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Forum: Commuting
11-17-09, 02:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,529
Posted By sharkey00

If your foot slips off the pedal while standing,...

If your foot slips off the pedal while standing, the bear traps can be quite painful. $.02
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 09:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,093
Posted By sharkey00

Check your shoes.

Check your shoes.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-13-09, 01:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,219
Posted By sharkey00

I had a pretty good ride. The first 100 were...

I had a pretty good ride. The first 100 were easy and fun. From about 120 -185 the wind and heat seemed to be wearing on most of the riders. Everyone was pretty strung out and most pacelines were...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 682
Posted By sharkey00

The timbuk 2 laptop sleeve has some beefy padding...

The timbuk 2 laptop sleeve has some beefy padding and would be a low cost way to go.
Forum: Northern California
07-02-09, 12:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,348
Posted By sharkey00

My one piece of advice. SHOW UP WITH YOUR WATER...

My one piece of advice. SHOW UP WITH YOUR WATER BOTTLES FILLED. Last year there was not easy support at the start. It isn't like you can't get water but last year I wandered around the parking lot...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 15,877
Posted By sharkey00

For every 10,000 miles driven the fit is $390...

For every 10,000 miles driven the fit is $390 dollars cheaper. Say you have the car for 100,000 miles that is about 4k (3900 to be exact). So what is the cost of the element again?

For some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-09, 05:55 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 15,877
Posted By sharkey00

The bike does not have to be on its side. With...

The bike does not have to be on its side. With the front wheel off it will stand upright. You can bungee cord the bike and wheel to the side by a big metal ring used to support the seats when they...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-09, 05:33 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 15,877
Posted By sharkey00

I have a fit and put my bike in it all the time. ...

I have a fit and put my bike in it all the time. Front wheel off, rear wheel toward the front of the car, it fits in easily. The fit's gas mileage is also about 50% better than the element.

No...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-17-09, 12:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,288
Posted By sharkey00

For the most part I have seen this with fast...

For the most part I have seen this with fast groups that stop at every rest stop for about 45 minutes. Nothing wrong with it everyone is out for a different reason.

During last weekends Flying...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-09, 12:20 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,662
Posted By sharkey00

Cannondale Specialized For the price...

Cannondale
Specialized

For the price bracket of 1-2K
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-09, 10:33 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,273
Posted By sharkey00

Thank You. Can we end this friggin thread now?

Thank You. Can we end this friggin thread now?
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-15-09, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,404
Posted By sharkey00

I somehow missed the tacks (or they were cleaned...

I somehow missed the tacks (or they were cleaned up before I got there).
Normally I do ok unless I go around the south end of Lake Washington. Everytime I go through Renton some "event" occurs.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-14-09, 01:55 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,504
Posted By sharkey00

I rode with some of the HPC folks for a few miles...

I rode with some of the HPC folks for a few miles toward the beginning and saw the fallout of the crash.

Otherwise had a great ride. I hooked up with some guys from Starbucks that were hammering...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-09, 10:27 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,037
Posted By sharkey00

I would leave it in the car. I always leave mine...

I would leave it in the car. I always leave mine in the car and have never thought twice about it.

My bike is worth a few hundred bucks but I have had several thousand dollars worth of bike in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-09, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 670
Posted By sharkey00

Greasing STI Shifters After Rain

After riding in the rain all winter my shifters have become squeaky. Is there a method to greasing these things? I was going to shoot some triflow in the general area of the internals of the...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-09, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,436
Posted By sharkey00

I have one. I consider it to be well worth the...

I have one. I consider it to be well worth the cost.

The design of the bike locker uses 1 box split in 2 by a wood divider. So the only person that could easily steal my stuff is the person...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-09, 10:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,492
Posted By sharkey00

+1 So far I like Rock n Roll wet or extreme or...

+1
So far I like Rock n Roll wet or extreme or whatever they call it.

By far the best I have used is Dumonde. It is a PIA to put on but it lasts about 200-300 miles even in wet conditions.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-09, 02:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,352
Posted By sharkey00

+1 You went to the ER with injuries. You...

+1

You went to the ER with injuries. You lost.

Not to mention any financial burden is primarily on their insurance company.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-09, 06:06 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 7,701
Posted By sharkey00

Ah, here is your problem. Get off the MUP. ...

Ah, here is your problem. Get off the MUP.

Excerpt from http://www.floridabicycle.org/rules/pathandtrail.html.
1. Courtesy

* Respect other trail users; joggers, walkers, bladers,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-09, 12:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,892
Posted By sharkey00

Well at least you are satisfied. Tears can...

Well at least you are satisfied.

Tears can happen to any tire at any time. The tire is not at fault for this one.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,591
Posted By sharkey00

My commuter is 35. I only really notice the...

My commuter is 35. I only really notice the extra weight when I have to carry it up/down stairs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-09, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By sharkey00

I suspect either a bad chain or user error. If...

I suspect either a bad chain or user error. If it was a demo bike who knows what happened to that chain before you got it. For example a jammed chain could have bent the chain.

I have used 971s...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,965
Posted By sharkey00

Fenders

Fenders
Forum: Commuting
05-29-09, 12:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,204
Posted By sharkey00

The GF's MTB bike. It is too small making for...

The GF's MTB bike. It is too small making for one unpleasant ride. I only resort to this when my other 2 bikes are in pieces or otherwise inaccessible.
Forum: Commuting
05-27-09, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 517
Posted By sharkey00

Something Like a 700c x 25-28 sounds like a good...

Something Like a 700c x 25-28 sounds like a good compromise.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-09, 10:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,915
Posted By sharkey00

I just built one with a 2x4 scrap, 2 old 6ft...

I just built one with a 2x4 scrap, 2 old 6ft boards, and an old fence rail.

You can also use an old, used or cheap door and buy some premade legs. It should be easier to assemble than 90% of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-09, 04:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,475
Posted By sharkey00

Not bad stuff particularly if you get things on...

Not bad stuff particularly if you get things on some kind of discount.

The zippers last 2 years. Then they disintegrate.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-09, 06:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 785
Posted By sharkey00

If your primary purpose is getting around get...

If your primary purpose is getting around get something cheaper.

If you want to go fast. Race what you can replace. If you can shell out the additional 1500 if you crash go for it.
Forum: Commuting
04-23-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 720
Posted By sharkey00

When that happened to me I just unclipped the...

When that happened to me I just unclipped the right foot instead of the left and left the shoe on the bike....
Forum: Commuting
04-22-09, 11:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,877
Posted By sharkey00

No, I suspect my marathon plus tires would be...

No, I suspect my marathon plus tires would be much less likely to pick a staple up but if it hit right there is not stopping those things.
Forum: Commuting
04-19-09, 10:03 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,859
Posted By sharkey00

+1 But you forgot to mention the rain

+1 But you forgot to mention the rain
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,868
Posted By sharkey00

All of my bikes have come full Shimano but I...

All of my bikes have come full Shimano but I always replace with SRAM. I never really think about it but the SRAM parts always seem easier to deal with and cheaper. I guess I should think about a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 13,519
Posted By sharkey00

+1 I just about killed some woman by saying...

+1

I just about killed some woman by saying "on your left" about 10 ft out. She was in the shoulder I was in the middle of the right hand travel lane a good 5 ft away. She freaked out, swerved...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,466
Posted By sharkey00

In your position I would wait until your bike...

In your position I would wait until your bike starts breaking down. With Sora that should not take too long.

If you start having a lot of problems with things like shifters, wheels, ect that...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-15-09, 11:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,985
Posted By sharkey00

I think I am #350 or so on the wait list. I am...

I think I am #350 or so on the wait list. I am planning on doing the permanent route once they open the roads ect.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-10-09, 02:42 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 7,529
Posted By sharkey00

Here is my experience with my last car. Car was...

Here is my experience with my last car. Car was a sedan average gas mileage of about 27 fuel price calculated at $2 per gallon.
Purchase Price 1800 - sale price 4500 = 13500
Annual maintenance...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-07-09, 01:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 744
Posted By sharkey00

I think I actually do remember the saddlebag and...

I think I actually do remember the saddlebag and I remember talking to someone who I think was you at the end of the ride....

That lead group time was a bit shocking.....:twitchy:
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-06-09, 05:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 744
Posted By sharkey00

My friend was on the pinarello. At that point I...

My friend was on the pinarello. At that point I was probably right behind him on a Cannondale.

There were a lot of strong riders in that group and a few that did a lot of work to keep the pace...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-06-09, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 744
Posted By sharkey00

No, I came from the Whidbey side. Also, I had no...

No, I came from the Whidbey side. Also, I had no idea I was in for a sub 12 hour finish when I started. I met up with the group that was gunning for the 12 hour finish at around mile 60. I learned...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-06-09, 03:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 744
Posted By sharkey00

Nice write ups. Matt, I think I met up with your...

Nice write ups. Matt, I think I met up with your group when the saddle bag fell off. It seemed like the group was just rolling out from a stop and that would explain how we caught up. I ended up...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,821
Posted By sharkey00

Price. Point.

Price. Point.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 907
Posted By sharkey00

616 for the rim? Yikes, what rim is it?

616 for the rim? Yikes, what rim is it?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-09, 05:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,901
Posted By sharkey00

I commute in the dark in the winter and often...

I commute in the dark in the winter and often start or end rides in the dark. The biggest problem for me is hitting smaller objects that I do not identify properly or too late. I often mistake a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-31-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,077
Posted By sharkey00

And they missed the grease trucks...

And they missed the grease trucks (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_Trucks).

Lets face it the coffee sucks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-09, 09:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,963
Posted By sharkey00

There are a hopeless amount of variable but this...

There are a hopeless amount of variable but this (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=508341&highlight=training+wheel) is a good field test.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,836
Posted By sharkey00

Ride in the road. You are still going to get...

Ride in the road. You are still going to get killed but it will happen faster if you use the sidewalk.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-30-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,089
Posted By sharkey00

E-mail SIR. They will give the the official...

E-mail SIR. They will give the the official ruling.
Forum: Commuting
03-26-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 724
Posted By sharkey00

My preferred braking rim lasts about 2 years. I...

My preferred braking rim lasts about 2 years. I suspect 75% of that wear is from winter riding. My "good weather" bike rims should last about twice that. I hope....

I also keep kool stop in...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-26-09, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By sharkey00

I guess it can be if you count the bridge as...

I guess it can be if you count the bridge as land.....
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-25-09, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By sharkey00

300k ACP on Whidbey 4/4/2009

Who is going?

If I survive my ride this weekend, which will be a 200k makeup for missing the ride last weekend, I will be there. This will be my first official rando ride so my chances of a DNF...
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