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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-07, 10:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 767
Posted By bluyak

Looks like a flat route this year. Last 2 days...

Looks like a flat route this year. Last 2 days will have some hills. I'm stoked and ready to roll. I hope to get a new Orbea Vuelta in a couple of weeks. Then I'll want to ride even more. See ya in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-07, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 761
Posted By bluyak

We have a new indoor cycle training center here...

We have a new indoor cycle training center here in Moline, IL. Donnie has 13 Cycleops Pro 300 and an 8 position Compu Trainer. While I haven't rode on it yet. Donnie gave me a complete walk thru of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-06, 12:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,171
Posted By bluyak

I would start at the root of the problem. Get a...

I would start at the root of the problem. Get a saddle that fits properly. Try a narrower saddle. Something like a brook, Fizik, or a Sella Italia. Stay away from gel just a good hard padded saddle...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-06, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,322
Posted By bluyak

I would first adjust the trim on the deraileur....

I would first adjust the trim on the deraileur. If that doesnt work. Check to see if the cage is bent. If it is dont bother trying to fix it. You'll never get it back to factory. Just replace it. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-06, 12:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,834
Posted By bluyak

I'm in love with the Continental UltraSports. At...

I'm in love with the Continental UltraSports. At under 30 bucks a tire. You can find them on the net under 20. They are the best tire I ever rode on for the price. I weight 255 pounds and eat tires....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-06, 12:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,865
Posted By bluyak

I'm 48. When I get back into town from a 40, 60,...

I'm 48. When I get back into town from a 40, 60, or 80 mile country loop. I take the bike path across town. I cruse at 20-22 on the path. Theres alway some young punk. That when I pass them thinks...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-06, 11:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,143
Posted By bluyak

In HS I had knee problems so the seasons I was...

In HS I had knee problems so the seasons I was out I was a trainer. Any aholes on the team got special jock strap treatments with Atomic Balm. Remember to treat your trainers with respect. I took...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-06, 11:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,362
Posted By bluyak

Under a thousand is going to be an entry level...

Under a thousand is going to be an entry level bike. I would look at the Trek 1000's, Giant OCR 2, and Bianchi Brava. Find LBS in your area that sell these and go for some test ride. One of these...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-06, 11:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,234
Posted By bluyak

I'm an endurance cyclist. I ride mostly metric...

I'm an endurance cyclist. I ride mostly metric centuries to 80 mile loops. I do pepper a few long rides through out the year. TOMRV 200 miles two days, RAGBRAI 450 miles across Iowa, and Heartland...
Forum: Touring
05-20-06, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,737
Posted By bluyak

While I'm not in the same class as you tour...

While I'm not in the same class as you tour folks. I do have a small pannier trunk bag I use. It works great to carry tools and gear for day trips. This is the setup I plan on using for RAGBRAI and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-06, 11:03 PM
Replies: 1,973
Views: 199,856
Posted By bluyak

I bought this gem 3 years ago for 150 bucks. I...

I bought this gem 3 years ago for 150 bucks. I had to ask the seller if the price was a typo in the club news letter. He would only sell to a club member that would put the bike to good use. He used...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-06, 11:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,538
Posted By bluyak

Well I guess you dont read enough then eh. Cause...

Well I guess you dont read enough then eh. Cause it looks like there already a few folks responded to the seperation issue. I use a ISCA Dakar Titano. It just as narrow as the FiZik and it has held...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-06, 08:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,538
Posted By bluyak

I have read on many different threads and...

I have read on many different threads and bulletin boards that the Fizik's glue comes undone at the edge. Although you can take contact cement to fix it. It should be right from the factory. Its also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-06, 10:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,997
Posted By bluyak

Tread on road tires has no funtion. Manufactures...

Tread on road tires has no funtion. Manufactures put it on more for matketing then function. Thus almost all road tires are slick in the center with a little tread on the edges. The only time any...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-06, 07:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,805
Posted By bluyak

I only posted a couple of the 500 paragraphes...

I only posted a couple of the 500 paragraphes under code 321. So....read it all if you like. I was trying to make a point to N_C he was partially or possiably fully at fault. By not signalling soon...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-06, 05:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,805
Posted By bluyak

N.C. Bicyclist/Cyclist have to share the road....

N.C. Bicyclist/Cyclist have to share the road. Dont demand cars to comply and please dont teach the kids this aditude. If you see a car coming up behind you. Signal you intentions. Just dont wait...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-06, 12:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,279
Posted By bluyak

Please note on rear wheel you will need two sizes...

Please note on rear wheel you will need two sizes of spokes. The cassette side are shorter. You will also need rim tape, a trueing stand, and a dish tool. It good to learn how to build a wheel. It...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-06, 12:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,805
Posted By bluyak

N.C. I ride over 3000 miles a year on open...

N.C. I ride over 3000 miles a year on open county, state, and federal routes. I always use hand signals. For the others you havent read the whole code 321. Hand signals are treated like lamp signals...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-06, 10:49 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,805
Posted By bluyak

Pursuant to Iowa driving code 321.317. You were...

Pursuant to Iowa driving code 321.317. You were at fault, period. You signaled way to late. The law states 100 feet. As a Ride right cordinator you need to know the laws better. I would suggest you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-12-06, 11:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,197
Posted By bluyak

This wako is NOT RAGBRAI staff. He is a safety...

This wako is NOT RAGBRAI staff. He is a safety volunteer. I am from Iowa. I wear a helmet. Its a personal choice. I do not condone this activity of donnor cards. Nor do most RAGBRAI riders. While we...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-10-06, 02:41 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,045
Posted By bluyak

Your welcome. I've spent alot of time researching...

Your welcome. I've spent alot of time researching and setting up the bike. It is very functional for solo endurance riding. When your 50 miles from home and no sag to depend on. You had better be...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-06, 09:49 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,045
Posted By bluyak

Its a Topeak RX Beamrack with the panniers and...

Its a Topeak RX Beamrack with the panniers and Topeak RX trunk bag with exspandable side pannier bags. Goto Topeaks website for more info. I also have the smaller bag that doesnt have the panniers....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-06, 01:39 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,045
Posted By bluyak

I would suggest a hybrid frame. I'm 6'1" 260...

I would suggest a hybrid frame. I'm 6'1" 260 pounds. I ride a 1999 Trek 2100. This bike has Alpha AL frame with carbon seat stays and front fork. I have close to 8000 miles in last three seasons. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-06, 12:56 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,949
Posted By bluyak

This is the basic Etrex. Its accurate within...

This is the basic Etrex. Its accurate within about 10-15 feet. I orginal bought it 4 years ago to mark fish hides on trout streams. I does not have street maps. Newer models do. I do load routes in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-06, 02:40 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,949
Posted By bluyak

This is a pic I took yesterday. 1999 Trek 2100 ...

This is a pic I took yesterday.
1999 Trek 2100
Forte Areobars
Garmin Etrex GPS
Ciclosport CM215A cyclometer with altimeter
Supergo HR2000 cyclometer with heart rate monitor
Time Cyclo peddles...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-06, 11:23 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 9,186
Posted By bluyak

Trek uses stock frames on thier race bikes. The...

Trek uses stock frames on thier race bikes. The filtering is less than one season. No other company does that. Thier quality speaks for itself. If not why would all us devoted Trek owners go back...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-06, 01:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,592
Posted By bluyak

I swear by these. DoWrap Coolmax head wraps. I...

I swear by these. DoWrap Coolmax head wraps. I live in Iowa. Summer heat and humidity cranks the sweat pumps. These wraps wick the sweat off the eyebrows and keep your head cool. They are also UV...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-06, 12:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,740
Posted By bluyak

I'm a clydesdale. So the downhills can get crazy...

I'm a clydesdale. So the downhills can get crazy fast. Tandom riders get crazy too. First and formost at those speeds your bike HAS to be TRUE. Any wheel misalignemt will cause shimmy. Any body...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-06, 12:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 732
Posted By bluyak

TOMRV (Tour of the Mississippi River Valley) June...

TOMRV (Tour of the Mississippi River Valley) June 10-11 200 mile 11,000 feet of climb. 60 buck entry fee 10 camping fee. Apply at Quad Cities Bicycle Club website. www.qcbc.org This ride starts in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-06, 11:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 891
Posted By bluyak

Primal Wear cause there cool looking and made by...

Primal Wear cause there cool looking and made by Velowear.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-06, 11:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By bluyak

I think my boys are having simpathy pains. Were...

I think my boys are having simpathy pains. Were the hell is my hex key set.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-06, 11:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 480
Posted By bluyak

Nothing like the slow motion view of flying over...

Nothing like the slow motion view of flying over your handlebars. Just cant remember the landing. Landed on my head and was knocked out. Yes helmets do save lives. *&#$ manhole was overgrown with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-06, 03:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,179
Posted By bluyak

As noted in Velonews. I only soak for 30 minutes...

As noted in Velonews. I only soak for 30 minutes with FRESH Simple Green. Then rinse throughly as noted. I dont soak for days, weeks, or monthes. The fresh cleaners are not acidic. I also look the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-06, 01:06 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,229
Posted By bluyak

One side note. Just because we're fat doesnt mean...

One side note. Just because we're fat doesnt mean we're weak. It takes mucho wattos to power a clydesdale. I've trained hard and continue to train hard. I have legs of steal. Just some blubber around...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-06, 12:20 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,229
Posted By bluyak

That expensive bike maybe the drive to get the...

That expensive bike maybe the drive to get the weight off. He spent the money and has a reason to shead the pounds. I was at 315 pounds a few years back. I'm slowly peeling it off at 260 right now. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-06, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By bluyak

I'll second the conies. The only other tube I'll...

I'll second the conies. The only other tube I'll use is Bontrager. Specialized tubes suck. I've had more pinch flats than I can count with those pieces of crap. Also had alot of valve stem leaks too....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-06, 11:39 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,099
Posted By bluyak

The consant of gravity is aceleration not speed....

The consant of gravity is aceleration not speed. So more mass equals more speed minus friction. Just ask any tandom rider or clydesdale. As a clydesdale I regulary hit 45+ on even short down hills....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-06, 02:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,622
Posted By bluyak

I put my Motorola RAZR in my trunk bag or rear...

I put my Motorola RAZR in my trunk bag or rear pocket. I have a bluetooth earpiece to go wireless. To make calls all I have to do is push the earpiece button and say there name. The RAZR then dials...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-06, 02:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 838
Posted By bluyak

Most people confuse degree slope and degree...

Most people confuse degree slope and degree gradiant. There are two types of grade calculations used for topography and roads. One uses the sin the other tangent. The tangent calculation is the most...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-06, 01:08 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 9,186
Posted By bluyak

I ride a 1999 Trek 2100 almost daily. For the...

I ride a 1999 Trek 2100 almost daily. For the most part its stock, aside of pedals, seat and accessories. The 2100 frame is Alpha AL with Carbon seat stays and front fork. I do endurance and brevet...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-06, 12:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 479
Posted By bluyak

I use the Time Cyclo ATAC pedal on my Trek 2100....

I use the Time Cyclo ATAC pedal on my Trek 2100. It uses the ATAC cleat which fits SPD bolt pattern. This then allows you the use of MTB shoes. I have found this combination to work the best for me....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-06, 01:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,518
Posted By bluyak

Attack..Attack..Attack Pain is good, it is my...

Attack..Attack..Attack Pain is good, it is my friend. I love the burn. I conquer it at the crest of a hill. Only to see my next battle. I will conquer it too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-06, 12:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,864
Posted By bluyak

I'm a clydesdale. I weigh 265. My heaviest was...

I'm a clydesdale. I weigh 265. My heaviest was 315. I cycled when I was younger and up to my late 20's. Then I got married put the bike up and got fat. So when the cardiologist said lose it or die. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 01:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,518
Posted By bluyak

I wouldnt try zig zaging on RAGBRAI. Nor on a...

I wouldnt try zig zaging on RAGBRAI. Nor on a busy highway. Monsieur Thevenet pictured above is the best way. Steady controlled strokes and breathing.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 12:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 971
Posted By bluyak

In the Quad Cities metro area. The Quad Cities...

In the Quad Cities metro area. The Quad Cities Bicycle Club promotes share the road on radio stations. It has helped alot. They point out state laws and that both cyclist and drivers need to respect...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 12:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,800
Posted By bluyak

I have to say I like the small air horn idea...

I have to say I like the small air horn idea tooo. I'm going to give this a try. But dog biscuits have worked in the past as has sprinting.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 12:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,179
Posted By bluyak

Buy a Park Tool cassette brush. Take the chain...

Buy a Park Tool cassette brush. Take the chain off. Sram chains make this easy BTW. Soak the chain in Simple Green or an Orange citrus cleaner, full strength. I use the orange citrus cleaner from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-06, 12:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,800
Posted By bluyak

heres a list of what I use. in order sprint ...

heres a list of what I use. in order
sprint
dog bisquit
yell at them
frame pump
pepper spray
M1911A (Colt 45)
M1928A1 (Thomson Sub Machine Gun)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-06, 03:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 843
Posted By bluyak

Your never too young or too old. Here are a few...

Your never too young or too old. Here are a few web sites to help you get started training. They are various disaplines of cycling. These sites will give you an idea of what we do and how we do it....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-06, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 917
Posted By bluyak

If the frame is solid, buy it. As for the upgrade...

If the frame is solid, buy it. As for the upgrade to 9-10 speed. Keep it an eight. Look at the gear ratios between 8-9-10 speeds. The ratios are the same. Just tighter grouping on the shift. A 53/12...
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