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Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-11, 03:04 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 9,682
Posted By fmcooper

Not new, I've gotten this a lot too. They come...

Not new, I've gotten this a lot too. They come right up on you and shout right as they are passing you.
People are stupid. Someone is going to fall into traffic and get killed.... and then it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 07:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,039
Posted By fmcooper

That sucks - you can tell its a Conti. I've got...

That sucks - you can tell its a Conti. I've got 4,000+ miles on mine and still going. It's definitely not worth it, it could rupture and send you flying.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-11, 07:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By fmcooper

Bontrager/Trek used to make one, I have one I use...

Bontrager/Trek used to make one, I have one I use in my 2nd holder on rides around town. When I have one tube with me and get a flat, I usually head directly back home. With a 2nd spare I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-11, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Posted By fmcooper

If memory serves, you might need to squeeze the...

If memory serves, you might need to squeeze the handle ever so slightly. I have 6600G's on my Madone and changed the cable when I switched my RD to a 6700 last year.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,889
Posted By fmcooper

I use the Zipp extenders and they work well for...

I use the Zipp extenders and they work well for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-11, 08:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 998
Posted By fmcooper

Have it. Love it. Buy it. I've got a few...

Have it. Love it. Buy it. I've got a few thousand miles on mine and like it so well I bought the MTB equivalent too!
I never used the stock wheels but they are quite nice. I replaced with Mavic...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-11, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 450
Posted By fmcooper

@JonnyHK Auto Pause is your friend :) I start my...

@JonnyHK Auto Pause is your friend :) I start my Garmin when I'm standing over the bike at the start, let it auto-pause for any breaks I take, and stop it when I'm really done. (I'm guessing you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-11, 03:40 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,403
Posted By fmcooper

When I got my Madone I called Trek and asked...

When I got my Madone I called Trek and asked about bike racks. They must have thought I was an alien with three heads for a minute -- their first response was that the bike needs to go IN the car,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-11, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By fmcooper

I don't think it matters. I have a DA chain, DA...

I don't think it matters. I have a DA chain, DA cassette, and an Ultegra 6700 derailleur. I also swap wheels to one that has a 105 cassette, so all three platforms. I think the major difference in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-11, 03:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,112
Posted By fmcooper

When I read the first line I initially thought...

When I read the first line I initially thought you were fed up and had bought your last Cervelo from them (not that you had purchased the last frame they had in stock :) ) Thanks for sharing this, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-11, 03:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,772
Posted By fmcooper

At least once a day, and I would agree with some...

At least once a day, and I would agree with some of the posts above -- police cars pass just as close or closer than a lot of cars. Ridiculous.
Just got back from a ride and three cars in a row...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-11, 04:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,702
Posted By fmcooper

I do all my own work. I'm with you, don't want...

I do all my own work. I'm with you, don't want to be without a bike for x period of time, as I ride every day. I do have a second bike now, so I have a plan B, but it is best to know your equipment...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-11, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By fmcooper

Yes. I have a 705 (and now an 800) and have...

Yes. I have a 705 (and now an 800) and have PowerTap SL+ powermeters on each bike. Cadence sensor is unique to each bike profile as well. The HRM is shared (you might be able to have a unique...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-11, 11:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,100
Posted By fmcooper

I've had the same issue as well... Could be...

I've had the same issue as well... Could be multiple things.

1) Always always check the inside of the tire for protrusions and debris. You can generally (but not always) feel them. A piece of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-11, 07:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 23,186
Posted By fmcooper

I switched my RD from a 6600 to a 6700 and put on...

I switched my RD from a 6600 to a 6700 and put on an 11-28 cassette, works like a champ. Did not make any other changes (cables, brifters, etc).
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-10, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 576
Posted By fmcooper

re: Ultegra PD-6700 what I use, works just...

re: Ultegra PD-6700

what I use, works just fine. Enjoy!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-10, 11:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,351
Posted By fmcooper

I have '09 R310s and rode with them for quite a...

I have '09 R310s and rode with them for quite a while before getting Sidi Genius 5.5s this year. While I liked the 310s well enough, I'm very happy with the Sidi's and will probably stick with them...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-10, 12:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By fmcooper

Guessing the OP is hoping to avoid the airline...

Guessing the OP is hoping to avoid the airline charges one way, but if VAT is 20% that probably exceeds the cost of one-way airline fares (depending on the bike of course).
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-10, 07:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,873
Posted By fmcooper

My 2011 Fly Ti arrives tomorrow, just in time for...

My 2011 Fly Ti arrives tomorrow, just in time for the holidays (and a few days late for the 8+ inches of snow we got) :)

My 2010 Le Champ Ti rocks. I ride it about 50% of the time, and my 2009...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-10, 05:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,721
Posted By fmcooper

Sorry, I had just come in from a ride in the cold...

Sorry, I had just come in from a ride in the cold and wet. Brain not functioning, my apologies.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-10, 10:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,453
Posted By fmcooper

Watered down (or actually iced down) PowerAde...

Watered down (or actually iced down) PowerAde Zero for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-10, 09:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,127
Posted By fmcooper

Sounds like you got a decent deal. When I got my...

Sounds like you got a decent deal. When I got my 5.2 Pro (late June 2009) they were doing a deal for $3249. I would have thought they would have gone deeper discount wise by now but still not bad. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,704
Posted By fmcooper

I had thought they were actually engraved and...

I had thought they were actually engraved and goop added to the depressions.... I'm having the same problem, mine is about half legible. I wish I had thought of the clear nail polish before mine...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-10, 08:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,242
Posted By fmcooper

I had the same problem as MN Bianchi -- bad...

I had the same problem as MN Bianchi -- bad GP4000 tire. Right out the box. I took it for one ride, came home, turned the tire 180 degrees around on the rim, and the thump followed (confirming it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-10, 06:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,932
Posted By fmcooper

Got my SIDI 5.5's from Pricepoint, very happy...

Got my SIDI 5.5's from Pricepoint, very happy with the shoes and the price paid.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-10, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 617
Posted By fmcooper

When I'm not on it, it's in the garage or house...

When I'm not on it, it's in the garage or house or locked inside the car. If I have to leave it on a rack, I lock it with several cable locks -- the one that is attached to the rack, and another...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,141
Posted By fmcooper

Left first, maybe its from years of riding bikes...

Left first, maybe its from years of riding bikes with kickstands which are always on the left. It seems natural to me at a stop to lean to my left, thus support on that side is a critical success...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 07:37 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 20,655
Posted By fmcooper

At 6'0'' and 240lbs I didn't think I was "obese"...

At 6'0'' and 240lbs I didn't think I was "obese" either until I dropped to 179 and look back at pictures now... Man, your perspective changes. There's a lot of things to blame for the "problem", in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By fmcooper

Drink plenty of liquids + refill as you go,...

Drink plenty of liquids + refill as you go, definitely take some food, and pace yourself. And most importantly, have fun!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 12:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,839
Posted By fmcooper

Make that 2090 on one bike, 2103 on the other. ...

Make that 2090 on one bike, 2103 on the other. Go figure. Bontragers on one bike, Conti 4000's on the other.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 12:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,839
Posted By fmcooper

Pretty sure mine rings up at 2099 pretty...

Pretty sure mine rings up at 2099 pretty consistently.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-10, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 738
Posted By fmcooper

These things rock, very happy with them. Just...

These things rock, very happy with them. Just posted one of my best 20 mile times ever on my first ride with them.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-10, 06:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,299
Posted By fmcooper

That's all I've been wearing for the past month...

That's all I've been wearing for the past month shorts-wise (or technically bib-wise). Picked up some more, I'm really liking them.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 738
Posted By fmcooper

SIDI 5.5 / 6.6 Shoes

Doing a little shoe shopping, and it seems like the SIDI 5.5's and 6.6's are priced all over the map. From what I can tell it looks like the MSRP's (or MAP's) are $349 and $449, respectively. I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-10, 08:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,034
Posted By fmcooper

My SL+ is on a Mavic CXP-33 rim, works great,...

My SL+ is on a Mavic CXP-33 rim, works great, nice and solid, though I know there are lighter options. I'm not much on riding in the rain and snow, so can't comment on that. From what I could tell,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-10, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,299
Posted By fmcooper

I think the padding is a little thicker on the...

I think the padding is a little thicker on the 3D, but it could be the 4D is just more refined. I like the 3D pretty well too, actually. I haven't had the opportunity to take them for a ride longer...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-10, 05:16 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,303
Posted By fmcooper

Go back with the cops, get the guy ticketed for...

Go back with the cops, get the guy ticketed for an unleashed dog (assuming that is a law where you live). Clearly you acted in self defense and he was negligent and obviously very aware that the dog...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-10, 10:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,299
Posted By fmcooper

I have a few pairs of 3d shorts and a pair of 3d...

I have a few pairs of 3d shorts and a pair of 3d bibs. I now have some 4d bibs. I like the chamois better -- it's a little more compact -- and the shoulder straps are wider and more comfortable. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-10, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By fmcooper

305 and 500 use the GSC10, which has a SRP of $60...

305 and 500 use the GSC10, which has a SRP of $60 and can be found around for less than $40.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-10, 12:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,927
Posted By fmcooper

You pair your ANT+ PT with your Garmin device. ...

You pair your ANT+ PT with your Garmin device. Works like a champ. AFAIK the only data that the Garmin won't display / capture compared to the PT head unit is the remaining battery power in the hub.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-10, 08:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,388
Posted By fmcooper

6 or 7 out of 7. Indoors only right now :(

6 or 7 out of 7. Indoors only right now :(
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-10, 08:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,056
Posted By fmcooper

Never had a problem with no cut-out, but have...

Never had a problem with no cut-out, but have considered trying one from a comfort perspective. It may be more of an issue with how you are fit to your bike vs the seat (i.e. too far...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-10, 08:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,541
Posted By fmcooper

Mine is coming tomorrow... Ordered a few days...

Mine is coming tomorrow... Ordered a few days ago, guess I got lucky. Shimano 32 hole SL+.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-10, 05:01 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,238
Posted By fmcooper

I thought about doing that too, but the Le Champ...

I thought about doing that too, but the Le Champ Ti rides pretty nice, and it seems like a whole lot of work to swap all of the components for a marginal gain in weight/performance (Ultegra 6600G ->...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-10, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 687
Posted By fmcooper

The way I figure it, that's 1.5% difference in...

The way I figure it, that's 1.5% difference in overall pedal travel top to bottom (2.5mm * 2), assuming the distance is measured from the center of the crank arm to the center of the pedal hole. It...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-10, 08:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 953
Posted By fmcooper

Wait it out. The delay will suck but you will...

Wait it out. The delay will suck but you will always regret it and/or wonder if you go with something else. Assuming you have something else to ride in the interim, of course.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-10, 03:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,215
Posted By fmcooper

I have a CycleOps JetFluid Pro as well, bought...

I have a CycleOps JetFluid Pro as well, bought last summer for the rainy days and the inevitable winter days. In retrospect I wish I would have gone with the SuperMagneto Pro so I could adjust the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-10, 04:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,219
Posted By fmcooper

I keep mine in a suede jacket from Waterfield...

I keep mine in a suede jacket from Waterfield (http://www.sfbags.com/products/iphonesuedejacket/iphonesuedejacket.htm) in my back jersey pocket, occasionally in my seat bag. On really hot days or...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-10, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 754
Posted By fmcooper

2, a pair of Shimano R310s for the road bike...

2, a pair of Shimano R310s for the road bike (SPD-SL) and a pair of Shimano R086L's for the hybrid (SPD), though I am eyeing a pair of Sidi 5.5's. My 310s are pretty torn up from last summer.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-10, 10:51 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,370
Posted By fmcooper

I ride my hybrid when it's wet outside. Road...

I ride my hybrid when it's wet outside. Road tires + water are usually a recipe for me taking a fall.
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