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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,787
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Old stuff is still good, maybe not for the...

Old stuff is still good, maybe not for the purpose it was originally intended, but sometimes that works too. I'd love to find a late 80's Trek 520 touring frame to build into a touring bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-14, 06:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,621
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

I've had bottles and cans tossed out right in...

I've had bottles and cans tossed out right in front of me, but not purposely thrown at me. Sure the open container laws contribute to littering, but motor vehicles in general contribute to more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-14, 06:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,293
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Water proof cases for iPhones

The Mrs. likes me to have my phone with me when I ride the trails, in case I have an accident or something. But here in florida it's not advisable to be outdoors without a water proof case for your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-14, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,016
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

leg cramps during and after riding

Funny I never had leg cramps before, but now I have experienced them twice in the last 2 months. I know hydration has something to do with it, how do electrolytes play into the equation?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-03-14, 01:55 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 10,472
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Can't believe this thread is still going, such a...

Can't believe this thread is still going, such a simple question, answered with all I need to know, and a lot of back and fourth between the two factions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-14, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

When I go to the gym and ride the stationary bike...

When I go to the gym and ride the stationary bike I feel that I actually get a better work out, perhaps because I can focus more on the workout. I am not looking at the scenery and not distracted by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-14, 05:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,104
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

They are little fairings that reduce wind noise...

They are little fairings that reduce wind noise in your ears.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-14, 07:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 34,741
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Well I guess at 5'6" I guess I will be at the...

Well I guess at 5'6" I guess I will be at the lower end of the spectrum
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-24-14, 09:57 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 10,472
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Well I am not devoiding myself of animal...

Well I am not devoiding myself of animal products, the Mrs eats eggs and dairy, so that's what I have been eating for 4 weeks now, I've lost about 8 lbs now.I feel pretty good. I've been increasing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-14, 10:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,950
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

I like that one, that's pretty cool looking.

I like that one, that's pretty cool looking.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-14, 04:19 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,715
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

I am surprised this thread hasn't been locked...

I am surprised this thread hasn't been locked yet. Much feces slinging there is.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-14, 03:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,950
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

I bought this one last year. Canari American...

I bought this one last year.

Canari American Southwest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,715
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

How about the people that ride slowly 4 abreast...

How about the people that ride slowly 4 abreast and wobble all over the place when you announce "On you left", personally I find them more dangerous than the fast roadies. How about more of the users...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-14, 07:06 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,420
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

I thought of putting a re-usable air horn on...

I thought of putting a re-usable air horn on mine, but then thought about the liability if someone had a heart attack because of the sound of it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-14, 05:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,064
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Oh I agree that diet is important, as well as...

Oh I agree that diet is important, as well as exercise. I've been eating a vegetarian diet for a couple weeks now and with 1 or 2 rides a week I've lost about 5 pounds in the last 2 weeks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-11-14, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,064
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

gains (or losses) depending how you look at it

As far as weight loss ( fat loss) goes do you see more results doing longer rides versus more shorter rides. In other words does a ride that is 3 hours long equal more weight loss than rides that are...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-10-14, 06:35 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 10,472
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Wow over 500 pounds thats impressive. My overall...

Wow over 500 pounds thats impressive. My overall health is already good. My blood pressure is on the low side of the normal range, my Dr. actually said if it was much lower I'd have to go on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-14, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

I see my doctor on a regular basis and he has...

I see my doctor on a regular basis and he has never detected any health problems other that a malfunctioning thyroid that I have been on medication for about 2 years now. He regularly orders blood...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-14, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

I don't know what happened that day that I nearly...

I don't know what happened that day that I nearly died, I've never experienced anything like that before. and I hope I never do again.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-04-14, 05:05 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 10,472
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

I'm very impressed. That's a significant health...

I'm very impressed. That's a significant health improvement. Did you make other lifestyle changes at the same time along with the change in diet?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-04-14, 04:51 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 10,472
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Can a body survive on diet coke and skittles?...

Can a body survive on diet coke and skittles? That could be the next fad diet.I don't like soda much so I will pass on that diet. The Mrs does eggs and dairy and is very healthy. Much more healthy...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-03-14, 06:07 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 10,472
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

The Mrs does eggs and dairy but no fish.

The Mrs does eggs and dairy but no fish.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-14, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Did the same ride I bonked on 2 weeks ago

Did 39 miles on the local rail trail today, I rode it 2 weeks ago and nearly died. Far better ride today. I rode it in about 3 hours with only one real rest stop to put a little fuel into my body.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-03-14, 05:17 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 10,472
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Vegetarianism, cycling and general health

The future Mrs. Bikeguyinvenice is a vegetarian and challenged me to go a week without meat, that was 7 days ago. I'm not dead yet so I am thinking about continuing with the challenge. Last nights...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-14, 11:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,204
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Learning to ride slow

How does a person learn to ride slower? My fiance said again the other day she wants to ride with me when she gets a bike. I don't know her ability on a bike, I am assuming that she will be slower...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-14, 08:00 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,899
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Kevlar belted tires, how many hours were wasted...

Kevlar belted tires, how many hours were wasted every year by cyclists before puncture resistant tires!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-24-14, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 872
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Better option than a garmin edge 200

I'd like to use my iphone 5s as a bicycle computer, showing and recording speed, distance, cadence and heart rate, as well as navigation.
I've thought about the wahoo system. Are there other better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-14, 12:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,753
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Well I went out this morning and did 32 miles...

Well I went out this morning and did 32 miles without incident. So what ever it was it was just a one day thing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-14, 05:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,753
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

The worst experience is have ever had.

So after moving in to a new apartment with my fiance, and finally getting settled in I had the day today to go riding. I went to one of my favorite trails, the withlacoochee. My normal rides are 28...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-14, 07:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,047
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Looks like the saddle height is way too low...

Looks like the saddle height is way too low compared to the height of the handlebars.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-14, 04:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,501
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Bike storage in apartment

I'm moving next month, downsizing from my home to a one bed apartment with my fiance and need some ideas about bicycle storage, I have one and she says she want to buy one, so I need some options for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-14, 07:58 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 97,327
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

It depends on what the bike would be used for....

It depends on what the bike would be used for. For my fast fitness rides I want a light fast responsive bike. If I every buy a bike just for touring I'd want a steel framed bike to smooth out the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-14, 04:08 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,773
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

And with all the feces slinging in this thread I...

And with all the feces slinging in this thread I am wondering why it hasn't been locked yet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-14, 09:14 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,392
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Shorts with chamois/padding are essential for...

Shorts with chamois/padding are essential for most people that ride more than an hour or so, or they are for me at least. But you do get what you pay for, for the most part, sometimes house brand...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-14, 07:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,912
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

If it had to drag itself off the trail, I bet the...

If it had to drag itself off the trail, I bet the OP could have caught up with it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-14, 05:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,534
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

I like my low end Garmin GPS computer. It's...

I like my low end Garmin GPS computer. It's pretty accurate, before I got the Garmin I used the cyclemeter app for my iPhone. It worked pretty well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-14, 02:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,912
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Well with that type of injury I doubt the rabbit...

Well with that type of injury I doubt the rabbit suffered very long. Either it died of shock/blood loss or was made a hot meal by a predator.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-14-14, 11:31 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,912
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

So are you lucky now?

Is the little critters foot on your key chain now? I bet he isn't feeling too lucky.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-14, 03:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 97,327
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Aluminum = Lighter faster better.

Aluminum = Lighter faster better.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-14, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,104
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

I had 730 MutiTrac its a decent bike. I changed...

I had 730 MutiTrac its a decent bike. I changed out the stem and the handlebars to lower the riding position. I also put some higher pressure slick tires on it. The only other thing I could suggest...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-14, 04:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,080
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Anyone commute 25 miles to work?

I just googled from my home to my place of employment. 24.9 miles. I can't do it everyday but I can think of maybe one day a week that my schedule might allow me to ride to work. I'd be riding home...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-14, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,345
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Matte black is gaining popularity with auto...

Matte black is gaining popularity with auto makers. If you paint it matte black you can sell it as the a stealth mtb. I'm sure you could find some sucker to buy it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-14, 07:11 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,585
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Pikes Peak?

Pikes Peak?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-14, 07:10 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,773
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

If the cost of oil/ gas keeps climbing the bike...

If the cost of oil/ gas keeps climbing the bike boom may continue for sometime. The is a direct correlation from bicycle sales to the cost of the fuel that most motor vehicles run on.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-14, 08:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,360
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Lost potential? If you mean speed yes, you lose...

Lost potential? If you mean speed yes, you lose speed by riding a MTB. I recently switched from a hybrid to a road bike and picked up about a 1-1.5 mph average speed increase. It makes it more fun...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-14, 06:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

The roads I would be riding are not service roads...

The roads I would be riding are not service roads or gravel roads but urban and rural paved state roads. The wheels are 28 spoke wheels laced up to axis rims.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-14, 06:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

It's a 2013 Allez. I'm about 155lbs. and...

It's a 2013 Allez. I'm about 155lbs. and declining. Ive had the bike for a couple of months now. Have done plenty of my 30 mile route rides. Which consists of about 10 miles of roads and 20 miles of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-14, 05:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

Question about my Allez

Would my Specialized Allez be ok for riding nearly 100 miles on roads of questionable quality. I want to ride a century or two this year, I haven't done that in about 5 years. My main concern is the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-14, 09:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,275
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

1) American Flyers 2) Quicksilver 3) Breaking...

1) American Flyers
2) Quicksilver
3) Breaking Away
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-14, 04:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,170
Posted By bikeguyinvenice

LOL yeah she does have a sister that still lives...

LOL yeah she does have a sister that still lives in Vietnam, not sure how old you are but she has a grown daughter too!
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