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Posted By Stockton

Thanks for all the compliments and advice. I...

Thanks for all the compliments and advice.

I had a good breakfast today, around noon, haha. Raisin Bran with skim milk, a banana and an egg with a glass of apple juice.

I'm gunna have probably...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-26-07, 11:00 AM

Replies: 16

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Posted By Stockton

Yea I have gloves, I think I was just holding on...

Yea I have gloves, I think I was just holding on to tight at first. It was my first ride and going around 20 mph on a bicycle seems a lot faster then I thought it would. I hit a little over 26...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-25-07, 11:39 PM

Replies: 110

no helmet or no eyewear?

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Posted By Stockton

Haha I just went on my first ride today. I...

Haha I just went on my first ride today.

I wore a helmet and sunglasses but around 730 the sun was low enough I didn't need sunglasses so I took them off so I could see better and it was like the...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-25-07, 10:53 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 858

Posted By Stockton

Yea, I'm sure could have riden the 23 without...

Yea, I'm sure could have riden the 23 without needing anything if I had prepared.

I was running around all day looking for a new seat post clamp since I snapped the bolt in my original from over...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-25-07, 10:21 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 858

Posted By Stockton

Thanks a lot. I know I coulda went more but...

Thanks a lot.

I know I coulda went more but I was just hungry and by my house I didn't want to keep going. Next time I'll be sure to have a powerbar in my bag.

Like I said I do run, not as...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-25-07, 09:55 PM

Replies: 27,209

Sticky What road bike do you have?

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Posted By Stockton

All set up....the sun was setting and couldn't...

All set up....the sun was setting and couldn't get decent light infront of my garage door the fence will have to do for now.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/YHWH333/cycling/013.jpg

Forum: Road Cycling

05-25-07, 09:46 PM

Replies: 16

Views: 858

Posted By Stockton

Finally went on my first decent ride.

Finally got all the little details taken care of and had time before the sun went down to go for a ride I had planned out.

I went on a 23.65 mile ride. 1hr 32mins 34secs. Avg Speed 15.4mph.

I...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-24-07, 11:07 AM

Replies: 24

Views: 1,228

Posted By Stockton

Yea I flattened the saddle. That was just when I...

Yea I flattened the saddle. That was just when I got everything first bolted together. I've made some minor adjustments.

I don't plan on doing much riding at night right now but if I do I will...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-24-07, 11:05 AM

Replies: 22

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Posted By Stockton

It's DJs Cycles in Belmar, NJ. I hate them. ...

It's DJs Cycles in Belmar, NJ. I hate them. They're rude and waaay over priced which is why I wouldn't buy my bike there but I needed a pump and they're the closest place.

I think I'll get those...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-23-07, 09:30 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 1,228

Posted By Stockton

I've never done any rides before. I'm just...

I've never done any rides before. I'm just getting into this. I had an old Peugot a few years ago but only for one season and the bike was pretty beat up.

I know the Lincroft area and in it can...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-23-07, 09:23 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 1,228

Posted By Stockton

Well I finally got the bike and got it put...

Well I finally got the bike and got it put together.

I took these pics last night after it was just put together.

I have 2 water bottle cages, a computer and little hand pump on there now....

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-23-07, 09:17 PM

Replies: 22

Views: 1,939

Posted By Stockton

Well for now the hand pump will do. The LBS...

Well for now the hand pump will do. The LBS wanted $70 for a floor pump and it didn't even have a guage.

I got the hand pump fo $30 and figured that would get me started and I'm gunna order a...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-23-07, 06:29 PM

Replies: 22

Views: 1,939

Posted By Stockton

Nevermind I figured it out. I'm just...

Nevermind I figured it out.

I'm just exhausted from work today.

I didn't realize I had to unscrew the little nut thing, thanks for the advice.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-23-07, 06:03 PM

Replies: 22

Views: 1,939

Posted By Stockton

I'm ********: How do I put air in my tires?

I just got my bike last night and got it all put together but then I realized I've never seen a valve stem like this before.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i36/YHWH333/cycling/008.jpg

The...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-20-07, 09:53 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 1,228

Posted By Stockton

Yea this is my first serious attempt at road...

Yea this is my first serious attempt at road biking.

I'm in Monmouth county, Asbury Park area.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-20-07, 02:31 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 1,228

Posted By Stockton

Thanks for all the advice. The bike comes in...

Thanks for all the advice. The bike comes in tomorrow I'll post back after I get it all assembled and let you know what I think.

And the reason I was thinking Motorbecane was a USA company was...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-19-07, 11:32 PM

Replies: 22

Arizona ride pictures

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Posted By Stockton

Man I miss AZ. I used to live in Phoenix and I...

Man I miss AZ. I used to live in Phoenix and I miss it tons.

How do you carry camera when you ride? Is it a small camera. I have a DSLR so it's a larger camera and I was thinking of combining...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-19-07, 11:17 PM

Replies: 365

New & Improved : The Under $750 Roadbike Thread

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Posted By Stockton

I just bought this Motobecane Vent Noir with some...

I just bought this Motobecane Vent Noir with some extras for $699.95 shipped.

It's my first brand new bike, my only other road bike was a beat up used Peugot that was falling apart so basically...

Forum: Road Cycling

05-19-07, 11:08 PM

Replies: 27,209

Sticky What road bike do you have?

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Posted By Stockton

I just ordered a Motobecane Vent Noir. Will...

I just ordered a Motobecane Vent Noir.

Will be here Monday.

http://www.motobecane.com/ven07_big.jpg

Forum: Road Cycling

05-19-07, 11:06 PM

Replies: 14

Pictures of my bike lit with studio lights

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Posted By Stockton

Very nice. Can't wait for my new bike I also...

Very nice. Can't wait for my new bike I also look forward to photographing it. I've been to busy to get out much with my XTi so now I'll have something nice at home to pictures of for a little bit....

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-19-07, 11:04 PM

Replies: 24