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Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-10, 10:19 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,925
Posted By Georgebowen

I ride my trainer so much due to my work schedule...

I ride my trainer so much due to my work schedule that I forget how much I love riding outdoors until I get out out on the weekends.

It's not that bad though I get caught up on my DVRd shows.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-10, 09:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,156
Posted By Georgebowen

Road buzz is what high end carbon has as well. ...

Road buzz is what high end carbon has as well. "Stiff yet compliant" is a marketing term. Stiff is stiff and is good. CONTACT points can help, saddle and bars.

My local store team had Super...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-10, 09:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,867
Posted By Georgebowen

32h open pro rims with Ultegra or equivilent...

32h open pro rims with Ultegra or equivilent hubs....... Makes you faster...

171415
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 708
Posted By Georgebowen

You'll void the shoe warranty without it. I...

You'll void the shoe warranty without it.

I used a milk carton and cutout a protector shim, that wore out a little after 500 miles or so. The stainless shim is what you need.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-10, 08:50 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,376
Posted By Georgebowen

A good friend I ride with just bought some Dura...

A good friend I ride with just bought some Dura Ace wheels used on ebay. The inside bearing race was completely corroded and would not spin smooth. They were also outside of warranty. BUT Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-10, 10:19 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,372
Posted By Georgebowen

Is there any chance he was warning you of a car...

Is there any chance he was warning you of a car coming in the lane to your left?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-10, 10:12 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,249
Posted By Georgebowen

My Six13 with Ultegra 6600. Light, Stiff and a...

My Six13 with Ultegra 6600. Light, Stiff and a great Value.

Camelbak 24oz podium bottles. I love these things.

Honestly my older Bontrager Race X Lite wheels. They are about 1550g, have...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-10, 07:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,311
Posted By Georgebowen

No because that would add hundreds of pounds to...

No because that would add hundreds of pounds to the weight of the bike and really defeat the purpose.....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-10, 11:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,468
Posted By Georgebowen

It did fracture at the cable guide and the cage...

It did fracture at the cable guide and the cage bolts...

At least you werent on it :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-10, 11:12 PM
Replies: 21,411
Views: 5,323,599
Posted By Georgebowen

Sugoi Evloution kit Tubes Sport Beans

Sugoi Evloution kit
Tubes
Sport Beans
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-10, 11:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,841
Posted By Georgebowen

You can pay me the $3k and I will help you lose...

You can pay me the $3k and I will help you lose the weight difference between your 25lb bike and an extremely light 15lb bike.....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-10, 10:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,243
Posted By Georgebowen

Crashing is just another reason to upgrade...

Crashing is just another reason to upgrade...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-10, 05:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,755
Posted By Georgebowen

I made a similar rack that mounts ontop of my...

I made a similar rack that mounts ontop of my tonneau cover. I used some T slot extruded aluminum and then got some 5/8" steel square tube for cross bars and bolted the fork mounts to that. I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-10, 09:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,908
Posted By Georgebowen

I have a six13 with Ultegra 6600 and BB30 and I...

I have a six13 with Ultegra 6600 and BB30 and I fall in love evertime I ride it.

Full rival is cheap if you want it on your Six13.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 10:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,084
Posted By Georgebowen

I have both, tried lots of meds. I focus when I...

I have both, tried lots of meds. I focus when I multi-task and cycling is nice to work hard and calm my brain down.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-10, 11:15 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 9,266
Posted By Georgebowen

These are pretty.... 145682

These are pretty....


145682
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-10, 12:41 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,130
Posted By Georgebowen

I see two guys stopped attempting to change a...

I see two guys stopped attempting to change a tire. I stop and ask if they need a tube/patch or air or anything. They say no thanks we got it.

A hour later I flat and they come riding by I wave...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,584
Posted By Georgebowen

Only concern wiping your bike down with a baby...

Only concern wiping your bike down with a baby wipe is scratches. A terry cloth or brush will push the dirt off without direct pressure on the dirt into the clear coat.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,325
Posted By Georgebowen

Did a 58 mile charity ride in town today. Some...

Did a 58 mile charity ride in town today. Some wind but a fairly flat route. Felt good but was pretty cold and cool wind but hot in the sun, weird combo of weather.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-09, 10:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,475
Posted By Georgebowen

Thats why I only deposit cash and wait 2 weeks...

Thats why I only deposit cash and wait 2 weeks for it to clear before I send the items....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-09, 10:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,358
Posted By Georgebowen

Thanks for the replies. I'm taking it easy,...

Thanks for the replies. I'm taking it easy, staying on the trainer for now.

Doesnt sound like anyones died from riding 3 weeks after breaking ribs so I think I'm cool. If I delay my healing by...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-09, 06:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,358
Posted By Georgebowen

Yeah, doctor felt them and said no need for xrays...

Yeah, doctor felt them and said no need for xrays since theres nothing to do, cant cast them and they werent out of place.

So thats why Im on the trainer cause I dont want to fall or have the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-09, 04:49 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 26,014
Posted By Georgebowen

5'11" 56.5 top tube

5'11"

56.5 top tube
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,358
Posted By Georgebowen

Riding with broken ribs.... thoughts?

So 3 weeks ago I did a bachelor party for my brother, since he doesnt drink I took him to go-kart racing school with some friends at Infineon raceway.

I crashed the kart sideways at abou 30mph (we...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 14,878
Posted By Georgebowen

I have look pedals. I was great for the...

I have look pedals.

I was great for the first 3-4 months of riding, but fell 2x in a weekend at intersections. One was my falt as I was doing a track stand waiting on traffic. The other was kinda...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-09, 10:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 713
Posted By Georgebowen

Alot of people dislike the sora shifters if they...

Alot of people dislike the sora shifters if they have the thumb shifters. Make sure you are good with the shifters before deciding, the 105 shifters are a lot nicer.

At this price point...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 11:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,070
Posted By Georgebowen

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/syd...

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/movie-star-vs-gossip-girl-now-looks-whos-rusty/story-e6frewz0-1225769326285
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 11:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 622
Posted By Georgebowen

Put just a little bit of air in the tube first,...

Put just a little bit of air in the tube first, that way it'll just tuck up into the tire.

I pich the tire with both hands, like hold a taco upside down, to keep the tube up inside it, then pull...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 11:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,672
Posted By Georgebowen

There is a difference in calf muscles in people...

There is a difference in calf muscles in people that roll their feet when they walk and those who bounce on their toes with every step.

I hate toe bouncers... so inefficient.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By Georgebowen

Spin your feet in circles.

Spin your feet in circles.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 10:15 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 37,367
Posted By Georgebowen

Bianchi 1 Bontrager R 1 Bontrager RL 5 ...

Bianchi 1
Bontrager R 1
Bontrager RL 5
Bontrager RXL 2
Brooks B17 20
Brooks B17 Champion 1
Brooks B17N 1
Brooks B67 1
Brooks Professional 2
Brooks Swallow 1
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,233
Posted By Georgebowen

I would make sure the saddle is the same in...

I would make sure the saddle is the same in relation to BB. Then measure off the tip of the saddle for the bars.

It also depends on how different the frames are, different seat tube/head tube...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-09, 02:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,017
Posted By Georgebowen

My ride on Sunday was a bit smokey in santa...

My ride on Sunday was a bit smokey in santa clarita, It is mostly blowing north but the plumes of smoke are huge, lots on ash in the air too.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-09, 12:09 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,697
Posted By Georgebowen

For some reason I always order as "2 tacos for...

For some reason I always order as "2 tacos for ninety nine cents".....

I usually just do Soy protein shakes and PBJ or eggs/toast (I usually ride early before breakfast.)

Actually I mix soy...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-09, 05:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,300
Posted By Georgebowen

+1 though I dont run much in the last few years...

+1 though I dont run much in the last few years but in college this was all I would run in.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,587
Posted By Georgebowen

If you worded it that HE was too small and the...

If you worded it that HE was too small and the BIKE was just right.... He may have been simply making a point of buying it to show you he was not too small and could handle all that bike.

If...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 04:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,342
Posted By Georgebowen

F = GMm/Rē Attraction at its finest.

F = GMm/Rē

Attraction at its finest.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-09, 10:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,587
Posted By Georgebowen

Only in prolonged exposure to the wrong fit. ...

Only in prolonged exposure to the wrong fit.

If he rides 5 miles a week. It makes no difference. Shoot, I was riding way out of fit for 30-50 miles a week and felt fine (10 miles a ride or so),...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,587
Posted By Georgebowen

Who cares.... Maybe he just wanted a bike and...

Who cares.... Maybe he just wanted a bike and isnt anal about fit cause he'd just be noodling around bike paths a few hours a week

Now if he was asking your opinion on fit cause he didnt know......
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-09, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,540
Posted By Georgebowen

WTB makes some nice looking MTB saddles that are...

WTB makes some nice looking MTB saddles that are 140mm+ wide.

They are decently priced and look durable.

Like the WTB Power V which is 146mm wide and fairly flat adn under $50:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-09, 07:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,098
Posted By Georgebowen

Tipping is for when someone goes above and beyond...

Tipping is for when someone goes above and beyond what you expected to recieve for the price.

I hired a camera guy to shoot a commercial for me. We settled on a price and went to work.

He...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-09, 03:15 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 98,013
Posted By Georgebowen

A buddy of mine raced against him in a few cat...

A buddy of mine raced against him in a few cat III crits a few years back. He lives in my town and I see him at coffee with his kids every once in a while. Really nice guy.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,729
Posted By Georgebowen

Yeah, I live near a nice 55+ community, and the...

Yeah, I live near a nice 55+ community, and the Bike/Walking path I take to get to the other side of town goes behin that community. There is a designated walking lane but the old grey hairs get out...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 11,781
Posted By Georgebowen

There's a guy in my town that can pace about...

There's a guy in my town that can pace about 15mph, he's in lycra with a bike style helmet. I hate it cause his side strokes take up the whole bike lane on both sides and he cruises in the middle.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,807
Posted By Georgebowen

Well good thing you had exerted yourself to feel...

Well good thing you had exerted yourself to feel the blockage.

If you didnt notice it, you could have had a full blockage occur which would have given a little less time to get to the hospital.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-09, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By Georgebowen

Either one will get stolen, vandelized, or...

Either one will get stolen, vandelized, or broken. So figure out which one you want that to happen to...

edit: spelling
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-09, 11:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,738
Posted By Georgebowen

We just get in the way of their training rides....

We just get in the way of their training rides....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-09, 11:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,657
Posted By Georgebowen

I have a 1 week old daughter. Have only...

I have a 1 week old daughter.

Have only ridden one day cause my mother in law was in town so I snuck out for a few hours. BUT it would be nice to hop on a trainer and watch a movie with my 2 yr...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-09, 06:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,673
Posted By Georgebowen

This was added to section 213(b) for where funds...

This was added to section 213(b) for where funds can be used. I beleive this means you can use $1k towards a bike. But NOT sports apparel.








`(iii) for equipment for use in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-09, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By Georgebowen

Did you re-torque all your chainring and crank...

Did you re-torque all your chainring and crank arm bolts? Or at least go around and make sure they are all tight? Ive had that problem before and it creaks only under load, thought it was the BB...
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