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Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-06-08, 06:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,462
Posted By Portis

Forum running sloooooooooooooow.

Running really slow for me on three different computers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,316
Posted By Portis

I have a Trek 1000 and while it may not be the...

I have a Trek 1000 and while it may not be the lightest road bike it certainly is probably the most bang for the buck of any road bike. I have dropped riders on $4500 bikes and I have been dropped by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-08, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By Portis

In four short years we have lost...

While I've been around these forums longer than most it's really only been a little over 4 years. Yet in that time we have lost some real icons from the cycling world. It almost seems surreal...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-04-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 927
Posted By Portis

One day i had a little pickup pass me on a remote...

One day i had a little pickup pass me on a remote county road that was covered in ice. When i got about a mile further i found him stuck in the ditch having slid while trying to make the corner. It...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-08, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 733
Posted By Portis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngm6dr-1na0 ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngm6dr-1na0

Adjust the front der. first then go from there. There could still be other issues, like having the wrong lenght BB put in.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-04-08, 02:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,388
Posted By Portis

Sad news. What an incredible impact he made on...

Sad news. What an incredible impact he made on the world of cycling. I hope his legacy carries on for many years. My condolences to the family at this time.
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-04-08, 11:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,367
Posted By Portis

I don't clean my chain in the winter or any other...

I don't clean my chain in the winter or any other time. Use lube lightly and WD40 the chain if it gets wet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-08, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,894
Posted By Portis

I think the frustration came from this answer....

I think the frustration came from this answer. Guy told you to loosen the bolt and then hit your saddle hard. Then see your reply above which indicates you didn't read closely enough. You didn't read...
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-30-08, 04:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,286
Posted By Portis

Yep: http://www.cycleaware.com/

Yep: http://www.cycleaware.com/
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-30-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,568
Posted By Portis

What kind of balaclava are you wearing? If it is...

What kind of balaclava are you wearing? If it is a thin one like i use, you should be able to wear it comfortably in anything under 32F. At least i can. Again, mine is VERY thin and lightweight with...
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-29-08, 04:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,264
Posted By Portis

I would never ride with my kids on a busy highway...

I would never ride with my kids on a busy highway etc. Residential streets is as far as i would go. It was just a personal choice and a chance i wasn't willing to take. I don't like the notion of...
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-29-08, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,669
Posted By Portis

We bought a schwinn at TArget that was about $180...

We bought a schwinn at TArget that was about $180 several years ago. It lasted fine for several years and is still in good shape. Our kids have now outgrown it and it looks about like it did when it...
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-29-08, 04:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 965
Posted By Portis

You have a baby. That is your job now. You can...

You have a baby. That is your job now. You can tour again in a few years, until then realize that you are a parent now. Your wants and desires come second. And for god sake don't be dragging a 4...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-29-08, 03:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,667
Posted By Portis

Nope it's not just you. I've been riding for...

Nope it's not just you. I've been riding for awhile now and often wonder what it is that i am doing out there on the bike. All of the accident stories and pics don't help either but it's been that...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-29-08, 03:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,100
Posted By Portis

It wouldn't be. But they aren't trying to make...

It wouldn't be. But they aren't trying to make boots. They are trying to make shoes. IOW, they take a cycling shoe and try and make it warm instead of taking a warm boot and making it into a cycling...
Forum: Touring
01-29-08, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By Portis

Bike Across Kansas 2008

http://www.bak.org/

The route for 2008 was just announced.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-29-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,100
Posted By Portis

I've never had sorrel boots but i've always...

I've never had sorrel boots but i've always understood them to be very warm in temps like you describe. I certainly would wager that they are a LOT warmer than the 302's. I have the 300's and don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-08, 10:49 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,645
Posted By Portis

I always laugh at these threads. :D "Man, I gotta...

I always laugh at these threads. :D "Man, I gotta find a cheaper alternative to that $4 rim tape. That stuff is killing me. I've had to buy 4 rolls in the last 20 years and 350,000 miles. I need a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-29-08, 10:48 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 8,461
Posted By Portis

My answer is that it is: As dangerous as the...

My answer is that it is: As dangerous as the respective cyclist or driver approaching you will allow it to be.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-28-08, 09:37 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 8,461
Posted By Portis

Exactly. For most a lifetime is a LONG time. The...

Exactly. For most a lifetime is a LONG time. The greater amount of time doing something that exposes one to danger the greater the odds that something deadly will happen. I think a lot of cyclists...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-28-08, 09:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,512
Posted By Portis

Did you grow after you posted the title?

Did you grow after you posted the title?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-28-08, 05:34 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 8,461
Posted By Portis

They are right. If given enough money (or miles...

They are right. If given enough money (or miles in my example) they WILL hit it big eventually.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-28-08, 05:13 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 8,461
Posted By Portis

Fair enough. (see ingredients in my earlier post)...

Fair enough. (see ingredients in my earlier post) So let's ask it considering the same cyclist: Are your odds greater if you ride one mile or 100,000?
Forum: Commuting
01-28-08, 04:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 955
Posted By Portis

If the wind is so that it alters the course of...

If the wind is so that it alters the course of the bicycle significantly, i don't ride. I think a wind advisory fits that bill. In fact i didn't ride this morning for the very same reason.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-28-08, 04:23 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 8,461
Posted By Portis

First let me say that i am not a statistician and...

First let me say that i am not a statistician and pretty well suck at Math, however I consider myself to be fairly logical. I think what you are not considering is that the length of time spent...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-28-08, 01:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,100
Posted By Portis

Some companies are horrible at responding to...

Some companies are horrible at responding to email. Have you phoned them instead? Email is still a relatively new method of communication for some companies, mainly because they are often owned by...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-28-08, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,396
Posted By Portis

That Trek is a 99 model according to what i have...

That Trek is a 99 model according to what i have researched. So it is 5 yrs older than your road bike. Still you aren't talking about huge dollar amounts here and your road bike doesn't have much...
Forum: Touring
01-28-08, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 399
Posted By Portis

Here is their website. http://www.rmc4peace.com/

Here is their website. http://www.rmc4peace.com/
Forum: Touring
01-27-08, 10:20 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,467
Posted By Portis

That's the point at which most of us become...

That's the point at which most of us become evangelists. After all isn't that sort of what you're after?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-26-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 8,461
Posted By Portis

This pretty much sums up my perspective on the...

This pretty much sums up my perspective on the issue. Every single vehicle that passes you possesses the immediate ability to instantly kill you. The odds of this increase with every hour spent doing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-08, 04:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,099
Posted By Portis

Because you have a mailbox.

Because you have a mailbox.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-25-08, 03:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,014
Posted By Portis

http://www.bikeforums.net/search.php?do=process

http://www.bikeforums.net/search.php?do=process
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-24-08, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 925
Posted By Portis

9 EEEE? I don't think you have any options other...

9 EEEE? I don't think you have any options other than warm boots with platform pedals. I have a narrow foot and that's what i do with temps below 15 F or so. I have a pair of Lake's but they aren't...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-23-08, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,640
Posted By Portis

I can't remember who it was but somebody was on...

I can't remember who it was but somebody was on after the game saying how completely worthless that Vaseline trick is. Judging by the black color of Coughlin's face i'm thinking it didn't work to...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-22-08, 02:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,336
Posted By Portis

You aren't going to have warm toes in any...

You aren't going to have warm toes in any standard cycling shoes when it gets much below freezing.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-21-08, 07:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,640
Posted By Portis

My method mitigates the issue a bit, but nothing...

My method mitigates the issue a bit, but nothing is perfect. I often tell people that there is nothing purdy about winter cycling. The earband worn over the nose puts pressure more on the end of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-08, 07:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,114
Posted By Portis

Look at this chart. It will tell you of the...

Look at this chart. It will tell you of the dangers. 0F and lightwind and you don't even have much of a risk for frostbite at all.

http://www.weather.gov/os/windchill/images/windchill.gif...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-21-08, 06:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,153
Posted By Portis

There are a lot of threads on this subject if you...

There are a lot of threads on this subject if you search. There are even more theories, none of which are completely in and of themselves a definitive reason why you are slower, but you are SLOWER....
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-21-08, 06:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,305
Posted By Portis

The only other advice i can give you is to listen...

The only other advice i can give you is to listen to your body. If it says it is cold put on more clothes and/or raise the thermostat. I've done this in the past to ward off the chills and obviously...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-21-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,414
Posted By Portis

If you like the Mount and Ground's you will...

If you like the Mount and Ground's you will absolutely LOVE the Extreme 294's. The mount and grounds are minimal and slip fairly easily. I don't know if i'll ever use mine again on serious ice since...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-21-08, 10:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,305
Posted By Portis

The obvious answer is to go to the doctor. He can...

The obvious answer is to go to the doctor. He can easily rule out the common causes.
Forum: Southern California
01-21-08, 10:31 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 13,377
Posted By Portis

Now that we have learned you are OK, i think it...

Now that we have learned you are OK, i think it is time to ask the question.....








So, do you?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,410
Posted By Portis

Flat tires are a part of cycling. Sometimes a...

Flat tires are a part of cycling. Sometimes a major part sometimes a very, very minor part. Patch the tube, check the tire and ride on. The only things i have found that matter are:

1. Slime....
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-20-08, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 803
Posted By Portis

Of course there is nothing new to those of us...

Of course there is nothing new to those of us that ride in the cold, but remember that 99% of the population doesn't and they perceive it as dangerous. That is what makes articles like these valuable.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-20-08, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 998
Posted By Portis

The only reason i EVER run just one on the front...

The only reason i EVER run just one on the front is when there is just isolated ice around and mainly dry. I just run it for insurance. But the rest of the time on ice, there is no good reason to...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-19-08, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,640
Posted By Portis

What's complicated? Balaclava + the ear bands +...

What's complicated? Balaclava + the ear bands + helmet over the top. No problem and i can assure you that it most likely gets a lot colder here than it does in Nevada.
Forum: Southern California
01-19-08, 04:24 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 13,377
Posted By Portis

I hate hearing reports like this but I am glad...

I hate hearing reports like this but I am glad the news isn't worse. Hope everything is ok ME.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-18-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 785
Posted By Portis

I don't know how you do it up there. Actually...

I don't know how you do it up there. Actually here if you get through February we are pretty much out of the woods. We get a surprise snowstorm in March occasionally but they usually don't last long.
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-18-08, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,784
Posted By Portis

I've ridden the lime and thought it was a cool...

I've ridden the lime and thought it was a cool bike er' should i say novelty. Auto shifting is completely not needed but if you like novelties, then go for it.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-18-08, 03:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,679
Posted By Portis

These tires will NOT damage the roads. I have no...

These tires will NOT damage the roads. I have no idea if they are legal but it's pretty unlikely anyone would ever arrest you for it. :D I own Nokian Extremes and Nokian Mount and Grounds. The...
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