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Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-17, 12:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,634
Posted By T2theK

Yeah the metric was brutal. Wouldn't have been so...

Yeah the metric was brutal. Wouldn't have been so bad if it had started raining after we started or that it wasn't that stinging rain.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-17, 04:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,634
Posted By T2theK

Honolulu Century Ride. 5:40 moving time with a...

Honolulu Century Ride. 5:40 moving time with a elapsed time of 6:51. Course was actually only 96mi so I had to make a quick loop around Waikiki to make up the other 4mi. I'll be damned if I wasn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-17, 02:59 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,205
Posted By T2theK

That sounds kind of sketchy/borderline cheating...

That sounds kind of sketchy/borderline cheating the system... unless you're a Peloton rider. Even with slowing down & speeding up I average about 20mph.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,205
Posted By T2theK

Mine is paired w/ my speed sensor so I don't have...

Mine is paired w/ my speed sensor so I don't have any drift.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-17, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,495
Posted By T2theK

Galling only happens during a transverse motion...

Galling only happens during a transverse motion (aka sliding). It is basically the formation and subsequent sheering of localized spot welds from two metals that are in intimate contact while trying...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-17, 11:02 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,205
Posted By T2theK

You can set the VAHR to auto start/stop. I've...

You can set the VAHR to auto start/stop. I've used it on a handful of rides recently and am really enjoying the aspect of free riding but with the ability to see all the data later.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-17, 11:04 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,205
Posted By T2theK

You have to set up the pages to display the...

You have to set up the pages to display the things you want vice what it comes preset at. I put my distance, moving time & speed on one page. Cadence, avg. cadence & elevation on the 2nd page....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-17, 12:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,550
Posted By T2theK

Did my 1st Metric Century ride at the end of...

Did my 1st Metric Century ride at the end of April with only 2 rides before it (granted I also MTB). I had a post ride recovery drink, banana and a home made date bar immediately after then...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-17, 12:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,205
Posted By T2theK

Refurb comes with charger as well. For me it was...

Refurb comes with charger as well. For me it was a good deal but I have a little bit of different circumstances. Living in Hawaii, EVERYTHING is more expensive than on the mainland so buying from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-17, 11:05 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,205
Posted By T2theK

Thanks everybody for your insight. I pulled the...

Thanks everybody for your insight. I pulled the trigger and got a Vivoactive HR on Amazon for cheap (used-like new was a steal). I did a test run on an exercise bike and it tracked the whole time...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-17, 10:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,899
Posted By T2theK

Actually wasn't too windy in Ewa. Might be...

Actually wasn't too windy in Ewa. Might be because we roll out at 7. Kam is ALWAYS a sh*t show along sunset and my wife always fears that I'm gonna get hit by somebody trying to park. The drop down...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-17, 02:00 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,205
Posted By T2theK

I tried mounting my phone to my bike but for some...

I tried mounting my phone to my bike but for some reason my phone would "lose" my sim card every time so I reverted back to carrying in my center pocket again. I wouldn't call it an expensive bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-17, 12:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,899
Posted By T2theK

31.9 mile Sunday Morning Coffee Jam ride with the...

31.9 mile Sunday Morning Coffee Jam ride with the usual Hawaii weather.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1086895551
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-17, 12:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,205
Posted By T2theK

Thanks. I've been doing fine without turn by turn...

Thanks. I've been doing fine without turn by turn so far so it's not that big of a deal.... plus it's hard to really get lost in Hawaii. I never planned on using a power meter so I'm good on that. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-17, 11:04 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,205
Posted By T2theK

Thanks for the feed back. I could get a dedicated...

Thanks for the feed back. I could get a dedicated bike computer but I want to go this route because I'm cheap and I'd rather have just 1 monitor to worry about. What are some things it's missing a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-17, 02:35 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,205
Posted By T2theK

Anybody use a multi-sport watch?

I know a dedicated bike computer is the norm and the best way to go but I also like to hike & run so I think a multi-sport watch is the way to go for me. I have it narrowed down to the Garmin...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-17, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 620
Posted By T2theK

Zach's Ride in Paradise, 66 mile memorial ride on...

Zach's Ride in Paradise, 66 mile memorial ride on Oahu. Ended up doing more as our group surged too far ahead and the next aid stations weren't set up yet so we turned around, back tracked a bit to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-17, 12:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,392
Posted By T2theK

Fit is the most important aspect. You'll be more...

Fit is the most important aspect. You'll be more inclined to ride a bike more often if fits you and is comfortable. You can always upgrade to a better group set later on down the road if you want. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-17, 01:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,064
Posted By T2theK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPXijIKgFVM&index=...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPXijIKgFVM&index=112&list=PLUdAMlZtaV11U9AtszkMh0bpRqM4dtlDC
Here's how-to for riding in a group. GCN also has a bunch of YouTube "how to's" & "top 10's" videos on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-17, 01:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,381
Posted By T2theK

Saturday: Team RWB Eagle Ride, 23.4 miles at a...

Saturday: Team RWB Eagle Ride, 23.4 miles at a leisurely average of 14.7mph.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1030442409
Sunday: Sunday Morning Coffee Jam ride, 22.1 miles at an average of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-17, 01:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,080
Posted By T2theK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtufVxTEFpQ&list=P...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtufVxTEFpQ&list=PLUdAMlZtaV11U9AtszkMh0bpRqM4dtlDC&index=45
Really good info in this but it really comes down to the individual. I was in the same spot as you at the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-17, 12:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 602
Posted By T2theK

Sportful super total comfort vs De Soto 400 mile

So I've narrowed down my choices for long ride bibs (my Pearl Izumi's lose there comfort after about 50 miles) to either the Sportful's Super Total Comforts or De Soto's 400 mile bibs. Anybody have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-17, 12:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,077
Posted By T2theK

Haven't ventured off Oahu for riding on other...

Haven't ventured off Oahu for riding on other islands yet. I actually just got into road cycling, I've been a MTB guy for 7 years. My 4th ride was the HMC17 and I did pretty good for somebody new to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-17, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,077
Posted By T2theK

Well the weather forecast is pretty much always...

Well the weather forecast is pretty much always the same here in Hawaii: mid 80's, slight breeze, 50% chance of light showers in the mid afternoon from the windward side. Always great weather for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-17, 12:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,553
Posted By T2theK

I agree. I got my BMC ALR01 that was part of...

I agree. I got my BMC ALR01 that was part of their last years model rental fleet for $800 (normally $1600). I kind of lucked out with the worries of it being a rental as it's a 60cm so it was only...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-17, 02:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,111
Posted By T2theK

Sunday: 2017 Haleiwa Metric Century. Cold (for...

Sunday: 2017 Haleiwa Metric Century. Cold (for Hawaii) with rain most of the ride.
62.6 miles in 3:37:22 with a total moving time of 3:19:45
Avg speed 18.8 mph....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-17, 05:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,042
Posted By T2theK

So I kind of lucked out that my LBS was having a...

So I kind of lucked out that my LBS was having a sale on their 2016 fleet of rentals which had the BMC in it. Most people would be pretty weary on getting a rental (because of how rental cars are...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-17, 11:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,653
Posted By T2theK

Thanks for all the insight. I went with Shimano...

Thanks for all the insight. I went with Shimano XC-61shoes (I really wanted the Specialized S-Works trail shoe but couldn't find it anywhere that was cost effective to ship to Hawaii) and Shimano...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-17, 11:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,665
Posted By T2theK

Thanks for all the insight. I went with Shimano...

Thanks for all the insight. I went with Shimano XC-61 shoes and Shimano M8020 pedals. I did 40 miles in them this past weekend getting ready for my 1st metric century and I couldn't be happier.......
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-17, 12:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,272
Posted By T2theK

40.2 miles around North Shore of Oahu. Moving...

40.2 miles around North Shore of Oahu. Moving time 2:17:17 w/ avg speed 17.6 mph. Total time was 2:57:35 due to a 10 min wait for some showers to clear and then at mile 37 when I got a flat. I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-17, 12:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,238
Posted By T2theK

According to the Lezyne FAQ page: "After...

According to the Lezyne FAQ page:
"After loading a route to your GPS device, your phone is no longer needed to follow the route. The device will continue to give directions based on GPS and not use...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-27-17, 08:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,665
Posted By T2theK

So by more technical info I'm referring to...

So by more technical info I'm referring to something other than saying "Yeah, SPD pedals all the way bro". SPD: Shimano Pedaling Dynamics (AKA: Shimano Clipless Pedals). I'm was looking for advice on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-23-17, 08:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,665
Posted By T2theK

Yeah I figured I'd ask in the MTB forum just to...

Yeah I figured I'd ask in the MTB forum just to cover my bases. I got tons of great responses but I wanted more technical info to my question not just "SPD pedals"... Already knew I was going SPD...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-17, 07:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,653
Posted By T2theK

I appreciate all the help but it didn't really...

I appreciate all the help but it didn't really answer my question. I know I want to go SPD pedals... I was more wondering if the M8020 extra foot bed is worth it of should I just get the regular...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-22-17, 09:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,665
Posted By T2theK

Anybody road bike as well as MTB? Need advice.

So I've been MTB for 7 years and love it. I recently bought my 1st road bike to full enjoy all the biking Hawaii has to offer. I've been wanting to go clipless for a while now so I figured, why not...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-17, 09:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,653
Posted By T2theK

Pedal/shoe question that search didn't answer

So I used the search and all the threads if found either didn't help or were old & probably outdated. Is anybody using MTB pedals & shoes on their road bike? I MTB & just got a road bike to start...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-17, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,745
Posted By T2theK

As a snowboarder I can tell you that a BOA setup...

As a snowboarder I can tell you that a BOA setup made a night & day difference to my riding. Manual lace, Velcro or ratchet will never give you that perfectly even tightness like BOA will, plus it's...
Forum: Introductions
03-19-17, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By T2theK

Aloha from Oahu

Aloha from the state that always has great riding weather. MTB: Specialized P1 All Mountain & just recently Road: BMC Teammachine AL01 :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-17, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,558
Posted By T2theK

Have fun with all that snow you just got. I'm...

Have fun with all that snow you just got. I'm kinda jealous of it for the snowboarding that you can be doing instead of biking.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-17, 05:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,558
Posted By T2theK

Took the dive and picked up the BMC after I fell...

Took the dive and picked up the BMC after I fell in love with it on the test drive. Thanks again for all the insight everybody. I'll try to remember to throw up some pics of riding around the island...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-17, 03:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,558
Posted By T2theK

The Assos gloves aren't that expensive but you're...

The Assos gloves aren't that expensive but you're right with the Q36.5 jersey.... way too expensive. Too bad since it fit the Hawaii theme. I did manage to find a Castelli Climber 2.0 FZ jersey on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-17, 06:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,558
Posted By T2theK

Thanks for the advice everybody. I got a hold of...

Thanks for the advice everybody. I got a hold of my friend here who road bikes out here & who got me thinking of road biking myself and he said the BMC would be a good deal especially for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-17, 12:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,558
Posted By T2theK

New member... new question

I'm new to the forum and road biking. I've been MTB for about 7 years now but since getting stationed in Hawaii I want to partake in its all year good weather. My Specialized All Mountain isn't...
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