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Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-08, 05:06 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 59,331
Posted By Apollo

Beautiful bike! ~Steve

Beautiful bike!

~Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-08, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 379
Posted By Apollo

One word...Jamis! ~Steve

One word...Jamis!

~Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-08, 05:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,499
Posted By Apollo

Hammer Man, I don't think you can go wrong...

Hammer Man,

I don't think you can go wrong with any of those manufactures. Yes, people here will give you their three-cents, but I would suggest you find a local bike builder and get custom no...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-08, 05:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,250
Posted By Apollo

Carbon is awesome to say the least. I went from a...

Carbon is awesome to say the least. I went from a totally aluminum bike with only carbon forks, to a carbon-ti Lemond and the difference is astounding. I just ordered a Serotta with carbon components...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-08, 04:59 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 59,331
Posted By Apollo

Bike porn! Keep up the photos folks. I love...

Bike porn!

Keep up the photos folks. I love it!

~Steve
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-25-08, 04:58 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,497
Posted By Apollo

I've personally have never had any issues with...

I've personally have never had any issues with professional (truck drivers) drivers. I have been deliberately forced or run off the road by "bubbas." Most people are nice and polite.

~Steve
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-08, 04:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,494
Posted By Apollo

If you have a Performance Bike near you or even...

If you have a Performance Bike near you or even Velowear they have some great bibs at a good price. I can't say enough about Velowear.

~Steve
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-08, 04:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,494
Posted By Apollo

Oh yea! I prefer bibs for a number of reasons....

Oh yea! I prefer bibs for a number of reasons. First they are more comfortable for one who is out of shape so they don't suffer from "dun-lop" issues. Second, even when I'm (was) in shape they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-08, 04:44 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 46,667
Posted By Apollo

Hi All, I like Trek. They have a "global"...

Hi All,

I like Trek. They have a "global" market niche and a variety of products to meet just about everyone's needs. Having said that, everyone has a Trek. I've ridden Trek, almost purchased one,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 07:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,877
Posted By Apollo

Michelin ProRace 2 from Conti 4000s. I like the...

Michelin ProRace 2 from Conti 4000s. I like the ProR 2 MUCH better. They handle much better in rain, almost any road conditions and hold up better than the Conti's in my experience.

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-06, 03:29 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,537
Posted By Apollo

For me purchasing a good bike is an investment....

For me purchasing a good bike is an investment. In my opinion if you have great gear it will last longer, be more enjoyable and get you to ride more. I've got two great bikes and I ride both about...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-06, 03:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 700
Posted By Apollo

Congrats on the Lemond. I'm not too keen on...

Congrats on the Lemond. I'm not too keen on Bontrager equipment, but I do like my Lemond Tete and Klien.

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-06, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 545
Posted By Apollo

Its the "perfomance" way. You have to pay for...

Its the "perfomance" way. You have to pay for speedy shipping, that's why its "free."

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-06, 09:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,343
Posted By Apollo

Bravo! Welcome to the club. Just wait until...

Bravo! Welcome to the club. Just wait until you're out in the boonies, you've used all of your cartridges and you didn't bring a pump, no A/C or stand to put your bike on while you fix it.

Enjoy!...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-06, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 748
Posted By Apollo

DrJeepney, Clipless pedals are a personal...

DrJeepney,

Clipless pedals are a personal choice and there are a lot of them. I started out using Speedplays and love them. I've tried Looks and Shimano road pedals in the past and went back to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-06, 08:00 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,996
Posted By Apollo

LarryDK...I'd have to say I think bike prices are...

LarryDK...I'd have to say I think bike prices are rather reasonable. I'm amazed at what you can spend, sure, but a good road or mountain bike can be had for less than a $1000. Like any other "hobby"...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-06, 01:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,335
Posted By Apollo

Contrags nonetheless. Enjoy the bike when you get...

Contrags nonetheless. Enjoy the bike when you get it. It would be disappointing to see it on Ebay.

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-06, 09:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,900
Posted By Apollo

Yup, just put one on my Lemond. Love it. Worth it...

Yup, just put one on my Lemond. Love it. Worth it and I can pretty much do the same hills as my triple on my Klein.

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-06, 11:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 629
Posted By Apollo

Damn Motorists!

I know I know this type of rant is posted often, but I just had to get this out.

I went to a nice ride this morning, slight rain, temperatures in the upper 60s. Went on a moderate 20 miler with...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-06, 10:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,216
Posted By Apollo

I''ve never seen slotted screws with Speedplays....

I''ve never seen slotted screws with Speedplays. I have two sets of Zeros which have philip heads...if that is what you mean by slotted?? Try locktite. I use the red version, but be careful not to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-06, 10:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,748
Posted By Apollo

I ride with a skull cap for a few reasons. Keeps...

I ride with a skull cap for a few reasons. Keeps the bugs out and sun from my follicley challenged head. :-)

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-06, 08:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,988
Posted By Apollo

Chocolate Milk! Yes, that's right. Look up the...

Chocolate Milk! Yes, that's right. Look up the benefits.

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-06, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 465
Posted By Apollo

I have the same question to myself. Upgrade my...

I have the same question to myself. Upgrade my Klein QPro (components, etc.) or buy a custom Titus? Hum...Klein could be the trainer bike and the Titus...

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-06, 09:32 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 8,680
Posted By Apollo

5' 11" - 200. Shooting for 185 by Fall.

5' 11" - 200. Shooting for 185 by Fall.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-06, 05:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,071
Posted By Apollo

Colorado! "The bike on your car is worth...

Colorado!

"The bike on your car is worth more than your car." - Jeff Foxworthy.

Its true!

~Steve
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-25-06, 06:01 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,032
Posted By Apollo

I this era of "he said, she said" or in this case...

I this era of "he said, she said" or in this case "he said, he said" I really can't care less. Rumor at best unless you're actually there to hear the conversation. I like Lance, what he stands for,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-06, 08:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,541
Posted By Apollo

My two cents....the Lemond. I've got a Tete and...

My two cents....the Lemond. I've got a Tete and love it. Could do without the Bontrager wheels, but other than that.

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-06, 09:18 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,556
Posted By Apollo

Yes the frame is sweet. The triple is for all the...

Yes the frame is sweet. The triple is for all the Colorado mountains around here.

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-06, 08:45 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,556
Posted By Apollo

The Pangea

My wife just built the dream bike of all time (in my opinion).

Titus Exogrid frame
Dura-ace triple
DT Swiss wheels
Chris King no-thread headset
Easton EC90 SLX fork
Easton EC90 Equipe...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 08:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,107
Posted By Apollo

Try starting the tube by blowing some air into...

Try starting the tube by blowing some air into it, get it mounted, tire on, etc, then use CO2 cartridge. I never carry a pump, even on very long rides. I have at least two cartridges, three or four...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 08:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,107
Posted By Apollo

Try starting the tube by blowing some air into...

Try starting the tube by blowing some air into it, get it mounted, tire on, etc, then use CO2 cartridge. I never carry a pump, even on very long rides. I have at least two cartridges, three or four...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-06, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By Apollo

Congrats. I'm still struggling with a 50 miler.

Congrats. I'm still struggling with a 50 miler.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-06, 07:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,765
Posted By Apollo

Yup, I have a Planet Bike Protege 9 on all my...

Yup, I have a Planet Bike Protege 9 on all my bikes. They work, rain or shine.

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-06, 09:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,861
Posted By Apollo

..rethinking a bike

furiousferret,

Bikes are like computers when you're looking. There are soooo many choices. My wife has had her Litespeed for about four years now and had been "looking" for about two years on her...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-06, 06:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By Apollo

Custom fit experience

I thought I'd share something with everyone that has really changed my opinion of "good" bike shops and my riding experience.

I've purchase two fairly "high end" road bikes in the past four years...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-06, 11:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,191
Posted By Apollo

Probably just a fluke issue with the power...

Probably just a fluke issue with the power supply. I work in the IT field, have been for about the last 20 years. I've seen some weird, unexplained stuff, this one sounds like a shoulder shrug to me....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-06, 08:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 637
Posted By Apollo

CBD, What do you mean by "pulled the bike...

CBD,

What do you mean by "pulled the bike down?" Did you lose balance and fall? I can only tell you my experience after getting use to clipless road pedals, I wouldn't ride without them.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-06, 09:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 671
Posted By Apollo

Mellowdave, Last year I had the wild idea to...

Mellowdave,

Last year I had the wild idea to switch from Speedplays. Why I don't really know, I guess just to try something new. I went out and got a set of Looks...just about killed myself if not...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-06, 04:06 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,556
Posted By Apollo

Very nice Giant! ~Apollo

Very nice Giant!

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-06, 09:54 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 157,638
Posted By Apollo

Oooh! I got to get a photo of my Tete up here....

Oooh! I got to get a photo of my Tete up here. Nice bikes guys!

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-06, 02:51 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,556
Posted By Apollo

Just picked up a Lemond Tete de Course w/Dura-ace...

Just picked up a Lemond Tete de Course w/Dura-ace components, carbon fiber/titanium frame. Got a once in a life time deal on it and it was my size. Couldn't pass it up. Talk about smooth, effortless...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-05, 08:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,133
Posted By Apollo

Its a none fact that cyclist are invisible. I...

Its a none fact that cyclist are invisible. I commute to work on a daily basis and its though I'm invisible. People pull out in front of me, cut me off on turns the works. The SOBs just don't give a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-05, 06:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,135
Posted By Apollo

One of Murphy's laws...open mouth, insert bug. ...

One of Murphy's laws...open mouth, insert bug.

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-05, 06:54 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 20,260
Posted By Apollo

I'm 6' and am currently at 198, down 17 lbs and...

I'm 6' and am currently at 198, down 17 lbs and heading for a goal weight of about 175 or 180.

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-05, 08:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,141
Posted By Apollo

I'd have to agree...no such thing as "too much...

I'd have to agree...no such thing as "too much bike." Its what feels go to you and what you can afford. I got a Klein QProcarbon a few years back and and still trying to be "worthy" of the machine. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-05, 07:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,114
Posted By Apollo

Don't you just love bike porn! :) ~Apollo

Don't you just love bike porn! :)

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-05, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 775
Posted By Apollo

Cosmo, I don't think Speedplay is...

Cosmo,

I don't think Speedplay is misrepresenting anything. You can always find research to support one's opion. I use Speedplays (yes I know I've wandered lately to Looks...for those of you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-05, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By Apollo

It just plain doesn't feel good. It seems too...

It just plain doesn't feel good. It seems too thin in all respects. I'm not a big guy, nor a 150lb hill climber, but I just need a slightly wider seat.

~Apollo
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-05, 06:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,137
Posted By Apollo

CNW126... I think both motor vehicle drivers and...

CNW126... I think both motor vehicle drivers and some cyclists are to blame for bad habits. When I drive I give cyclists more than ample room, slow down for them and just make sure that nothing I do...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-05, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 807
Posted By Apollo

Nice job! Personal bests are what we all measure...

Nice job! Personal bests are what we all measure our successes with. Keep it up.

~Apollo

"Its time to ride." - LA
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