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Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-13-13, 02:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,504
Posted By fenny

That one was wiped out in the flooding last year,...

That one was wiped out in the flooding last year, to the relief of everyone except for the soccer families who used to get from one half of the fields to the other.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
10-23-11, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By fenny

I haven't been in years (I wanted to go but other...

I haven't been in years (I wanted to go but other things always come up). Made it this year and spent $200 on a lot of great stuff.

http://www.ulfheim.net/pics/bikes/veloswap.jpg

Ritchey Comp...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
10-18-11, 09:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,504
Posted By fenny

And since I'm drawing detour maps, here is...

And since I'm drawing detour maps, here is DnvrFox's route through the soccer fields. This is an alternate route to the one above.

http://www.ulfheim.net/pics/bikes/cc-fremont.png
Forum: Mountain - Plains
10-18-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,504
Posted By fenny

Sorry to bump the old thread again, but lately...

Sorry to bump the old thread again, but lately I've been talking to people who do not know about the "safe" way to connect the north and south ends of Cherry Creek Trail. It takes you through the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-11, 10:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,897
Posted By fenny

Good thinking, these are 25-year-old wheels that...

Good thinking, these are 25-year-old wheels that haven't seen a lot of love lately. I'll give it a try.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-11, 01:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 726
Posted By fenny

Everyone always says "just get bibs" but I don't...

Everyone always says "just get bibs" but I don't know if you'll really get the "hallelujah" moment that everyone else does if you haven't worn shorts for a while first...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-11, 01:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,127
Posted By fenny

The frame is fine, the downsides to a BD bike are...

The frame is fine, the downsides to a BD bike are the "stigma" of the non-removable branding (nobody cares) and the fact that you'll need to be a little more mechanically inclined as you won't have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-11, 01:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,897
Posted By fenny

I didn't think there was much to it, until I went...

I didn't think there was much to it, until I went from an '86 Trek 1000 to a Pinarello FP-2.

Now I can't believe how much the '86 squirms when I crank up a hill, and I keep checking the frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-11, 01:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 744
Posted By fenny

I used to worry about sidewall blowouts, then I...

I used to worry about sidewall blowouts, then I actually got one.

I took a few seconds to figure out what the noise was, then I coasted to an easy stop, then it was another ten seconds or so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-11, 04:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,821
Posted By fenny

The Walz L/XL is exactly what you need....

The Walz L/XL is exactly what you need. Poly/Cotton or Wool will both be fine, they'll both start about the same size though the wool will shrink as you put miles on it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-11, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By fenny

Just spent a week in London and if they can...

Just spent a week in London and if they can succeed there, I don't see how it would fail in NYC.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-11, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,251
Posted By fenny

Another way to look at it is that the thief is...

Another way to look at it is that the thief is there the whole time ... :)

... but I'd better not say more, for those who haven't seen it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-11, 09:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 774
Posted By fenny

You might get more responses in the "Mountain &...

You might get more responses in the "Mountain & Plains" forum.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-11, 03:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 908
Posted By fenny

http://barmitts.com/ but they are way too warm to...

http://barmitts.com/ but they are way too warm to wear above 20F or so.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
08-25-11, 05:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
Posted By fenny

The crowd in Vail seemed pumped

The crowd in Vail seemed pumped
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-11, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,644
Posted By fenny

Next you'll tell me there's no such thing as a...

Next you'll tell me there's no such thing as a brifter.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
08-17-11, 06:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,504
Posted By fenny

Sorry to bump such an old thread, but I just...

Sorry to bump such an old thread, but I just found a good site for anyone interested in completion of the Cherry Creek trail:...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,021
Posted By fenny

I did the same with my first road bike, a Jamis...

I did the same with my first road bike, a Jamis Quest. Got a 58cm when I needed a 56cm. Bars were just slightly too wide, had to put a very short stem on it, cranks were just barely too long, etc. ...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
08-13-11, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,305
Posted By fenny

Track Shack is a Denver fixed gear / NJS / track...

Track Shack is a Denver fixed gear / NJS / track LBS if you're downtown.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-11, 02:59 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,159
Posted By fenny

It's not just from drafting. Being in a group...

It's not just from drafting. Being in a group will also push you to keep your pace up, in a way that doesn't happen when you're riding alone.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-11, 01:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,394
Posted By fenny

That's usually how it's done, maybe with some...

That's usually how it's done, maybe with some simple green mixed in the water, and with "lube" in place of "oil". Be careful with a power washer, because you don't want to spray into the seals on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,159
Posted By fenny

Keep in mind that if you ride 15mph solo you will...

Keep in mind that if you ride 15mph solo you will be able to do 25mph in a group, so don't try to compare the two directly.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-11, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By fenny

I have ten hanging in the garage now, how did you...

I have ten hanging in the garage now, how did you know?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,443
Posted By fenny

Well he's been there two years so not too new...

Well he's been there two years so not too new anymore... last I talked to Kirk he's going to lease the shop below and spread across both floors so that'll take care of the "small" part too.

He's a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-11, 10:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,724
Posted By fenny

In this case, the FP1 is not a carbon bike, it's...

In this case, the FP1 is not a carbon bike, it's aluminum with carbon seat stays and fork.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-11, 03:10 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,499
Posted By fenny

To get back on track, how about L-shaped cranks: ...

To get back on track, how about L-shaped cranks:
http://pardo.net/bike/pic/mobi/d.pmp-cranks/index.html
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Italy/PMP_crk_ad.htm
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-11, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 836
Posted By fenny

I liked his book, it's more upbeat than his blog...

I liked his book, it's more upbeat than his blog and doesn't have the goofy neologisms.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 10:49 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 16,727
Posted By fenny

If it makes you feel better, I will give you some...

If it makes you feel better, I will give you some rules that are more forgiving than those.

You can wear the jersey of a team that no longer exists (luckily for you, this describes HTC after the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 02:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 992
Posted By fenny

Nothing wrong with a Jamis Aurora for rides with...

Nothing wrong with a Jamis Aurora for rides with a little gravel in 'em.

Just increase your max distance by 50% per week until you're up to the same distance that they're riding. The rest you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-11, 09:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 458
Posted By fenny

There's a lot of group rides going up next Sunday...

There's a lot of group rides going up next Sunday too, I went up on the 3rd and thought it was amazing.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
07-05-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By fenny

Went from Parker -> Mount Evans and back last...

Went from Parker -> Mount Evans and back last weekend, it was a blast. 50degF at the peak, and no wind.
...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
06-14-11, 02:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,844
Posted By fenny

I'd always heard it was the other way 'round,...

I'd always heard it was the other way 'round, that in Colorado you can ride on any Interstate except where forbidden (generally for reasons of being in a city, or glenwood canyon, or other...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-30-11, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By fenny

I was planning on going up sometime in June,...

I was planning on going up sometime in June, plans change of course.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-11, 02:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,001
Posted By fenny

My black B17 still hasn't broken in 700 miles...

My black B17 still hasn't broken in 700 miles later. Maybe I'm expecting too much, it's not terribly uncomfortable but the leather is still as hard and flat as the day I bought it.

EDIT: this...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-12-11, 05:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 754
Posted By fenny

I can't say enough good things about LaHood, he's...

I can't say enough good things about LaHood, he's been a breath of fresh air from day zero.

At the 2009 National Bike Summit he told the crowd they had "a full partner at US DOT in working toward...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-12-11, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,468
Posted By fenny

It has to go through Golden, haven't you seen...

It has to go through Golden, haven't you seen American Flyers? :)
Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-08-11, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By fenny

Nice place, reminds me of Castlewood Canyon a...

Nice place, reminds me of Castlewood Canyon a little.

I think I recognize that two-peak hill (a landmark on the way to Larkspur), if not it's very similar.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-06-11, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,903
Posted By fenny

I rode it from Chatfield to Cherry Creek last...

I rode it from Chatfield to Cherry Creek last weekend, it was fine other than the annoying dismounts for Broadway. Bring a map or smartphone because you will run into turns 3 or 4 times where it's...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-06-11, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 598
Posted By fenny

Click this link instead: ...

Click this link instead: http://bikeportland.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/nhtsa_fatalmapbig.jpg
Forum: Mountain - Plains
03-24-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,188
Posted By fenny

If you want to avoid riding on Arapahoe...

If you want to avoid riding on Arapahoe (understandable), you can (temporarily?) cross from Cornerstar Way to Helena St (then Caley, Fair Pl, Fraser, Maplewood). Arapahoe to Jordan is a lot easier...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-11, 05:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,301
Posted By fenny

Same story for me (no surprise, we live in the...

Same story for me (no surprise, we live in the same area), I haven't hit many though. Can only remember running over one little guy, and it was with the wheel of an empty trailer, so hopefully he...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
03-22-11, 04:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,332
Posted By fenny

Do you want to do some climbs? If so, how long...

Do you want to do some climbs? If so, how long of a ride would you like?

From the Golden area:

- Lookout Mountain / Hwy 40 loop is about 15(?) miles
- Lariat Loop is 40 miles, it does the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-06-11, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 595
Posted By fenny

Did you lube the threads before installing them? ...

Did you lube the threads before installing them? If not, that's the problem.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-27-11, 10:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,324
Posted By fenny

All I know is that when your cranks are too long...

All I know is that when your cranks are too long you feel it instantly.

I prefer 170s but I can ride 172.5 all day (double centuries and everything). The instant I get on a bike with 175 cranks I...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
02-25-11, 10:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By fenny

I can't remember when b-cycle starts back up...

I can't remember when b-cycle starts back up again (it's closed for winter), you'll need to check on that.

I'm pretty sure Salvagetti still rents bikes, it's a few minutes walk from downtown...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
12-03-10, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By fenny

Bought barmitts this year, still haven't put them...

Bought barmitts this year, still haven't put them on permanently because 30F is way too warm for them.

Most years I've used layers of wool gloves most of the winter, and then heavy ski gloves /...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
12-03-10, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,108
Posted By fenny

That's good news. I've had to call 9-1-1 from...

That's good news. I've had to call 9-1-1 from the Happy Canyon Creek trail before and the dispatchers were clueless, luckily I knew the names of the neighborhoods overhead (pedestrian broke a hip on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-22-10, 10:45 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,077
Posted By fenny

We lived off of west 16th when they put those in...

We lived off of west 16th when they put those in (across from Summit View / Lunnunhaus). Glad to hear they are such a success! The first six months that they were putting them in were terrible,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-10, 10:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,201
Posted By fenny

I thought this was frostbite at first! So glad I...

I thought this was frostbite at first! So glad I looked up "Raynaud's".

It only gets to -10F here, but I hear it's all pretty much the same down to -40F (-40C), then you have to switch to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-10, 10:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 70,028
Posted By fenny

I worried about the same thing, but got a fg...

I worried about the same thing, but got a fg anyway. Now I ride it on my commute every day, about 20 miles all told.

68 gear inches feels about right, and it turns out that going up the hills is...
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