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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-15-10, 01:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,142
Posted By omesh

So I did my first set of CX intervals today at...

So I did my first set of CX intervals today at our team's cx-practice on my SSCX. It was a beat-down. Especially trying to keep up with the higher category cx-veteran-racers on their tricked out...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-09, 05:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,479
Posted By omesh

Thanks! Ill try that next time!

Thanks! Ill try that next time!
Forum: Commuting
09-23-09, 04:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,479
Posted By omesh

just tacking onto this thread (kind of a...

just tacking onto this thread (kind of a hijack!). I took 3.5 years off the bike, and made a return last month. Today was my first commute via bike (~24mi one way) from work to home. It was great....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-05, 02:12 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,842
Posted By omesh

:roflmao: hahaha I'm afraid to tell my...

:roflmao: hahaha
I'm afraid to tell my girlfriend that the real reason i wear such dark sunglasses is to check out the local scenery...and not the trees! :eek:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-05, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 480
Posted By omesh

Which oppertunity to take...

This is going to be a long post, so strap in!

I have one road bike which I absolutely Love!
It is a 2003 Giant TCR Composite (carbon) with full Ultegra build and mavic cosmos wheels.

I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-04, 02:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,683
Posted By omesh

if we can find an efnet server or something, we...

if we can find an efnet server or something, we can make #bikeforums !
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-03-03, 01:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,809
Posted By omesh

It is official! Heras has left USPS! um holy...

It is official! Heras has left USPS! um holy crap, '04 TdF heating up!

http://www.usps-berryfloor.com/news.aspx?lang=en&co=USA&ID=244
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-03, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 565
Posted By omesh

Yes, I wash my bibs after each ride. I'm going...

Yes, I wash my bibs after each ride. I'm going to try some cortizone type cream to get me through this weekend and if it doesn't heal by Monday ill go to a doc.

-o
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-03, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 565
Posted By omesh

nope, no scent as far as I can tell....just lots...

nope, no scent as far as I can tell....just lots of little bumps, and a slight redness. I found myself scratching the crap out of my inner thigh as I slept last night. do you think gold-bond might...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-03, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 565
Posted By omesh

uhm...rash...

oooooook so i never thought I'd be posting to an entire forum about this, but i figured the only people that might understand are cyclists! (and doctors). Sooo after my long Sunday ride, I noticed a...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-12-03, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By omesh

another vote here for the 1upUSA trainer. I...

another vote here for the 1upUSA trainer. I tried my friends Cycleops fluid 2 Trainer....and in my opinion, it doesn't compare to the 1up trainer. you wont be disapointed, and even if you are...you...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-03, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,619
Posted By omesh

I use speedplay X2s, and sidi energy2s. I have...

I use speedplay X2s, and sidi energy2s. I have them dialed in correctly so my feet are in perfect position. I guess I just need to practice spinning above 115 cadence more often.

-Omesh
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-03, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,619
Posted By omesh

hip-rock at ultra high cadence

First let me say that my normal pedaling-technique consists of 90-100 cadence spinning...

I was on the trainer today following my PC Coach program, and it says to do 30 mins of 115-130cadence...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-03, 08:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
Posted By omesh

here's a vote for the Vetta V100HR w/ cadence...

here's a vote for the Vetta V100HR w/ cadence option. i love mine, and it works great!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-28-03, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 974
Posted By omesh

suspension corrected fork?

Hello!
I am in the process of converting my Giant Rincon mtb (which is collecting dust) into a SS...the only question I have is about the fork. Right now it has a 65mm travel front suspension...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-03, 11:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,682
Posted By omesh

vote for speedplay X series here, love them, and...

vote for speedplay X series here, love them, and will never go back to spd, or look
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-03, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 862
Posted By omesh

I drive an Impreza WRX and I ride a TCR...

I drive an Impreza WRX and I ride a TCR Carbon....tho i would LIKE an IF to add to my stable of bikes :D :crash: :D

-omesh
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-03, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By omesh

haha damn! so um what should i do with the jar of...

haha damn! so um what should i do with the jar of this stuff i have :crash: Will it help if i rub it on the "saddle-sores" spot on my skin if i get it after a few of the 6-8hour in-the-saddle-days,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-03, 08:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By omesh

umm....chamios cream...

dumb question of the day: How do I correctly (properly) use Chamios cream? I noticed as I was reading around that its mostly for the pure leather chamios. but I have mostly Voler and Santini...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-03, 03:10 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 17,981
Posted By omesh

haha oh lordy, please tell me you're joking...

haha oh lordy, please tell me you're joking :crash: What about pro riders like Lance armstrong, someone should inform silly Mr. Armstrong that he's not respecting himself and tell him to slip on some...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-03, 02:20 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,279,816
Posted By omesh

haha some redneck-ish guy yelled at me out of a...

haha some redneck-ish guy yelled at me out of a blue beater pickup truck on the commute home *git off the road*.....first i was a little worried, then I just thought of Cletus from the simpsons, and...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-03, 10:20 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,279,816
Posted By omesh

thanks guys! Im going to scour the yard-sales...

thanks guys! Im going to scour the yard-sales this weekend and see if I can find an older road/touring/cross bike. Id prefer to ride that style of bike on my commute over the mtb.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-03, 08:35 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,279,816
Posted By omesh

My *very first* commute ride-report: ...

My *very first* commute ride-report:

Well....today I did it! I rode to work! Its about an 18 mile one way trip via car, and the route i rode took me 1hour 15 mins according to my stopwatch. That...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-03, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,883
Posted By omesh

I actually HAVE that Black Giro Pneumo, it is...

I actually HAVE that Black Giro Pneumo, it is wonderful. I too thought that the black would be way too hot in the heat, but the Giro's excellent venting system creates a huge airflow throughout the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-03, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 426
Posted By omesh

Actually it was my plantar-fasica that I had...

Actually it was my plantar-fasica that I had gotten micro-tears in. which runs from the ball of the foot to the heel, on the bottom of the foot. I've already been through numerous therapies and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-03, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 426
Posted By omesh

ankle brace suggestions?

Hello!
Well...let me first say that I wear custom inserts for my feet because i tore the plantar-fascia in both feet about 6 months ago. Now i wear custom inserts in my shoes all the time. I was...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-03, 03:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,504
Posted By omesh

human bean: springfield to Tysons corner ...

human bean:

springfield to Tysons corner :eek: :mad:

16.5 miles one way through N. VA traffic...*shudder* at the thought
Forum: Commuting
03-12-03, 12:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,504
Posted By omesh

i am not sure if i am mixtaken, a cross bike uses...

i am not sure if i am mixtaken, a cross bike uses rougly the same size tires as a road bike (700cc?) or does it use the 26" mtb tires...the only thing im afraid of getting a true "road bike" for...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-03, 11:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,504
Posted By omesh

good beginner commuter

hello! I did a "drive-test" of a possible route to work this morning....16.5 miles! one way! :eek:

I was thinking of converting my old crappy Giant Rincon mountain bike into a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-02, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By omesh

on my mtb ive ridden the standard SPD type...

on my mtb ive ridden the standard SPD type pedals....on the road bike for now...since im still waiting for my Sidis to arrive, im just using a SPD pedal with my mtb shoe....I was thinking speedplays...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-02, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By omesh

time impact pedals?

Well i tried seaching, but couldn't come up with much. Im looking for a new set of pedals to go along with my new bike. Anyone tried the Time Impact pedals? I checked out some reviews on...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-02, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 545
Posted By omesh

i can get to the parkway in 15 mins....soo...can...

i can get to the parkway in 15 mins....soo...can ya look on that 'bike friendly' map and check a route for me? :) hehe
Forum: Commuting
12-16-02, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 545
Posted By omesh

prosperity is pretty bad, risk of falling off the...

prosperity is pretty bad, risk of falling off the street because its so narrow with cars rushing through there (speeding!!) in the mornings/afternoons...hmmm...i may try a trial run this friday,...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-02, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 545
Posted By omesh

wow! thankyou!!!!! i will drive that route and...

wow! thankyou!!!!! i will drive that route and see how it is. I was thinking of maybe going rolling to southhampton to braddock to wakefield chappel, to right on little river turn pike, then left on...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-02, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 545
Posted By omesh

I guess a general area where you might know is...

I guess a general area where you might know is let say.....the Bike Lane bike shop on the corner of burke center pkwy/old keen mill rd. i can ge to that shop in 5 mins by bike. I can also get to...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-02, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 545
Posted By omesh

need some help from N. VA commutesr

Ive decided that I want to try and commute 2-3 days a week to work. yipee! however. my question is that i am unsure of a relatively 'good' route from springfield to vienna/tysons corner. If anyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-02, 06:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,509
Posted By omesh

wow, didnt realize there were so many people on...

wow, didnt realize there were so many people on BF that lived in N. VA!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-02, 05:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,509
Posted By omesh

Hey RedBeard. I also live in springfield, VA!...

Hey RedBeard.
I also live in springfield, VA! Maybe we can ride together sometime, im usually pedaling around the city trying not to get side-swiped by cars :crash: If you see a young brown kid on...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-02, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By omesh

Ill try and post some pics sometime this...

Ill try and post some pics sometime this week....after i wipe the drool off of the bike :D
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-02, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 708
Posted By omesh

YAY! new bike!

:D Well if some of you remember a few months ago i began inquiring about 'which would be better caad5 frame or a tcr frame blah blah.....then i was in my LBS poking around and i stumbled across the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-02, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 803
Posted By omesh

I got a chance last friday to test 'drive' one of...

I got a chance last friday to test 'drive' one of the new Giant TCR 1 Composite bikes. Wow. it accelerated very quickly. Even tho i was just wearing some cargo shorts and tennis shoes, the ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-02, 07:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By omesh

thanks for the replies guys! I am working with my...

thanks for the replies guys! I am working with my friend that works at a bike shop to score me a deal on a 02 TCR frame, ill let you know how it turns out! :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-02, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By omesh

It would be either a 54cm c'date or a size M TCR....

It would be either a 54cm c'date or a size M TCR. what ride quality? i plan on riding 50-80 miles on weekends and maybe 60-80 miles during the week, mostly on the road, and on a trail on the weekend,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-02, 08:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By omesh

fame choice: TCR or Caad5

I think I have narrowed down my choices of frameset for my new road bike....giant TCR frameset...or c'dale CAAD5 frameset...It's hard to say which one is better by riding them, since i will be using...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-02, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 866
Posted By omesh

the only reason not keeping me from getting that...

the only reason not keeping me from getting that gvh special...is that i cant shell out that kind of cash at once :(...i have to purchase in parts so i can pay my other bills (being a poor college...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-02, 02:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 866
Posted By omesh

My friend says the chrome decals on the black...

My friend says the chrome decals on the black look hideous (he has the red caad5, that punk!)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-02, 02:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 866
Posted By omesh

I am highbidder on it right now! :D

I am highbidder on it right now! :D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-02, 01:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 866
Posted By omesh

good point!...

good point! ........hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...............
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-02, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 866
Posted By omesh

well....all i get for that $1290...is the...

well....all i get for that $1290...is the frame/components/wheels, i still need handlebars/stem/seatpost/seat/bartape....and um...misc stuff :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-02, 01:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 866
Posted By omesh

What do you think of this deal, that GVH offered...

What do you think of this deal, that GVH offered me:

This is from GVH website:

"Each built-up bicycle includes the 2002 Shimano Ultegra 9spd gruppo(derailleurs, STI levers, calipers, crankset,...
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