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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-05, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,133
Posted By astr033

Knee issues: Orthopedist vs Physical Therapist?

Is there a reason to choose one over the other? My insurance lists orthopedists as orthopedic surgeons which invokes images of knife-happy doctors. My knee problems aren't that bad and it seems that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-05, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 415
Posted By astr033

I have addressed the problem ("I've completely...

I have addressed the problem ("I've completely laid off the cycling") and my knee and hamstring are still bothering me. Unless of course I stop driving.

Anyway I bought a Futuro Sport open patella...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-05, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,075
Posted By astr033

I use the least stiff shoes possible with my toe...

I use the least stiff shoes possible with my toe clips: Nike Free. You can almost curl the sole of that shoe up with one hand. I use them because they are slim enough to fit into my toe clips...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-05, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 415
Posted By astr033

I'm having issues with my right hamstring and the...

I'm having issues with my right hamstring and the outside of my right knee (I think that iliotbitial thingy however you spell it). It's been bugging me for a long while even though I've completely...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-21-05, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 864
Posted By astr033

I'm in the same group as well. I'm a runner and...

I'm in the same group as well. I'm a runner and new to cycling. When I got my bike, the LBS set the saddle height. Silly me didn't realize that the seat clamp wasn't secure and the seat post slipped...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-20-05, 10:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By astr033

Do any of these inexpensive options allow you to...

Do any of these inexpensive options allow you to download power and cadence to a PC? Power and cadence are the only things that I care about and I definitely want to be able to download them. I could...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-19-05, 01:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By astr033

dougfoot, you mention that "there are several...

dougfoot, you mention that "there are several types of trainer "retrofits" available from third parties that will make the trainer computer interactive." I found one called Peak Training System that...
Forum: Commuting
10-13-05, 02:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,160
Posted By astr033

I see people writing this all the time even...

I see people writing this all the time even though it's incorrect. The pitbull gets 4 stars, the bulldog gets 3+ stars. Very close in safety rating but not "the same". I own a bulldog and am very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-05, 08:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,693
Posted By astr033

My mat finally arrived yesterday along with an...

My mat finally arrived yesterday along with an envelope containing the prepaid postage for the wheel. It's off to FedEx for me now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-05, 08:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,693
Posted By astr033

I like it! Not sure if I'd have balls enough to...

I like it! Not sure if I'd have balls enough to do it. At the rate they're going they'll most likely forget to include the prepaid postage anyway.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-05, 02:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,693
Posted By astr033

I'll get back to you when my package arrives. If...

I'll get back to you when my package arrives. If there is no prepaid postage then I'm all done playing nice guy with incompetent people, and I will seriously consider selling you the wheel. However,...
Forum: Commuting
10-05-05, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 737
Posted By astr033

Look at it this way, a year from now will you...

Look at it this way, a year from now will you really care? Is this something you really need to stress out on? Accept that sometimes **** happens that is out of your control and you'll be happier.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-05, 01:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,693
Posted By astr033

I still have the wheel because the prepaid return...

I still have the wheel because the prepaid return shipping label is supposedly enclosed with the trainer mat that will be arriving in 7-10 business days. Once that label comes then I'm sending back...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-05, 12:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,693
Posted By astr033

I suspect that most people don't have problems....

I suspect that most people don't have problems. After all the flawless shipping orders that I've done over the internet I guess it was just my turn to be the recipient of a series of screwups. So...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-05, 10:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,693
Posted By astr033

************** UPDATE ************** ...

**************
UPDATE
**************

Just curious how other people would react.... Here's the timeline of events.

* Wednesday Sept 28 around noontime: I place an order for several items...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-05, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By astr033

Why is that whenever there is a post about PTS...

Why is that whenever there is a post about PTS there are little to no replies? Surely someone has an opinion on this system. Do you think the set-up looks reliable? Do you like the pretty colors of...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-05, 03:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,492
Posted By astr033

I'm in absolutely no rush to get to work. Add to...

I'm in absolutely no rush to get to work. Add to that fact that my commute to work is uphill for almost the entire 6.6 miles, I hardly ever go faster than 12 mph (11 mph is my average). On my way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-05, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By astr033

Peak Training System

I recently bought a new fluid trainer and I want something to track the cadence and power output from my workouts. Has anyone used Peak Training System? I haven't found too much in the Bike Forums...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-05, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By astr033

Use the "Search the Forums" link and you'll find...

Use the "Search the Forums" link and you'll find a wealth of information.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-05, 06:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,162
Posted By astr033

It's ironic... the people who apologize for their...

It's ironic... the people who apologize for their behavoir often have nothing to really apologize for. The people that actually do write offending posts are the ones who never apologize.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-05, 09:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,693
Posted By astr033

I don't understand the first part of your post....

I don't understand the first part of your post. Who are you replying to? For some reason I just can't understand what you're talking about.

As for the second part, I agree with you. My mat was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-05, 10:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,693
Posted By astr033

You're right. I never made a mistake a work....

You're right. I never made a mistake a work. Following your suggestion I will rip the shop off. Good thinking.
Hey, you're giving it to me, so I'm giving it right back. :p

Of course I'm going to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-05, 06:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,693
Posted By astr033

Wrong item shipped from online bike shop

I was expecting a trainer mat to arrive today and instead I find an Ultegra/Mavic Open Pro wheel inside the package. I'm a bit ticked off because I really wanted to get going on my trainer this...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-05, 03:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,382
Posted By astr033

Helmet = $35 Front light = $15 Rear blinkie...

Helmet = $35
Front light = $15
Rear blinkie thingie = free (they were giving them away at a road race that I did)

Total = $50

I don't need to spend much more than that seeing as I rarely...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-05, 11:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,634
Posted By astr033

I haven't seen any strange objects but I...

I haven't seen any strange objects but I occassionally see strange people on my commute. The strangest was this one guy standing just off to the side of the bike path (just a couple of feet away). ...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-05, 08:33 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 8,442
Posted By astr033

6.6 miles gradual uphill to work, and 6.6 miles...

6.6 miles gradual uphill to work, and 6.6 miles gradual downhill from work. My Forerunner GPS doesn't do too well with my distance because the majority of my route is a tree-covered bike path. For...
Forum: Triathlon
09-28-05, 09:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,338
Posted By astr033

Thanks for all the very helpful advice. Out...

Thanks for all the very helpful advice.

Out of curiousity, what about the fly (butterfly)? I read somewhere that it's almost as fast as the crawl but that it's hard to learn. Is that true? It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-05, 09:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 440
Posted By astr033

Thank you much! I'll put the book on my Christmas...

Thank you much! I'll put the book on my Christmas wishlist.
Forum: Triathlon
09-28-05, 02:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,338
Posted By astr033

Swim strokes

I'm very new to swimming and I still haven't figured out rotary breathing when I do the crawl. My swimming technique is fine and if I didn't have to breathe then I'd be all set. I'm sure that I'll...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-05, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 440
Posted By astr033

Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance

Does anyone know if Zinn is going to put out a new version of the Road Bike book? I looked at Amazon and the version they're selling is the 2000 version. One of the Amazon reviewers ("Johnny99")...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-05, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,697
Posted By astr033

Which is better? Why both of course! I just...

Which is better? Why both of course! I just ordered a Performance TransIt Pannier Rack Trunk (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=20085&subcategory_ID=2312). It's cheap ($29.98 minus...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-05, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,077
Posted By astr033

I'm getting the 23mm from the WTB site. It also...

I'm getting the 23mm from the WTB site. It also says 23 on the rim, along with 559 x 17. Not sure what all the numbers mean. Maybe 17 is the interior and 23 is the exterior? I'm surprised that...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-05, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,077
Posted By astr033

Tire size and rim width

I have WTB Dual Duty XC wheels (http://www.wtb.com/products/rims_dualdutyxc.html) that came with 700 x 35 Bontrager Select Invert Hardcase tires. I just bought a trainer (CycleOps Fluid2) and I'd...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-05, 03:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,375
Posted By astr033

I view cycling as transportation. I enjoy...

I view cycling as transportation. I enjoy several other pleasureable activities such as running, hiking, and backpacking. Maybe someday I'll find cycling something to get excited about.
Forum: Commuting
09-15-05, 01:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,249
Posted By astr033

Oh and regarding my own behavoir, I do all my...

Oh and regarding my own behavoir, I do all my bike commuting on a bike path and I do rolling stops at the non-busy streets and full stops (I have to or I'd be a pancake) at busy streets.
Forum: Commuting
09-15-05, 01:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,249
Posted By astr033

This is my biggest pet peeve in the cycling...

This is my biggest pet peeve in the cycling world. I have no problem if the traffic sensor doesn't detect the bike or if there's no else around or if there's a danger to the cyclist from being on a...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-05, 11:40 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,104
Posted By astr033

Going to work: 7.3 miles by car (mixed highway...

Going to work:
7.3 miles by car (mixed highway and city) = 15 minutes
6.6 miles by bike (slight uphill on bike path almost entire way) = 37 minutes

Coming from work:
7.3 miles by car = 20-25...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-05, 08:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 734
Posted By astr033

What to do with old saddle?

Well, I shouldn't say "old". I just bought a new Brooks saddle and took the stock Bontrager CRZ+ saddle off. The Bontrager only had 100 miles on it. I'm going to keep it around for now in case the...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-05, 08:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 875
Posted By astr033

An alternative to the Trek 7300fx is the Gary...

An alternative to the Trek 7300fx is the Gary Fisher Nirvana, which is what I have and enjoy a lot.
Forum: Commuting
09-12-05, 08:13 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,905
Posted By astr033

No garage, but I do have a Honda Civic in my...

No garage, but I do have a Honda Civic in my driveway. It's an HX which gets 35mpg in the city and 40mpg on the highway. And no, it's not a hybrid. Because of its low emissions and low fuel...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-05, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By astr033

Thanks for your input. I guess I'm looking more...

Thanks for your input. I guess I'm looking more for generalizations of personality traits that accompany each brand. Are cyclists not into stereotyping or something? Clearly the Trek crowd is...
Forum: Commuting
09-09-05, 09:08 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,155
Posted By astr033

Not a coffee drinker either. I saw one guy...

Not a coffee drinker either.

I saw one guy on the bike path who spilled his latte(?) all over the place. Guess he was trying to one-hand a Starbucks cup but it all ended up on the pavement. For...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-05, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By astr033

Comparing the markets of different brands

Recently I started researching different road bikes but I'm overwhelmed but all the different brands to choose from, never mind frame materials and component groups. I know that I'll ultimately pick...
Forum: Triathlon
09-02-05, 10:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 951
Posted By astr033

What about us poor 8-spd people? Will Shimano...

What about us poor 8-spd people? Will Shimano still show us some love?

Kidding, I'm sure this is just about the road bike components.
Forum: Triathlon
09-01-05, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 951
Posted By astr033

I'm new to cycling so I don't get what you guys...

I'm new to cycling so I don't get what you guys are saying about the 9 spd being phased out. Is it being phased out completely or just at the Ultegra and D-A levels? Aren't 10 spd bikes really...
Forum: Commuting
08-31-05, 09:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,142
Posted By astr033

I bought Zefal cab fenders (for 700 x 35 tires)...

I bought Zefal cab fenders (for 700 x 35 tires) online and they sucked big time. I've never seen such poor directions and the fender stays were much too short. I ended up sending them back for a...
Forum: Commuting
08-31-05, 09:41 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,374
Posted By astr033

It figures that the week I'm resting my knee from...

It figures that the week I'm resting my knee from biking is the week that gas prices go above $3 in my area. Hopefully my knee will be better by next week so that I can start bike commuting again. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-05, 11:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,205
Posted By astr033

The problem that I have with my Forerunner 201 is...

The problem that I have with my Forerunner 201 is that my commute is along a bike path that is mostly tree-covered. I think my GPS has a tough time finding the satellites when I'm under thick cover,...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-05, 11:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 693
Posted By astr033

Try FitDay.com. It's a free diet and fitness...

Try FitDay.com. It's a free diet and fitness website.

As for cravings, yeah I get them throughout the day on the days that I commute. By the time I get to work I'm starving. I've been running...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-05, 10:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,847
Posted By astr033

My commute is 6.5 miles each way. It's a gradual...

My commute is 6.5 miles each way. It's a gradual uphill almost the entire distance to work so I usually average 11 mph. On the way back I'll average 14 mph.
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