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08-11-18, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,547
Posted By eyewannabike

Bike Water Bottles that don't taste like garden hose

I bought a couple of bike water bottles from REI and they all taste like garden hose. Does anyone recommend anything that doesn't throw off the taste of plain water?
Forum: Recumbent
08-01-18, 03:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,691
Posted By eyewannabike

Like others said, go to a store and try them....

Like others said, go to a store and try them. Understand the difference between direct and indirect sterring and no suspension/rear/full and the drawbacks. Also, test something with an engine added....
08-01-18, 03:12 PM
07-31-18, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By eyewannabike

I probably misspoke. The very cheapest isn't...

I probably misspoke. The very cheapest isn't needed. I just don't need the very highest end since the difference is mostly weight. I get that I can sell things and I've looked on a dozen websites...
07-31-18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By eyewannabike

Cheapest way to good high range (11-51T, 10-50T, 11-46T, etc) rear drivetrain

I'm looking for a good rear drivetrain. I say good because I don't need the absolutely lightest components, just something that shifts reliably and doesn't need constant maintenance. I do fully...
07-31-18, 01:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,336
Posted By eyewannabike

FYI for the future, what you get for a $500 used...

FYI for the future, what you get for a $500 used bike, particularly in the off season is radically more than what you get for a $500 bike new. If you plan to actually ride the thing off road, a $500...
07-30-18, 02:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 310
Posted By eyewannabike

Best rear groupset - MTB Groupset for etrike - large range

Trikes use MTB groupsets so I'm reaching out to the group here for recommendations. I have an ICE Adventure recumbent trike. Due to the chain loads and distance to the ground, these machines use...
Forum: Recumbent
12-23-15, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,528
Posted By eyewannabike

Recumbent for back/shoulder issues

I came back to cycling last year but ended up with some serious back and shoulder issues. I've had one shoulder worked on and I have some perpetual problems to deal with. I'm looking for something...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 06:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By eyewannabike

Buy something that is lightly used. You can find...

Buy something that is lightly used. You can find a lot of bike for that amount of money in the used market. Find something that is made for endurance and not racing. Ideally, if you can up your...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 05:59 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,571
Posted By eyewannabike

She has better things to worry about than knowing...

She has better things to worry about than knowing exactly where I am, so I don't.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 05:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,708
Posted By eyewannabike

"Personally, I get more excited about a nice...

"Personally, I get more excited about a nice frame, like a De Rosa, than I do Di2. I would put my money into that side of biking, which I enjoy more."

Ignoring the argument. Money aside, nobody...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 03:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,708
Posted By eyewannabike

Comparing a watch to a transmission really isn't...

Comparing a watch to a transmission really isn't a valid comparison. Plugging your bike in once every 2000 miles is nothing compared to the adjusting of manual deraileurs. DI2 has detractors? Yes,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-15, 10:15 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,986
Posted By eyewannabike

First, congrats on your progress. Nothing better...

First, congrats on your progress. Nothing better than hearing people take ownership for their actions. It definitely makes you sound serious. Your story reminded me of something I saw on Real...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-15, 09:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,708
Posted By eyewannabike

If I tell them that the battery has to be charged...

If I tell them that the battery has to be charged every 2000 miles it woudln't make a difference.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-15, 03:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,708
Posted By eyewannabike

Malarky. DI2 is perfect shifting, period and it...

Malarky. DI2 is perfect shifting, period and it can do things that your shifter simply cannot. Hold the shifter, it just runs through the gears. No maintenance adjustments, no messing around, no...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-15, 01:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,030
Posted By eyewannabike

Contact the guy and let him know you changed. ...

Contact the guy and let him know you changed. Let him know you haven't been able to ride an hour since. Sometimes people who build up a good reputation can become arrogant to their own failures or...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-15, 01:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,062
Posted By eyewannabike

Smart move by the rental company. They get free...

Smart move by the rental company. They get free bikes. They probably get to depreciate them since they're rented and then they sell them to you for still more than they would have paid wholesale. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-15, 01:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,574
Posted By eyewannabike

Given how much you've spent on a bike, just go...

Given how much you've spent on a bike, just go get something Di2 based. Outside of battery problems, you won't have to worry about shifting problems ever again.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-15, 01:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,708
Posted By eyewannabike

I'd find a lightly used Synapse in the...

I'd find a lightly used Synapse in the aftermarket and find one that has all of the things from the second bike but that's an 11 speed. You can find used bikes in the $2000's with Di2 shifting. ...
06-05-15, 01:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,742
Posted By eyewannabike

Thanks for the input. The ride is a little...

Thanks for the input. The ride is a little different this year. It's going through JBLM with the military's support. Apparently that cuts out the worst part of the route. The Gold Wing...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-15, 11:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,692
Posted By eyewannabike

I'm talking about how a heart works. It's a...

I'm talking about how a heart works. It's a muslce and doesn't know if you're playing a sport or cycling.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-15, 11:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,062
Posted By eyewannabike

Fair enough. I shoudl point out that you're not...

Fair enough. I shoudl point out that you're not comparing apples to apples there. Some of those bikes are race bikes, some are endurance. If you like the comfort and being upright, then you'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 46,288
Posted By eyewannabike

Not surprised by the price difference. There's a...

Not surprised by the price difference. There's a lot to be said about buying right from the manufacturer. The LBS markup alone would be at least 50%. A store doesn't warehouse their own stuff. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-15, 10:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,367
Posted By eyewannabike

Don't spend $1000 on handlebars to drop a slight...

Don't spend $1000 on handlebars to drop a slight bit of weight. Go buy a nice, used carbon bike. It will be a LOT lighter and as someone with more than a few miles under your belt, it's a lot more...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-15, 09:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,692
Posted By eyewannabike

From a pure ability of your heart and circulatory...

From a pure ability of your heart and circulatory system, you don't see athletes in highly paid sports like soccer, hockey, etc, do hours and hours of training to get more cardiovascular endurance,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-15, 09:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 26,514
Posted By eyewannabike

There used to be a commercial showing that though...

There used to be a commercial showing that though you can do it at home. Put a bunch of greasy dishes in water in the sink. Drop in a drop of dish detergeant and watch the great on the surface part...
05-29-15, 06:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,742
Posted By eyewannabike

STP Planning - 1 day vs 2, where to stop, solo gong to be a problem

I'm planning to do the STP. I've signed up and have done some training. I signed up for the CTS as well though I found the rides to be boring for all of the hills. it's really a training series...
05-29-15, 06:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,901
Posted By eyewannabike

YOu may be able to get it covered by health...

YOu may be able to get it covered by health insurance if you have pain. I'd check with your insurance and you can google the local PT shops for what they offer.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-15, 06:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,170
Posted By eyewannabike

Black Rhinos are going extinct largely because...

Black Rhinos are going extinct largely because people in China, your country, think that the horn of the black rhino is some sort of magic viagra because you know a hort stands up and is hard. Sadly...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,062
Posted By eyewannabike

Relaxed body position, frames that don't put...

Relaxed body position, frames that don't put stiffness as the highest priority, wider tires, etc. That's not to say that a road bike can't be comfortable, but the primary goal is speed, not comfort....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-15, 05:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,248
Posted By eyewannabike

Meant to include it. ...

Meant to include it.

http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/916.pdf

Read the section about animals are large in terms of officers having a duty to kill. The other section about the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-15, 05:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,248
Posted By eyewannabike

There's someone not armed in Mississippi? ...

There's someone not armed in Mississippi?

Actually, the officers in this case were being lazy. Mississippi laws state

"Management of Animals that Bite Humans
A healthy dog, cat or ferret...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-15, 02:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,062
Posted By eyewannabike

Most manufacturers make an "Endurance" line. ...

Most manufacturers make an "Endurance" line. That's made to be more comfortable for people on long rides. Unfortunately, most everyone in this country thinks they need to be on a racing bike. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-15, 11:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,382
Posted By eyewannabike

I wish I could say the same with my TSA...

I wish I could say the same with my TSA adventures.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-15, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,830
Posted By eyewannabike

They're all pretty similar. The challenge with...

They're all pretty similar. The challenge with riding them all is that there's an inherent bias in most everything you do. They're all largely the same. I'd advocate getting something used with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-15, 09:56 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 8,832
Posted By eyewannabike

Why not, you know, go to a doctor?

Why not, you know, go to a doctor?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-15, 09:55 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,536
Posted By eyewannabike

Poor driver training and poor general awareness....

Poor driver training and poor general awareness. If you're in the US, there's a lot of ignorance and that carries through into people's driving. Use a Go Pro and if you see a driver doing something...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-15, 03:13 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 8,832
Posted By eyewannabike

I should point out, that if you're having pain,...

I should point out, that if you're having pain, you can likely get this covered by health insurance. Some physical therapy clinics will do fittings. They usually know their stuff. You need a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-15, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,904
Posted By eyewannabike

A better question is Strong, Light, Cheap or...

A better question is Strong, Light, Cheap or Used. Pick 3, but you can't pick Strong, Light and Cheap.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-15, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,361
Posted By eyewannabike

Bikes have terrible resale value. You'll get a...

Bikes have terrible resale value. You'll get a lot more bang for your buck by buying something used or tracking down a demo model or something a few years old at a retailer. Let someone else buy...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-15, 04:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,182
Posted By eyewannabike

Get a carbon bike and something with a relaxed...

Get a carbon bike and something with a relaxed geometry. More weight means more strain on your joints and the carbon will absorb more of the bumps. Get a used bike. You'll be able to sell it for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-15, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,543
Posted By eyewannabike

Oddly, I was at the LBS yesterday. I brought this...

Oddly, I was at the LBS yesterday. I brought this up with them and they noted that people do get it confused. Their local Trek rep was in the shop a while ago and she noted that at one point he was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-15, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,543
Posted By eyewannabike

As it turns out, it's a Madone. The geniuses at...

As it turns out, it's a Madone. The geniuses at Trek it seems thought that using anagrams to name consumer products wouldn't be confusing at all. They also didn't bother work if out this question...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-15, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,543
Posted By eyewannabike

Fender suggestion for Trek Domane with no rear brake

I just got a different bike. I used SKS Raceblades on my old bike so the folks behind me on group rides didn't get soaked. The Trek has the brake at the bottom of the frame and not in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-15, 11:12 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,845
Posted By eyewannabike

First thing, I'm going to call BS on the picture...

First thing, I'm going to call BS on the picture of the lane in question. The post you quoted mentioned that lane, the main north south road going up the beach areas south of LA as being in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-15, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,072
Posted By eyewannabike

Change 10 speed DI2 cassette to 11 speed?

I'm interested in a bike that has DI2 components but only a 10 speed cassette on the back. will it be possible to change it to an 11 speed without much hassle?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-15, 12:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,108
Posted By eyewannabike

Well for it to be a seat, it would need to have...

Well for it to be a seat, it would need to have legs as well. The entirety of a bike combined can be a seat since you can sit on it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-15, 12:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 950
Posted By eyewannabike

Lots of traffic and not the best drivers there. ...

Lots of traffic and not the best drivers there. I'd go on weekends early maybe. There aren't many islands like that which are great places to bike. The howely thing is very true. Lots of racism...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,454
Posted By eyewannabike

What is a trail and what the rules are likely...

What is a trail and what the rules are likely vary by municipality. You might want to check yours. Pass left ****** is probably a good reminder when people do that.

Where I live pedestrians have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-15, 05:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,385
Posted By eyewannabike

I'd advise getting something used. You can...

I'd advise getting something used. You can basically sell it for what you paid. What I ride now cost over $3k new. I bought it for $900. I'm pretty sure I could get $900 for it right now. It...
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