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07-12-23, 08:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,192
Posted By monstorr

Racing tips

Hi all!

After years of getting into cycling, then getting my fitness back, I had a baby in January and haven't touched the bike since, haha.

I have decided screw it, I'm just going to sign up...
12-31-20, 09:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 387
Posted By monstorr

Trainer availability

Hi everyone! I wasn't sure where to put this so I made a new thread. I have been on the hunt for a Wahoo KICKR but they are constantly out of stock.

I went to a local REI and found PLENTY of...
06-18-20, 11:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,885
Posted By monstorr

I hear many great things about the black bibs....

I hear many great things about the black bibs. Planned on ordering a pair...https://www.theblackbibs.com/
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
06-18-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 687,162
Posted By monstorr

Silver Spring here! I was hoping this work from...

Silver Spring here!
I was hoping this work from home stuff will allow me to ride more but it just made it worse =/
03-30-20, 12:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,014
Posted By monstorr

I just sold my Kurt Kinetic "dumb" trainer. All...

I just sold my Kurt Kinetic "dumb" trainer. All you need to do is buy the upgraded part that automatically controls the resistance if that is what you want. I piece mailed my smart trainer and was...
02-15-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 890
Posted By monstorr

Thanks for all the info everyone! as far as I...

Thanks for all the info everyone! as far as I see, I don't see any issues with welds but I will check the chain wear.

It is for sure ghost shifting down, but I will confirm where it is ghost...
02-14-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 890
Posted By monstorr

Bike shifts when putting watts down

Hi all,

I have a bike im about to give to my brother but whenever you are out of the saddle, the bike shifts on its own. This normally happens when I am on the trainer, but it ended up being so...
12-30-19, 12:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,713
Posted By monstorr

Start commuting to work and ride 1,000 miles in...

Start commuting to work and ride 1,000 miles in the year. Also doing a cross race
12-03-19, 09:49 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,267
Posted By monstorr

I got a Garmin Venu Watch 100 bucks off on...

I got a Garmin Venu Watch 100 bucks off on Amazon... Wont be available until January 10th, haha. Otherwise, I didn't really look for cycling deals.
08-26-19, 01:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,816
Posted By monstorr

This makes me want to look for some local group...

This makes me want to look for some local group rides. Thanks for sharing!
08-26-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,079
Posted By monstorr

I would totally go for Kurt Kinetic. I got a...

I would totally go for Kurt Kinetic. I got a steal on mine via craigslist. If you have an REI near you and are a lifetime member, you can also check out their garage sales. Im hoping to upgrade and...
08-01-19, 07:58 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,131
Posted By monstorr

Holy crap nice everyone! I barely made it at...

Holy crap nice everyone! I barely made it at 102.9. Would have been a lot easier if I didn't wait until the last weekend on July, haha
08-01-19, 07:50 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 12,415
Posted By monstorr

7-5-19: 13.9 miles 7-17-19: 11.2 miles ...

7-5-19: 13.9 miles
7-17-19: 11.2 miles
7-24-19: 6.74 miles
7-27-19: 21.09 miles
7-29-19: 18.88 miles
7-30-19: 7.55 miles
7-31-19: 23.6 miles

MTD: 102.96 miles
GOAL: 100+ miles
06-24-19, 09:10 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 15,608
Posted By monstorr

06/01 - 14.5mi 06/12 - 14.02mi 06/21 - 5.07mi...

06/01 - 14.5mi
06/12 - 14.02mi
06/21 - 5.07mi
06/22 - 24.9mi

MTD - 58.52mi
Goal - 100mi

Only have a few days left and I am still sore from bikes and beers. Those hills killed me in...
06-13-19, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 498
Posted By monstorr

Upgrade

Hi Everyone, just had a quick question that would probably be answered very easily.

I would like to upgrade the bike to have a 2x instead of the current 3x on there. I aim to ride this bike for...
05-31-19, 11:49 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,825
Posted By monstorr

Need to get back in the groove of riding. I will...

Need to get back in the groove of riding. I will probably get 15ish miles today. I need to buy some rain gear, that was my excuse for not going out all week =/
05-22-19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,825
Posted By monstorr

May 3 - 7.17 miles May 11 - 3.29 miles May 13...

May 3 - 7.17 miles
May 11 - 3.29 miles
May 13 - 4.24 miles
May 14 - 6.72 miles
May 15 - 8.98 miles
May 17 - 5.59 miles
May 18 - 8.69 miles

MTD - 44.68 miles
Goal - 100 miles
05-14-19, 05:47 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,825
Posted By monstorr

Yes, id say Strava is the easiest. Or something...

Yes, id say Strava is the easiest. Or something similar!
05-14-19, 04:13 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,825
Posted By monstorr

May 3 - 7.17 miles May 11 - 3.29 miles May 13...

May 3 - 7.17 miles
May 11 - 3.29 miles
May 13 - 4.24 miles
May 14 - 6.72 miles

Testing out Sufferfest this week. So far this thing is kicking my ass! I can't wait to subscribe for the year and...
05-13-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,825
Posted By monstorr

May 3 - 7.17 miles May 11 - 3.29 miles I...

May 3 - 7.17 miles
May 11 - 3.29 miles

I should get back on track this week! Getting married is stressful =/

MTD - 10.46 miles
Goal - 100 miles
05-04-19, 07:32 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,825
Posted By monstorr

May 3: 7.17 miles Looks like im going to...

May 3: 7.17 miles

Looks like im going to have to zwift all weekend with these stupid storms
05-03-19, 07:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,170
Posted By monstorr

Yeah... I probably wouldn't put a rack on your...

Yeah... I probably wouldn't put a rack on your vette. I rarely want to put my bike on my Subaru since it shoots flames out every now and then.
05-03-19, 07:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,628
Posted By monstorr

Where are you from? I don't recall the US ever...

Where are you from? I don't recall the US ever getting 3 door Audi A3's in 2012...only the 5 door. But I agree, The Saris Bones is awesome.
05-02-19, 08:13 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,825
Posted By monstorr

Goal will be 100. Lets see if I can crush it!

Goal will be 100. Lets see if I can crush it!
04-11-19, 12:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,069
Posted By monstorr

I think im going to try this out! Looking to do...

I think im going to try this out! Looking to do just 100. I will start today when i leave the office!
04-11-19, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,346
Posted By monstorr

Lubri Disc

Just wanted to post a kickstarter I saw in my Google news this morning.

Sounds like an easy way to take your money. Do you mechanics think this was something that needed to be invented?
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04-11-19, 11:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,894
Posted By monstorr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0EekLVfmqk ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0EekLVfmqk

This one sounds interesting too if it comes out this summer. Not sure anyone will want to use it when you could ride outside though =/
04-08-19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 806
Posted By monstorr

Oh wow that sounds like a good time! Ill...

Oh wow that sounds like a good time!

Ill have to keep an eye out for that!
04-02-19, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,068
Posted By monstorr

Maybe try updating or calibrating your wheel on...

Maybe try updating or calibrating your wheel on trainer before dumping it
03-14-19, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
Posted By monstorr

Yes they are, its funny you say that because I am...

Yes they are, its funny you say that because I am actually getting knee surgery in the next couple weeks. I didn't even think about using the dual to make sure I am back to 100%
03-14-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
Posted By monstorr

I just did some light digging and found a few in...

I just did some light digging and found a few in the 3-400 range. I will probably pull the trigger on the PowerTap C1 or C3. Just trying to figure out do I want the dual side readings or speed...
03-13-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
Posted By monstorr

IQsquare Power Meter

Anyone want to share thoughts on the IQsquare (https://www.iqsquare.com/) (https://www.iqsquare.com/) power meter fiasco? Kickstarter page ...
03-13-19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 806
Posted By monstorr

(MD) Breaking the cycle ride

Anyone going to check this ride out? Its April 28th starting in Silver Spring at Denizens Brewery.

I may need surgery in the next couple weeks on my knee so I doubt ill be able to ride the...
01-24-19, 12:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,894
Posted By monstorr

To be fair I would just pay for it in the winter...

To be fair I would just pay for it in the winter months, November - March that way you can still ride when there is snow outside!
12-22-18, 08:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,331
Posted By monstorr

Yeah a regular bike stand would be best for your...

Yeah a regular bike stand would be best for your situation. What Dan suggested is perfect.
12-22-18, 08:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,014
Posted By monstorr

I just use my gaming PC and have one of my 27"...

I just use my gaming PC and have one of my 27" monitors tilted down so when I am in pain I am staring at it perfectly. Using a Kinetic Road Machine smart control so I get up to 10% gradient change =)
12-22-18, 08:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,429
Posted By monstorr

FYI for anyone in MD, the Rockville location is...

FYI for anyone in MD, the Rockville location is closing and they have 20 - 40% off the whole store and are adding another 10% to the total price!
12-11-18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,663
Posted By monstorr

Sounds like I am missing out and need to get some...

Sounds like I am missing out and need to get some Bibs! My shorts have a tendency to roll down to my hip whenever I ride. Super annoying
12-08-18, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,559
Posted By monstorr

Great suggestions everyone! I will pick it up...

Great suggestions everyone! I will pick it up sometime tomorrow and get crackin!

Would be nice to practice on this so I can properly fix my CX bike on my own.
12-07-18, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,559
Posted By monstorr

Nishiki restoration

Hi all!

My parents found this Late 1980's Nishiki Mountain Bike and I think I want to try my hand at restoring this hardtail MTB. I think im going to just try to update it as much as possible...
12-07-18, 05:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,309
Posted By monstorr

As long as they work thats great! I refuse to buy...

As long as they work thats great! I refuse to buy anything from Amazon that is not Prime, haha
12-07-18, 10:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,429
Posted By monstorr

My local Performance isn't running any sales yet....

My local Performance isn't running any sales yet. Patiently waiting to see what I can snatch up!
11-30-18, 08:46 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 14,670
Posted By monstorr

Other hobbies would be modifying my subaru and...

Other hobbies would be modifying my subaru and building PC's.
11-29-18, 03:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 467
Posted By monstorr

Strava/Zwift Rollcall!

I was suprised I didn't see a mass username list for anyone using Strava or Zwift.

Thought I would start the thread and slowly start to fill the top page as folks reply!

I will start!
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11-29-18, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,172
Posted By monstorr

Noted! That was another fear. I didn't want to...

Noted! That was another fear. I didn't want to spend 3-500 upgrading the drivetrain when for a couple more hundred I could just get a new bike with a better frame and everything. I will bite the...
11-29-18, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,172
Posted By monstorr

Honestly, there is no real reason. I went to that...

Honestly, there is no real reason. I went to that bike shop requesting any upgrades depending on what is needed for cross.

I just want to be able to get a few races and have the best possible...
11-29-18, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,172
Posted By monstorr

Thanks! I will look into those pedals for sure....

Thanks! I will look into those pedals for sure. Do you think its even worth upgrading the derailleurs? It has a Claris in the front and Sora in the rear.


Awesome thanks! And yes, the bike is a...
11-29-18, 07:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 708
Posted By monstorr

Yes, totally understandable. Making it alot...

Yes, totally understandable. Making it alot easier to sort through the bs posts and the real.
11-29-18, 07:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,017
Posted By monstorr

I just found out about something similar to Zwift...

I just found out about something similar to Zwift but is going to be free to play. Look into CVRcade. According to their website it will be opening in closed beta December 1st.
Forum: Introductions
11-28-18, 03:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By monstorr

Looks like a great and very active group of...

Looks like a great and very active group of folks. I will for sure be following them for any future group rides.

Thanks for the heads up StanSteven!
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