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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-12, 07:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,576
Posted By nickgold

Just another update, MAN I love this damn bike!...

Just another update, MAN I love this damn bike! I'll make sure to post a picture soon. No regrets at ALL. :D
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-12, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,021
Posted By nickgold

I stowed my Brompton in the overhead bin on a...

I stowed my Brompton in the overhead bin on a recent NYC to Baltimore trip on the NE Regional. Had it in the black bag, it looked just like any other piece of luggage. So slick. :) Big part of the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-12, 09:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,576
Posted By nickgold

Things I'm loving so far: • I'm actually...

Things I'm loving so far:

• I'm actually able to fold/unfold in a few moments now, after only a few days! What seemed like a series of semi-awkward movements even a day or two ago now are coming...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-12, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,512
Posted By nickgold

I just bought my Brompton from NYCeWheels, and...

I just bought my Brompton from NYCeWheels, and really liked them. It's not that far a trek, when you have a bicycle! :-)
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-26-12, 12:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,576
Posted By nickgold

I am SO GLAD that I am not the first one to...

I am SO GLAD that I am not the first one to notice that Brompton's are essential pieces of the ideal zombie apocalypse kit!!!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-24-12, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,576
Posted By nickgold

I went All In today!

This afternoon I visited NYCeWheels and walked out with quite the ride.

Brompton M6L, black, w/ Eazy Wheels, Cover w/ Saddlebag, C Bag, and Shimano dynamo light kit. ALSO, I had them install the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-09-08, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 841
Posted By nickgold

Yeah when I was re-fitted today based on the...

Yeah when I was re-fitted today based on the Tricross' geometry we actually ordered the 49, which of course drove home how much of a shrimp I am heheh. :-) Wana be able to hop on and off easily of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-09-08, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 841
Posted By nickgold

Nice! Druid Hill Park is about a 5-10 minute...

Nice! Druid Hill Park is about a 5-10 minute bike ride from my house, and about a 1 minute ride from work! And heck, with the state of Baltimore City streets, pretty much just going anywhere is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-09-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 841
Posted By nickgold

Well, I haven't received any responses yet, but I...

Well, I haven't received any responses yet, but I thought I would update and say that I just ordered a Tricross Expert Double (2008) from my LBS (Princeton Sports in Baltimore) and I am PUMPED! Got...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-08-08, 11:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 841
Posted By nickgold

2008 Specialized Tricrosses

I might pick one of these up to replace my recently stolen 2004 Allez Comp Double. I live in Baltimore City now, not county, and the roads SUCK. Would use this for a short commute, bombing around,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-06, 10:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 243
Posted By nickgold

Winter clothes for short men

OK, so it's getting a little late in the season to bring this up. But I slacked this winter, I admit it. And now that th ebike is on the trianer and getting some use, I am thinking, it may be cool...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-05, 08:09 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 14,388
Posted By nickgold

Well, this is the bike I have, but it's the...

Well, this is the bike I have, but it's the picture off the Specialized site, not _my_ bike ('04 Allez Comp double):

http://www.franchisland.com/bike.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-05, 08:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,207
Posted By nickgold

I don't know what's more frightening -- this...

I don't know what's more frightening -- this whole odyssey of The Knave vs. Hip, or the fact that when I saw the thread title "Sweet Jesus they're multiplying," I instantly thought it must relate to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-05, 08:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,746
Posted By nickgold

Bah, I watch music videos mostly when on the...

Bah, I watch music videos mostly when on the trainer. To heck with training videos, I would rather watch Gwen Stefani strut her stuff. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-05, 07:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,898
Posted By nickgold

I love my compact baby! She treats me well. ...

I love my compact baby! She treats me well. Now, I may be a dolt -- I bought the first bike I test-rode. But, it was after doing a CRAPLOAD of research, and reflected my measurements without...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-05, 07:15 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,857
Posted By nickgold

Anyone ever get any dates through biking? I am...

Anyone ever get any dates through biking? I am hoping that it's not so uncommon...? heheh
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-05, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,019
Posted By nickgold

If the pain is intense, or does not go away, you...

If the pain is intense, or does not go away, you may have a case of testicular torsion.

That is to say, a twisted nut.

Needs to be checked by a doctor ASAP if you think it might be that.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-05, 10:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,176
Posted By nickgold

LOL for a bunch of leg-shaving ninnies you guys...

LOL for a bunch of leg-shaving ninnies you guys are sure sensitive. ;)

The towel + dew rag tips are appreciated. The fan is something I just thought of today, and yes, it helped. :)

Btw, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-05, 09:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,176
Posted By nickgold

Do you folks wear proper bike shorts w/ padding...

Do you folks wear proper bike shorts w/ padding when on the trainer? I haven't been finding it too necessary, as the lack of road vibration and bumps makes the trainer even comfortable w/ -- well,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 07:25 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,457
Posted By nickgold

I can imagine REALLY enjoying biking while...

I can imagine REALLY enjoying biking while listening to music, but it's not something I would do at this point. I listen to a good amount of driving, rhythm-oriented electronic music, and zipping...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 06:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,774
Posted By nickgold

I vote for downtown Baltimore. Oh wait -- I...

I vote for downtown Baltimore.

Oh wait -- I thought by bike friendly it meant, most likely to get solicited by a prostitute, and easiest to get a crack rock while on a bike. My bad.

;)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 06:50 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,457
Posted By nickgold

I think an earbud in only one ear would drive me...

I think an earbud in only one ear would drive me nuts. And hearing ambient sound while riding strikes me as pretty important, especially for me as a newbie.

Has anybody mounted small speakers on...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 06:45 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,590
Posted By nickgold

Okay, was I the only one to get a chuckle out of...

Okay, was I the only one to get a chuckle out of this?

"...a sheath in the perineum, called Alcock's canal..."

LOL!

And folks -- if your Johnson goes numb when you're riding, I think you...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 06:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,353
Posted By nickgold

This is pretty cool. In the William Gibson...

This is pretty cool. In the William Gibson cyberpunk novel All Tomorrow's Parties he talks about a VR bike trainer, and shoot, it's about 12 years later and it's REAL. That's too much. :) I love...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-05, 03:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,132
Posted By nickgold

I have found that when I concentrate on keeping a...

I have found that when I concentrate on keeping a good position (elbows tucked in, bent at the proper angle) my wrists take much less of a beating.

Move your hands around a lot, it's been helping...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-05, 03:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 922
Posted By nickgold

Yeah, I am just not a big fan of contacts at this...

Yeah, I am just not a big fan of contacts at this point.

The fogging issue w/ inserts was another thing I had considered, and it seems like a legitimate problem, especially for a sweaty guy like...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-05, 02:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 922
Posted By nickgold

Rx lens inserts, or Rx lenses?

I haven't owned sunglasses for a while now, and I think it's time. I have pretty intense nearsightedness. Anyone have any thoughts on whether Rx lens inserts like the ones available for the Rudy...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-05, 02:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 748
Posted By nickgold

I have the Equipes on my '04 Spec. Allez Comp...

I have the Equipes on my '04 Spec. Allez Comp Double. So, my word, is nothing, as this is my first bike and I've had it less than a month. But one thing I can tell you is, so far, no problems at...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By nickgold

Well, I just ordered the Century Fluid Plus. ...

Well, I just ordered the Century Fluid Plus. With the 20% off coupon, even w/ tax (I'm in MD) and shipping (the 99 cent shipping coupon didn't work, cuz of weight maybe?) it seems like a pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By nickgold

I guess fluid is better than magnetic, based on...

I guess fluid is better than magnetic, based on the prices?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 05:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 621
Posted By nickgold

I don't mean to hijack this post, but can anybody...

I don't mean to hijack this post, but can anybody please lay out the big variables when sit comes to trainers? I'll probably be looking for something to use this winter, and would be willing to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-05, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,319
Posted By nickgold

Holy cow, the price I paid a couple weeks ago for...

Holy cow, the price I paid a couple weeks ago for my '04 Allez Comp Double w/ free upgrade to Avatar saddle is really looking like a good deal in comparison (it has a full Ultegra 18 group). Plus, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-05, 07:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,337
Posted By nickgold

This explains the wacky top speeds I will see...

This explains the wacky top speeds I will see registered on my Cat Eye Micro Wireless. :) Averages seem fine, so are distances (the brief 50mph+ speeds don't seem to whack out the equation badly...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-05, 01:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,062
Posted By nickgold

Where do you live again? Remind me never to move...

Where do you live again? Remind me never to move there. I live in one of the most violent cities in the USA, and still I wouldn't find this kind of behavior routine or acceptable.

EDIT:

Oh,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-05, 12:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,369
Posted By nickgold

Ibuprofen like Advil is also an anti-inflamatory,...

Ibuprofen like Advil is also an anti-inflamatory, which is good if you have an inflamed injury of some sort. Definitely take ibu and aspirin w/ food, as they tear up your stomach, and don't take too...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-05, 10:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,062
Posted By nickgold

I wonder if it would weigh on your conscience if...

I wonder if it would weigh on your conscience if the same group of kids does the same thing to another cyclist, and causes a major accident, and you hadn't done anything about it? Part of teens...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-05, 09:50 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,902
Posted By nickgold

Maybe it's not the best deal ever, but I recently...

Maybe it's not the best deal ever, but I recently bought my first road bike at a LBS and got what I thought was a pretty decent deal.

2004 Specialized Allez Comp double for $1300, marked down from...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-05, 09:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,062
Posted By nickgold

Stories like this make me want to get a can of...

Stories like this make me want to get a can of Mace to carry with me, something with a long, 15 to 20 foot spray. That would make them think twice about assaulting a cyclist I bet.

It might be...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-05, 12:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,783
Posted By nickgold

I guess I'm off to a good start. I've had my...

I guess I'm off to a good start. I've had my bike for less than two weeks, and not only do I absolutely use my helmet every ride, but I can't imagine not using it.

But then again, I've been...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-05, 10:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,676
Posted By nickgold

I just out on an LED headlight and tail light,...

I just out on an LED headlight and tail light, and may get some reflective ankle wraps this weekend. So what if I'm a dork, at least I'm one who'll be seen by wacky Baltimore drivers, I figure.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-05, 08:39 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,077
Posted By nickgold

Wow, I think some of you should stick to cycling...

Wow, I think some of you should stick to cycling and forget about political-economical analysis. :p

Ya dumayu shto Ess Ess Ess Err jersey ochyen chorosho! :) Way to go Sovietsky Soyuz! I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-05, 08:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,049
Posted By nickgold

I am in Towson, MD (looks like a few forum...

I am in Towson, MD (looks like a few forum members are int his neck of the woods). I'm new to cycling as well -- really new, as in, I got my bike a little over a week ago. I fully intend to cycle...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-05, 07:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,564
Posted By nickgold

Some girl in her car shouted either "nice bike"...

Some girl in her car shouted either "nice bike" or "nice butt" at me today (couldn't quite tell). Either way, that's not bad, I don't mind that. ;)
Forum: Introductions
09-14-05, 07:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 291
Posted By nickgold

4th day with the bike, 4th ride, and today was my...

4th day with the bike, 4th ride, and today was my first 20 mile. Beautiful ride around Loch Raven Reservoir, saw some deer on the side of the road hanging out, beat some hills I could not BELIEVE I...
Forum: Introductions
09-11-05, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 291
Posted By nickgold

Just did first ride in YEARS in Baltimore County

Hello all. This forum has been very helpful to me (even in lurk mode), so thanks!

After a couple of weeks of research, I finally took home a bike yesterday. The first bike I've owned in probably...
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