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Forum: Mountain Biking
04-26-20, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,335
Posted By Swede1

Well, one week into the new bike, and wow has...

Well, one week into the new bike, and wow has this been a reality check.

Regularly riding 40 miles on the roadbike I thought this should be a no-brainer. First ride out, figured I would take it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-26-20, 10:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,136
Posted By Swede1

Definitely good advice here. I noticed...

Definitely good advice here. I noticed immediately that having loose stuff around the crotch area is not good, definitely snagged a few times.

I purchased shorts that came with a liner, but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,136
Posted By Swede1

Thank you all...ordered a pair of MTB shorts too...

Thank you all...ordered a pair of MTB shorts too feel it out.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-09-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,136
Posted By Swede1

Going from Roadbiking to MTB--shorts?

Hi all,

Now that I settled on a MTB (thanks for the input) I need to figure out the "what to wear" question. I got into cycling (started with my hybrid) as a form of exercise that I really...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-08-20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,335
Posted By Swede1

Thank you Colombo....now, yesterday I do what I...

Thank you Colombo....now, yesterday I do what I seemingly always do....I jump right in and do something impulsive (simply want to get out riding since there is not much else to do in the evenings)....
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-06-20, 08:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,335
Posted By Swede1

I guess I could go a little higher, just want to...

I guess I could go a little higher, just want to make sure I am happy and no second guessing a week after i buy it



Specialized Roubaix Elite with stock components. Love it!
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-06-20, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,335
Posted By Swede1

North Phoenix, so plenty of trails right outside.

North Phoenix, so plenty of trails right outside.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,335
Posted By Swede1

Advice on "mountain" bike

Hi all, Moved to AZ and have many trails just around the corner, and not loving the options for road biking so I figured I would add a "mountain" bike to the stable.

Adding the " " since I haven't...
Forum: Southwest
11-19-19, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,106
Posted By Swede1

Where to ride in the Valley

Hi all,

Relocated to AZ a few months ago and trying to figure out where to get my road cycling done. I did some of the canal (from Northern and 10 miles south), but felt as though there was too...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,329
Posted By Swede1

These are discbrakes.

These are discbrakes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,329
Posted By Swede1

Specialized Roubaix Comp- new wheel set (?)

Excited that the 2019 season is here....I now have several thousand miles on the Roubaix comp and I am thinking, perhaps now is the time for an upgrade. I have no issues with the way the bike is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-18, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Posted By Swede1

Compression socks..suggestions

Hi all,

Shattered my heel (non-biking) in May and have finally started walking and biking again. One problem is that the foot is about a size bigger due to swelling, and I am to expect this for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-18, 08:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,805
Posted By Swede1

Great suggestions....but the game seems to change...

Great suggestions....but the game seems to change with a thru-axle??

I liked the fork lock III, but reviews on amazon said this would work only for quick release?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-18, 08:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,805
Posted By Swede1

Why is that?

Why is that?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-18, 10:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,805
Posted By Swede1

Roof rack for carbon frame

Hi all,

I know there is lots and lots of questions like this, but will ask again.

Putting the road bike in the back of the SUV is getting old (and messy), so I need a roof rack that is good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-18, 10:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,512
Posted By Swede1

Oh and not to forget...I always wanted to this...

Oh and not to forget...I always wanted to this one: https://www.capetowncycletour.com/cape-town-cycle-tour-history/

Cape Town... beautiful beautiful course.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-18, 10:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,512
Posted By Swede1

This one is in beautiful west MI, and has a range...

This one is in beautiful west MI, and has a range of distances. This got me in to bicycling and I am, just like you, using this as a carrot to train for the 80 mile distance this year.

Michigan...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-17, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 820
Posted By Swede1

SP Connect thread size

Been enamored with the SP connect phone mount for a while now, ordered one, and today I decided to install the stem mount. However, it looks like it is a different thread type (Specialized bike) same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-17, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,252
Posted By Swede1

Perhaps a silly question- but recommendation on long leg bike shorts

It's getting colder (ah crap winter is coming); and I am trying to find some long leg (pants?) bike shorts of good quality and with good padding. Problem is, can't find much out there, most of which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-17, 04:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,846
Posted By Swede1

Here it is....sans the pedals (waiting for...

Here it is....sans the pedals (waiting for shoes--apparently I have incredibly wonky feet:foo:)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-17, 01:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,846
Posted By Swede1

Great advice from everyone...thank you.:thumb: ...

Great advice from everyone...thank you.:thumb:

So I went around and tested every bike I could get my hands on, and I really liked the feel of the Roubaix. Felt much smoother on the pavement ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-17, 12:50 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,940
Posted By Swede1

Got the same setup a month ago...Certainly feels...

Got the same setup a month ago...Certainly feels better, especially while standing up. But the first ride I actually felt as though I was getting tired quicker...different muscles working I guess

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-17, 10:35 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,846
Posted By Swede1

We start a few miles early (Grand River park) so...

We start a few miles early (Grand River park) so we can get 60+miles roundtrip of continuous paved trail..works for me :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-17, 10:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,846
Posted By Swede1

Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park ...

Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park

https://www.traillink.com/trail/fred-meijer-white-pine-trail-state-park/

Been there on early mornings, and there are some serious looking dudes hauling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-17, 10:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,846
Posted By Swede1

42 and have always been very active. Played a lot...

42 and have always been very active. Played a lot of sports my entire life, but had foot surgery earlier in the year, and to ease some of the pain I jumped on the bike for to stay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-17, 08:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,744
Posted By Swede1

Fair point and I do not disagree. Now, I am...

Fair point and I do not disagree. Now, I am actually a neurologist, but specializing in movement disorders, but I do see a fair share of generalized anxiety/depression etc. as part of that spectrum....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-17, 07:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,685
Posted By Swede1

You guys aint normal....or is this what I can...

You guys aint normal....or is this what I can expect after a few more years of riding!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-17, 07:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,744
Posted By Swede1

Finally something that falls within my...

Finally something that falls within my expertise....as opposed to biking :)

It does not sound like there is an underlying medical reason to your fall(s), so the fear is purely mental. The fact...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-17, 07:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,846
Posted By Swede1

Good point. I am fortunate to be living in Grand...

Good point. I am fortunate to be living in Grand Rapids,MI; so we have a wealth of bike paths that are designed for road biking (the longest is 93 miles one way which is used by a lot of the local...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-17, 05:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,846
Posted By Swede1

First road bike--getting more confused by the day

I caught the virus early this year, and after hundreds and hundreds of miles on the hybrid, my partner has finally agreed to let me purchase the first road bike. Although many of my trails end at a...
Forum: Introductions
07-29-17, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 341
Posted By Swede1

Hello from Grand Rapids

Hello from Beer City USA

Started riding seriously this summer after the wife decided that the family needed good bikes. Started with some Ghost Panamao bikes, and we are already looking for road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-17, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By Swede1

Thinking of moving to Chicago...good for road biking?

We've caught the biking bug real bad, and believe it or not, as we are deciding whether or not to move from Grand Rapids to Chicago, the access to good trails is playing in to our decision.

Grand...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-17, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 957
Posted By Swede1

Well...It's been a while since I posted the...

Well...It's been a while since I posted the original question, and boy have I learned a lot.

The seat had a standard fitting, I simply did not recognize this, but I heeded to one of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-17, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 957
Posted By Swede1

Rookie question..want to replace seat but tube is too wide

Recently got back in to biking and purchased a ghost panamao x3. After several rides i have come to the conclusion that the seat is too uncomfortable (chafing of the sitting part of my body).
Simple...
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