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Forum: Recumbent
07-15-19, 07:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,011
Posted By sriley4290

Thank you very much. that is what I was...

Thank you very much. that is what I was thinking, but I don't know enough about them. do they use shimano/SRAM cassetts/cranks, etc like road bikes? if no, can you put those types of components on...
Forum: Recumbent
07-12-19, 03:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,011
Posted By sriley4290

Interested in recumbent, but need info

I looked on the forums, but didn't find a thread on this. I am sure I missed one or multiple somewhere. I do apologize if I did, I am still looking.

I have been riding my df road bike for over...
Forum: Southeast
04-03-17, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,760
Posted By sriley4290

I have ridden from the trail head in Smyrna, to...

I have ridden from the trail head in Smyrna, to the Ladiga, but not further. one day I would like to ride down into Alabama, but the trail is nice all the way. out near Rockmart to CedarTown you...
Forum: Southeast
04-03-17, 07:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,935
Posted By sriley4290

I rode the 27 mile last year. don't worry, just...

I rode the 27 mile last year. don't worry, just watch the rodes, and they should have sign out there. me and some friends will be riding again. I am trying to get them to do the 45 miler, but will...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-23-17, 08:38 PM
Replies: 27,127
Views: 3,119,823
Posted By sriley4290

almost 22 miles on a chilly WINDY Monday evening.

almost 22 miles on a chilly WINDY Monday evening.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-16, 07:08 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 26,298
Posted By sriley4290

wow, I guess I really need to ride more. so far,...

wow, I guess I really need to ride more. so far, I have only hit 2300 miles, but not being able to ride much from August to December due to coaching football has taken a toll.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-16, 08:02 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,123
Posted By sriley4290

I generally ride between 15-20 miles on given...

I generally ride between 15-20 miles on given rides, avg 15-16. I have done a couple centuries avg around 15-15.5 mph. i would say my overall avg is right around 15, but i have no problem riding...
Forum: Charity Events
06-13-16, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,656
Posted By sriley4290

Being from the area originally I wish I could get...

Being from the area originally I wish I could get out for that one. I am from Oklahoma not more than an hour from Dumas..miss that area.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-16, 10:42 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,559
Posted By sriley4290

Thank you, was not using advanced search, only...

Thank you, was not using advanced search, only the normal search.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-16, 08:29 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,559
Posted By sriley4290

That is pretty cool. TheLibrarian...

That is pretty cool.



TheLibrarian (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/thelibrarian-412984.html), I think you have. i have had a German Shepard, 2 boxers, and a heeler of some sort come...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-16, 07:59 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,559
Posted By sriley4290

how do you deter dogs who are chasing you?

I did search, but couldn't find any threads. sorry if this is a duplicate.

I have run into quite a few dogs being loose recently, chasing me or my friends while we ride. what do you use to deter...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-22-16, 01:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,190
Posted By sriley4290

That is pretty good info, thank you. I have...

That is pretty good info, thank you. I have downloaded the free version, and looking to try and see if I can get the MMR route I created into Osmand.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-22-16, 09:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,190
Posted By sriley4290

so you can import from MMR? I might be trying...

so you can import from MMR? I might be trying this today. do you know the difference between free and paid versions of the app can't find anything on the website
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-18-16, 08:06 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,503
Posted By sriley4290

so this is my first monthly post, not sure how...

so this is my first monthly post, not sure how often I will do this, but here goes.

3/1-3/5 69.5mi/8.1K cal/5.1 hrs/14.7mph avg
3/6-3/12 67.4mi/5.7K cal/4.84 hrs/13.8mph avg
3/13-3/17...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-16, 12:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,074
Posted By sriley4290

Honestly I am at 230lbs + and ride a full carbon...

Honestly I am at 230lbs + and ride a full carbon Specialized Roubaix and have 0 issues with frame. I did buy some 32 spoke wheels(original had 20 spokes). since then, I have had 0 issues with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-16, 12:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,212
Posted By sriley4290

125 miles. I decided the Friday before Memorial...

125 miles. I decided the Friday before Memorial day last year to ride the silver comet trail to Alabama and back. ride time was 7hrs 50 minutes. plan on doing it again this year.
Forum: Southeast
01-27-16, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,166
Posted By sriley4290

would love to, but not sure the vacation time is...

would love to, but not sure the vacation time is going to work out. anyone know of any rides that can go from Thurs-Sunday? hard to take an entire week off from work for this ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-16, 10:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,408
Posted By sriley4290

I user the Zefal Mirror Spin. very inexpensive,...

I user the Zefal Mirror Spin. very inexpensive, and love it. takes some getting used too, but very versatile.
...
Forum: Southeast
01-11-16, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By sriley4290

I bought both my crosstrail, and roubaix from...

I bought both my crosstrail, and roubaix from Roswell. I almost bought a giant defy from bike+ Life.
Roswell, as was stated great customer service, and very knowledgeable.
Cycleworks good shop, I...
Forum: Southeast
01-11-16, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,714
Posted By sriley4290

I ride with PB out of Buford(Mall of GA), and...

I ride with PB out of Buford(Mall of GA), and they do a 10 mile beginner right from the shop up north to Hamilton Mill on Ridge Road. very nice easy ride. 10-12 MPH, no drop. nice scenery and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-15, 02:06 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,274
Posted By sriley4290

exactly what you said, my knees couldn't take...

exactly what you said, my knees couldn't take running anymore, and now I wish I had taken up biking many years ago instead of just last year. I am 42 now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-15, 10:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,386
Posted By sriley4290

very cool Jim, thank you for the information. I...

very cool Jim, thank you for the information. I do know people who are members of AAA. I have been using MMR since I started riding a year and a half ago. I use it for almost every ride I do no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-15, 08:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,386
Posted By sriley4290

wow Jim, that is pretty cool. one day I would...

wow Jim, that is pretty cool. one day I would like to have a map of Atlanta metro and highlight all of the roads I have ridden in North Ga.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-15, 06:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,386
Posted By sriley4290

did some more research and found...

did some more research and found mapmydistance.com
click the route, and it will allow snapping to roads. very nice little website. I will also look at Strava. Thanks venable
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-15, 05:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,386
Posted By sriley4290

figuring out mileage for a route

so I am not even sure how to search for what I am asking so I am sorry if this is duplicated. i am looking for a website or app that will allow me to go to a map, and draw the route I want to take...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-15, 12:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,107
Posted By sriley4290

Yea I wasn't talking about me rebuilding...

Yea I wasn't talking about me rebuilding them...hehe I wouldn't even know where to begin right now. down the road I would love to get into that. right now I just want wheels that will stay true.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-15, 12:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,107
Posted By sriley4290

not sure what that means.

not sure what that means.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-15, 12:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,107
Posted By sriley4290

well only so that when I do go to return them, I...

well only so that when I do go to return them, I have tried everything. if this doesn't work I will do 1 of 2 things. get a refund or take them somewhere else and Pay to have someone re build them....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-15, 01:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,107
Posted By sriley4290

Great Info Drew, thank you. going to look into...

Great Info Drew, thank you. going to look into those as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-15, 11:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,107
Posted By sriley4290

Great Info Drew, thank you. going to look into...

Great Info Drew, thank you. going to look into those as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-15, 11:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,107
Posted By sriley4290

I am definitely going to look into some other...

I am definitely going to look into some other options so I have them ready in case this last ditch effort doesn't work.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-15, 10:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,107
Posted By sriley4290

are you in Georgia? or does anyone know a good...

are you in Georgia? or does anyone know a good reputable expert wheel builder in the Atlanta area?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-15, 10:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,107
Posted By sriley4290

Luckily, that is the next option, to rebuild from...

Luckily, that is the next option, to rebuild from the rim up. if rebuilding them doesn't work I will take them to a 2nd shop. might replace, but at this point definitely going to have the 1st shop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-15, 09:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,107
Posted By sriley4290

Not sure I am ready to build my own wheels. ...

Not sure I am ready to build my own wheels. would love to know how and have that knowledge and experience, but right now, not sure I would do a good job.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-15, 09:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,107
Posted By sriley4290

Drew, thanks for the input. would you recommend...

Drew, thanks for the input. would you recommend anything in the same price range? I got a great deal on them, which is why I bought them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-15, 09:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,107
Posted By sriley4290

yes both wheels, the funny thing is that the...

yes both wheels, the funny thing is that the wheels while bought at the same time, the rear was already onsite, and the front I had to order "ship to store". so I got them at different times.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-15, 09:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,107
Posted By sriley4290

New Wheels won't stay true

I just bought a set of Mavic Open Pros with ultegra hubs from my LBS and for the life of me they won't stay true. i went from 20 spoke Fulcrum(bought on bike), to the 32 spoke Mavics. I am 235# and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-15, 04:14 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,223
Posted By sriley4290

I completely understand it isn't the most flashy,...

I completely understand it isn't the most flashy, or hot looking bike. I guess the thing that struck me wrong was the comments about buying into a "fad" about blacks and greys. I could have gone...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-15, 02:53 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,223
Posted By sriley4290

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-15, 03:00 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,223
Posted By sriley4290

Mine 467666 ahh picture is too small. ...

Mine

467666

ahh picture is too small. I will work on a better one.
2014 Specialized Roubaiz, ultegra 11 spd
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-15, 02:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,419
Posted By sriley4290

When I first started riding i thought the same...

When I first started riding i thought the same thing, but kept hearing about them. so I took the plunge and yes I have fallen a few times, but the difference in pedaling efficiency is absolutely...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-15, 10:24 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,914
Posted By sriley4290

I ride a 2014 specialized Roubaix carbon. the...

I ride a 2014 specialized Roubaix carbon. the rims are aluminum, but the frame is carbon. the Fulcrum S5 wheels only had 20 spoke so this weekend I will be putting on my new mavic open/ultegra hub...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-15, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By sriley4290

so in North Atlanta the roads I ride on are...

so in North Atlanta the roads I ride on are pretty hilly, not huge, but enough to make you work much harder. that is what I use as my intervals. I try to really push myself going up the hills and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-27-15, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,381
Posted By sriley4290

I ride the Shimano PD-M424 SPD pedals with...

I ride the Shimano PD-M424 SPD pedals with specialized MTB shoes. they have clips on both sides, and they have pedall nobs on both sides so you don' have to try and figure out which side to clip on....
Forum: Southeast
06-26-15, 06:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By sriley4290

Thank you for the great advice, and information. ...

Thank you for the great advice, and information. I will check out those links.
Forum: Southeast
06-24-15, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By sriley4290

Riding the N Ga Gaps

I am thinking of signing up for the 3gap 50 or the 6gap 100 this fall, but would like to ride them before then.

does anyone ride them regularly?
would you be interested in a slow fat middle...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-23-15, 08:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,153
Posted By sriley4290

Luke, I started out in your shoes, almost...

Luke, I started out in your shoes, almost exactly. I started at 6' 250(currently still 6' but down to 237)
I did a ton of research and actually got a specialized crosstrail. I was thinking of a...
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
06-23-15, 06:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,284
Posted By sriley4290

I just had this sort of thing happen recently. ...

I just had this sort of thing happen recently. had an agressive(young) guy and his buddy come up behind me at 40mph and honk as they got behind me and went around me. no reason to honk. so I just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-15, 08:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,726
Posted By sriley4290

Android, map my ride MVP edition, only becuase...

Android, map my ride MVP edition, only becuase when i bought my heart rate monitor I got a free year of mvp. but for $29 a year to not have ads, and the live tracking, power meter, and HR monitor is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-15, 08:34 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 28,684
Posted By sriley4290

I am a middle aged overweight guy(6'0", 235lbs),...

I am a middle aged overweight guy(6'0", 235lbs), I wear the bicycling shorts when I right, but I wear gym shorts over them. I am much more comfortable while riding even the short distances, 10-15...
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