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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-15, 02:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,225
Posted By stevebiker

Ugh. These critters can cause some serious...

Ugh. These critters can cause some serious damage. And there's little time to react.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-15, 11:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,225
Posted By stevebiker

Many of these animals seem to react to my...

Many of these animals seem to react to my approaching bike, and decide to make a dash for it across the path as I approach. I don't know what's going through their little brains, but is seems to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-15, 09:49 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,225
Posted By stevebiker

Bird flew into my spokes

Last year a rabbit ran in front of my front tire and I couldn't avoid him. Poor rabbit lost a leg, and hopefully died very soon to shorten its misery.

A few weeks ago a bird flew into my front...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-15, 01:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,536
Posted By stevebiker

I'm a hiker, and glucosamine has helped my knees...

I'm a hiker, and glucosamine has helped my knees a lot. It works.

Also, I second the comment about jogging. You jar your skeletal system when you bounce up and down. Cycling provides much of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-15, 11:51 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,880
Posted By stevebiker

I go backpacking in the mountains in the fall and...

I go backpacking in the mountains in the fall and winter. And skiing, in winter. And climb 14ers when I get the chance.

Cycling helps keep me in shape for when I can get away to the mountains.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-15, 01:43 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 70,472
Posted By stevebiker

My first career is hiking. Backpacking, in the...

My first career is hiking. Backpacking, in the mountains. It's a great cardio exercise, in addition to the enjoyment of being out of doors. However, since there are no mountains within about 600...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-15, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 920
Posted By stevebiker

Forget about taking new saddles out for a test...

Forget about taking new saddles out for a test drive. You can't tell if a saddle is right for you until months later, and I doubt any shop would accept a "return" on a used saddle.

Also, stay...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-15, 12:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,192
Posted By stevebiker

Interesting comments. I don't think I'll stop,...

Interesting comments. I don't think I'll stop, lay the bike over and crouch in a ditch the next time a thunderstorm pops up, but may be more circumspect about going out if thunderstorms are already...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-15, 12:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,192
Posted By stevebiker

Riding in thunderstorms

I live in an area that gets lots of thunderstorms. In the summer, it can rain nearly every day. Ergo, to ride regularly, you often find yourself riding in rain and thunder.

Do you worry about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-15, 12:00 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 16,581
Posted By stevebiker

Because you can't get a good, full carbon road...

Because you can't get a good, full carbon road bike for $850. At least not of any quality, that I know of.

Full carbon is more comfortable than a cheaper aluminum bike, which is probably what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-15, 11:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,212
Posted By stevebiker

I usually ride an hour after work, on most...

I usually ride an hour after work, on most weekday evenings. Since I ride on the Trace, a dedicated bike path, there are no vehicles to watch out for except at a few road crossings. So rush hour...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-15, 08:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,778
Posted By stevebiker

Count yourself lucky. You can push it on solo...

Count yourself lucky. You can push it on solo rides.

I've tried to get my lady into cycling, and even bought her a starter bike. She's gone down the road with me a half mile or less a few times,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-15, 09:03 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 12,754
Posted By stevebiker

My first and only true road bike, since I took up...

My first and only true road bike, since I took up cycling a few years ago: Scott CR1. It's a great full-carbon work of art.

Before that, I had a cheepie Wal-Mart steel-aluminum hybrid. Weighed...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-15, 08:58 AM
Replies: 681
Views: 54,503
Posted By stevebiker

I always ride on the Tammany Trace, a 30+ mile...

I always ride on the Tammany Trace, a 30+ mile dedicated bike path through the woods and suburbs. It's part of the Rails to Trails system, being converted from old railroad lines. No cars or other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-14, 11:17 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,753
Posted By stevebiker

Street shorts and flip-flops is my standard gear....

Street shorts and flip-flops is my standard gear. I'll never wear spandex or other weird-looking cycling clothing. To tell you the truth, guys who wear skin-tight spandex look gay.

Now, with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-14, 01:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,911
Posted By stevebiker

I agree.

I agree.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-14, 12:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,911
Posted By stevebiker

I thought of that at the time, but the woods are...

I thought of that at the time, but the woods are pretty thick in that area and I probably wouldn't have found him even if I'd stopped immediately, and I didn't have anything except my bare hands to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-14, 11:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,911
Posted By stevebiker

Rabbit ran into my bike, lost a leg

In my area the rabbit population has exploded. They're everywhere.

The other day, I was riding along and a rabbit was by the side of the bike path. So I gave him a couple feet of room,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-14, 12:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,757
Posted By stevebiker

Shimano is forgetful at times, but doesn't need a...

Shimano is forgetful at times, but doesn't need a walker and hasn't been diagnosed with Alzheimers or even Somtimers. So no, Shimano is not clinically in decline.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-14, 12:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,717
Posted By stevebiker

That's what I want to know. What's wrong...

That's what I want to know.

What's wrong with you, boy?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-14, 07:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,308
Posted By stevebiker

It's on its way. Thanks for the tip; I'll have...

It's on its way. Thanks for the tip; I'll have my R&D guys work on it.

Sorry, no royalties for your great idea. But thanks. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,189
Posted By stevebiker

Sorry to hear that, dude. Try waving to chicks...

Sorry to hear that, dude. Try waving to chicks instead.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-14, 12:53 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,757
Posted By stevebiker

Scott. I've had my CR1 for over a year now...

Scott.

I've had my CR1 for over a year now and it's ggggrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaat !
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-14, 03:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,436
Posted By stevebiker

Aviators. Can't get any more classic.

Aviators.

Can't get any more classic.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-14, 07:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,762
Posted By stevebiker

Congrats. I have a 2012 Scott CR1, and love it. ...

Congrats. I have a 2012 Scott CR1, and love it.

From the way the bike was described in the ad, it's good that you saw and rode it before plunking down the money.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-14, 01:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,059
Posted By stevebiker

If you buy a cheapie, you're going to spend a...

If you buy a cheapie, you're going to spend a fair amount of money upgrading it. Better to buy a quality bike, unless you're a total beginner (then your first bike should be cheap).

My Scott CR1...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-14, 12:58 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,570
Posted By stevebiker

Jen, you need a man. ;) Or a Glock and know...

Jen, you need a man. ;)

Or a Glock and know how to use it. Or bear spray, but only if the wind isn't blowing strongly in the wrong direction.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,968
Posted By stevebiker

Flat kit, 1 tube, CO2 inflator. It helps to...

Flat kit, 1 tube, CO2 inflator.

It helps to pack your tube in a plastic sandwich bag with talcum powder. The powder makes it easier to get the tube in place.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-14, 12:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,810
Posted By stevebiker

As a hiker, I've taken glucosamine for years, and...

As a hiker, I've taken glucosamine for years, and it works. In fact, if I stop taking it for a couple of weeks I notice the difference.

Try it. But stay away from the varieties with chondroiten....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-14, 12:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,037
Posted By stevebiker

Agreed.

Agreed.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-14, 12:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,491
Posted By stevebiker

I've thought of riding in the fall MS bikeathon,...

I've thought of riding in the fall MS bikeathon, but you need to get a $200.00 sponsor. It probably would not be hard to do that, but I don't have the time to go scouting around. Maybe later this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-14, 10:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,294
Posted By stevebiker

I ride because I live 800 miles from the nearest...

I ride because I live 800 miles from the nearest mountains. I'm actually a hiker and a skier, but one or two trips a year doesn't cut it, so I got into biking as an alternative. It gets me outside,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-14, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,263
Posted By stevebiker

If you want a Brooks, get a Brooks. You don't...

If you want a Brooks, get a Brooks. You don't need springs or "heavy duty" (what are you riding, a dump truck?), or any new gimmick the marketers come up with.

I have a B17 and it's great. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-14, 10:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,260
Posted By stevebiker

371256Apollo 11 Eagle. Full size is better.

371256Apollo 11 Eagle. Full size is better.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,578
Posted By stevebiker

I like the white one. Not too crazy about the...

I like the white one. Not too crazy about the red accents, but a white background is clean and classy. The black/gray just looks drab.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-14, 11:49 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,738
Posted By stevebiker

If by the "price of entry" you mean going from a...

If by the "price of entry" you mean going from a true starter bike to a good road bike, then yes, you'll need to spend about $2k.

That's assuming you've been riding for some time on a cheap...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-14, 11:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,906
Posted By stevebiker

Looks like we've crashed their site: ...

Looks like we've crashed their site:

ScientificAmerican.com Site Under Maintenance Sorry for the inconvenience. ScientificAmerican.com is currently down for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-14, 08:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,906
Posted By stevebiker

Hey, I used to kill a large bag of Lays in one...

Hey, I used to kill a large bag of Lays in one sitting, before I had to cut out salt. Damn, I loved those salty Lays potato chips. Could never eat just one! ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-14, 11:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,906
Posted By stevebiker

I also have hereditary high blood pressure (both...

I also have hereditary high blood pressure (both parents), and it's a constant battle. But cycling definitely brings the BP down. After doing a 50-miler, my BP will sometimes fall by 30 points. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,430
Posted By stevebiker

I have to admit though, the Trace is nothing...

I have to admit though, the Trace is nothing compared to Colorado. And not just for biking -- hiking, skiing, everything outdoors. Damn, I wish I lived there!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-14, 11:29 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,430
Posted By stevebiker

Here in Louisiana we have the Tammany Trace, a...

Here in Louisiana we have the Tammany Trace, a Rails-to-Trails dedicated bike path through the woods and suburbs. Former train tracks converted to a recreational path.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-14, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 916
Posted By stevebiker

Those shops are okay, but I'm looking for a "full...

Those shops are okay, but I'm looking for a "full service" cycling shop where I can also buy some good sativa to take on my rides.

;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-13, 06:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,761
Posted By stevebiker

It was a bone-chilling 67 degrees this morning...

It was a bone-chilling 67 degrees this morning before dawn! :eek: I almost turned off the air conditioning last night.

Usually in September we get at least a taste of "fall" weather here in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-13, 11:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,779
Posted By stevebiker

Cold? What's that? I'm in Louisiana, and...

Cold? What's that?

I'm in Louisiana, and it's still staying above 70 at night. The "coldest" it's gotten this fall is 64 degrees.

Ah, to live in Colorado ..... (dreamin')
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-13, 11:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,789
Posted By stevebiker

After work each day, about an hour (15 miles) ...

After work each day, about an hour (15 miles)

On weekends, I try to do one 50-miler, which takes about 3.5 hours.

So about 10 hours a week.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-13, 11:40 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,324
Posted By stevebiker

Hot women.

Hot women.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-13, 12:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,037
Posted By stevebiker

1,000 mile report: My B17 Brooks has passed the...

1,000 mile report: My B17 Brooks has passed the millenium mark. How does it feel?

Well, better than when it was new. At 500 miles, there was no real difference. But now, the leather seems to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,470
Posted By stevebiker

"muscle memory" helps build endurance?

My half-centuries have gotten easier. I'm wondering if it's because my body is just getting used to routine, as opposed to getting stronger.

I don't think my leg strength or oxygen capacity has...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,543
Posted By stevebiker

I read a book about a guy who cycled around the...

I read a book about a guy who cycled around the world, and passed through Tibet and the Himalayas. At one point he was almost at 20,000 feet, I believe, and directly opposite of Mt. Everest. Cool...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-13, 11:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,358
Posted By stevebiker

Flying bikes. Wow. Next thing you know,...

Flying bikes. Wow.

Next thing you know, they'll make pigs fly.
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