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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 416
Posted By Dreaded1

Evil The Calling

This has been my dream bike for the last 2 years but hesitated on pulling the trigger. Now that I was about ready to pull the trigger, I found out Evil stopped making The Calling. I have no idea why,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-16-18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 908
Posted By Dreaded1

I just bought a new MTB that came with tuebless...

I just bought a new MTB that came with tuebless ready tires. I did the conversion myself, without too much hassle with about an hours worth of work.. I think I spent ~$50 for the tape, valve stems...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-06-18, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By Dreaded1

New bike day!!

After drooling over new mountain bikes for the last couple of years, and borrowing friend's bikes when I wanted to ride, I finally pulled the trigger and bought one. I am proud new ower of a 2018...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-18, 08:18 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,330
Posted By Dreaded1

Yup multiple times, mainly while trying to learn...

Yup multiple times, mainly while trying to learn to balance on the front wheel on my old bmx bikes when I was a kid.

As an adult I watched one of the neighborhood kids take my MTB for a ride up...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-18, 11:53 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 14,733
Posted By Dreaded1

I am on the Tifosi photochromatic bandwagon too....

I am on the Tifosi photochromatic bandwagon too. I picked a pair up at a bike shop last year during a mountain bike trip.I originally got them because they were clear in the shop, and the pair I had...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-18, 10:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,644
Posted By Dreaded1

Here is another 7 day event in Upstate NY, the...

Here is another 7 day event in Upstate NY, the Erie Canal ride, from Buffalo to Albany NY. I have been flirting with doing this ride for years, but have yet to pull the trigger.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-17, 08:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,555
Posted By Dreaded1

The book of faces works for me.

The book of faces works for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-17, 08:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,202
Posted By Dreaded1

I use my old bike on the trainer. So after...

I use my old bike on the trainer. So after suffering through the winter on a 9 speed, the 11 speed will feel awesome once back on the roads.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-17, 07:13 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,627
Posted By Dreaded1

Picked up the kickr last night and it is in...

Picked up the kickr last night and it is in excellent condition, no noticeable wear on the drive belt and everything seemed ducky. When I got it home the first thing I did was check the firmware and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-17, 09:52 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,603
Posted By Dreaded1

A used Wahoo Kickr off of Craigslist. The weather...

A used Wahoo Kickr off of Craigslist. The weather is going to turn to crap soon, time to prepare for basement riding.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-17, 07:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,627
Posted By Dreaded1

If the hybrid is geared similarly I would go that...

If the hybrid is geared similarly I would go that route. I have been using my old road bike on the trainer so I didn't ahve to worry about tire wear, and now with the Kickr I wont have to worry about...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-17, 09:21 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,627
Posted By Dreaded1

My friend just picked up the "17 Kickr, it came...

My friend just picked up the "17 Kickr, it came with the 11 speed cassette.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-17, 09:07 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,627
Posted By Dreaded1

Thank you all for the input. I hadn't planned on...

Thank you all for the input. I hadn't planned on getting the Climb anyway. I am just replacing a mag trainer that is at least 15 years old.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-17, 06:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,627
Posted By Dreaded1

The bike I use on the trainer does not have disc...

The bike I use on the trainer does not have disc so I will be set there, that one also has a 10 speed cassette which is on the used Kickr. He just got back to me and is only willing to drop to $675,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-17, 01:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,627
Posted By Dreaded1

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-17, 01:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,627
Posted By Dreaded1

I had planned to pick up the Snap over the...

I had planned to pick up the Snap over the Winter. But I just found a 2014 Kickr on CL for $700, going to try to get him down to $600. Are there any major design changes from to 2014 to 2017 that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-11-17, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 974
Posted By Dreaded1

I used the Wahoo speed, cadence and HR last year...

I used the Wahoo speed, cadence and HR last year when I started on my trained again. Love them. I have been using them on the road all season too. The only problems I had were battery related.
Forum: Northeast
10-02-17, 07:55 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,324
Posted By Dreaded1

I rode a 3 state century last Friday ...

I rode a 3 state century last Friday
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-17, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6,260
Views: 569,609
Posted By Dreaded1

I think my next one will be a supported charity...

I think my next one will be a supported charity ride, probably the Tour De Cure. Any you are correct they are not easy. Felt fine through 60 miles, then it started to get tough.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-17, 06:50 AM
Replies: 6,260
Views: 569,609
Posted By Dreaded1

Knocked out my first century on Friday. I rode...

Knocked out my first century on Friday. I rode with 2 other riders, we hit 3 states, NY, Mass, and VT, 5800 elevation, 6 hours 21 minutes, 101.3 miles, 15.9 avg speed
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-17, 05:45 AM
Replies: 6,260
Views: 569,609
Posted By Dreaded1

I put in 32 miles last night, which is getting...

I put in 32 miles last night, which is getting harder to do with the sun setting so early now. Those miles were the last miles I needed to get to my 1000 mile goal this year. At 42 yeas old, my first...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-17, 05:20 AM
Replies: 6,260
Views: 569,609
Posted By Dreaded1

29 miles yesterday after work, chasing the sun as...

29 miles yesterday after work, chasing the sun as it was setting. Realised I still haven't mounted my head light in case I am out too and the sun sets before I get home. The entire ride I told myself...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-17, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Dreaded1

The trip went well this weekend, the bike held up...

The trip went well this weekend, the bike held up and came back in one peice. But, man am I out of practice on a mountain bike. I was not looking far enough ahead on the trails and a lot of stuff...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-06-17, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Dreaded1

It was brand new in the basement of the bike...

It was brand new in the basement of the bike shop. I put the first scratches on it when I rode it Monday. Definitely a slight adjustment persiod since I have only been road riding over the past few...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-06-17, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Dreaded1

The demo wasn't going to work out. I wouldn't...

The demo wasn't going to work out. I wouldn't have thebike back in time so I only had to pay for 3 days. I stopped by my LBS and asked if they had any demos, they didn't. But one of the mechs had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-17, 07:41 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,955
Posted By Dreaded1

I didn't lie, I just didnt tell her about the new...

I didn't lie, I just didnt tell her about the new bike. We have a joint account which we both pay into and all of our bills are paid out of, I have separate accounts that have I have my spending...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-31-17, 07:24 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 30,058
Posted By Dreaded1

I have a Bolt and often ride with another that...

I have a Bolt and often ride with another that has one. Frequently his will show a greater total distance than mine does. I have mine setup for autocalculating the wheel size, and when I set his up I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-17, 05:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,917
Posted By Dreaded1

Wahoo just released the Bolt Mini computer that...

Wahoo just released the Bolt Mini computer that is $99 and comes with the speed sensor, after that you just need the HR strap and candence. This unit does not hae GPS but works with Ant+ and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-28-17, 05:55 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 49,335
Posted By Dreaded1

I went out on a 71 mile over the weekend and we...

I went out on a 71 mile over the weekend and we both have a Bolt. When I first got my Bolt I set the wheel size for 700x25, but have since changed it to auto dectect. I helped him install and set up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-17, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6,260
Views: 569,609
Posted By Dreaded1

71 miles, kept it flat on purpose, 1400 fet of...

71 miles, kept it flat on purpose, 1400 fet of elevation. 2 riders and we did it in 4hr 1 min, I was pretty happy we could keep a decent pace with just the 2 of us. We were training for a century, I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-25-17, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Dreaded1

Bike demo

I haven't been on a mountain bikein 15 years. But I recently acquired some additional free time (reads: became single) and a group of guys I used to ride with invited me on a mountain bike trip in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-17, 08:15 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,466
Posted By Dreaded1

During the ride last night I was more cognizent...

During the ride last night I was more cognizent of what I think about during decents for 2 reasons. 1) this thread. 2) A friend of mine scared the crap out of himself last week because he incured a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-17, 08:04 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 12,121
Posted By Dreaded1

No, and that is part of the reason I am single as...

No, and that is part of the reason I am single as of 3 weeks ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-17, 05:54 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 19,867
Posted By Dreaded1

I picked up my first new road bike in 20 years...

I picked up my first new road bike in 20 years this year, it came with disc. No difference in price between it and the non disc version. For my riding level and weight, the weight penalty of disc...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-09-17, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 21,577
Posted By Dreaded1

A friend of mine just picked up a Windsor from...

A friend of mine just picked up a Windsor from BD. I stopped by to look at it on Friday and something seemed off. The geometry looked odd, the wheel base looked short, and the front of the bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-17, 10:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,447
Posted By Dreaded1

Congrats, keep up the good work When I...

Congrats, keep up the good work

When I originally started following the Clyde thread this year, I was a baby Clyde, 210lbs. I had been hanging around that weight for the last 5-10 years. This...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-17, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6,260
Views: 569,609
Posted By Dreaded1

31 yesterday. Went out with a friend who has...

31 yesterday. Went out with a friend who has gotten much faster than me in recent years. I told him that I didn't think I was in the mood to hammer, so I wanted to keep a moderate pace around 16-18....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-17, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,733
Posted By Dreaded1

10% at Wahoo Fitness | Connected Cycling,...

10% at Wahoo Fitness | Connected Cycling, Running, and Fitness (http://www.wahoofitness.com/) today using promo code TDF2017.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-17, 10:32 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 11,682
Posted By Dreaded1

Actually Historic first: A double-disc Tour de...

Actually
Historic first: A double-disc Tour de France time trial bike - BikeRadar (http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/article/a-pizza-powered-disc-disc-tour-de-france-time-trial-bike-50287/)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-17, 12:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,556
Posted By Dreaded1

If you wanted to mount your S7 to handlebars or...

If you wanted to mount your S7 to handlebars or wear the armband carrier and then use the S-Health app that would work with a chest strap HRM. In one of the "electronics and gadgets" threads someone...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-12-17, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 902
Posted By Dreaded1

Stay away from the Samsung Gear Fit 2. I have...

Stay away from the Samsung Gear Fit 2. I have one, and using it as a connected device, counting steps is fine. But as far fitness tracking it sucks. It has an "auto detect workout" feature. I have...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-10-17, 08:25 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 49,335
Posted By Dreaded1

It took a few days longer than expected (partly...

It took a few days longer than expected (partly due to the holiday) but I received my replacement Bolt on Wed, July 5th, and I am very happy to have it back. After riding with all of that data at...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-30-17, 09:51 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 49,335
Posted By Dreaded1

I have been using a Bolt all season. Last week I...

I have been using a Bolt all season. Last week I was warming up for a ride and went to delete the short warmup lap I did. When I pushed the center button I heard a crack, and the screen when blank. I...
Forum: Commuting
06-15-17, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 193,240
Posted By Dreaded1

Beautiful 57 degree 14 mile ride in today. ...

Beautiful 57 degree 14 mile ride in today.
Proper preparation is key, unlike what I did today. Last night I loaded my pannier up with the supplies I needed for today, this morning I added a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-17, 10:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,000
Posted By Dreaded1

I have aero bars and bar ends on my flatbar,...

I have aero bars and bar ends on my flatbar, just for the additional hand position and you can lean over and stretch out on flatter sections of the road.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-17, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6,260
Views: 569,609
Posted By Dreaded1

41 miles out to a covered bridge and back on...

41 miles out to a covered bridge and back on Saturday. I left late, it was hotter than I expected and I ran out of water. Luckily I planned the route to go by a bike shop on the way home, they hooked...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-17, 09:49 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 36,833
Posted By Dreaded1

Purchased a new bike this year. '17 Masi Gran...

Purchased a new bike this year. '17 Masi Gran Corsa, it came in 2 versions cable disc and canti, for the exact same price. I discussed the disc option with my LBS and ended up with the disc for 2...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-08-17, 10:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,558
Posted By Dreaded1

I went out for 3 test rides last night. 1st...

I went out for 3 test rides last night.
1st ride with speed sensor the distance was 1.1 miles
2nd ride w/o speed sensor, the bolt showed speed, distance and avg speed pretty quickly. The distance...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-07-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,558
Posted By Dreaded1

I found this answer in the Element Group on...

I found this answer in the Element Group on Google. Basically supporting what @mulveyr (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=187487) stated, speed sensor not required, but tend to be more accurate...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-07-17, 07:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,558
Posted By Dreaded1

I have never tried to ride without the speed...

I have never tried to ride without the speed sensor while using my Bolt. But I can't imagine Wahoo selling a speed sensor as part of the package, if the Bolt was also capable of using GPS to...
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