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Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-13, 04:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,447
Posted By rearviewbeer

I did not know that there was another way to ride...

I did not know that there was another way to ride in the morning...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-13, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 774
Posted By rearviewbeer

What they said. Also, I try to look as far...

What they said. Also, I try to look as far forward in the line as possible to see what is going on ahead of me, allows me to react more smoothly. No crossing the wheel in front of you. Smooth and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-13, 05:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,278
Posted By rearviewbeer

I would think that running would help as well.

I would think that running would help as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,251
Posted By rearviewbeer

Ride up grades...

Ride up grades...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-13, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,733
Posted By rearviewbeer

Brake cleaner the greasy parts, then lube, then...

Brake cleaner the greasy parts, then lube, then ride, then ride, then figure out what you need, then ride some more....

Edit - the 105 pic was of the other bike, disregard first part...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-13, 10:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,512
Posted By rearviewbeer

Nice bike! The wheels are loud though, if you...

Nice bike! The wheels are loud though, if you have not tested them yet. Friend tested them on STP and could hear them the whole time.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-13, 02:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,937
Posted By rearviewbeer

Luckily in Oregon bugs are not that bad compared...

Luckily in Oregon bugs are not that bad compared to many other parts of nation. I do not like the bugs in the helmet next to my bald head!

QUACK!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-13, 09:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,189
Posted By rearviewbeer

Glad you enjoyed the ride. Starting that late,...

Glad you enjoyed the ride. Starting that late, you will always get stuck behind slower riders.

We had a line break down right about where you did. My friend slid into road and a truck ran over...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,056
Posted By rearviewbeer

I second the Brooks B17 Imperial. I had same...

I second the Brooks B17 Imperial. I had same issue, but numbness went away faster than yours. I am also about the same size, 1"taller and 15lbs heavier though. Just finished 202 miles on Brooks...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-13, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 903
Posted By rearviewbeer

Nice write up - just saw that this was on the...

Nice write up - just saw that this was on the Clydesdale page.

Many Clydesdales/Athenas did the one-day! I am 230 +/-.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-16-13, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,521
Posted By rearviewbeer

Looks as though you went right by us when the...

Looks as though you went right by us when the ambulance was there. It happened just after 9:30 am on 507. I am thinking I would have passed you somewhere around Longview... There was a pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-13, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By rearviewbeer

Congrats! Best upgrade will be the motor at this...

Congrats! Best upgrade will be the motor at this point!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-16-13, 12:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,521
Posted By rearviewbeer

One day for me this time, got off to late start,...

One day for me this time, got off to late start, 6am, four of us started... Guy in our group flatted about 25 minutes in, just had seen another lady flat minutes before. She ends up joining us for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-13, 10:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,535
Posted By rearviewbeer

There are many when on a bike for hours on end......

There are many when on a bike for hours on end... It wanting to hide, deciding where to put it and his brothers, exposure issues, etc. But I think what the main concern is is numbness. Having your...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-13, 10:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,031
Posted By rearviewbeer

I have had many tires flatten out LONG before it...

I have had many tires flatten out LONG before it was time to replace...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-13, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,123
Posted By rearviewbeer

This

This
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-13, 04:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,416
Posted By rearviewbeer

It may be ugly, but my average MPH went up .001...

It may be ugly, but my average MPH went up .001 since I put it on.

;)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-13, 04:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,416
Posted By rearviewbeer

I am 6'4", black helmet, blue Klein Aura, bald,...

I am 6'4", black helmet, blue Klein Aura, bald, ugly mustache, brown shoes - http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/bike-seat-pack/2114673 this Fred bag... tough to miss :)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-13, 04:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,031
Posted By rearviewbeer

When you see threads.

When you see threads.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-13, 03:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,416
Posted By rearviewbeer

5 of us headed out about 5am - planned pace for...

5 of us headed out about 5am - planned pace for the ride 19-22, hills are another story... Looks to be wind blowing from the North, hoping that does not change!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-13, 09:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,441
Posted By rearviewbeer

Loved those shoes! Would love to have another...

Loved those shoes! Would love to have another pair.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-13, 11:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,416
Posted By rearviewbeer

I'm in for the one-day ride.

I'm in for the one-day ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-13, 10:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,403
Posted By rearviewbeer

Group riding should be fine. Racing will take...

Group riding should be fine. Racing will take much more time, and really a bike with brifters will help. I, too, just got back into riding after about 23 years, and I could not go back to DT...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-13, 05:32 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,214
Posted By rearviewbeer

I hit 45 a month ago, scared the $%&^ out of me,...

I hit 45 a month ago, scared the $%&^ out of me, did not help that the road was a little rough though. Felt the speed wabbles coming and had to slow down. I respect those of you that hit over 50,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-13, 12:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,190
Posted By rearviewbeer

This ^ Was it the Flying Wheels ride? Was a...

This ^

Was it the Flying Wheels ride? Was a great day for it!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-13, 11:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,220
Posted By rearviewbeer

They? ??? :eek:

They? ??? :eek:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-13, 09:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,348
Posted By rearviewbeer

Lift weights, will make carrying the bike easier!

Lift weights, will make carrying the bike easier!
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-09-13, 09:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,460
Posted By rearviewbeer

Sweet pics mtnbud! It is a beautiful area.

Sweet pics mtnbud! It is a beautiful area.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-13, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,804
Posted By rearviewbeer

Level the seat (or just get it as comfortable as...

Level the seat (or just get it as comfortable as possible), hide the bike lock, and ride it. Best upgrade you can do at this point is the motor, getting lighter parts will not make you any faster. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-13, 04:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,232
Posted By rearviewbeer

Forrest is correct, over about 75 and it is hot...

Forrest is correct, over about 75 and it is hot here!

I found a jersey material that I really like as well recently, bamboo white ash from Danny Shane. Has many of the same properties as wool. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-13, 04:13 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 7,922
Posted By rearviewbeer

Suprisingly drafting not only helps the bicyclist...

Suprisingly drafting not only helps the bicyclist following the leader, but the lead cyclist gains an advantage as well. Paul explained, "The interesting thing is by filling in her eddy you improve...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-13, 04:10 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 7,922
Posted By rearviewbeer

Drafting off someone while out riding that is not...

Drafting off someone while out riding that is not in your group without permission or announcement, makes little sense to me. I ride alone much of the time, drafting would not make the training as...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-13, 04:24 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 19,640
Posted By rearviewbeer

Can we custom order with our average MPH printed?

Can we custom order with our average MPH printed?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 09:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,049
Posted By rearviewbeer

I had 2 blowouts 2 weeks ago, and a third when I...

I had 2 blowouts 2 weeks ago, and a third when I got home. Crappy batch of tubes. Does not happen often, but it does - put me in a much worse mood than having a "fred" bag and being able to finish...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-13, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,379
Posted By rearviewbeer

I missed this one, and I too do not like riding...

I missed this one, and I too do not like riding in the rain. You guys made great time! I am doing the Oregon Gran Fondo in a cpl weeks - anyone doing that one?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-13, 05:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,151
Posted By rearviewbeer

Was it my wife? She recently became a nurse... ...

Was it my wife? She recently became a nurse... She sure knows a lot as well...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-13, 11:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,908
Posted By rearviewbeer

TI - you will not look like everyone else out...

TI - you will not look like everyone else out there.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-13, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 603
Posted By rearviewbeer

Good deal or not does not matter, you bought it! ...

Good deal or not does not matter, you bought it! Make the best of it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-13, 03:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,891
Posted By rearviewbeer

Would have made better balloon animals than bike...

Would have made better balloon animals than bike tubes for sure...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-13, 10:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,891
Posted By rearviewbeer

I bought a bunch when they were on supersale a...

I bought a bunch when they were on supersale a while back, won't do that again. I went through 3 tubes on Sunday... 1 was the rock's fault, the other 2 blew up spontaneously.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-03-13, 04:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,899
Posted By rearviewbeer

I enjoyed the ride last year, we started late and...

I enjoyed the ride last year, we started late and ended up passing 1000's of riders along the way. Centralia was crowded but seemed very calm and quiet to me.

Carlos - I am from San Diego as...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-03-13, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,783
Posted By rearviewbeer

Rock Creek trail in Hillsboro.

Rock Creek trail in Hillsboro.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-03-13, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,460
Posted By rearviewbeer

With this heat, it won't be long...

With this heat, it won't be long...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-13, 05:04 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,977
Posted By rearviewbeer

We need also to know the gravitational forces at...

We need also to know the gravitational forces at play, weight of rider, average speed, tire pressure, and most importantly bike color. Anyone think of those?

Also - anyone know the air speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-13, 04:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,589
Posted By rearviewbeer

My Klein is 9 years old and has no issues keeping...

My Klein is 9 years old and has no issues keeping up. My motor is my limiting factor, not my aluminum bike.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-13, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 642,890
Posted By rearviewbeer

He was 10.

He was 10.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-13, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 642,890
Posted By rearviewbeer

He hit his head so hard that his front two teeth...

He hit his head so hard that his front two teeth popped out. He hit his forehead, smashed the helmet in the front, cracked it all the way to the back. His teeth did not come into contact with the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-13, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 642,890
Posted By rearviewbeer

My son was saved by his helmet a couple years...

My son was saved by his helmet a couple years ago. Both front teeth fully excised from impact. Scary to think what would have happened to him had he not been wearing a helmet.

Wear a helmet...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-13, 10:34 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 6,986
Posted By rearviewbeer

^ this I am a recent Klein convert and am...

^ this

I am a recent Klein convert and am really enjoying the ride :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-13, 10:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,719
Posted By rearviewbeer

:thumb::thumb:

:thumb::thumb:
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