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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-18-07, 03:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,600
Posted By watchman

Tighten his brakes before his run.

Tighten his brakes before his run.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-07, 09:31 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 7,390
Posted By watchman

I would never eat anything I didn't like just...

I would never eat anything I didn't like just because it is supposed to be good for me, if I dont like it, I wont eat it. But there are a few things that I like too much that I could eat alot less...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-07, 08:32 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 8,073
Posted By watchman

already stated but this really is the equivalent...

already stated but this really is the equivalent of a clipless tip over: not putting your kickstand down on your motorcycle. Nothing more embarrassing for someone to drop their bike in front of a...
Forum: Southeast
03-03-07, 11:17 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 10,487
Posted By watchman

Yeah I love that store too!! Unfortunately my...

Yeah I love that store too!! Unfortunately my credit card doesn't so much.
Forum: Introductions
03-03-07, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 481
Posted By watchman

How long and how much climbing? I can give you...

How long and how much climbing? I can give you innumerable ride ideas from the asheville area. Another great place to start is look at the Blue ridge bicycle club website and check out there ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 12:00 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,470
Posted By watchman

Go to court, meet with the prosecuter and ask if...

Go to court, meet with the prosecuter and ask if you can plead guilty to a lesser charge. If you dont have any prior driving history, they generally will kick it down.

For those that dont know,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-07, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By watchman

As long as the wind is not bad, the ride won't be...

As long as the wind is not bad, the ride won't be overly difficult. There are some longer hills, but nothing really steep. Just enjoy the scenery and hopefully some nice springlike weather. Of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-07, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By watchman

To me it looks as if it is just an out and back...

To me it looks as if it is just an out and back from St. Georges to Zion. If that is the case it will be a pretty boring ride. The scenery as always will be good, but not too exciting of a route. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-07, 05:41 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,422
Posted By watchman

Dink. Five bikes, two cats, two cars, one...

Dink. Five bikes, two cats, two cars, one motorcycle. I may be unemployed soon though.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-07, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,249
Posted By watchman

I'm currently in the same boat as you. My PT is...

I'm currently in the same boat as you. My PT is focusing on working on the muscle imbalance, my vastus medialus is pretty weak and I tend to produce alot of my power on the upstroke with my...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-07, 02:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,915
Posted By watchman

I dont know the frame prices but the Titus iso...

I dont know the frame prices but the Titus iso and exogrid frames are unique, look good and if they ride as good as their mtn bike frames, then would stack up against any other bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-19-07, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 473
Posted By watchman

I prefer Carolina Fatz or Liberty. Haven't been...

I prefer Carolina Fatz or Liberty. Haven't been having good luck with biowheels the last year or so.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-07, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,014
Posted By watchman

The only truth I found about riding rollers was...

The only truth I found about riding rollers was what happens if you use a handful of brakes to stop. That result is not overstated.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-06, 08:49 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,402
Posted By watchman

Crank Bros. has some nice multi-tools. As of...

Crank Bros. has some nice multi-tools. As of late I have found myself fixing other peoples' bikes on rides for some reason and have found this multi tool does provide adequate leverage and can be...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-06, 10:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,206
Posted By watchman

As long as I dont try out a shady looking chinese...

As long as I dont try out a shady looking chinese buffet I'm usually fine. For breakfast prior to the ride, I will eat a little bit more than usual, but I don't change what I eat.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-06, 02:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,747
Posted By watchman

the bankrupture was due to cannondale's attempt...

the bankrupture was due to cannondale's attempt at entering the motorcross market. That was not a good business decision, but does not reflect on their ability to produce quality bicycles.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-06, 03:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 950
Posted By watchman

I'd munch that rug.

I'd munch that rug.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-10-06, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,050
Posted By watchman

Thankfully no PN here either so I am unable to...

Thankfully no PN here either so I am unable to anwer that question. One thing to pay attention to, I have noticed, is what basal rate you are in relative to your workout. For example if you have a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-09-06, 01:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,050
Posted By watchman

I've been on the pump for a few years and am very...

I've been on the pump for a few years and am very active- I'll have around 7,000 miles on the bike this year, running another marathon in feb, rock climb etc...
The pump has made all the difference...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-06, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,648
Posted By watchman

Tough time to ride in the Smokys right now since...

Tough time to ride in the Smokys right now since the leaf season is in full swing. Took the long way home through there last thursday evening coming home from Mtn biking at tsali and there was lots...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-08-06, 08:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,076
Posted By watchman

A credit card, with one of those handy things you...

A credit card, with one of those handy things you can pretty much overcome most mechanical and food/water shortage problems providing you are not in a totally isolated area.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-08-06, 08:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,220
Posted By watchman

I have a pair of the Specialized body geometery...

I have a pair of the Specialized body geometery gloves as well, not too fond of them either. They are comfortable when on the tops or on my mtn bike, but uncomfortable in the drops or on the hoods of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-06, 07:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By watchman

I don't know where in NC you are at, but I had no...

I don't know where in NC you are at, but I had no problems biking to work at 0630 this morning. It was a little cool on the downhills but a far cry from winter...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-06, 11:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,501
Posted By watchman

The smell of fall with the leaves changing and...

The smell of fall with the leaves changing and drying out, wood smoke and the feel in the air. The sun's intensity is not there but you can still feel the warmth without getting too hot. It seems...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-06, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 367
Posted By watchman

No.

No.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-06, 07:05 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,430
Posted By watchman

The skyline drive is a fun ride. I rode it from...

The skyline drive is a fun ride. I rode it from North to South last year. In a couple weeks I'm going to ride from South to North which should be an easier route, at least the end will be alot...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-09-06, 06:50 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,911
Posted By watchman

I ride what I am able to, walk what I can't ride....

I ride what I am able to, walk what I can't ride. I ride until I'm tired. What type of rider that classifies me as I don't know.
Forum: Southeast
08-25-06, 06:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,597
Posted By watchman

I know the area pretty good, more so the road...

I know the area pretty good, more so the road rides than mtn, but if you ride on weds/thurs those are my days off, so drop me a message if you want to ride.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-25-06, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 405
Posted By watchman

Cloud 9?

Anybody run a Cane Creek Cloud 9 rear shock? Thinking of getting one for my bike, cane creek has a trade in program that knocks $100 off when you trade in your old shock. Plus the company is pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-06, 05:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,710
Posted By watchman

i would have taken it as a compliment.

i would have taken it as a compliment.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-22-06, 03:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,793
Posted By watchman

sorry to go off topic, but why do I often read...

sorry to go off topic, but why do I often read people saying that they will have more mechanicals on a lightweight bike than their 30 pound bikes? I ride alot of miles and never have mechanicals on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-06, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 413
Posted By watchman

My wife is interested in doing the metric, so...

My wife is interested in doing the metric, so i'll be riding that with her and possibly with a buddy of mine who has been riding too much lately.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-06, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,876
Posted By watchman

I have an RD-80 front wheel that has been...

I have an RD-80 front wheel that has been hammered pretty hard and it is still true with no problems. My rear was damaged in a crash and so was replaced. They are good wheels for the money, not...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-06, 04:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,528
Posted By watchman

I was hoping for 1,000 but ended up with 865 mi...

I was hoping for 1,000 but ended up with 865 mi plus 67 miles of running and 13 trips to the gym to lift.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-06, 02:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,615
Posted By watchman

check for play between your cassette and cassette...

check for play between your cassette and cassette carrier, especially if you have a lightweight rear hub with light, soft al for the carrier. The cassette will dig in to the carrier, but once it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-06, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 761
Posted By watchman

Lane splitting is legal in CA, even for...

Lane splitting is legal in CA, even for motorcycles. Not an uncommon thing to do when the interstates have become parking lots.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-06, 06:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,797
Posted By watchman

As said before, bunnyhopping a large pot hole,...

As said before, bunnyhopping a large pot hole, cattle guard, railroad tracks or whatever is generally easier on your wheels if you will hit the obstacle at speed otherwise.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-06, 06:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,179
Posted By watchman

Just to add to the disagreements, most of the...

Just to add to the disagreements, most of the time it is distemper, not rabies, although the signs and symptoms can be quite similiar and are often confused. One also needs to keep in mind as we...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-06, 08:15 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,714
Posted By watchman

I'll have 28 miles today for my commute to and...

I'll have 28 miles today for my commute to and from work.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-21-06, 07:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,835
Posted By watchman

Here is an answer to your original question. Get...

Here is an answer to your original question. Get a piece (2-3 ft) of PVC tubing about 4 inches in diameter, cap one end and put on screw on top on the other end. Take a dump in plastic bags, add...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-06, 08:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,009
Posted By watchman

I have a 2000 VFR, just put about 500 miles on it...

I have a 2000 VFR, just put about 500 miles on it over my weekend on a climbing trip to the New River Gorge. But as with many others, I seem to be riding my bicyles more than my motorcycle,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-06, 04:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,820
Posted By watchman

My current biking goal for the summer is to do a...

My current biking goal for the summer is to do a round trip from my house that climbs to Mt Mitchell, come back down and then climbs to Mt. Pisgah and then back down to home. I think this will be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-06, 05:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,000
Posted By watchman

For those who are taking injections instead of...

For those who are taking injections instead of using a pump, you should figure out, by frequent testing as you ride, a steading eating plan. For instance, you may find you should eat 10 grms of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-06, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 514
Posted By watchman

Change in bike buying philosophy?

Some time ago when you went to buy a new bike, the advice was to always buy the best frame you could afford and put on whatever components you could with what money you had left. Since the frame is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-06, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By watchman

I think my wife and I may do the metric since...

I think my wife and I may do the metric since I'll have to work that afternoon. Be a good first of that distance for my wife too.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-06, 03:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,005
Posted By watchman

I have spd's for my mtn, cross, and road bike...

I have spd's for my mtn, cross, and road bike that way I only need one good pair of shoes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-06, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 508
Posted By watchman

Ranzac- I came up from Weaverville and then...

Ranzac- I came up from Weaverville and then looped down hwy 80 to Burnsville and back around to weaverville. But I have climbed 215 to the parkway lot of times, and will be including that in my ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-06, 10:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 508
Posted By watchman

Last week I rode Mt Mitchell as part of a century...

Last week I rode Mt Mitchell as part of a century ride in that area. Just remember that the steepest part is the section of road leading up to the Park, about 2 miles or so, once you actually get...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-06, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,086
Posted By watchman

I have one on the front wheel with about 4,000...

I have one on the front wheel with about 4,000 miles on it with no problems and should be able to get a fair number of more miles from it. The rear blew out in a crash last summer, but it was a good...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-06, 06:32 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,431
Posted By watchman

I get waved at by motorcyclists all the time as I...

I get waved at by motorcyclists all the time as I do toward bicyclists when i'm riding my motorcycle. There is a common ground between the two, it is being on two wheels and not in a cage or being...
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