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Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-07, 04:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,177
Posted By Huffer

I would ALWAYS think twice before eating anything...

I would ALWAYS think twice before eating anything with poopy seeds...

:) I needed a reason to smile this afternoon, thanks!

Craig
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-06, 02:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,496
Posted By Huffer

Does anyone else find the use of the word "hover"...

Does anyone else find the use of the word "hover" here amusing? ;)

I wish I could say I've ever had a problem with excess muscle mass, but unfortunately when my scale read near that, muscle was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-05, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 467
Posted By Huffer

Agree wholeheartedly. In my first complete year...

Agree wholeheartedly. In my first complete year of riding (2005), I jumped up at least 2 gears or more on the longer / steeper climbs on my routes, and dramatically improved cadence as well.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-05, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 680
Posted By Huffer

Nice choice! I love my Roadie, though I'm lazy...

Nice choice! I love my Roadie, though I'm lazy enough to be happy that the shop had already built it up when I fell in love with it. Mine's a 2003 frame, that I bought in late 2004, spec'd with a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-11-05, 02:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,424
Posted By Huffer

I'm 37, married, with a 1 year-old. From March...

I'm 37, married, with a 1 year-old. From March through October, I generally ride 3 to 5 days a week, for 90 minutes. So far I've done about 90% of my miles on the road, but I'm hoping to get closer...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-05-05, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By Huffer

What great rides, and amazing photos! Thanks for...

What great rides, and amazing photos! Thanks for sharing, and inspiring me to swap the slicks on my MTB for knobbies. This white stuff ought to be gone my next weekend (I hope!).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-05, 10:10 PM
Replies: 413
Views: 54,983
Posted By Huffer

Wow, I still don't know what to think about this....

Wow, I still don't know what to think about this. I just returned from 2 weeks of vacation out of state, and my parents mentioned to me that "a cyclist in your part of town was killed last week -...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-09-05, 05:15 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,552
Posted By Huffer

1998 Raleigh M45 rigid. Still have the original...

1998 Raleigh M45 rigid. Still have the original platform pedals and knobbies, although I put slicks and a rack on it a few days ago to use for commuting.

I've done a few gravel trails near home...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-09-05, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By Huffer

Personally, I like Life Is Good for casual wear...

Personally, I like Life Is Good for casual wear Life Is Good (http://www.lifeisgood.com). Not exactly ground-breaking graphics, but funky and the most comfortable shirts I've ever worn. Can also be...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-05, 11:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,393
Posted By Huffer

I bought my Gunnar Roadie in Oct. '04, and have...

I bought my Gunnar Roadie in Oct. '04, and have put about 700 miles on it since. Fits me well, and I love every minute I'm on it. My only regret is not negotiating better when I bought it, or just...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-05, 03:47 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,620
Posted By Huffer

I'm 6' 1/2" and 188 lbs. When I started riding...

I'm 6' 1/2" and 188 lbs. When I started riding again about 15 months ago, I was probably 198 and couldn't do 10 miles without a rest. I ride a 58 cm Gunnar Roadie (2003 w/ conventional geometry)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-05, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,120,789
Posted By Huffer

I'm guessing this is exactly the kind of thing...

I'm guessing this is exactly the kind of thing the guys in Crested Butte (or wherever, I'm not trying to start an argument) used when they started all this craziness. I love how the seatpost curves...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-05, 10:44 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,259
Posted By Huffer

8 rides, 145 miles. Took 2 weeks off near...

8 rides, 145 miles.

Took 2 weeks off near the beginning due to cool, rainy weather and family commitments. I'm trying to overcome my aversion to cold and wet conditions, but it's a big hurdle for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-05, 03:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,153
Posted By Huffer

I like my steel bikes. I like looking at carbon...

I like my steel bikes. I like looking at carbon and Ti bikes, but can't afford them at the moment. I just finished a magazine article / interview with a guy at Independent Fabrication, who said...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-05, 09:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,185
Posted By Huffer

Holy Cow, Guy! Don't you have problems with sun...

Holy Cow, Guy! Don't you have problems with sun glare off of those fenders? ;)

Beauty-ful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-05, 01:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,604
Posted By Huffer

Only when someone dumps a bucket of water on...

Only when someone dumps a bucket of water on you... :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-05, 04:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,583
Posted By Huffer

Pic's?

Pic's?
Forum: Mountain - Plains
10-26-05, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 35,519
Posted By Huffer

Congrats, Denver! That's great news. To...

Congrats, Denver! That's great news.

To stay on topic, on Monday I did my normal ride over to Chatfield Res., loop around to the E. Entrance and back. As I came back by the Boat Storage / Dry...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-05, 09:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,007
Posted By Huffer

RE: the RBR newsletter, they specifically...

RE: the RBR newsletter, they specifically recommended chocolate milk for the right mix of protein, carbs, fat, etc. Sometimes that works for me, otherwise it's a big glass of water followed by a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-05, 10:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 902
Posted By Huffer

This is my first full year of riding in 20 years....

This is my first full year of riding in 20 years. My goals were pretty simple:

Ride every month (I've been a serious weather weenie) - missed one so far due to travel and weather and excuses /...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-05, 10:18 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,849
Posted By Huffer

My wife is a non-cyclist who regularly works...

My wife is a non-cyclist who regularly works 80-hour weeks, hates to sweat, and is so tight she squeaks when she walks. Maybe that last part is just her new shoes... Her 7 year-old bike has about...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-05, 10:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,069
Posted By Huffer

A friend/relative of THE KNAVE, perhaps!?!?!

A friend/relative of THE KNAVE, perhaps!?!?!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-05, 09:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,267
Posted By Huffer

:D My fave - "the watch has no date feature so...

:D My fave - "the watch has no date feature so you don't have to worry about setting the date every couple months".

Now that's convenient!

I have a small watch collection, and used to spend...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-05, 10:15 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,220
Posted By Huffer

Of course - all cats speak French, and disdain...

Of course - all cats speak French, and disdain the less civilized tongues. It's the only was I was able to make friends with my Mom's cats. It probably helps that about all I remember of high...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-05, 10:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,536
Posted By Huffer

When I was a kid we had a Huffy BMX-style beater...

When I was a kid we had a Huffy BMX-style beater and a couple of rusty cruiser-type bikes. Between my brother and I we had dozens of "Hey - watch this!" wipeouts, which still bring tears of laughter...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-05, 09:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,345
Posted By Huffer

My helmet-mount mirror has been sitting on the...

My helmet-mount mirror has been sitting on the workbench for 4 months. I haven't mounted it yet because I hate the thought of wasting $15 on a 7 year-old helmet that probably needs to be replaced...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-05, 08:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 725
Posted By Huffer

Check out this double-wrap by TheOtherGuy a few...

Check out this double-wrap by TheOtherGuy a few posts down the page (Pic of red tape). Bonus points if you include the twine wrap!

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=147397
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-05, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,120,789
Posted By Huffer

What a fascinating thread! I'm amazed at the...

What a fascinating thread! I'm amazed at the range of geometries, fork styles, tubing styles, etc. seen here so far. My amazement can be explained by my ignorance of most things MTB. I just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-05, 02:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,091
Posted By Huffer

Duane, that is truly beautiful - and hilarious! ...

Duane, that is truly beautiful - and hilarious! The riders you pass (assuming they catch a glimpse of the top-tube decal) won't know whether to drool over the great paint job or just scratch their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-05, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By Huffer

If you know of a certified LFC fan who would pay...

If you know of a certified LFC fan who would pay big bucks (pounds / euros) for it, then unload it and use the funds to get something appropriate for the riding you plan to do.

If it wasn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-05, 01:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,543
Posted By Huffer

MTB - saddle is way too big, heavy, and cushy. ...

MTB - saddle is way too big, heavy, and cushy. It hurts way worse than my nearly non-padded Selle Italia Concours Light on my Roadie. Also, I've never liked the Grip Shifters - it requires...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-05, 01:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,146
Posted By Huffer

42 miles - my house to downtown Denver and back,...

42 miles - my house to downtown Denver and back, with a rest stop for coffee at the REI / Starbucks downtown. Rode with a neighbor who does that ride for a normal training ride. Averaged about 19...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-05, 12:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,067
Posted By Huffer

"Changing baby's diaper..." ROFL - some days...

"Changing baby's diaper..."

ROFL - some days that's how I feel confronting my 1 year-old!
Forum: Mountain - Plains
10-22-05, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 35,519
Posted By Huffer

I had a great little ride Thursday on trails and...

I had a great little ride Thursday on trails and gravel road from Highlands Ranch down to Castle Pines. I've been meaning to take some pictures of this ride, so I finally took the camera along and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 08:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,448
Posted By Huffer

Clif Bar in the jersey pocket for rides longer...

Clif Bar in the jersey pocket for rides longer than 90 minutes.

Candy Corn mixed roughly 50/50 with cashews for the occasional energy burst on shorter rides. Or just for a cheater snack at night.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-05, 09:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 539
Posted By Huffer

That's pretty good mileage! My first rides last...

That's pretty good mileage! My first rides last year were 6 to 10 miles. After a while I had a route that was 14 miles or so, and most of this year I've been doing a 25-mile route 3 or 4 times a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-05, 08:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,623
Posted By Huffer

I don't know much either, but my wife and her...

I don't know much either, but my wife and her sister had Ross road bikes as kids. I think they were basically inexpensive, mass-produced, heavy steel bikes sold through major dep't stores at the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-05, 12:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,273
Posted By Huffer

When I first started riding again, my BP was 135...

When I first started riding again, my BP was 135 over 85, with a resting heart rate of 65. That's taken at one of those free machines at the Target pharmacy, but it was consistent for several weeks....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-05, 03:03 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 13,233
Posted By Huffer

All I can say to the OP is, it sounds like you...

All I can say to the OP is, it sounds like you haven't ridden a decent steel bike lately, if ever.

I rode a dozen different bikes over a few months, and my back, shoulders, hands and butt didn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-05, 02:50 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,828
Posted By Huffer

I've got to admit that I hate wearing clothes...

I've got to admit that I hate wearing clothes with huge logos and text for shoe companies or whatnot, but I don't mind wearing stuff that supports small companies or causes (e.g., Life Is Good, an...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-05, 02:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,806
Posted By Huffer

What's your price range for "cheap"? To some,...

What's your price range for "cheap"? To some, that's a Gunnar frame for $700 - $900, but you may not find an online source. It depends on whether you're looking to build up a racing bike, rec....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-05, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 460
Posted By Huffer

I was discussing this with a TT buddy of mine...

I was discussing this with a TT buddy of mine several months ago. In his words, with a completely straight TT course, sounds great! However, he has yet to see such a thing, and he can't imagine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-05, 08:24 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 17,977
Posted By Huffer

Or lock it to your car bumper to keep your car...

Or lock it to your car bumper to keep your car from being towed or stolen! Wow. :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-05, 08:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,893
Posted By Huffer

Sorry, but that scuff on the right fork blade...

Sorry, but that scuff on the right fork blade just ruins it for me... ;)

Very, very nice work. And I like that pretty green (like the old Jam song...).

Stuff like this almost makes me want...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-05, 11:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 682
Posted By Huffer

After two bourbons, I'm still looking down and...

After two bourbons, I'm still looking down and trying to see where the washer is supposed to go ?!?...

:^)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-05, 10:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,947
Posted By Huffer

My LBS promises "free lifetime adjustments". I...

My LBS promises "free lifetime adjustments". I haven't figured out what this means, since if there's anything on my bike that needs "adjusting", I can generally figure it out myself.

On the other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-05, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,383
Posted By Huffer

That's a fantastic story, and a nice-looking...

That's a fantastic story, and a nice-looking bike. I remember riding in a "kid-a-pult" seat on the back of my mom's old single-speed, triple-top-tubed monster as a kid. I'm not sorry she got rid of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-05, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 520
Posted By Huffer

It looks to me like Silicone sealer tape. I...

It looks to me like Silicone sealer tape. I bought some in Home Depot. It's very flexible / stretchy, and it's generally used to seal flexible plastic pipe like in landscape drainage lines. ...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-08-05, 12:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,748
Posted By Huffer

Check these links out: ...

Check these links out:

http://www.dahon.ch/galery/pdf/2006_dahon_1.pdf

http://www.dahon.ch/galery/pdf/2006_dahon_2.pdf
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-08-05, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,567
Posted By Huffer

That is a valid concern, but they seem to offer...

That is a valid concern, but they seem to offer some (limited) variety of positions over the stock flat bars, it seems to me. They also could enable the rider to stretch out forward a bit more,...
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