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Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,202
Posted By Red is Faster!

Wow

After seeing that pic, i think i would have 2nd 3rd on 100th thoughts about the procedure too. Eeesh. Makes me not want to eat pasta with red sauce ever again.....
Forum: Introductions
01-22-08, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 330
Posted By Red is Faster!

Here we go with the "Tampa Bay" talk again. You...

Here we go with the "Tampa Bay" talk again. You sound like the Monday Night Football anouncers......

Welcome ctborder!!! What part of the "Tampa Bay Region" do you live near? Neighborhood? ...
Forum: Introductions
01-22-08, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By Red is Faster!

Seminole Heights resident here....

Nice to meet you. I live on Osborne near the big park. Reply back. There is a lot of active rides/races around town, you just need to know where to look. Drop me a line for more info.
Forum: Introductions
01-22-08, 08:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 302
Posted By Red is Faster!

Welcome!

I live and ride/race in Tampa too. USF has a great cycling team that would be a great starting place for you to learn if you want to compete. Go to http://www.usfcycling.com/ and contact Brandon.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-07, 08:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,109
Posted By Red is Faster!

ahhhhhhh Winter time on the BF! Shaving...

ahhhhhhh Winter time on the BF! Shaving threads. What bike should I buy. I missed you guys!

(GF loves the shaved legs, however now in winter, she complains if they aren't freshly shorn!)
09-25-07, 07:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 486
Posted By Red is Faster!

My Clydesdale Wheels Rock!

Just a quick story. 2 years ago I bought my first "really nice" wheels. A set of Mavic Ksyrium (sp?) SL's. I am 208 lbs. and 6'4" tall. I have killed a set of Bontragers and another "no name" set...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-07, 07:01 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,987
Posted By Red is Faster!

I had a shifting problem that sounds VERY...

I had a shifting problem that sounds VERY similar. I could NEVER get the rear deraileur adjusted right. I took it to two mechanics that could not fix it either. Both were VERY experienced but...
01-22-07, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,106
Posted By Red is Faster!

Campy Derailleur rebuild question

I know you can rebuild the shifters, but can you service the derailleur for this particular problem?

It's a Campy Chorus rear derailleur from 2006. Last summer I was with a group. We went around...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-06, 07:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,218
Posted By Red is Faster!

You can easily sell the Caad8 when it outgrows it...

You can easily sell the Caad8 when it outgrows it and get a good chunk of you rmoney back. Try doing that with a Trek 1000!

Lucky kid!
Forum: Introductions
07-24-06, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 220
Posted By Red is Faster!

I am a roadie from tampa. Don't know if I can...

I am a roadie from tampa. Don't know if I can help. I mostly ride for excercise.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-06, 09:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,692
Posted By Red is Faster!

I give her +1 for wearing out a pair of shorts! ...

I give her +1 for wearing out a pair of shorts! That rocks!

It's true. As a guy, you are doomed no matter what you say.

A woman (5'8" Blonde and Blue and pretty damn hot IMHO) in our group...
Forum: Introductions
07-24-06, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 417
Posted By Red is Faster!

All good advice above. I was a runner who kept...

All good advice above. I was a runner who kept getting nasty lower leg injuries (plantar, IT, Achilles Tendonitis, etc...) :mad: so I followed my docs advice to "spread the damage out". It has been...
Forum: Triathlon
06-19-06, 12:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,094
Posted By Red is Faster!

I take it and also have noticed that my knees...

I take it and also have noticed that my knees feel much more pain free. Again maybe it's all mental. One weekend I noticed my knees hurt and later realized that I had not taken my supplaments. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-06, 08:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,131
Posted By Red is Faster!

Another happy Fetish rider. I have a LAMIERINA...

Another happy Fetish rider. I have a LAMIERINA for TT and Triathlons. Very stiff and fast. I just placed at the Mad Beach triathlon and I placed at St. Anthony's with the same bike this year. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-06, 12:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,808
Posted By Red is Faster!

I must come out of the closet. I go both ways. ...

I must come out of the closet. I go both ways. I do both Triathlons and Road races!

Many of my Tri Geek friends are better "athletes" than a few of my roadie friends. But my roadie freinds KICK...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-06, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 334
Posted By Red is Faster!

I have an eight year old daughter and I am...

I have an eight year old daughter and I am divorced.

I bought a used spin bike from my local YMCA when they bought all new bikes. I set it up next to my TV and stereo. During the week I will...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-06, 09:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,341
Posted By Red is Faster!

Actually I have had two wrecks where my helmet...

Actually I have had two wrecks where my helmet was used to it's full potential. The first I came down sideways. The left side of the helmet met the pavement first and cracked open. Severe...
Forum: Triathlon
04-27-06, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 648
Posted By Red is Faster!

6' 4" 210 trying to maintain the "look good...

6' 4" 210 trying to maintain the "look good naked" thing (my favorite quote of the day).

It all depends on priorities. If you want to look like AHnolhd Swatzenwatever, then train like Ahnold. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-06, 08:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,170
Posted By Red is Faster!

I have found when jogging (yes I jog sometimes)...

I have found when jogging (yes I jog sometimes) that when a dog chases me, I turn around and run at the dog. Hold your arms out so you look bigger. It scares the hell out of them. They figure you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-06, 07:56 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,136
Posted By Red is Faster!

You admit to watching the Sound of Music? You...

You admit to watching the Sound of Music? You have memorized lines from said movie?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-06, 11:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,196
Posted By Red is Faster!

HPS LOVE the avatar! My next team will be...

HPS LOVE the avatar!

My next team will be named "Rex Qwon Do"

So this 160 lbs. woman in a spin class makes fun of me for having shaved legs and says "they look funny. Who do I think I am -...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-06, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,215
Posted By Red is Faster!

I have the tri vent and the Carbon road shoe...

I have the tri vent and the Carbon road shoe (with the buckle) from Specialized. I used to just use the tri shoe all the time. They are both GREAT shoes, but I found I lost a little something going...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-06, 10:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,527
Posted By Red is Faster!

Same as the rest, I used Cadence ealry on. Now I...

Same as the rest, I used Cadence ealry on. Now I just use a HR monitor.

If I had too much money, I would want EVERYTHING.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-06, 09:54 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,128
Posted By Red is Faster!

Litespeed Ultimate Final Chapter 3/9/06 At...

Litespeed Ultimate Final Chapter 3/9/06

At least I hope it is.

On 3/3/06 I called UBC to find out if they had an update. Essentially the "where is my frame" conversation. Carlos informed me...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-06, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By Red is Faster!

I have the Chorus 10 speed. My other bike has...

I have the Chorus 10 speed. My other bike has Dura Ace. I prefer the Chorus. Mine came with the CF brake calipers so they look great. I like the performance. Just so solid and sure when you...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-06, 10:01 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,430
Posted By Red is Faster!

Made the switch after much abuse in my group last...

Made the switch after much abuse in my group last November. It was like discovering women! They move soooooooo nice. Shift where you want, when you want.

A female rider in our group has a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-06, 10:02 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,128
Posted By Red is Faster!

They said the frame was "to spec". I assume they...

They said the frame was "to spec". I assume they are going to sell it as new.

As far as "to spec" is concerned, look at the pictures! Of course there is still the fixed gear option that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-06, 09:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,199
Posted By Red is Faster!

I'm surprised no one has sugested this yet, but...

I'm surprised no one has sugested this yet, but how strong are your abs/core strength?

I spent a large chunk of this off season working on my core muscles to prevent a nagging running injury. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-06, 09:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,128
Posted By Red is Faster!

2/21/06 update (Month 7 for those keeping track) ...

2/21/06 update (Month 7 for those keeping track)

As of today, both UBC and I are still waiting on the frame to be manufactured by Litespeed. Matt Conto of Litespeed assures me that it will be the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-06, 07:13 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,320
Posted By Red is Faster!

Give him credit for not only racing, but he...

Give him credit for not only racing, but he managed to turn the corner from "child star" to a normal actor without the drama of a major drug addiction (Drew Berrymore) or end up as a bus driver (Gary...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-06, 07:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,128
Posted By Red is Faster!

LOL! Update 5:30 PM 1/31/06 Spoke with...

LOL!

Update 5:30 PM 1/31/06

Spoke with Litespeed. We are going to swap the Ultimate Frame for a Vortex frame. Litespeed will pay for all of the breakdown/ buildup for the bikes (Caad8 to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-06, 10:08 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,128
Posted By Red is Faster!

1/31/06 So here's the latest update. Spoke with...

1/31/06 So here's the latest update. Spoke with people from Litespeed, Competitive Cyclist, and UBC yesterday. Compettive Cyclist is no longer a dealer for Litespeed so they kindly offered me some...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-06, 09:57 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,128
Posted By Red is Faster!

Read the WHOLE thread before adding your opinion....

Read the WHOLE thread before adding your opinion. In short, I wanted an all titanium frame with a short chainstay length. These specs (and a few others) resulted in picking this bike (06 not the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-06, 07:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,128
Posted By Red is Faster!

Big clarification here. The measurement in...

Big clarification here. The measurement in question is the fore-aft one between the seatpost+front derailuer clamp and the rear tire. Not the side clearance down by the bottom bracket.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-06, 07:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,128
Posted By Red is Faster!

So here's the update as of 1/26/06 Let me...

So here's the update as of 1/26/06

Let me start out by saying University Bicycle Center (UBC) in Tampa has been GREAT considering I bought the Litespeed bike through Competitive Cyclist. Don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-06, 08:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 878
Posted By Red is Faster!

I think most times we all feel like we are still...

I think most times we all feel like we are still learning. Best advice I was ever given to get better is to ride. Ride more, and keep ridding. Oh yeah, and when in doubt ride again.

Don't miss...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-06, 08:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,201
Posted By Red is Faster!

These pics remind me of some sort of runaway...

These pics remind me of some sort of runaway commercial where the girl/bike runs away from it's parents/owner.

"Dear dad. I like it out here in Los Angeles. Some guy I met has been very nice. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-06, 02:42 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 10,420
Posted By Red is Faster!

Curling is about to make a HUGE comeback...

Curling is about to make a HUGE comeback worldwide during the next Olympics!

http://www.olympic.org/uk/sports/programme/index_uk.asp?SportCode=CU

Why is everyone getting so bent out of shape...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-06, 09:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,762
Posted By Red is Faster!

Could be worse. You could be shaving on your way...

Could be worse. You could be shaving on your way to watch "Brokeback Mountain" with your "Fabulous" cycling friends!

EW EW EW EW EWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!

Walmart drain screen $1.29
Trip from plumber...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-06, 09:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,134
Posted By Red is Faster!

I seriously considered creating a new ID before...

I seriously considered creating a new ID before doing this post. Yes I am a closet Tri geek. (Tom Cruise will you please come out of the closet!)

I did a group ride with my Tri friends and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-05, 12:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,522
Posted By Red is Faster!

Switched from Shimano to Campy a few months ago. ...

Switched from Shimano to Campy a few months ago. Never going back baby!

The first few weeks took some getting used to. After that it has been second nature. I bet you will just get more...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-05, 12:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,085
Posted By Red is Faster!

Must Beat Trisch!!!

Must Beat Trisch!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-05, 03:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,128
Posted By Red is Faster!

Brief update. Because of the Holidays, they...

Brief update.

Because of the Holidays, they have been slow getting a "Call Tag" to the LBS for them to ship it out. As I mentioned, they did build up my Caad 8, however the LBS said the litespeed...
12-27-05, 01:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,384
Posted By Red is Faster!

Amen to Old Crank. As a triathlete, I began a...

Amen to Old Crank. As a triathlete, I began a weight training program,designed by a physical therapist, focused on core strength. Forget about Hammer Strentgh machines etc..., he had me doing wood...
12-27-05, 01:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,655
Posted By Red is Faster!

A simple trick that helped me lose many pounds...

A simple trick that helped me lose many pounds was to prep food for the week before like a restraunt does. I cook a few lbs of pasta and coat in olive oil. I store it in a plastic container in the...
12-27-05, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By Red is Faster!

This makes sense, however this brings up my heart...

This makes sense, however this brings up my heart rate dilema. According to age -30 i should be around 188 for MHR. However I have never broken into the 180's on my polar (unless there is...
12-27-05, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By Red is Faster!

Are there different "peaks" in your cardio?

I wondered if someone could shed some light on this. I have looked around and can't find anything definitive.

I have been cycling for about a year and a half. Before that I ran marathons. Not...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-05, 11:02 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,512
Posted By Red is Faster!

I need to up my mileage!

I need to up my mileage!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-05, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 433
Posted By Red is Faster!

May santa bring you the grupo you have always...

May santa bring you the grupo you have always dreamed of. May your shifts be smooth and your derailuers unbent. May all the roads in your city be paved with that fresh smooth asphalt (not the rough...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-05, 08:16 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,936
Posted By Red is Faster!

One trick to help avoid this type of frustration...

One trick to help avoid this type of frustration is point people down the right road in the first place.

For whatever reason, I have enjoyed introducing people (mostly women) to this sport, and...
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