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Forum: Northeast
10-29-13, 10:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,263
Posted By Fishy

The Harlem Rail Trail is on the east side of...

The Harlem Rail Trail is on the east side of Dutchess County. It runs from the Wassiac Station at the top of the Harlem Valley MetroNorth line to Millerton Station. (~10.5 miles).

There's an...
Forum: Northeast
10-29-13, 02:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,263
Posted By Fishy

The trail is terrific - glad you enjoyed it. ...

The trail is terrific - glad you enjoyed it.

People are out and about on that trail even in the dead of winter - skiers, walkers, runners, even the occasional fat-tired bike.

The trail systems...
Forum: Touring
08-20-10, 10:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By Fishy

I've taken mine on several business trips and one...

I've taken mine on several business trips and one (short) bike tour - I'm on the east coast and basically have 3G wherever I go. It'll flip to EDGE once in a while, but with the exception of far...
Forum: Northeast
08-09-10, 11:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Posted By Fishy

Tom - Thank you - I grabbed a copy. Between...

Tom -

Thank you - I grabbed a copy. Between that and the Adventure Cycling map, I think we have a plan. And it includes Acadia, Wanderer.

(Hijack away, Raybo - feel free!)

Thanks to all!
...
Forum: Northeast
08-05-10, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By Fishy

Road bike might extend your range a bit if you...

Road bike might extend your range a bit if you wanted to explore the area. Either way, you'll be fine

I rode up to Provincetown from Brewster a couple of times this week - both times with road...
Forum: Northeast
07-25-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,253
Posted By Fishy

I think you need to think about getting rid of...

I think you need to think about getting rid of this thread.

They trued your wheel and repaired two broken spokes for $26 while you waited? And you think you were done wrong?

No offense, but I...
Forum: Northeast
07-25-10, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Posted By Fishy

Touring coastal Maine - advice needed

We're taking a week off in late August to bike up the coast of Maine - likely going to start in Portsmouth and end wherever we end after five or six days of riding.

Any locals have any advice on...
Forum: Northeast
07-13-10, 12:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By Fishy

Very low key - consider it a timed charity ride. ...

Very low key - consider it a timed charity ride.

You won't need a USAC license, you won't be lining up against Mark Cavendish and you'll even see a few folks out there racing on hybrids and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-10-10, 10:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,830
Posted By Fishy

Mixing different forms of sugar can upset some...

Mixing different forms of sugar can upset some stomaches. Also, be sure not to overeat - depending on your size, you're probably looking at 300 calories an hour.

Personally, I avoid simple sugars...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-10-10, 01:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,665
Posted By Fishy

I'd agree with Richard on the need to maintain...

I'd agree with Richard on the need to maintain detailed training logs and structured training. The supplements are fine, but you can only digest so many calories during the effort - there's no magic...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-10-10, 12:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,648
Posted By Fishy

Honestly, I don't see a heck of a lot of benefit...

Honestly, I don't see a heck of a lot of benefit to putting 260 pounds over top of a 23c tire.

I'm about 90 pounds lighter and I don't realize any serious benefit from 23c tires either - I stick...
Forum: Northeast
07-08-10, 12:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,481
Posted By Fishy

Yes. It was something of a muddle - we...

Yes.

It was something of a muddle - we decided on a Saturday night to ride to my in-law's on Cape Cod and left the following Monday morning.

We entered Connecticut near South Kent and had a...
Forum: Northeast
07-06-10, 08:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,481
Posted By Fishy

The bus service works fine for the two bridges...

The bus service works fine for the two bridges heading into Newport. The normal commuter buses have a two-bike rack mounted to the front of them - stick the bike in there and bring your panniers on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-10, 09:38 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 29,113
Posted By Fishy

I've had mine for two or three years and it's...

I've had mine for two or three years and it's fine.

I'm not sure how you can get the etching to "fade" on one of these things without using a power tool on it.
Forum: Northeast
06-21-10, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,926
Posted By Fishy

Nice ride, Ken - thanks for the write up. ...

Nice ride, Ken - thanks for the write up.

You mean there are hotter days coming? Oof - it was pretty steamy this weekend, especially with the humidity.
Forum: Northeast
06-21-10, 12:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,130
Posted By Fishy

Casual riders would be welcome. Be ready to...

Casual riders would be welcome.

Be ready to climb, though.
Forum: Touring
06-20-10, 09:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,891
Posted By Fishy

You can easily go from the city to Bennington and...

You can easily go from the city to Bennington and back in nine days - from Poughkeepsie to Bennington is a pretty easy two-day trip.

A couple of thoughts on the above....

1) The Poughkeepsie to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-10, 07:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,389
Posted By Fishy

I'm scared to death of doing that - I would have...

I'm scared to death of doing that - I would have once already, but my in-laws have the only two-car garage in the world that will let a sedan with a bike on a rack pull in without incident.

I...
Forum: Northeast
06-16-10, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 533
Posted By Fishy

Ditto on Wellfleet and Truro - I think there is a...

Ditto on Wellfleet and Truro - I think there is a good hill right along side the water at Marconi Beach near the entrance to the bike trail.

Nickerson State Park is quiet and fairly hilly.
Forum: Northeast
05-17-10, 02:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,716
Posted By Fishy

The Walkway was turned over to the state and is...

The Walkway was turned over to the state and is now an official NY State Park. Unfortunately, NY state is broke and the state parks are suffering....the $5 fee for parking was a state decision. You...
Forum: Touring
03-01-10, 12:29 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,568
Posted By Fishy

I have a Kindle 2 and I think it's brilliant....

I have a Kindle 2 and I think it's brilliant. Love the convenience of it - also love being able to sync my account and being able to pick right up and read on my iphone if I'm stuck in traffic or...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-10, 04:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,297
Posted By Fishy

Good advice. The LHT is anything but zippy....

Good advice.

The LHT is anything but zippy. It is anti-zippy. Pleasant? Comfy? Versatile? Yup, yup and yup. Zippy? Nope. I'll use it to tow my daughter on a trail-a-bike, carry stuff to the beach,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-10, 01:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,297
Posted By Fishy

You can definitely fit fenders on the Surly - it...

You can definitely fit fenders on the Surly - it is a full-blown touring bike.

These really are two completely different bikes - I'm sure the Surly weighs eight or nine pounds more than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-10, 11:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 551
Posted By Fishy

I have one on my touring bike. Comfortable, heavy...

I have one on my touring bike. Comfortable, heavy - probably going to stay on the shelf this year as I don't that it is anymore comfortable for me than the Aliantes I have on my other bikes.

You...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-21-10, 01:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,364
Posted By Fishy

A trick from marathon training....after a serious...

A trick from marathon training....after a serious ride, and 120 miles on a fixie qualifies, sit in a cold bath covering your legs for 15 minutes. Jump in the shower after that to warm up and then...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-10, 08:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,673
Posted By Fishy

Jawbones. Really like them. Have three...

Jawbones. Really like them.

Have three lenses with them - orange and two sets of darker, polarized lenses. One set is vented - can take it or leave it as far as cycling goes, but it helps when...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-15-10, 02:04 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,023
Posted By Fishy

Fig Newtons, beef jerky and raisins....

Fig Newtons, beef jerky and raisins. Occasionally, jelly beans. If it's very hot, I'll go for some sort of sports drink and cut 50/50 with water - will fill up one bottle with the mix and then drink...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-10, 01:28 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,877
Posted By Fishy

Trek 2200, back in around 1992. I was in...

Trek 2200, back in around 1992.

I was in college and the shop that sponsored our club had a close-out deal on that year's Treks. I think I paid about $800 for it.

Carbon main triangle, aluminum...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-10-10, 11:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,478
Posted By Fishy

I'm your height, but about 35 pounds lighter - my...

I'm your height, but about 35 pounds lighter - my cross bike is a 58 with a 58.5 top tube and a 110mm stem. It's a roomy set-up.

Your set-up sounds a little tight for me, but honestly, if you're...
Forum: Touring
02-09-10, 12:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,618
Posted By Fishy

It was a no-name carbon fork that was sourced by...

It was a no-name carbon fork that was sourced by my LBS - basically looked like a knock-off of a carbon fork that Fuji used on some of their bikes. (Fuji World, I think.) I bought it for a cyclocross...
Forum: Touring
02-07-10, 11:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,618
Posted By Fishy

I don't. Have used one for about four years...

I don't.

Have used one for about four years with no issues. Was initially apprehensive, but it turned out well.
Forum: Touring
01-27-10, 01:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,573
Posted By Fishy

For commuting and your relatively short planned...

For commuting and your relatively short planned tour, it will work just fine. Would not worry about the frame being aluminum either.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-17-10, 08:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 881
Posted By Fishy

Aero bars on a hybrid? Not the way to go. If...

Aero bars on a hybrid? Not the way to go.

If you're looking for another position or if your hands are not comfortable on the bike, consider bar ends or replace the grips with Ergon grips. Might...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-16-10, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,312
Posted By Fishy

I hung mine on the Park scale - a size 58 runs a...

I hung mine on the Park scale - a size 58 runs a shade under 21 pounds. Plenty light for what it is.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-16-10, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,312
Posted By Fishy

I have a Redline Conquest Team and a 2010...

I have a Redline Conquest Team and a 2010 Cannondale Cyclocross 5. Bought them to replace a gaggle of Giant TCXs that were ready for Craigslist after a few years of thrashing.

The Team is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 582
Posted By Fishy

Giant doesn't allow their bikes to be distributed...

Giant doesn't allow their bikes to be distributed online - you have to pick 'em up at a dealer.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-10, 10:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 626
Posted By Fishy

Having owned variants of both bikes, you really...

Having owned variants of both bikes, you really cannot go wrong with either frame.

However, the Redline does generally hang better components on their bikes as compared to Cannondale at the same...
Forum: Touring
01-04-10, 10:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,092
Posted By Fishy

I've had one for about 3,000 miles - I just put...

I've had one for about 3,000 miles - I just put it on the bike and never did anything else to it.

No complaints, no issues.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-03-10, 09:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,098
Posted By Fishy

Cross bikes make good long-distance rides. I've...

Cross bikes make good long-distance rides. I've ridden double centuries on a road bike, (now a Giant Defy Advanced 1, but previously on a Madone), and on a cross bike. (Giant TCX and a Cannondale...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-09, 03:46 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,464
Posted By Fishy

I'm 6'1", 164 pounds - I get to ride ride against...

I'm 6'1", 164 pounds - I get to ride ride against much fitter people in the cycling club and run against much fitter people in the runners' club.

Then, I get to hear people at work or at family...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-21-09, 11:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 852
Posted By Fishy

It does sound like your cleat is too far forward,...

It does sound like your cleat is too far forward, but you may want to try loosening the straps or buckles on your shoe first.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-19-09, 02:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,715
Posted By Fishy

If you were good with the CAAD 8 road bike,...

If you were good with the CAAD 8 road bike, perhaps take a look at Cannondales with the CAAD 8 'cross frame. More relaxed than the road frame.

Not sure what the model would be where you are, but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-16-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,403
Posted By Fishy

Very active cyclocross scene in Connecticut -...

Very active cyclocross scene in Connecticut - have seen races in Hartford, Southington and out in Mansfield Hollow, near UConn.

Google will point you in the right direction. Lots of links.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-09, 09:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,700
Posted By Fishy

Exact opposite situation with the Giant TCX -...

Exact opposite situation with the Giant TCX - could mount a long-reach caliper in the back, but there is no provision for it in the front fork.

They make good general purpose road bikes. Relaxed,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-09, 12:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 532
Posted By Fishy

Bergs = mountains. He's got some climbs in...

Bergs = mountains.

He's got some climbs in the Adirondacks up there.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-09, 12:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,189
Posted By Fishy

I have a cross bike set up with a set of mavic...

I have a cross bike set up with a set of mavic open sports and Gatorskins that serves as a rain bike, pull-the-daughter-on-the-half-wheeler bike, indoor trainer bike, winter bike and occasional...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-09, 01:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,315
Posted By Fishy

My brother is the same 5'8-5'9" and he also rides...

My brother is the same 5'8-5'9" and he also rides an M/L Giant. I'm over 6'1" and ride a large, but even get comfortable on his M/L - there seems to be a lot of overlap possible - I'd advice the OP...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-09, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 904
Posted By Fishy

I don't use the gel with the Fizik bar tape on my...

I don't use the gel with the Fizik bar tape on my road bike - don't really need it.

I do use bar gels on my touring bike, but I think it's Specialized - no complaints, it's pretty comfy stuff.
Forum: Northeast
11-29-09, 05:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By Fishy

The rail trail is nice during the offseason....

The rail trail is nice during the offseason. Gotta dress for it, though -- as stated above, that wind is mean at this time of year.

Forget cycling-specific gloves, I go with full-blown winter...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-09, 12:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 588
Posted By Fishy

I just do not feel good about what I have eaten...

I just do not feel good about what I have eaten over the past two days. The Thanksgiving goings-on were one thing, the leftovers were another, but those Doublestuff Oreos were just over the top.

I...
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