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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-19, 09:39 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 18,527
Posted By xtrout1

Eddy Merckx

Eddy Merckx tested positive for a banned substance in the Giro di Lombardia classic.

Does he get a pass on doping but not Lance Armstrong?

I'm not a Lance fan. but those days sure were exciting...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-14-17, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,865
Posted By xtrout1

Contador good buy

I was never a fan, I always thought that he was a wheel sucker who would save his energy behind the strong cyclists and poor on the power at the end of a big mountain race.
This year now that his...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-15, 01:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,193
Posted By xtrout1

UK purchase

I bought from the UK and like everyone else was told "no extra fee" received a duty invoice before they would deliver to me. when everything was said and done, i saved $10.00-$15.00 from buying in...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-15, 12:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,513
Posted By xtrout1

Velocity, Are you talking about the short cord?...

Velocity, Are you talking about the short cord? My Edge 1000 has this and i wrap it around my K Edge XL mount as added insurance incase it untwists.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-15, 08:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,513
Posted By xtrout1

It worked perfect on my Edge 1000. Thank you DC...

It worked perfect on my Edge 1000.
Thank you DC Rainmaker.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-15, 04:37 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,169
Posted By xtrout1

Only once did someone say to me " I bet that bike...

Only once did someone say to me " I bet that bike cost $500.00" I got a kick out of it.

Myself, I would never ask another man what he spent on something he has.
Theres just something not right...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-15, 04:09 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 25,800
Posted By xtrout1

Thats funny.

Thats funny.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-29-15, 12:05 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 13,632
Posted By xtrout1

Agree. Tiger is a big loser. I laugh every game...

Agree. Tiger is a big loser. I laugh every game he looses.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-14, 05:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,043
Posted By xtrout1

Jakichan, I have no intention of insulting. I...

Jakichan,
I have no intention of insulting. I just do not think it's safe. Have had a few bad crashes not caused by sound. Caused by concentration.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-14, 05:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,043
Posted By xtrout1

You young guys should invest in the hearing aid...

You young guys should invest in the hearing aid business.
Wise investment for the future.
Ear buds headphones are causing hearing loss.
Lots of hearing aid devices will be sold.
Hearing once...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-14, 08:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,043
Posted By xtrout1

No helmet... he should wear headphones. Much...

No helmet... he should wear headphones. Much better sound than earbuds.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-14, 07:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,043
Posted By xtrout1

Non legal wear. Or they should be not legal. Stay...

Non legal wear. Or they should be not legal. Stay in tune with the road, feel and hear the tires rolling. I cannot tell you how many joggers forget where they are and do stupid things. Your not in...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-28-14, 11:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,789
Posted By xtrout1

Thats funny.

Thats funny.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-16-14, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,261
Posted By xtrout1

Cadel Evans to retire February 2015

Cadel Evans has been an embasador to professional cycling both dirt and road. All the best to him and thank you. He will be missed.

Australian Cadel Evans, the 2011 Tour de France winner and 2009...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-11-14, 04:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,141
Posted By xtrout1

Go, go Jen. I really respect him as a cyclist and...

Go, go Jen. I really respect him as a cyclist and as a man's man.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-10-14, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,009
Posted By xtrout1

The fight

Besides the fighting episode... I wonder what this means to them financially.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-10-14, 06:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,450
Posted By xtrout1

Well written. Your a gentleman and a scholar....

Well written. Your a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you for avoiding the personal insults.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-09-14, 11:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,450
Posted By xtrout1

You have somewhat of a point.

I can buy some of that. its just that for alot of the races I have seen him in. its the same story.

1. Wheel suck
2. Attack during mechanical
3. The worst... that stupid ****** shoot at the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-09-14, 10:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,450
Posted By xtrout1

Do not have a mechanical if your riding against Contador.

This is how he always wins.


Alberto Contador (Astana) inherited a yellow jersey that will be marked with controversy. The two-time Tour champ bristled at the boos when he slipped on the maillot...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-09-14, 06:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,450
Posted By xtrout1

Contador is a wheel sucker

Every race I can remember, I see Alberto Contador safely tucked behind one of his competitors sucking his wheel saving himself until the end where he sprints past all rested thanks to them.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-14, 04:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,483
Posted By xtrout1

The Pirate still lives! God I miss the drug...

The Pirate still lives! God I miss the drug cycling days. Now they just fall off there bikes and it's over. Boring tour. Bring back the drugs like the NFL, NBA, and all of the other boring American...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-14, 05:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,225
Posted By xtrout1

Hello Minn, I'm 59 yr. Old so my max HR is...

Hello Minn, I'm 59 yr. Old so my max HR is somewhere between 168-172 I believe. My normal rides go anywhere from 25 to 65 miles with a 100 a few times a year. Usually I will be at my max once or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-14, 03:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,225
Posted By xtrout1

My bike computer is my riding buddy and best...

My bike computer is my riding buddy and best riding partner and friend. It's been great keeping track of my rides including heart rate. I find that it takes me 10 miles to get into the zone where I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-14, 11:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,451
Posted By xtrout1

I ride a Bianchi Infinito with Fulcrum red wind...

I ride a Bianchi Infinito with Fulcrum red wind XLR dark label H50's. the manufacturer recommends them for 180 Lbs and under. if over 190 they recommend regular inspections.
I weigh from 165 to 175....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-14, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,094
Posted By xtrout1

I could never ride the driftless area of...

I could never ride the driftless area of wisconsin. I would be wanting to be chasing the trout all the time.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-14, 11:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,427
Posted By xtrout1

This reminded me of a time i was riding along...

This reminded me of a time i was riding along when all of a sudden I just felt like someone was on my wheel in back of me and sure enough someone was. at first it felt weird. I did not hear him I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-14, 07:26 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 23,145
Posted By xtrout1

garmin edge 1000

Has anyone purchased the new Garmin edge 1000 cycling computer yet? Thoughts?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-31-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,909
Posted By xtrout1

Great thread. How about the difference between...

Great thread. How about the difference between 27" wheels and 700's of today?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-13, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By xtrout1

future garmin edge 810 unit

I have been using a sigma rox 8.0 computer for the past 2 years and I am considering a garmin 810 as a replacement. Has anyone any knowledge to what and when the next generation replacement for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,192
Posted By xtrout1

Thanks. I have upgraded the seat, wheels, tires...

Thanks.
I have upgraded the seat, wheels, tires and handle bar tape. thats it and ridden the heck out of it.
This still is my dream bike after riding my schwinn le tour (1974) since its birth.
I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,192
Posted By xtrout1

Does anyone have experience with 2013 Infinito?...

Does anyone have experience with 2013 Infinito? How is it?
I can only answer this one way...
I love my Infinito.

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-13, 06:32 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,644
Posted By xtrout1

Anyone who has a CF bike is a lucky dude or...

Anyone who has a CF bike is a lucky dude or dudet. TREK are cool but I chose BIANCHI. Its few and far between when I see another and that feels special to me. Its a fantastic ride too.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-13, 06:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,427
Posted By xtrout1

I have fulcrum racing 5 on my Bianchi infinito....

I have fulcrum racing 5 on my Bianchi infinito. Great wheels. I just bought (3 months ago) Fulcrum red wind XLR dark label H50 for it. Now these have really made a difference. Ceramic bearings. My...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-13, 05:40 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,158
Posted By xtrout1

If you remember the 60s... you were not there.

If you remember the 60s... you were not there.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-13, 06:27 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,936
Posted By xtrout1

Not too long ago some guy went nuts yelling at me...

Not too long ago some guy went nuts yelling at me first calling me a f in something and then yelling to me to get the f off the road. I was on a marked bike route and I just turned off onto a bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-13, 03:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,913
Posted By xtrout1

Yes. Its true. Stapfam, As a youth I grew up...

Yes. Its true.

Stapfam, As a youth I grew up (went to school) in Worcester, England.
My Moms a war bride, married one of those yanks back in the 40's.

Cheers,
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-13, 11:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,229
Posted By xtrout1

I've always bought the best of things that i...

I've always bought the best of things that i wanted.
I use to purchase first edition photography books by photographers I like and antique fly fishing equipment.
these books cost around $100.00 +...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-23-13, 10:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,913
Posted By xtrout1

Just put Fulcrum red wind XLR dark label with...

Just put Fulcrum red wind XLR dark label with CULT (ceramic) bearings on my Bianchi Infinito. see image.
The bike is faster. 1-2 miles an hour without anymore effort.
I'm really surprised.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-30-13, 06:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,240
Posted By xtrout1

Under armour mesh underwear. Larger size so no...

Under armour mesh underwear. Larger size so no compression. Very very comfortable.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-22-13, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,035
Posted By xtrout1

I was thinking th same thing. You would think...

I was thinking th same thing.
You would think that with the technology of today that this should not happen as much as it has in this race.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-13, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3,756
Views: 1,078,477
Posted By xtrout1

My Bianchi Infinito Ultegra

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-15-13, 11:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 937
Posted By xtrout1

Niagara falls. Fantastic story and link to the...

Niagara falls.
Fantastic story and link to the article.
I really need to go for a hard ride right now.

Cheers.

K. Mc.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-13, 12:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,871
Posted By xtrout1

I love my Bianchi Infinato with all Ultegra full...

I love my Bianchi Infinato with all Ultegra full crank with 11-25 cog.
No regrets buying my Bianchi.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-13, 07:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 834
Posted By xtrout1

here is a thought... I do not really understand...

here is a thought... I do not really understand your attachment problem but, maybe you need a custom attachment bracket. I have made one before using epoxy puddy. cover the area with alum foil, mix...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-12, 11:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,772
Posted By xtrout1

I almost pulled the trigger on the red. I too...

I almost pulled the trigger on the red. I too felt the same about the colour until the history of Bianchi bore under my skin. You will love your new bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-12, 10:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,772
Posted By xtrout1

Absolutly love my Bianchi I have a 53 cm...

Absolutly love my Bianchi
I have a 53 cm Bianchi infinato ultegra. my inseam is 30"
What colour did you buy?
Celeste?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-22-12, 06:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,822
Posted By xtrout1

Sorry for the post. I know this os old news but...

Sorry for the post. I know this os old news but thought others have not heard. Thank you for the warm welcom. This was my first post. Thought I would be welcome by you experts.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-21-12, 10:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,822
Posted By xtrout1

Cyclist accident makes waves on the Web

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