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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-13, 12:37 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,451
Posted By DGozinya

Well, do you have any affection for your...

Well, do you have any affection for your testicles?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-13, 12:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,331
Posted By DGozinya

With EVERY trainer, remember to get out of the...

With EVERY trainer, remember to get out of the saddle every 10-15 minutes....make believe it is Contador tryin to jump you, Schleck advancing before he deploys the chute, whatever, just GET OUT OF...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-12, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By DGozinya

Stanky, ratty, yellow bar tape is now double...

Stanky, ratty, yellow bar tape is now double wrapped black. Cushy and stealthy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-12, 10:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By DGozinya

Ha! Pic from today via instagram. It's a 1984...

Ha! Pic from today via instagram. It's a 1984 Club Fuji. Sugino Cranks, Suntour ARX derailleurs, Sunshine hubs, Nito stem and bar, Diacompe brakes. A REALLY fun ride!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-12, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By DGozinya

It pays to go to your 25th reunion

I went to my 25th HS reunion recently and was talking to a friend about biking. He said he had an "old, uhhhh, Fuji" in his mom's garage. Looking for a rain bike, I was interested, as he is close to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-24-12, 12:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,027
Posted By DGozinya

Trainerroad.com. Great stuff!

Trainerroad.com. Great stuff!
Forum: Touring
12-22-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,606
Posted By DGozinya

Aerobars on a tourer with panniers loaded up? Are...

Aerobars on a tourer with panniers loaded up? Are you trying to kill him?!?! The increased efficiency of that setup is akin to putting a mail slot in a barn door and saying that it has less wind...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-11, 12:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,582
Posted By DGozinya

As tsl says, insurance in this case is to get you...

As tsl says, insurance in this case is to get you back to riding. It is a different situation than filing a claim on your own insurance, where there might be 'depreciated value' versus 'replacement...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-11, 10:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,231
Posted By DGozinya

For me, I see a drop of about 15-20bpm indoors. ...

For me, I see a drop of about 15-20bpm indoors. I have a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine, so we have a documented power transfer. Same gear, same cadence, same speed, I'm at a lower HR indoors. It comes...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-11, 05:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,623
Posted By DGozinya

I also threaded some bolts into the unused holes...

I also threaded some bolts into the unused holes and they hold my cleaning brushes, helmets, extra gloves, HR monitor...etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-11, 05:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,623
Posted By DGozinya

I've got the two bike stand and it works great. ...

I've got the two bike stand and it works great. One adjustment is to save some really ripped tubes and cover the bike holders. They WILL scratch the frame if you are not careful. Slide some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-11, 12:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,415
Posted By DGozinya

You know how I know you didn't read my post??? ...

You know how I know you didn't read my post??? How about my line of "That's $3000 that is sitting there earning more INTEREST..." It's not a literal coffee-can.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-11, 11:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,415
Posted By DGozinya

Hence, my coffee-can insurance policy. Some said...

Hence, my coffee-can insurance policy. Some said "oo, my bike is sooo expensive, that doesn't cover it." I ask, how long has it been since you have had an accident that destroyed your bike? Me,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-11-11, 01:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,360
Posted By DGozinya

Enjoy. http://bit.ly/tRSFnS

Enjoy.
http://bit.ly/tRSFnS
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-11, 10:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,415
Posted By DGozinya

No need for a policy rider. Just do the...

No need for a policy rider. Just do the following - set aside $30-50 per month into a jar. In 1 year, you'll have $600 saved. Lower your "premiums" if you feel you have a lower accident potential...
Forum: Commuting
11-07-11, 10:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,483
Posted By DGozinya

I also find that even after 4500 miles on my B17...

I also find that even after 4500 miles on my B17 imperial, until I get some "swamp butt" going, that it is still a bit slippery. After that, I ride just fine. I've got dimples on the seat and it's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-07-11, 10:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 996
Posted By DGozinya

I rode in the cold last year with ziplock bags...

I rode in the cold last year with ziplock bags over my socks inside the shoe. Add some wool socks and it's just fine. The quart size leaves the heel uncovered to vent the sweat away. Cheap,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-11, 12:16 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,712
Posted By DGozinya

I just got my bones NorthWave stuff from Tiny...

I just got my bones NorthWave stuff from Tiny Deal in china...
http://www.tinydeal.com/cycling-jerseys-c-341_845_850.html
$36 for jersey AND shorts, delivered! And they were great quality. Pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,824
Posted By DGozinya

Nice bikes! Enjoy those happy miles! Flip it and...

Nice bikes! Enjoy those happy miles! Flip it and get rid of those dork discs, too.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-11, 11:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,906
Posted By DGozinya

I've had the 60CSX Map for about 3 years before I...

I've had the 60CSX Map for about 3 years before I got my 800. I've not had the bike mount problems that others have reported and this was mounted to a non-suspension mtn bike. YMMV. It's a great...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-11, 02:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,055
Posted By DGozinya

I've got a beard and thinning hair, so have used...

I've got a beard and thinning hair, so have used an electric trimmer for some time now. Basically I use an 1/8" or 1/4" guard on everything...the beard gets trimmed every week, and then the rest of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-11, 03:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,064
Posted By DGozinya

Clean Bottles! I still want a Bottle Boy...

Clean Bottles! I still want a Bottle Boy bobblehead...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-11, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 786
Posted By DGozinya

FTA - They could tell how many wrinkles she had...

FTA - They could tell how many wrinkles she had and what shade of lipstick she was wearing but didn't get her plate number??
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-11, 01:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,058
Posted By DGozinya

It's recommended to check the "best before" date...

It's recommended to check the "best before" date stamped on the bottom of the bottom bracket. Replace the bike if it is past this date.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-11, 01:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,553
Posted By DGozinya

Welcome to the Club! Now you can be a...

Welcome to the Club! Now you can be a card-carrying member!
Forum: Commuting
10-24-11, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By DGozinya

Good Commuting Weather

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-11, 01:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,517
Posted By DGozinya

It's actually after you've ridden for quite a bit...

It's actually after you've ridden for quite a bit longer that the falls can come. At first, you are so focused on unclipping and not falling. After 2-3 months, it becomes second nature...almost! At...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-20-11, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,684
Posted By DGozinya

If you don't have a computer with cadence try...

If you don't have a computer with cadence try this...Hum the BeeGee's "Staying Alive." The actual song is at 103beats per minute. If you hum it to yourself a little slower, you're down to 90-95 or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-11, 10:06 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 21,728
Posted By DGozinya

Ding Ding!!! Winner! It's called...

Ding Ding!!! Winner! It's called SCIENCE...Observe, Theorize, Predict, Test, Repeat. Pulling a random piece of metal out of solution after 8 long forgotten months and saying the conditions caused...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-11, 10:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 762
Posted By DGozinya

Shipping vs.Tax? The TOTAL cost might be a better...

Shipping vs.Tax? The TOTAL cost might be a better indicator...but in reality, the LBS is pretty much always going to be pricier. Sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. Exceptions to this are seasonal...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-15-11, 11:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,362
Posted By DGozinya

Sick reality.

Sick reality.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-11, 11:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,434
Posted By DGozinya

It seems he might have had a 50in waist,...

It seems he might have had a 50in waist, though...and Mtn baggy shorts.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-14-11, 06:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,362
Posted By DGozinya

Note to unhappily married people...put your...

Note to unhappily married people...put your spouse on a bike and then run them down...$42 fine and then reap the insurance...

F'ing pathetic.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-14-11, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By DGozinya

Do you mean warm as in hot, sweaty foot, or warm...

Do you mean warm as in hot, sweaty foot, or warm as in "gee, the pressure on this one point on my foot is causing a 'hot spot'"?
Vsn 1 is that the shoe is closed and is making your foot hot
Vsn 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-11, 11:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,434
Posted By DGozinya

The wheel will get pushed around, but not too...

The wheel will get pushed around, but not too bad. Straight-line tracking will be more erratic, and you will get the surprise gusts after coming around a house, car, etc. If the wind is bad enough...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-11, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,215
Posted By DGozinya

I have different angles of cleats, L side vs R...

I have different angles of cleats, L side vs R side, so I put my shoes on a copier and photocopied them. Now, for cleat changing, new shoes, etc, I got a visual of placement and angles to at least...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-13-11, 01:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,782
Posted By DGozinya

Get your torque wrench, set it at a low value....

Get your torque wrench, set it at a low value. Tighten existing, unremoved bolt. Up the torque until it moves. Slightly less than that is your re-installation torque.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-11, 11:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,108
Posted By DGozinya

$5 at Ikea. Here's the UK link, but I couldn't...

$5 at Ikea. Here's the UK link, but I couldn't find the US version. I bought mine at the Chicago/Bollingbrook store.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50200916/
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,398
Posted By DGozinya

If that's an 800, they make a black silicone...

If that's an 800, they make a black silicone sleeve that goes around it. I had to buy one because the blue trim didn't go with my all black w/ green accents.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-11, 11:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,920
Posted By DGozinya

Really bummed I had to miss this. I got a call...

Really bummed I had to miss this. I got a call to work audio on a movie that same day...bike needs new shoes... And then after that, it was a wash. Gah.

Glad you all had fun - awesome weather...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-11, 10:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,317
Posted By DGozinya

If you can't lock it, at least take the front...

If you can't lock it, at least take the front wheel with you...might give the $5 kid second thoughts.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-11, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By DGozinya

Lighten up, Francis. The message I took was that...

Lighten up, Francis. The message I took was that slightly different timing could have resulted in his death. I'd say if I COULD have died, and all I got was a broken nose, I would, indeed, feel...
Forum: Triathlon
10-09-11, 04:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,669
Posted By DGozinya

The Chicago Tri has a separate category for those...

The Chicago Tri has a separate category for those using mtn bikes.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-08-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,848
Posted By DGozinya

Until insurance companies or your employer start...

Until insurance companies or your employer start using these "numbers" against you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-11, 10:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,869
Posted By DGozinya

I (and we) all reiterate...what food chain, what...

I (and we) all reiterate...what food chain, what location, what station, etc, etc. Recorded commercial or announced by the DJ? Give me details or I will consider this slightly above anecdotal. I...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-03-11, 08:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,457
Posted By DGozinya

There's a reason no one has ever written a song...

There's a reason no one has ever written a song about having fun in the back of schwinn varsity...get the license.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-11, 06:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,972
Posted By DGozinya

Can you fit a 29" tire in your oven? Otherwise,...

Can you fit a 29" tire in your oven? Otherwise, get the hairdryer out and warm it up.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-11, 11:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,042
Posted By DGozinya

I recently hit 36.7mph on the flat on the...

I recently hit 36.7mph on the flat on the lakefront path...

What are these "hills" you speak of?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-11, 11:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 924
Posted By DGozinya

Nobody mentioned the front page of the local...

Nobody mentioned the front page of the local newspaper stuffed into your jersey?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-11, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,511
Posted By DGozinya

Yep, definitely the way to go. My 800 came with...

Yep, definitely the way to go. My 800 came with the city navigator data card, but inexplicably, the bike path along the lake here in Chicago is NOT listed!?!?! This is a bike GPS! Also found many...
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