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Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-10, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,101
Posted By LinebackerU

OP, what were you riding before the CAAD9?

OP, what were you riding before the CAAD9?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-10, 09:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 757
Posted By LinebackerU

People naturally perceive more expensive things...

People naturally perceive more expensive things to be better. You're falling into that trap.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-10, 08:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,101
Posted By LinebackerU

You're really only giving the CAAD9 "a few weeks"...

You're really only giving the CAAD9 "a few weeks" before punting on it? That seems premature. Also, you probably won't be able to discern a 5mm different in top tube length.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-10, 06:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,200
Posted By LinebackerU

I'm a big fan of Hammer Voler bibs, but the price...

I'm a big fan of Hammer Voler bibs, but the price has gone up by $20 since last year.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-10, 07:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 590
Posted By LinebackerU

The saddle that came on my bike was a Selle San...

The saddle that came on my bike was a Selle San Marco Ponza. It was so uncomfortable that, 5 miles into my first ride on it, I had to get off the bike and walk because everything had gone numb. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-10, 05:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 590
Posted By LinebackerU

If you want her to get into cycling, don't have...

If you want her to get into cycling, don't have her ride the trainer. Riding a trainer removes everything that is good about cycling and just leaves the hard bits.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-10, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,220
Posted By LinebackerU

Either that or he just doesn't have reasonable...

Either that or he just doesn't have reasonable expectations for a sale price. Most people expect to be able to sell a used bike for much more than it's worth.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,508
Posted By LinebackerU

I've read reviews of carbon frames that described...

I've read reviews of carbon frames that described the ride quality as "wooden". That's generally considered to be a bad thing.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-10, 09:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,964
Posted By LinebackerU

The frame itself is probably too small (as...

The frame itself is probably too small (as evidenced by the large-angle stem, tons of spacers and large amount of seatpost showing). Having your seat far forward suggests that the reach of the frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-10, 01:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,512
Posted By LinebackerU

Yeah, that seems to be the standard seatpost on...

Yeah, that seems to be the standard seatpost on most of Cannondale's non-flagship bikes. My Six Carbon 5 certainly had one.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 850
Posted By LinebackerU

Why do you want to change it? What are you...

Why do you want to change it? What are you hoping to improve?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-10, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 625
Posted By LinebackerU

Those things sure seem like a gimmick to me. ...

Those things sure seem like a gimmick to me. I've never tried one, but any company that brags their "For 100-milers" saddle is "very soft" seems suspect.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-10, 04:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,517
Posted By LinebackerU

How slow are people riding that they need flat...

How slow are people riding that they need flat bars to stay in control? I use my road bike to run my dogs, and we'll go as slow as 6-7 mph once they're getting tired. Not only is it possible to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-10, 04:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 336
Posted By LinebackerU

Call or email the company. I had a problem with...

Call or email the company. I had a problem with my 1up trainer about a year ago, contacted the company, and some EXTREMELY helpful person got in touch with me within a day. He was high enough up in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-10, 05:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,517
Posted By LinebackerU

If somebody says, "I think I want to get into...

If somebody says, "I think I want to get into cycling" then I'd say a hybrid is an extremely poor idea. Worst-case, the person doesn't enjoy it and the bike sits in the garage. Best-case, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-10, 08:00 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,855
Posted By LinebackerU

Yeah, that definitely adjusts for tilt. You see...

Yeah, that definitely adjusts for tilt. You see the curved piece above the word "Kalin"? When the bolt is loose, you can pick up that entire piece of metal and rotate it. There are teeth in there...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-10, 02:54 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,855
Posted By LinebackerU

Tip: don't wear jeans while riding. Try a...

Tip: don't wear jeans while riding. Try a different saddle, as it should not be uncomfortable. You probably also need some time on the bike to adjust to riding long distances.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-10, 12:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,999
Posted By LinebackerU

Just got back from my afternoon ride. Everything...

Just got back from my afternoon ride. Everything was great, until I rode past somebody's house who apparently didn't have their dog on a leash at all. I heard barking behind me, and I turned around...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-10, 10:21 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,500
Posted By LinebackerU

Really? The retractable leash that they sell in...

Really? The retractable leash that they sell in every pet store in America is illegal? Against the law? People are fined for using them?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-10, 10:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,855
Posted By LinebackerU

Epic commuter bike.

Epic commuter bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-10, 06:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,999
Posted By LinebackerU

Ok, combine the two! Does anyone bike with their...

Ok, combine the two! Does anyone bike with their dogs to exercise them? I take both of my beagles running this way (at the same time!) The smaller dog can go about 11 mph, but my bigger beagle's...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-10, 05:58 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,855
Posted By LinebackerU

It's a nice-looking bike for a great price, but...

It's a nice-looking bike for a great price, but it does not appear that you've succeeded in getting one that's your size.

Also, flip it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-10, 04:38 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,341
Posted By LinebackerU

Link to provide feedback to the ESPN Ombudsman: ...

Link to provide feedback to the ESPN Ombudsman:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?id=2826900
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,208
Posted By LinebackerU

I spent a month in Yuma one day in 2008. ...

I spent a month in Yuma one day in 2008. Actually it was about 3 weeks. But you should definitely check out El Pappagallo for Mexican food; it was the best restaurant I found in that town.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-10, 08:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 370
Posted By LinebackerU

Easton EC90 fork for $175 on Pricepoint

https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/19542-315_EASE98-269-Overstock_Parts--/Easton-EC90-Aero-Fork---Carbon.htm

If that didn't completely clash with my blue bike, I'd be all over it. Or is that a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-09, 09:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,480
Posted By LinebackerU

Generally your skills are listed on your resume,...

Generally your skills are listed on your resume, and you don't get to exhibit your intelligence, attitude and personality to a manager unless your resume is impressive enough to warrant consideration.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-09, 09:40 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,480
Posted By LinebackerU

Just remember: someday you WILL actually have to...

Just remember: someday you WILL actually have to make a living, and it's tough to get a job with this resume:

-High School graduate
-Golf course driving range ball retriever
-Cat-3 bicycle racer
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-09, 06:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,280
Posted By LinebackerU

I'll second the "not a serious question"...

I'll second the "not a serious question" position. Who can buy a house and not know how a credit card works?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-09, 09:38 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,331
Posted By LinebackerU

Nice saddle angle...is that after the bike shop...

Nice saddle angle...is that after the bike shop was done fitting you on it?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-09, 09:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,712
Posted By LinebackerU

Except for the mismatched wheels, I think that's...

Except for the mismatched wheels, I think that's sweet.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-09, 05:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,099
Posted By LinebackerU

Unless you have your stationary bike in the gym...

Unless you have your stationary bike in the gym set up EXTREMELY aggressively, your posture on that is likely much more upright than on your road bike. Further, how many 3-4 hour rides do you do...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-09, 06:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,221
Posted By LinebackerU

It's surprising that you bought the bike without...

It's surprising that you bought the bike without going for a test ride, or even touching it, first (I presume this is true, since you were surprised by the weight.) Glad you're happy with it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-09, 05:34 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,506
Posted By LinebackerU

You bought a police scanner and now you hear...

You bought a police scanner and now you hear about crime more frequently? Shocking development. Chances are that the crime hasn't "gotten worse" since you started riding there; you're just more...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-09, 07:46 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,506
Posted By LinebackerU

"I don't want alternatives that would allow me to...

"I don't want alternatives that would allow me to bike. I want you to tell me that my mom is being unreasonable."
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-09, 06:21 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,506
Posted By LinebackerU

Ride at 6am, do homework at 6:30pm, go to bed at...

Ride at 6am, do homework at 6:30pm, go to bed at 10pm. Problem solved. "School at 8:30" sounds like "look, I get to sleep in!" to most working people.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-09, 05:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,346
Posted By LinebackerU

Flip it.

Flip it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-09, 07:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 828
Posted By LinebackerU

I've definitely hit my max before (but without a...

I've definitely hit my max before (but without a HR monitor on me), and from that experience I know that I didn't hit it last night.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-09, 04:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 828
Posted By LinebackerU

Thanks for the input. The formula I found was...

Thanks for the input. The formula I found was (206.8-0.67*age), and the article claimed this was more accurate than the 220-age. My instinct is always to trust the data rather than some estimate, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 828
Posted By LinebackerU

Edge 305 heart rate accuracy

The heart rate monitor on my Garmin Edge 305 is the first that I've owned, and I just started using it today. I'm 25, and the Edge told me my max heart rate should be 193. That seems to agree well...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-09, 05:53 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,933
Posted By LinebackerU

Here's a hint: at that price, they're all great. ...

Here's a hint: at that price, they're all great. Pick the one that looks the best to you.

Why do you have to spend $3500, anyway? Get a Giant Defy Advanced...that will probably be different than...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-09, 04:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,638
Posted By LinebackerU

That Bike Radar review is the only in-depth ride...

That Bike Radar review is the only in-depth ride review I've seen (or either the '09 or '10 Six Carbon), other that Bicycling's short, super-positive review. I believe that the frame itself is the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 930
Posted By LinebackerU

Ride slower on your road bike while she rides her...

Ride slower on your road bike while she rides her mountain bike? I'm pretty sure the speed difference between you and your 11 year old daughter is not an equipment issue.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-09, 09:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,227
Posted By LinebackerU

Do you think this will drive down prices on the...

Do you think this will drive down prices on the 305?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-09, 08:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,347
Posted By LinebackerU

Sit and hope. It's a $200 gamble, assuming a...

Sit and hope. It's a $200 gamble, assuming a warranty would be honored following an eBay sale of a used item.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-09, 08:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,275
Posted By LinebackerU

What % improvement in performance do you think an...

What % improvement in performance do you think an aero seat tube confers? One would think the airflow is already greatly disturbed by the front of the bike, front wheel, water bottles and your legs...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-09, 04:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,347
Posted By LinebackerU

So, just throwing this out there: Those are...

So, just throwing this out there: Those are extremely cheap. Wouldn't it be worthwhile to buy them under the assumption that Mavic will eventually issue a recall/replacement that actually fixes...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-09, 06:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,570
Posted By LinebackerU

Anything wrong with throwing the road bike in the...

Anything wrong with throwing the road bike in the trainer? I know some people worry about their skewers, but apart from that, it seems unlikely that the trainer would do any damage...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-09, 05:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,174
Posted By LinebackerU

How would a bike frame experience prolonged,...

How would a bike frame experience prolonged, cyclic loading in an axis in which it's not designed to take loads? I know that the premise of the book is based on fatiguing carbon in non-design axes,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-09, 04:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,162
Posted By LinebackerU

I imagine the people who own brick and mortar...

I imagine the people who own brick and mortar stores see value in people simply coming into the store to browse. I understand where you're coming from, but certainly not every customer who comes...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-09, 06:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,007
Posted By LinebackerU

I just picked up a Giro Pneumo, which I assume...

I just picked up a Giro Pneumo, which I assume was a close-out of last year's model (since Giro isn't making that one this year). I got mine for $70, here's a sale at Nashbar for the same price:
...
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