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Forum: Commuting
11-22-16, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By timmhaan

5 year break - 1st commute complete!

For very little good reason, I put the bike away in the basement about 5 years ago and never took it out since... until today to do my first commute to work! The is also my first visit back to BF in...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-09, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,170
Posted By timmhaan

i vote for that. give the still good undamaged...

i vote for that. give the still good undamaged components another home on a new frame. probably come out ahead too money wise.
Forum: Commuting
10-25-09, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 990
Posted By timmhaan

thanks guys. i bought the bike a while ago from...

thanks guys. i bought the bike a while ago from slvoid... and then added a few things here and there. the chopped bars are my favorite thing on the bike: aside from splitting lanes, it's easier to...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 990
Posted By timmhaan

the commuting beast - pics

no reason... just some pics after i installed a couple new things.


http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/5926/dscn1115revised.jpg

...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-09, 09:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,840
Posted By timmhaan

i'm a rec rider these days.... only doing about...

i'm a rec rider these days.... only doing about 20-30 miles a week.

however, i still LOVE to take out my nice road bike. just because you're doing short rides, doesn't mean you need a cheaper...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-09, 02:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,234
Posted By timmhaan

haha!

haha!
05-29-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 630
Posted By timmhaan

for some people, this is eating healthy :lol:: ...

for some people, this is eating healthy :lol::

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NbgCM_p8Z4g/SH07GPDjPEI/AAAAAAAAAbE/CVHQ3QHVVEA/s320/broccoli+with+cheese+sauce.JPG
Forum: Northeast
05-04-09, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,077
Posted By timmhaan

yep - there is so much conflict for so little...

yep - there is so much conflict for so little benefit. and the potential for a serious accident is always there.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,510
Posted By timmhaan

people can barely WALK down the sidewalk while on...

people can barely WALK down the sidewalk while on cell phones. to have someone operating a vehicle is just insane.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 11:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,772
Posted By timmhaan

i had the polar cs600 for a while... it's pretty...

i had the polar cs600 for a while... it's pretty good. i actually ended up not using the power function and just used it as a heart rate monitor. i could never get the power dialed in 100% and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-09, 04:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,845
Posted By timmhaan

i have problems going the other way... i always...

i have problems going the other way... i always think i'm using clipless.
04-17-09, 03:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,723
Posted By timmhaan

keep in mind, as a newer racer, you're probably...

keep in mind, as a newer racer, you're probably not terribly efficient either. little things like anticipating pace changes, keeping (and defending) a good position, not dragging people around, etc....
04-13-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,167
Posted By timmhaan

yeah, i never understood why people feel the need...

yeah, i never understood why people feel the need to persuade someone either way. just talk about what you know and what you like and let people make their own damn decisions.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-09, 11:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,241
Posted By timmhaan

i was content with all my bikes until i opened...

i was content with all my bikes until i opened this thread. damn you all!
04-09-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,330
Posted By timmhaan

if you see that little twerp on campus you have...

if you see that little twerp on campus you have my permission to pour your iced coffee over his head.
04-06-09, 03:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 731
Posted By timmhaan

i :love: that tread. a true classic.

i :love: that tread. a true classic.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-09, 04:00 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,278
Posted By timmhaan

http://www.bigup.pl/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/0...

http://www.bigup.pl/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/2394726454_3585c85f3a.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-09, 07:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,095
Posted By timmhaan

i've had 3 straight bikes with ultegra...thinking...

i've had 3 straight bikes with ultegra...thinking it will be time for something new next time.

probably SRAM force.
03-16-09, 09:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,306
Posted By timmhaan

it has less to do with speed than it does just...

it has less to do with speed than it does just being comfortable in a group and being able to hold your line.

do you have any riding buddies you can practice with? try maintaining a paceline...
03-16-09, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,437
Posted By timmhaan

sounds like it'll give you a good workout. ...

sounds like it'll give you a good workout. doesn't really matter if it's accurate or not, as long as it's consistent... then you can ramp your effort up in a systematic way.

my only issue with...
Forum: Northeast
03-10-09, 07:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,630
Posted By timmhaan

my only issue with the manhattan bridge is all...

my only issue with the manhattan bridge is all the broken glass. other than that, it's a much less stressful ride.
03-09-09, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 968
Posted By timmhaan

maybe i don't understand the question...but there...

maybe i don't understand the question...but there are more situations to be aware of on a bike.

in a car, i'm not as concerned with:

broken glass
loose dirt
uneven surfaces
lack of...
03-09-09, 04:19 PM
03-09-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,147
Posted By timmhaan

in typical fashion, the comments from drivers...

in typical fashion, the comments from drivers complaining about cyclists roll in.
Forum: Northeast
03-09-09, 03:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,630
Posted By timmhaan

it's probably the same geese, so they learn over...

it's probably the same geese, so they learn over time. the issue with tourists is that there is always a fresh batch of them who've never stepped foot on the bridge before. every day new batch.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-09, 02:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,379
Posted By timmhaan

i agree with this comment. although, for me, i...

i agree with this comment. although, for me, i go through intersections so that i have a buffer before the light changes. i can have some room to ride before the next wave of motorist barrel...
03-03-09, 03:49 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 13,016
Posted By timmhaan

got dropped on the first hill. then just rode...

got dropped on the first hill. then just rode the rest as a personal time trial... ended up getting lapped twice. :lol:
Forum: Commuting
03-03-09, 03:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,804
Posted By timmhaan

i've been loving not having a speedometer on my...

i've been loving not having a speedometer on my bike this winter. too discouraging to look down and see 7mph or something pathetic like that.
03-01-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,531
Posted By timmhaan

and then a lot of them still don't even end up...

and then a lot of them still don't even end up with the wedding they wanted after all that. i know one couple who probably spend upwards of 50k on their wedding and they still complain about certain...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-09, 03:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,821
Posted By timmhaan

really, you can't think of a reason why disk...

really, you can't think of a reason why disk brakes would be preferred in the rain?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 09:48 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,033
Posted By timmhaan

i like really cold cheap domestics in a can.

i like really cold cheap domestics in a can.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 09:46 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,033
Posted By timmhaan

true dat. but, i've had some of the best...

true dat. but, i've had some of the best conversations over a pint at the bar, and i've picked up weird tidbits of information from people i would never have drinking in my living room. it that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 01:06 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-09, 08:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,086
Posted By timmhaan

wait, 1 grand... does that include all the...

wait, 1 grand... does that include all the components too? dura ace? if so, that deal is looking mighty good!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-09, 08:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,086
Posted By timmhaan

i hope you get it and it all works out. i'm not...

i hope you get it and it all works out. i'm not a huge trek fan, but that frame is really slick.
02-24-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,895
Posted By timmhaan

no doubt. pretty funny stuff.

no doubt. pretty funny stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-09, 08:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,086
Posted By timmhaan

eh. 3 year old bike, needs factory attention... ...

eh. 3 year old bike, needs factory attention... not sounding ideal. would definitely need to know the price to make an informed decision. it is a sweet bike though. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 12:57 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,421
Posted By timmhaan

i like him too, don't get me wrong... i just...

i like him too, don't get me wrong... i just don't think he's very natural in the spotlight.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,421
Posted By timmhaan

i think levi needs better PR people. he kinda...

i think levi needs better PR people. he kinda comes off as a putz in public. doesn't exactly ooze star material.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 06:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,551
Posted By timmhaan

i like nice bike equipment, but i don't...

i like nice bike equipment, but i don't necessarily care to talk about it. bike talk actually gets pretty boring sometimes.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 616
Posted By timmhaan

white wheels? :lol: what on earth were you...

white wheels? :lol: what on earth were you thinking?
02-22-09, 01:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,158
Posted By timmhaan

you have a fan and\or open windows when you do...

you have a fan and\or open windows when you do intervals on the trainer? if not, make sure you are able to cool off after each effort.
02-22-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,204
Posted By timmhaan

riding in the early morning or later after the...

riding in the early morning or later after the sun goes down are the only options for getting out of the direct sun.

when it's really hot, just do shorter rides... you're not getting paid to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,851
Posted By timmhaan

is there any place to buy 105 brakes? seems most...

is there any place to buy 105 brakes? seems most places sell ultegra components and up.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 12:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 625
Posted By timmhaan

makes sense. very cool. please keep us all...

makes sense. very cool. please keep us all updated as the plans unfold.
02-22-09, 11:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,358
Posted By timmhaan

i wouldn't. athletic gear is different from...

i wouldn't. athletic gear is different from normal clothing. people sweat like pigs in cycling garb. my own stuff, even though i wash it in the machine, is never totally clean.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 10:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 625
Posted By timmhaan

you'll get less people with the giro. why not...

you'll get less people with the giro. why not host a stage of the TdF if you're worried about attendance? (for the record, i still would attend a giro stage).

i don't think the 'big ride day'...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-09, 05:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,472
Posted By timmhaan

when?

when?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-09, 11:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 625
Posted By timmhaan

i'd definitely do it. not only for the giro but...

i'd definitely do it. not only for the giro but for the tdf as well. a safe place to keep the bike would be essential, however.
02-20-09, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 813
Posted By timmhaan

i know of a good way to use that machine gun.

i know of a good way to use that machine gun.
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