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Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-19, 08:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,410
Posted By DoubleTap

Yeah, I saw that. But, I'm about to buy another...

Yeah, I saw that. But, I'm about to buy another 1030, so if an upgrade is imminent, I'll wait for the new model.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-19, 01:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,410
Posted By DoubleTap

I wonder if this means a new 1030 is coming soon....

I wonder if this means a new 1030 is coming soon. I've searched widely and can't find a mention of an upgrade for the 1030.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-19, 08:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,561
Posted By DoubleTap

Check out Pactimo stuff. It's solid gear and...

Check out Pactimo stuff. It's solid gear and they offer some non-team full kits. I almost cried when my team switched from Pactimo to another brand last year. It's just not the same.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,558
Posted By DoubleTap

Ruckus Composites in Portland, Oregon. They do...

Ruckus Composites in Portland, Oregon. They do exceptional work at a fair price.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-18, 06:57 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,800
Posted By DoubleTap

Okay. Everybody...Lighten up, Francis. Better? ...

Okay. Everybody...Lighten up, Francis. Better?

Somehow, it just doesn't work as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-18, 06:00 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,800
Posted By DoubleTap

Lighten up, Francis.

Lighten up, Francis.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-18, 11:33 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 42,344
Posted By DoubleTap

I ordered mine in mid-July and I haven't received...

I ordered mine in mid-July and I haven't received it yet. I'm still trying to remain patient, but it's getting harder now that they made a firm promise of receipt by end of January and I haven't...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-18-17, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,514
Posted By DoubleTap

I've been a yoga practitioner for about 6 years...

I've been a yoga practitioner for about 6 years now and an avid cyclist for about 10 years. Yoga has done so much for me, from flexibility to relief from stress and anxiety. There are many...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
11-18-17, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,257
Posted By DoubleTap

Thanks. What about a route from Lafayette to 36?...

Thanks. What about a route from Lafayette to 36? I tried the Coal Creek Trail yesterday, and it takes me a little out of my way. I'm wondering if there is a more direct route.

Also, how is...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
11-17-17, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,257
Posted By DoubleTap

Colorado route help - Lafayette to downtown Denver

I'd like to commute occasionally from downtown Lafayette to downtown Denver. I rode it today, but I didn't like the route. I've searched here and on RidewithGPS and haven't had much luck,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-09-17, 11:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,054
Posted By DoubleTap

Update a month later

Has anybody received a production unit yet? I keep getting marketing emails from them, but nothing to allow me to know what to expect for shipment. I ordered July 16th.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-17, 12:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,428
Posted By DoubleTap

After much trial and error, the Lake CX237 wide...

After much trial and error, the Lake CX237 wide solved all my foot issues. They're even better for my feet than the $950 custom shoes I had made.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-17, 12:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,739
Posted By DoubleTap

I agree. Thanks for the input.

I agree. Thanks for the input.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-17, 12:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,739
Posted By DoubleTap

OP's question isn't a difficult one to...

OP's question isn't a difficult one to understand...

OP, I've tried the Quarq crankset and the Powertap hub. I found that I prefer the Quarq for my type of cycling where I may change wheelsets,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-17, 05:23 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,587
Posted By DoubleTap

I have a pair of the CX237 (Wide) shoes and I...

I have a pair of the CX237 (Wide) shoes and I love them. I have very wide feet (I should just wear the shoe boxes), and the Lake's are the best I've found so far. I've only had them one year, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-17, 06:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,174
Posted By DoubleTap

I have a size 8 head, like a watermelon. Lazer...

I have a size 8 head, like a watermelon. Lazer O2 was my best fit until recently I found the POC Octal and it is pure pleasure. Ugly as sin, but I love the fit and I'm not going back. My friends...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-05-17, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,192
Posted By DoubleTap

Consider switching a Quarq between your bikes. ...

Consider switching a Quarq between your bikes. That's what I've been doing now for three years, and it's very easy to do. Now that I have it down, it takes me about 15 minutes to switch between...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-30-17, 03:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,056
Posted By DoubleTap

I have both, and I find myself using Zwift much...

I have both, and I find myself using Zwift much more because of the social and interactive aspects of it. What I do really enjoy about TR, though, is the custom workout builder. When I'm following...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
03-22-17, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,195
Posted By DoubleTap

I second the Lookout Mountain ride; it is one of...

I second the Lookout Mountain ride; it is one of my favorites from when I lived there and now when I visit. Also, the climb up to Red Rocks is one of the most beautiful in Colorado. I usually start...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-14-17, 04:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,541
Posted By DoubleTap

OP here, and I'll note that this thread began in...

OP here, and I'll note that this thread began in January 2016. When I started this thread, I was hoping to organize an occasional Clyde ride (fast or slow) to add more organized events to the...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-22-16, 04:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,907
Posted By DoubleTap

Lots of good options. My favorite is Jude at...

Lots of good options. My favorite is Jude at Sugar Wheel Works. Tommy Tuite at Tuite Bikes is also a great wheelbuilder. True Love Wheels (Cyclepath) is also great.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-07-16, 12:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,907
Posted By DoubleTap

I just rode this on Sunday, and it is a great...

I just rode this on Sunday, and it is a great route except for the bridge, as noted by others above. It wasn't awful, but I'd avoid it in the future. The bridge shoulder is medium width, but...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-25-16, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 818
Posted By DoubleTap

I just completed an eight day tour of the San...

I just completed an eight day tour of the San Juan Islands by bicycle, including Lopez. I'd suggest looking up the San Juan Island Scenic Byway map for Lopez. We followed most of that route on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-16, 03:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,856
Posted By DoubleTap

I bought my Lake CX237 shoes from Amazon...

I bought my Lake CX237 shoes from Amazon (Backcountry), and they are amazing. I needed a wide, high volume shoe, and these fit perfectly.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-16, 02:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,238
Posted By DoubleTap

I have probably tried eight different shoe models...

I have probably tried eight different shoe models over the last five years for my shoebox* feet, and I finally found the perfect match just a month ago with a pair of Lake CX237 shoes. Seriously,...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-18-16, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,977
Posted By DoubleTap

Yep, West End's only location is at SW 11th and...

Yep, West End's only location is at SW 11th and Stark, downtown. Bre Rue is a top mechanic there; I trust her with any project.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-15-16, 07:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,977
Posted By DoubleTap

West End Bikes is a great Campy shop. They do a...

West End Bikes is a great Campy shop. They do a lot of Campy stuff, and their head mechanic was previously head mechanic at Lakeside, another shop that does a lot of Campy stuff. I'd choose West End...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-16, 03:25 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 28,983
Posted By DoubleTap

Depends on the size of the head/helmet. I wear...

Depends on the size of the head/helmet. I wear an 8 in a hat and the L in the Octal. Mushroom head. :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-16, 01:11 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 28,983
Posted By DoubleTap

Y'all are giving me a complex now about my POC...

Y'all are giving me a complex now about my POC Octal helmet. I do look like a mushroom in it, but then it's the only helmet I've found that'll fit my pumpkin head. Seriously, it's ugly, but it fits...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-16, 03:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,895
Posted By DoubleTap

Just bought a pair of CX237's in 45 Wide for 10.5...

Just bought a pair of CX237's in 45 Wide for 10.5 US high volume feet. So far, I love these shoes and they got the thumbs up from my fitter last week after looking for well-fitting shoes for three...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-16, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,115
Posted By DoubleTap

Vancouver commute

I did a similar commute regularly back in 2014/2015, and it was very easy. I commuted from near the McMenamin's on the Columbia to downtown Portland and back each day. I would do it again without...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-16, 05:44 PM
Replies: 21,358
Views: 5,278,525
Posted By DoubleTap

Lake CX237 Road Shoes; finally found shoes wide...

Lake CX237 Road Shoes; finally found shoes wide enough for me. Pure luxury.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-16, 04:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 408
Posted By DoubleTap

Suggestions for a new winter bike?

Winter is just coming to a close here in Portland, and I'm thinking about building a new bike for next winter. My girlfriend got a new Jake the Snake, and it's made a great winter bike for her, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-16, 04:27 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 14,130
Posted By DoubleTap

Moots Routt, SRAM e-tap, built to my specs with...

Moots Routt, SRAM e-tap, built to my specs with fender and rack mounts, internal wiring. It'll be my everything bike.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-22-16, 06:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,173
Posted By DoubleTap

I made this mistake of thinking of yoga as...

I made this mistake of thinking of yoga as primarily a stretching and relaxation practice, and while it does accomplish those things, I didn't reap the full benefits until I incorporated a yoga...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-06-16, 07:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,541
Posted By DoubleTap

jmX, your software rocks. It's going to make the...

jmX, your software rocks. It's going to make the winters here much shorter.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-06-16, 07:09 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,736
Posted By DoubleTap

Good effort yesterday and today. I do circuit...

Good effort yesterday and today. I do circuit strength training on MWSat, so I'm off the bike today. I'm usually too fatigued to also ride on strength days. I hope to have some outdoor riding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-05-16, 10:00 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,541
Posted By DoubleTap

There's a Sub-2T ride tonight at 8 p.m. ET. I...

There's a Sub-2T ride tonight at 8 p.m. ET. I hope others can join is. They'll be using TeamSpeak Zwift Channel 2 tonight.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-05-16, 09:56 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,593
Posted By DoubleTap

Zwift sub-2-T ride tonight at 8 p.m. ET. I plan...

Zwift sub-2-T ride tonight at 8 p.m. ET. I plan to be there; I hope others will join us. I'm going to do my best to hang on.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-04-16, 05:08 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,736
Posted By DoubleTap

Good job trying to ride in those conditions. Our...

Good job trying to ride in those conditions. Our roads here are very icy, so it's another trainer day for me today.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-04-16, 01:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,541
Posted By DoubleTap

Great input, Romans. I'm at about 1.7 w/kg right...

Great input, Romans. I'm at about 1.7 w/kg right now, and your explanation is spot on. My original thought was to make this a ride for any Clydesdales interested, some perhaps riding slower and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-04-16, 11:47 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,541
Posted By DoubleTap

I mentioned that I get dropped when riding with...

I mentioned that I get dropped when riding with faster riders, but that doesn't mean I only want to ride with those at my level or speed. I believe that riding with faster riders makes me a faster...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-04-16, 10:30 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,541
Posted By DoubleTap

Uh...no. I meant for any Clydes who are...

Uh...no. I meant for any Clydes who are interested.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-03-16, 02:10 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,593
Posted By DoubleTap

About to hop on the trainer for some Zwift. I...

About to hop on the trainer for some Zwift. I didn't see any takers today, so I'll be out in the wasteland with all the 3.5 w/kg riders.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-03-16, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,439
Posted By DoubleTap

Hi Patrick, welcome to BF. I started riding...

Hi Patrick, welcome to BF. I started riding around 375 lbs., lost down to about 245, now back up to about 290. At my current size, I find that kits from Performance Bike, Primal, Aerotech Designs...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-03-16, 11:47 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,541
Posted By DoubleTap

Zwift rides for Clydes

Are there enough Zwift users here among the Clydes that we could possibly get some scheduled rides organized? I've done some solo rides and also tried the Sub 2 w/kg ride, but I still got dropped. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-03-16, 11:41 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,593
Posted By DoubleTap

What's this thread about?

What's this thread about?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-15, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 646
Posted By DoubleTap

I didn't notice a difference, but I'm typically...

I didn't notice a difference, but I'm typically not very observant about those type details and I don't usually ride in temps below 40F. I think the cutout offers me other important benefits.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-15, 08:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 646
Posted By DoubleTap

Was a dedicated SMP Pro rider who recently...

Was a dedicated SMP Pro rider who recently converted to a Specialized Power Expert saddle ($200 retail) at the suggestion of my fitter. It's working great for me, although not that much cheaper than...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-16-15, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,689
Posted By DoubleTap

OP, I have a similar issue with imbalance and...

OP, I have a similar issue with imbalance and also some hip and shoulder mobility issues from college football and lack of stretching in my adulthood. It took me a while to find the right personal...
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