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08-26-19, 10:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,402
Posted By luevelvet

I’ve really been digging Behind the Bastards...

I’ve really been digging Behind the Bastards lately.
06-20-19, 04:21 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,333
Posted By luevelvet

The lungs were designed to take in any chemical...

The lungs were designed to take in any chemical you breathe in and pass it to the bloodstream There’s no rule that’s says it’s only designed for oxygen. Nitrogen, CO2 etc are all part of the air we...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-19, 04:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,525
Posted By luevelvet

After 15 years we hope she got it working as well...

After 15 years we hope she got it working as well lol ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-19, 04:44 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,712
Posted By luevelvet

DCRM is right in stating that most Wahoo folks...

DCRM is right in stating that most Wahoo folks bought the Bolt or Elemnt because of issues with Garmin. When researching which computer I should by for my wife and I. All of the issues people bring...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-19, 12:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 879
Posted By luevelvet

I can't imagine riding without gloves or my...

I can't imagine riding without gloves or my wrists start to hurt after 15 mins of riding. I think it's really that easy sometimes. :P
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 17,139
Posted By luevelvet

I hear they're injecting EPO into the carbon...

I hear they're injecting EPO into the carbon frames now a days...
05-27-19, 07:49 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 22,074
Posted By luevelvet

Back in the 80’s my brother (RIP) found one in...

Back in the 80’s my brother (RIP) found one in the trash behind a big department store. No idea how or why it wound up there but he gave it to mom who still has it to this day!
05-23-19, 06:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,349
Posted By luevelvet

I’m a big fan of The GCN universe. GMBN, GTN etc...

I’m a big fan of The GCN universe. GMBN, GTN etc are all rather entertaining if you’re into all of the niches.

The Vegan Cyclist on YT can be entertaining if not a bit goofy. I try not to judge...
05-22-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,898
Posted By luevelvet

Maybe something like this will suffice? It’s not...

Maybe something like this will suffice? It’s not a ear bud blocking all sound rather it sits above your ear so you can still hear everything else around you. My wife picked up a set and seems to like...
05-21-19, 12:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,611
Posted By luevelvet

It very much depends on location. Our local Aldi...

It very much depends on location. Our local Aldi isn't the nicest but we've never had issues with spoiled/rotten food in the many years we've been going there. We buy lots of pork loins and have...
05-21-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,611
Posted By luevelvet

Just snagged one myself. It's good to have a...

Just snagged one myself. It's good to have a backup or even an extra one if you're cleaning multiple bikes at once. Great deal!
05-21-19, 10:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,648
Posted By luevelvet

It may not have ended with a question mark but...

It may not have ended with a question mark but...
05-21-19, 05:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,648
Posted By luevelvet

Someone asks a legit question and everyone gets...

Someone asks a legit question and everyone gets on his *** for being a shill? Grow up folks lol.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,228
Posted By luevelvet

So much for resolutions, amirite? :) great...

So much for resolutions, amirite? :)

great looking bike man!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-19, 05:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 36,836
Posted By luevelvet

I think you made a good choice and while it’s...

I think you made a good choice and while it’s more bike than you think you’ll need, you got one that is perfect for the job at hand. They’re comfortable yet fast enough to not hold you back. Enjoy...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-19, 05:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,845
Posted By luevelvet

Its just part of his charm here. :)

Its just part of his charm here. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-19, 12:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,189
Posted By luevelvet

With the bankruptcy and the fact that Fuji was...

With the bankruptcy and the fact that Fuji was never one of the sexy brands, sites just don't see the desire to see much info about these bikes.

I did ride a Roubaix during the Performance...
05-17-19, 06:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,748
Posted By luevelvet

I participated in my first sprint tri last month...

I participated in my first sprint tri last month and the amount of Walmart bikes there was amazing to me. Of course there were some folks with 5-10k TT bikes but it was definitely mixed in with all...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 36,836
Posted By luevelvet

No, I never felt the need to because having tried...

No, I never felt the need to because having tried different wheels on different bikes and I didn't really notice a difference. Again, it's my opinion but I don't think it's a wise investment to spend...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 36,836
Posted By luevelvet

First off, this is my opinion and doesn't...

First off, this is my opinion and doesn't necessarily mean I'm "right"...

IMO, for folks like us (fairly new to the sport and not looking to become a "pro") the stock wheels that come with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-19, 06:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 36,836
Posted By luevelvet

SL5 is all you need. Just picked up a 2019 a few...

SL5 is all you need. Just picked up a 2019 a few months back and I love it for all of the reasons you’re looking into it for. It’s comfortable yet quick.

My opinion, don't spend any extra on new...
Forum: Southeast
05-13-19, 08:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 504
Posted By luevelvet

Stolen Hermes MTB near Orlando

I was just advertised this CL ad in FB so this person must really want their bike back (who wouldn't). I figure I would post it here in case anyone has seen this come across any of their radars.
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Forum: Southeast
05-10-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,406
Posted By luevelvet

Welcome to Florida! :) Where in Orlando...

Welcome to Florida! :)

Where in Orlando will you be moving to (if you haven’t already?).

I’m on the east side near UCF:

There’s a short 10m ride near UCF and the Greenway Trail.

An...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-19, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,291
Posted By luevelvet

I see others have chimed in as well and I would...

I see others have chimed in as well and I would certainly echo their sentiments here. Pretty standard setup IMO and the Tektro should work for you. You may consider posting in the Bike Mechanics...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-19, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,291
Posted By luevelvet

If you can, post a pic of the brakes in their...

If you can, post a pic of the brakes in their current state. Just remove the first H from the URL ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-19, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,291
Posted By luevelvet

You have a few ways to look at it. Have a LBS...

You have a few ways to look at it. Have a LBS (local bike shop) make recommendations and go with it (or try to convince them for cheaper parts). Or you can look at sourcing the pieces that need to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-19, 06:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,987
Posted By luevelvet

Go for it! Nothing wrong with changing it up! :)

Go for it! Nothing wrong with changing it up! :)
05-09-19, 05:39 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,953
Posted By luevelvet

We have carbon forks on all of our bikes (gravel...

We have carbon forks on all of our bikes (gravel and road) and they’ve held up without any issues. I wouldn’t worry so much about that to be honest. Get the Ribble, seems like a decently spec’ed bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-19, 06:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,893
Posted By luevelvet

A cookie for you sir, bravo! lol

A cookie for you sir, bravo! lol
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-19, 02:58 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,893
Posted By luevelvet

Oh how I wish I could have seen that first hand....

Oh how I wish I could have seen that first hand. It’s one of my favorite movies of all time and I make a point to watch it once or twice a year. :p
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-19, 02:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,893
Posted By luevelvet

Just replying to say that I love your screen name...

Just replying to say that I love your screen name and if you are indeed the Sausage King of Chicago (who can lunch at Chez Quis) I’m sure you can afford a new bike. ;)
05-06-19, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By luevelvet

Generally speaking all pedals should fit the...

Generally speaking all pedals should fit the cranks on your bike/trainer.

Its really not too expensive to buy a new set of pedals for $50-$75 and you’ll really want to head to a shop and try on...
05-05-19, 11:39 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 17,649
Posted By luevelvet

There aren’t too many differences when you reach...

There aren’t too many differences when you reach the 2-5k range. Almost anything above that you’ll be paying for marketing and the name badge.

Decide what you want for components and go and test...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-19, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,113
Posted By luevelvet

It looks like the brakes on the Giant are not...

It looks like the brakes on the Giant are not Shimano and maybe the crankset is their own brand as well. This is where companies like Giant can cut a few dollars off of other bikes that have full...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,113
Posted By luevelvet

If the Domane is anywhere near 2500, you can...

If the Domane is anywhere near 2500, you can certainly pick up a brand new 2019 with full 105 groupo with hydraulic disc brakes. I just paid 2500 for my 2019 Domane SL5 a few months back.

If...
05-02-19, 08:31 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 27,309
Posted By luevelvet

From reading their Wikipedia page it seems the...

From reading their Wikipedia page it seems the original statement was partially correct...

"Brands also manufactured by Kinesis include Commencal, Diamondback Bicycles...
05-02-19, 04:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 30,976
Posted By luevelvet

It all comes down to which substance folks decide...

It all comes down to which substance folks decide to take for their particular sport. In cycling EPO is popular since it increases aerobic performance and can be difficult to test for at times. Watch...
05-01-19, 08:12 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 15,145
Posted By luevelvet

I don’t mind the dogs or even owners using longer...

I don’t mind the dogs or even owners using longer than reasonable leashes. What I can’t stand are those who can’t control their dog when it’s needed. Whether its skateboarders, roller bladers or...
05-01-19, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,628
Posted By luevelvet

Have you considered a Seasucker? We have one and...

Have you considered a Seasucker? We have one and it’s actually really cool.

https://www.seasucker.com/collections/bike
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-19, 11:20 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,130
Posted By luevelvet

If you read the whole thread (yes, I went down...

If you read the whole thread (yes, I went down that rabbit hole) you'll see that the knee issues weren't affecting his cycling. At any rate, I don't care, the guy had a simple question which I'm sure...
05-01-19, 06:51 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,934
Posted By luevelvet

It all depends on what your budget is and what...

It all depends on what your budget is and what you’re looking to do. If you’re just starting out and are on a limited budget then getting something affordable now with the intent of upgrading later...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-19, 12:30 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,130
Posted By luevelvet

Two posts and they're in this thread, 5 years...

Two posts and they're in this thread, 5 years apart. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-19, 06:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,528
Posted By luevelvet

It reset my custom screen and wouldn’t sync with...

It reset my custom screen and wouldn’t sync with Strava for one ride but after I reconfigured my screens for another ride everything seemed to start working again. The screen reset issue happened to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-19, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By luevelvet

If you're not sure about all of the bits and bobs...

If you're not sure about all of the bits and bobs that go into restoring a used bike into workable condition, then you're really at the mercy of a local bike shop that will recommend and do the work....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-19, 07:10 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 19,793
Posted By luevelvet

I get all of that...but beer makes me ill these...

I get all of that...but beer makes me ill these days and the thought of it before or after a ride is especially unsettling. Hey, it's no jab on anyone who does enjoy a cold brew before/after a ride,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-19, 09:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,642
Posted By luevelvet

You would use the TT bike for personal training...

You would use the TT bike for personal training to get more comfortable using it but it's definitely not something that is terribly welcomed on group rides unless everyone is training with their TT...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-19, 07:20 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 19,793
Posted By luevelvet

Even worse if you ask me! lol

Even worse if you ask me! lol
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 19,793
Posted By luevelvet

I never understood thew whole "beer after a ride"...

I never understood thew whole "beer after a ride" thing. Just seems so backwards to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-19, 09:31 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 9,227
Posted By luevelvet

I‘m sure it’s great along with all of the others...

I‘m sure it’s great along with all of the others that are comparable. I just haven’t had the opportunity to try them myself to note the differences between what I have currently.

Also where in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-19, 05:44 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 9,227
Posted By luevelvet

I don’t feel the need for anything more than what...

I don’t feel the need for anything more than what I have but man I would love to be able to try the different makes and models for a few rides then try the next etc. I love my Trek Domane but...
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