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Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-14, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,730
Posted By I like free

I have 2 revenios. An aluminium 4.0 and a carbon...

I have 2 revenios. An aluminium 4.0 and a carbon 3.0. If I recall the frames are the same across the models with only the components changing. I love the relaxed geometry and your likely to get...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-14, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,359
Posted By I like free

It may have been a saddle/reach issue. I flipped...

It may have been a saddle/reach issue. I flipped my stem and lowered the nose 1 notch on the saddle and the last ride seemed better. I don't do well at 1 legged drills on the road but I did try a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-14, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,719
Posted By I like free

Average speed menas nothing to anyone else but...

Average speed menas nothing to anyone else but you. It can be a good gauge if you know that you normally do "this" route at 15 but now your hitting 16. Other than that it means nothing else to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-14, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,299
Posted By I like free

I think you'll find it varies. For me the sweet...

I think you'll find it varies. For me the sweet spot is 85-95, for some others it is different. Whether you use HR, cadence or PE the trick is finding the spot where your legs and lungs are in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-14, 09:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,844
Posted By I like free

I have never had it happen on the road but just...

I have never had it happen on the road but just the difference in a 25 vs 28 rear gear made a huge difference. It pulled the chain so tight that the idler wheels ran into the cogs. May have just been...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-14, 01:59 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,014
Posted By I like free

I have tried three different mirrors and the...

I have tried three different mirrors and the mirrcycle is my favorite. It sticks out far enough for a good view and doesn't rattle to the point that you can't see in it. The style that just pops in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-14, 05:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,264
Posted By I like free

And that is the reason everyone should have a new...

And that is the reason everyone should have a new bike. I hate going out with my new smelling carbon bike and getting smoked by some old dude on a Schwinn (but I guarantee if you ride long enough it...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-18-14, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,359
Posted By I like free

Thanks guys! That make sense about posture when...

Thanks guys! That make sense about posture when tired. I have really been trying to focus on what I'm doing when it occurs. I know that I'm right leg dominant so I really try and ease up on that side...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-15-14, 10:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,359
Posted By I like free

Pain in right groin area

Forgive me if this is the wrong forum. But I hope some one here can point me in a direction as I have had no help from Dr's so far.
I cycle (road bike) about 100 miles a week. When I really crush...
Forum: Touring
08-21-13, 08:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,695
Posted By I like free

I have to say that despite the distance and time...

I have to say that despite the distance and time frames I would do it again. I enjoyed it for the comraderie of riding with friends and having a beer and recollecting on the days events. And I do not...
Forum: Touring
08-21-13, 06:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,695
Posted By I like free

Thanks for the advice guys! Although I probably...

Thanks for the advice guys! Although I probably won't get to do more than a 5 day tour for sometime, I definately plan on doing a lot more short 4-5 day'ers. One other question: what kind of...
Forum: Touring
08-20-13, 06:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,695
Posted By I like free

1st tour complete and I need advice

So I guess that this would qualify as my first long tour on my tour bike that I built 2 years ago. Did 4 days through Oregon, mileage was 66,83,75,75 and there was 22,000 ft of climbing. Anyhow with...
Forum: Touring
08-14-13, 06:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,267
Posted By I like free

I have used 3 different methods (listed in order ...

I have used 3 different methods (listed in order of both effecttiveness and cost)
Vinegar (put it in a downy ball in the wash)
Ammonia (I put it in a spray bottle and wet the fabric and let dry in...
Forum: Touring
08-14-13, 05:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,538
Posted By I like free

Saddles are such a personal thing that all the...

Saddles are such a personal thing that all the advice given here ain't worth much. By the time the thread dies every saddle made will have been mentioned as a cure to your issue. Like most of us you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-13, 09:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,557
Posted By I like free

I always have trouble on new tires but they seem...

I always have trouble on new tires but they seem to stretch out after a while. Any chance that you can put the new tires on your bike and ride for awhile then swap them over to hers? Just a thought...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-02-13, 07:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,418
Posted By I like free

I suppose if bike friendly equates to the amount...

I suppose if bike friendly equates to the amount of tax dollars spent of bike infrastructure then Idaho (where I'm at) is probably about right. If they took a poll of actual people that are friendly...
Forum: Eastern Canada
05-02-13, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,399
Posted By I like free

OP is looking at riding 2.5 miles a day....

OP is looking at riding 2.5 miles a day. Definately not a fitness ride or one that should warrant a more expensive bike. I'm all in for the hybrid if it's in your budget but for that kind of riding...
Forum: Eastern Canada
04-26-13, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,399
Posted By I like free

I always suggest people get a used and older Mtn....

I always suggest people get a used and older Mtn. Bike as the first. They are cheap, sturdy and you will always have a use for it even if you upgrade to a road bike later. Stick with an older Trek,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-13, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By I like free

My first question is why? Have it tuned up and...

My first question is why? Have it tuned up and ride it. You have $75 into what is probably a decent bike. If your going to drop another $500 or more into modern components might as well get a modern...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-13, 08:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,779
Posted By I like free

Well I would say that there are a few assumptioms...

Well I would say that there are a few assumptioms we could make:
1: Your trolling
2: You stole the bike and are wondering about the value and think your posts here create a good alibi
3. You are...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-13, 06:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,549
Posted By I like free

Should be a line with maximun written under it....

Should be a line with maximun written under it. Loosen the allen head nut in the top of the stem and pull it up to correct height and retighten. Don't loosen the big nut around the stem that is the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-13, 09:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,549
Posted By I like free

Saddles: Although a preference thing it is a...

Saddles: Although a preference thing it is a common theme that softer is not better when it comes to saddles. A very padded saddle is miserable after a few miles. That said you just have tind one you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-13, 06:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,549
Posted By I like free

Older Mtn. Bikes are a dime a dozen on CL. Find...

Older Mtn. Bikes are a dime a dozen on CL. Find and older rockhopper or similiar, put some road slicks on it and ride. Oh yeah...get a helmet. You don't have to have toe cages or clipless pedals. ...
Forum: Touring
04-17-13, 10:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,578
Posted By I like free

What is your riding position? Reason I ask is...

What is your riding position? Reason I ask is that I ride a Brooks on my trekking bike and love it. It is tilted up a bit but I ride that bike in much more of an upright position. When I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-13, 10:31 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,671
Posted By I like free

I say get a cheap computer and see if measuring...

I say get a cheap computer and see if measuring cadence helps you. I know I benefit from it. Around 90 is my sweet spot. Much lower and my legs burn out and back starts hurting after 30-40 miles,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-13, 11:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,330
Posted By I like free

Have a closet full of freebies and they can rot...

Have a closet full of freebies and they can rot in there for all I care or the kids can use them. Unless they start giving away camel back chills I'll be buying them.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-13, 11:49 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 9,073
Posted By I like free

Personally I think the KHS's are far underated. I...

Personally I think the KHS's are far underated. I have an early 2000s (I think) Flite 500 with Tiagra and that thing has never let me down and has had the living snot rode out of it by me, then my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-13, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,707
Posted By I like free

The Cascade dishwasher pods with dawn do wonders...

The Cascade dishwasher pods with dawn do wonders for clothes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-13, 04:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,108
Posted By I like free

I have one of these and I agree. The concept is...

I have one of these and I agree. The concept is good but the product is expensive and works no better than a standard kitchen rolling pin.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-13, 06:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,582
Posted By I like free

here's one left in 52 but it's black: ...

here's one left in 52 but it's black:

http://georgescycles.com/product/12cannondale-caad10-5-compact-130041-1.htm
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-09-13, 06:05 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,251
Posted By I like free

Guess I should comment since I was there and got...

Guess I should comment since I was there and got to drive one of the officials the next day on the circuit course and ask about it.

1. The rider with the orange stripe was being lapped, may have...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-13, 05:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,079
Posted By I like free

I'm with others betting it's not a stem issue....

I'm with others betting it's not a stem issue. Poor fit has usually showed up for me in sore shoulders, back, and neck. But my take on finger numbness is this:
1. It was worse when I started riding....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-13, 05:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,528
Posted By I like free

I wear tapered leg Adidas brand when it's really...

I wear tapered leg Adidas brand when it's really cold. Jost put them over my cycling shorts. When it warms up a bit I switch to Starter brand tights. I know I'm a dork but I wear them under my shorts...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-13, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,353
Posted By I like free

http://bontrager.com/model/11364 This one...

http://bontrager.com/model/11364

This one will stretch around an aero TT seat tube
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-13, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By I like free

Could be any number of things which a Dr. can...

Could be any number of things which a Dr. can diagnose: Bladder infection, change in meds, change in diet, or could be as simple as a saddle slipped. I know that since I started riding 3 years ago my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-13, 06:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,246
Posted By I like free

Did the same thing a year ago. I had a 52/39 and...

Did the same thing a year ago. I had a 52/39 and 11-28 (10 spd). Swapped out the crankset for a 50/34. Overall it works very well but I did have some issues:

1. If you dont cut your chain you'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-13, 08:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,448
Posted By I like free

I think I see what your looking at. If its the...

I think I see what your looking at. If its the portable cigarette lighter plug in style they may have a 300psi gauge but I highly doubt they will get anywhere near that. I have 2 shop compressors and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-13, 07:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,411
Posted By I like free

Canari shorts. Bought a pair at Big 5 in a pinch...

Canari shorts. Bought a pair at Big 5 in a pinch and I felt robbed. I cant hardly stand them for an hour one a trainer.

+100 on the chain tools. I went to the LBS and got a 105 chain before I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-13, 07:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,691
Posted By I like free

After riding several in my search for a bike here...

After riding several in my search for a bike here are my suggestions:
1. If buying new current model year then it hard to beat Raleigh or Felt for the quality and the great components. Downside is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-13, 07:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,086
Posted By I like free

I ride a Specialized Riva. It's the same geometry...

I ride a Specialized Riva. It's the same geometry of the Avatar but with foam instead of gel (so about $60 cheaper as well). Has been a great saddle so far. I also used to ride a Specialized Sonoma...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-13, 07:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,448
Posted By I like free

DOn't remember what I paid for it but wally world...

DOn't remember what I paid for it but wally world sells a Zefal floor pump that the lever switches from schrader to presta and there is a gauge on the pump. I have had it several years and it works...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-13, 06:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,673
Posted By I like free

I have 12 year old Tiagra and 3 year old 105 and...

I have 12 year old Tiagra and 3 year old 105 and I honestly can't tell a difference in performance. The Tiagra still works great. But for $100 I'd go 105 just for the extra bling factor. However...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-13, 08:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,479
Posted By I like free

Hard to tell from pictures but is it flipped up...

Hard to tell from pictures but is it flipped up now? If not you could flip it over and get a bit more rise. What size are the bars? My wifes trainer bike has 26.5 (I think) bars and it was tough to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-13, 01:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,769
Posted By I like free

Bottom line is rubber is porous. The tighter the...

Bottom line is rubber is porous. The tighter the stretch the tube the bigger the pores get. Granted they are microscopic but they are there none the less. What you describe is normal and a function...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-13, 08:25 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,487
Posted By I like free

I guess it depends on the group you ride with. My...

I guess it depends on the group you ride with. My group will drop you but no one gets left behind. Someone is always there for riding tips, encouragment and overall just to help you along. If you...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-13, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By I like free

Not really. I've been thinking on it for awhile...

Not really. I've been thinking on it for awhile and waffling quite a bit. I stopped and the LBS to test a Felt F4 (great bike BTW) and was explaining the situation to the owner. So he said "how about...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-13, 06:04 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,487
Posted By I like free

Guess I'll throw my 2 cents in here. Time in the...

Guess I'll throw my 2 cents in here. Time in the saddle chasing faster people is the solution. This is my 3rd year with a group and it has taken that long to keep up and do the occasional pull....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-13, 09:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By I like free

I would say if your current bike fits good then...

I would say if your current bike fits good then add the TT length to your stem. You can usually adjust the stem up or down to compensate for one size up or down on the frame. I am right in between a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-13, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 895
Posted By I like free

MAde the leap. Got a carbon Revenio frame that is...

MAde the leap. Got a carbon Revenio frame that is an exact match to my aluminum frame. All the parts swapped perfect and tonight was my first ride. The difference was amazing!!! I could feel a fairly...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-13, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,517
Posted By I like free

More often than not the legs get stronger faster...

More often than not the legs get stronger faster than the core. Check out the warrior and pointer dog stretches. I still stretch my ham strings out but those help me compensate for a core that is...
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