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Posted By ncherry

I apologize for the sour sound of this message, I...

I apologize for the sour sound of this message, I can't quite get it worded without that tone though that's not my position.

For $40 you still get the meal and the vest. If you view it as $40 to...
Replies: 8
Views: 1,450
Posted By ncherry

Hi folks sorry I've been busy with registration,...

Hi folks sorry I've been busy with registration, organization and checking out the route.

While the Longest Day may be unsupported (no SAG, no organized rest stops) we do check the route, make...
Replies: 8
Views: 1,450
Posted By ncherry

June 12th, CJBC Longest Day double century

Hi folks, I'm the Chairperson for the CJBC's Longest Day event (http://www.linuxha.com/other/non-ha/bicycle/LongestDay.html). I've posted here in the past and I'm doing it again. :-) I want to...
03-15-09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 897
Posted By ncherry

Current standing on this is that I have the new...

Current standing on this is that I have the new STI on the bike (I put a drop of loctite on the end to hold it this time). It may be a few weeks before I get a chance to take the old STI apart. I'm...
03-06-09, 01:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 897
Posted By ncherry

Allow me to clarify a few things. The cable broke...

Allow me to clarify a few things. The cable broke at the head, only one strand is visible when in what would be gear 9 (of 10). I can only shift 10, 9, 8. (and 8, 9, 10) it won't go any further. I've...
03-05-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 897
Posted By ncherry

Cable end stuck in STI

After two years of use the STI shifter cable end snapped inside the STI. This surprised me as my other bikes have lasted much longer and were cared for less. The cable is pretty clean, no jams,...
11-01-08, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,594
Posted By ncherry

I do the same thing, I just pick up a set of...

I do the same thing, I just pick up a set of cheap rag wool gloves and bull them over my regular cycling gloves. If I need a bit more I put a liner under my cycling gloves and the rag wool on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-08, 08:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,334
Posted By ncherry

I hate bullies, I was bullied all my school...

I hate bullies, I was bullied all my school years. When I get bully all that rage comes to a head but I have to watch myself in such situations. So far I've been lucky. But as it's been said: to...
Forum: Northeast
10-16-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,995
Posted By ncherry

That looks like a great ride (really I love...

That looks like a great ride (really I love riding down the shore and the Barrens). I wish I could have told you about the ride to the Mullica Bridge (no food, no water, no civilization). We do that...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,276,041
Posted By ncherry

<p>This reminds me of a ride I did Saturday. My...

<p>This reminds me of a ride I did Saturday. My friend and rode to Plumstead NJ (aka New Egypt) and on New Egypt - Allentown Rd we came across two young wild Turkey Toms and a half dozen Guineafowl....
Forum: Northeast
09-28-08, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,995
Posted By ncherry

Oops, sorry I was thinking East bound, your going...

Oops, sorry I was thinking East bound, your going West bound. BTW, you might want to list the entire route on something like Bikely.com. Most bike rides heading south go through Chatsworth to avoid a...
Forum: Northeast
09-28-08, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,995
Posted By ncherry

I'm a little confused. How can you go into...

I'm a little confused. How can you go into Seaside and go to Atlantic City? There are no roads south, out of Seaside.

I've never ridden across the bridge but I have driven across the bridge. You...
Forum: Northeast
09-28-08, 05:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,168
Posted By ncherry

Did the ride, got the shirt! Pros: :thumb: ...

Did the ride, got the shirt!

Pros: :thumb:

Stops were well run
Road markings were nicely done, not over or under done.
lots of friendly people
lots of police involve (nice)
lots of helpful...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-08, 06:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 723
Posted By ncherry

Oooh! I like it, I like it. Wish I could afford...

Oooh! I like it, I like it. Wish I could afford the setup. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-08, 10:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 687
Posted By ncherry

For my first Brooks Pro I tried all sorts of...

For my first Brooks Pro I tried all sorts of things to break it in but I don't think it needed it (pre-softened). The second Pro I didn't do anything, 50 miles and it was as good as the first (very...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-08, 09:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 687
Posted By ncherry

O-Oh, frist post? Watch out for your links...

O-Oh, frist post? Watch out for your links they're about to be slashdotted.

For those that don't understand just mod me down. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-08, 05:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,182
Posted By ncherry

Actually it was the toys from toy story, they...

Actually it was the toys from toy story, they hitched a ride. ;)
Replies: 31
Views: 5,609
Posted By ncherry

Hmm, I seem to be the only one who was happy...

Hmm, I seem to be the only one who was happy going in the opposite direction. My Trek 1100 had 23s, I went to 25s then 28s. These were on 32 then 36 spokes. On my Mongoose Ti I started with 32 and 36...
Forum: Northeast
09-23-08, 04:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,168
Posted By ncherry

I think I'll stick with the folks I'm used to...

I think I'll stick with the folks I'm used to riding with. We'll do some pace lines. I'll probably be slowing down one rider in our group on his randonier (sp?) bike. I've been dragging a bit. I only...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 5,064
Posted By ncherry

Today my friend and I did the Staten Island Bike...

Today my friend and I did the Staten Island Bike Club Pumpkin Patch Pedal. My friend flatted a short distance into the ride. Almost everyone who passed us asked if needed help. Later when we past...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-08, 08:20 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 5,064
Posted By ncherry

So far I've helped one rider when he flatted. I...

So far I've helped one rider when he flatted. I had a dual head pump and I was able to get his tire pumped up enough for him to get home. There was a nasty thunderstorm on the way. I was happy to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-08, 04:54 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 5,064
Posted By ncherry

If someone is stranded I offer them help, even...

If someone is stranded I offer them help, even auto drivers. If there are several people already help I might not offer (too many cooks ... ). So far I've help 4 out of 5 cyclists and one driver. One...
09-19-08, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,435
Posted By ncherry

A quick note, I found the B-17 and I have it on...

A quick note, I found the B-17 and I have it on my bike. I commuted yesterday by bike (40 miles RT) and the saddle is comfortable. It's still very slick and I think I need to bring it nose down by a...
09-19-08, 08:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,435
Posted By ncherry

As an added point of data, my saddle was pushed...

As an added point of data, my saddle was pushed all the way back, the section of rails that broke is the rear section.

I tend to like my Brooks saddles very nose down (the B17 not as much as the...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-08, 08:09 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,276,041
Posted By ncherry

I woke with hay fever, could barely open my right...

I woke with hay fever, could barely open my right eye, so I worked from home. Had a conference call at 10 AM. When I completed that I took two Benadryl. They worked quickly and I was out the door and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-08, 04:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 875
Posted By ncherry

Add mine to the list, General Fluff...

Add mine to the list, General Fluff (http://generalfluff.blogspot.com/)

Yeah, I wasn't thinking when I created the name. It supposed to be a blog for me to blow off steam but I just post bicycle...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-08, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,895
Posted By ncherry

If you're ever in central NJ on a Saturday send...

If you're ever in central NJ on a Saturday send me an email and you can join us for a Century. You won't need the tools as I've got most of what's needed. :) I usually do centuries on Saturdays but...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-08, 07:43 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,276,041
Posted By ncherry

I don't know how long your route is but one thing...

I don't know how long your route is but one thing that may help is to plan out your route so that you reach the heavy traffic sections during off times. For instance, I ride through a school zone, I...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-08, 07:35 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,895
Posted By ncherry

I have the same problem, I use two sets of tape....

I have the same problem, I use two sets of tape. I end the first at the hoods and start the second there. It makes it easier to hide the transition.



Pannier century? What's that?
Forum: Commuting
09-15-08, 10:36 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,895
Posted By ncherry

If they're like mine they're Scott Drop-ins. I...

If they're like mine they're Scott Drop-ins. I bought a pair of them for $10 ea. from Performance a few years ago. They can be a pain. I find that they're a pain when you're climbing. Don't ask why...
09-15-08, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,435
Posted By ncherry

I found the B-17 and I put it on the bike, I'll...

I found the B-17 and I put it on the bike, I'll see how well it work on the next 3 rides. Worse comes to worse I switch to the old Pro. It'll only take a few minutes to swap.

Thanks for the...
09-15-08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,435
Posted By ncherry

Your not enough of a fat ... uhm skip that....

Your not enough of a fat ... uhm skip that. :innocent:

I don't know why these broke either. The older Brooks held up to 5+ years of abuse so it's not Brooks in general. Looks like I'll be using...
09-14-08, 11:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,435
Posted By ncherry

Not covered by warranty, they only cover for two...

Not covered by warranty, they only cover for two years. I'm certain the saddle is older than two years. The frame is available is as a spare part but how do I get my saddle off the broken frame to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-08, 05:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,787
Posted By ncherry

It started out as a nice ride. Yesterday I went...

It started out as a nice ride. Yesterday I went out and busted it on a 80 mile ride (stayed up front too long just to keep the pace up) and I expected today to be a day for dragging my butt around....
09-14-08, 05:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,435
Posted By ncherry

Broke my Brooks (saddle)

How long are the saddle rails expected to last? I've had my Brooks Pro (?) pre-softened, maybe, for five years but it's been on #2 (not my primary bike). I have about 15K miles on the seat. Today...
Forum: Northeast
09-13-08, 06:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,168
Posted By ncherry

Then boy are you in for a surprise if you ever...

Then boy are you in for a surprise if you ever really ride the roads of South Jersey. There are a lot less, well, everything! :D

The good news is that the area I expect the Twin Lights century to...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-08, 08:08 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,276,041
Posted By ncherry

Today was a mixed day but a good day to ride. It...

Today was a mixed day but a good day to ride. It was gorgeous out and I was just getting over three days of hay fever and an acute sinus headache. I started out not wanting to ride but knew if I rode...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,805
Posted By ncherry

Hey what about every day (actually every time I...

Hey what about every day (actually every time I use the bike which is close)
Forum: Northeast
09-08-08, 08:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,168
Posted By ncherry

I'm doing the Century, of course this is home...

I'm doing the Century, of course this is home turf.

Oh, BTW, it's not even close to being south Jersey. If it doesn't cross to the south of Rt 195 (an E-W road, middle of the state) it doesn't go...
09-08-08, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 777
Posted By ncherry

Apparently it is not his friend. :rolleyes:

Apparently it is not his friend. :rolleyes:
Forum: Commuting
09-06-08, 02:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,465
Posted By ncherry

Hmm, I love to draft but it's not the wisest...

Hmm, I love to draft but it's not the wisest thing to do. I drafted a car one day and much to my surprise I found out that it can stop faster than I can from 40 mph. I just managed to stop but still...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-08, 04:49 PM
09-03-08, 08:54 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,182
Posted By ncherry

Sorry, I should have said side-by-side, around...

Sorry, I should have said side-by-side, around here they leave us room. Oddly enough we often have bike lanes in the same area where we meet up.
Forum: Northeast
09-03-08, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 559
Posted By ncherry

Hmm, I really don't like that route but I don't...

Hmm, I really don't like that route but I don't have time to fix it. I will give you a link to Dustin's page that will help you select good roads. http://njbikemap.com/
09-03-08, 06:56 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,182
Posted By ncherry

I ride in NJ, I don't have trouble with any long...

I ride in NJ, I don't have trouble with any long haul trucks. Farm equipment can be scary as it tend to be large but otherwise it's not been a problem. The biggest problem for me has been anything...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-08, 05:38 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,774
Posted By ncherry

He he! :roflmao2:

He he! :roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-08, 09:39 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,774
Posted By ncherry

I can't tell you how to enjoy a century, I just...

I can't tell you how to enjoy a century, I just know that I enjoy them. I usually ride them every Saturday though I've been a little lax (only one in July, two in August). I'll have at least 2 in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-08, 09:29 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,774
Posted By ncherry

Hmm, wish I could, if I drink water I get very...

Hmm, wish I could, if I drink water I get very sick. So I have to drink something, I use water down Gatorade.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-08, 03:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,706
Posted By ncherry

Ewww! Thanks for the warning. We road by about 50...

Ewww! Thanks for the warning. We road by about 50 Turkey Vultures one day. I've begun to notice that they are no longer afraid of us (cyclists).

The closest I've come to a hunting bird was a Red...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-08, 10:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 874
Posted By ncherry

I usually start with a destination and distance...

I usually start with a destination and distance in mind. Then I sit down with some online mapping site (I use Bikely.com). Sometimes I search the site for routes in towns that may be along my...
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