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Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-10, 04:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By smith-great

A) post this in the Classic and Vintage forum,...

A) post this in the Classic and Vintage forum, not here.

B) Learn to use the search function.

C) HELL NO! That is a very old crappy bike. It's worth no more than $20.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-10, 06:04 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,812
Posted By smith-great

I was also the fat, slow kid in high school and...

I was also the fat, slow kid in high school and the last one picked for any sport. Now i weigh 25 lbs LESS than I did in high school whle most others have gained a lot of weight. For some reason,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-10, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,661
Posted By smith-great

At 6 years, that is an old low-level bike with...

At 6 years, that is an old low-level bike with poor components. It has no collectors value and no charm like classic/vintage bike. Depending on it's condition, it could be a good beater or backup...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-10, 08:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,644
Posted By smith-great

Minnesota. Some of the best cyclists I know are...

Minnesota. Some of the best cyclists I know are from there and they don't let the pesky 9 month winter interfere with cycling year round.

I vote Nebraska off the list. Too flat and WAY too much...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-10, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 810
Posted By smith-great

+1 MTB's are much heavier than a road bike....

+1

MTB's are much heavier than a road bike. With conversion, they will never be as light or fast as a racing bike.

For $250 ($350 with selling MTB) you can get a mid-high end racing bike in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-10, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,032
Posted By smith-great

In that price range, CL is your friend. Used...

In that price range, CL is your friend. Used bikes are excellent.

My Centurion Ironman Master was much cheaper than that bike and it came with full Ultegra components in near mint condition, not...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-10, 08:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,905
Posted By smith-great

This is Kansas. We don't have any hills. ...

This is Kansas. We don't have any hills.






And gears are optional. :)
Forum: Commuting
05-08-10, 12:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By smith-great

It' Spring here in Kansas, so: Lightening,...

It' Spring here in Kansas, so:

Lightening, hail, Tornado watch/warning, wind over 40-50 mph

( And yes, all those have happened in the past couple weeks).
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-10, 12:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,100
Posted By smith-great

It's not hard. My Volt was only $109 recently.

It's not hard. My Volt was only $109 recently.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-10, 10:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,100
Posted By smith-great

Show us your Helmet!

Let's see them...

My Bell Helmet:
www.flickr.com/photos/49972312@N03/4588404078/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49972312@N03/4588404078/

Silver/White Bell Volt
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-10, 03:46 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 44,619
Posted By smith-great

Meteorology eh?!? Good luck with that..... ...

Meteorology eh?!? Good luck with that.....

Me: Environmental Scientist. Took some GIS coursework which helped me get a job easily once I graduated last year (May 2009, at the height of the...
Forum: Touring
05-06-10, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By smith-great

Correct. I also prefer well vented shoes with...

Correct. I also prefer well vented shoes with mesh or bike sandals. However, the OP complained about having cold feet. Shoes with lots of mesh don't help those with the OP's problem. Waterproof or...
Forum: Touring
05-06-10, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By smith-great

Since you don' want clipless, go for light hiking...

Since you don' want clipless, go for light hiking shoes. Pick out a pair that say they are water resistant and use two layers of socks (one thin liner, on outer wool to keep your feet warm). Just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-10, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 689
Posted By smith-great

If you want a good answer, repost in either the...

If you want a good answer, repost in either the touring or commuting threads. Also, use the search function. The advantages/disadvantages have been debated many times in the touring section.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,707
Posted By smith-great

6 mph...... .... yesterday while riding...

6 mph......


.... yesterday while riding straight into a 45 mph wind gust
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-10, 08:06 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 15,269
Posted By smith-great

Ex-runner. One foot supinates and the other...

Ex-runner. One foot supinates and the other over-pronates. To run, I had to get custom shoes. Got sick of having to get$200-$300 shoes every six months (or less).

Switched to Cycling because it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-10, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 449
Posted By smith-great

This is the weight-weanie, Lance wannabe forum....

This is the weight-weanie, Lance wannabe forum. You are considering two good bikes that, at ~$1000, are carbon fiber nothing. They are heavy and slow touring ridden by Freds, and avoided by Lance...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-10, 12:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,494
Posted By smith-great

Sleeveless Jerseys?

Are sleeveless jerseys ever acceptable? Or are they just tacky? If not racing, does gender matter?

Can women get away with sleeveless jerseys, but not men? Opinions?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-10, 04:30 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 7,860
Posted By smith-great

I am not a Fred......

I am not a Fred......
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-10, 07:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 831
Posted By smith-great

Your bike is toast. The only way an insurance...

Your bike is toast. The only way an insurance agency would give you a new bike was if it was still new/you'd just gotten. Road bikes degrade in price fast. Also, the insurance agency will do...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-15-10, 07:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,931
Posted By smith-great

Everyone is unique, including those who fall on...

Everyone is unique, including those who fall on the autism spectrum. I was trying to get the OP to be more specific about what issues are arising for them.

Parents of kids on the autism spectrum...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-10, 12:09 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 6,356
Posted By smith-great

I should start keeping better track, but ...

I should start keeping better track, but
Weekdays: 15-30
Weekends: 30-70 depending on what else - have to do.

Cross training on top of that also.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 09:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,660
Posted By smith-great

Kansas doesn't have the epic climbs of the...

Kansas doesn't have the epic climbs of the mountainous states. So, we improvise.

Find a road with good rolling hills and ride into a good headwind. Work to get down each hill.

At least the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By smith-great

Visit a few LBS's near you. Tell them what you...

Visit a few LBS's near you. Tell them what you just posted above. They will show you what they have that fits your needs. Test ride a few. Find out which ones you prefer. After that, post any follow...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 934
Posted By smith-great

You'd prefer the rider on the couch and the...

You'd prefer the rider on the couch and the cruiser in the garage?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-10, 02:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,459
Posted By smith-great

Just relating my personal experience. It's up to...

Just relating my personal experience. It's up to the OP which group to ride with.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-10, 12:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,459
Posted By smith-great

it really depends on who shows up to which group...

it really depends on who shows up to which group ride.

My experience so far:
Slow group- doesn't do paceline, group consists of relatively new cyclists who care more about what bike you ride than...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-10, 12:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 752
Posted By smith-great

Have you recently changed anything on your bike...

Have you recently changed anything on your bike or how you ride?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-10, 11:49 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,660
Posted By smith-great

:)

:)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-10, 09:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,459
Posted By smith-great

Go with the faster group, not the slower one. ...

Go with the faster group, not the slower one.
if you get dropped, keep showing up, and soon you'll be able to keep up.

I recently started cycling with groups. The first time, I also showed up to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-10, 09:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,137
Posted By smith-great

Writing this comment on a Blackberry Tour. I...

Writing this comment on a Blackberry Tour.

I don't have any issues with this site, under either the native browser, or Opera.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
04-09-10, 06:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 717
Posted By smith-great

Anyone from Kansas training for BAK?

I've done a bunch of cycling and triathlons, but never a bike tour before. If you've done BAK, or some other mid-west bike tours, what advice do you have for a newbie?

I have a Trek 520, so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-10, 06:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,061
Posted By smith-great

1) Drive up Big Mountain (Salt Lake City) 2)...

1) Drive up Big Mountain (Salt Lake City)
2) Ride bike down Big Mountain. AVOID using the breaks.
3) Have buddy drive you+bike back up.
Avg. Speed- 45 mph
4) Post on BF.....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-10, 07:27 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,940
Posted By smith-great

+1 Just put slick tires on your current...

+1

Just put slick tires on your current bike.This was the standard advice given to new triathletes among the group I used to train with.

Triathlons can be a very expensive sport to compete in....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 03:57 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,065
Posted By smith-great

Left always. Is there anyone here who...

Left always.

Is there anyone here who seriously unclips their right foot first (unless from the UK)?
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-05-10, 10:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,931
Posted By smith-great

What issues? A friend of mine has aspergers, and...

What issues? A friend of mine has aspergers, and is an avid cyclist. Autism is not a death sentence. It does not mean your daughter can't be successful, hold a job, have friends, or a good quality of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-10, 08:23 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 20,049
Posted By smith-great

A few years ago, they dropped "overweight" from...

A few years ago, they dropped "overweight" from 27 to 25. Then suddenly there was an obesity epidemic. A bunch of people who were "healthy" were deemed fat overnight.

Also, men are allowed to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 07:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,736
Posted By smith-great

You can also look at yard sales and nearby thrift...

You can also look at yard sales and nearby thrift stores. Also, ask at your LBS; some of them also deal in used bikes as well as new.

As for me, I routinely ride a 40 year old Centurion I got off...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 06:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,736
Posted By smith-great

It's not necessary to spend a bunch of money to...

It's not necessary to spend a bunch of money to get into cycling, if you get a vintage bike. There is nothing wrong with a 20, 30, or 40 year old bike. They are designed to last a long time and most...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 05:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,161
Posted By smith-great

Nice story. When is a Fred no longer a Fred?

Nice story.

When is a Fred no longer a Fred?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 06:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 36,504
Posted By smith-great

Time to: A) Bike 5 miles -approx 15-30 min...

Time to:
A) Bike 5 miles -approx 15-30 min (newbies may only be going 8-10 mph)
B) Run 3 miles- approx. 15-30min

Different sports, similar type question/time involved.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 05:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 36,504
Posted By smith-great

OP: You are, unfortunately, asking the wrong...

OP: You are, unfortunately, asking the wrong crowd. It's like asking a group of marathon runners "Will running 3 miles a day improve my fitness?". A marathon runner would say just go run 3 miles....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-10, 08:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,931
Posted By smith-great

If it were 6-8 weeks out, absolutely. 2-3 weeks...

If it were 6-8 weeks out, absolutely. 2-3 weeks prior to a century, you need to be able to ride 75-80 miles at the pace you plan to run the century bike ride.

For now, go with the metric century...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-10, 08:15 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 32,928
Posted By smith-great

Frame material is only one consideration.... ...

Frame material is only one consideration....

I am visiting family this weekend and got to ride their "full suspension" MTB from Walmart instead of my touring (steel) or tri (CF) bikes. It weighs...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-10, 12:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,315
Posted By smith-great

I am very lucky. My employer actively encourages...

I am very lucky. My employer actively encourages bike commuting. There is an indoor, secured bike storage area with bike racks in the basement. Across from the bike storage area there are men's and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-10, 09:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,736
Posted By smith-great

With your budget and it's being Saturday morning,...

With your budget and it's being Saturday morning, go hit some garage sales in your area. Find an old bike (NOT Huffy/ximart) that fits you and fix it up. Enjoy riding it.

(If you find a bike like...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-10, 12:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,179
Posted By smith-great

A large dude on a nice CF bike getting passed by...

A large dude on a nice CF bike getting passed by a kid in jeans and tennis shoes on a knobby tired Huffy.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-10, 04:49 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,402
Posted By smith-great

A: Yes, your LBS is a rip-off. Assemble it...

A: Yes, your LBS is a rip-off. Assemble it yourself. Return it when bike not ride properly.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,402
Posted By smith-great

Q: What's wrong with bikes from Walmart (Kmart,...

Q: What's wrong with bikes from Walmart (Kmart, Target)?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-10, 02:59 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,853
Posted By smith-great

I was not discussing all cyclists, only those who...

I was not discussing all cyclists, only those who were at that particular ride. Their attitude was horrible. I learned most of what I know about cycling from other Triathletes. Unlike that specific...
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