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Forum: Triathlon
08-22-03, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 796
Posted By multisport4life

On the note of making your bike easy to find I...

On the note of making your bike easy to find I guess I can share a tip I use. I run Vredestein Fortezza Tri-Comp tires on my bike and I bought yellow ones. Most bikes on your row are going to have...
Forum: Triathlon
08-22-03, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,240
Posted By multisport4life

I would highly recommend reading up on the...

I would highly recommend reading up on the philosophy of Total Immersion swimming and work on implementing those mechanics into your stroke and body position. You don't have to take a class to learn...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-03, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 833
Posted By multisport4life

Have you considered Bianchi, Specialized, Trek,...

Have you considered Bianchi, Specialized, Trek, Fuji or Giant? I believe all of these have bikes in the $700-$900 price range as well. I don't know much about Motos or Schwinns, but I hear decent...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-03, 08:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,589
Posted By multisport4life

Hmm, so garage sales might be a good idea is what...

Hmm, so garage sales might be a good idea is what you're saying. Hadn't thought of that, but that is a really good idea.
Forum: Commuting
08-19-03, 03:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,002
Posted By multisport4life

Ah ha, then it isn't the perfect commuter bike! ...

Ah ha, then it isn't the perfect commuter bike! It doesn't have to be someone like Joe Breeze who changes the face of cycling in this country. I guess what I meant to say was try to put together a...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-03, 02:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,589
Posted By multisport4life

I know, and it would work if I commuted further...

I know, and it would work if I commuted further but I doubt she'll see the monetary advantage in the 4-mile commute. I don't want to paint her as the evil money hoarder...she is a roadie as well...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-03, 02:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,002
Posted By multisport4life

Could there be such a thing as: A cyclocross...

Could there be such a thing as:

A cyclocross type frame
with internal gearing 7-spd (or even more?)
disc brakes (or disc in front and hub in back?)
rack and panniers
chainguard and fenders
...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-03, 02:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,589
Posted By multisport4life

Hehe, I'm not too concerned about cost of driving...

Hehe, I'm not too concerned about cost of driving versus cycling for 4 miles and I would just rather be on a bike than in a car if it is convenient. I'm sure "convenience" is partly a state of mind...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-03, 08:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,589
Posted By multisport4life

Lots of good advice. Here's what I'm thinking...

Lots of good advice. Here's what I'm thinking now.

I work in a cubicle with no place to hang clothes and I have very little room. We have no shower facilities or any spare rooms where I could...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-03, 12:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,589
Posted By multisport4life

Feeling Guilty

I've been a roadie for the past 3 years, recreational only so far. Anyways, I live 4 miles from work and I feel pretty darn guilty that I don't commute by bike. I figure I may as well come clean to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-03, 07:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,288
Posted By multisport4life

I enjoyed riding on my Michis but they were...

I enjoyed riding on my Michis but they were horribly tight to get on and off, so when they wore out I put on a set of Vred Fortezza Tri-Comps. I've got about 500 miles on them and so far they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-03, 07:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,430
Posted By multisport4life

Anyone ever try riding 25mph on the sidewalk? ...

Anyone ever try riding 25mph on the sidewalk? That would be some kind of frightening experience I'd think.
Forum: Triathlon
08-11-03, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 796
Posted By multisport4life

Just a quick word about T2 (bike to run...

Just a quick word about T2 (bike to run transition). This one is definitely one you will want to practice. Bricks are not something that usually comes naturally to anybody and the transition can be...
Forum: Triathlon
08-11-03, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,050
Posted By multisport4life

Sorry I didn't get back to this very quickly. I...

Sorry I didn't get back to this very quickly. I wear DeSoto tri shorts throughout the race. In the two triathlons I have done I didn't wear a top on the bike, nor did I wear gloves. Then on the run...
Forum: Triathlon
08-06-03, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,050
Posted By multisport4life

i have a full length wetsuit to use if i need it....

i have a full length wetsuit to use if i need it. as far as swimsuits go, i wear tri shorts. no speedos for me, but there are a lot of guys out there who do wear them. tri shorts are just basically...
Forum: Triathlon
08-05-03, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,398
Posted By multisport4life

Usually tents at transition (for changing...

Usually tents at transition (for changing clothes) are only provided for the Ironman distance. I would assume that is the case because riding 112 miles without bike shorts would hurt, as would...
Forum: Triathlon
08-05-03, 12:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,313
Posted By multisport4life

I agree with most on this post. A tri bike is...

I agree with most on this post. A tri bike is really only a wise purchase for someone with a serious triathlon obsession. I wouldn't mind having both (the bike and the obsession) but I like riding...
Forum: Triathlon
08-05-03, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,084
Posted By multisport4life

I've been riding for about 3 years now, running...

I've been riding for about 3 years now, running off and on for about 2 years and just started swimming this past February. I've done one Sprint and one Oly and no duathlons. I was going to do a du...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-03, 12:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,056
Posted By multisport4life

I use both as well. Bag: spare tube, 2xCO2...

I use both as well.

Bag: spare tube, 2xCO2 and small attachment, tire levers, patch kit, $5-$10 in cash, small card with personal info, and if i'm not using a camelback i put my cell phone and car...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-03, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 937
Posted By multisport4life

Yeah, I rode the Ride for the Roses last year and...

Yeah, I rode the Ride for the Roses last year and did the 70-ish mile route. This year my wife and I are doing the century. It is a good ride, although I remember not enjoying the last 5-10 miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-03, 08:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,158
Posted By multisport4life

Yeah, that was sarcasm racerx. I would assume...

Yeah, that was sarcasm racerx. I would assume there probably are Japanese folks on this forum. I have Japanese people in my family, which was part of why I personally found your comments offensive,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-03, 08:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,345
Posted By multisport4life

Genetics is an enormous factor in something like...

Genetics is an enormous factor in something like the TdF. Look at the time trials for instance. We're talking about a sporting event in which the participants are so elite that they can ride for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-03, 08:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,158
Posted By multisport4life

Geez racerx, I guess it's a good thing there...

Geez racerx, I guess it's a good thing there aren't any Japanese members of this forum. They might have taken some offense to that. Now where is that little smiley face that gives people the bird?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-03, 03:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,158
Posted By multisport4life

Hehe, well it is kinda like a Lexus and MB. MB...

Hehe, well it is kinda like a Lexus and MB. MB has the posh but not the reliability. That's another story though. I'm not really arguing with you guys, like I said I think both products are pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-03, 09:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,158
Posted By multisport4life

Sure I'll share, but I'm going to keep the...

Sure I'll share, but I'm going to keep the name-calling to a minimum. I'm in a good mood today.

Shimano outsells Campy because distribution in the States for Campy is pretty low. 3/4 of bikes in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-03, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,377,356
Posted By multisport4life

Ok, I'm going to try this again...again... ...

Ok, I'm going to try this again...again...

2003 Bianchi XL Boron
Campy Mix: Veloce/Chorus/Record
Campy Zonda wheelset
Upgrading to the new 2004 Chorus 10 when I get the funds.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-03, 02:20 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,092
Posted By multisport4life

There are a few lower end Bianchi bikes that are...

There are a few lower end Bianchi bikes that are not made in Italy. I'm assuming these are 'branded' from another manufacturer, which I believe is in Asia. I noticed a "Made in somewhere else" label...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-03, 02:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,158
Posted By multisport4life

Uhm, I think you might need to refill the prozac...

Uhm, I think you might need to refill the prozac prescription. I believe you were the first to use words like 'ridiculous' and 'label-sniffing punters'. Just a thought.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-03, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,377,356
Posted By multisport4life

This is my 2003 Bianchi XL Boron frame and fork....

This is my 2003 Bianchi XL Boron frame and fork. Newly added are the Campy Zonda wheels and ITM Millenium stem. The hardware is a Campy mix including everything from Veloce to a couple of Record...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-03, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 757
Posted By multisport4life

My "off-season" tires are Vredestein Ricorsso...

My "off-season" tires are Vredestein Ricorsso Road, which run about $20 a piece. They ride really nice and seem to be pretty puncture resistant. I think they are probably equivalent to the Axial...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-03, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,089
Posted By multisport4life

Have you tried the two systems out? They are very...

Have you tried the two systems out? They are very different in the way they operate and how they feel. The hoods are different and your hands are going to be there most of the time so you want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-03, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 659
Posted By multisport4life

For shorter rides a cheaper pair of shorts will...

For shorter rides a cheaper pair of shorts will do fine as long as they work for you. By work for you I mean not all shorts are comfortable for all people. On longer rides I like to wear shorts with...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-03, 08:28 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,039
Posted By multisport4life

Hey man, try almost anything once. I'll give it...

Hey man, try almost anything once. I'll give it a try in the next few weeks, but like anything else on the bike I'm not making drastic changes. I'll go from 130 to 105 and see what happens on one...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-03, 08:03 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,039
Posted By multisport4life

Ok Timmy, I think you read that post with a...

Ok Timmy, I think you read that post with a little too much defensiveness. You have just been beating that dead horse all post long about how everybody that doesn't agree with you is just doing so...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-03, 11:44 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,039
Posted By multisport4life

I'm neither a typical roadie (check the username)...

I'm neither a typical roadie (check the username) nor am I resistant to change. I've heard your theories, for the first time today, and the theories of those who disagree with you. More importantly,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-03, 10:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,846
Posted By multisport4life

Yeppers. CO2 for me, too.

Yeppers. CO2 for me, too.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-03, 09:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,158
Posted By multisport4life

I hate to be "that guy" when I'm on the roads,...

I hate to be "that guy" when I'm on the roads, but then again I care about the community of cyclists. I think in that situation you say something to him if he is close enough to benefit from...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-03, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,061
Posted By multisport4life

Now that sounds sweet. I'll second what lotek...

Now that sounds sweet. I'll second what lotek said. I've never gone retro, but only because I haven't had the extra time and money. Someday...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-03, 08:42 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,039
Posted By multisport4life

Good point. It might be a little uncomfortable...

Good point. It might be a little uncomfortable being 145 in a room full of football players, but it is pretty nice on the bike. I can see how this would be more critical for a heavier rider, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-03, 08:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,061
Posted By multisport4life

If you spend $700 on it, whether it is worth it...

If you spend $700 on it, whether it is worth it or not will depend on what you get to put on it. About 2.5 or 3 years ago I picked up my first road bike for $700 at a LBS. It was a '97 Bianchi...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-03, 08:16 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,039
Posted By multisport4life

HEHE. Reading this post has been fun, and...

HEHE. Reading this post has been fun, and actually a little informative despite all of the "you tell me"..."no, you first" business. I like reading about interesting technical stuff, and it is even...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-03, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 829
Posted By multisport4life

If you were wanting to be a roadie (not a...

If you were wanting to be a roadie (not a commuter or someone taking luggage) and you were a friend of mine, I would chain myself to the 8-spd cassette bike so there was no way you could get it out...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-03, 07:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,025
Posted By multisport4life

Ok, after seeing this thread of beautiful Bianchi...

Ok, after seeing this thread of beautiful Bianchi bikes, I'm going to have to go home and take a picture of mine to post. That is a sweet new Veloce...I hadn't seen one in that color scheme yet. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-03, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By multisport4life

I'm a fan of Vredestein tires. Check out the...

I'm a fan of Vredestein tires. Check out the Tri-Comps.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-03, 07:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,006
Posted By multisport4life

Froze, my point is just to let people who are new...

Froze, my point is just to let people who are new to toe cages and clipless systems know that riding in tennis shoes over a long ride could lead to foot damage. I was just trying to be informative....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-03, 12:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,006
Posted By multisport4life

Of course the clipless pedals will not improve...

Of course the clipless pedals will not improve your performance if you don't make use of them, just like areobars won't improve your times if you don't use them. But making use of clipless pedals...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-03, 12:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 910
Posted By multisport4life

hsjb, I think we could use a little more...

hsjb, I think we could use a little more information. How often do you ride on the road and how many miles do you ride at a time? If you want to ride 15 miles 3 days a week then I'd say it really...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-03, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 826
Posted By multisport4life

Just thought I'd tack on a quick note that nobody...

Just thought I'd tack on a quick note that nobody else has mentioned...

For longer rides, it is my understanding that road bikes provide a better position for your back than mtb or upright bikes. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-03, 09:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,006
Posted By multisport4life

What club was your group ride with, just out of...

What club was your group ride with, just out of curiosity? Going clipless is probably the single most valuable upgrade you can make to a bike to increase your efficiency, therefore your speed and/or...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-03, 09:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,997
Posted By multisport4life

Just for the sake of comparison... I'm 5'10"...

Just for the sake of comparison...

I'm 5'10" with an inseam of 30". I ride a 55cm Bianchi XL Boron, top tube length is 540mm (actual) and 550mm (virtual). I can't remember off hand if my stem...
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