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11-11-20, 09:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,837
Posted By caffein8ed

Still not working... ...

Still not working...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKZGxW5BAe8
11-06-17, 02:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,405
Posted By caffein8ed

My sentiments exactly.

My sentiments exactly.
10-31-17, 03:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,906
Posted By caffein8ed

Blind Stoker? Isn't he the guy who wrote...

Blind Stoker? Isn't he the guy who wrote Dracula?

:D
08-22-16, 10:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,407
Posted By caffein8ed

Even though it looks like you've already made...

Even though it looks like you've already made your decision, I'm gonna jump in here and recommend the Sigma ROX 5.0 wireless bike computer.

I've been using mine for almost 2 years, and I've only...
07-29-16, 11:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,412
Posted By caffein8ed

I do a lot of riding at night, so my lighting...

I do a lot of riding at night, so my lighting setup is easily the most essential accessory for me.

Front lighting:
Fenix BT20 headlight for steady light
Planet Bike ½-Watt headlight used in...
07-21-16, 02:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,624
Posted By caffein8ed

I've never given any thought to seeing how far I...

I've never given any thought to seeing how far I could ride without taking a break.

I have an 18 mile route that I ride regularly, and I suppose I could probably take the whole trip without...
09-23-15, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 793
Posted By caffein8ed

I have osteoarthritis of the thumb on both hands,...

I have osteoarthritis of the thumb on both hands, one significantly worse than the other. As stated by others, multiple hand positions is the key. I would add that maintaining a light grip on the...
07-29-15, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,379
Posted By caffein8ed

I really like the baggy style shorts with the...

I really like the baggy style shorts with the built-in, padded liner. I was recently able to pick up a couple of pairs of Canari padded cycling shorts for less than half price, (about $25, if I...
07-24-15, 09:24 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,643
Posted By caffein8ed

I wear reading glasses when needed, and I do need...

I wear reading glasses when needed, and I do need them to see my bike computer's display. So, I picked up a pair of Aloha's Stone Creek MX1...
07-17-15, 10:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,566
Posted By caffein8ed

A couple of months ago, I picked up a Sigma ROX...

A couple of months ago, I picked up a Sigma ROX 5.0 wireless bike computer for about $80. It logs heart rate, (comes with a strap & transmitter), cadence, (sensor included), speed, and other ride...
07-08-15, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,669
Posted By caffein8ed

I average between 10 and 14mph. If I'm...

I average between 10 and 14mph.

If I'm riding with my 12 year-old daughter, our speed tends to hover around the low end of that scale. Riding solo, or only accompanied by my 16 year-old son, we...
07-08-15, 12:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,211
Posted By caffein8ed

I don't get home from work until 7:30-ish, so on...

I don't get home from work until 7:30-ish, so on weeknights when it's not raining, we'll usually ride from about 8:15 to 10pm.

Weekend rides typically start at about 4:30pm, and we usually get...
06-26-15, 09:10 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 14,361
Posted By caffein8ed

June Goal: 180 miles. Stretch goal: 200 miles. ...

June Goal: 180 miles. Stretch goal: 200 miles.

6/1 - 5.8 miles
6/3 - 13.4 miles
6/6 - 14.2 miles
6/7 - 17.3 miles
6/12 - 15.4 miles
6/13 - 18.1 miles
6/16 - 16.8 miles
6/20 - 18.7 miles
06-24-15, 09:40 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 14,361
Posted By caffein8ed

June Goal: 180 miles. Stretch goal: 200 miles. ...

June Goal: 180 miles. Stretch goal: 200 miles.

6/1 - 5.8 miles
6/3 - 13.4 miles
6/6 - 14.2 miles
6/7 - 17.3 miles
6/12 - 15.4 miles
6/13 - 18.1 miles
6/16 - 16.8 miles
6/20 - 18.7 miles
06-22-15, 09:20 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 14,361
Posted By caffein8ed

June Goal: 180 miles. Stretch goal: 200 miles. ...

June Goal: 180 miles. Stretch goal: 200 miles.

6/1 - 5.8 miles
6/3 - 13.4 miles
6/6 - 14.2 miles
6/7 - 17.3 miles
6/12 - 15.4 miles
6/13 - 18.1 miles
6/16 - 16.8 miles
6/20 - 18.7 miles
06-22-15, 08:32 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 14,361
Posted By caffein8ed

I've been taking advantage of the available...

I've been taking advantage of the available overtime at work for the last couple of weeks, (an extreme rarity at my office), very much to the detriment of my cycling time. Not a trade off I'd like to...
06-18-15, 10:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,734
Posted By caffein8ed

During the typical workday, I drink 36oz. or so...

During the typical workday, I drink 36oz. or so of water, and another 14oz. of coffee.

Then, it's water and/or seltzer all night.
06-17-15, 10:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,734
Posted By caffein8ed

Prepping to leave the house: 6oz. tart cherry...

Prepping to leave the house:
6oz. tart cherry juice
12oz. coffee

During commute:
20oz. coffee

After arriving at work:
6oz. yogurt
a serving of fruit (banana today, strawberries yesterday,...
06-13-15, 08:00 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 14,361
Posted By caffein8ed

June Goal: 180 miles. Stretch goal: 200 miles. ...

June Goal: 180 miles. Stretch goal: 200 miles.

6/1 - 5.8 miles
6/3 - 13.4 miles
6/6 - 14.2 miles
6/7 - 17.3 miles
6/12 - 15.4 miles
6/13 - 18.1 miles

MTD: 84.2 miles
06-12-15, 11:03 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 14,361
Posted By caffein8ed

June Goal: 180 miles. Stretch goal: 200 miles. ...

June Goal: 180 miles. Stretch goal: 200 miles.

6/1 - 5.8 miles
6/3 - 13.4 miles
6/6 - 14.2 miles
6/7 - 17.3 miles
6/12 - 15.4 miles

MTD: 66.1 miles
06-12-15, 03:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,081
Posted By caffein8ed

Heh, don’t be too impressed! At the gym, I do an...

Heh, don’t be too impressed! At the gym, I do an hour of mixed incline walking/jogging on the treadmill before hitting the weights. Nothing too terribly strenuous!

With respect to programs,...
06-12-15, 10:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,081
Posted By caffein8ed

That's exactly what I did, and what I found,...

That's exactly what I did, and what I found, before I got to your post in this thread. :)

During my admittedly short riding season, (late April through early October), I pretty much only do...
06-08-15, 09:44 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 14,361
Posted By caffein8ed

Joining the thread a little late, but here's what...

Joining the thread a little late, but here's what I've got so far this month:

June Goal: 180 miles. Stretch goal: 200 miles.

6/1 - 5.8 miles
6/3 - 13.4 miles
6/6 - 14.2 miles
6/7 - 17.3...
09-26-14, 01:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,343
Posted By caffein8ed

For me, riding season usually ends by early...

For me, riding season usually ends by early October.

Once it gets to be mid-September or so, it's already dark by the time I'm heading out for a ride. Combine that lack of daylight with...
09-18-14, 04:01 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 47,113
Posted By caffein8ed

When I go riding with my kids, we usually travel...

When I go riding with my kids, we usually travel about 12-14 miles at a fairly leisurely 10 or 11mph pace. When I'm out solo, I'll typically take a 18-20 mile route, and average 13.5 to 14mph. This...
05-21-14, 01:36 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,663
Posted By caffein8ed

Another Map My Ride (http://www.mapmyride.com)...

Another Map My Ride (http://www.mapmyride.com) user here. I don't use the device app, though - I just pop my bike computer off after a ride, and go enter the data on my PC.
Forum: Northeast
05-21-14, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,907
Posted By caffein8ed

Took the first ride of the season with my kids on...

Took the first ride of the season with my kids on Sunday. It was just an around-the-extended-neighborhood type of excursion, but we managed to get in a solid 18 miles.

As a person who has no...
11-06-13, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,301
Posted By caffein8ed

I have a medium-sized saddle bag (one of these...

I have a medium-sized saddle bag (one of these (http://www.axiomgear.com/products/gear/bags/seat-bags/catskill-lx/)) containing:

small first-aid kit
CO2 inflator
2 x CO2 cartridges
patch kit...
10-17-13, 01:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,356
Posted By caffein8ed

I've been riding a 2013 Jamis Coda Sport since...

I've been riding a 2013 Jamis Coda Sport since early September. It performs perfectly, and I've found it to be a very comfortable ride. Granted, I haven't taken it for any 100 mile trips yet, but for...
10-07-13, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 2,861,040
Posted By caffein8ed

Thanks, flan. This is certainly the nicest bike...

Thanks, flan. This is certainly the nicest bike I've ever owned, but some of the gorgeous, higher-end bikes I've seen in this thread are truly drool-worthy! :)

Anyway yeah, I was definitely aware...
Forum: Northeast
10-03-13, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,907
Posted By caffein8ed

I like the way you think, sir! Your ideas are...

I like the way you think, sir! Your ideas are intriguing to me, and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter. :D
Forum: Northeast
10-02-13, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,907
Posted By caffein8ed

I had set a September goal of at least matching...

I had set a September goal of at least matching my August cycling mileage total. With colder weather starting to set in, fewer and fewer daylight hours available to ride, and having used up all my...
09-30-13, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 2,861,040
Posted By caffein8ed

I wouldn’t go so far as to call them an...

I wouldn’t go so far as to call them an improvement exactly, but that’s not really why I got them anyway. :)

A few months back, I found that I was consistently having a hard time keeping my feet...
09-29-13, 11:18 PM
Replies: 7,836
Views: 2,861,040
Posted By caffein8ed

After riding an extremely heavy Diamondback...

After riding an extremely heavy Diamondback comfort bike for almost the whole summer, (complete with fork and seatpost suspension), I decided it was time to step up to something a little more suited...
09-27-13, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,529
Posted By caffein8ed

Congrats! I just bought one of these myself...

Congrats! I just bought one of these myself about a month ago! :beer:

After riding a 38lb comfort bike, (with fork and seatpost suspension), all summer, the Jamis took some getting used-to, but...
09-25-13, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,436
Posted By caffein8ed

That's great! I have been riding with my two...

That's great! I have been riding with my two kids all summer, (14-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter), and now into early fall as well. Unfortunately, with school back in session, I’m having to...
Forum: Northeast
09-17-13, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,907
Posted By caffein8ed

On Sunday, I took a long (for us) ride with my...

On Sunday, I took a long (for us) ride with my two kids. We covered just shy of 28 miles of neighborhood-like side streets, and only needed to cross one major road, (a two-lane, 40mph secondary...
Forum: Northeast
09-12-13, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,907
Posted By caffein8ed

Rode the Nashua River Rail Trail...

Rode the Nashua River Rail Trail (http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-central/nashua-river-rail-trail.html) with my two kids last weekend. We started in Nashua, NH, and made the...
09-09-13, 02:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,853
Posted By caffein8ed

^^ The only thing about that solution that...

^^ The only thing about that solution that doesn't work for me is that I drink an absurd amount of water when I'm riding, and I need both cages to hold bottles. Other than that, the idea seems...
09-09-13, 01:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,853
Posted By caffein8ed

I was aware that folding reading glasses existed,...

I was aware that folding reading glasses existed, but I had no idea that they made them so compact! Thanks for the info - I'll be picking up a set of them very soon.

As for the thread's main...
09-06-13, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,853
Posted By caffein8ed

This is something I'm struggling with presently....

This is something I'm struggling with presently. I can't figure out a reliable, convenient way to store and transport a pair of reading glasses when I ride. I keep them in a hard case, and wish to...
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