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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-19, 06:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,399
Posted By DGoeder

So, what are some options when I need to find...

So, what are some options when I need to find some "just okay" components for my beater bike? Nashbar was a solid source for me as I started riding, and I'm bummed to see them morph into the sites I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-14, 06:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By DGoeder

I do agree that it seems a little odd. I try to...

I do agree that it seems a little odd. I try to do as much work myself, but this was outside my ability. This was my first time going to this guy, on the recommendation of a buddy.

It wasn't play...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-14, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By DGoeder

His explanation was that I had cracked or...

His explanation was that I had cracked or separated the area where the carbon fork joins the steerer tube. When holding the front brake and pulling or pushing on the bars, there was a significant...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-14, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By DGoeder

Need a new frame. Maybe?

So, through my own stupidity (or inexperience) I spent a couple weeks last summer riding my first new bike without one of the spacers on the steerer tube. I now know you're not supposed to do this....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-14, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 873
Posted By DGoeder

Roof rack Mazda 3

So, I got a 2012 Mazda 3 a few months ago, and I'm thinking of getting a roof mount for the bikes. It didn't come with rails installed, so I'll need those too. Any suggestions or input on what to...
Forum: Charity Events
06-06-13, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,195
Posted By DGoeder

Just found your post. I'll be there for my third...

Just found your post. I'll be there for my third year doing the Reynolds Rd. 100 again.
I agree that the money is a huge commitment but it's defiantly worth it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-13, 04:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,451
Posted By DGoeder

The frame is the part that isn't a wheel and...

The frame is the part that isn't a wheel and doesn't move. The fork is the part below the handlebars (that's the part you hold on to and steer with). Measure the gap between the top of the tire and...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-13, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 922
Posted By DGoeder

Thanks for the advice. From what I've been able...

Thanks for the advice. From what I've been able to dig up, the bike was some attempt by Mongoose to get into the cross market.
i normally ride 700x23 but I can fit up to 32 on my frame so I went...
Forum: Introductions
03-30-13, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By DGoeder

While I'm certainly not competing in anything at...

While I'm certainly not competing in anything at all, when I got dragged into riding by a friend a few years ago, I started on my $100 garage sale Mongoose steel frame road bike de jour. I got a few...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-13, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 922
Posted By DGoeder

Getting ready to start commuting.

This winter I got a new job and my commute went from 54 miles each way to 6.
I decided that the thousands of dollars I'm saving in gas was a good reason to buy a new bike. So now I want to set my...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-13, 03:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 937
Posted By DGoeder

Giantnerd & TomMaso bikes

Does anyone have any experience buying a bike from Giantnerd? I'm looking at the Tommaso Mondial and it seems like a decent price. I have two questions.
1. Are the frames good? The few reviews I...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-15-12, 04:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,363
Posted By DGoeder

Yeah, what are you? Rockefellers?

Yeah, what are you? Rockefellers?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-12, 04:45 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 10,338
Posted By DGoeder

Couldn't agree more. Just today, I had the same...

Couldn't agree more. Just today, I had the same realization. I did my first century this summer and trained as hard as I could to get ready for it. Since then I really backed off on the distances and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-12, 08:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,533
Posted By DGoeder

Holy hipster! Now I can be narcissistic on a bike...

Holy hipster! Now I can be narcissistic on a bike inside my house too?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-12, 05:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,542
Posted By DGoeder

Do it, man! You have no idea what you're missing....

Do it, man! You have no idea what you're missing.
I bought my bike at a garage sale last year and rode on the old stock tires at ~100psi all summer. I realized how much I enjoyed riding and decided...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-12, 04:52 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 14,121
Posted By DGoeder

I agree. But until I get that money tree in...

I agree.
But until I get that money tree in the back yard ready for harvest, I'll be sticking to My RSX group that works pretty good almost all the time.
On the battery issue, how many people...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-12, 09:30 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,531
Posted By DGoeder

What is the cause of this discussion? Is it just...

What is the cause of this discussion? Is it just that some people feel guilty that they get a perceived "exemption" and somehow that's a bad thing?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-12, 04:34 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 8,871
Posted By DGoeder

I checked with my beagle. It's a drywall anchor....

I checked with my beagle. It's a drywall anchor. He said leave it alone unless you need to hang some heavy wall art.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-12, 07:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,925
Posted By DGoeder

I'm going to try just briefs later and see how...

I'm going to try just briefs later and see how that goes.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-12, 11:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,441
Posted By DGoeder

got it. I vaguely remember all this from high...

got it. I vaguely remember all this from high school. But who really thought they'd use it in life after all.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-12, 03:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,441
Posted By DGoeder

Okay, but why does that not apply for the front...

Okay, but why does that not apply for the front gears? Would your analogy then be that it would be a larger or smaller door being swung?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-12, 07:35 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,560
Posted By DGoeder

The news report quotes a witness as saying he was...

The news report quotes a witness as saying he was on the sidewalk.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-12, 07:19 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,560
Posted By DGoeder

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/Bicyclist-shot-...

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/Bicyclist-shot-after-colliding-with-pickup-truck-at-Telegraph-Northline-roads-in-Taylor/-/1719418/16418434/-/asi9ddz/-/index.html

Here's another link. So many...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-12, 03:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,519
Posted By DGoeder

I still like my suggestion best.

I still like my suggestion best.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-12, 06:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,519
Posted By DGoeder

No. The one I posted is all you're looking for....

No. The one I posted is all you're looking for. The only actual instalation involved is attaching a magnet to one of your front spokes, positioning the sensor on the fork close to the magnet, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-12, 08:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,519
Posted By DGoeder

Knog N.E.R.D. 9.0 computer sounds right. I...

Knog N.E.R.D. 9.0 computer sounds right. I switched to one when I wanted to go wireless this summer. It's been great and I picked it up on Nashbar for less than $30. Nothing fancy, just time,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-25-12, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By DGoeder

OMG. It was one of the greatest experiences I've...

OMG. It was one of the greatest experiences I've had as an adult, and one of the hardest things I've ever done. I realized a few things along the way.
Cycling is so much more mental than I though....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-12, 09:05 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,394
Posted By DGoeder

[COLOR=#222222][FONT=Times] I drive 50+...

[COLOR=#222222][FONT=Times]

I drive 50+ miles each way to work. On paper, I guess it's not impossible to consider riding, but I think I would rather be able to have a little time to sleep at...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-05-12, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By DGoeder

Eating before a century.

I'm taking on my first century this Saturday and needed some advice. I feel like I'm okay on mileage and nutrition during the ride, but I'm wondering if I should do anything different this week as...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-05-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 122,549
Posted By DGoeder

I'm taking on my first century this Saturday and...

I'm taking on my first century this Saturday and this seems to be exactly the thread I was looking for. I feel like I'm okay on mileage and nutrition during the ride, but I'm wondering if I should do...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-12, 03:20 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 9,318
Posted By DGoeder

Crap. I was starting to suspect as much.

Crap. I was starting to suspect as much.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 9,318
Posted By DGoeder

I believe it stopped being about the OP a while...

I believe it stopped being about the OP a while ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-12, 03:43 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 9,318
Posted By DGoeder

I'd like an new pair of shoes I just saw, but I...

I'd like an new pair of shoes I just saw, but I don't have an extra hundred bucks sitting around right now. Anyone want to float me a loan? If not, it's okay. The ones I have still work fine. I just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-12, 04:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,114
Posted By DGoeder

I've only been doing this for about a year, so I...

I've only been doing this for about a year, so I was questioning the same thing. I've made several equipment upgrades: clipless, wheelset (not super expensive but better than my stock Mavics), etc....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-12, 08:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,586
Posted By DGoeder

If you do, post back about them. I've been...

If you do, post back about them. I've been wondering the same thing since the reviews are all over the place on them.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-12, 08:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 834
Posted By DGoeder

If its the shifting, I learned the same thing...

If its the shifting, I learned the same thing when I got my bike. First time I rode I wound up with the chain on both the small rings and couldn't figure out how to shift back to the big ones. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-12, 03:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By DGoeder

Oh, I see now. Simpler time and all that.

Oh, I see now. Simpler time and all that.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By DGoeder

Wonder how much for his time machine?

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/bik/3051218840.html
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-12, 04:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,118
Posted By DGoeder

[COLOR=#222222][FONT=Times] Right there. It got...

[COLOR=#222222][FONT=Times]
Right there. It got to be one of the few things I can still do that I did when I was a 7 and most won't question my sanity (much).
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-12, 12:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 985
Posted By DGoeder

Agreed.

Agreed.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-12, 07:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 985
Posted By DGoeder

You're introducing two terms that were not...

You're introducing two terms that were not included in the original text. Never was it suggested that the OP purchase a new bike, simply another one. Without pricing an Ultegra brifter, I can't say...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-12, 07:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 985
Posted By DGoeder

[COLOR=#222222][FONT=Times] I always buy a...

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I always buy a spare tube or two when I order something online, just in case. I never realized I was such a high-roller.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-12, 01:00 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,770
Posted By DGoeder

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/4527/1000000520...

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/4527/1000000520.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-12, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 637
Posted By DGoeder

I haven't tried a roller yet, but I hear they are...

I haven't tried a roller yet, but I hear they are fantastic.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-12, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 637
Posted By DGoeder

All the above and stop tucking your legs under...

All the above and stop tucking your legs under your chair at work. That has been my relief from the same problem. IT band stretch, straighten out the cleats and keep my legs extended more when...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-12, 04:07 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 7,736
Posted By DGoeder

Seatbelts didn't do NASCAR's poster boy any good...

Seatbelts didn't do NASCAR's poster boy any good a few years back. Guess I wont bother with those either.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-12, 10:15 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 7,736
Posted By DGoeder

same here. But now I'm thinking that adding a...

same here. But now I'm thinking that adding a bracelet might be a great idea. I just never thought of it before.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,684
Posted By DGoeder

Ok, so it's personal preference with the majority...

Ok, so it's personal preference with the majority favoring velox or veloplugs then? I'll see what the LBS has and decide from there then. Thanks for all the input. Hopefully, I make he right choice.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-12, 08:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,684
Posted By DGoeder

Rim strips?

So I just got my first wheel set upgrade -Easton EA50- from my stock Mavic MA-2. I need to get rim strips or tape and just thought I would get some suggestions. Is there a better material? The...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-12, 12:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,177
Posted By DGoeder

No.

No.
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