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Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-11, 07:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,516
Posted By foomonkey

Damn, I said "racer boy friend". That should have...

Damn, I said "racer boy friend". That should have been, "racer-boy friend" or, "my friend the racer-boy". Confident heterosexual here. Just clarifying.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,516
Posted By foomonkey

I just don't want to be like my racer boy friend...

I just don't want to be like my racer boy friend who had to finish a crit with his right hand crushing the lever to keep his rear derailer (sp?) from flying into his spokes. And I don't want to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-11, 06:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,366
Posted By foomonkey

OMG. Foolish.

OMG. Foolish.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-11, 06:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,516
Posted By foomonkey

How often do you replace brakes and cables?

How often do you replace your brakes and cables on your road bike? Do you wait until they are dangerous or do you waste money by replacing them once or more per year?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-11, 06:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,269
Posted By foomonkey

I live in Chattanooga and the riding here has...

I live in Chattanooga and the riding here has plenty of climbing for my amateur riding skills. Lookout Mountain, Suck Creek Mountain, Signal Mountain, Raccoon Mountain, Elder Mountain... but none of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,603
Posted By foomonkey

Lynskey

Lynskey
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,385
Posted By foomonkey

What is your top speed of all time?

Today I hit an all time high on a long descent, 48.8 mph. To me, that is friggin' fast on 23mm of rubber.

So what is your all time high speed?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 07:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 538
Posted By foomonkey

Regular Sunday afternoon group ride for me. The...

Regular Sunday afternoon group ride for me. The stupid 20-somethings who have 1% body fat make it tough on us old guys. I held with them for awhile. I was paying for all the beer and wine I drank...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 695
Posted By foomonkey

Nice ride over Raccoon Moutain here in...

Nice ride over Raccoon Moutain here in Chattanooga.

http://www.foomonkey.com/img/raccoonmtn-elevation.png
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-08, 05:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 365
Posted By foomonkey

My feet hurt

Now that I have been riding for a while, my butt no longer hurts, nor my neck, nor lower back when I do a longer ride. It is my feet. They ache. I don't know if it is my shoes or just how I tend to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-08, 02:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,346
Posted By foomonkey

it comes with a nice kickstand. my bike doesn't...

it comes with a nice kickstand. my bike doesn't have one of those.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,140
Posted By foomonkey

good advice above but also make sure you have a...

good advice above but also make sure you have a solid pedal stroke. do one-legged drills to try to eliminate dead spots. you'll be amazed at how hard it is to pedal with one leg for more than 60...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-08, 02:32 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,256
Posted By foomonkey

dothan, alabama just...

dothan, alabama








just kidding. east tennessee is beautiful. so is western NC as many others have stated.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-08, 02:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,557
Posted By foomonkey

Hammer gels are the best!!! HEED is good but I...

Hammer gels are the best!!! HEED is good but I have to be in the mood for the flavor. It is different than most sports drinks. This winter I tried Cytomax and was shocked at how sweet it was. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-08, 02:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 689
Posted By foomonkey

motobecane

motobecane
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 9,082
Posted By foomonkey

For the money, the Hammer/Voler bibs can't be...

For the money, the Hammer/Voler bibs can't be beat. I also have some Performance Ultras and they are ok but I much prefer the Hammer.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-08, 11:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,485
Posted By foomonkey

I decided to wash my gloves in the bathroom sink....

I decided to wash my gloves in the bathroom sink. I couldn't believe how black the turned in just a few seconds. After they dried they felt like new. Now I just through them in the washer ever couple...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-08, 06:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,610
Posted By foomonkey

Really hot! How do you like the Reynolds wheels?...

Really hot! How do you like the Reynolds wheels? What did you have before?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-08, 11:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 908
Posted By foomonkey

ummm... why is it all girls in the audience?

ummm... why is it all girls in the audience?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-08, 11:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,233
Posted By foomonkey

I am with you dude. Check out the forecast for...

I am with you dude. Check out the forecast for Chattanooga. This weekend is gonna be frigid!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/2406053380_429fb5e594.jpg?v=0
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-08, 11:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 908
Posted By foomonkey

I hate that I took the time to respond to this...

I hate that I took the time to respond to this poll. And post a reply.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-08, 04:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,703
Posted By foomonkey

I did and couldn't tell any difference. Except...

I did and couldn't tell any difference. Except for the nasty flavor.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-08, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 779
Posted By foomonkey

what is better about 25c vs. 23?

what is better about 25c vs. 23?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-08, 08:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By foomonkey

Correction. Les Paul Standard. And I think...

Correction. Les Paul Standard.

And I think the OP is probably the seller trying to pump up the price.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-08, 07:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,173
Posted By foomonkey

My Tifosi Pave's are pretty good. They stay in...

My Tifosi Pave's are pretty good. They stay in place and look good. I also have some Optic Nerves that I wear occasionally. If money were no object, I'd get some Rudy's. I think they look coolest of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-08, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By foomonkey

Custom Wheel Builds from Colorado Cyclist

Anyone have experience with the custom wheels from Colorado Cyclist? They seem like very good prices. I am considering buying new wheels this year. It seems like everyone rides Mavics. And it just...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-08, 07:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 633
Posted By foomonkey

I am doing the 3S3M. It is one of our two local...

I am doing the 3S3M. It is one of our two local centuries. The Chattanooga Bike Club http://www.chattbike.com (http://www.chattbike.com/) does a really nice job putting it on. Well sagged and pizza...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-08, 07:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,596
Posted By foomonkey

Is this Team High Road issue? Fugly!

Is this Team High Road issue? Fugly!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-08, 11:03 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 8,692
Posted By foomonkey

Does anyone have opinions on the Forte...

Does anyone have opinions on the Forte Replacement Brains from Performancebike.com? I am thinking of getting on in size L but I want to make sure it fits my cranium.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-08, 05:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,917
Posted By foomonkey

They had that on their helmets!

They had that on their helmets!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-08, 04:58 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,046
Posted By foomonkey

What? No admonition to HTFU?

What? No admonition to HTFU?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-08, 04:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,917
Posted By foomonkey

Rode with the Freds Yesterday

Yesterday I rode with a bunch of really nice guys but unfortunately, they are pretty much all Freds. What was funny was that here they were bursting out of their lycra but riding some of the nicest...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-08, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 545
Posted By foomonkey

Well that would give me an excuse to buy that...

Well that would give me an excuse to buy that University of Tennessee kit I've been thinking about.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-08, 04:36 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,046
Posted By foomonkey

Rained me out so I took my bike over the LBS and...

Rained me out so I took my bike over the LBS and had them put some new black bar tape on to replace the once-white tape it had.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-08, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 545
Posted By foomonkey

When shopping for a new helmet...

is it most important that the color match your bike, your clothes, or be a neutral color like silver or black so that you can be OCP no matter what? If you are on a race team (I am not), the obvious...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-08, 07:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,185
Posted By foomonkey

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51T7GiRNU5L....

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51T7GiRNU5L._AA240_.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-08, 07:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,634
Posted By foomonkey

East Tennessee is a beautiful place to live and...

East Tennessee is a beautiful place to live and ride. A friend of mine told me that God moved him to Texas to teach him how to brag. He then moved him to Tennessee so he'd have something to brag...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-08, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 323
Posted By foomonkey

Anyone use TrainingPeaks or other Online Training?

Last year I paid a friend who is a cycling coach to develop a training plan for me. This year I thought I'd go it alone and develop my own training plan. So far I feel kind of lost.

Another...
Forum: Charity Events
01-01-08, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By foomonkey

Are there any Lyme Disease Cycling Events?

Last year I rode my first charity ride, the Tour de Cure for the American Diabetes Association. Great experience and great organization.

This year, it is really looking like my wife has Lyme...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-07, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 415
Posted By foomonkey

Broken Cleats on New Years Eve

I was really hoping to get a nice ride in tomorrow since it will be New Year's Day. However, while going through my bike gear this afternoon, I checked out the bottom of my shoe only to find a big...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-07, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 615
Posted By foomonkey

I think it also comes in red. It is thin enough...

I think it also comes in red. It is thin enough that it doesn't feel bulky but the material is very windproof.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-07, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 615
Posted By foomonkey

Recently bought a Craft WS thermal jacket and...

Recently bought a Craft WS thermal jacket and LOVE it.

http://www.craft-usa.com/products/large_anc/193416_1999.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-07, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 416
Posted By foomonkey

I had the same problem with my Shimano skewer...

I had the same problem with my Shimano skewer that came on my bike. I went to the LBS and they sold me a used cheapo skewer that fit just fine. Unfortunately, that gives me a reason to use my trainer...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-07, 05:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,695
Posted By foomonkey

Hey, hey, hey! Congrats on the new bike. Almost...

Hey, hey, hey! Congrats on the new bike. Almost this time last year I was moving from a Comfort Bike to a real road bike. In the last year I have almost 3,000 miles on my road bike and I completed my...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-07, 05:12 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 7,551
Posted By foomonkey

I love my Min Pin.

I love my Min Pin.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-07, 01:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,103
Posted By foomonkey

28 miles at the Chickamauga Battlefield in 45...

28 miles at the Chickamauga Battlefield in 45 degree temps. At a place that usually has dozens of cyclists, I didn't see any. Got over some good hills that kicked by butt last year. One...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-07, 06:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,518
Posted By foomonkey

Grandma has a boyfriend?

Grandma has a boyfriend?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-07, 06:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,658
Posted By foomonkey

Piermont Bike says they have a Pearl Izumi Zephyr...

Piermont Bike says they have a Pearl Izumi Zephyr vest in black. I don't know if that means it is really in stock.

http://www.piermontbike.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=4773!PI
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-07, 02:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,318
Posted By foomonkey

Mine were white and silver but now they are...

Mine were white and silver but now they are pretty much grey from the road.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-07, 06:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,825
Posted By foomonkey

I fell about 6 times while learning to deal with...

I fell about 6 times while learning to deal with clipless. Once was right in a busy 4 lane highway intersection. talk about embarrassing. But I haven't fallen in several months now that I've got the...
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