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Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-06, 01:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,501
Posted By dr_cantalope

... shills for BikesDirect...

... shills for BikesDirect...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-06, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 466
Posted By dr_cantalope

Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how...

Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at things) I don't have a car. So getting out there means I'd hve to ride out.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-06, 11:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 466
Posted By dr_cantalope

New to Riding in Queens NY

Any of yous guys (couldn't resist) live out here in Queens NY, the Jackson Heights area specifically? It's my first night out here and I have no clue where to ride. I'm going to school in the city...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-06, 04:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,140
Posted By dr_cantalope

That's my answer right there. Cycling IS what I...

That's my answer right there. Cycling IS what I do.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 08:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,140
Posted By dr_cantalope

I've been putting a decent amount of miles on the...

I've been putting a decent amount of miles on the bike (200+ per week) and I guess I've got to start diversifying.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-06, 10:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,140
Posted By dr_cantalope

What's odd to me is that my hammies and calves...

What's odd to me is that my hammies and calves feel great, it's my quads that are really hurting me. They're still sore 2.5 hours after I came back in.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-06, 10:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,140
Posted By dr_cantalope

Can cycling over-specialize leg muscles?

The combination of my schedule and the 1000 degree weather here in New York has meant that I haven't been able to get in a ride since the past Sunday.

This evening, as opposed to sitting on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By dr_cantalope

I was in a somewhat similar position not too long...

I was in a somewhat similar position not too long ago. Long story short, it was more cost effective to buy a new bike. The only reason I was considdering upgrading is that instead of spending a ton...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-06, 09:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 877
Posted By dr_cantalope

You didn't happen to be riding on route 208 in...

You didn't happen to be riding on route 208 in Orange County were you? Because this past Tuesday, I was riding home after a club ride and passed a guy just spinning up the hill. As opposed to being...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-06, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By dr_cantalope

Wheels. Hands down wheels.

Wheels. Hands down wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-06, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 342
Posted By dr_cantalope

New bike and abridged ride report

It started off as a desire to change my triple crankset to a double. Then, I got the urge to replace the front derailleur. And why stop there? Might as well change out my long cage to a short cage...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-06, 09:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,535
Posted By dr_cantalope

Bicycle fitting... how much is too much?

Yesterday was my clubs annual picnic preceded by a 54 mile ride. I went out with the "AA" riders and hung with them the whole time (we averaged a shave under 21mph). I'm new to the sport (started...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-06, 09:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 711
Posted By dr_cantalope

The tooth spacing was not the issue (incidentally...

The tooth spacing was not the issue (incidentally I am going for the 53 39). The issue in question is the spacing between the rings. Supposedly on the 10 speed the rings are closer together. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-06, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 711
Posted By dr_cantalope

That's what I thought. I was under the...

That's what I thought. I was under the impression that Shimano says that the cranks are 10 speed only because of marketing. But I want to make sure I get this right.

Hundreds of miles on your...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-06, 10:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 711
Posted By dr_cantalope

Definitely a good point, and I do give them...

Definitely a good point, and I do give them tremendous credit for wanting to do it right. As much as I have the "want it, need it, gotta have it right now" mentality, I am willing to wait in order...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-06, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 711
Posted By dr_cantalope

LBS issues...

I live a few miles down the road from my LBS. They guys there are really nice and we are all on a first name basis (probably due to the massive amount of money I spend there as opposed to my award...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-06, 02:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 520
Posted By dr_cantalope

When you do get out, work on your cardiovascular...

When you do get out, work on your cardiovascular training (easy gears, fast spinning, get your heart pumping). A century is a function of your heart and lungs, not your legs. Also, try to do 1 high...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-06, 08:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 425
Posted By dr_cantalope

First off thanks... Every non-cycling person...

First off thanks...

Every non-cycling person I know compares me to Lance. I absolutely hate it. The guy is an amazing athlete, and his accomplishments are nothing to scoff at, but just becuase I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-06, 07:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 425
Posted By dr_cantalope

The event was "Josh's Unofficial, No T-Shirt, No...

The event was "Josh's Unofficial, No T-Shirt, No Charity, Just Because I Can, Century". It was just a personal ride to prove to myself what I could do. I rode it solo and in honor of my grandfather...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-06, 01:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 425
Posted By dr_cantalope

First Century

1 year ago on this date I was told that I had a gigantic tumor in my chest which turned out to be cancer. I went through surgery, chemo and endured massive complications, but have made it through. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-06, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 513
Posted By dr_cantalope

In December I finished chemotherapy for cancer. ...

In December I finished chemotherapy for cancer. In March I bought a a bike to get into shape (first time on a bike since about the age of 12). And come the first Sunday in August I am leading an...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-06, 11:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 785
Posted By dr_cantalope

Got stung riding today.

Went out for a club ride today, and on the way back a bug hit my helmet, I was doing somewhere between 25 and 30 mph. No big deal, except I thought it felt like the bug didn't deflect off but got...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-06, 10:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 260
Posted By dr_cantalope

Elbow Pain

I'm finding that after extended rides (50+ miles), or a few consecutive days of riding I have a good degree of pain in my elbows. Right now, I experience little to no fatigue in my wrists which...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-06, 08:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,600
Posted By dr_cantalope

Can't really say anything about the other 2, but...

Can't really say anything about the other 2, but I had a a Polar 725 for exactly 2 days before getting rid of it. It does everything, but doesn't do it well. The sensors are unreliable at best, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-06, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 417
Posted By dr_cantalope

Mounting Vittoria Open Corsa's

Just got my pair of Open Corsa's in the mail. Am I just incredibly weak, or is mounting these on Shimano R550 wheels insanely difficult?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-06, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,123
Posted By dr_cantalope

Are Cannondale CAAD 7 frames all the same?

Regarding Cannondale CAAD 7 frames, is there a difference in the frame between the various levels (i.e. R700 vs. R1000 vs. R5000), or is it solely the hardware hanging from the frame. Reason being,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-06, 09:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,062
Posted By dr_cantalope

Don't forget the altitude information, certainly...

Don't forget the altitude information, certainly a plus when planning routes that I've never rode before.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-06, 11:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 598
Posted By dr_cantalope

Global Warming at its finest. If everybody rode...

Global Warming at its finest. If everybody rode their bike instead of drove their car, the weather would get nicer.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-06, 11:13 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,696
Posted By dr_cantalope

190.5 + 35.41 = 225.91 (Yeah I used...

190.5 + 35.41 = 225.91

(Yeah I used hundreths of a mile, so what?)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-06, 07:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,755
Posted By dr_cantalope

I shave my head...less rolling resistance.

I shave my head...less rolling resistance.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-06, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 610
Posted By dr_cantalope

For what it's worth, I am 6'2" also and ride a...

For what it's worth, I am 6'2" also and ride a R700 and love it. Personally I think the geometry is awesome. It's quick, handles great, and between the hourglass seat stays and carbon seat post I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-06, 08:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,669
Posted By dr_cantalope

Let them make fun all they want. It takes a real...

Let them make fun all they want. It takes a real man to publicly walk (well...ride) around in tight spandex shorts.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-06, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By dr_cantalope

If you can do it, ride between rush hours and not...

If you can do it, ride between rush hours and not on the weekend and you'll be fine. Bright colors are a plus. Also, if you're up for a challenge try riding up to the top of Perkins Memorial Drive....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-06, 09:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 676
Posted By dr_cantalope

I feel your pain man. It's not the bumps that I...

I feel your pain man. It's not the bumps that I can't handle though, its the loss of speed.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-06, 08:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,800
Posted By dr_cantalope

First off, thanks for the vote of confidence...

First off, thanks for the vote of confidence about my post, I'm all misty-eyed and stuff. No on to more masculine things, like riding around in skin tight spandex shorts...

As I mentioned in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-06, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By dr_cantalope

I'm a shave under 6'2". When I started riding I...

I'm a shave under 6'2". When I started riding I was about 215. Now I'm 175 and still looking to loose 10 to 15 pounds. If you're going for that refugee camp look, then cycling is definitely for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-06, 09:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,489
Posted By dr_cantalope

Check out Specialized Bar Phat, it's basically a...

Check out Specialized Bar Phat, it's basically a gel pad that sits under the tape. Makes the bars a bit thicker and absorbs shock. I have it on my bike and I really like it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-06, 07:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,800
Posted By dr_cantalope

Really, really good point.

Really, really good point.
06-08-06, 07:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,492
Posted By dr_cantalope

Life by the Drop - Stevie Ray Vaughan

Life by the Drop - Stevie Ray Vaughan
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-06, 06:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,800
Posted By dr_cantalope

Whoops, you're right, I was wrong.

Whoops, you're right, I was wrong.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-06, 04:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,800
Posted By dr_cantalope

Brilliant!!!

Brilliant!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-06, 04:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,800
Posted By dr_cantalope

The rule of thumb in terms of nutrition on a long...

The rule of thumb in terms of nutrition on a long ride is about 250 KCal per hour which breaks down to exactly 1 Clif Bar per hour. So on an 80 mile ride (assuming 17 mph average) bring along 4 to 5...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-06, 02:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,800
Posted By dr_cantalope

Unless you are constantly and profusely sweating...

Unless you are constantly and profusely sweating for hours at a time (read: riding a century in the Sahara during a heatwave in August), the electrolytes that gatorade or a similar sports drink will...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-06, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,219
Posted By dr_cantalope

As I mentioned before, try tilting the nose of...

As I mentioned before, try tilting the nose of your sit up a few millimeters, it made a world of difference for me. My elbows and in between my thumb and pointer finger used to get sore after riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-06, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,219
Posted By dr_cantalope

I had a similar problem with mine, turns out that...

I had a similar problem with mine, turns out that after adjusting my seat by a few millimeters the brifters felt fine. I'd say try tilting the bars (or the nose of your seat) up a few millimeters...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-06, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By dr_cantalope

For what it's worth, I've felt a very noticable...

For what it's worth, I've felt a very noticable difference between Tiagra and 105, and virtually no difference between 105 and Ultegra.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-06, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 891
Posted By dr_cantalope

+1 I have my paycheck sent via direct...

+1

I have my paycheck sent via direct deposit straight to my LBS, it avoids the middleman and speeds up the whole process of spending all my money on bike stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-06, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By dr_cantalope

I do a lot of riding with a club. I assume there...

I do a lot of riding with a club. I assume there are bike clubs in the city also. Any suggestions/web sites for clubs?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-06, 07:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 891
Posted By dr_cantalope

That's a quick fix. You just need to set the...

That's a quick fix. You just need to set the adjustment screws of the Front Deraileur (FD). I would HIGHLY recommend that you take it to your Local Bike Shop (LBS) and have them do it. As you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-06, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By dr_cantalope

Cycling in NYC

At the end of August I'm moving into New York City (Queens to be exact). I've gotten used to the country roads that are not too far away from my house now, and was wondering if any of you on the...
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