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Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-06, 09:26 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,304
Posted By sofc

I have only one long sleeve jersey (that I...

I have only one long sleeve jersey (that I happened to pick up at a Nike store last year before I even had a bike) but I do have about 25-30 short sleeve moisture wicking shirts (mostly Craft, some...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-06, 09:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,204
Posted By sofc

My experience with Probikekit has been great so...

My experience with Probikekit has been great so far. I ordered on the 18th and the order came on the 24th.

I placed a bigger order on the 25th. I always place a cheap order at a place first to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-06, 11:40 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 46,630
Posted By sofc

I don't usually like Treks nor do I like the red...

I don't usually like Treks nor do I like the red white and blue color scheme (nothing against Americans, but that's my taste.) However, I love this bike. And as was said earlier, the photography...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-05, 07:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,092
Posted By sofc

sixsixone Stinger link...

sixsixone Stinger link (http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/SH602B02-Sixsixone%2BStinger%2BShoe%2B05.aspx)

and Nike Carnerso link ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 06:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,269
Posted By sofc

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-05, 03:34 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,131
Posted By sofc

I recently bought a Lemond (Big Sky SL) and I'm...

I recently bought a Lemond (Big Sky SL) and I'm 265. It is comfortable enough. Seems very stable. 105s all the way around. Low spoke wheel but seems okay. Has cyclo brakes and regular ones.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-05, 06:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,914
Posted By sofc

I just got my brooks b17 s standard black saddle....

I just got my brooks b17 s standard black saddle.

Apparently, the "s" stands for ladies.

Apparently, aebike is closed for the night.

Apparently, my displeasure will have to wait to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-05, 04:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,891
Posted By sofc

Don't really have comparison as I've only done 5...

Don't really have comparison as I've only done 5 miles outdoors in 20 years and probably under 100 my whole life. Hope it changes next year.

Right now I'm trying to take some of the stuff off...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-05, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 864
Posted By sofc

I'm looking to do the same and called on place...

I'm looking to do the same and called on place around here.

He quoted me $30-75 for sandblasting but about $100 to sand and paint. He said he charges two hundred for a motorcycle.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-05, 12:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,891
Posted By sofc

Yeah, but I bet you have more than five miles...

Yeah, but I bet you have more than five miles total on your odometer (outside is too cold, working out on the roller with fork right now.)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-05, 12:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,891
Posted By sofc

My wife doesn't give me grief (and I'm the one...

My wife doesn't give me grief (and I'm the one with fifteen watches.) I paid more for my Brooks b17 this week than the whole bike. If it really bothered her, I would stop as I care more for my...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-05, 07:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,891
Posted By sofc

I was reading this again and I wanted to make...

I was reading this again and I wanted to make clear I didn't call anyone an idiot. I was referring to myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-05, 09:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,891
Posted By sofc

The LeMond is to ride. The Montebecane was...

The LeMond is to ride.

The Montebecane was $40 and I wanted a bike I could take apart and work on and maybe make it a beater bike. Or get my wife interested in biking.

The Trek was free from a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-05, 07:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,891
Posted By sofc

no, idiot.

no, idiot.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-05, 06:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,891
Posted By sofc

October 31 - Bike total - 0 Bike 1 November...

October 31 - Bike total - 0
Bike 1
November 1 - 2005 Lemond Big Sky SL
Bike 2
December 14- Motobecane Super Mirage - Suntour stem shifters - Sella seat - 10 spd
Bike 3
December 14 -...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-05, 02:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 724
Posted By sofc

i actually wanted to strip my frame and put my...

i actually wanted to strip my frame and put my name on it.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-05, 02:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 724
Posted By sofc

Was just on my way to measure but realized you...

Was just on my way to measure but realized you wanted steel and mine's aluminum.

Hope it works out.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-05, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 862
Posted By sofc

If you have the tape already, the one without the...

If you have the tape already, the one without the tape is reduced to under $15.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-05, 02:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,914
Posted By sofc

Okay Bbattle, you do way too much research. ...

Okay Bbattle, you do way too much research.

However, I am very amused.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-05, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 616
Posted By sofc

It's purty. Hope you use it well. Yes, I...

It's purty. Hope you use it well.

Yes, I know this has nothing to do with the thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-05, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,033
Posted By sofc

Thanks Gary. Now I know.

Thanks Gary. Now I know.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-05, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,033
Posted By sofc

This is crazy. I've read both threads now and I...

This is crazy. I've read both threads now and I don't even know what a stinking ferrule is ! Just for that, I'm going to actually go and find out.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-05, 09:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,597
Posted By sofc

XM has been great for me so far. I have...

XM has been great for me so far.

I have connected it to my home stereo and it has worked fabulously. Many different genres of music with a good variety in sound. Some commercials but only for...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-05, 11:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 616
Posted By sofc

You've been on this board long enough and we know...

You've been on this board long enough and we know you're from Canada and we all use USD so there's no need to do so. Just say $145. We know what you mean.


I can say that because for years I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-05, 11:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,914
Posted By sofc

I agree, that's part of the problem. Same with...

I agree, that's part of the problem. Same with buying a bike after having not ridden for a while. Everyone wanted me to test ride one. What the heck was I going to learn after a test ride? I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-05, 11:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,640
Posted By sofc

So you guys are all saying that you wouldn't be...

So you guys are all saying that you wouldn't be seen riding one of these?

That's just wrong.

http://www.colnago.co.jp/products/hybrid/tiala/image/fc01b.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-05, 04:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,914
Posted By sofc

I actually just ordered from aebike. If you had...

I actually just ordered from aebike. If you had posted earlier I would have considered Wallingford. However, they didn't give me an order number and they supposedly only had one in stock. So, ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-05, 02:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,506
Posted By sofc

I always wondered how everyone here could afford...

I always wondered how everyone here could afford all these bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-05, 02:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,506
Posted By sofc

I think it's great that you are riding and want a...

I think it's great that you are riding and want a nicer bike for racing. As long as it doesn't put you into serious financial hardship and if you intend to ride it regularly, go for it.

A side...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-05, 11:59 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 30,174
Posted By sofc

I love these but why not white hoods also?

I love these but why not white hoods also?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-05, 11:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,397
Posted By sofc

I'm gonna go with a more practical non bike...

I'm gonna go with a more practical non bike language approach.

My thighs hit my stomach when in the drops (so I don't do drops.) Bike was fitted professionally but I'm fat so my stomach gets in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-05, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 461
Posted By sofc

I like it. It's a little big for my needs but I...

I like it. It's a little big for my needs but I like it.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-05, 10:52 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,930
Posted By sofc

Two and a half miles (outdoors before it got too...

Two and a half miles (outdoors before it got too cold.) A little more indoors.

I figure if I wrote it instead of numbers it would look longer.

I just realized how silly it is that I'm a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-05, 09:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,914
Posted By sofc

I'm trying not to focus on anything but riding. ...

I'm trying not to focus on anything but riding. However, since I've been on a bike maybe 40 times in my entire life, it needs to be somewhat of a "not too painful" experience so I can continue. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-05, 08:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,914
Posted By sofc

I called my LBS and will go in to sit on their...

I called my LBS and will go in to sit on their trainer and try out different saddles. I did want a Brooks b17 but they don't have any in stock.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-05, 08:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,914
Posted By sofc

I can't put any distance on it because I don't...

I can't put any distance on it because I don't have any stamina. That's part of the problem. I haven't ridden enough to know all the ins and outs of this cycling thing. I changed back to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-05, 08:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,914
Posted By sofc

Seriously.

Seriously.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-05, 08:08 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,400,569
Posted By sofc

Just an excuse to get more bike stuff. I like...

Just an excuse to get more bike stuff. I like it. By the way, my wife's from Montreal. She used to ride years back but hasn't for a while. Now that I got into it, maybe she'll start again also.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-05, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 779
Posted By sofc

I just bust out laughing at this one. I...

I just bust out laughing at this one.

I like it.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-05, 02:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,283
Posted By sofc

I'll give you the real deal here. Buy the...

I'll give you the real deal here.

Buy the Lemond.

Why?

It's classier than the other two
Less of them around
I have one
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-05, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 509,860
Posted By sofc

Bike looks good and the price is even better. ...

Bike looks good and the price is even better. You'd be hard pressed to find something with similar components and looks for $550.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-05, 01:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,914
Posted By sofc

Honestly, you guys are awesome. So much...

Honestly, you guys are awesome. So much information from everyone on this site.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-05, 12:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,111
Posted By sofc

Finally bought the fork stand and it seems...

Finally bought the fork stand and it seems relatively stable. It will come in handy in this Northeast chill.

Just as an aside, I had some of the youth group kids over last week and they wanted...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-05, 12:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,914
Posted By sofc

Thanks, I'll do that when I can. And I just...

Thanks, I'll do that when I can. And I just realized that the front of the saddle (horn?) is a wee bit high. Either the roller fork is higher than my rear wheel or I didn't adjust properly when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-05, 11:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,914
Posted By sofc

Yes, I know all saddle fit is personal and ...

Yes, I know all saddle fit is personal and doesn't always translate well to everyone.

Having said that; I still have to put my 265 pounds (that haven't been near spitting distance of a bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-05, 10:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 733
Posted By sofc

I had that topeak too and I loved it but it...

I had that topeak too and I loved it but it doesn't fit on my saddle. I swapped out the Bontrager Race on my Lemond Big Sky SL for a Fizik Pave. The thinner rails don't allow the survival wedge to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-05, 10:07 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,400,569
Posted By sofc

I don't like the design of most cannondales...

I don't like the design of most cannondales (except for the Bad Boy- which is just sick - I almost bought one that was two sizes too big because I liked how it looked) but I like your setup.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-05, 09:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,693
Posted By sofc

I know it's been said before but good things bear...

I know it's been said before but good things bear repeating.

Please don't wear the jacket again. Or at the very least not in daylight and no posting of pictures with said jacket.

On the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-05, 10:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 605
Posted By sofc

Thanks all. I learned one more thing today. If...

Thanks all. I learned one more thing today. If I had just spent this time riding my bike, I probably would have been better off.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-05, 07:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 605
Posted By sofc

Explain this to me if you can...

LA Madone (http://cgi.ebay.com/2004-Lance-Armstrong-Limited-Edition-Trek-Madone-5-8_W0QQitemZ6020001958QQcategoryZ348QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Regular Madone...
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