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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-10, 09:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 912
Posted By mkauffman

Schlitz Bike Jersey

So I found a jersey that I really want, but I can't find it in my size anywhere. Does anyone have a suggestion on where I might be able to find...
Forum: Touring
09-11-09, 08:27 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,440
Posted By mkauffman

I've worn holes in my Crazy Creek chair. I'll...

I've worn holes in my Crazy Creek chair. I'll have to replace it before my next long tour, I couldn't imagine camping without it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,143
Posted By mkauffman

I was pumped to get my 08 for 1400 out the door. ...

I was pumped to get my 08 for 1400 out the door. I love mine and whole heartedly recommend it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-09, 01:15 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 36,856
Posted By mkauffman

Brooks Swift +1 Brooks B-17 +1

Brooks Swift +1
Brooks B-17 +1
Forum: Touring
06-01-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,781
Posted By mkauffman

I had the 32's and thought they were absolutely...

I had the 32's and thought they were absolutely terrible. Figured 13 flats (12 of them puncture) was a bit absurd for a 3600 mile trip. Had to mount my spare at about 2500 miles with no better...
Forum: Touring
05-12-09, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By mkauffman

I wish I had thought that as a before and after...

I wish I had thought that as a before and after sort of picture from a tour. It would have been fun to actually see what I picked up and lost over the course of 8 weeks.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 10,782
Posted By mkauffman

Brewing beer Drinking good beer Cooking ...

Brewing beer
Drinking good beer
Cooking
Ohio State Waterski Team

Its been getting nice out, I've spent more time on the boat lately than the bike
Forum: Touring
05-06-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,441
Posted By mkauffman

I broke my cheap stock rack on my 520 midtour. ...

I broke my cheap stock rack on my 520 midtour. That said, I replaced it with another cheap rack.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-09, 03:37 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,907
Posted By mkauffman

My two favorites have already been posted, the...

My two favorites have already been posted, the Stone Brewing above me and the Ohio State as the first post!
Forum: Touring
04-22-09, 09:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,551
Posted By mkauffman

I had terrible experiences with these. Tried...

I had terrible experiences with these. Tried them on the Northern Tier, had one die within 1500 miles (straight thru the tread). Threw on the spare and it barely lasted. Flatted more than should...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-09, 09:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,813
Posted By mkauffman

I'm on the other side of bibs, I thought they...

I'm on the other side of bibs, I thought they were truly terrible. Wasn't a fan of wearing two 'shirts' on a ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,765
Posted By mkauffman

I almost never wear socks.

I almost never wear socks.
Forum: Touring
04-08-09, 09:00 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,258
Posted By mkauffman

22 and did my first cross country tour (southern)...

22 and did my first cross country tour (southern) with a camp at 16. Did the northern tier at 20 and getting antsy to get on the road again.
Forum: Touring
03-18-09, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 674
Posted By mkauffman

I did that same Overland tour a few years back. ...

I did that same Overland tour a few years back. Last summer I did a ACA northern route across the country and found that to be even better. If you don't need the whole guided tour aspect, I'd...
Forum: Touring
03-11-09, 03:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 595
Posted By mkauffman

Won't make spring break, but planning on a week...

Won't make spring break, but planning on a week or so between the internship this summer and class starting again. Figure its time to try out a solo tour.
Forum: Touring
03-11-09, 03:24 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 228,503
Posted By mkauffman

I was looking through my pictures and realized...

I was looking through my pictures and realized how few I have of my bike, let alone of it in it's current state.

1. Here's mine in front with a friend's in back
2. In Glacier
3. And here it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-09, 09:17 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,788
Posted By mkauffman

I'll wear my winter gloves walking to class, but...

I'll wear my winter gloves walking to class, but other than that I don't really think I have anything I'd wear if I wasn't riding.
Forum: Touring
02-17-09, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 637
Posted By mkauffman

Hey Sean, First tour since cross country? I...

Hey Sean,

First tour since cross country? I was thinking about a week or two this summer if you're looking for any other trips.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-09, 10:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,763
Posted By mkauffman

Do it.

Do it.
Forum: Touring
01-26-09, 09:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,379
Posted By mkauffman

I threw a black Swallow on my (blue/black)...

I threw a black Swallow on my (blue/black) Tarmac. I have a tan B17 that I tried for a bit, but the color got to me and I wanted a bit narrower of a saddle anyway.
Forum: Touring
01-14-09, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,901
Posted By mkauffman

I found Boston to be a rough end of a tour, as it...

I found Boston to be a rough end of a tour, as it turns out I'm a big fan of ending somewhere that isn't a stressful ride like a metropolis.
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-13-08, 03:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,330
Posted By mkauffman

I carry a sock with me! Just jamb it down there...

I carry a sock with me! Just jamb it down there when I get cold to cover things up.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-08, 06:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 896
Posted By mkauffman

Aesthetically, I like it, but my full opinion is...

Aesthetically, I like it, but my full opinion is that the old Flites hurt my bum.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-08, 08:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,521
Posted By mkauffman

I'd say don't let it worry you yet. One spoke is...

I'd say don't let it worry you yet. One spoke is not the end of the wheel and is easy to replace.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-08, 09:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,721
Posted By mkauffman

I enjoy that they want me to ride on the...

I enjoy that they want me to ride on the sidewalk, I once got a ticket for doing so. Turns out, in Columbus it's illegal to ride on sidewalks with over a 15" wheel (to allow kids). Judge laughed...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-08, 11:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,588
Posted By mkauffman

Have them give you a new one! you shifted too...

Have them give you a new one! you shifted too much and damaged the frame... I promise!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-08, 11:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,250
Posted By mkauffman

I love my Tarmac, but just couldn't afford the...

I love my Tarmac, but just couldn't afford the beauty of an Orca...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-08, 07:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,945
Posted By mkauffman

Extra 3 months? Its almost winter anyway!

Extra 3 months? Its almost winter anyway!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-08, 07:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,551
Posted By mkauffman

Oh I thought they were all absolutely crazy, I...

Oh I thought they were all absolutely crazy, I wanted pictures but left my camera in the car on accident. I was on the Specialized Tarmac in Gerolsteiner and the Ohio State jersey. I think I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-08, 07:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,645
Posted By mkauffman

Do you mean baby powder? Because I like gold...

Do you mean baby powder? Because I like gold bond powder... Its like 1000 tiny elves massaging away.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-08, 07:34 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,156
Posted By mkauffman

Bike Kharma, can only help you in the long run.

Bike Kharma, can only help you in the long run.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-08, 07:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,551
Posted By mkauffman

Five guys started on unicycles, I was right up in...

Five guys started on unicycles, I was right up in the first starting group, saw them run off. Only 2 finished???
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-08, 07:10 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,701
Posted By mkauffman

Another vote on the NYC Century. I only managed...

Another vote on the NYC Century. I only managed 86 miles, I took a few wrong turns and did the 75 mile loop in the end. Cramped at 40 and fought through but knew it was either end early or crash...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,845
Posted By mkauffman

I'll use them on my next tour (I was jealous of...

I'll use them on my next tour (I was jealous of people with more water bottles then me...), but other then that I tend to use my jersey pockets.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-08, 08:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,184
Posted By mkauffman

I like my red jersey on my blue bike. I've only...

I like my red jersey on my blue bike. I've only ever had black shorts, but I do 5 jerseys. I only wear my red one for the most part though, I figure I wash my shorts after every ride, I may as well...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,200
Posted By mkauffman

I'll be riding the century route, my first time...

I'll be riding the century route, my first time in this ride. Also my first century this year, so we'll see how it goes.

I'll be on my Gerolsteiner colors Tarmac in my Ohio State Jersey.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-08, 08:06 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,474
Posted By mkauffman

I pretty much only wear my Ohio State jersey for...

I pretty much only wear my Ohio State jersey for rides. Its my only race cut jersey and I don't like the flapping in the wind. I probably should have another one or two (that one smells terrible...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-08, 07:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,685
Posted By mkauffman

I went out and bought a nice, light (ish, I only...

I went out and bought a nice, light (ish, I only had so much money) bike. I dropped the Toupe after 600 miles and moved back to Brooks. I had one on my steel tourer and decided my CF needed one. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-08, 09:17 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,826
Posted By mkauffman

I could not disagree more with Marty's. They...

I could not disagree more with Marty's. They have never been at all helpful with me, ignoring me completely most time when I have gone there. I have had several friends work there during summers...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-08, 07:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 466
Posted By mkauffman

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600084...

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600084&subcategory=60001261&brand=&sku=24585&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Sandals%2FCasual%2FSport%20Shoes
...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-08, 08:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,560
Posted By mkauffman

Interesting how you went with the Randonnuer, I...

Interesting how you went with the Randonnuer, I was going to vote them the worst. Had 18 flats over a 3600 mile tour even after replacing the rear at around 1800.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-08, 07:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,002
Posted By mkauffman

Riding a Brooks in the rain causes significant...

Riding a Brooks in the rain causes significant stretch in very short times. Last summer, my riding partner on a tour had a fairly new B17 that was soaked overnight. After a day of riding it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-08, 06:48 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,986
Posted By mkauffman

Yeah I don't flip off cars any more. I wasn't on...

Yeah I don't flip off cars any more. I wasn't on my bike but I did that once. I was walking home from a theme party at school and got yelled at, gave them the finger and the three guys stopped and...
Forum: Touring
08-15-08, 09:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,398
Posted By mkauffman

I have no experience with the Flyer, but the B-17...

I have no experience with the Flyer, but the B-17 is a beautiful seat. I almost went with the Flyer, but then realized that I did not necessarily need springs, I had never felt 'jarred' from my old...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,757
Posted By mkauffman

I was bored of living in New Jersey and decided...

I was bored of living in New Jersey and decided to get out for the summer when I was 16. Went ahead and signed up for Overland Adventures, a camp that does self supported tours. 3200 miles later I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-08, 08:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 798
Posted By mkauffman

Have to take a fall every so often only so you...

Have to take a fall every so often only so you realize your limits. A few weeks back I took my first fall on the new bike (January purchase) from cornering while pedaling. Pedal hit the ground and...
Forum: Touring
08-14-08, 11:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,912
Posted By mkauffman

On both of my two month tours I ended up having...

On both of my two month tours I ended up having to replace my shorts towards the end anyway. Wearing them every other day over 8 weeks kills shorts. So I've always figured I'll wash them however is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,162
Posted By mkauffman

I hope it goes well with a nice new 08 model......

I hope it goes well with a nice new 08 model... or even 09
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-08, 02:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,180
Posted By mkauffman

If you go into the for sale forum, there is a...

If you go into the for sale forum, there is a "Saddle Swap" thread. Its made for people in the same boat as you. I'm in the process of trading there as we speak.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-08, 07:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,057
Posted By mkauffman

I had mine pulled with just a bit of Novocaine...

I had mine pulled with just a bit of Novocaine and was back on real food within 24 hours. With that said, my brother didn't move for a week. It depends on the person, maybe you'll just get lucky...
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