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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-10, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By sseaman

I found an older pair of shimano cantilever...

I found an older pair of shimano cantilever brakes, and put some newer pads on them, these work far better than the newer style tektros
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-29-10, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By sseaman

canti brakes

I am building up my cross bike, and trying to find a brakeset for the front fork, the current set of tektro's, the pads hit the fork and do not open very far so it will be hard to get a wider tire...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-27-10, 08:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,095
Posted By sseaman

Its an Aluminum frame

Its an Aluminum frame
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-27-10, 07:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,095
Posted By sseaman

A Camelback would be awful in 100 degree heat

A Camelback would be awful in 100 degree heat
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-26-10, 03:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,095
Posted By sseaman

Cyclocross bike on summer road rides

I am building up a cross bike to do double duty for the road bike and commuter. I found a good deal on a GT frame. My concern is it has mounts for one bottle cage, in the summer on my road rides I...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,799
Posted By sseaman

Finally was able to ride after a couple weeks...

Finally was able to ride after a couple weeks off. It was a nice morning in the low 60's, I think I hurt a roadie's feelings when I passed him on my commuter. He was in the full roadie getup when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-10, 12:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,978
Posted By sseaman

to handle dogs, if I can't accelerate and outrun...

to handle dogs, if I can't accelerate and outrun them easily, the next best thing is to spray some water from your bottle in their face. I have had one dog stop me in my tracks, he must have been...
Forum: Southeast
08-30-10, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 767
Posted By sseaman

I have done a lot of riding in the area while on...

I have done a lot of riding in the area while on vacation, be ready for some climbing, most of the roads don't have good shoulders, but I have never had any problems with drivers. I would suggest...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-10, 07:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 280
Posted By sseaman

Change or keep what I have

I bought a 02 Specialized Allez Comp with upgraded Ultregra components a few weeks ago, and feel like I got a pretty good deal on it, yesterday I came across a 05 Lemond Alpe D'Huez frame, with for...
Forum: Southeast
08-27-10, 11:51 AM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 459,227
Posted By sseaman

another commute in today, another flat. This is...

another commute in today, another flat. This is the first one on the way in.
Forum: Commuting
08-27-10, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,799
Posted By sseaman

The weather was incredible this am 63 degrees...

The weather was incredible this am 63 degrees when I got to the office. I had flat #5 on the way home Wednesday, and #6 on the way in this morning. I was a couple miles to work and not wanting to...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-10, 10:58 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,446
Posted By sseaman

I had an older fellow ask me one time if he could...

I had an older fellow ask me one time if he could draft for a little, I had not problem, doesnt really change how I am riding.
Forum: Commuting
08-25-10, 06:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,215
Posted By sseaman

I had a commute home one day with 2 flats, and it...

I had a commute home one day with 2 flats, and it was in the upper 90's, so I know your pain.
Forum: Commuting
08-25-10, 06:44 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,799
Posted By sseaman

Finally back commuting after a 3 week break, and...

Finally back commuting after a 3 week break, and boy was it nice. The temp was in the upper 60's which was a nice change from the low 80's a few weeks ago. Looking forward to the 18 miles ride back...
Forum: For Sale
08-23-10, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 387,426
Posted By sseaman

Looking for a Toupe, I don't have a swap as the...

Looking for a Toupe, I don't have a swap as the bike does not currently have a seat. I have other parts or $
Forum: Commuting
08-23-10, 08:20 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 25,683
Posted By sseaman

I am still a fan of buying a used bike, I just...

I am still a fan of buying a used bike, I just picked up a couple year old Specialized Allez Comp, the previous owner babied it and just upgraded to full ultegra in the last year and for $650 I felt...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-10, 09:34 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,179
Posted By sseaman

I hang my clothes to air out under my desk so...

I hang my clothes to air out under my desk so nothing is said. I also like to come in early so that most people dont see me take the elevator, and the afternoon, take ths stairs back down.
Forum: Southeast
08-13-10, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,325
Posted By sseaman

Yes, you still pay on Jekyll, $5 I think. I...

Yes, you still pay on Jekyll, $5 I think. I didn't have to pay on the bike.
Forum: Southeast
08-13-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 81,734
Posted By sseaman

Let's see, my 5am ride was ruined when I checked...

Let's see, my 5am ride was ruined when I checked the crackberry to realize 9 servers at work were down, and the idiot on call hadn't done anything. So I hop in the car run downtown to open the door...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-10, 07:22 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,799
Posted By sseaman

Guys, I have been missing my commuting rides the...

Guys, I have been missing my commuting rides the last 2 weeks, but the heat is making it next to impossible. The morning would be doable but tough to not sweat to much, but the afternoon are down...
Forum: Southeast
08-09-10, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By sseaman

any of the main roads around there would be...

any of the main roads around there would be decent to ride on, you could do some out and back on HWY 70. FYI it can be hilly around there.
Forum: Southeast
08-04-10, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 700
Posted By sseaman

Most the roads in the area would be fine to ride...

Most the roads in the area would be fine to ride on. Any particular distance?
Forum: Commuting
07-30-10, 11:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,251
Posted By sseaman

you are correct, thanks for catching my error

you are correct, thanks for catching my error
Forum: Southeast
07-26-10, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,518
Posted By sseaman

When are you planning to make this trip, I have...

When are you planning to make this trip, I have wanted to ride from Nashville to Jackson for a while.
Forum: Southeast
07-26-10, 02:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,348
Posted By sseaman

I road 65 miles saturday starting at 615 and...

I road 65 miles saturday starting at 615 and finishing around 10. Then 25 on Sunday starting at 1230 and finishing around 2
Forum: Commuting
07-26-10, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,799
Posted By sseaman

Friday's commute home in the 97 degree heat was...

Friday's commute home in the 97 degree heat was tough, I felt pretty good until stopping to change the 2nd flat for the week. It is hard to get going again when it is this hot.
Forum: Commuting
07-23-10, 11:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 919
Posted By sseaman

Have you tried changing you seat or cleat...

Have you tried changing you seat or cleat position?
Forum: Commuting
07-23-10, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 997
Posted By sseaman

It sounds like a nice ride, my commute is 18...

It sounds like a nice ride, my commute is 18 miles each way. I aim for 2 days a week, 2 days driving and 1 work from home day. I usually ride in fairly easy as I have no shower facilities, but try...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-10, 07:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,251
Posted By sseaman

It is my weekend ride, I rode it the first few...

It is my weekend ride, I rode it the first few commutes until I finished the Kona build. I would carry a backpack so it worked fine.
Forum: Commuting
07-22-10, 07:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,251
Posted By sseaman

About the only original part of my Kona Dew is...

About the only original part of my Kona Dew is the frame and fork, everything else has been swapped out. I added disc brakes, new wheelset, drop bars, with bar end shifter. 1x9 gearing, and rear rack.
Forum: Commuting
07-22-10, 03:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,251
Posted By sseaman

bike weight

Have you guys weighed your commuter bikes? I was wondering how mine compaired to my road bike, as it seems close to as fast when I take it out without computer bag and extras. So on the bathroom...
Forum: Southeast
07-22-10, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 881
Posted By sseaman

I use to ride some in the area when visiting for...

I use to ride some in the area when visiting for work, I just tried to stay off the main roads as much as possible. I never had any issues with drivers there. Stay off any road named Peachtree.
Forum: Southeast
07-22-10, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,518
Posted By sseaman

I live in Nashville, and have ridden on parts of...

I live in Nashville, and have ridden on parts of 70, and driven a majority of it. I wouldn't have a problem riding on them if it were me.
Forum: Commuting
07-22-10, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,799
Posted By sseaman

Yesterday's commute home was rough, I left the...

Yesterday's commute home was rough, I left the office early because storms were rolling in, about 4 miles in I had a flat, so pulled under an overpass just incase. Got the flat fix in good time, the...
Forum: Southeast
07-21-10, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By sseaman

I am not sure how many flat areas you will find...

I am not sure how many flat areas you will find in the area, they are on the other end of the state. But there should be plenty of good country roads to ride. You aren't far some some ski resorts...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-10, 02:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,021
Posted By sseaman

I have used the ATM by bike and plan to today.

I have used the ATM by bike and plan to today.
Forum: Commuting
07-21-10, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By sseaman

Have you guys checked out this website

http://www.peopleforbikes.org/

I think is is a good idea for cyclist of all types to show some unity.
Forum: Southeast
07-21-10, 07:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,518
Posted By sseaman

I don't know if you have looked at this website...

I don't know if you have looked at this website it may not help much for you upcoming ride.

http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/bikeped/routes.htm

You could ride hwy 70 the whole way, the shoulders...
Forum: Southeast
07-21-10, 06:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 679
Posted By sseaman

Welcome aboard from Mid TN. You have some good...

Welcome aboard from Mid TN. You have some good country road just outside of the city to ride.
Forum: Commuting
07-21-10, 06:42 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,799
Posted By sseaman

A very humid morning right around 80 degrees, I...

A very humid morning right around 80 degrees, I had to drop my average mph by a mile or 2 to keep from pouring sweat. It should be good and hot is afternoon.
Forum: Commuting
07-21-10, 06:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,785
Posted By sseaman

I am not a fan of riding in the wrong direction...

I am not a fan of riding in the wrong direction even if there is a bike lane, I was visiting St. Simon Island, GA and they had a nice wide bike lane on one side to go off the island, thankfully there...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-10, 06:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 959
Posted By sseaman

The best thing I can think is to make the route...

The best thing I can think is to make the route longer, I do this sometimes on my ride home if I want to ride more than 18 miles.
Forum: Southeast
07-19-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,325
Posted By sseaman

I added some routes to mapmyride for the area if...

I added some routes to mapmyride for the area if anyone is interested.
Forum: Commuting
07-19-10, 10:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,589
Posted By sseaman

I don't commute in the mornings if it is raining,...

I don't commute in the mornings if it is raining, but if there is a chance in the afternoon, I will go for it.
Forum: Southeast
07-16-10, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 690
Posted By sseaman

Map my ride

Do you guys create maps for others to view? I started making some a while back, maybe they will help someone else.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-10, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,025
Posted By sseaman

I bought a set off of Ebay for $100 after looking...

I bought a set off of Ebay for $100 after looking around for a while.
Forum: Commuting
07-14-10, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 602
Posted By sseaman

wow that is quite an add, some emotional issues...

wow that is quite an add, some emotional issues maybe
Forum: Commuting
07-13-10, 08:06 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,320
Posted By sseaman

Canyoneagle, I like the rack, much better than...

Canyoneagle, I like the rack, much better than what I have on my bike
Forum: Southeast
07-12-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,325
Posted By sseaman

.this is the only pic of the bridge I have, there...

.this is the only pic of the bridge I have, there was quite a cross wind on it. I saw a handful of people riding and running across the bridge.159562
http://www.bikeforums.net/images/misc/pencil.png
Forum: Southeast
07-12-10, 06:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,325
Posted By sseaman

I road 150+ miles last week while there. The bike...

I road 150+ miles last week while there. The bike paths are suitable for slower rides, so I stayed off them the whole time. I only have 1 only lady get mad that I was riding on the roadway which was...
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