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Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-07, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 702
Posted By taz13

I just bought the '08 Specialized Roubaix Elite...

I just bought the '08 Specialized Roubaix Elite (all carbon) and I love it !
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-07, 06:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,151
Posted By taz13

I never encountered a squirrel...but I did have a...

I never encountered a squirrel...but I did have a racoon dart across the trail I was riding.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-07, 09:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,431
Posted By taz13

Love these bikes!!! I'm fairly new to road bikes...

Love these bikes!!! I'm fairly new to road bikes and since my LBS doesn't carry them I had to settle for a Specialized Roubaix Elite.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-07, 09:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,167
Posted By taz13

Thanks Razor. Clipping in and out is actually...

Thanks Razor. Clipping in and out is actually alot easier than I thought. I initially fell cuz I wasn't moving. Just tried clipping in while holding on but kinda forgot I had to clip out when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-07, 08:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,167
Posted By taz13

The garage def needs a new paint job. I'm fairly...

The garage def needs a new paint job. I'm fairly new to this, so I was curious what "flip-it" meant as well.

beoba....good observation. I use regular bottles. The holders do flex. Was a little...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,167
Posted By taz13

NOW it's official. Took the bike for it's first...

NOW it's official. Took the bike for it's first ride this morning. Clipping in and out is a piece of cake. I don't know what I was thinking yesterday. ;-) Went to a local trail to get comfortable...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-07, 08:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,167
Posted By taz13

Thanks guys/gals for all your comments. You've...

Thanks guys/gals for all your comments. You've all made me feel alot better now.

I was going to take a short ride in my back yard so I clipped in my left but never had a chance to clip in my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-07, 10:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,167
Posted By taz13

Lost....you think I could track stand?? I...

Lost....you think I could track stand?? I couldn't even clip out to avoid falling.

Charlie...I contemplated about the bag. I know most serious riders don't use them. I don't have a full stock of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-07, 10:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,167
Posted By taz13

A new roadie...and already bruised...

It's official. I'm a roadie. Just picked up my new '08 Specialized Roubaix Elite (been riding a Diamondback Mtb for the last several years).

I wanted to go all out, so I got clipless pedals as...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-07, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,409
Posted By taz13

Here's my newly purchased '08 Specialized Roubaix...

Here's my newly purchased '08 Specialized Roubaix Elite. My first road bike in many years.

I picked it up this morning from the LBS. Got home around 11am and had a scraped shoulder and knee by...
Forum: Introductions
08-29-07, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By taz13

Hi from Wantagh. Welcome. Where on the island...

Hi from Wantagh. Welcome. Where on the island are you?

-Tina
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-07, 08:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,398
Posted By taz13

OMG you sound like me when I make major...

OMG you sound like me when I make major purchases. Everyone makes fun of me at how much research I do.

I too am in the market for a new road bike. I test rode the Roubaix but haven't heard much...
Forum: Northeast
08-27-07, 08:22 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 5,925
Posted By taz13

I may do the 55 or 75 if I get my new bike in...

I may do the 55 or 75 if I get my new bike in time.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-07, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By taz13

ha...thanks...that's exactly what the guy in the...

ha...thanks...that's exactly what the guy in the store said "sometimes it comes down to which color you like best".
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-07, 06:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 431
Posted By taz13

Buying a new bike - need input

Went to my LBS yesterday to test ride some bikes. I saw the '07 Trek 2001, Giant OCR 1/2/3, Specialized Sequoia & Allez. Since this will be my first road bike in MANY years (I'm currently riding a...
Forum: Northeast
08-21-07, 02:10 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 5,925
Posted By taz13

For someone that doesn't do alot of long rides,...

For someone that doesn't do alot of long rides, do you think the 75 will be too much for me? I was going to shoot for the 55 but I love a good challenge. I just don't want to pass the 55 and then...
Forum: Northeast
08-20-07, 06:29 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 5,925
Posted By taz13

Thanks! Look great! I've done the 5 boro bike...

Thanks! Look great! I've done the 5 boro bike tour before (40something miles) so I think I can shoot for at least the 55 miles on this one. I have plenty of time to get ready for it too.

Thanks...
Forum: Northeast
08-20-07, 04:58 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 5,925
Posted By taz13

Do you have a link to the site? I've been...

Do you have a link to the site? I've been thinking about starting to train for a century. Never did one before and not sure if I'll have time before this one to prep myself for it. If there are...
Forum: Northeast
08-16-07, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,180
Posted By taz13

I have a book called Short Bike Rides - Long...

I have a book called Short Bike Rides - Long Island. It tells you about the different trails and gives you a description. Short Bike Rides...
Forum: Northeast
08-16-07, 09:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,049
Posted By taz13

I grew up in Queens but moved out to the island...

I grew up in Queens but moved out to the island about 10 yrs ago...mostly in the Massapequa area. I'm in Wantagh now but I usually ride the Bethpage trail on the weekends. During the week, after...
Forum: Northeast
08-08-07, 11:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,180
Posted By taz13

I ride that trail all the time but usually stick...

I ride that trail all the time but usually stick to the paved trail. I have yet to experiment the dirt trail. I still love it there.
Forum: Northeast
08-08-07, 11:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,049
Posted By taz13

It's the Massapequa Park Bike Club. Here's a...

It's the Massapequa Park Bike Club. Here's a link to the post about it. I only started visiting the MPBC forum a month or so ago because I was considering joining the club. So sad to read stuff...
Forum: Northeast
07-26-07, 07:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 565
Posted By taz13

ok then.. <perk> sextoy?

ok then.. <perk> sextoy?
Forum: Northeast
07-26-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 565
Posted By taz13

<perk> boyslaves?

<perk> boyslaves?
Forum: Northeast
07-18-07, 09:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,169
Posted By taz13

100 miles??? Hmmmm...considering I'm the...

100 miles??? Hmmmm...considering I'm the competitive type...I may just have to give this a try.

I've done the 5 boro bike tour a few times which is about 42 miles. The local trail I do on the...
Forum: Northeast
07-18-07, 06:58 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,169
Posted By taz13

I may be interested. How many miles we talking...

I may be interested. How many miles we talking and how "in shape" do you have to be? I've been riding more and more but not sure I'm up to the level that some of you are.

-Tina
Forum: Introductions
07-05-07, 09:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 295
Posted By taz13

Hi East ! I just found the Northeast region...

Hi East !

I just found the Northeast region and posted already! :-)

I have a Diamondback Mountain Bike but it's about 6-7 yrs old. I don't do much mountain biking (mostly paved trails) so...
Forum: Northeast
07-05-07, 09:23 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 26,348
Posted By taz13

Newbie to the forum. I'm in Long Island...

Newbie to the forum. I'm in Long Island (Wantagh). Anyone nearby? I mostly ride the local trails - Cedar Creed, Bethpage/Massapequa Preserve but would like to try some new ones. There are some...
Forum: Introductions
07-05-07, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 295
Posted By taz13

Hi from New York

Hi everyone!

I'm an avid biker for the last few years - pleasure riding and for exercise. I thought I was in pretty good shape but on the local trails, some of you fly pass me. I'm getting more...
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