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Forum: Great Lakes
12-04-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By SSIndyRider

I've not used them, but a friend was very happy...

I've not used them, but a friend was very happy with the fitting he received from Bicycle Garage (BGI) a few years ago. Don't know the guy's name or if he's still associated with them, but could be...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-17-10, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 885
Posted By SSIndyRider

I'm late for this weekend, but they do have a...

I'm late for this weekend, but they do have a link to the repeating and non-repeating ride listing, which are PDF files. Be cautious though, my anti-virus alarm was going off after going to the site.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By SSIndyRider

Indeed, like most it auto-stops when the wheel...

Indeed, like most it auto-stops when the wheel stops. The display going to sleep is simply reducing what shows on the display to save the battery. No effect on info.
Forum: Great Lakes
01-02-10, 08:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 643
Posted By SSIndyRider

Hilly Hundred (Indiana) Date Change

2010 Hilly Hundred in Ellettsville, IN has been changed to Oct. 8-10. If you penned it on your calendar from the dates given at the 2009 event, it has been changed. Hopefully we'll have a better...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-25-09, 05:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,318
Posted By SSIndyRider

Why? The study is in the Chicago area.

Why? The study is in the Chicago area.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-25-09, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 963
Posted By SSIndyRider

I think some of things you (robow) noticed...

I think some of things you (robow) noticed depended on the time in which you rode. Saturday we didn't start until 11, looking for some sun and the end of the moisture. To us it appeared the opposite...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-19-09, 07:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,409
Posted By SSIndyRider

If you do have to walk some hills, don't worry,...

If you do have to walk some hills, don't worry, you'll have company. Plenty of people walk the hills. Just remember that if you do, get to the right as you slow down and stay to the right while...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,271
Posted By SSIndyRider

I asked a manuf. rep about this recently. His...

I asked a manuf. rep about this recently. His answer was more pawls in the freewheel for quicker engagement on higher end wheel hubs. It's not groupset - I got a new wheel that is an upgrade from my...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-07-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,409
Posted By SSIndyRider

There's always a stream of cyclists from...

There's always a stream of cyclists from Bloomington to the high school. Stop somewhere along SR 46 and you'll be able to pick up a few people.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-05-09, 06:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,409
Posted By SSIndyRider

I have the fortunate option to simply stay at...

I have the fortunate option to simply stay at home, but the gym must be ok since tjspahr is just as close by car as I am and chooses to stay there.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-02-09, 05:04 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,409
Posted By SSIndyRider

It will be my 4th year as well. For those of us...

It will be my 4th year as well. For those of us without large hills or mountains in easy reach, the climbing is a welcome change. Nice big tent sale with some good deals there too. Another draw is...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-02-09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 819
Posted By SSIndyRider

I bought my Trek from Gray Goat. I am more than...

I bought my Trek from Gray Goat. I am more than satisfied with their service. They are fantastic to me. They got a wheel replaced under warranty from Bontrager without me even asking, even though it...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-08-09, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By SSIndyRider

There's a safety consideration too - there's...

There's a safety consideration too - there's normally more than 1 escort vehicle (car or motorcycle) and you never know when one will be speeding alongside the procession to leapfrog to the next...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-02-09, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 992
Posted By SSIndyRider

Have you talked to the driver's insurance company...

Have you talked to the driver's insurance company at all?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-09, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 886
Posted By SSIndyRider

Toe straps? You can buy new ones. Christophe and...

Toe straps? You can buy new ones. Christophe and others still offer them. Dried out ones are likely to break rather easily.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-09, 06:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,508
Posted By SSIndyRider

You can also get the actual jersey version, for a...

You can also get the actual jersey version, for a seller in Bloomington, IN http://www.bikejerseys.com/procutcutjer.html
Forum: Great Lakes
04-11-09, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
Posted By SSIndyRider

The Monon has been extended further north in...

The Monon has been extended further north in Westfield incidentally. I meant to suggest checking the CIBA schedule, but assumed you probably knew to do so. cibaride.org. Check in advance for your...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-11-09, 06:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
Posted By SSIndyRider

hey , at least I offered. No one else did!

hey , at least I offered. No one else did!
Forum: Great Lakes
04-10-09, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 749
Posted By SSIndyRider

Riding about 1pm from Greenwood. 25-30 miles.

Riding about 1pm from Greenwood. 25-30 miles.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,380
Posted By SSIndyRider

The text with the photos says you have to get the...

The text with the photos says you have to get the mag to read the article.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-09, 06:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,399
Posted By SSIndyRider

Yes, you're moving faster because the rider in...

Yes, you're moving faster because the rider in front of you is creating a vaccuum which sucks you along, but also reduces the available oxygen.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-04-09, 07:04 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,114
Posted By SSIndyRider

Forgive me if someone else covered this already,...

Forgive me if someone else covered this already, but Reynaud's is something to worry about and to see a Dr. about - it's not "psychological". My mother has it and would suffer badly from sores and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-04-09, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 551
Posted By SSIndyRider

It depends on the terrain, but it's unusual not...

It depends on the terrain, but it's unusual not to shift some during a ride. In general, you probably want to keep your cadence (pedaling speed) about the same rate, so shift your gears accordingly....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-08, 11:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,336
Posted By SSIndyRider

In general, UM/UIM coverage will pay for injuries...

In general, UM/UIM coverage will pay for injuries suffered as occupant in a car, a pedstrian or other situation where you are hit by a vehicle (which includes being on a bike), they are at fault and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-08, 07:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,336
Posted By SSIndyRider

I see you are in Indiana. I'm an insurance agent...

I see you are in Indiana. I'm an insurance agent in Indiana (Indy area), so I can comment specifically about it. I don't know which company your proposal is from, but I'm not aware of any policies...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-08, 08:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,428
Posted By SSIndyRider

You can check the Trek archive back to 2003:...

You can check the Trek archive back to 2003: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2008/archive/. However, if you're certain that the fork is cro-moly then it is older than 2003 - even the 2003 had a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-08, 08:59 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,059
Posted By SSIndyRider

Cholesterol levels alone do not give an adequate...

Cholesterol levels alone do not give an adequate predictor of risk. When I had my heart attack, I had overall cholesterol level of about 116, LDL below 70, all others well below expected levels, only...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 09:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,059
Posted By SSIndyRider

I offer no advice, just my experience. I...

I offer no advice, just my experience.

I had an acute MI 5.5 years ago - 100% blockage of the LAD from a plaque eruption (at age 36). I was not cycling at the time, but picked it up a couple of...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-08, 09:39 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 10,108
Posted By SSIndyRider

Got to agree with Mitchell. If he's not going to...

Got to agree with Mitchell. If he's not going to use insurance, he should pay out of pocket. It's a cost making mistakes. An alternative is to file under your HO under "damage by vehicle" - you...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-21-08, 08:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 944
Posted By SSIndyRider

Well, as a morning rider, it's been below...

Well, as a morning rider, it's been below freezing recently and looks like it will be next week too. Riding the skinny tires below freezing and in the dark doesn't sound too good to me, so another,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-08, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 581
Posted By SSIndyRider

I noticed a bit of pull when I changed a tire...

I noticed a bit of pull when I changed a tire once. It continued until I changed the tire again, then it was fine. I can't say what the problem was, but the tire change seemed to be the common factor...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-10-08, 05:19 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 10,860
Posted By SSIndyRider

And he's right. Your area north of Indy is on the...

And he's right. Your area north of Indy is on the better side than most areas, but indeed almost no roads are designed with cyclists in mind and almost zero drivers even anticipate the possibility...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-08, 05:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,403
Posted By SSIndyRider

How is this a sweet deal? Just 2 years ago I...

How is this a sweet deal? Just 2 years ago I bought a Trek 1500 with Ultegra/105 components for $990 or less. It's Trek and not C-dale, but so what, they're both alum. frames plus I got nicer wheels.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-31-08, 07:25 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 10,860
Posted By SSIndyRider

You have a couple of ways to proceed - find a way...

You have a couple of ways to proceed - find a way that is a compromise and accomplishes what both sides want in general or stand your ground and show your side. I suggest a bit of both. I would find...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-30-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 10,860
Posted By SSIndyRider

I agree with evaluating the situation as Szculdo...

I agree with evaluating the situation as Szculdo mentions, but I would also consider you and your parents calling the transportation manager for the district. I had an issue a couple of times with...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-28-08, 07:55 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,887
Posted By SSIndyRider

I don't dispute that they are related, but am...

I don't dispute that they are related, but am trying to make the point that it's two-headed: adjusters apply the contract to find if there is or is not coverage. Many try to imply that its just the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-25-08, 07:39 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,887
Posted By SSIndyRider

Ok, timeout! It appears that no one here has ever...

Ok, timeout! It appears that no one here has ever read a life insurance policy contract. #1 Excessive/unacceptable risks are part of the application process before a policy is approved. Current...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-23-08, 10:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,764
Posted By SSIndyRider

As in the past few years, it was pretty darn...

As in the past few years, it was pretty darn chilly early, but warmed quickly with the sunshine. We improved our time again this year to just over 2.5 hours each day. The only stop of any substance...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-20-08, 07:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,764
Posted By SSIndyRider

There was an accident Saturday too. Didn't see...

There was an accident Saturday too. Didn't see what happened at all, but saw a guy on a gurney with a neck (that's standard procedure though) awaiting going to into the ambulance. Saw a gal on the...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-14-08, 07:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 911
Posted By SSIndyRider

Since you mention your route, I'll suggest a...

Since you mention your route, I'll suggest a different route to remove the issue - go through the parking lot to Stop 11 by Donato's, then take Stop 11 East (either on the sidewalk or in the road) to...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-13-08, 06:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 911
Posted By SSIndyRider

If you need a backback, you're taking too much....

If you need a backback, you're taking too much. There's 3 stops along the way to refill fluids and snacks/food. Granted it may be chilly at the start, but you should use some easy to store layers -...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-05-08, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 793
Posted By SSIndyRider

I hope that bike lanes and trails are developed...

I hope that bike lanes and trails are developed other than north of Washington St. South of there has been pretty well ignored so far. While there are some recreational trails in Greenwood, like...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-30-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,764
Posted By SSIndyRider

Another option if you want to bring kid(s) is...

Another option if you want to bring kid(s) is seeing if there's any room in the lodge at McCormick's Creek State Park near Spencer. It's not far from Elletsville and is a nice big state park for the...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-26-08, 07:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,764
Posted By SSIndyRider

There's some nice steepness to some of the hills....

There's some nice steepness to some of the hills. Often the weather is great - usually chilly in the morning, but often sunny and clear. There's about 5,000 people each day, but it's not a mass...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-22-08, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 911
Posted By SSIndyRider

You can take Madison south through Greenwood to...

You can take Madison south through Greenwood to Main, east (Left) on Main to the Valle Vista area. There's a pathway on the south side of road if you want off the road more, then it continues past...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-21-08, 08:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 911
Posted By SSIndyRider

Near the same area - willing to recommend roads...

Near the same area - willing to recommend roads of reasonable traffic - I've hit most all in Perry/Greenwood area and have been on them with a bike since the 80s.
Forum: Great Lakes
09-11-08, 10:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,520
Posted By SSIndyRider

Bluff Rd is another good option for biking to...

Bluff Rd is another good option for biking to downtown. It's used by several to commute downtown. That's west of Meridian/SR 135.

Biking aside, you'll find that your money goes further on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-08, 07:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,997
Posted By SSIndyRider

Good advice here to consider some clothing and...

Good advice here to consider some clothing and bank the rest. There's no need to spend everything now. Save it for later needs - worn out chain, replacing tires, etc. Get your saddle if you're...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-08, 06:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,982
Posted By SSIndyRider

I bought mine a Fuji Newest. The price was...

I bought mine a Fuji Newest. The price was similar to the range you indicate. The one difference I would make is to upgrade above Sora components if I could. Definitely check for the women's setup -...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-08, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 615
Posted By SSIndyRider

I also get great service from Gray Goat. Bike...

I also get great service from Gray Goat. Bike popularity and sales are up, so prices are firmer. Doesn't mean can't try bymakin an offer - they worst that can happen is "no."
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