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Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-14, 09:26 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,378
Posted By Parson

Louis Garneau course deserves a look too.

Louis Garneau course deserves a look too.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-14, 07:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,761
Posted By Parson

Regarding the black spokes, I enquired a while...

Regarding the black spokes, I enquired a while back and was told that they custom order their spokes and have a 20,000 unit minimum. I guess they picked one colour so that they dont have to put in...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-10-13, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,150
Posted By Parson

Thanks for the replies. To expand on my history...

Thanks for the replies. To expand on my history so that fewer assumptions are required...

I've ridden the same bike for the year

I haven't adjusted my position in 11 months

The problems I...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-06-13, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,150
Posted By Parson

One Sided Knee Pain on First Ride With New Saddle

I've been cycling for just over a year with no knee pain what so ever.

I had been riding a Bontrager Inform RL saddle in size 146 up until last week. That saddle put too much pressure on my taint...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-13, 07:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 706
Posted By Parson

New wheel/cassette wont shift into largest cog

Until today I have been running a 105 12-27 cassette on the wheel that came with my bike without any problems.

Today I installed an ultegra 11-28 on a power tap g3 wheel with 11 speed compatible...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-13, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 938,440
Posted By Parson

Powertap G3 with HED c2 Belgium wheel for $880. ...

Powertap G3 with HED c2 Belgium wheel for $880. Seems like a good deal.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-13, 02:49 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,468
Posted By Parson

Laggard, it sounds like you don't know the full...

Laggard, it sounds like you don't know the full story. Apparently the officials were going nuts and telling Porte not to take any food, but he did it anyway. Thus, the officials didn't turn their...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,468
Posted By Parson

When Froome is asked if he's doping, he usually...

When Froome is asked if he's doping, he usually responds by saying "I don't cheat". Well, he can no longer respond that he doesn't cheat.

There needs to be more than a 20 second penalty to stop...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-13, 07:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,574
Posted By Parson

From the title, I thought you were going to be...

From the title, I thought you were going to be talking about cat 5 racing in the Greater Toronto Area.
Forum: Eastern Canada
06-24-13, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,569
Posted By Parson

Yup.. There is a bike lane along the north...

Yup.. There is a bike lane along the north service road. Keep your eye out for waterfront tail signs. There are some detours off of the service rd at a few points. If the bike lane ends, you know...
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-30-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Posted By Parson

Hi car knocker If you and your wife are...

Hi car knocker

If you and your wife are strong climbers, then you could do Wolverton to save some backtracking. Keep in mind that it is very steep though. Its considered one of the hardest and...
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-24-13, 08:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Posted By Parson

Hi, I ride around the Grimsby area often, so...

Hi,

I ride around the Grimsby area often, so I can make a suggestion.

I'm not familiar with the area(s) South of Smithville, so I can't suggest much there, but I can provide input on getting...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-28-13, 06:20 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 11,419
Posted By Parson

Cyclist punched in face by cop after riding through red light (caught on film)

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/03/27/bc-vancouver-police-arrest-video.html

The defence for the cop's behavior in the article is pretty scary.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-13, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,586
Posted By Parson

I had a similar clicking sound on mine shortly...

I had a similar clicking sound on mine shortly after buying it. Mine turned out to be a headset and fork that needed to be greased. Other cannondale owners have had the same problem.

You can...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-13, 10:20 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 71,182
Posted By Parson

This is awesome. I thought there was some joke...

This is awesome. I thought there was some joke coming like "then I woke up" or something like that. Wow, this really is awesome on so many levels. Jude seems amazing. I'm looking forward to you...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-26-13, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,074
Posted By Parson

I've suffered similar symptoms in the past and...

I've suffered similar symptoms in the past and still feel it slightly now and then, but it is much better than it was a couple of years ago. I wasn't getting any progress for over a year and then...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-13, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 938,440
Posted By Parson

Competitive Cyclist also has a really good deal...

Competitive Cyclist also has a really good deal on SRAM Force BB30 cranks.. $187.00
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-17-13, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,759
Views: 121,523
Posted By Parson

That's what I'm saying though. He said he didn't...

That's what I'm saying though. He said he didn't test positive at the tour de swiss, but then that he did?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-17-13, 09:04 PM
Replies: 1,759
Views: 121,523
Posted By Parson

Did he just mess up big time? He said there was...

Did he just mess up big time? He said there was no positive test at the tour of swiss and then a minute later said that he didn't pay the UCI off for any tests and that really there were none to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-16-13, 07:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,847
Posted By Parson

I think the OP brings up an interesting question....

I think the OP brings up an interesting question. I had never thought about it from the perspective of the Tour being so extremely physically demanding that it encourages athletes to rely on PED to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-12, 08:38 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 5,970
Posted By Parson

72 km/h (45 MPH) on short steep downhill. I'm...

72 km/h (45 MPH) on short steep downhill. I'm relatively new to cycling so it was a bit scary, but lots of fun at the same time.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-12, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By Parson

I have right around 1000 miles on my Cannondale...

I have right around 1000 miles on my Cannondale and there have been no issues with the BB30. The only creaking I ever had was in the headset. The shop re-greased it and have been completely problem...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-12, 04:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,016
Posted By Parson

I was in the same spot that you are a few months...

I was in the same spot that you are a few months ago and was wondering the same thing. I got the same advice that is being given here... just go ride and enjoy it. At the time, I was looking for...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-12, 08:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,618
Posted By Parson

There are a few people using it. I don't think...

There are a few people using it. I don't think he's at the point where he's ready for it to be widely tested though. I'm not affiliated with it all though, so I don't want to say anything that may...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-12, 12:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,618
Posted By Parson

This is in development. I think the guy doing it...

This is in development. I think the guy doing it is planning on making it free. At least initially. It isn't pretty at this point but functionally its already pretty awesome. It will allow people...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-12, 04:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 33,128
Posted By Parson

If the bar tape is the most comfortable bar tape...

If the bar tape is the most comfortable bar tape for someone and/or it provides relief from numbness or other benefits, not spending an additional $15 for those benefits is insane.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-12, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,590
Posted By Parson

Speaking of seams and bike shorts/bibs, I don't...

Speaking of seams and bike shorts/bibs, I don't understand why the crotch exterior is stitched the way it is. The stitches cross and increase pressure right in the perineal area where pressure is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-12, 09:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,161
Posted By Parson

Thanks everyone for all the help. I tried to...

Thanks everyone for all the help. I tried to write a PM, but I got an error msg that says I need 50 posts.

Based on the feedback, I think I'll stick with trainerroad's base plan, but increase...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-12, 08:58 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 16,808
Posted By Parson

I have a Roadmachine and think it's great

I have a Roadmachine and think it's great
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-12, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,161
Posted By Parson

Hey Pdedes, thanks for your interest. Before I...

Hey Pdedes, thanks for your interest. Before I answer your question, thanks for being helpful. I remember that you've been helpful with previous questions I've had.

I want to build a base because...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-12, 05:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,161
Posted By Parson

Depends? Is there something I can clarify in...

Depends? Is there something I can clarify in order to get more helpful responses?
Anyone else?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-03-12, 05:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,128
Posted By Parson

Go Ryder!

Go Ryder!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-12, 04:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,161
Posted By Parson

Trainer Road Base Plan Vs Thomas Chapple

I recently read Thomas Chapple's book Base Building for Cyclists. In an oversimplified explanation, what I took away from the book is that during the early stages of base training, one should do a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-12, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,255
Posted By Parson

Calorie Surplus Required for Improvement (other than weight loss)?

When reading about weight training and building muscle, the consensus seems to be that the only way to build muscle is to be in a caloric surplus. As a result of this thinking, a lot of guys into...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-12, 09:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,484
Posted By Parson

That's a good point byte. I heard the hiss as a...

That's a good point byte. I heard the hiss as a continuation of the report... sort of like BANGpssss, with no pause between the two. If bullets travel faster than the speed of sound, then that...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-12, 12:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,484
Posted By Parson

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I've been...

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I've been trying to figure out a way to describe the sound. I think the words "hiss" and "woosh" are probably more accurate than my use of "whistle". I think I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-12, 12:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,172
Posted By Parson

I'm 6 feet and felt too stretched out and too "on...

I'm 6 feet and felt too stretched out and too "on top" of the bike with a 58 Supersix. The fitter at the shop agreed that the 58 was too big for me. I got a 56 and it feels good.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-12, 08:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,484
Posted By Parson

Reynolds, could you hear the whistling or hissing...

Reynolds, could you hear the whistling or hissing sound? That's what has me wondering.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-12, 08:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,484
Posted By Parson

Hearing gunfire while riding

I was out for a ride yesterday and had a scary experience. I'm wondering if others have had similar experiences and/or if people who have been around guns can tell me if I have/had any reason to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-12, 06:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,652
Posted By Parson

Where did he say that? All that he is suggesting...

Where did he say that? All that he is suggesting is that he shouldn't be out of pocket for a company's mistake... especially after supporting that company by buying an expensive bike from them.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-12, 05:51 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,985
Posted By Parson

CU, You may also want to consider purchasing the...

CU, You may also want to consider purchasing the book Base Building for Cyclists. I'm a few chapters into it and it seems very good so far. The premise seems to be that base building is very...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-12, 08:33 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,985
Posted By Parson

I don't want to get too far off topic, but I've...

I don't want to get too far off topic, but I've often seen tour pros drinking Coke during the TDF and also in training footage. I'm not disputing your claim, but surely the pros are drinking the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-12, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By Parson

That's the chart I was thinking of Greg. Thanks. ...

That's the chart I was thinking of Greg. Thanks. That seems to be exactly what the OP was looking for.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-12, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By Parson

There is a chart somewhere that compares the...

There is a chart somewhere that compares the rolling resistance of many different tires with butyl and with latex tubes. I can't find it. Maybe someone else can find it.

From memory, I think when...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-01-12, 04:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,908
Posted By Parson

Thanks for all the solid input everyone. I'm...

Thanks for all the solid input everyone. I'm glad to hear that it's a real phenomenon and not just my imagination or anything like that. I tried to take it a bit easy on today's ride, but I find...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-12, 09:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,479
Posted By Parson

The same thing happened to the dropout on the...

The same thing happened to the dropout on the fork of my 3 month old Supersix. Mine isn't just on the underside though. Mine is about a 0.5 cm diameter chip on the front of the dropout.

I've...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-28-12, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,908
Posted By Parson

Beginner lactate threshold dropping with training?

After cycling for a month or so, I got a Garmin 500 and heart rate monitor. I was eager to figure out my LT and after doing the 20 minute test on the first ride with the HR monitor, I figured out...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-12, 05:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,515
Posted By Parson

Interesting. I have the exact same bike (SS-105)...

Interesting. I have the exact same bike (SS-105) and mine developed the exact same sort of clicking/ticking sound about 2 weeks after I got it. I took it to the shop and the re-greased the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-12, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 894
Posted By Parson

Don't forget to check your LBS. I found a...

Don't forget to check your LBS. I found a Giordana silverline jersey in my size for $50 at a LBS on Friday.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-12, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,136
Posted By Parson

My first ride with a computer of any kind on my...

My first ride with a computer of any kind on my new bike, my first ride with a GPS on any bike, and my first time wearing a HR monitor.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/216811014

I'm just in...
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