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Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-06, 08:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 631
Posted By strider

Timex Ironman performance monitor. No...

Timex Ironman performance monitor. No interference.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-06, 04:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 988
Posted By strider

Stop by the visitors center immediately after...

Stop by the visitors center immediately after passing over the bridge on 158 entering into Kitty Hawk. Believe it is a right at the second set of traffic lights. They have free maps with bike routes...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-06, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By strider

If you're a heavier rider, above 180#, go with...

If you're a heavier rider, above 180#, go with Zonda, lighter go Proton.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-06, 03:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,632
Posted By strider

Tell her it increases your libido, endurance and...

Tell her it increases your libido, endurance and stamina. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-06, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By strider

Check out the Olmo Mercury or Millenium. Both are...

Check out the Olmo Mercury or Millenium. Both are steel and smooth rides with the latter being the lighter and stiffer. www.redroseimports.com, www.repartocorse.com and www.eraprobike.com are sources...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-06, 11:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,826
Posted By strider

Congrats on your new Olmo. As sportbiker said...

Congrats on your new Olmo. As sportbiker said we're a rare breed anywhere but the bike always draws raves from other cyclists. Also stayed with steel and have the Millenium.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-06, 08:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,092
Posted By strider

There's one on Old Westport Road. Take a left and...

There's one on Old Westport Road. Take a left and it's just off Rte 6/ State Rd. near the North Darmouth Mall. They are a Trek dealer. Also handles Colnago's. Believe it's named Dartmouth Cycles or...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-06, 08:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,793
Posted By strider

I am a runner and a cyclist and do not use audio...

I am a runner and a cyclist and do not use audio devices of any type, IPod, Disc player, radio, etc. All interfere with my situational awareness. Wind noise whistling through ones helmet is enough to...
Forum: Triathlon
01-26-06, 09:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By strider

I'm a Clydesdale too but weight is not...

I'm a Clydesdale too but weight is not necessarily the main issue. Fit to and comfort for your butt is the concern. That said, some saddles have weight bearing limits.

A good start may be to get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-06, 11:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,995
Posted By strider

+ 1 on the Olmo. Millenium and Mercury are...

+ 1 on the Olmo. Millenium and Mercury are reasonable Olmo options.

As Spunkmeister suggested, check the http://redroseimports.com site. Also check http://www.repartocorse.com for lots of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-06, 11:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 718
Posted By strider

My Timex Ironman Perfomance Monitor works with my...

My Timex Ironman Perfomance Monitor works with my Cateye CD300DW
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-05, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 547
Posted By strider

Sent you a PM with the name of a certified fitter...

Sent you a PM with the name of a certified fitter at Spokes Belle View. He uses a couple of "systems" along with "trial and error' of how you feel on your bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-05, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,098
Posted By strider

At the outset, I looked for a steel frame. Tried...

At the outset, I looked for a steel frame. Tried Gunnar, Masi and Lemond and researched Italian frames e.g. Moser. DeRosa, Casati, Torelli etc. Many exceeded my budget and in others, the geometry was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 06:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,098
Posted By strider

Ditto! Bought my bike here after email exchanges...

Ditto! Bought my bike here after email exchanges and telephone conversations with the owner.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-05, 09:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,518
Posted By strider

Great helmet. Tried several but liked the fit of...

Great helmet. Tried several but liked the fit of the Pneumo best of all.

The bad: those funky pieces of cushioning foam that kept falling off the helmet. Problem solved by using some good Scotch...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-18-05, 08:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,611
Posted By strider

There's a number of formulas to out there to try....

There's a number of formulas to out there to try. The one that is most accurate for me based on my observed results during hard exercise is: 205- half my age. For those under 40 try 208- half your...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-05, 08:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,459
Posted By strider

Another vote for Time RXE or RXS.

Another vote for Time RXE or RXS.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-05, 08:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,545
Posted By strider

[QUOTE=puddin' legs]There are many drinks. Read,...

[QUOTE=puddin' legs]There are many drinks. Read, research. Try different things. Not everything will work for you. Trail and error.QUOTE]

Ditto........ As a marathon runner, I tried most energy...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-05, 09:02 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,360
Posted By strider

Finally manged to upload pics of my bike to an...

Finally manged to upload pics of my bike to an image server. Here's one of my Olmo Millenium. http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/roadrider62/OlmoBike0001.jpg
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
09-15-05, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,611
Posted By strider

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/roadrider62...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/roadrider62/OlmoBike0001.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-05, 09:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,538
Posted By strider

Don't know about Hydrafuel. But, the other two...

Don't know about Hydrafuel. But, the other two can be found at most running shoe/runners stores. Performance also carries Accelerade, Endurox, GU etc..

I experimented with lots of sport drinks...
Forum: Introductions
09-08-05, 09:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 183
Posted By strider

Welcome Kerry! That's beautiful country out there...

Welcome Kerry! That's beautiful country out there and many clubs have rides in that area of VA.
Forum: Introductions
09-08-05, 09:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 469
Posted By strider

As a new roadie, I'm interested in Bike...

As a new roadie, I'm interested in Bike clubs/rides Potomac Pedalers sounds good as does Reston. I emailed National Capital Velo but got no reply. There's also DC Velo. THe latter two are racing...
Forum: Introductions
09-07-05, 10:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 469
Posted By strider

Welcome Pete from another Alexandrian just south...

Welcome Pete from another Alexandrian just south of Old Town.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-05, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By strider

lol! What came to mind after I bought the bike...

lol! What came to mind after I bought the bike was "SloMo" an appropriate term for me.

The LBS mechanics who completed the bike's final assembly and tuning and the fitter volunteered favorable...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-05, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By strider

The file size of the photos of my bike are too...

The file size of the photos of my bike are too large to upload. But here's a pic of one. The only diffference is my bike has red bar tape.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-05, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By strider

Any Olmo Riders?

I'm a new owner of an Olmo Millenium. I find the ride sweet, buttery smooth and fast (at least for me). Once I'm in very good riding shape, I hope to try a race or two. I don't see many Olmo bikes in...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-05-05, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
Posted By strider

In the event she did not see your posts, I sent...

In the event she did not see your posts, I sent her a pm and advised her to check this forum. Thanks for the help.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-03-05, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
Posted By strider

Back Surgery and Riding- Forumite Needs Experiences

Diamondever, a forumite from Portugal, has had recent back surgery. She is still riding her bike but has post ride discomfort which causes her to lie down for an extended period to recover from the...
Forum: Introductions
09-02-05, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 452
Posted By strider

Sou mau tambem! Uso uma ^. :eek:

Sou mau tambem! Uso uma ^. :eek:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-05, 09:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 968
Posted By strider

I have to laugh at your screen name and then see...

I have to laugh at your screen name and then see your age. I just bought my first road bike 2 months ago and just turned 64. I've just been through the same learning curve phase you are in now and...
Forum: Introductions
09-01-05, 08:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 452
Posted By strider

Vive nos Estados Unidos proximo Washington DC. A...

Vive nos Estados Unidos proximo Washington DC. A cidade e Alexandria no estado de Virginia.

O meu Portugues e mau. Esqueceu muitas palavras do vocabulo e ou construcao gramatica.

My note:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-05, 09:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 507
Posted By strider

If you're into multi-sports, take a look at...

If you're into multi-sports, take a look at http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/4/index.shtml. Their log can be used by runners, cyclists, walkers and swimmers.
Forum: Introductions
08-30-05, 09:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 452
Posted By strider

Bom Dia e muitos parabems. Tenho lembracas dos...

Bom Dia e muitos parabems. Tenho lembracas dos cidades de Estoril, Cascais e Lisboa e algumas comidas portugues, (bacalhau, linguica, chourico, filhos e pao doce etc). Portugal e um pais muito...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-05, 09:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,913
Posted By strider

Ultima or E-Fuel during ride/run and Endurox or...

Ultima or E-Fuel during ride/run and Endurox or Slim Fast for recovery.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-05, 07:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,393
Posted By strider

If you're a Big Apple New Yorker or an online...

If you're a Big Apple New Yorker or an online buyer for high end racing/road bikes and dissatisfied with R&A check with Ed Cangialosi in White Plains, NY. His web site http://www.repartocorse.com has...
Forum: Northeast
08-24-05, 07:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,535
Posted By strider

Another DC area rider here, and a newbie to road...

Another DC area rider here, and a newbie to road bikes who would welcome a ride partner. I'm south of Alexandria and off the Mt Vernon trail. Any thought given to a "forum encounter", a meeting of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-05, 08:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,247
Posted By strider

Olmo Millenium or Mercury from...

Olmo Millenium or Mercury from http://repartocorse.com and Gunnar Roadie http://www.gunnarbikes.com are good steel bikes in your price range with quality components available.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-05, 08:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,181
Posted By strider

Neither 220-age nor Karvonen is accurate for me....

Neither 220-age nor Karvonen is accurate for me. As a 40+ guy, the formula that works and is most accurate for me is 205-half my age. For under 40 the formula was 208-half your age. Got the formulas...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-05, 06:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 728
Posted By strider

De Rosa Neo Primato http://www.derosanews.com/

De Rosa Neo Primato http://www.derosanews.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-05, 10:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By strider

I'm pleased with my Cateye CD300DW thus far. I...

I'm pleased with my Cateye CD300DW thus far. I like the simplicity of the display and have not had any difficulty reading it. Use it in conjunction with a Timex Ironman HRM. Have not had any...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-05, 10:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,695
Posted By strider

I use DeFeet socks both cushioned and non-cushion...

I use DeFeet socks both cushioned and non-cushion for distance running because of their wicking capabilities and they are cooler than cotton.

Also went with bibs over shorts for the reasons...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-05, 07:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 542
Posted By strider

If the day selected doesn't conflict with races...

If the day selected doesn't conflict with races I'm scheduled to run, then I'm up for the ride.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-03-05, 12:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,364
Posted By strider

I just spent the last several months going...

I just spent the last several months going through the same process. Ended up buying an all steel bike built with 16.5 dedacaccai (sp). Went with steel because everything I read used steel as a basis...
Forum: Introductions
08-03-05, 09:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 564
Posted By strider

Welcome jazmin! Runner/rider here also. Primarily...

Welcome jazmin! Runner/rider here also. Primarily a distance runner and a newbie road bike owner. I can see how cycling and become as addictive as running.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-05, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 458
Posted By strider

Aside from those sites already mentioned, if...

Aside from those sites already mentioned, if you're looking for road/racing bikes and components at good prices, take a look at the Reparto Corse site. http://www.repartocorse.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-05, 05:50 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,360
Posted By strider

My bike is an Olmo Millenium with Campy...

My bike is an Olmo Millenium with Campy Centaur/Chorus drive train and Zonda wheels, Time RXS pedals, FSA Wing Pro Bars, Thomson stem, Cateye wireless, Ritchey carbon seat post and Selle Italia...
Forum: Introductions
07-30-05, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
Posted By strider

Welcome neighbor. Trek, Specialized, Giant,...

Welcome neighbor. Trek, Specialized, Giant, Raleigh and Marin are brands with bikes in your price range. Try Performance Bike, Revolution Cycles, Spokes or City Bikes, all shops in the Metro area....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-05, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By strider

I don't know if bikes require decals to enter...

I don't know if bikes require decals to enter post. I doubt it. Automobiles and Motorcycles entering Ft. Belvoir have to have a current DoD installation decal displayed on the vehicle and the driver...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-05, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,122
Posted By strider

Ugh!!! I just bought one and installed it today....

Ugh!!! I just bought one and installed it today. Hope I don't run into the same difficulties down the road. I'll have to save my invoice/return slip from Performance just in case I have to return it.
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