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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-15, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,202
Posted By kgriffioen

Bought that for my wife earlier this year. Its...

Bought that for my wife earlier this year. Its been a nice bike and no issues thus far. Like others have said, its one of trek's most popular models, so that should tell you something
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-15, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 55,888
Posted By kgriffioen

Shimano Dura Ace 7900 cassette, and Shimano...

Shimano Dura Ace 7900 cassette, and Shimano CN7900 chain. Both approaching 22,000 miles. Both will probably need to be replaced at the end of this season.
I'm pretty religious about cleaning and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-10-14, 01:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,732
Posted By kgriffioen

these 416899 and then these over top when...

these
416899

and then these over top when its really cold
416900
Your problem will be for the most part be solved
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-14, 11:56 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,489
Posted By kgriffioen

Not to complicate your life, but now that you...

Not to complicate your life, but now that you have experienced the benefits of decent bike shorts, you may want to check out bibs. I recently made the switch and now my stock pile of shorts are at...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-14, 11:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,476
Posted By kgriffioen

Mums. What's the big deal. I was at Sam's Club...

Mums. What's the big deal. I was at Sam's Club last week and spotted my first Christmas Tree display. Not kidding!!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-14, 03:51 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,866
Posted By kgriffioen

I came across this a while back along side the...

I came across this a while back along side the bike path. 401014
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-14, 12:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,024
Posted By kgriffioen

Tundra_Man summed it up perfectly.

Tundra_Man summed it up perfectly.
Forum: Commuting
11-25-13, 05:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,166
Posted By kgriffioen

I have a night and a day helmet. As luck would...

I have a night and a day helmet. As luck would have it the night helmet usually means winter and the day helmet summer.
The night helmet is all decked out with lighting and the day helmet runs...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-15-13, 12:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,606
Posted By kgriffioen

It seems to me that it is all in what you are...

It seems to me that it is all in what you are used to. Earlier this week the temp for my morning 12 mile commute was 20F. A bit cool for mid November but certainly not unexpected. Now that I've...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-13, 12:30 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,018
Posted By kgriffioen

Winter route - 24 miles R/T Spring/Fall Route -...

Winter route - 24 miles R/T
Spring/Fall Route - 30 miles R/T
Summer route - 36 miles R/T
Forum: Commuting
11-12-13, 12:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,178
Posted By kgriffioen

Don't know what your budget is but I invested in...

Don't know what your budget is but I invested in a pair of shimano MW81's. They are a winter riding shoe. Got it a size bigger than normal. Wear one pair of marino socks. When it gets below 25F...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-13, 11:41 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,084
Posted By kgriffioen

Just wrapped up my 5th full year (started when I...

Just wrapped up my 5th full year (started when I was 45 yo). My commute is 24 miles R/T. I go year round but won't go if its snowing or under 10F or raining really hard (drizzle doesn't bother me). ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-13, 11:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,722
Posted By kgriffioen

As a commuter I go 36 miles a day, Monday thru...

As a commuter I go 36 miles a day, Monday thru Friday. On Sundays I try to get in a fast 35 to 40 in before Church as the roads are just about empty. That leaves me Saturday as a rest day which I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-27-12, 01:02 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,755
Posted By kgriffioen

I started reading this thread last night and as I...

I started reading this thread last night and as I was riding to work this morning in the 15F temp the solution to your issue became apparent. Don't wear the proper gloves and the effort to try an...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-12, 01:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,981
Posted By kgriffioen

284064 Got these at zeni optical (online)...

284064

Got these at zeni optical (online) for about $40. They have an insert which takes a bit of getting used to but I find them to be fine for me. Also a lot less expensive than other options...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-12, 03:34 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,165
Posted By kgriffioen

For me, I'm not looking forward to it but I'm not...

For me, I'm not looking forward to it but I'm not going to let it get me down either. Snow in SW Wisconsin not much of a problem. It snows, the plows and salt trucks come through, and bam! The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,052
Posted By kgriffioen

If its the price that is freaking you out do what...

If its the price that is freaking you out do what I did. Get these from Zinni optical online (google it) $40.00. 252168 Down side is that there is an insert. Upside is that they were only $40.00!! ...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-12, 12:03 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,372
Posted By kgriffioen

I classify my rides a bit differently. I have an...

I classify my rides a bit differently. I have an "A" bike for perfect weather conditions during the non winter months. I have a "B" bike for good winter weather conditions as by that time the "A"...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-12, 11:45 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,044
Posted By kgriffioen

When I ride at night usually in late fall,...

When I ride at night usually in late fall, winter, early spring, I have a steady light on the handle bars, a red blinky on the seat post, a flashing white light on the top of the helmet and a second...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-12, 11:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,208
Posted By kgriffioen

get one of these, put it under your desk, problem...

get one of these, put it under your desk, problem solved

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-12, 11:47 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,588
Posted By kgriffioen

I started running about 3 years ago because I...

I started running about 3 years ago because I wanted to do a triathlon. Then I did another one, and another, and another...... you get the picture. I ride about 7,500 miles per year and run about...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-11, 11:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,054
Posted By kgriffioen

nice work.

nice work.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-11, 11:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,635
Posted By kgriffioen

moose tracks ice cream

moose tracks ice cream
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-27-11, 09:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,863
Posted By kgriffioen

Pearl Izumi Elite with the zip off sleeves - lots...

Pearl Izumi Elite with the zip off sleeves - lots of room for lots of stuff - runs about $100 but sometimes you can find them on sale for 75 or 80. Had mine for a couple of years and love it.
Forum: Winter Cycling
07-27-11, 09:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,725
Posted By kgriffioen

long sleeve - try minus 33. Cheaper than smart...

long sleeve - try minus 33. Cheaper than smart wool but just as effective in my opinion - I think I paid 40 or 45
long johns - I've got smart wool but they run around 75 bucks
socks - smart wool -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-11, 03:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,395
Posted By kgriffioen

Summer? What is this summer thing you refer to? ...

Summer? What is this summer thing you refer to? Hasn't really made an appearance in my neck of the woods. Couple of teaser days only. To answer the question though, water is what I prefer.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-11, 11:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,705
Posted By kgriffioen

Depends. I've got one helmet with a visor, and a...

Depends. I've got one helmet with a visor, and a light on it that I usually use in the winter or darker months. Makes me look like a total knob!! My other helmet that has no visor or light and I...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-11, 11:31 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,152
Posted By kgriffioen

My commute is my workout, so I tend to go hard...

My commute is my workout, so I tend to go hard and want to be alone, but I need to do this more often.
Forum: Commuting
05-11-11, 12:41 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,306
Posted By kgriffioen

As other have stated, biking and commuting by...

As other have stated, biking and commuting by bike are fun activities and I do it more for my health than anything else. Its also my only vice so I spend a lot on it. Hey I can afford it, so I do...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,890
Posted By kgriffioen

I typically eat out, poorly and way to much! ...

I typically eat out, poorly and way to much! I've tried to eat in, but I need to get away from the desk to keep my sanity.
Forum: Commuting
04-08-11, 01:33 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,747
Posted By kgriffioen

I'm on the bike unless its pouring rain, too much...

I'm on the bike unless its pouring rain, too much snow on the road, or way to cold. For 2010 that was 85% of the time. Since I started commuting almost 3 years ago I have never said "don't feel...
Forum: Commuting
03-15-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,956
Posted By kgriffioen

Both Before: 2 fried eggs with bacon, and...

Both

Before: 2 fried eggs with bacon, and cheese on a whole grain pita like thing
After: yogurt and a diet coke
Forum: Commuting
01-07-11, 08:29 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,418
Posted By kgriffioen

Really depends on the intesection but in the OP's...

Really depends on the intesection but in the OP's scenario I will position myself in the left of the lane, ahead of the stop bar. I will look back and check signal lights to get an idea of what I am...
Forum: Commuting
01-07-11, 06:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,917
Posted By kgriffioen

Okay I must be complete pig. I have merino...

Okay I must be complete pig. I have merino everything: socks, tights, baselayer, balaclava, glove liners. Wear everything everyday. Since the beginning of Nov when I needed it till today, its been...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-28-10, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 290
Posted By kgriffioen

Got a new scale

I got a fancy bathroom scale for Christmas that measures your body fat, bone density, water content and your weight plus something else that I can't remember. The instructions say that the scale...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-28-10, 12:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,100
Posted By kgriffioen

I used this thread quite religiously early in...

I used this thread quite religiously early in 2009 to get me going and keep me motivatied but since hitting my goal, I have not updated for a long time. Any way I am happy to report that not a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-10, 12:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,424
Posted By kgriffioen

i've got a 44 gallon tank in my office. I love...

i've got a 44 gallon tank in my office. I love having it, its a pretty cool conversation piece, but it can be a royal pain.

The biggest piece of advice that I can give is this: If you need all...
Forum: Commuting
12-24-10, 03:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,033
Posted By kgriffioen

I've never done this, but the ordinance is on the...

I've never done this, but the ordinance is on the books.

http://www.menomonee-falls.org/index.aspx?NID=329
Forum: Commuting
12-24-10, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 837
Posted By kgriffioen

OK, I understand a bit more. Sorry to have...

OK, I understand a bit more. Sorry to have hijacked the thread
Forum: Commuting
12-24-10, 09:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,841
Posted By kgriffioen

From Nov - March I use my "b" ride 12 miles each...

From Nov - March I use my "b" ride 12 miles each way, about 50-55 minutes
From Apr-Oct I use my "a" ride, 17 miles in about 55 minutes, 13 miles back about 45 mins

As far as the time question...
Forum: Commuting
12-24-10, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 837
Posted By kgriffioen

Not trying to pick on the OP but I have wondered...

Not trying to pick on the OP but I have wondered for quite some time why anyone would get off of their bike and put it on a bus. Every time I pass, or get passed by, a bus and I see a bike on the...
Forum: Commuting
12-10-10, 02:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,323
Posted By kgriffioen

Likes: -Merino Wool base layer (minus 33). ...

Likes:

-Merino Wool base layer (minus 33). Awesome stuff. Keeps me nice and comfy and just will not smell no matter how hard I try
-Pearl Izumi Barrier Elite convertible pants
-Garage sale...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-06-10, 03:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,469
Posted By kgriffioen

My wife tells me that this is exactly what she...

My wife tells me that this is exactly what she does!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-11-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,170
Posted By kgriffioen

I have more broken spokes than flats. Just had...

I have more broken spokes than flats. Just had one a few days ago. Took off from a light and heard the familiar "ting" followed by the wobble. Opened up the brakes a bit and made it home and then...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-10, 06:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,789
Posted By kgriffioen

I get about 6k on them. 3K on the front and then...

I get about 6k on them. 3K on the front and then 3k more on the back. Its been about 3K since my last flat which was right around the time that everything needed to be rotated
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-10, 12:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,054
Posted By kgriffioen

I've lost about 40 or so lbs. Went from a high...

I've lost about 40 or so lbs. Went from a high of 225 to yo-yo ing between 180 and 185 now. Biking keeps my weight in check, but dieting got the lbs off in the first place.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-10, 11:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,214
Posted By kgriffioen

Can' t comment on what you found, but for me 2...

Can' t comment on what you found, but for me 2 options seem to work

1) Wash all your synthetic stuff in Tide Sport Wash
2) Buy merino wool shirts. I've got merino wool socks, long johns and a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,144
Posted By kgriffioen

I've got the same one. I put some fenders on it...

I've got the same one. I put some fenders on it and some decent tires and its now my winter/rainy day bike so it still gets some good use. My wife paid $50 for mine about 6 years ago at a garage...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-10, 12:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,246
Posted By kgriffioen

My dad is an old Dutch fella and lives in your...

My dad is an old Dutch fella and lives in your neck of the woods. Then again there are all kinds of old Dutch fellas in your neck of the woods.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-30-10, 10:53 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,420
Posted By kgriffioen

Am I the only one that can't tell the difference...

Am I the only one that can't tell the difference between components when passing or getting passed?

I am also on a BD bike
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