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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-07-10, 01:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 687
Posted By Bikeguy1

108 net loss is in no way a failure. now if you...

108 net loss is in no way a failure. now if you have a net gain sometime in the future from where you started, then worry. till then look at it as 108 pound loss ;)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 740
Posted By Bikeguy1

no problems at all, i weigh more than that and...

no problems at all, i weigh more than that and have no trouble. had mine 4 yrs it is a 1upusa, but i think they are all about the same.

yes, back wheel is up skewers hold wheel off the ground and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 756
Posted By Bikeguy1

I live in PA and there is nothing but hills where...

I live in PA and there is nothing but hills where i live. when you go up a hill you can drift the other side. I went to the seagull century which is completely flat.

I think i would rather have...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-07, 11:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,451
Posted By Bikeguy1

Exactly what happened to me too. Although the...

Exactly what happened to me too. Although the scrapes look painful it could of been a lot worse.

Riding home from work one night last year, my tire went in a gap on the side of the road and threw...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-07, 11:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,881
Posted By Bikeguy1

The lock and lock containers are really good,...

The lock and lock containers are really good, they got a gasket around them and lock on all 4 sides. They will not leak or open up accidently no matter what you do. Even liquids are not a problem.
...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-06, 07:56 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,941
Posted By Bikeguy1

mine 19 miles round trip 2:00 in the...

mine

19 miles round trip
2:00 in the afternoon going in - 11:00pm coming home
around 40 minutes going to work and hour coming home
1 big hill going in and then mostly downhill with some...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-06, 06:58 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,560
Posted By Bikeguy1

They look exactly like the ones performance sells...

They look exactly like the ones performance sells under viewpoint name. But if you look under tailights they are not listed there. Dunno why.

I have one and they are amazingly bright. I like them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-06, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 392
Posted By Bikeguy1

Broken screw :(

Hey guys/girls. I posted a couple days ago about adding fenders to my bike. Well. I got started on mounting them and now I have a bigger problem.

The screw that mounts the fenders/rack broke off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-06, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By Bikeguy1

Thanks Cascade. I will have to check that what...

Thanks Cascade. I will have to check that what you did will work on mine. It sounds like a better idea. It has a carbon fiber fork and is pretty thick at the top so I would probably need to cut out 3...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-06, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By Bikeguy1

The plastic seems pretty sturdy, I was thinking...

The plastic seems pretty sturdy, I was thinking of that marylandnewbie, maybe getting something stiffer to rest the fender on and cutting through both. It should help in the cutting and maybe not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-06, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 607
Posted By Bikeguy1

Cutting a Freddy Fender?

I need to cut part of the fender out to fit my wheels and was wondering if anyone has done it? I dont want to ruin the whole thing.

I know that they are just plastic and am worried if I tried...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-06, 10:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,233
Posted By Bikeguy1

Weather watcher is nice and no spyware. It will...

Weather watcher is nice and no spyware. It will show the temp on toolbar and all you have to do to see wind/feelslike temp,humidity or a bunch of other stuff is to hover your mouse over top. no need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-05, 12:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,821
Posted By Bikeguy1

Thanks everyone. That is what I was leaning...

Thanks everyone. That is what I was leaning towards but just wanted to make sure.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-05, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,821
Posted By Bikeguy1

Chain for Trek 1000?

Do I need an 8 speed or 9 speed chain? It says on the derralier 9 speed but I only have 8 speed cassette. So I am confused.

Thanks.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-05-05, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By Bikeguy1

A price range under 300.00? You can get the best...

A price range under 300.00? You can get the best for 300. Kirt kinetics or a 1up usa. 1up has a lifetime warranty on the whole thing. Free shipping. It also has adjustable legs for use on unlevel...
Forum: Commuting
11-22-05, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 746
Posted By Bikeguy1

Did you try putting real fenders on or are you...

Did you try putting real fenders on or are you just taking a guess that they wont fit?

I had hopes that full fenders will fit on the trek 1000. :o :( That is the bike I have and I just ordered...
Forum: Commuting
11-22-05, 06:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,594
Posted By Bikeguy1

It was in the mid 30's and EXTREMELY windy today...

It was in the mid 30's and EXTREMELY windy today on the ride in. Was getting blown all over the road.

We are supposed to get a cold spell in the next couple days and nights are supposed to be...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-05, 05:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,801
Posted By Bikeguy1

Allstate has a program to save money on mileage....

Allstate has a program to save money on mileage. But I think there is only an above 7500 and below 7500 recreational use mileage. I saved about 40 whole dollars every 6 months going to the lower...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-05, 05:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,309
Posted By Bikeguy1

Hi everyone. I think I can finally join this...

Hi everyone. I think I can finally join this thread. Me and my wife work at the same place and we ride about 10 miles each way.

Last week we had pouring rain and mid 40 degrees weather and we...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-05, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,215
Posted By Bikeguy1

I use the all condition sports on the trek 1000,...

I use the all condition sports on the trek 1000, I also have a trek 7000 that I started out on that has the real armadillo's. The real armadillos are a bear to get on, but the all conditions are real...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-05, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,215
Posted By Bikeguy1

It will do fine. I just got the new one with the...

It will do fine. I just got the new one with the carbon fork and seat post too. I am 234 lbs. and ride one with rack and paniers. Have not had any problems yet. Put on new tires though. Ones it comes...
Forum: Commuting
11-17-05, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 625
Posted By Bikeguy1

Niterider Moab VS. Cygolite HID (LONG)

I had a cygolite for about 4 months now and it is great except for a battery that runs only around 2 1/2 hrs or so. So I decided to buy a moab, 2 actually, one for me and one for the wife. 12 hrs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-05, 01:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,610
Posted By Bikeguy1

Performance Bike return policy

How long is it that you have to return things? Most places give 30 days or so but I did not see any times on their website.

I got a light a few months ago and would like to return it for a better...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-05, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By Bikeguy1

You might be surprised. People will buy...

You might be surprised.

People will buy anything and most have really poor search skills for finding stuff on the internet.
Forum: Commuting
10-21-05, 04:11 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,972
Posted By Bikeguy1

I lost around 50 pounds since I started riding so...

I lost around 50 pounds since I started riding so I try and commute almost all the time. It is easy to say it is to cold and I skip a few days a month, usually when it is raining before I leave to go...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-05, 05:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,356
Posted By Bikeguy1

I guess putting where I live at would of helped...

I guess putting where I live at would of helped :o . I live in pennsylvania, southwest close to pittsburgh. It probably gets to around mid to low 20's average usually and a few days under that.
...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-05, 07:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,058
Posted By Bikeguy1

I wear spandex on my 10 mile ride. I have done it...

I wear spandex on my 10 mile ride. I have done it with just jeans on but it is a lot more comfortable in bike clothes.


(conspiracy thought for the day here) :eek:

I think that bike...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-05, 06:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,356
Posted By Bikeguy1

Hats for winter?

I was wondering if anyone knows of any hats or some kind of ear/head protection that will fit under a helmet.

I bought a regular wool beanie type hat and had to take it back because it would not...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-19-05, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,140
Posted By Bikeguy1

sigma sports has one. They also have a cadence...

sigma sports has one. They also have a cadence kit. I got both for around 12 bucks.

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=18708&subcategory_ID=4111...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-05, 03:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,894
Posted By Bikeguy1

The all condition with flack jacket are really...

The all condition with flack jacket are really easy to put on compared to regular armadillo's. I can get them on and seated and pumped up in about 10 minutes. I have the real armadillos on my hybrid...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-05, 08:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,894
Posted By Bikeguy1

Armadillo Reflect Tires

Does anyone have these tires? How do they look at night? It sounds like a great idea to me.

LINK : http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=13236
Forum: Commuting
09-29-05, 07:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,632
Posted By Bikeguy1

Work gloves are the most common around here (PA)....

Work gloves are the most common around here (PA). The cotton kind you wear when picking up leaves or something dirty outside. There must be at least 20 or so along my 10 mile route to work. Dead...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-08-05, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,649
Posted By Bikeguy1

yep, you are right. Inner is easier. :o :o :o

yep, you are right. Inner is easier. :o :o :o
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-08-05, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,649
Posted By Bikeguy1

You can take apart the thing the tire rests on...

You can take apart the thing the tire rests on and there are 3 bearings in there. Take them out and put it back together and try it. That should make it easier. Or check and see if they (the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-08-05, 04:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By Bikeguy1

QVC sells these things :...

QVC sells these things : http://www.qvc.com/asp/frameset.asp?fs=/scripts/ddframes.tpl&focus=/scripts/detail.dll?item=K5519

They are supposed to make fresh veggies and fruit last a lot longer by...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-18-05, 06:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,515
Posted By Bikeguy1

That is my watch. It does a good job for the...

That is my watch. It does a good job for the price. You can set your own max heart rate and it will make up the 5 zones off of that.

You can put in your weight and it will give you calories...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-05, 06:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 24,489
Posted By Bikeguy1

If you are like me and are pedaling a fully...

If you are like me and are pedaling a fully loaded bike with panniers, bike lites with heavy rechargable batteries, and the biker himself weighs 240 lbs, anything above 14mph is vigorous. :p :o
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-28-05, 08:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,334
Posted By Bikeguy1

Our Sams Club carries it and I do like it to....

Our Sams Club carries it and I do like it to. Best gatorade flavor by far.

It is in a 24 pack with I think rasberry lemonade. 12 each. The rasberry is not that great though.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-09-05, 09:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,178
Posted By Bikeguy1

I have this one...

I have this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15277&item=7140772496&rd=1 and it is a good one. :)

It has 6 zones, 5 automaticly set from your max heartrate you enter,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-25-05, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By Bikeguy1

Also you can look on www.heartzone.com. It gives...

Also you can look on www.heartzone.com. It gives a basic of the different zones and stuff. I am not sure where to look for actual training though. Everyone wants to sell books to tell you that. :) ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-19-05, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 641
Posted By Bikeguy1

This looks like yours, try this link. ...

This looks like yours, try this link.

http://www.sarkproducts.com/fitness_trainer_instructions.htm
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-30-04, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,323
Posted By Bikeguy1

catseye has one for 69 dollars, not sure how good...

catseye has one for 69 dollars, not sure how good it is though.

http://www.1upusa.com/cateyehb100.htm
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-30-04, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 844
Posted By Bikeguy1

I am about 250 and use a trainer ok, you have to...

I am about 250 and use a trainer ok, you have to sit your bike higher than the lightweights because of the extra weight pushing the bike down, but it seems to do ok.

I dont know about standing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-04, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By Bikeguy1

Hid Lights

Are the HID lights worth so much money? Is there a huge difference between them and the Halogen?

I was looking into equipping our 2 bikes with lights for when we start night time commuting and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-04, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 464
Posted By Bikeguy1

Dumb newbie question

I have 700X35c tires on my bike, how small can I go sizewise?

Would a 23 or 28 or something fit on the same rims or do they need different rims? I would like to get a smaller size but not sure if...
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