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Forum: Touring
02-19-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 942
Posted By superjim

Converting my (budget) roadie into a tourer

I've been keen to try bicycle touring for a while now and although its february and still too cold in scotland to get out yet, i'm already thinking ahead to spring and want to be ready for the first...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-13, 04:23 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,509
Posted By superjim

Seems like a quick group to attempt your first...

Seems like a quick group to attempt your first group ride in. I would recommend looking for a smaller development ride that is geared toward people new to group riding. Learning how to sit on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-12, 09:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,893
Posted By superjim

Ive used this one many times and its very stable...

Ive used this one many times and its very stable and has a good range of resistance. Ive seen a few pro teams use it in their warm ups as well which is obviously a good sign...
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-12, 04:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 662
Posted By superjim

I'm fairly confident the gold trim was for being...

I'm fairly confident the gold trim was for being the Olympic Road Race Champion.

He's also worn gold helmets and had gold fixings on his bike for the past 4 years.

Hopefully Mark Cavandish will...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-11, 04:22 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 12,747
Posted By superjim

fify.

fify.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-11, 03:26 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 8,057
Posted By superjim

I can definitely do the first two. Definitely.

I can definitely do the first two. Definitely.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-11, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 101,921
Posted By superjim

Of course it will be hard but don't forget that...

Of course it will be hard but don't forget that Eric Zabel won his first green jersey at 26 (the age Cav is now) and went on to win it in the following 6 consecutive years, so perhaps Cavendish can...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-13-11, 05:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,554
Posted By superjim

Perhaps big american companies but that probably...

Perhaps big american companies but that probably has more to do with the limited coverage the sport receives in the states "post Lance". There are some very big european companies in the current...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-11, 05:32 AM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 101,921
Posted By superjim

:twitchy: I literally don't know what to...

:twitchy:

I literally don't know what to say...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-11, 04:51 AM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 101,921
Posted By superjim

I see your point now, yes. The tour is viewed as...

I see your point now, yes. The tour is viewed as a great opportunity to showcase the country, of course they want to show it as beautiful and unique wherever they can as its probably their biggest...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-11, 03:26 AM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 101,921
Posted By superjim

@NathanL: Because France isnt part of the western...

@NathanL: Because France isnt part of the western world??!
McDonalds (or Macdo as the french affectionately call it) is massive in France, as it is in the rest of the western world. They are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-11, 05:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,585
Posted By superjim

I should have said that my point was based solely...

I should have said that my point was based solely on looking at the list on the amazon preview, I haven't read the actual book so wasn't aware of all determining factors in selecting the 100, just...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-11, 04:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,585
Posted By superjim

I looked at that book but as a scotland based...

I looked at that book but as a scotland based cyclist I found it really disappointing. He should have just called it "Best Climbs in England and Wales" (which would have been fine, and the book...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-11, 09:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,019
Posted By superjim

Definately worth it. I have Downward Spiral...

Definately worth it.

I have Downward Spiral and it is brutal, I've tried just listening to music but I seem to put in a heck of a lot more when I'm watching the sufferfest video.

The CTC ones...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-10, 05:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 554
Posted By superjim

First, well done on 600 miles in 7 weeks, thats...

First, well done on 600 miles in 7 weeks, thats good going for someone just starting out. Careful not to overdo it too soon though, I've seen a lot of people get nice expensive bikes, ride every day...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-24-10, 04:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,999
Posted By superjim

Didnt Big George marry a podium girl? My...

Didnt Big George marry a podium girl? My admiration for him grew immensely on discovering this fact. Hero.

I like the podium girls, its a nice relief after watching several hours of lycra clad...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-24-10, 01:18 PM
Replies: 939
Views: 54,933
Posted By superjim

Armstrong is as foreign to me as Pantani or...

Armstrong is as foreign to me as Pantani or Ullrich, I don't think Landis is a "wacko" because he has accused Armstrong of doping. I do however think that he has a history of lying on a massive...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-10, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By superjim

I f***ing love riding my bike.

I f***ing love riding my bike.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-23-10, 02:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,848
Posted By superjim

Its an investigation, they will want to speak to...

Its an investigation, they will want to speak to everyone they can in order to ascertain the facts. "co-operating" with an investigation isnt like being a witness for the prosecution for christ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-10, 12:19 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,825
Posted By superjim

You need to man up. The reason those in the B...

You need to man up. The reason those in the B ride are faster than you is that some of them probably drive two hours to find big mountains to climb, not drive two hours to find an easy flat road.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-21-10, 06:49 PM
Replies: 939
Views: 54,933
Posted By superjim

It appears to me that Floyd Landis is a broken...

It appears to me that Floyd Landis is a broken man. At the very bottom of a long and spiralling decent. I feel bad for him in a way, he made some awful decisions (I mean, really bad choices) but it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-02-10, 07:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,444
Posted By superjim

I was down one pound for the week. A little...

I was down one pound for the week. A little disappointed as I was out on the trainer every day for at least 60 minutes (pretty intense interval sessions as well). I guess its going to be a long...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-30-10, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By superjim

Cool, what was the event? Was it part of those...

Cool, what was the event? Was it part of those training camp deals he does?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-25-10, 05:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,444
Posted By superjim

Hey! Can I join in? My weight today (monday...

Hey! Can I join in?

My weight today (monday 25th jan) is 190lbs

Goal for the week: Cut out the snacks from my diet, drink water instead of sugery drinks/coffee. Generally feel a bit healthier...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-08, 06:22 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,283
Posted By superjim

heh heh nice one, no-one will be able to miss you...

heh heh nice one, no-one will be able to miss you now, not that could have before!

Keep us updated with any developments on the mean-machine, it kind of reminds me of being a kid and making our...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 09:50 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 31,790
Posted By superjim

A quick consultation of the "Rules of the...

A quick consultation of the "Rules of the Internet" Chapter 56 Section 17, paragraph 3 Clearly states:

Any declaration of a subjects hotness (be it female or otherwise) made without the backing of...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 09:27 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 31,790
Posted By superjim

but does she have room for "padded crotch lumps"...

but does she have room for "padded crotch lumps" eh? Thats the important question.

I think you need to test just how serious she is, go and buy yourself the most haggard looking heinous white bib...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 09:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,593
Posted By superjim

Id say definately go with the Bianchi. Re...

Id say definately go with the Bianchi.

Re your questions, The wheels may make a difference in the geometry but whether they are better for your body or not?-only you can answer that after a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 08:51 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 31,790
Posted By superjim

Thats what my girlfriend says to me all the...

Thats what my girlfriend says to me all the time...:(
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 07:14 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 31,790
Posted By superjim

This reminds me of the time that I was packing my...

This reminds me of the time that I was packing my stuff to move to a new place and my girlfriend was helping me...

Her: "oh, youve left some clothes in this drawer"
Me: "oh thats all my cycling...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-07-08, 09:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 799
Posted By superjim

Woah, slavic accents? CCCP Jerseys? not only is...

Woah, slavic accents? CCCP Jerseys? not only is this team not from Montreal, theyve apparently been riding nonstop since 1991 - thats one hell of a long ride....or theyre just too cheap to update...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-08, 02:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 840
Posted By superjim

He's referring to your handlebar stem, its a...

He's referring to your handlebar stem, its a standard BF response...dont worry about it- Enjoy the new ride!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-08, 07:03 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 34,916
Posted By superjim

Holy Sh*t. Look at Chris Hoys legs. That guy is...

Holy Sh*t. Look at Chris Hoys legs. That guy is a monster, He passed me once on my training route on an incline, passed me like he was motoring downhill. I know of another guy who told me that...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-08, 05:27 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 5,798
Posted By superjim

For me, as Im still a "beginner" riding with...

For me, as Im still a "beginner" riding with headphones would seem a bit foolish. Perhaps for more experienced riders who know they will constantly hold the right position on the road its a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-08, 10:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,142
Posted By superjim

Followed this logic myself, started with a mile...

Followed this logic myself, started with a mile on the 1st, 2 miles on the 2nd, 4 miles on the 3rd etc carried on doubling till the 30th and went for my longest ride yet...536,870,912 miles. It was...
Forum: Charity Events
10-20-08, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By superjim

I actually looked to see if there was a UK ride...

I actually looked to see if there was a UK ride when I first heard about them, but theres not. I hope that they can take them outside the US as from what I hear the ones in the states are pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-07, 06:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,956
Posted By superjim

there was a show on here in the UK about Chris...

there was a show on here in the UK about Chris Hoy (Track Cyclist and Kilo Gold medallist) trying to break the kilo record. Anyway, they showed him on the trainer putting out some crazy wattage...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-07, 04:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,833
Posted By superjim

looks awesome mate, great pictures and great...

looks awesome mate, great pictures and great achievement!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-07, 03:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,799
Posted By superjim

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/251/520536770_67c55...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/251/520536770_67c55db0c8_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/222/520536780_0db11aad2f_o.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-07, 03:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,799
Posted By superjim

Erm... It wasnt me. ...

Erm... It wasnt me.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/193/520536732_e68d8745b1_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/520536742_d988f5a2ae_o.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-07, 07:27 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,492
Posted By superjim

Excellent mate, great post.:beer:

Excellent mate, great post.:beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-07, 06:56 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,492
Posted By superjim

Ps That last statement wasnt aimed at anyone,...

Ps That last statement wasnt aimed at anyone, except the round boy in the mcdonalds pic....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-07, 06:55 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,492
Posted By superjim

So, Ive struggled with my weight a bit, I have to...

So, Ive struggled with my weight a bit, I have to do routine excercise or a gain weight very quickly, despite a healthy diet. But i have no sympathy for these people. "Ive tried every diet there...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-07, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 686
Posted By superjim

you do need help.... to hide that bianchi before...

you do need help.... to hide that bianchi before your wife/girlfriend gets home and kicks your a$$ for buying another bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-07, 11:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,473
Posted By superjim

Haha, the latest technology, ABS equipped carbon...

Haha, the latest technology, ABS equipped carbon wheeled bikes...

I think there may be a little problem in the production of said brakes??
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-07, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 704
Posted By superjim

Bad Poster- someone who cant take a bit of...

Bad Poster- someone who cant take a bit of humour...deal with it.

OCP- Obsessive compulsive poseur...

Fred- Two definitions...One is the guy who wears reflective tape during a bright day and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-07, 04:43 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 6,784
Posted By superjim

199 to 150, thats awesome! At the moment Im...

199 to 150, thats awesome!

At the moment Im 180 (5'9), With I had the OPs problem! I'll get there though!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-07, 06:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 804
Posted By superjim

so..... I woke up this morining, actually i...

so.....

I woke up this morining, actually i say "woke up" but i mean that at one point I had enough will power to move an eyelid. I hauled my back side out of bed at 1030, stumbled about for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-07, 09:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,067
Posted By superjim

exactly. I see so many posts about the quality...

exactly. I see so many posts about the quality of sora componants and other low-end componants. But these comments are only from people who have upgraded from the said componants and very rarely...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-07, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 804
Posted By superjim

Place your bets now!!!....

Its 2:34 in the moring here in scotchland and im a tad (ridiculously and violently) drunk. I intend to go out on a ride tomorrow morning- I really want to go out. The question is, Will I? I shall...
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