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Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-21, 08:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,642
Posted By A1A Rider

Looking forward to summertime riding in South...

Looking forward to summertime riding in South Florida. Pretty sticky, but fewer people and less traffic on A1A.

I follow all the above cooling strategies....frozen Polar water bottles...trying to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,136
Posted By A1A Rider

As the Great Sheriff Bart said .... "15 is my...

As the Great Sheriff Bart said .... "15 is my limit....". "I am not from Havana".

At >15 I have to go to the gym and run on the treadmill and lift weights ..... I hate the gym (puke emoji)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 31,072
Posted By A1A Rider

Long time Gator rider .... but thought I would...

Long time Gator rider .... but thought I would try the GP 5000's.

I ride the same route, (just longer or shorter). I know every bump, depression, utility cover and gouge in an otherwise smooth...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-03-20, 09:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,689
Posted By A1A Rider

We bought Woom 3 16" bikes for our twin 5 year...

We bought Woom 3 16" bikes for our twin 5 year old grand daughters for Christmas. They are freehub, hand brake models and are 12 pound bikes. They started without pedals and used them as balance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,034
Posted By A1A Rider

Technical Truth in Advertising.... It says...

Technical Truth in Advertising....

It says 18 SPEED..... not 18 GEARS. So technically, the bike can go up to 18 speeds...(from 1 mph to 18 mph) depending entirely on your cadence.:)

The guy is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 49,898
Posted By A1A Rider

Love the handle Dr Wui What...no Kid...

Love the handle Dr Wui

What...no Kid Charlemagne....Hoops McCan was wasn’t interested....Good King Richard or Good King John we’re not available...cousin Dupree couldn’t be bothered....Peg not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,658
Posted By A1A Rider

Hi Friday, I agree on your thoughts around a...

Hi Friday, I agree on your thoughts around a normalized distribution of idiots ... and FL does seem to be well represented with distracted drivers

My route in Florida is pretty smooth, has some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-20, 07:15 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,658
Posted By A1A Rider

Hi Maelochs ... True Floridians like this part of...

Hi Maelochs ... True Floridians like this part of the year most. It is the time of the year when our population of fools decline. But, its super hot down here .... unbearable, miserable and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-20, 08:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,658
Posted By A1A Rider

I would like to defend the honor of the Great...

I would like to defend the honor of the Great State of Florida. I moved to Florida after college. Most of the people I met were professionals or small business owners. Some of the small business...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-20, 08:56 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,658
Posted By A1A Rider

I have lived here and ridden here for the last 17...

I have lived here and ridden here for the last 17 years. My route is between Lauderdale by the Sea and as far north as Palm Beach. Been “coal rolled” once and has a 2 liter Mountain Dew thrown at me...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,870
Posted By A1A Rider

Concur.. A1A is a great ride. Atlantic Ocean,...

Concur.. A1A is a great ride. Atlantic Ocean, Intercoastal, beautiful mansions, long yachts, a couple golf courses straddle A1A between Boca and WPB. Can be windy, but in your face one way means...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Posted By A1A Rider

I have e-mailed Trek over the past 5 days, but...

I have e-mailed Trek over the past 5 days, but with the weekend, I really did not expect an answer till mid week this week.

As far as filing a claim with the TSA ... I figured it to be wasted...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Posted By A1A Rider

Trek Crash Replacement

Fellow Riders,

On a recent trip to ride in Ohio, TSA put a nasty gouge in my Madone when they repacked it after the "search". I continued to ride it thinking it was probably only paint deep. ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-08, 09:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,611
Posted By A1A Rider

The numorous ways a rider can be dropped off the...

The numorous ways a rider can be dropped off the back are my favorites. Straight through, decanted and dislodged are just a few.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-08, 01:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,930
Posted By A1A Rider

Florida Style

:speedy:In South Florida because of the heat and wind we usually just tuck it under the HRM chest strap ... better aero position :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-06, 09:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,504
Posted By A1A Rider

A1A here is 1 lane in each direction, with the...

A1A here is 1 lane in each direction, with the occasional center turn lane
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-06, 08:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,504
Posted By A1A Rider

I will chime in here as this is my ride...... ...

I will chime in here as this is my ride......

On the whole, drivers are "bike aware" on A1A from Ft. Lauderdale to Palm Beach.

On the whole, cyclists follow normally prescribed cycling rules.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-06, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By A1A Rider

Upon further review.... I pulled the pullies and...

Upon further review.... I pulled the pullies and removed the barrings, greased them with lithium grease, reassembled and now I have a very quite rear end. Hopefully, that is the end of it.

A1A...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-06, 08:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By A1A Rider

Rear Derailler Pulley

Should the top cog on my Shimano Rear Der spin freely like my lower cog ? My top cog spins tighter and my lower cog spins freely. Was wondering if they should both spin freely ?

Thanks in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-06, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 316
Posted By A1A Rider

A1A Rider Pre-Announces, Lowers Guidance

Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

Due to poor weekend weather in January, more than expected corporate travel and more than expected house guests, A1A Rider is lowering quaterly milage guidance from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-06, 03:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,397
Posted By A1A Rider

Doc, I think you will find the ride of maple is a...

Doc, I think you will find the ride of maple is a bit "carbon". Oak is the right way to go. I have seen a complete failure in the maple fork due to knots.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-06, 03:40 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,401
Posted By A1A Rider

Point of Order .... As the suckee, am I...

Point of Order .... As the suckee, am I responsible to point out hazards ? Potholes, glass, sand and the like.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-06, 03:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,397
Posted By A1A Rider

I half thought I was going to see a pic of my...

I half thought I was going to see a pic of my Madone ! ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-06, 03:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,817
Posted By A1A Rider

Gatorskins here too..... glass and construction...

Gatorskins here too..... glass and construction up and down A1A. Tough tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-06, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By A1A Rider

Hey Ice, Yes.... well you see they didn't...

Hey Ice,

Yes.... well you see they didn't really teach me ... they disappointed me enough that I learned to do these things myself through Sheldon Brown and Parktools as well as the Shimano tech...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-06, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By A1A Rider

roadwarrior, I am in the financial services...

roadwarrior,

I am in the financial services business. I am a fund manager.

A1A Rider
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-06, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 600
Posted By A1A Rider

I concentrate on form into the wind. Not sure if...

I concentrate on form into the wind. Not sure if it helps or just takes my mind off the 20 mph constants we get.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-06, 10:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,250
Posted By A1A Rider

My LBS became difficult to deal with (delayed...

My LBS became difficult to deal with (delayed work, 2 or even 3 trips to the shop to pick the bike up, improper parts installed that did not match parts on my bike, poor interaction with Shimano on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-06, 12:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 652
Posted By A1A Rider

Solve For X .....

Given: Road miles are equal to 1 mile and I have been told trainer/roller miles do not count:

Given: I see bent riders on the cell phone and in sandles moving pretty well:

Given: My MTN bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-06, 10:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,075
Posted By A1A Rider

I believe Bum Phillips said it best when talking...

I believe Bum Phillips said it best when talking about Don Shula ....

"He can take his'n and beat your'n ... and he can take your'n and beat his'n"

I beleive that sums up the pros versus most. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-06, 07:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 259
Posted By A1A Rider

How much tire patch, handling or stability..

How much tire patch increase, handling improvement or additional stability would 25mm or 28mm tires be over 23's ?

My dad had another biker recommend to him a move from his current 23's to 25's or...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-06, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By A1A Rider

WARREN MILLER on BIKES ! I like to watch the...

WARREN MILLER on BIKES !

I like to watch the video, but don't posess the skillset, sack or wrecklessness to be anywhere near it. I get jiggy when a suv honks the horn at me. For this my family...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-06, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By A1A Rider

Sorry.... did I say taught ? I meant P.O'd me...

Sorry.... did I say taught ? I meant P.O'd me enough to make me find Parktools.com, Performance, Nashbar, Excel, Jenson and eBay.........However, I am grateful that I do not have to wait for these...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-06, 03:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,848
Posted By A1A Rider

35 miles in great, but windy conditions Had to...

35 miles in great, but windy conditions Had to get home to watch my Bengals get ripped by the Chiefs. I am pretty sure I would have enjoyed riding an extra 35 more than the game. Saw an enormous...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-06, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By A1A Rider

Big ups to my LBS ....

In 2005 my LBS taught me to :

1) adjust my FD and RD
2) run and cut FD and RD cables
3) wrap my bars with bar fat tape
4) break and clean the chain and remove and clean the cassette
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-05, 10:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,223
Posted By A1A Rider

I am with the Danimal here. We do not get as hot...

I am with the Danimal here. We do not get as hot as other places here and the humidity is high, plus gotta love that blast of hot air. I am fairly used to it. I ride sleeveless, fully hydrate...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-05, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By A1A Rider

Happened to me 3 years ago. Bike was 3 weeks...

Happened to me 3 years ago. Bike was 3 weeks old. I looked on eBay, craigslist and always looked for it on my rides. I looked in bike stores ... confonted a guy while on a ride with the same frame...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-17-05, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By A1A Rider

Follow Up ...... Bought Dad a roadie and now...

Follow Up ......

Bought Dad a roadie and now its on .... I visited the family for Thanksgiving in Ohio and we got in 105 miles over the 4 days. Thanksgiving Day was cold and we only got in 5,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-05, 08:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,068
Posted By A1A Rider

I have to speak up for South Florida. Year round...

I have to speak up for South Florida. Year round riding with shorts and sleeves. Windy by the water though. Gusts to 24 yesterday.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-05, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 397
Posted By A1A Rider

Concur with the ride from Ft Lauderdale north...

Concur with the ride from Ft Lauderdale north through Lake Worth is pretty bike friendly. Although, it can be windy, it is fairly bike friendly with paths for most of the trip and contrary to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-05, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 679
Posted By A1A Rider

Tour de Florida

Well, he is on his way home now, but I have to brag about a new 67 year young cyclist.

During his spring visit to Florida this year, I got my Dad on a bike. We had fun, and it was a blast...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-05, 07:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,294
Posted By A1A Rider

Thanks for all the great recommendations. I will...

Thanks for all the great recommendations. I will try them this evening after work and after my ride.

Thanks Again
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-05, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,294
Posted By A1A Rider

Shimano Flight Deck Gear Indicator

My Flight Deck is not changing indication from 39 to 53. It is stuck indicating that I am in the 39 chainring for both the 39 and 53. It indicates the correct cassette gear.

At first I thought...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 07:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,372
Posted By A1A Rider

I ride the Gatorskin 23's at 110 to 115, no flats...

I ride the Gatorskin 23's at 110 to 115, no flats in 1500 miles. I installed them without levers. My loop is a fairly dirty, glassy and chip and tar section of road. Can't really comment on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-05, 06:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,557
Posted By A1A Rider

I have had a good relationship with my LBS and I...

I have had a good relationship with my LBS and I have purchased 3 bikes from him over the last 2 years. The service there has been fairly good and when I have had a problem, the owner has worked it...
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