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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-09, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 488
Posted By Houston_Biker

Compatability - Ultegra 9 speed/10 speed crankset

I currently have a 10 speed Ultegra setup on my road bike. Is it possible to make a Shimano Ultegra 6500 Crankset compatible with a ten speed system by upgrading with 10 speed chain rings (53/39)?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-09, 06:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

Update: I am now 6 weeks post-op and doing...

Update:

I am now 6 weeks post-op and doing great. Cycling has been a great way to get my fitness back. I have officially been released to ride on the road so I plan to go on a group ride this...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-08-09, 08:28 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 9,701
Posted By Houston_Biker

With the two of you dragging me around, I am...

With the two of you dragging me around, I am liable to develop permanent self-esteem problems:backpedal:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-07-09, 02:53 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 9,701
Posted By Houston_Biker

Well, after just having a hip replacement on...

Well, after just having a hip replacement on December 10, 2008 http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=494182, my 2009 goals have to focus on safety first and foremost. For that reason, I will...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

Sounds like a great comeback from a tough injury....

Sounds like a great comeback from a tough injury. This is very encouraging. Good luck!

Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-08, 10:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

It's been 18 days since surgery and I, too, am...

It's been 18 days since surgery and I, too, am having cabin fever. Still waiting for the incision to heal. I can walk without a cane or crutch but with a slight limp and minor pain if I overdo it. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-08, 12:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

I agree that the term 'hip resurfacing" it is...

I agree that the term 'hip resurfacing" it is somewhat of a misnomer. It sounds as if the doctor just goes in a "cleans up" the joint. Unfortunately, this is not an option to solve the problem of...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-08, 10:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

I have not gotten all of the bills yet :cry: but...

I have not gotten all of the bills yet :cry: but i estimate the total procedure to be between $15,000 and $25,000, including surgeons professional fees, cost of the implants and the facility/hospital...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

There are a lot of treatment options available...

There are a lot of treatment options available for osteoarthritis of the knee. Here is just one:

http://www.memorialboneandjoint.com/makoplasty/

Good luck.

Steve
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

Hip resurfacing is a relatively new procedure in...

Hip resurfacing is a relatively new procedure in the U.S. It is a difficult surgery to master and surgeons that have more procedures under their belt tend to have better outcomes. There are a small...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-08, 04:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

Hey Bostongarden, Sorry to hear about your...

Hey Bostongarden,

Sorry to hear about your hip pain. I had bad pain the last three years and managed to just "suck it up". Was able to ride my bike up until the pain got too bad three months...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-08, 10:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

Steve, that is very encouraging! I am 43 so it...

Steve, that is very encouraging! I am 43 so it sounds like we had similar situations. I plan to let myself heal then get back on the road bike as soon as possible. Will probably start on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 07:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

That was a long time ago and before you got a...

That was a long time ago and before you got a power meter!



Yeah, in a couple of months, I'll be back on the road to recovery and I am sure I will quickly get my fitness back. Doubt I will be...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 07:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

Thanks for the well wishes. The weather has been...

Thanks for the well wishes. The weather has been great in Houston and it is tough sitting around in recovery mode. As soon as I can, I'll be back on a spinning bike I purchased for our home. And...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 06:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

Yeah, I see what you mean. You obviously know...

Yeah, I see what you mean. You obviously know your anatomy around your hip!

In a resurfacing procedure, the femoral head would be "cored down" with a round saw to decrease the surface area and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 05:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

Obviously, there is a lot of rehab to do before...

Obviously, there is a lot of rehab to do before being released to weight bearing exercise. Following recovery, very high impact activities are discouraged (running, basketball, etc.) but not...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 03:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

Dr. Stefan Kreuzer from Memorial Bone and Joint...

Dr. Stefan Kreuzer from Memorial Bone and Joint in Houston.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 01:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,256
Posted By Houston_Biker

Recovering from Hip Resurfacing Surgery

I have had significant problems with my right hip over the past three years. While I was generally able to ride my road bike competitively and perform basic life functions, my hip finally got to the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-10-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,618
Posted By Houston_Biker

Chris, very nice looking bike. I am a fan of...

Chris, very nice looking bike. I am a fan of Felt.

Steve
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-21-08, 07:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,209
Posted By Houston_Biker

Mike, well done, my friend! :beer: and to...

Mike, well done, my friend! :beer:

and to think that I told my riding buddies today that I expected you to be "top 3".

Time to start the upgrade process!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-25-08, 05:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By Houston_Biker

Great pics! Thanks for sharing. I have visited...

Great pics! Thanks for sharing. I have visited Italy many times...but never with a road bike!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-19-08, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 991
Posted By Houston_Biker

jvan12345, It was good meeting you at the...

jvan12345,

It was good meeting you at the Grand Crit!

Yeah, I was fifth wheel going into the final 3 laps of the 35+ 4/5 race at Bear Creek on Saturday and the 3rd rider slid out on a sharp...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-18-08, 06:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 991
Posted By Houston_Biker

Chris, did you crash or just get run off the...

Chris, did you crash or just get run off the road? Sorry you had a bad outcome.

I agree it was a pretty bland course...unfortunately, Houston has no elevation changes and the course, being an up...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-18-08, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 991
Posted By Houston_Biker

Chinotex, You raced a great race today. I...

Chinotex,

You raced a great race today. I was watching you move up on the backside of the final lap and you played it very well getting into good position for the final couple olf turns. I tried...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-08, 07:11 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,767
Posted By Houston_Biker

Waterrocket's patented TT Rig: 22lbs of pure...

Waterrocket's patented TT Rig:

22lbs of pure steel...

Discuss.

http://i31.tinypic.com/2poefsm.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-04-08, 06:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,636
Posted By Houston_Biker

No, I am not calling you fat :). Hey, I was...

No, I am not calling you fat :). Hey, I was formerly 235lbs 2 years ago (and I am only 5'10) and I lost about 50 lbs. cycling. Get this, my teammate, and the guy who won our crit today, used to be...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-04-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,636
Posted By Houston_Biker

I think the pace was average for a 5 race, maybe...

I think the pace was average for a 5 race, maybe a bit faster with the 4s in the race. My teammate is a 4 and very accomplished track and crit rider and he won it fairly easily with a solo surge...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-04-08, 01:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,636
Posted By Houston_Biker

Did my first crit in Sugarland, TX. Have done...

Did my first crit in Sugarland, TX. Have done several road races, but never a crit.

It was a lot of fun. I raced 4/5. The course was through the town square in a .75 mile loop. Fairly...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-03-08, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By Houston_Biker

I am racing in the 4/5 tomorrow. Yep, it's...

I am racing in the 4/5 tomorrow. Yep, it's early!

I will be my first crit! Wish me luck.

Steve
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-03-08, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By Houston_Biker

Chinotex, What did you think of the race? I...

Chinotex,

What did you think of the race? I did the race and rode for Team Lone Star Bicycles.

I managed 5th despite getting VERY tired on the long uphill finish.

I thought it was a fun...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-08, 04:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,668
Posted By Houston_Biker

April Fools... Knowing your 'frugality', I...

April Fools...

Knowing your 'frugality', I knew this was an April fools joke.

But, one does wonder how much faster you would be in trading that 26lb steel bike with mountain bike wheels for an...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-08, 07:02 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,700
Posted By Houston_Biker

Yeah, baby...that's my brother-in-law! Good job,...

Yeah, baby...that's my brother-in-law! Good job, Mike!

:beer:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-17-08, 05:43 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,425
Posted By Houston_Biker

Lighten up, dude. By definition, Cat 5 is where...

Lighten up, dude. By definition, Cat 5 is where everyone has to start. Cat 5 is where those with no experience race. Yes, most of the cat 5 racers have ridden in packs and pacelines, but until you...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-17-08, 08:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,619
Posted By Houston_Biker

Regarding the Pearland team, I agree with your...

Regarding the Pearland team, I agree with your comments. You don't seem much "teamwork" in the 4/5 division. Those Pearland guys planned and executed flawlessly.

Let's see, Morgan won the RR on...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-16-08, 07:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,619
Posted By Houston_Biker

Chris, First, congrats on the good race...

Chris,

First, congrats on the good race weekend. Sounds like you are getting your mojo back! :beer:

Second, I thought Korioth won the M35+?

I raced Fayetteville in the 4/5 35+. Field of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-05-08, 10:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 934
Posted By Houston_Biker

Chris, I'll buy your TT race wheels! I need to...

Chris, I'll buy your TT race wheels! I need to keep up with Waterrockets newly cultivated power :D

Plus, I have a Litespeed Saber dying for a set of race wheels :)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-24-08, 08:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 991
Posted By Houston_Biker

After some much needed "coaching" from my coach...

After some much needed "coaching" from my coach and mentor "Waterrockets" (also my brother-in-law), I had a pretty decent day at Pace Bend. Finished either 1 or 2 in the 4/5 35+ race. I say 1 or 2...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-21-08, 09:27 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,517
Posted By Houston_Biker

Some may laugh, but I do most of my cycling...

Some may laugh, but I do most of my cycling training in spin classes. With weekly limitations on getting out on the road, I spin 4 times a week and ride the roads on Saturdays and Sundays.

Living...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 983
Posted By Houston_Biker

Are you kidding me? Are you having delusions of...

Are you kidding me? Are you having delusions of being David Wenger?

I think me, Waterrockets, you, and any other Austinites should plan a "race of truth" on the Run Far course in the near future....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-08, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 983
Posted By Houston_Biker

Well I guess that puts me about 17:40 ;)

Well I guess that puts me about 17:40 ;)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-08, 07:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,802
Posted By Houston_Biker

I am 5'10, muscular build, 185 lbs and a medium...

I am 5'10, muscular build, 185 lbs and a medium fits me perfectly.

Go short sleeve.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-08, 02:15 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,563
Posted By Houston_Biker

By looking at your original picture, I thought it...

By looking at your original picture, I thought it was broken!

I broke my 5th metatarcal (bone that connects to the pinkie toe) on my right foot on December 4th. This type of foot fracture takes...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-08, 07:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,332
Posted By Houston_Biker

Given the two choices above, there is no question...

Given the two choices above, there is no question that the Fuji with Ultegra/Dura Ace is the better buy.

1. Scattante is Performance house brand vs. Fuji, a national brand. Resale would be much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-07, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By Houston_Biker

Question about Cranks/Chain Rings

I currently have a compact crank (50-34) running on an Ultegra 10-speed road bike drive train. Is is possible to replace the large 50 tooth chainring with a 53 and end up with a 53-34?

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-07, 09:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,452
Posted By Houston_Biker

Here's a deal: Cane Creek Strados road wheels. ...

Here's a deal: Cane Creek Strados road wheels.

$199 minus 20% = $159.96

Use coupon code: 59488

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,75200_Cane-Creek-Strados-Road-Wheels-Set-of-2.html

Cane...
Forum: Texas
11-14-07, 05:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,642
Posted By Houston_Biker

Bad idea. There are 13,000 other riders that you...

Bad idea. There are 13,000 other riders that you are riding with, most of them inexperienced. I think the added complexity of a fixed gear on the rolling hills, intersections, bigger hills at...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-07, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By Houston_Biker

I'll be Hugeling next weekend. This may sound...

I'll be Hugeling next weekend. This may sound like a crazy question, but how would this ride compare in elevation and distance (and difficulty :eek:) to one of the tougher Tour de France stages?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-07, 01:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 819
Posted By Houston_Biker

I have a 2007 Garneau Rocket...and yes, it does...

I have a 2007 Garneau Rocket...and yes, it does make a difference. Having recently done a Half Ironman triathlon and a two man team TT, I do notice a difference with my Rocket over my normal helmet,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-07, 08:31 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,389
Posted By Houston_Biker

I am one of those guys :). Spinning is a great...

I am one of those guys :). Spinning is a great workout, and, in my opinion, can be an equal substitute to a hard set of intervals on the road.

You have to have the right instructor, or do your...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-07, 01:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,810
Posted By Houston_Biker

I have a half ironman distance this weekend in...

I have a half ironman distance this weekend in Austin on a rather hilly course and expect to see a lot of the competitors struggling on the hills.

Two things that complicate true climbing in a...
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