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07-19-10, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 425
Posted By Bone Head

Check out http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/ ...

Check out http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/

Great forums, support and information from other beginners to Kona Qualifiers.

Enjoy & happy training!
Forum: Southeast
07-08-10, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 894
Posted By Bone Head

Sure does seem sketchy -- Who in their right...

Sure does seem sketchy -- Who in their right mind would put a Cannondale water bottle on a Fuji bike?

Seriously, not my bike but thanks for the the heads up.
Forum: Introductions
07-08-10, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 230
Posted By Bone Head

Welcome from Virginia Beach.

Welcome from Virginia Beach.
07-08-10, 01:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,737
Posted By Bone Head

I agree w/ chasm54. I have clip-ons on my...

I agree w/ chasm54.

I have clip-ons on my bike -- I'm training for a triathlon -- and I like them. The aerobars came in handy on the Tour de Cure century this spring when we hit some 15-25mph head...
07-06-10, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,459
Posted By Bone Head

I'm around 245#-250# and have approx 7,000 on my...

I'm around 245#-250# and have approx 7,000 on my Xero 20/24 paired spoke wheels. Had them retensioned after a few hundred miles and they are still true with NO problems.
06-30-10, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,175
Posted By Bone Head

If done correctly, it is a bargain. If not, well,...

If done correctly, it is a bargain. If not, well, you get what you pay for. $25 for a fitting is crazy cheap-- I'd be a bit skeptical.
What is the shop's reputation?

Just my $0.02
06-28-10, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 859
Posted By Bone Head

Well Done!! You should be proud of your...

Well Done!! You should be proud of your accomplishment.
What was your route into Minersville? We discussed a few different options.
I'd like to apologize on behalf of the 'Coal Crackers' if they...
06-27-10, 02:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,394
Posted By Bone Head

If you find the bear: ...

If you find the bear:

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo215/BoneHead23464/satrideb.jpg
06-25-10, 12:21 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 53,064
Posted By Bone Head

Congrats and well done!!

Congrats and well done!!
06-25-10, 12:16 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 53,064
Posted By Bone Head

Welcome! I did my 1st tri @ 250#. It was a...

Welcome!

I did my 1st tri @ 250#. It was a sprint and I had to walk the entire "run" due to back spasms. I finished DFL.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, go for it! Do what you can, train...
06-25-10, 04:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 859
Posted By Bone Head

Enjoy!! Looking forward to the ride report.

Enjoy!! Looking forward to the ride report.
06-15-10, 05:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,278
Posted By Bone Head

+1 on the small packets of Chamois Butt'r. Your...

+1 on the small packets of Chamois Butt'r. Your LBS may sell them individually.
Reapply as needed.
Just a cautionary note: Do not confuse the Chamois Butt'r packets w/ GU gel packets :p
...
06-09-10, 12:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,257
Posted By Bone Head

Done. Currently you're in 2nd w/ 50 votes --...

Done.

Currently you're in 2nd w/ 50 votes -- 1st has 89.
Forum: Introductions
06-06-10, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By Bone Head

Welcome! If you are considering...

Welcome!

If you are considering participating / competing in triathlons, checkout: www.beginnertriathlete.com
06-06-10, 06:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 647
Posted By Bone Head

Congrats & Well Done!! A great ride for a worthy...

Congrats & Well Done!! A great ride for a worthy cause!

You're correct, a century is not only physical ability but also mental toughness.

I visited family in Brighton a few years ago & we did...
05-30-10, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 736
Posted By Bone Head

Looks like you had a great ride!! I really like...

Looks like you had a great ride!! I really like the vintage Schwinn Racer -- mid-late 70's??

There is a Clydesdale Lane in Virgina Beach -- approx. 3 blocks from my old office.

Sorry 'bout the...
05-25-10, 03:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,219
Posted By Bone Head

+1 on staying fueled and hydrated. Whatever...

+1 on staying fueled and hydrated.

Whatever you choose for fuel (gels, bars, mustard and banana sandwich, etc) be sure to try it a few times before the event. You don't want to learn that the...
05-24-10, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,162
Posted By Bone Head

I'm 245-250 ish and got 6,000+ miles on my Xero...

I'm 245-250 ish and got 6,000+ miles on my Xero 20 / 24 paired spoke wheels.
Haven't been touched since the initial couple hundred mile re-tensioning.

Rhetorical question:
Have you ever seen...
05-24-10, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By Bone Head

Congrats on the TdC and weight loss!! Well done...

Congrats on the TdC and weight loss!! Well done sir, well done!!

When you hit your mark, be sure to post.
In you honor, I'll have a "wee dram" of one of my favorites -- a 15 yo Glendronach...
05-23-10, 05:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,097
Posted By Bone Head

That sounds familiar!!! My 1st metric century...

That sounds familiar!!! My 1st metric century was the LBC's Covered Bridge Metric a few years ago. Being a "flatlander" here in coastal Va I was not prepared for the "rolling hills."

Jeneralist: ...
05-23-10, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 688
Posted By Bone Head

I haven't tried any others but I'm pleased with...

I haven't tried any others but I'm pleased with the value (quality and price) of the Performance Bike bibs - both Ultra and Elite.
Forum: Southeast
05-23-10, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 988
Posted By Bone Head

1), yes, si, oui, ja, da, ndiyo, taip, ydw, sim,...

1), yes, si, oui, ja, da, ndiyo, taip, ydw, sim, 是的, Ναί,

Please...
05-06-10, 12:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,390
Posted By Bone Head

My preference now is ProGold Prolink chain lube....

My preference now is ProGold Prolink chain lube. :thumb: I switched from Finish Line's Ceramic Wet Lube -- it worked well but the chain/drivetrain always seemed to have a black residue no matter...
05-02-10, 04:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,336
Posted By Bone Head

Additionally, Performance Bike has some shorts...

Additionally, Performance Bike has some shorts with favorable reviews.
Not to start a whole new debate, but...

Have you tried bibs?? Most folks that try bibs don't go back to shorts.
...
04-23-10, 05:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 751
Posted By Bone Head

:eek: The first thing that comes to mind is: ...

:eek:
The first thing that comes to mind is:
Practice clipping out!?? I know it has been said countless times but: Try to remember to clip out long before you come to a stop. Otherwise, you join...
04-23-10, 05:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,717
Posted By Bone Head

I just rode a century (road bike w/ clip-ons)...

I just rode a century (road bike w/ clip-ons) last weekend with a few 5 to 15 mile sections into 15-25 mph headwinds on dead flat/straight roads in wide open farmlands. The aerobars were a huge...
04-23-10, 04:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,458
Posted By Bone Head

Very nice find, Very nice bike indeed!! But,...

Very nice find, Very nice bike indeed!!
But, according to the law of n+1, you're still lacking one bike! :)
04-23-10, 09:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,717
Posted By Bone Head

I agree. 20mph headwind + 10mph bike speed =...

I agree.
20mph headwind + 10mph bike speed = 30mph relative wind speed. Aerobars will probably provide a greater advantage than the drops.
04-21-10, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 495
Posted By Bone Head

I'd like to be the second to welcome you, and...

I'd like to be the second to welcome you, and thank you for participating in the Tour de Cure/ fundraising for the ADA.
Although I can't speak for the JAX event, if it is anywhere near as well...
04-19-10, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 454
Posted By Bone Head

Well done sir, well done. You rode till you...

Well done sir, well done. You rode till you physically couldn't ride any further. That is not quitting -- That takes guts and is commendable.
As others have said, stay hydrated and keep the...
04-14-10, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By Bone Head

Sorry --Double Post

Sorry --Double Post
04-14-10, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 595
Posted By Bone Head

Sent you a PM. Be sure to take a photo of...

Sent you a PM.

Be sure to take a photo of the Miner statue in front of the Turkey Hill Mini-mart at 209/901 intersection (At the bottom of the looong straight downhill out of Llewellyn / West West...
04-02-10, 08:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 551
Posted By Bone Head

I rode the Covered Bridges Metric a few years...

I rode the Covered Bridges Metric a few years back and enjoyed the ride. (Ugly jersey that year but bought one anyhow.) Yes, I recommend the ride.

However, if you do plan on riding it, be aware...
03-28-10, 06:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,129
Posted By Bone Head

+1 Check out this article -- everything you...

+1

Check out this article -- everything you need to know ( and then some) about chains and chain maintenance.....

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/chains.html
03-15-10, 04:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,328
Posted By Bone Head

I wouldn't be too quick to have them cut down the...

I wouldn't be too quick to have them cut down the tree but I would notify them of the allergy. Then if you do get stung, you could consult a personal injury lawyer and finance a whole stable of new...
03-01-10, 12:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,277
Posted By Bone Head

Well done sir, well done. I'd have to say that...

Well done sir, well done. I'd have to say that is an excellent time for the 1st century.

Just remember, a flat course isn't always the easiest.
On a flat course you are always working -- no...
03-01-10, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By Bone Head

+1 The Performance Century Gel Gloves have met...

+1 The Performance Century Gel Gloves have met my needs. At $20 a pair, they work just fine.

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1016483_-1_1501503_20000_1501505
02-28-10, 02:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,179
Posted By Bone Head

Are you considering using a disk wheel ?? I've...

Are you considering using a disk wheel ?? I've heard some good things about wheel covers available from Wheelbuilder.com http://www.wheelbuilder.com/store/disc-covers/
According to some in...
02-27-10, 06:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,179
Posted By Bone Head

Whatever.......

Whatever.......
02-27-10, 05:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,179
Posted By Bone Head

That was a joke -- an attempt at humor....... ...

That was a joke -- an attempt at humor....... Just like the no pedal remark




That is correct. As is the front brake caliper tucked away on the back side of the fork.....
02-27-10, 04:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,179
Posted By Bone Head

Where's the rear brake ??? :eek: No pedals and...

Where's the rear brake ??? :eek: No pedals and no back brake !!!

Seriously, very nice. Very nice indeed!!:thumb::thumb:
I like how the brakes are tucked away to improve aerodymanics.

I gotta...
02-27-10, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By Bone Head

Did my 1st tri last year. Just a few things I...

Did my 1st tri last year. Just a few things I noted:
1) Have fun! Savor the moment.
2) Thank the volunteers - they make it happen.
3) Check out www.beginnertriathlete.com/...
02-08-10, 11:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,466
Posted By Bone Head

Nice ride -- very nice indeed!! :thumb: Did you...

Nice ride -- very nice indeed!! :thumb: Did you get it from Bike Beat?? East Coast??
Hope to see you on the road...
02-03-10, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 807
Posted By Bone Head

Ah yes, MarLin Markets - the only retail store in...

Ah yes, MarLin Markets - the only retail store in 'downtown MarLin'-- They also have a shop @ Renninger's Farmer's Market (The Auction) on 61 between Orwigsburg and Schuylkill Haven.
But for the...
02-02-10, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 807
Posted By Bone Head

I'm originally from Minersville just a few miles...

I'm originally from Minersville just a few miles from Pottsville. I'd have to say that Pottsville is definitely Coal Country! :thumb: Not as hard-core as Shenandoah or Mahanoy City, but coal country...
02-02-10, 07:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 807
Posted By Bone Head

61 from the south end of Pottsville (Mount...

61 from the south end of Pottsville (Mount Carbon) to Schuylkill Haven may be doable. There is a wide shoulder that I believe may be paved. I'm sure there will be debris on the shoulder but it may...
02-01-10, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 807
Posted By Bone Head

Pottsville to Hamburg while avoiding Route 61 is...

Pottsville to Hamburg while avoiding Route 61 is gonna be a tough one. If you were on a fat tire MTB, there are active railroad tracks you could follow along the river. Probably not a great option...
01-30-10, 02:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 859
Posted By Bone Head

Howdy neighbor! I'd like to echo the advice...

Howdy neighbor!

I'd like to echo the advice of shopping around and taking test rides. There are many good shops in the area - find one that makes you comfortable and values your business. These...
01-17-10, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By Bone Head

HIM -- I'm Impressed !! :thumb: I'm hoping to do...

HIM -- I'm Impressed !! :thumb: I'm hoping to do an OLY in the fall.

I completed my first Tri (a sprint) last spring. I found this site to be very helpful and supportive:...
11-07-09, 05:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 451
Posted By Bone Head

A phonecall is better than an email. I...

A phonecall is better than an email.

I emailed Bell requesting information on purchasing replacement pads. No response after 2 weeks.
Called the toll free number and spoke w/ a nice lady who...
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