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Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,677
Posted By Megiddo

Had the same! I do have BB crank noises I...

Had the same! I do have BB crank noises I haven't resolved, but definitely my front wheel was making clicking noises. Put those nuts back on and the noise was mostly gone. I've gone tubeless so...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-12, 09:02 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,699
Posted By Megiddo

Don't trust the Garmin Calorie count... I found...

Don't trust the Garmin Calorie count... I found it very high. About 20% higher than it should be.

I used to think that since I was riding I pretty much could eat what I wanted. That got me to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-12, 01:47 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,699
Posted By Megiddo

I've had great success with http://www.loseit.com...

I've had great success with http://www.loseit.com Until this, I was stuck at 192lbs. I'm now at 172.

I agree, fat comes off the extremities first... for us guys, the gut is the last. But it...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-18-12, 07:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,803
Posted By Megiddo

I use my "courses" in my Garmin to race against...

I use my "courses" in my Garmin to race against myself. You will go faster. But it's tough, I only do it every couple of weeks. Basically areas in my ride that I slack-off, I see my virtual...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-12, 02:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,918
Posted By Megiddo

I didn't start loosing weight until I started to...

I didn't start loosing weight until I started to count my calorie intake. I use the the free app http://www.loseit.com works for ipad/android/PC... maybe more, but it's what I have.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-12, 02:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,349
Posted By Megiddo

I was thinking... they're riding scooters.

I was thinking... they're riding scooters.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-10-12, 02:20 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,294
Posted By Megiddo

Gotta love the DVR. But I still catch myself...

Gotta love the DVR. But I still catch myself stopping to watch Bobke's commercials.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-10-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,294
Posted By Megiddo

I actually like those guys.

I actually like those guys.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-12, 02:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,453
Posted By Megiddo

I have two intersections just like that... I run...

I have two intersections just like that... I run through the straight "T" part. I'm always thinking, a ticket might be on the way. I do stop for normal lights, but stopping for these seems silly.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-17-12, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,007
Posted By Megiddo

Nice job! My daughter is visiting LA during the...

Nice job! My daughter is visiting LA during the final... hope she can get some shots.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-12, 08:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,137
Posted By Megiddo

I've been using http://www.loseit.com...

I've been using http://www.loseit.com (http://www.loseit.com/) for a few weeks now and am impressed! It links with the ipod and PC. I assume other platforms are supported.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-12, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By Megiddo

I have the Fuji Roubaix ACR 2.0 and love it (I've...

I have the Fuji Roubaix ACR 2.0 and love it (I've upgraded to Ultregra RD/FD and a 28-11 cassette). I don't know the specs on the bikes you've listed, but I would hope that they are at least...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-11, 08:36 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,939
Posted By Megiddo

I had been riding occasionally with my wife on...

I had been riding occasionally with my wife on out cheap 15 year old Huffy's. But while riding my motorcycle at lunch I saw a bunch of riders and thought... hey I should be doing that!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-11, 08:49 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,948
Posted By Megiddo

Its happened before. Dang little noises.

Its happened before. Dang little noises.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-11, 08:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,478
Posted By Megiddo

Mine is too... I have to force myself to look...

Mine is too... I have to force myself to look around.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-11, 01:23 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,675
Posted By Megiddo

hehe, I hope not in the same place! Kinda...

hehe, I hope not in the same place! Kinda looks it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-11, 12:59 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,675
Posted By Megiddo

I'm heading there next year! Done it on my...

I'm heading there next year! Done it on my motorcycle many times, love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-11, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,123
Posted By Megiddo

I like the black and red one. But that's the...

I like the black and red one. But that's the color scheme I have (Fuji).

But you know which one you like. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-11, 05:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,170
Posted By Megiddo

I've had a case of beer stolen out of my garage...

I've had a case of beer stolen out of my garage and anytime I leave my garage door open I lockup my bike. Yeah I know, locked bikes get stolen.

I can't imagine how I feel if my bike was stolen,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-11, 01:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,494
Posted By Megiddo

Great info! Now to look for a new ring.

Great info! Now to look for a new ring.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-11, 12:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,494
Posted By Megiddo

I agree... but I smoothed out the teeth with some...

I agree... but I smoothed out the teeth with some small grit sandpaper. Without it I went through chains, and a FD. Chain-Suck can ruin your whole day.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,494
Posted By Megiddo

I filed and sanded mine because I was...

I filed and sanded mine because I was experiencing some "Chain-Suck". I guess I'm good-to-go for a few more thousand miles.

I didn't know you could buy individual parts of the chain ring.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 02:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,403
Posted By Megiddo

every ride

every ride
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 12:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,958
Posted By Megiddo

Woolite and OxiClean in the sink and hung up...

Woolite and OxiClean in the sink and hung up after my shower works for me. (every ride without waiting)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-11, 07:10 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 12,037
Posted By Megiddo

Strop your blades before you use them. It will...

Strop your blades before you use them. It will remove the tiny bits of rust.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-11, 12:49 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 12,037
Posted By Megiddo

Here's another trick... strop your blades. ...

Here's another trick... strop your blades. Before and after use, run it backwards. I use my forearm for face shaving and before I start my leg. I then will use my leg (after it's been...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-11, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By Megiddo

The Kinetic's design looks cool... a virtual...

The Kinetic's design looks cool... a virtual connection to the blades in the fluid. I need to get another while I send my leaking Cyclecops back.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-11, 11:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 881
Posted By Megiddo

I set my Garmin to show my cadence as the larger...

I set my Garmin to show my cadence as the larger number up top. I feel if I can keep my cadence up, speed will follow.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-11, 08:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 930
Posted By Megiddo

Yeah, that was my question... good ride though!

Yeah, that was my question... good ride though!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-11, 07:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,437
Posted By Megiddo

I use the kind that clip on the sunglasses. ...

I use the kind that clip on the sunglasses. Handlebar versions vibrate to much and you really have to look down too much.

Take-A-Look Cyclist Mirror...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-11, 03:45 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,676
Posted By Megiddo

I did my first 100 on the 17th and I ended up...

I did my first 100 on the 17th and I ended up taking 3x the food I needed. The rest areas were well stocked and first rate (from what I hear... never seen one before).

Among other things I took...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-23-11, 08:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,010
Posted By Megiddo

Were is the pain? Front or back of the knee? ...

Were is the pain? Front or back of the knee? It could be your saddle height. Are you warming up? I'm not and sometimes pay for it. I did a century last weekend and did not warm up well...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-11, 08:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,500
Posted By Megiddo

I carry one of those plastic gloves that come...

I carry one of those plastic gloves that come with hair dye. Now I have to remember I have it!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,653
Posted By Megiddo

You might want to check your pedals... I took...

You might want to check your pedals... I took mine apart, greased and now no clicking. That assumes they are serviceable (mine are fairly inexpensive gray Looks... I don't know the model). The...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-11, 02:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 865
Posted By Megiddo

Great job! Keep setting those goals. It's...

Great job! Keep setting those goals. It's really the only way to do it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-11, 12:21 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 19,956
Posted By Megiddo

I took my Look pedals apart last night... cleaned...

I took my Look pedals apart last night... cleaned and greased. Today, no clicking!!! On man. Now what to do with my new BB30 bearings that arrived today. I have a century on the 17th... so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 02:05 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,504
Posted By Megiddo

I've been dodging the rain the past few days too....

I've been dodging the rain the past few days too. This isn't just rain, but torrents! I was caught Saturday and man was that crazy. Brakes take forever to work.

And yeah my kids think I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,514
Posted By Megiddo

Just a note about dirty chains. This has...

Just a note about dirty chains. This has happened to me many times on my road bike and my chain and chain ring are very clean.

I'm on about 100 miles without an issue. Sanding, filing and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-11, 01:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 887
Posted By Megiddo

Take a close look at the FD cage. My 105 was...

Take a close look at the FD cage. My 105 was damaged by several chain sucking incidents. I had to bend the front of the cage back to it's designed location. Since these are aluminum, I didn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-11, 01:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,514
Posted By Megiddo

That's true. I'm getting more comfortable......

That's true. I'm getting more comfortable... being careful. Another 20 miles today without issue.

I can hear the chain dropping now. I has a distinctive sound. Course the crushing chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-11, 09:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,514
Posted By Megiddo

I've put about 60 miles on since the last...

I've put about 60 miles on since the last incident, so I think I might have this problem solved. I've done the following:

1. Sanded each tooth on my large chainring (I have a 50/34). Several...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-11, 12:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,514
Posted By Megiddo

This has been happening to my compact crank. ...

This has been happening to my compact crank. I've had to replace both front and back derailleurs because the chain bent both (oh and had to replace my brand new chain).

I did find some small...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-11, 03:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 759
Posted By Megiddo

I have the HR and Cadence with the Edge 305. ...

I have the HR and Cadence with the Edge 305. I'm going to have to get something new so we can both have a setup.

BTW, the iBike with HR and Cadence is $299 at PerformanceBike. But I've been...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-11, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 759
Posted By Megiddo

I'm looking at the iBike and giving my Garmin 305...

I'm looking at the iBike and giving my Garmin 305 to my wife. I don't have the iPhone, but do have the iTouch.

As for the battery drain, the thing has it's own on-board 7 hour battery. So that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-11, 08:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,053
Posted By Megiddo

Back a few years I road a wide tire hybrid before...

Back a few years I road a wide tire hybrid before I got my road bike and I used to be able to ride over those without issue. Now I look at them and have a quick discussion in my head... don't...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-11-11, 07:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 30,503
Posted By Megiddo

Good stuff on that site! Nicely done.

Good stuff on that site! Nicely done.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-11-11, 06:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,268
Posted By Megiddo

I tried last year thinking it would cut some of...

I tried last year thinking it would cut some of the wind noise. Didn't make a difference.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-08-11, 08:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 734
Posted By Megiddo

I've had HD for a while now. Surprising on how...

I've had HD for a while now. Surprising on how quickly you get used to it. I really don't tell myself how great it looks... I expect it now (I know, spoiled brat).

They don't much time...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-08-11, 08:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 30,503
Posted By Megiddo

Dang... I think I threw-up a little.

Dang... I think I threw-up a little.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-11, 02:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,785
Posted By Megiddo

Fast forward through commercials, replay what I...

Fast forward through commercials, replay what I want and watch what I want. Once you DVR, you'll never go back! ;)
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