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Forum: Triathlon
12-21-10, 05:39 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 8,724
Posted By Havs

2011 will be my inaugural tri year, and I'm...

2011 will be my inaugural tri year, and I'm turning 40 next year. The race season is shaping up like this:
June 11-Elkhart Lake sprint
June 26-Pleasant Prairie Oly
July 17-Racine IM 70.3
Sept...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-09, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 892
Posted By Havs

I own 2-sets of Aksiums. 1st set has 3,500+...

I own 2-sets of Aksiums. 1st set has 3,500+ miles; I broke one rear spoke, never out of true. 2nd set has 250+ miles, got them from PBK for a steal, so far so good. I'm taking the newer ones on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-09, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 796
Posted By Havs

Yhea y knot Fixed. Make that 8 left.

Yhea y knot

Fixed. Make that 8 left.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-09, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 796
Posted By Havs

Yeah why not.

Yeah why not.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-09, 10:44 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 11,224
Posted By Havs

Um, where's your proof?

Um, where's your proof?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,484
Posted By Havs

Just rode 46 miles today in 20+ mph sustained NW...

Just rode 46 miles today in 20+ mph sustained NW winds, gusts to 33 mph. Oh yeah, it was 44 degrees too. But the sun was out.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-09, 11:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 766
Posted By Havs

I got one better. How 'bout a road covered with...

I got one better. How 'bout a road covered with #$*@, next to about 500 acres of rotting cabbage from last fall, add some rain and warm temps. Oh, and a south wind so it blows all that smell right at...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-13-09, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,950
Posted By Havs

The general idea for tapering before an event (or...

The general idea for tapering before an event (or race) is to allow some recovery of the muscles. To each their own, but I don't want to go into a multi day event tired and having just ridden a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-09, 06:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 29,590
Posted By Havs

+1, except 100mm stem. Go to M/L, it will be a...

+1, except 100mm stem. Go to M/L, it will be a better fit.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-09-09, 08:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,950
Posted By Havs

If you are riding five straight, I would train...

If you are riding five straight, I would train for this too. On May 1st, I'm doing 8 days straight of 750+ miles with long days of around 115 miles. Then, 3 more days in a row of 250 miles after one...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-08-09, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,950
Posted By Havs

Are you riding solo, or is this a tour? I would...

Are you riding solo, or is this a tour? I would add some interval training rides or do them on the trainer, depending on where you live and weather. Do some out of saddle drills (work up to 5 min...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-09, 02:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,149
Posted By Havs

Yes. I took my Astrale 8 off my one road bike to...

Yes. I took my Astrale 8 off my one road bike to use on my TT and still have not got a 2nd mount kit. I still use my Polar F6, so I can tell how I'm going by my HR. Still, no cadence/no speedo=no...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 7,360
Posted By Havs

Good for LA. F the fat guy. I like the look on...

Good for LA. F the fat guy. I like the look on the other riders' faces, some laughing.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,499
Posted By Havs

It's called marketing. Trek does a great job at...

It's called marketing. Trek does a great job at this. Some like it and buy Trek, some don't. More power to 'em.
Forum: Triathlon
02-18-09, 09:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,729
Posted By Havs

I will second this fact. My legs have never hurt...

I will second this fact. My legs have never hurt as bad as they did after a Duathlon last summer. It is, IMO, harder than a tri.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-09, 07:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,617
Posted By Havs

I just received my wheelset yesterday, under 7...

I just received my wheelset yesterday, under 7 days from time of order to my door. The online tracking system appeared to be useless; I'd send a polite email, why not?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-09, 11:03 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 24,742
Posted By Havs

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/...

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/My%20bike%20pics/IMG_2619.jpg
2006 TCR C2, full Ultegra. I'm swapping out the saddle to a Fizik Arione and putting on the new black Aksiums for this...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-09, 04:28 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,654
Posted By Havs

Not today, but I've been there. ...

Not today, but I've been there.
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/My%20bike%20pics/FD1.jpg
Got to love that road sludge, a combo of melted snow, salt, sand, and misc crap!...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,262
Posted By Havs

My Conti 4000 order shipped today! I'm hoping to...

My Conti 4000 order shipped today! I'm hoping to have the new Mavic wheels and these tires by next Wed.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,262
Posted By Havs

OK, I did. 2 tires, $45 shipped. Oh, and the...

OK, I did. 2 tires, $45 shipped. Oh, and the USARBR code is still good. God I need to stay off the PBK site.:twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-09, 12:21 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,262
Posted By Havs

yes. I have about 1k miles on the 4 season, they...

yes. I have about 1k miles on the 4 season, they have a tough side wall, good puncture resistance (so far), and I use them for foul weather/winter riding. The rear is developing a slight flat spot,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,557
Posted By Havs

FYI-Shimano are now gone. 6 Campy's left.

FYI-Shimano are now gone. 6 Campy's left.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,557
Posted By Havs

Make that ONE left in Shimano, I just pulled the...

Make that ONE left in Shimano, I just pulled the trigger, can't pass on that price!
Forum: Charity Events
01-22-09, 11:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 716
Posted By Havs

1,000 miles, 11 days, for 1 cause.

On May 1st 2009, I will ride in my 3rd consecutive Police Unity Tour. We will start riding in Charleston, SC this year, and over 11 days we will ride to Washington DC, for a total of just over 1,000...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-09, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1,658
Views: 250,776
Posted By Havs

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/...

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/IMG_3063.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1,658
Views: 250,776
Posted By Havs

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/...

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/bike.jpg
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/carforsale.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-09, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1,658
Views: 250,776
Posted By Havs

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/...

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/Road%20Racing/IMG_6778.jpg
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/Road%20Racing/IMG_6768.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-09, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1,658
Views: 250,776
Posted By Havs

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/...

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/Road%20Racing/IMG_7285.jpg
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/Road%20Racing/IMG_7622.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-09, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1,658
Views: 250,776
Posted By Havs

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/...

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/Road%20Racing/IMG_7121.jpg
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/Road%20Racing/IMG_7233.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-09, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1,658
Views: 250,776
Posted By Havs

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/...

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/Road%20Racing/IMG_7557.jpg
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/Road%20Racing/IMG_7118.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-09, 01:17 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,390
Posted By Havs

Kurt Kinetic. Parts broke, I called, parts...

Kurt Kinetic. Parts broke, I called, parts arrived N/C in under 2 days. No Questions.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-08, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By Havs

The parts, an L bolt and plastic tensioner knob...

The parts, an L bolt and plastic tensioner knob arrived on the 24th, I ordered them on the 22nd in the afternoon. Fast service, as should be with every warranty claim. Oh, and FWIW the L bolt looks...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-08, 12:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,646
Posted By Havs

Yeah, right! -5 30 mph winds with -30 wind...

Yeah, right! -5 30 mph winds with -30 wind chill!! :twitchy:
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/Misc%20images/IMG_3210.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-08, 11:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 773
Posted By Havs

Tifosi. I've got the Ventoux with the "high speed...

Tifosi. I've got the Ventoux with the "high speed red fototec" lenses, under $60.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-08, 08:48 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,537
Posted By Havs

fizik arione tri saddle (for $30!) :D

fizik arione tri saddle (for $30!) :D
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-08, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By Havs

Based on the response from the KK service person,...

Based on the response from the KK service person, I would guess they see this problem frequently, she knew exactly what the problem was before I was done telling her. I got 2 winters out of it before...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,580
Posted By Havs

I've got 3,600+ miles on my rear Mich PR 2 (front...

I've got 3,600+ miles on my rear Mich PR 2 (front was swapped out, cracks forming).
I've used Bonty Select/Lites, pretty much junk. Also Hutchinson Top Speed, junk, they were shot after about 800...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-08, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By Havs

So I went to use my trainer...

and the resistance unit fell off!:wtf:

I took a closer look at the "L bolt" and plastic resistance knob, both threads are stripped out. Go figure, it's -2 and a WC of -18, so no ride today. A 30...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-08, 06:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,701
Posted By Havs

In my neck of the woods, I'm saying "It is too...

In my neck of the woods, I'm saying "It is too cold to ride". Minus 20 deg through at least Mon. Time for trainer. :twitchy: See here:

IN ADDITION... WINDS WILL STRENGTHEN TO 25 TO 30 MPH... WITH...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-08, 01:32 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,727
Posted By Havs

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/...

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/beer.jpg
don't waste your cash on bike parts, buy beer instead...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-08, 12:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,010
Posted By Havs

I don't want to wear my Assos in this...

I don't want to wear my Assos in this slop!!:winter2::)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-08, 01:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,010
Posted By Havs

Scenic? CA, you got nothing on us in WI:rolleyes:...

Scenic? CA, you got nothing on us in WI:rolleyes: Check this out:
cows...
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/My%20bike%20pics/cows.jpg
yeah, that's power!...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-08, 12:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,824
Posted By Havs

I've got about 1,000 miles on my 4 seasons,...

I've got about 1,000 miles on my 4 seasons, mounted on my winter Trek. Decent tire so far, had one flat from running over some chunk of metal in the curb lane. Otherwise, they seem durable....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-08, 11:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,935
Posted By Havs

I ride both the Bonty Selects and Aksiums. I...

I ride both the Bonty Selects and Aksiums. I experienced the same problem you had w/the Bontys, drive side rear rim metal failure after about 3k miles. I got that rim replaced under warranty for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-08, 11:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,160
Posted By Havs

Do like I did, snap a photo. Much cheaper, lasts...

Do like I did, snap a photo. Much cheaper, lasts longer.
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/IMG_7578.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-08, 11:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,562
Posted By Havs

A big improvement indeed. I rode my Trek 1500...

A big improvement indeed. I rode my Trek 1500 about 3,300 miles until I bought my CF Giant, which now has 3,400 miles on her. The aluminum ride transmitted much more road noise to my hands and back,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-08, 11:19 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 39,615
Posted By Havs

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/...

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd322/havs1023/My%20bike%20pics/IMG_2619.jpg
Can't remember if I ever posted mine. Full Ultegra. Yeah, yeah the tires don't match, I know (rear was worn out, had...
Forum: Triathlon
09-25-08, 11:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By Havs

trivillage.com, sportsbasement.com are pretty...

trivillage.com, sportsbasement.com are pretty decent. Look at your LBS, if they carry tri gear, this time of year they will be pushing it out on sale. I went with a pair of DeSoto shorts and a Zoot...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-24-08, 01:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,226
Posted By Havs

Yep, got to love that Prednisone. Road a quick 35...

Yep, got to love that Prednisone. Road a quick 35 min loop just now, average HR was about 10-11 bpm higher, maxed out at 169 (normally, I might reach 163, if I'm stomping up a hill). At least I'm not...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-08, 11:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,226
Posted By Havs

Thats good to know, eric. I'm currently taking...

Thats good to know, eric. I'm currently taking 4-20mg tabs prednisone daily (as well as some antibiotics, an antihistamine and a corticosteroid nasal spray) for bronchitis. I'll keep an eye out for...
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