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Forum: Commuting
06-11-13, 10:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,039
Posted By CJ C

Well it turned out after I posted the question I...

Well it turned out after I posted the question I was wicked sick and laid up at home for two days and still have a residual cold lingering on to this day. So I shall now go by the philosophy that if...
06-11-13, 10:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,610
Posted By CJ C

I have two speeds I travel at Slow and Stop. :) ...

I have two speeds I travel at Slow and Stop. :)
its really hard to say, if its a 15-20 mile ride I will cruise at 17-18mph if its a longer ride I will drop to 15mph. I really don't look at that, I...
06-06-13, 03:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,610
Posted By CJ C

Hey if your down I am!!! be warned I am a slow...

Hey if your down I am!!! be warned I am a slow rider so you would have to pace down for me. I actually live about 3 miles from the north branch trail but I prefer the lakefront or streets.
Forum: Commuting
06-06-13, 02:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,039
Posted By CJ C

What do you do when you are sick or have a cold?

I know this question has probably been asked but a quick search with he word "cold" got me all sorts of winter cycling posts to filter through. Since I am under the weather I and not fully functional...
06-06-13, 10:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,610
Posted By CJ C

So which story should I tell first? Well I...

So which story should I tell first?

Well I was riding the lakefront trail into a horrible head wind and I had a cold and wasn't in tip top form. Decided to cut the ride short and turn around the...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-13, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 464
Posted By CJ C

nice incentive! My work pays me $20 a month...

nice incentive!

My work pays me $20 a month to ride (only april-october). its great it cover tubes and other wearable items.

Glad you got on the bike today its a great way to start the...
06-05-13, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,211
Posted By CJ C

nothing wrong with a good experiment. I last...

nothing wrong with a good experiment.

I last year i tried taking out a spacer after spacer and getting lower and lower, all in the pursuit of SPEED. All I found was a bit less enjoyable ride and...
06-05-13, 09:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,759
Posted By CJ C

Then its a challenge. 5 points for every rider...

Then its a challenge. 5 points for every rider you can pass on the commute 10 points for every roadie you pass 15 points if you could do the whole commute without whistling once.
06-04-13, 10:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,759
Posted By CJ C

Anybody commute on their Cruiser?

So does anyone commute on their cruiser?

I do, and actually of my three bikes (one is a road and one is a 80's road bike) it is the one I use/choose to commute 80% of the time. I am only 4 miles...
06-03-13, 03:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,709
Posted By CJ C

I have Bibs and Cycling shorts, but the are...

I have Bibs and Cycling shorts, but the are covered by a pair of running or short athletic shorts. I just cant look at myself in those things, and if I am riding and I keep thinking about does that...
06-03-13, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 643
Posted By CJ C

A quick test to see if it is a strength issue, as...

A quick test to see if it is a strength issue, as your riding if you can take your hands off the bars without having to move your torso then its not a issue of too much weight on your hands due to...
06-03-13, 01:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,431
Posted By CJ C

I'm 255(yes i gained weight, shush) and i ride...

I'm 255(yes i gained weight, shush) and i ride 28spokes on 23mm tires(would rather have 25's but have to wait till the 23's wear out). It depends on where I ride and how I ride but I do true up my...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-13, 10:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,244
Posted By CJ C

I ride one bike with stem shfiters. Not saying it...

I ride one bike with stem shfiters. Not saying it cant happen, logic and its postion looks like its a possibility. But also there is a possibility that your end up with a brifter in your groin too....
Forum: Commuting
06-03-13, 10:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,123
Posted By CJ C

It depends on where in Chicago and for how long....

It depends on where in Chicago and for how long. (never overnight). I am lucky I work in a good area and our parking lot is secure(ish) but even then I use a ulock and a cable lock when i take my...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-13, 03:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,785
Posted By CJ C

many shun this in the cycling community but I...

many shun this in the cycling community but I will roll on a sidewalk at any point where I don't feel safe. Grab some clippers and go over to that sidewalk on the weekend and trim the bush. I have...
05-25-13, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,192
Posted By CJ C

Check amazon, there is someone selling a 3speed...

Check amazon, there is someone selling a 3speed coaster IGH kit which the wheel is already built and you just need to wire up the cable and shifter.
05-25-13, 10:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,403
Posted By CJ C

I got up to 16mph once but it interrupted my...

I got up to 16mph once but it interrupted my whistling and singing while cruising so I slowed down.
05-25-13, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,929
Posted By CJ C

My wife has ridden her cruiser for 33 miles, I...

My wife has ridden her cruiser for 33 miles, I have only done 11 on mine. Really anything over 8 miles I will take one of my other bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,501
Posted By CJ C

First I would upgrade the rider Then I would...

First I would upgrade the rider

Then I would spend $14 on koolstop pads

Then if I still had money I want to give away I would get a garmin 500 w/ cadence thingy

Then just ride and ride and...
09-13-12, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By CJ C

ill be you fitness pal buddy!!! once i get...

ill be you fitness pal buddy!!!

once i get over the flu i will log on.
09-11-12, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 661
Posted By CJ C

your experience has me worried I have a century...

your experience has me worried I have a century scheduled in two weeks. I got the flu and been off my bike for a week, and pretty much laid up on the couch. Im still not 100% and probably wont get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-12, 01:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,430
Posted By CJ C

Thank you Danno. Even though I can squat some...

Thank you Danno.
Even though I can squat some heavy weight (1 to 2 reps), it has not translated into cycling. From a dead stop the fastest I have gotten up to is 30.7 mph, oddly that test I was on...
09-06-12, 08:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 565
Posted By CJ C

Dear gosh man!!!!!!!!!!!!! 65 miles on a hybrid...

Dear gosh man!!!!!!!!!!!!! 65 miles on a hybrid at 17 mph average!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cant even get a 17 mph average over 15 miles on my road bike, i am sad now and shall go curl up and cry.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-12, 12:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,430
Posted By CJ C

thanks for clarifying , sometimes too much info...

thanks for clarifying , sometimes too much info can get a newbie all turned around.
09-05-12, 12:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,642
Posted By CJ C

the same wheel just to stay true. ok since...

the same wheel just to stay true.

ok since its a wish list a wheel that is lighter and stiffer (to much flexy when fatty stand and pump away) and will stay true for at least 6 months.

Like I...
09-04-12, 01:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,642
Posted By CJ C

I have my dream bike!!! Just wish it had...

I have my dream bike!!!

Just wish it had campy super record (and only for vanity reasons), and a rear wheel that would stay true for longer than a month.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-12, 01:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,430
Posted By CJ C

Question. I have been told to use a harder...

Question.

I have been told to use a harder gear when doing my 1 minute intervals. this goes opposite of what you are saying. maybe its because for me its used as training so max sprinting speed is...
09-04-12, 09:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By CJ C

I was going to write or call topeak about it but...

I was going to write or call topeak about it but decided it wasn't worth it. the rest of the tool works just great, and i should have been smart enough not to rely on those tiny levers.

what i...
09-04-12, 09:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By CJ C

LOL, and double LOL when somebody finishes a...

LOL, and double LOL when somebody finishes a sentence with "not that there's anything wrong with that"
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-12, 02:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,340
Posted By CJ C

is this your first 30 mile ride? did you go a bit...

is this your first 30 mile ride? did you go a bit slower than usual to get the longer miles in?

If so, your arse is not used to that much time in the saddle. I would just do a few more of the same...
09-01-12, 01:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By CJ C

My last bike stuff purchase was july and this is...

My last bike stuff purchase was july and this is what i got.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-a2TW5OmOg4g/T-pxyoxcCjI/AAAAAAAAAE4/02xWOZSTH9Q/s640/2012-06-26%252021.34.03.jpg

I love the...
09-01-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By CJ C

Magohn, I really dont want to give you...

Magohn,

I really dont want to give you buyers remorse, i truly dont. I have the Hexus II also and the both tire levers broke on my and left me stranded and calling the wife for pickup.

but i...
08-31-12, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,246
Posted By CJ C

We are all special snowflakes and averages don't...

We are all special snowflakes and averages don't apply to us.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-12, 08:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,039
Posted By CJ C

Until I found my perfect saddle my arse and taint...

Until I found my perfect saddle my arse and taint pain was my limiting factor on riding longer and getting stronger. now its just the wife and kid :) well okay its really my legs.

knowing now what...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-12, 10:04 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,308
Posted By CJ C

To get any riding in I have to ride at 5am, even...

To get any riding in I have to ride at 5am, even on weekends. I never been a morning person but you gotta do what you gotta do.
08-22-12, 09:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,413
Posted By CJ C

I went from a beach cruiser straight to a road...

I went from a beach cruiser straight to a road bike. But i have rode a friends Fx 7.2 and it is a sweet ride. Those trek fx's seem to be very popular and from my one ride can see why.

Any bike...
08-22-12, 09:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 784
Posted By CJ C

funny thing i found with my HR is that very early...

funny thing i found with my HR is that very early morning rides I run a lower HR for a same effort at a higher HR if its afternoon/evening?
08-22-12, 09:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 784
Posted By CJ C

I may be to slow for even your slow rides. here...

I may be to slow for even your slow rides. here is my ride to botanic gardens and back. this is at the top end of my pace for this distance. http://app.strava.com/rides/19427471
08-22-12, 12:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 784
Posted By CJ C

easy example for us where we live is say you want...

easy example for us where we live is say you want to keep your speed at 16mph. well 16mph with 3mph headwind is different force needed/energy exerted than 16mph with 10mph headwind and gusts of...
08-22-12, 11:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 784
Posted By CJ C

Yeah your way faster than me, my fastest time on...

Yeah your way faster than me, my fastest time on the botanic garden trail which is 40 miles round trip for me I averaged 14.3mph (that includes all stop lights and traffic to the beginning of the...
08-22-12, 11:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 784
Posted By CJ C

Its not that I cant physically ride longer than...

Its not that I cant physically ride longer than 50 miles, its just that I dont have the Time to ride longer than that. i can do 40 miles on saturday and 40 on sunday with no stops and be fine. I do...
08-22-12, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 553
Posted By CJ C

like many have said 1 hour ride can be more...

like many have said 1 hour ride can be more taxing than the long 40-50 mile rides.

When I first started to ride I only had an hour saturday and sunday to ride. Now during the week I only get one...
08-22-12, 10:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 784
Posted By CJ C

If its the one on september 23? then I am doing...

If its the one on september 23? then I am doing the North shore century too!!!

I will ride with you, but be warned I am a very very slow rider and my longest ride so far is only 50 miles. so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-12, 10:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,533
Posted By CJ C

so i have lowered my saddle and still bouncy in...

so i have lowered my saddle and still bouncy in the drops. i will try to lower it 2mm more to se if it helps
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-12, 10:29 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,172
Posted By CJ C

IDK I think both work fine, i test rode a GT 5...

IDK I think both work fine, i test rode a GT 5 road bike with the 8 speed microshift. I found that it worked just as well as my tiagra. I felt the tiagra RD was smoother and quieter but still both...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-12, 08:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,172
Posted By CJ C

But couldn't you get a FULL Tiagra groupset for...

But couldn't you get a FULL Tiagra groupset for cheaper on ribble than piecing together a Microshift set then adding crank, bb, brakes, chain?
08-17-12, 07:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 751
Posted By CJ C

why not have the best of both worlds? this is...

why not have the best of both worlds? this is what i roll on

http://www.crankbrothers.com/images/mallet_3_red.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-12, 12:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,533
Posted By CJ C

I dont know why I point my toes, could be the...

I dont know why I point my toes, could be the seat is high. I do this on my 80's steel and do this on my beach cruiser (which the seat is always too low on). I really need to check but I think my...
08-16-12, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 640
Posted By CJ C

How much traffic are we talking about? I ride in...

How much traffic are we talking about? I ride in the streets of Chicago and find I feel safer in heavy traffic than when I get out of the city and have cars whizzing past me at 45 mph and above.

I...
08-16-12, 10:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,587
Posted By CJ C

Nothing to worry about iBert is great. it was...

Nothing to worry about iBert is great. it was just that it was going on my beach cruiser with the huge swept back bars and itty bitty stem. so the I had to position it as far back as I could. and...
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