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Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-20, 11:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,702
Posted By JPChap

You must have been keen to ride that day if you...

You must have been keen to ride that day if you had ants in your pants.
Jokes aside, I don't find it likely that any would have been flung up from the tire, even so, it'd be more likely to bounce...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-20, 10:50 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,848
Posted By JPChap

Must have been mesmerized by the guads.

Must have been mesmerized by the guads.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 913
Posted By JPChap

I'll second Wheelworks. Bought my bike there and...

I'll second Wheelworks. Bought my bike there and had a good experience through sales and fitting. Granted, this was 10 years ago...
Other than that, my brother had a decent experience at Cycle Loft...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-20, 02:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,455
Posted By JPChap

The last time I had a creak/squeak that was a...

The last time I had a creak/squeak that was a pedaling-only scenario, sounded somewhat similar to what I could make out in the video over the sound of wind, it turned out to be the rear derailleur...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,138
Posted By JPChap

How many watts will it add?

How many watts will it add?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-20, 10:33 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 19,432
Posted By JPChap

Such sad news to hear today. I remember back in...

Such sad news to hear today. I remember back in the day coming onto BF to see what sort of fuss Pcad was causing that day. I had just checked his profile about a month ago to see if he had cracked...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,408
Posted By JPChap

I can't speak specifically to that model of...

I can't speak specifically to that model of glasses, but the lenses are the same throughout the Oakley models. The difference between the different lenses is the light transmission level. They are...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-20, 12:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,178
Posted By JPChap

Just habit. My jerseys outnumber my bibs, so I...

Just habit. My jerseys outnumber my bibs, so I wash the bibs in the shower and they're ready to use the next day with a new jersey.

With soap? You do take the bibs off at some point in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,178
Posted By JPChap

Jerseys hit the washing machine/air dry. Bibs get...

Jerseys hit the washing machine/air dry. Bibs get worn into the shower post ride and air dried afterward.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-11, 02:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,944
Posted By JPChap

I did the same thing on one of the first few...

I did the same thing on one of the first few rides I got on my new road bike, dont feel bad. We all do it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-11, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 334
Posted By JPChap

Did you have the bike fully fitted by a...

Did you have the bike fully fitted by a professional?

If not, you should, it helps

If you did, it may just be that you are not used to a new position on the bike. I know that when I got my new...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,142
Posted By JPChap

http://www.richsoil.com/images/pvc_pen.jpg ...

http://www.richsoil.com/images/pvc_pen.jpg

Oh wait, you meant bikes, didnt you..
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-11, 02:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,209
Posted By JPChap

I see what you did there. :lol:

I see what you did there. :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-10, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 535
Posted By JPChap

It will go away after a while, Ive had it before....

It will go away after a while, Ive had it before.
And I think this should be in another section, other than road biking, juss' sayin'
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-18-10, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,057
Posted By JPChap

Well now that depends. ...

Well now that depends.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/frank-and-andy-schleck-to-leave-saxo-bank
Frank and Andy wont be there to keep it as unstoppable. If im not mistaken, I think I read they...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-10, 06:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,360
Posted By JPChap

Listen to him. I had that at times, thinking...

Listen to him. I had that at times, thinking about staying loose helped. I used to have a similar thing with my hands, making sure I relaxed helped.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-10, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,053
Posted By JPChap

I know what you mean, a few weeks ago I went...

I know what you mean, a few weeks ago I went riding, and my cadence was probably in the 60s-70s, felt miserable. A week later, I rode again and had my cadence back where it should be (100-110) felt...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-10, 06:35 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,989
Posted By JPChap

Well, I might as well jump in here. When I go out...

Well, I might as well jump in here. When I go out solo I like to crank out a sprint or two. The fastest I ever hit on the flat road sprint was 38.5mph. Got happy about that when I saw it. Im ~5'11"...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 723
Posted By JPChap

If you were going fast enough, the heat wouldnt...

If you were going fast enough, the heat wouldnt bother you because of the wind. :whistle:
But yes, usually its easier to go faster when its 70 F than 95 F
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-10, 09:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 988
Posted By JPChap

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?668235-Ha...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?668235-Hands-going-numb
Try that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-10, 10:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,842
Posted By JPChap

I lost my lunch one day, but I know why. My bro...

I lost my lunch one day, but I know why.
My bro and I were riding up the Kancamagus pass in NH, and about 10-20 minutes prior to riding, we ate at McDonalds...
Needless to say, that cheeseburger...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-10, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,068
Posted By JPChap

Im a little biased on this one, as I own a GF AR...

Im a little biased on this one, as I own a GF AR Super. I like it, the color takes some getting used to, but Ive come to like it. The ride is nice, cant say that I have any complaints.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-10, 10:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,129
Posted By JPChap

Onward to victory!

Onward to victory!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-10, 09:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,137
Posted By JPChap

Shifting While Sprinting

I dont want to make myself sound like a fool (moreoso that I am..)
but what do you guys think of shifting while going for an all out sprint?
My reasoning being that, if I shift while doing a full...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-10, 07:03 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,743
Posted By JPChap

Ive gotten yelled a good number of times while...

Ive gotten yelled a good number of times while riding, one was a "GO LANCE!!!" from what I assume was a mid 20s college kid. Another was "GET OFF THE ROAD!" -which came from a crappy toyota camry,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-10, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 902
Posted By JPChap

Ive tried to get my friends into cycling,...

Ive tried to get my friends into cycling, however, where its high school, its like the guy above said, its all about driving and video games. And the other negative is the classic "Are you going to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-10, 08:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,485
Posted By JPChap

Alright, cool, thanks for the response. Also,...

Alright, cool, thanks for the response. Also, this is more of a preference point that effectiveness, but what is your guys take on the full frame vs. half frame? As well as the thin sides vs. the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-10, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,485
Posted By JPChap

Alright, thanks for the responses guys. Ive been...

Alright, thanks for the responses guys. Ive been looking at the Logic, Dolomite, and the Q3. Another question- at your retailers, did you find that they had most colors available or were only select...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-10, 06:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,485
Posted By JPChap

Alright, thanks for the responses guys, also, do...

Alright, thanks for the responses guys, also, do you know the rough size the glasses would fit, because on their site they say things like " fits medium to large faces" but what is considered medium...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-10, 05:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,485
Posted By JPChap

Tifosi Optics

Anyone here know anything about them and/or use/have experience with them?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-10, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,018
Posted By JPChap

kbtommy and eippo, Im also from the MA area, and...

kbtommy and eippo, Im also from the MA area, and I got my bike from wheelworks in Belmont, and when I went to look at bikes, they just brought out the bikes I was looking at, set up the seat about...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 06:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,281
Posted By JPChap

The first time I fell over was at a stop sign, I...

The first time I fell over was at a stop sign, I got up, kinda got mad cause it was a new bike, but then realized it was a funny moment, and no one saw me so it was all good. Then yesterday, I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-10, 09:31 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,904
Posted By JPChap

Just a quick question for OP, what color was that...

Just a quick question for OP, what color was that person's bike?

And back on topic, I am one of those that doesnt wear the high-vis clothing, however, my jersey is a bright color which is fairly...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-10, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1,124
Views: 99,807
Posted By JPChap

I just have a quick question about racing as a...

I just have a quick question about racing as a junior. If I wanted to race, would I have to specifically get junior gearing or would i be able to slip on in without bothering with it?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 1,124
Views: 99,807
Posted By JPChap

Im about 15 miles north of boston in Reading. it...

Im about 15 miles north of boston in Reading. it would be pretty cool if we could ride together some time
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-10, 05:52 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,638
Posted By JPChap

Well, sometimes wind can help, except crosswinds,...

Well, sometimes wind can help, except crosswinds, those suck. However, at one point, I remember riding with a tail wind, and it was enough to match the speed I was going, and it was like the two...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-10, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1,124
Views: 99,807
Posted By JPChap

Wow, never realized that there were actually this...

Wow, never realized that there were actually this many juniors on here. Im lookin to start racing this year, and hope I can get into it. I got a new ' 09 gary fisher AR super in August or something,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-10, 02:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,210
Posted By JPChap

I dont really know the weight, but I dont see how...

I dont really know the weight, but I dont see how important it could be, as long as its not heavy as a brick. What I use is a Specialzied Echelon, i picked it up for $55 and it works great for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-10, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 729
Posted By JPChap

It was certainly nice to be able to go out and...

It was certainly nice to be able to go out and ride this weekend. Hopefully it stays this way
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By JPChap

in a race situation where theres a crash, whats...

in a race situation where theres a crash, whats worse, breaking the line to avoid it and risking another collision with people on your sides, or just getting into the initial crash?
Either choice...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-10, 08:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By JPChap

thanks for the response guys, and I dont like...

thanks for the response guys, and I dont like that truck example, I nearly crashed yesterday because an 18-wheeler was half running me off the road... oh well
And on the note of rollers, whats a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-10, 08:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By JPChap

So if you were able to keep yourself aligned on...

So if you were able to keep yourself aligned on the white line on the road on a solo ride (kinda defeats the holding the line thing) that would be considered controlled? And if youre riding with...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-10, 08:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By JPChap

What's Considered "holding a line"

Now, this is probably a really noob question, but Ive always wondered what is considered holding one's line. Does this mean, keeping your wheels within a 2 inch strip when going down a road? Or is it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,780
Posted By JPChap

Well yea, its common sense that a junior cant get...

Well yea, its common sense that a junior cant get into a 35+ race, thatd just be silly. Also, for the junior gearing, its based off of roll-out feet, how do you figure that out?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-09, 06:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,780
Posted By JPChap

Alright, keep the answers and suggestions coming...

Alright, keep the answers and suggestions coming guys. Also, this is a question ive had a while. If one is under 18 do they have to ride in a junior race? (assuming there is one at the event)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,780
Posted By JPChap

@ Flatballer, I meant a side note from the main...

@ Flatballer, I meant a side note from the main idea of the thread. Not as a side note in general towards racing.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-09, 05:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,780
Posted By JPChap

Alright, thanks for the replies guys, if I go...

Alright, thanks for the replies guys, if I go lookin' for races some time soon to plan for, ill look for some local road races.
Also, as a side note, what are the major training workouts? Pyramids,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-09, 04:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,780
Posted By JPChap

Best Race Type to Start With

Well, ive been cycling over the summer, and I want to get into racing next spring/summer with the new bike. And ive thought about it, but am not sure, what is the best type of race to do first, a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-09, 08:14 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 14,218
Posted By JPChap

I fell my first time the other day.. was slowing...

I fell my first time the other day.. was slowing down at a stop sign cause a car was going, and forgot to put my foot down, and ther I go down in slo-mo, luckily the cars had passed by then. It was a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 571
Posted By JPChap

I checked Craigslist again and found this: ...

I checked Craigslist again and found this:
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/1364814243.html
A Motobecane Le Champion frame with full ultegra for 750, what do you think about that?
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