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Search: Posts Made By: crash14me
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Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-14, 06:59 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 8,034
Posted By crash14me

Number three for me.

Number three for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-14, 09:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,082
Posted By crash14me

I went for a 84 mile ride through Nebraska along...

I went for a 84 mile ride through Nebraska along the Loup River. I'd only been on the bike twice prior to the ride so I feel pretty good just finishing that distance even if my average speed was...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-13, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2,076
Views: 201,168
Posted By crash14me

I like the fact that my shorts make my business...

I like the fact that my shorts make my business *pop*
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-13, 11:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,540
Posted By crash14me

My daughter is 16 months old, too soon for...

My daughter is 16 months old, too soon for cycling? JK But I am really looking forward to when we can run and ride together however far off that may be.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-13, 09:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,012
Posted By crash14me

I've been wearing contacts for 10+ years and I...

I've been wearing contacts for 10+ years and I wouldn't ever switch to glasses for cycling. I have to re-wet my eyes before a ride but that is the only issue I can think of. Putting your finger in...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-13, 09:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,978
Posted By crash14me

Do you live in the KC metro area? I have only...

Do you live in the KC metro area? I have only been riding on the KS side of the border I'm curious about riding on the MO side.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-13, 08:50 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,157
Posted By crash14me

I was a pocket guy for the longest but then I got...

I was a pocket guy for the longest but then I got a saddle bag and I love it. Knowing that all my stuff is on the bike whenever I want to go ride is worth losing a bit of aesthetic appeal. I still...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-13, 07:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,978
Posted By crash14me

Man, I've got nothing on that.

Man, I've got nothing on that.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-13, 07:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,978
Posted By crash14me

Typical climbing?

What is a normal amount of climbing for the 41? Today I rode 31.2 miles with 1725 feet of climbing. For my shorter rides of 20-25 miles I'm getting anywhere from 550-900 feet. I live on the East...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-13, 12:00 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,331
Posted By crash14me

The bones with the adamantium I'd have a bike...

The bones with the adamantium I'd have a bike made out of a superhero. I just hope he's laterally stiff yet vertically compliant.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-13, 11:09 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,331
Posted By crash14me

I love my carbon bike but lately I've been...

I love my carbon bike but lately I've been casting lustful eyes at Ti bikes. I want both our something made out of Wolverine`s bones.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-13, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Posted By crash14me

Ballin. Enjoy the ride!

Ballin. Enjoy the ride!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-13, 10:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,081
Posted By crash14me

I'm still very new but my gut tells me that...

I'm still very new but my gut tells me that paying that much for something at least five years old is too much. I could be way off too.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-13, 10:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,182
Posted By crash14me

The Central Plains forum covers a large and is...

The Central Plains forum covers a large and is mostly Colorado which does me no good being in Kansas.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-13, 07:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,838
Posted By crash14me

I just paid a $120 ticket for rolling a stop sign...

I just paid a $120 ticket for rolling a stop sign :-( I don't think I can blame that on cycling but it isn't helping.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-13, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,343
Posted By crash14me

I started out on 105 on my 2012 Madone, where I...

I started out on 105 on my 2012 Madone, where I live it is quite hilly and I have not wanted for better shifting. I'd pay the extra 150 for the maintenance alone.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-01-13, 12:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,547
Posted By crash14me

I like the look of it, both the bike and the...

I like the look of it, both the bike and the paint but it does appear very close to Celeste in all the pictures I've seen. I wonder why they chose that color because from the comments here and on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-13, 12:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,695
Posted By crash14me

Five-hundred forty miles with about 26,000 feet...

Five-hundred forty miles with about 26,000 feet of elevation gain over 17 rides. I only just got my new bike last month. Work and my daughter keep me pretty busy as well. Hopefully I can put up...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-13, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,015
Posted By crash14me

I did my first 50 mile ride today. I don't know...

I did my first 50 mile ride today. I don't know the wind speeds but there were some gusts that got me scared on the downhills. It was probably about 86 and cloudy. Ended up being 50.4 miles with...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-13, 07:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,242
Posted By crash14me

I'm from the Grand Island area but I live in...

I'm from the Grand Island area but I live in Kansas now. I don't see many people from Nebraska on here. I hope the bike rides as good as it looks.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-13, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,242
Posted By crash14me

The whole bike looks awesome. I keep reading...

The whole bike looks awesome. I keep reading good things about the Domane and I really want one but I just bought my Madone. What part of NE are you from? If you don't mind me asking.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-13, 09:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 823
Posted By crash14me

Rode 46 miles with 2500 ft of elevation gain...

Rode 46 miles with 2500 ft of elevation gain through the suburbs of the KC Metro area. Ate a Clif bar about half-way through and wished I'd brought along more to eat. The weather was nice though...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,530
Posted By crash14me

I've got three Capo jerseys that fit me very well...

I've got three Capo jerseys that fit me very well as a guy with a short torso. The fit is tight but not uncomfortable. I usually carry tube, inflator, levers, a multitool and chain tool in one...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-13, 11:07 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,505
Posted By crash14me

I fell for the first time about a week ago. I...

I fell for the first time about a week ago. I was at a stoplight and the side that I feel to was my left, which was still clipped in. I lost my balance trying to do a hasty mount because the light...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-13, 10:43 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,754
Posted By crash14me

Did a 31 mile ride in 20 MPH winds, gusting at...

Did a 31 mile ride in 20 MPH winds, gusting at about 28 MPH. Headwind on the way out only a little bit of a tailwind back.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-13, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,387
Posted By crash14me

I have the 2012 4.5 and I love it so far but if I...

I have the 2012 4.5 and I love it so far but if I had the funds and already had the other necessaries I would go for the 5.2 Madone.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-13, 08:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,474
Posted By crash14me

Wiggle.com also has very good tire prices.

Wiggle.com also has very good tire prices.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-13, 12:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,713
Posted By crash14me

I carry my phone in my jersey pocket and it...

I carry my phone in my jersey pocket and it hasn't been a big deal for me. I'll be carrying a phone, for emergencies, even when I've got a GPS.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-13, 10:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,148
Posted By crash14me

I have got one white jersey and every time I wear...

I have got one white jersey and every time I wear it I get so worried that it is going to get a stain that I can't wash out.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-13, 07:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,754
Posted By crash14me

The only check the weather to see if a storm is...

The only check the weather to see if a storm is coming, beyond that I just deal with it. My window for getting a ride in is usually limited so I take what I can get but I won't do rain or lightning.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-13, 01:25 PM
Replies: 5,109
Views: 186,173
Posted By crash14me

I don't think there is a road in NE that looks...

I don't think there is a road in NE that looks that pleasant. The photo also lacks fences, cattle and corn.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-13, 11:42 PM
Replies: 2,076
Views: 201,168
Posted By crash14me

I finally fell over at a stoplight, fortunately...

I finally fell over at a stoplight, fortunately it was about midnight so nobody saw me. The only thing hurt was my ass and a there is a scuff on the saddle and bar tape.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-13, 10:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,419
Posted By crash14me

Ice been riding clipless (Speedplay Zero) for a...

Ice been riding clipless (Speedplay Zero) for a little over a month now and clipping without looking has become very easy. I did slip on the pedal trying to do a hasty takeoff to clear an...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-13, 08:48 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,773
Posted By crash14me

I wear lightly padded gloves because I get hand...

I wear lightly padded gloves because I get hand numbness. Any crash protection is a bonus.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-13, 09:18 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,280
Posted By crash14me

I see a lot of Trek and Specialized and one...

I see a lot of Trek and Specialized and one Pinarello. There are two Trek stores in the KC Metro area so it isn't surprising that Trek has a large presence. I don't hardly see any cyclists when I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-13, 07:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,285
Posted By crash14me

I was completely new to clipless pedals and the...

I was completely new to clipless pedals and the Speedplays have been very easy to use for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-13, 02:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 824
Posted By crash14me

Pay $100 and consider it a rent to own. Now...

Pay $100 and consider it a rent to own. Now you've got back up shoes and you and your friend stay on good terms. If you are kind to your friend I'm sure your kindness will be repaid down the road.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-13, 08:31 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,502
Posted By crash14me

Taking a bike for a test ride in Walmart is...

Taking a bike for a test ride in Walmart is frowned upon. I found that one out firsthand.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 902
Posted By crash14me

314099

314099
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-13, 11:04 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,123
Posted By crash14me

I first got some cheap Bontrager shorts but then...

I first got some cheap Bontrager shorts but then moved on to a Castelli bib short and I'm never going back. The shorts wouldn't stay in place and I had to keep pulling them up and readjusting my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 04:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,053
Posted By crash14me

I have not "rapey" eyes. Lolz. The actual...

I have not "rapey" eyes. Lolz. The actual commercial was quite moving.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-13, 11:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,053
Posted By crash14me

I'm 23, about 5' 7" 174 lbs 15%ish body fat and I...

I'm 23, about 5' 7" 174 lbs 15%ish body fat and I think I look pretty damn good.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-13, 11:52 PM
Replies: 27,399
Views: 18,460,811
Posted By crash14me

When I started looking I was going for aluminum...

When I started looking I was going for aluminum and I was deciding between a TCR SL 2 and a CAAD 10 5. I decided on the Madone when I went to the Trek store to get some new bibs I saw a Madone 3.1...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-13, 11:05 PM
Replies: 27,399
Views: 18,460,811
Posted By crash14me

313093 Just got it today 2012 Trek Madone...

313093

Just got it today 2012 Trek Madone 4.5 I skipped aluminum and went straight for carbon on my first purchased road bike. I took it out for a 20 mile ride and it is simply wonderful. A bit...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-24-13, 12:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,309
Posted By crash14me

No, not equally bad. It is just stupidity all...

No, not equally bad. It is just stupidity all around.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-24-13, 11:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,309
Posted By crash14me

It looks like they were both wrong. The cyclist...

It looks like they were both wrong. The cyclist should not have hit the driver and the driver sure as hell should not have tried to kill the cyclist. Nobody looks good here.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 11:49 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,994
Posted By crash14me

Even so, it is not worth getting fired over or...

Even so, it is not worth getting fired over or injuring and possibly killing someone. Be nice or you may get punched in the face or pinned to a trash can.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,137
Posted By crash14me

Looking at the list of Trek bikes in your sig I...

Looking at the list of Trek bikes in your sig I can see why. If they all came from the same shop that is.
This will be the first bike I've purchased in about five years. I've been riding an '85...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 10:21 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,994
Posted By crash14me

Whenever I'm driving for work I always give...

Whenever I'm driving for work I always give cyclists plenty of clearance and if there isn't an opportunity to pass then I will wait patiently. I like my job and I know what it is like to be the guy...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-13, 04:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 75,424
Posted By crash14me

I just bought a pair of Castelli bibs and I was...

I just bought a pair of Castelli bibs and I was surprised about how clearly my stuff was visible. Still not wearing underwear.
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