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Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-06, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,530
Posted By jeffr093

It also helps to re-train the body to pedal...

It also helps to re-train the body to pedal constantly and not coast.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-06, 10:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 752
Posted By jeffr093

If you are going to turn it into a single-speed I...

If you are going to turn it into a single-speed I recommend leaving on both brakes in the event one of them fails. The reason fixed gear riders only have the front brake is that their legs are a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-06, 01:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,868
Posted By jeffr093

5'11 160 32" inseam 53 Trek, I could stand...

5'11 160 32" inseam

53 Trek, I could stand to go with a bigger frame though
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-06, 09:41 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 9,284
Posted By jeffr093

NC State 2009 or 2010 maybe '90 Trek 1200 ...

NC State 2009 or 2010 maybe
'90 Trek 1200
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r297/jeffr093/IMG_0233.jpg
Old Maruishi fixed gear project (now stripped and almost ready to paint)...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-06, 12:39 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 21,395
Posted By jeffr093

[QUOTE=the beef]It most definitely does. And it'd...

[QUOTE=the beef]It most definitely does. And it'd look hot with straight-white bar tape.

I've got some layin around somewhere, just haven't got around to putting it on, but I had some yellow on it...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-06, 11:25 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 21,395
Posted By jeffr093

I think this one qualifies, a late 80's early...

I think this one qualifies, a late 80's early 90's Trek 1200.
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r297/jeffr093/IMG_0259.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-06, 02:16 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,416,885
Posted By jeffr093

Here is my Trek 1200, I think it is a 1990 model...

Here is my Trek 1200, I think it is a 1990 model give or take.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r297/jeffr093/IMG_0259.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-06, 01:13 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,132,672
Posted By jeffr093

This was dug out of my garage, used to be my...

This was dug out of my garage, used to be my Dad's. If anybody has any info on the bike it would be appreciated. It has Tange 5 Cro-Mo tubing.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-06, 02:49 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,735
Posted By jeffr093

There are always going to be clueless sports...

There are always going to be clueless sports reporters out there, during the World Cup a local sports radio clown said that he could do what they do because soccer players don't have to be in shape...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-21-06, 11:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 770
Posted By jeffr093

Thanks for all the feedback, I think I'll hit up...

Thanks for all the feedback, I think I'll hit up my LBS when I head home in a couple of weekends.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-06, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 770
Posted By jeffr093

A Noob question about chainring bolts

I'm working on a conversion of an old Fuji (running a shortened chain on existing freewheel until I get it set up as a fixie) and was wondering if they make chainring bolts that are shorter than on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-06, 02:49 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,259
Posted By jeffr093

A shade under 23 lbs ready to go. :D

A shade under 23 lbs ready to go. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-06, 10:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,273
Posted By jeffr093

Congrats on finding a LBS that will give you the...

Congrats on finding a LBS that will give you the service deserved. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-06, 10:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,273
Posted By jeffr093

FYI...blue star beside name=moderator

FYI...blue star beside name=moderator
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-06, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 650
Posted By jeffr093

I prefer the 0 float, I don't like the cleats...

I prefer the 0 float, I don't like the cleats moving around at all while I'm clipped in. That said I think it is a personal choice and you probably won't know for sure until you try both.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-06, 10:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 417
Posted By jeffr093

The thing I didn't like on my first ride is that...

The thing I didn't like on my first ride is that I didn't eat breakfast, I had no energy and rode about 12 miles in an hour, I learned my lesson pretty quickly because I felt so sick after that ride....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 08:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,353
Posted By jeffr093

Red

Red
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-06, 11:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,211
Posted By jeffr093

I played golf in high school (very average...

I played golf in high school (very average player), and during the season there was very little time to get on the bike, but after my senior year with no chance to play in college I spent the rest of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-08-06, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 613
Posted By jeffr093

I encountered something like this today, I was...

I encountered something like this today, I was about to pull in my driveway which is a left turn, so I signal clearly and start to get into a turning lane and as I do some person flies around me on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-06, 12:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 562
Posted By jeffr093

+1 This is what I have used in the past and it...

+1 This is what I have used in the past and it doesn't harm the paint.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-06, 11:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,651
Posted By jeffr093

Nahhh you dont want that tarheels one, heres what...

Nahhh you dont want that tarheels one, heres what you want

http://www.nashbar.com/nashbar_photos/medium/AD-WP.gif

:D :D :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-06, 09:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 760
Posted By jeffr093

I did not fall for the fake emails, but I have no...

I did not fall for the fake emails, but I have no clue how they got my login information.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-06, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By jeffr093

I hear that man, I'm in college too and our break...

I hear that man, I'm in college too and our break starts at the same time as yours, and I plan on relaxing and riding too, the weather down here is supposed to be low-mid 60's and sunny, hopefully...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-06, 09:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 760
Posted By jeffr093

Just a warning...

I know that many of you out there already know this, but watch out for items on ebay that may seem too good to be true. I just had my ebay account hijacked, and spent the last three hours fixing it,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-06, 12:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,861
Posted By jeffr093

+1 HAHAHA :D

+1 HAHAHA :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-06, 04:36 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 13,794
Posted By jeffr093

I have bought two different used bikes from two...

I have bought two different used bikes from two different LBS' one was $100 and the other was $125 and the mechanic threw in some new bar tape too. Sometimes the used bikes aren't displayed like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-06, 04:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 312
Posted By jeffr093

If you know what size to get Ebay is a good...

If you know what size to get Ebay is a good choice, just browse around there a while.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-06, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By jeffr093

Thanks for all the advice, I think I am going to...

Thanks for all the advice, I think I am going to get a cheap hrm on the side instead of the integrated unit. I appreciate all the good feedback.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-06, 11:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 633
Posted By jeffr093

HAHAHA :D I have a stoplight that would do...

HAHAHA :D

I have a stoplight that would do that to me if I gave it a chance, but normally ride through when it's safe.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-06, 11:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,665
Posted By jeffr093

Hate to see a bike like that, but glad to hear...

Hate to see a bike like that, but glad to hear you're OK.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-06, 04:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,654
Posted By jeffr093

That is one great looking bike :D . Nice job on...

That is one great looking bike :D . Nice job on the build.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-06, 03:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 721
Posted By jeffr093

Congrats on the new pr :)

Congrats on the new pr :)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-06, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By jeffr093

Advice on a cyclometer/HRM.

I've been looking around for a cyclometer with hrm functions to cut down on the clutter and was wondering if any of you had experience with the VDO HC12.6. The major questions I had were the mph...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-06, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,102
Posted By jeffr093

It's good to see so many US riders at the top of...

It's good to see so many US riders at the top of the GC.
Forum: Introductions
02-26-06, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 345
Posted By jeffr093

It does have pretty good riding, and if you ride...

It does have pretty good riding, and if you ride at the right time the traffic is relatively sparse.
Forum: Introductions
02-26-06, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 345
Posted By jeffr093

I have definitely thought about both, I am going...

I have definitely thought about both, I am going to take a few trips up to the mountains this summer once I get back into riding shape. We also have a cycling club that I am planning on getting...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-06, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By jeffr093

I have to say that I enjoy that commercial as...

I have to say that I enjoy that commercial as well, especially the part when he pulls another rider up the hill and encourages him along. I agree with Patriot that it shows everyone can get out and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-06, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 510,212
Posted By jeffr093

I got my roadie for much less than $700, my Trek...

I got my roadie for much less than $700, my Trek 1200 (a 1990 model I believe) was $125 from a mechanic at my LBS. I was looking for an upgrade from downtube shifters and the Trek has treated me...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-06, 02:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,466
Posted By jeffr093

As I just started riding a year or so ago I don't...

As I just started riding a year or so ago I don't have that much, but here is what I've got so far.
2-short sleeve jerseys (both from a thrift store for $3 each)
1-pair of shorts
2-pairs of gloves...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-06, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,559
Posted By jeffr093

I'm a fan of Nashbar, have gotten some great...

I'm a fan of Nashbar, have gotten some great deals, just ordered a Limar 705 helmet for myself for $35 and some Z11 pedals for $26 from the returned goods for my Dad.
Forum: Introductions
02-25-06, 01:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 345
Posted By jeffr093

Hello from NC

I've been on here a while but have yet to make my formal introduction so I thought I would do so now. I'm in my second year of road riding, mostly around the roads of Kannapolis, but am currently a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-06, 01:36 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,584
Posted By jeffr093

Just an update as my first post was an estimate...

Just an update as my first post was an estimate since I hadn't weighed myself in a while, I'm down to 151. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-06, 11:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,851
Posted By jeffr093

My first pair. ...

My first pair.
http://i8.ebayimg.com/04/i/05/ea/ca/53_1.JPG

And the new addition
http://i8.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/44/0e/ca_1.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-06, 01:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,877
Posted By jeffr093

Yeah don't feel bad my roadie weighed in at 22.5...

Yeah don't feel bad my roadie weighed in at 22.5 lbs and it feels light to me. Of course it was a big improvement from my 30 lb old-school Fuji. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-06, 09:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,791
Posted By jeffr093

+1 :D

+1 :D
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-06, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 347
Posted By jeffr093

You should check out The Right Gear in...

You should check out The Right Gear in Kannapolis, I'm from there and it is an excellent shop. They will take the time to help you find what you need. I bought my bike (Trek 1200) from a mechanic...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-22-06, 05:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,987
Posted By jeffr093

If there is absolutely no traffic I won't stop...

If there is absolutely no traffic I won't stop for stop signs but I will slow down so I could stop if I had too, lights on the other hand I will stop for in most cases. There are a few cases though...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-06, 11:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 981
Posted By jeffr093

I just went to clipless and got my pedals (Look...

I just went to clipless and got my pedals (Look style) from Nashbar for $40 and a pair of Nike poggio's off of Ebay for about 70 bucks. I've been on one ride and love the whole set-up, but I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-06, 11:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,033
Posted By jeffr093

The bike I own now is the first I have bought...

The bike I own now is the first I have bought myself after a year of riding. I got it 2nd or 3rd hand from a mechanic at a LBS.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-06, 10:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,791
Posted By jeffr093

+1

+1
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