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Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-07, 05:15 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 6,914
Posted By msparks

You SUCK. I wish I would have rode when I...

You SUCK.

I wish I would have rode when I lived there. Man, I bet it's fun. Are there cycling groups in the city? Or do you ride alone?

I remember taking my mountain bike to a shop downtown....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-07, 06:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By msparks

I was about 15 miles into a 30 mile ride. After...

I was about 15 miles into a 30 mile ride. After the spoke went the wheel was way out. I took the shortest route home--Was going on a 50 miler but had to cut it short.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-07, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By msparks

When I bought the wheel, I got a spoke for both...

When I bought the wheel, I got a spoke for both of the rear sizes and one for the front.

So they used what came on the bike.

The wheel is true, but I haven't ridden on it yet. Will see...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-07, 07:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By msparks

Broken Spoke, what do I do

Well I have about 2500 miles on my current wheelset. It's a Mike Garcia, DT swiss 1.1 with a speedcific hub. They have been great since new, but I recently busted a spoke on the rear. I had it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-07, 09:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,311
Posted By msparks

It's over 90 degrees most days in TN when we go...

It's over 90 degrees most days in TN when we go for our ride. Good thing about bicycling is you can carry as much water as you need for a ride. I would say go for the ride, it will make you stronger.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-07, 09:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,926
Posted By msparks

Same goes for me, I was on a 58 trek for about...

Same goes for me, I was on a 58 trek for about 3000 miles. I could barely ride 30-40 miles without major discomfort.

I bought a new bike, a 56 and it fits perfect. If anything I might have the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-27-07, 08:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,788
Posted By msparks

Wonderful challenges to my sobriety already. ...

Wonderful challenges to my sobriety already.

Was going to grill out some chicken with a buddy of mine. I go out to get the grill started about 4:30 (that's my normal drinking time anyway) and WTF...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-25-07, 06:05 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,788
Posted By msparks

Thanks for the encouragement. I look forward to...

Thanks for the encouragement. I look forward to living the American Dream.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-25-07, 01:57 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,788
Posted By msparks

Um I really think the powerless thing is dealing...

Um I really think the powerless thing is dealing with things you have no control over, which in turns leads you to drink. I do believe you have the power to say no, the power to stay sober, and the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-24-07, 11:15 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,788
Posted By msparks

From what I have read, over 5 drinks a day is...

From what I have read, over 5 drinks a day is enough to cause serious problems. I have been drinking pretty steady for the last 15 years. I lived with my mother in law that was an alcoholic and we...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-24-07, 10:17 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,788
Posted By msparks

Hey guys, I'm back, and still an alcoholic. Fell...

Hey guys, I'm back, and still an alcoholic. Fell off the wagon hard since October of 06. Really started drinking harder and I'm trying AA tomorrow. I pretty sure it has affected my health. I really...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-03-07, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,083
Posted By msparks

Daughter is a Dancer

Hi,

My daughter is 14 and is a competitive dancer. She argues with me that cycling will build the "wrong" muscles for her dance career.

I argue that Cycling will give more stamina, stronger...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-04-06, 07:58 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,788
Posted By msparks

Disease or not I have been drinking pretty steady...

Disease or not I have been drinking pretty steady for about that long. I hope it's not to late?

So far made it 38 days without a drink. I had some wine last night (because I made a conscience...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-17-06, 09:11 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,788
Posted By msparks

Well made it past day 21. Doing well so...

Well made it past day 21.

Doing well so far. No meetings, no "need" for a drink. Still no friends (except my dog willow) but hey at least she don't complain.

Life is grand.

I'm alcohol...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-06, 08:27 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,616
Posted By msparks

how much can she pump? If she can do at least 90...

how much can she pump? If she can do at least 90 she will be more than fine.

Secondly how much does she weigh (don't answer that) but if she weighs less than a typical man 150 than there is no...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-10-06, 07:34 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,788
Posted By msparks

While Maybe I was on my way to being an...

While Maybe I was on my way to being an alcoholic, I don't think it's that hard at least for me. I'm on day 15 and I don't miss it at all. While in the future I would like to share a glass of wine...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-06-06, 04:16 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,788
Posted By msparks

Well I'm glad I was able to get off of it before...

Well I'm glad I was able to get off of it before going mad.

I'm on day 12 now.

I wish everyone great success with their addictions.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-05-06, 08:13 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,788
Posted By msparks

Just want to let everyone know that I'm about...

Just want to let everyone know that I'm about ready to finish day 11 without a drink.

I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but I doubt that I've gone more than a couple of days since 1993 or so. ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-22-06, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 863
Posted By msparks

Cycling will in no way help with your soreness...

Cycling will in no way help with your soreness after running.

This last year I took a military PT test where I have to run 2 miles. I did not run 1 time for the whole year. Man the next day I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-06, 08:40 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,788
Posted By msparks

Hey thanks for the support. To "thelazywon" Your...

Hey thanks for the support. To "thelazywon" Your an inspiration and I promise I will do better.

I don't want to give up drinking all together but maybe only do it with friends on special...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-10-06, 08:08 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,788
Posted By msparks

I am an alcholic!

Hey folks,

I'm coming off a 15 year marriage, and am drinink about every day. Bicycling has become a back seat to other things in life. So now I cannot keep up with the fast group. I'm wondering...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-06, 05:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 491
Posted By msparks

Dude your anorexic? You if you are not gaining...

Dude your anorexic? You if you are not gaining weight or losing your body is doing what it's supposed to.

I'm 5'11" and weight about 16-165 and eat normally. I lost about 5-7 lbs since winter but...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-06, 07:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,476
Posted By msparks

Wow, southwest, south and eastern culture. ...

Wow, southwest, south and eastern culture.

What are you looking for. I would say B'ham has the lowest cost of living. Schools might not be the best, but it's a cool location which is close to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-06, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 369
Posted By msparks

That's an understatement. Unless your running 28c...

That's an understatement. Unless your running 28c or MTB tires I woudln't ride a road bike on it, it sucks.

Highway 5 is much better and just as scenic. Stop by said bike shop they can help you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-06, 06:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 787
Posted By msparks

No I'm talking another road bike that is...

No I'm talking another road bike that is identical to what I have now.

I have a second bike which is my mountain bike that I have a second set of wheels (road tires) set up on it. plus some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-06, 05:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 787
Posted By msparks

should I buy a spare bike?

Well, so far 800 miles on the current bike. I really like the feel and the ride of my current bike.

Should I buy a spare that I will keep for the next few years to have a second bike? I know in...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-09-06, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By msparks

I find that time is also a factor if I'm hungry...

I find that time is also a factor if I'm hungry or not. Most rides under an hour, not really hungry. Go to 1 1/2 and I'm usually pretty hungry, 2-3 hour rides and it seems like I'm hungry for 2 days...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-09-06, 06:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,085
Posted By msparks

Now if we can just get him to some English...

Now if we can just get him to some English classes we could all understand. Even without the acronmys I still don't understand what he is talking about.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-08-06, 08:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,346
Posted By msparks

I'm sorry for you all, I don't know what I would...

I'm sorry for you all, I don't know what I would do if I couldn't eat Peanut butter. I eat it sometime 3 times a day. Matter of fact just had a half of PB sandwich (no jelly) Yum.

Sorry that they...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-06, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,265
Posted By msparks

I'll second the Ultregra pedals. I bought mine...

I'll second the Ultregra pedals. I bought mine last year on Ebay for like $89 (new) if you can get them for under $100 that includes shipping you have a great pedal.

The 105's are good, but a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-06, 07:30 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,684
Posted By msparks

What about BMC. You don't see many of those...

What about BMC. You don't see many of those around.

http://www.bmc-racing.com/

I love the seat-tube area. It's so industrial looking.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-06, 07:07 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,815
Posted By msparks

Biggest complaint is the bottom bracket for me,...

Biggest complaint is the bottom bracket for me, it was pure junk. I now have a good FSA BB.

I've got 761 mile on it and it's a great bike. I enjoy doing my own tuning and work, so I don't worry...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-06, 06:56 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,896
Posted By msparks

In all honesty, with me it's not about riding...

In all honesty, with me it's not about riding with shaved legs. I think I've moved beyond that, it's more about a more clean feeling all over my body. From the neck down I really can't stand hair...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-06, 02:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,006
Posted By msparks

I have a 2002 Triumph Sprint ST. .

I have a 2002 Triumph Sprint ST. .
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-06, 10:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,298
Posted By msparks

Here are some pics of the new wheels I ordered...

Here are some pics of the new wheels I ordered from Mike Garcia. He had a new hubset come in called Serenity (10spd rear only) which dropped the weight a little.

644gr front and
792 gr rear.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-06, 09:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 933
Posted By msparks

PS I just ordered a set of MG's like you have...

PS I just ordered a set of MG's like you have listed on the attachment. But I got his new Serenity hubset (10 spd only) and the weight without tape is 1436. It's a sweet wheelset.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-06, 08:29 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,244
Posted By msparks

Here is a good link that has a lot of info about...

Here is a good link that has a lot of info about cycling and nutrition:
http://www.cptips.com/lifesty.htm

I think the key is to get those "empty" calories out. Carbs aren't bad as long as they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-06, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By msparks

Funny Stuff

Hey read about this product in the Wall Street Journal a few days ago. The website is very funny.

http://www.shaveeverywhere.com/

I might try this when my braun electric shaver wears out.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-06, 02:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,298
Posted By msparks

I just got my custom build from MG DT 1.1's and a...

I just got my custom build from MG DT 1.1's and a new speedcific hub called serenity with his standard Wheelsmith AE15/XE/14 spokes.

I haven't mounted them yet so I can't get any pics but will do...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-06, 01:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,148
Posted By msparks

Also there is nothing wrong with riding at the...

Also there is nothing wrong with riding at the back of the line the whole time to get the gist of pace line riding. When your group starts doing the rotation of the the person pulling he will break...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-06, 03:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,808
Posted By msparks

I use SPD SL's does that count? The older...

I use SPD SL's does that count?

The older style MTB SPD's would put a hot spot on my foot because the pressure was concentrated in one area. I put SPD's on my my MTB with MTB shoes so I can walk...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-06, 09:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,350
Posted By msparks

Man that's a rought looking road. Scenery looks...

Man that's a rought looking road. Scenery looks nice though
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-06, 07:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 642
Posted By msparks

Go with the equipes if you want something heavy....

Go with the equipes if you want something heavy. I had to buy a set last year when my stock wheels had to be returned because they were messed up in shipping.

On the second note My equipes will...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-06, 08:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,341
Posted By msparks

Neither, The benefit of the compact for me...

Neither,

The benefit of the compact for me is that I can stay in the big chain ring on most of the climbs around here, the other benefit on the climbs that do have to shift down do is that I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 09:40 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,538
Posted By msparks

Hey are even higher than that. Check out the pro...

Hey are even higher than that. Check out the pro riders their shifters are way up high, If your riding 100 miles at time having your hoods that far down would definatley cause some numbness/pain.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 09:37 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,538
Posted By msparks

You know don't you think it would be more...

You know don't you think it would be more advisable to have something that is comfortable than something that fit's a plumb bob?

My first bike was fit at a shop. 58 CM trek, after changing out...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 07:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,649
Posted By msparks

What the heck are you saying. The Moto will last...

What the heck are you saying. The Moto will last at least as long as the bianchi, I would bet longer since it probably has better components.

The only difference is are you willing to do working...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 07:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,990
Posted By msparks

How long have you been riding? You have to...

How long have you been riding?

You have to remember some of the older guys have been riding for a lot of years. They have more endurance.

I just went out on my first club ride of the year last...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-06, 08:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,677
Posted By msparks

Kind of off topic, but you also might want to...

Kind of off topic, but you also might want to check out Rudy Project. they have some cool styles and the ability to "RX" your glasses. I'm going the clip on route with my Rudy's becuase I want to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-05, 08:43 PM
Replies: 422
Views: 31,249
Posted By msparks

Darn, I think I want a black one too. But...

Darn,

I think I want a black one too. But they raised the price $100. Jeez.

I really like the seat that comes on this bike. I'm digging it.
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