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Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-08, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,137
Posted By Kambei

Thanks Flatballer. That's what I was afraid of. ...

Thanks Flatballer. That's what I was afraid of. Price sounded too good to be true.

Btw, I love Raleigh. I have friends in Cary, really close to Apex, iirc.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-08, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,137
Posted By Kambei

Thanks Bontrager. Sette probably is PP's house...

Thanks Bontrager. Sette probably is PP's house brand; they offer a lot of Sette products. Even though those HRMs aren't that expensive, I still don't want to spend $30 for something that's going to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-08, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By Kambei

Giro Transfer helmet -- because I've been wearing...

Giro Transfer helmet -- because I've been wearing a mtb helmet on the road
Adidas Girano road shoes -- one day I'll get Sidi's
SmartWool cycling light mini crew socks
DeFeet Wool Blaze socks...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-08, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,137
Posted By Kambei

Sette heart rate monitor

Does anyone here have a Sette HRM? PricePoint has the F14, F20, and F28 and I'm wondering if they're just POS.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-08, 08:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,799
Posted By Kambei

I enjoyed John Wilcockson's 23 Days in July:...

I enjoyed John Wilcockson's 23 Days in July: Inside Lance Armstrong's Record-Breaking Tour De France Victory. It covers every stage (and more) and doesn't focus solely on LA.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-08, 10:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,702
Posted By Kambei

So what car did you buy?

So what car did you buy?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-08, 11:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,702
Posted By Kambei

You're in a good position whether you get #1 or...

You're in a good position whether you get #1 or #3 -- you'll probably be very happy with either, especially at those prices. I'd let LBS #1 know about my dilemma with the Six 13 3 and that great...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-08, 10:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By Kambei

Until I actually experience a tailwind, I refuse...

Until I actually experience a tailwind, I refuse to believe it exists. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-08, 10:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,683
Posted By Kambei

I don't usually plan a distance either. I...

I don't usually plan a distance either. I usually get a late start and have to head back so I'm not too far from home once it gets dark (speaking of which, I hate that Daylight Savings Time is about...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-08, 10:30 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 11,902
Posted By Kambei

El Pelon, I'm with you on this one. No place to...

El Pelon, I'm with you on this one. No place to secure your bike, they've been letting you bring it in and lean it against a wall and it hasn't been a problem... I'd take my business elsewhere too.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-08, 10:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,353
Posted By Kambei

40 miles partially on some virgin (for me) roads,...

40 miles partially on some virgin (for me) roads, not many cars because the GA-LSU game was on tv, temp in the mid 60's (almost perfect), wind 14 with gusts to 25mph (just a sneeze for Machka but not...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-08, 12:20 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,420
Posted By Kambei

Pcad, do you think you would have stuck with...

Pcad, do you think you would have stuck with cycling for so long if you had never raced or ridden with groups? I'm just wondering, and it may be impossible to answer, if for you the social aspect is...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-08, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 574
Posted By Kambei

The Mayo Clinic link says carbo loading may work...

The Mayo Clinic link says carbo loading may work for you, or maybe a pasta dinner the night before is all you need. I've never carbo loaded (and don't care to for reasons pointed out in that...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-08, 11:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,636
Posted By Kambei

So when you get dropped by an old guy, is that...

So when you get dropped by an old guy, is that "geezed?"
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-08, 09:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,317
Posted By Kambei

pictures :)

pictures :)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-08, 01:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 982
Posted By Kambei

How low would you go before you'd rather keep it...

How low would you go before you'd rather keep it than sell it?

And where is this cycling-not-super-popular place of which you speak?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-08, 10:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,145
Posted By Kambei

Just curious -- what's the msrp on the Madone,...

Just curious -- what's the msrp on the Madone, and how much would you pay at cost?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-08, 10:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,317
Posted By Kambei

I'm just going to a sporting goods store here in...

I'm just going to a sporting goods store here in town (Academy Sports), but there was a recent thread on BF in which someone posted a picture (probably a link too) of a hand exerciser that allows you...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-08, 11:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,433
Posted By Kambei

I usually trail run more often than I bike, but...

I usually trail run more often than I bike, but lately I've been biking more often and haven't run in about three weeks. When I do go running next, I'll just take it slow and go as far as I feel...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-08, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By Kambei

I ordered pedals from PBK on Fri. 9-12-08 and...

I ordered pedals from PBK on Fri. 9-12-08 and received them on Mon. 9-22-08. So like the others said, don't do it. But I do love PBK.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,317
Posted By Kambei

After about 1.5 to 2hrs, I begin to feel some...

After about 1.5 to 2hrs, I begin to feel some finger numbness. Gloves have helped, as has making seat adjustments (height, angle, up-back). Also, I think just making more long rides will help. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-08, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 497
Posted By Kambei

I'm 6'2", 175-180 lbs, 36" true inseam and fit...

I'm 6'2", 175-180 lbs, 36" true inseam and fit 58/59cm bikes. That '07 CAAD9 would tempt me, but I too am wary of paying that much and not getting a warranty. Also, for me Ultegra would be just as...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-08, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By Kambei

Sometimes I've taken rides to just practice...

Sometimes I've taken rides to just practice spinning, forcing myself to stay out of the big ring.

What I dislike is going for a ride with a friend or two and I'm in the mood to just take it easy,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-08, 01:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 903
Posted By Kambei

[QUOTE=Scorer75;7591759]As far as buying shoes...

[QUOTE=Scorer75;7591759]As far as buying shoes online, I've done it. I bought 7 pairs of shoes, tried them all on, and returned 6. I don't pay return shipping so it worked out well for me.[QUOTE]
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-08, 01:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 903
Posted By Kambei

I wear US size 12. The EU size 45.5 PI's I...

I wear US size 12. The EU size 45.5 PI's I bought online fit in length but are very narrow.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-08, 12:49 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,435
Posted By Kambei

I went for a ride tonight too, around 11:30. I...

I went for a ride tonight too, around 11:30. I guess the temp was in the '50's but I didn't mind; I was in short sleeves and shorts. I did some uphills first to get warm, stayed aero on the descents....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-08, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 486
Posted By Kambei

I haven't done it but congrats to you for hanging...

I haven't done it but congrats to you for hanging in there!
09-28-08, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By Kambei

Hey, Auburn! I grew up in Columbus. Anyway,...

Hey, Auburn! I grew up in Columbus. Anyway, you're right, there's an adjuster under the grip. I thought it was just protective plastic housing. So I just played with it a little bit and I must...
09-28-08, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By Kambei

I thought that might be it, but earlier today I...

I thought that might be it, but earlier today I must've tightened it too much. It was shifting up to my big ring, but wouldn't go past "2" on the index. That's when I decided I'd better ask.
09-28-08, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By Kambei

Front Derailleur, Big Ring

Cheap Schwinn trail bike, Shimano Tourney RD (just says Shimano on the FD), index shifting, triple.

I need to adjust the FD because it's sometimes difficult to shift from the middle ring to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 02:48 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 16,889
Posted By Kambei

And Botto would have said...

And Botto would have said...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,675
Posted By Kambei

What are Head Sweats?

What are Head Sweats?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 02:43 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 16,889
Posted By Kambei

And nice guy you are, you replied...

And nice guy you are, you replied...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,696
Posted By Kambei

If you really like the bike and don't mind paying...

If you really like the bike and don't mind paying $600, do it. But I would check local Specialized dealers to see if they had any 58cm 2008 Allez Doubles. The '08 listed for $700 and would surely...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,696
Posted By Kambei

The specs are on BikePedia :...

The specs are on BikePedia : http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2007&Brand=Specialized&Model=Allez+Double&Type=bike

Overpriced in my opinion, but you could google "2007...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 605
Posted By Kambei

Drope the hamer on Jeremy's head, Beth. :crash:

Drope the hamer on Jeremy's head, Beth. :crash:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,509
Posted By Kambei

Just in case someone does a search for this...

Just in case someone does a search for this particular saddle: I did buy it ($10), have been using it for a month now, and like TriEngineer said it is better than my stock saddle. I wouldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,459
Posted By Kambei

And don't worry about what people might think if...

And don't worry about what people might think if they see you giggling -- they already think you're strange just because you're on a bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 605
Posted By Kambei

No. I can't imagine someone thinking that biking...

No. I can't imagine someone thinking that biking isn't exercise (too).
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,868
Posted By Kambei

If you're worried about the scratch, show it to...

If you're worried about the scratch, show it to an experienced bike mechanic. Otherwise, if you like the ride, enjoy it. That's what matters.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 473
Posted By Kambei

Do the measuring and do it right. Don't just...

Do the measuring and do it right. Don't just assume your size based on your height and don't let someone else make a guess for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 12:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,459
Posted By Kambei

I've read that smiling releases endorphins, which...

I've read that smiling releases endorphins, which make you feel better. So when I'm struggling on a climb, I look stupid happy.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,579
Posted By Kambei

I can't imagine LA not going for the win, but if...

I can't imagine LA not going for the win, but if he's unsuccessful in the races pre-TdF, then perhaps he will pull for Contador.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,061
Posted By Kambei

A few weeks ago PBK sent me the wrong size gloves...

A few weeks ago PBK sent me the wrong size gloves (medium -- if you want to trade, go to the For Trade sticky in this forum) so I filled out the form (easy) to get a return number and, as I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,702
Posted By Kambei

The Bianchi site says the 2006 1885 listed for...

The Bianchi site says the 2006 1885 listed for $2199 and had a combination of Veloce and Centaur.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-08, 10:25 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 28,930
Posted By Kambei

Harden The

Harden The
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-08, 09:33 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 28,930
Posted By Kambei

I like the Road Cycling forum. It's informative...

I like the Road Cycling forum. It's informative and entertaining and I, umm, ride in the road. And I don't like forum jumping. I like having a lot of topics/posts to choose from, I like that there...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-08, 07:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 776
Posted By Kambei

Ben: I'm 6'2" with a 36" pubic-bone-to-floor...

Ben: I'm 6'2" with a 36" pubic-bone-to-floor inseam and I fit size 58-59 (ideally a 57.5cm top tube), so to me it sounds like the bike you're considering might be too big for you. But, you said the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-08, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,702
Posted By Kambei

You can go to the Bianchi site and look it up;...

You can go to the Bianchi site and look it up; they have an archive. Their alum-carbon road comfort bike is the Via Nirone; the 1885 has more aggressive geometry. If it's Campy Veloce, price sounds...
09-23-08, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3,425
Views: 455,463
Posted By Kambei

I ordered these gloves from PBK: ...

I ordered these gloves from PBK:
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C1324

I wore them for no more than an hour; they were too small. I took them off and saw they were Medium (I ordered...
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