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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-13, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 912
Posted By shady oaks

what to look for in cool/cold weather gear

I am in serious need of cold weather gear. I will admit I am very cold blooded, so I am cold when others are comfortable. Tried to ride today in my normal summer gear and it was 50-55 degrees with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-13, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,265
Posted By shady oaks

boney butt, saddle recommendation

I've always had a boney butt, and my stock saddle isn't cutting it. I'm only into my 3rd week on the bike, but building up time/distance on my rides is becoming uncomfortable. After only 45...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-13, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,113
Posted By shady oaks

I did the car odometer check after the ride, and...

I did the car odometer check after the ride, and it was the 8 miles I thought, not the 10.25 it was reading. Finally found tech support for it, so I guess that will be my next route.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-13, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,113
Posted By shady oaks

Figured it out. I went with the generic...

Figured it out. I went with the generic measurement based on tire size (700-28c) which was 2.136m. When in reality the rolling distance turned out to be the equivalent of there preset for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-13, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,113
Posted By shady oaks

Topeak Panobike speed and cadence sensor inaccurate

Anybody use this? Just got it yesterday with the bike, installed at LBS. At 4.5 miles, it's off by 1 mile. At 8 miles, it's off by 2.25 miles. If mileage is off, does that mean the cadence...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-13, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 503
Posted By shady oaks

1st ride, great decision

Didn't know where to post this, so the general section it is. Picked up my new, and first, bike. A Specialized Sirrus Comp. Didn't add much, just pedals and a wireless cadence meter. Was a little...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-13-13, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 950
Posted By shady oaks

Luckily, I feel there are 2 high quality LBS in...

Luckily, I feel there are 2 high quality LBS in my area. I've known a few riders over the years and they all mentioned the same 2 shops, as well as how many local events they are connected to.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-12-13, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 950
Posted By shady oaks

Thanks for the great responses everyone. I'm...

Thanks for the great responses everyone. I'm very competitive, even with just myself. That is fun for me. With that said, I'm not going to worry about much but making sure I get out and ride, with...
Forum: Introductions
08-12-13, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By shady oaks

Beautiful ride along the lake shore. Someday!

Beautiful ride along the lake shore. Someday!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-13, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 950
Posted By shady oaks

Good starting regimen for a complete newbie

Hopefully this is the right place for this question, so here it goes.

As the title says, need a good starting regimen for riding. Here's a list of things that I think would be a factor:

31...
Forum: Introductions
08-11-13, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By shady oaks

Hello from SW Michigan

Like a few others have said, many google searches have lead to this site, so why not join! Here's a little about me:

31 years old
5' 10/11'' 170 lbs.
Haven't ridden a bike since my early teens...
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