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Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-15, 09:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,053
Posted By Roadbikedude

Congrats on your efforts to date - you are doing...

Congrats on your efforts to date - you are doing well! I will try to answer your questions in the order you listed.
1) You can receiver from a "mini-bonk" by eating simple carbs along with more...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-15, 09:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,583
Posted By Roadbikedude

During the winter months, my bikes get the spa...

During the winter months, my bikes get the spa treatment - washes, waxes, tune-ups, tires and a few upgrades. Can't wait to get them out once the salt and sand are washed away from the roads -...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-15, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,000
Posted By Roadbikedude

They are a classic throwback - it is up to you...

They are a classic throwback - it is up to you and what you like. They should blend in with your color scheme for your ride IMHO.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,813
Posted By Roadbikedude

Discs are for MTB, fatty and cyclocross or on...

Discs are for MTB, fatty and cyclocross or on farm equipment for tilling the land.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-15, 09:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,245
Posted By Roadbikedude

I rode on a lake this winter for the first time -...

I rode on a lake this winter for the first time - pretty cool weaving around the ice fishermen - its also a great way to measure distances from shore if you are into triathlons.
Forum: Commuting
02-28-15, 09:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,359
Posted By Roadbikedude

If you bought them because of LA, melt them down...

If you bought them because of LA, melt them down and use the goo as a doping agent. If you bought them because you support cancer patients, wear it proudly or hang it from your rearview mirror.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-15, 09:16 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,256
Posted By Roadbikedude

Yes it is good for post ride refueling - nice...

Yes it is good for post ride refueling - nice amount of protein with a great taste.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-15, 08:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,035
Posted By Roadbikedude

So realistically, you would only have to change...

So realistically, you would only have to change out the FD & RD and your shifters - hope its not $2K~
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-15, 08:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,705
Posted By Roadbikedude

Save the money. The weight difference isn't worth...

Save the money. The weight difference isn't worth it - use the savings for a pair of gloves, or socks or tubes or you get the point.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-15, 08:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,828
Posted By Roadbikedude

Save the coin and go for the 105 - can't believe...

Save the coin and go for the 105 - can't believe it would be a weight difference of 500g.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-15, 10:45 AM
Replies: 741
Views: 102,488
Posted By Roadbikedude

The only justification you need is your own...

The only justification you need is your own desire to purchase the bike - if you have the money and want to go for it, then by all means do so.
:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-15, 06:30 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,264
Posted By Roadbikedude

Specialized 2015 Roubaix Sport Road Race Bike -...

Specialized 2015 Roubaix Sport Road Race Bike - great first carbon bike with a comfortable geometry. Shimano 105. BTW with your size, I bet you can find a lot of last year's models with Ultegra or...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-19-15, 06:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,394
Posted By Roadbikedude

Check your LBS that carries Specialized and see...

Check your LBS that carries Specialized and see if they have any older Tricross bikes in the back room that they are trig to unload. I have a Tricross (2009) Sport Comp with a triple and it is really...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-19-15, 06:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,865
Posted By Roadbikedude

Thanks for the tip. Those should work just...

Thanks for the tip. Those should work just dandy.:thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-14-15, 12:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,978
Posted By Roadbikedude

I didn't know there was an off season, only...

I didn't know there was an off season, only different bikes and different clothing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-15, 12:46 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,100
Posted By Roadbikedude

My favorite ride weighs approximately 130 lbs and...

My favorite ride weighs approximately 130 lbs and has beautiful red hair.:roflmao2:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-15, 12:43 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 11,644
Posted By Roadbikedude

Cycling topless, except for possible a few...

Cycling topless, except for possible a few ladies, is really not a good idea especially if you are doing it to stay cool on hot days. Wearing a proper jersey will actually keep you cooler with air...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-15, 12:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,046
Posted By Roadbikedude

WD40 now has their extended cycling line of...

WD40 now has their extended cycling line of products that have many rave reviews. The original WD40 was used for water displacement (WD) which was great for rust prevention and loosening up old parts.
Forum: Touring
02-14-15, 12:36 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,089
Posted By Roadbikedude

Go wider for comfort. When you are talking...

Go wider for comfort. When you are talking touring with loaded bikes, saving a few hundred grams on tires is not worth the comfort factor of the wider tires IMO.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-15, 12:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,268
Posted By Roadbikedude

Most stock wheels are a little heavier than...

Most stock wheels are a little heavier than aftermarket but they usually are solid wheels that will give you plenty of trouble free use. A new wheelset can give you some more speed if they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-15, 04:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,204
Posted By Roadbikedude

I bought a set of the Vitesse and have to say...

I bought a set of the Vitesse and have to say they are really nice wheels. I put them on my tri-cross to use as my winter rode bike. Boyd's very personal and their service is really great. Like the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-07-15, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,609
Posted By Roadbikedude

Yes its about the frame, its geometry, its...

Yes its about the frame, its geometry, its materials - everything else are just a mixed bag of components - wheels, drive train, handle bars, etc. Like a car, you change tires, trick it out, maybe...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-07-15, 11:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,865
Posted By Roadbikedude

I'm with you GravelMN - all my gear is always...

I'm with you GravelMN - all my gear is always ready to be put on and ready to go. Only real prep is filling the water bottles with hot water (cold in MPLS) and checking tire pressure - start to on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-15, 05:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,399
Posted By Roadbikedude

FSA - fastest shifting available! Wow, what a...

FSA - fastest shifting available! Wow, what a name - I think it will be linked via bluetooth to your brain but let's hope you don't have ADD or you will keep shifting up and down.
:speedy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-15, 09:32 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 19,351
Posted By Roadbikedude

I unfortunately found my way home and my ride...

I unfortunately found my way home and my ride ended. Actually, that happens every time I go out on a ride. Perhaps someday I will not find my way home and will get to just keep riding until I can...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-02-15, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,953
Posted By Roadbikedude

Yes the upgraded HRM is worth it! The basic one...

Yes the upgraded HRM is worth it! The basic one is hard plastic and not comfortable at all. It will take a little getting used to when you start wearing the band but that will fade. You will get good...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-15, 08:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,428
Posted By Roadbikedude

Try keeping a wry little smile on your face when...

Try keeping a wry little smile on your face when you ride - it releases endorphins - really it does! And who knows, maybe like me, during the summer months you might get some free protein by...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-15, 01:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,428
Posted By Roadbikedude

I used to run 5-7 miles a day when I was younger...

I used to run 5-7 miles a day when I was younger but after several years my body would hurt from the pounding it took while running. That's why I switched to cycling - love the speed, the wind,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-15, 01:37 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,197
Posted By Roadbikedude

No, even if I had the funds. I just bought a 2012...

No, even if I had the funds. I just bought a 2012 car for my daughter with 17,000miles on it for $12,500! My bikes cannot cost more than a car but now that I think about it, if I add up the cost of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-15, 11:10 PM
Replies: 681
Views: 54,490
Posted By Roadbikedude

Stuck riding??? Shame on you! I wish I could ride...

Stuck riding??? Shame on you! I wish I could ride to work but too many trips to be made during the day! :cry:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-15, 11:07 PM
Replies: 681
Views: 54,490
Posted By Roadbikedude

15 windy cold miles across the lake and through...

15 windy cold miles across the lake and through the woods on my fatty.:thumb:
Forum: Northeast
01-31-15, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,237
Posted By Roadbikedude

I ride all year because I want to ride - I slowly...

I ride all year because I want to ride - I slowly added all the right gear to my closet to make it comfortable. Different seasons make the same routes seem new especially ones that have trees that...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-15, 12:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,417
Posted By Roadbikedude

So right! That was exactly what I thought when I...

So right! That was exactly what I thought when I read the title - too funny :lol:
Since you are going to a cycling mecca, you should be able to find several bike outfitters that can set you up with...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-15, 12:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,006
Posted By Roadbikedude

Depends on several details - 10F or 20F or 30F -...

Depends on several details - 10F or 20F or 30F - each will have an effect on what to where - in either case, you will need some type of thermal skull cap that covers your ears under your helmet, sun...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-15, 11:38 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,832
Posted By Roadbikedude

That is so cool! Almost 1/2 million miles!!! If...

That is so cool! Almost 1/2 million miles!!! If only I can reach that on my bike!!!
I used to golf a lot but not so much anymore because it interferes with cycling. Does hiking count as a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-15, 09:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,295
Posted By Roadbikedude

Pedros

Pedros
Forum: Fatbikes
01-29-15, 10:22 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 157,340
Posted By Roadbikedude

All I have to add is that anyone thinking about...

All I have to add is that anyone thinking about adding a fatty to the collection of bikes will have no regrets at all. You can go places that roadies can't , that cyclocross can't, that mountain...
Forum: Touring
01-26-15, 08:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,081
Posted By Roadbikedude

Yes, Wiggle and many others across the pond have...

Yes, Wiggle and many others across the pond have some pretty quick shipping - some of their prices cannot be touched by anyone in North America. I have had some orders delivered in two days! Almost...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-15, 08:18 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 12,756
Posted By Roadbikedude

uh, are you supposed to have a job?? I thought...

uh, are you supposed to have a job?? I thought riding my bikes was the best job you could have. I know it doesn't pay very well but you get lots of fresh air, free water at most stops, free food...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-26-15, 08:09 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,392
Posted By Roadbikedude

yes sir, hills plus more hills equals better at...

yes sir, hills plus more hills equals better at hills. Keep riding, eat right, and climb, climb, climb! :ride:
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-15, 08:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,447
Posted By Roadbikedude

Yea, that much snow sucks.....if only you had a...

Yea, that much snow sucks.....if only you had a fatty for your winter training rides.:crash:
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-24-15, 10:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,146
Posted By Roadbikedude

I take (2) 24 oz bottles with me on every ride....

I take (2) 24 oz bottles with me on every ride. When I know there will be distances between stores, gas stations, etc., I make it a point to stop at each one even if my bottles are nearly full just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-24-15, 09:59 PM
Replies: 27,110
Views: 3,112,097
Posted By Roadbikedude

YES YES YES - quick 20 on my fatty! spring will...

YES YES YES - quick 20 on my fatty! spring will be here before you know it - well, here in MN, that could be another 4 months! :cry:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-15, 09:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,180
Posted By Roadbikedude

Thanks for posting! #34...

Thanks for posting!

#34 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=34) - you get to leave the lawn grow another day
#35...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-15, 09:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,115
Posted By Roadbikedude

Just out on my own - the lake is 5 miles from...

Just out on my own - the lake is 5 miles from where I live so I went for a spin.........on my fatty.:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-15, 05:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,107
Posted By Roadbikedude

Specialized! Roubaix is super smooth.

Specialized! Roubaix is super smooth.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,562
Posted By Roadbikedude

Actually, forgetting to turn off the Garmin,...

Actually, forgetting to turn off the Garmin, putting it into your pocket then jumping in the car to run some errands - 60mph - wow!
:crash:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-15, 05:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,115
Posted By Roadbikedude

I rode on a lake! Yes, I said I rode on a lake!...

I rode on a lake! Yes, I said I rode on a lake! Almost thought about stopping and doing some ice fishing!:winter2:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-15, 05:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,755
Posted By Roadbikedude

Dude - you lucky dog! I did ride today - 40F!...

Dude - you lucky dog! I did ride today - 40F! Actually rode on a lake today - the ice fisher people gave me lots of funny looks.:winter2:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-15, 05:10 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,214
Posted By Roadbikedude

Yes it helps - it is cycling in one place! If you...

Yes it helps - it is cycling in one place! If you have never been to a spin class, check one out. With the right leader of the class, you will get you butt kicked and handed back to you. Great...
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