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Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-11, 12:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By BikerPat

Decent Eats?

I am wondering if any folks have some decent sites that might have suggestions for meals? I am a clyde and of course love the pasta and such, but would love to lose some. I have tried just the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-11, 07:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 279
Posted By BikerPat

Video sizes

OK for those that do the video stuff, I have the contour 1080 and am getting about 1 GB for about 20 minutes on low setting. That seems a bit high isn't it? Am I missing a setting somewhere? I read...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-11, 05:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 338
Posted By BikerPat

Size matters

OK now that I have you in the thread....working with the Contour and shot a small 5 minute video and already had the unit on the Low setting via the little dipswitch. The video ended up being 250...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-11, 01:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By BikerPat

Video software

OK so I am basically chomping at the bit but my camera and garmin500 are sitting at the house right now. I understand that a lot of folks use the Dashware software. Is there a template I need to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-11, 12:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 762
Posted By BikerPat

I am in the same boat. It is either raining or...

I am in the same boat. It is either raining or freaking 150 degrees in the shade. I just try to do a small route that might include some hills to test my endurance. I am working my way up to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 334
Posted By BikerPat

Will do as soon as it comes in! Went with the...

Will do as soon as it comes in! Went with the bar mount just cause I didn't want to get folks motion sick with me bobbing my head around trying to get up to speed LOL
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-11, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 334
Posted By BikerPat

Yeah me!

Just ordered the ContourHD and a Garmin 500 bundle and handle bar mount. New bling time :)

I know it is small potatoes for most but was quite a big purchase. Should be fun to see how it turns...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-11, 10:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 337
Posted By BikerPat

Mounting options

OK so I am going to get a 1080p and figured the folks over here would know how best to mount this thing. I was thinking on the handlebars but wasn't sure where to get the mount. I guess I could do...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-19-11, 09:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 589
Posted By BikerPat

Mounting of the 1080p

The box says it comes with a goggle mount and a flat surface mount. If I am wanting to put it on the handlebars, which mount should I get?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-11, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 330
Posted By BikerPat

1080 pro and wind noise

I see I can get a 1080p for 179 but was curious as to how to limit the wind noise? I see the comparison videos with the gopro and it sounds much louder from wind noise on the 1080. I am curious as...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-11, 08:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,230
Posted By BikerPat

I did a search and see there is a spot you can...

I did a search and see there is a spot you can get a Contour 1080 HD for like 179...seems to be a good price compared to the other sites out there. Am I right? Wife is wanting to get me a Father's...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-11, 06:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,230
Posted By BikerPat

Camera GPS question

I am just now getting back into riding after a mishap with a bigger vehicle and found the idea of a camera and GPS might be pretty slick. The camera could provide dual responsibilities. It would be...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-27-10, 09:00 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,418
Posted By BikerPat

Wow I must be waaay out of shape. You guys...

Wow I must be waaay out of shape. You guys averaging 20+ mph for 20 miles?? Of course I don't have many flat rides either but am doing decent at the 14 mph mark. I guess I will have to try and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 680
Posted By BikerPat

Well took the plunge! 2010 Caad9 5

Well long story short. Had to replace an older caad8 due to frame for some reason buckling after hitting a car :( I really wanted the 2011 but finances wouldn't allow it. I did manage to get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,393
Posted By BikerPat

I am looking at a 9 as well. 1350 w/ 105 stuff. ...

I am looking at a 9 as well. 1350 w/ 105 stuff. It should be a decent upgrade from my 06 Caad8 :) Hopefully price is right! I would love the caad10 but don't think the wife will go for it. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,213
Posted By BikerPat

Yeah I have noticed this as well. It seems like...

Yeah I have noticed this as well. It seems like they just go "Here it is. Take it or leave it." If I understand everyone's point, it is to not get much off for the MSRP but might be able to work in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,213
Posted By BikerPat

LBS etiquette question

Okay so I am looking for a replacement bike and thought I would ask this before hitting the LBS. I am looking at a 2011 Cannondale and it seems to me that every price is the same no matter the shop....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-10, 05:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,479
Posted By BikerPat

I just found out we have a dealer for Trek around...

I just found out we have a dealer for Trek around here now so I can go take a look at these too!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-10, 05:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,479
Posted By BikerPat

Yeah I hope to go ride some this weekend to start...

Yeah I hope to go ride some this weekend to start getting a feel for them. I was just wondering about the groupsets this morning. I was looking on Shimano's site and it looks like the 11 model...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-10, 08:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,479
Posted By BikerPat

Thanks for the quick response. I plan to go try...

Thanks for the quick response. I plan to go try them out and see which feels better. I am just trying to do my homework on the little things that might be different that I wouldn't know about. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-10, 07:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,479
Posted By BikerPat

I kind of like the looks of either the caad9 or...

I kind of like the looks of either the caad9 or the aqua. Is there a big difference in the seats or anything?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-10, 07:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,479
Posted By BikerPat

yeah think they were wanting like 1350 for the...

yeah think they were wanting like 1350 for the 2010 model. Too pricey?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-10, 05:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,479
Posted By BikerPat

Well from what I can make out from the insurance...

Well from what I can make out from the insurance I have a few options:

2010 Caad9 5 w/ 105
2011 Orbea Aqua w/ 105
2011 Trek 2.1

I think all three are about the same price range. I kind of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-10, 07:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,479
Posted By BikerPat

True I may need to go see what they have over...

True I may need to go see what they have over there. Caad9 5 is decent then?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-10, 05:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,479
Posted By BikerPat

Forgot to add that I am doing some group rides...

Forgot to add that I am doing some group rides for now with some solo stuff to kind of kick start the fitness level. I will be getting about 1000 from the insurance so max would be like 1200 or so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-10, 04:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,479
Posted By BikerPat

Or should I look at any different models out...

Or should I look at any different models out there for that ~1000 range?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-10, 02:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,479
Posted By BikerPat

I just visited a Cannondale dealer and they had a...

I just visited a Cannondale dealer and they had a 2010 Caad9 5 with the 105 components and they were asking 1350 for it. I think retail was only 1399 wasn't it?? They said this was on sale. I am just...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-10, 07:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,479
Posted By BikerPat

Wow. i didn't know you could get the full set up...

Wow. i didn't know you could get the full set up for this price range. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-10, 06:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,479
Posted By BikerPat

Unfortunately another which bike thread

Okay so long story short...need to get another bike to replace mine due to a brief connection with a car.

My old one was a Cannondale. I know there will be the standard responses of "HTFU", "Ride...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-10-10, 12:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,198
Posted By BikerPat

I kind of figured I would get this ;) I...

I kind of figured I would get this ;)

I keep forgetting that speeds increase in the pack right? at least a bit?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-10-10, 12:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,198
Posted By BikerPat

Speed and all that Crit

I was wondering from all you racing gurus if there was a general consensus as to speeds for the different Cat races? I know it will depend on hills and such but as an avg. Cat5 being say 18mph avg...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-10, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 868
Posted By BikerPat

I see on performance bike that they have a combo...

I see on performance bike that they have a combo going for shorts and a jersey for like 55 bucks. Anyone have experience with Performance??
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 01:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 868
Posted By BikerPat

I could certainly get some looks by showing up in...

I could certainly get some looks by showing up in the fishnets LOL
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 868
Posted By BikerPat

Yeah I see they carry the other brands as well. ...

Yeah I see they carry the other brands as well. Izumi, Cannondale, etc. Any suggestions?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 868
Posted By BikerPat

I need to be cool!

Okay I am going to bite the bullet and get the biking shorts and a jersey (hopefully if funds are there).

The wife got me some MTB pants and the chamois is pretty nice I must admit after using it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-10, 05:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,491
Posted By BikerPat

Bike + Wind sucks

Well I am still pretty new to all this and went out last night trying to get just about 8 miles in or so before it got dark. I have some rolling hills on my normal route but the problem was that the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-10, 12:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,823
Posted By BikerPat

I just now got a pair from the wife. I don't own...

I just now got a pair from the wife. I don't own a pair of the road pants yet so I will just run with it for now. As funds come along I will snag a couple pairs and some jerseys but for now I will...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-10, 10:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,694
Posted By BikerPat

Well I survived. It was pretty cool actually. Of...

Well I survived. It was pretty cool actually. Of course I was the only one in street clothes but that's ok. The A group started out, and then we got the rules of the ride and the B group rolled out....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-16-10, 05:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By BikerPat

These vids are good stuff Beanz! I love watching...

These vids are good stuff Beanz! I love watching them just to get a view of your rides out there and the people you meet! Great choice on music as always!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-10, 05:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,694
Posted By BikerPat

Understatement of the thread so far :) I managed...

Understatement of the thread so far :) I managed to keep up last night, so that is a good thing! At the turnaround a group took off before me but I decided to hang back with a few others. About a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 979
Posted By BikerPat

Mine was a few years older but would just be...

Mine was a few years older but would just be random squeeks when I would give it some torque. I took it to the LBS and they did a tune up on it (I bought it used and it had a few k miles on it). ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 07:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,694
Posted By BikerPat

Yeah this is good stuff. If I can get to the...

Yeah this is good stuff. If I can get to the point of doing really good at the beginner, this group has a team that has several faster rides on different days. I think I will take my time and enjoy...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 06:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,694
Posted By BikerPat

Yeah I have been riding for about a month but...

Yeah I have been riding for about a month but only managed a few days a week and have worked up to around 10 miles or so but I have tried to include some hills and such to get the old heart rate up...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 05:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,694
Posted By BikerPat

First group ride

Well I think I am going to give it a go. It is only about 18 miles but I a.) haven't gone that far before and b.) never been on a group ride.

I will look like a dork since will have street...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-10, 06:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 991
Posted By BikerPat

Well you are on your way! I just now got to 10...

Well you are on your way! I just now got to 10 miles (and that was only once!). I have only been going for a month and that was only a few times in July. I have just started to do a loop that is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 686
Posted By BikerPat

Yeah the hill is the main scary thing right now. ...

Yeah the hill is the main scary thing right now. I only have a few intersections between home and destination but yeah it kinda worries me a bit too.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 686
Posted By BikerPat

Have you ever?

Okay so the family is going to go walk on a path that also has a bike path. I am thinking of biking my way up to it. I think I can go the distance, but there is a fairly substantial hill in between...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-10, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 731
Posted By BikerPat

I had thought about doing this but am not sure...

I had thought about doing this but am not sure how to get to work without being totally drenched in sweat! :) I sweat like a stuck pig. I could get a backpack and change when I got there but would...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 731
Posted By BikerPat

How long?

I am still trying to get in shape to do an even beginner amount of mileage. I think I did about 9 miles yesterday with the kid (which was actually pretty fun) which included a couple of decent...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-10, 07:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By BikerPat

Yeah sorry...it is a Cannondale r700 2007. I...

Yeah sorry...it is a Cannondale r700 2007. I will go to the site to see if I can learn something :)

Thanks!

Pat
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