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07-10-13, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 717
Posted By evand

long reach stems

I put trekking bars on my hybrid bike. I love them but I need them to be further away from me. Who makes a 160mm stem length or stems over 130? I don;t wanna play with the seat it's dialed in...
09-04-12, 06:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 771
Posted By evand

Check you tube out I use a few ...

Check you tube out

I use a few
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnc2RjG8CW0&feature=related

Hate this guy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODX8Iw5zUwQ

Spanish haha...
08-31-12, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 448
Posted By evand

You need to check your sugars pre and post ride...

You need to check your sugars pre and post ride your going hypoglycemic. Then adjust time dose ect with MD
08-26-12, 09:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 693
Posted By evand

OMG just buy a new tube. UBER CHEAP SKATE

OMG just buy a new tube.
UBER CHEAP SKATE
08-18-12, 01:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,527
Posted By evand

This would be a great idea but it's not gonna...

This would be a great idea but it's not gonna work on a century. You would loose energy fast. Ketosis alone would never able to supply the muscles with energy. You could try somthing like power...
08-17-12, 08:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,527
Posted By evand

Gatorage and gel do count. They just are a...

Gatorage and gel do count. They just are a different nutritional path they are quicker faster pathway of energy.

A healthy slow digesting breakfast and lunch are the main power providers. These...
08-17-12, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 696
Posted By evand

Look at the routes many have bail out options...

Look at the routes many have bail out options along the way. Start off with a higher goal adjust if needed.
08-17-12, 07:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,527
Posted By evand

I can eat anything. No problem with stomach...

I can eat anything. No problem with stomach with anything ever under any condition. I think it does have sugar alcohol in them which act as a stool softener.
08-17-12, 07:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,527
Posted By evand

Well here what I am bringing. I will be starting...

Well here what I am bringing. I will be starting with gatorade in all 3 bottles. A couple packs for water refills and eating the large bar after 1 hour to avoid crashing. ...
08-17-12, 06:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,527
Posted By evand

Century nutrition for a fat guy? Skinny roadies have much different caloric require

Well I am 265. I can not relate to skinny guys who can make a whole century on 2 gel packs and water.

What are you guys actually packing. I am kind of a muscle clyde. Looking for real world...
08-16-12, 09:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,216
Posted By evand

Well I tuned the bike up. Fitted the vittoria's,...

Well I tuned the bike up. Fitted the vittoria's, third cage and double wrapped the handlebars with fitznik tape over a layer of old salsa cork tape.

I took a test drive and played with tire...
08-16-12, 06:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,216
Posted By evand

Tire pressure on 25 tires what are you guys running??

I just put on a set of vittoria zaffrio pro II tires size 25. I am wondering what you guys recommend for tire pressure. I was thinking 130ish. I am 265. I was using vittoria randonneur size 28...
07-10-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,245
Posted By evand

Look online 250 +/- a few bucks is the average...

Look online 250 +/- a few bucks is the average for a single rear wheel...
07-07-12, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 706
Posted By evand

Try a new stem...

Try a new stem http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_518935_-1___202442 them buy the correct size non adjustable when your comfortable.
06-29-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,367
Posted By evand

Go for a proper road bike. Steel frame, Triple...

Go for a proper road bike. Steel frame, Triple crank,wheelset of at least 32 holes,Wheels or 28-32, pay for a proper fitting and get a seat that won't kill you.
Fast enough for paceline riding...
Forum: Touring
06-12-12, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,009
Posted By evand

Casseroll finally found the perfect front bag.

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/8502/photo24q.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/photo24q.jpg/)


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Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By evand

20$ for these tires look good to try fits in with...

20$ for these tires look good to try fits in with the beer budget theme
http://www.amazon.com/Vittoria-Zaffiro-Wire-Black-700/dp/B0011YJ7VW/ref=sr_1_1?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1339384788&sr=1-1
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By evand

I am a casseroll owner. I feel as it the bike...

I am a casseroll owner. I feel as it the bike would benefit form faster thinner tires a 25 tire would make a difference. The stock tires are wide and also have a flatter profile than other tires. ...
Forum: Touring
05-31-12, 09:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,432
Posted By evand

I was just bike shopping. The surley line...

I was just bike shopping.

The surley line up Trucker is a full on touring bike. I test drive one. It's a pig for a special purpose full touring. I would pass on that unless your heavily...
05-29-12, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,042
Posted By evand

Haha I am one of the unlucky ones who gets seat...

Haha I am one of the unlucky ones who gets seat numbness. I have been to a professional fitting before. They nose bothers me regardless of the seat or cycling shorts. This is my favorite so far.
Forum: Touring
05-29-12, 12:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By evand

Hmm I wonder if these brakes would work with the...

Hmm I wonder if these brakes would work with the salsa front rack?
http://www.paulcomp.com/neoretro.html

I wonder if these would fit the stock brakes...
Forum: Touring
05-28-12, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By evand

My new Salsa and a quick review. Looking for ideas and a couple upgrades.

OK well here is my new Salsa Casseroll. I just put my first ride on it. 20 miles. I love the geometry and ride on this bike. I am very very highly impressed and surprised by this bike. The...
05-28-12, 03:03 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-12, 08:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 721
Posted By evand

New bike Salsa Casseroll with honest review and pics need help finding extra parts

OK well here is my new Salsa Casseroll. I just put my first ride on it. 20 miles. I love the geometry and ride on this bike. I am very very highly impressed and surprised by this bike. The...
05-27-12, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,042
Posted By evand

New bike Salse Casseroll Looking for a few classy vintage LED head, taillights Bag

I just purchased this bike. I want a nice Classy Alum/TI Silver metallic finished Head and Taillight. I would hate another cheap plastic blinky on the back of this Bike. I am also looking for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-12, 12:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,860
Posted By evand

I just pulled the trigger on the Salsa. It's a...

I just pulled the trigger on the Salsa. It's a great ride. I am going to pick it up Sunday. They had a new one in the box. The savings are going into new wheels and 25 tires. I want them...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-12, 04:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,860
Posted By evand

I run a 58 to 60

I run a 58 to 60
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-12, 04:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,860
Posted By evand

no true budget. I prefer to be frugal. I...

no true budget. I prefer to be frugal. I imagine 1,500 to 2,500 should provide a nice selection of bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-12, 04:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,860
Posted By evand

Help my pick a new bike I just got done with my fitting.

Ok I am going to try a road bike. I am looking at one comfortable enough for century rides. Fast and comfy.
I prefer triple crank or Sram's wide range double and no alum bikes.

The bikes...
05-20-12, 06:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 987
Posted By evand

Last chance for this Sirrus. A few changes made.

Well this bike was a great reintroduction back into cycling. I have enjoyed the bike. I was getting fitted for a full steel custom road bike and I thought I would still keep Sirrus going strong as...
Forum: Touring
05-12-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,208
Posted By evand

I just got back from the Harris Cyclery. I was...

I just got back from the Harris Cyclery. I was completely impressed. So much better than any other LBS's that I have been to. They had custom Waterford's, Surleys about every popular model and...
Forum: Touring
05-10-12, 05:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,208
Posted By evand

None of what I am looking at are overly fancy...

None of what I am looking at are overly fancy bikes. Salsa, Surley and the Gunnar Frame build are all long term bikes and are going to come in at around the price point of a 520.



249474...
Forum: Touring
05-10-12, 12:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,208
Posted By evand

It's light credit card touring. The real weight...

It's light credit card touring. The real weight is me the rider. I lift weights and am 6'2 built like a linebacker not a giant fat guy. A few extras and a change of clothing. Nothing else. ...
Forum: Touring
05-09-12, 04:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,208
Posted By evand

I am going to look at full builds too. I think...

I am going to look at full builds too. I think if I start at the frame it's between the rainier or this gunnar http://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/fast-lane/
05-08-12, 07:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,191
Posted By evand

bicycle weight for a heavy guy

I am 6'3 and 250lbs. I am not going to be dropping much weight. I lift weights and am not looking to looking loose much weight.

With this much weight does the weight of the bike make much of a...
Forum: Touring
05-08-12, 07:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,208
Posted By evand

Help me choose a new bike CC touring machine needed

I am going for a bike fitting next week. I am going to be upgrading from my specialized sirrus. I am moving past fitness rides and want a semi touring machine. I am 250lb's 6'3 and a ride over...
03-31-12, 04:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,580
Posted By evand

I made a few more adjustments. The little guy...

I made a few more adjustments. The little guy and his two friends are very happy. I think this is a winner once I get it adjusted a little n=more nose down further back worked well.


I do...
03-31-12, 11:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,580
Posted By evand

ok looking better now. I am going to take it for...

ok looking better now. I am going to take it for a spin see how this seat does and make a few adjustments
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/617/photo18uk.jpg...
03-30-12, 04:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,580
Posted By evand

Well the sirrus got a little love today. I...

Well the sirrus got a little love today. I found some great tips on re adjusting disk brakes. I put my bike up on a stand the wheels were full of drag.
first I watched this. Now I get the...
03-26-12, 06:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,580
Posted By evand

ok I am going to try a more traditional saddle. ...

ok I am going to try a more traditional saddle. Trying to keep the little guys happy too. I ordered one of these up.
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/7513/saddled.jpg...
03-25-12, 07:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,580
Posted By evand

Love the pics. I am going to order a selle...

Love the pics. I am going to order a selle anatomica or ISM road saddle. I am unfortunate as most saddles cause me issues and throbbing pain.
Back to the shop I can't take these brakes or noise...
03-25-12, 03:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,580
Posted By evand

no these noseless seats sit you different. ...

no these noseless seats sit you different.
This is with stock seat.
The bike is the correct size XL
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/8915/photo15iu.jpg...
03-25-12, 01:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,580
Posted By evand

i am 6'3 34 inseam and have about 3" over top...

i am 6'3 34 inseam and have about 3" over top tube while standing.
03-25-12, 01:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,580
Posted By evand

Help me love my Sirrus

I currently hate it. I am trying to get into a few longer rides 65 mile range.

I don't think this is the bike.
I picked this one up late 2011 fitted a few items recommended here all...
04-01-11, 04:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 551
Posted By evand

Saddle pics and questions nexride

I am a newbie to the bike forums.

1st a quick pic of my new bike. I love it just put a couple miles on it so far. Snow is killing me. I wanna ride.
...
03-31-11, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 685
Posted By evand

Bmx pedals. I woulda never thought of that one....

Bmx pedals. I woulda never thought of that one. Thanks for that idea. I was being a tad sarcastic about the kickstand.


Looks like I need to work on posting pics too.


I might save a little...
03-31-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 685
Posted By evand

New bike Newbie intro with a few pictures and questions.

Ok I have been lurking on this site all winter long and finally have taken the plunge and got a new bike.

I am lucky to have so many great bike shops around me. I test drove a bunch of them and...
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