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Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-13-12, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 869
Posted By arbysovenmitt

I would just slam down a banana before the ride,...

I would just slam down a banana before the ride, swig some water and head out.
Forum: Northeast
06-08-12, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 492
Posted By arbysovenmitt

I've haven't ridden much of it (only 15 or so...

I've haven't ridden much of it (only 15 or so miles) but I did it using 700x28 slicks without any difficulty. It's mostly flat, some small rocks and lots of dirt. I would feel confident riding more...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-07-12, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,006
Posted By arbysovenmitt

I tend to eat lots of whole fat foods; raw milk,...

I tend to eat lots of whole fat foods; raw milk, yogurt, nuts, avocados, peanut butter, stuff that keeps you full for a while. Add on top of that lots of root and leafy veggies, fruits, rice, beans,...
Forum: Touring
05-25-12, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,030
Posted By arbysovenmitt

Thanks for all the suggestions! I do plan on...

Thanks for all the suggestions! I do plan on using the rack for general car-free use as well so I don't mind spending for quality and durability, but I'm also a terribly indebted miser (woo working...
Forum: Touring
05-24-12, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,030
Posted By arbysovenmitt

Which rack for Bianchi Volpe?

I'm looking to go on my first multi-day tour and need a rack for my Volpe. Its shorter chainstays are worrisome though, especially considering my larger-than-average foot size. I found the Jaand...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-12, 11:25 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 17,920
Posted By arbysovenmitt

There are way too many great micro-breweries in...

There are way too many great micro-breweries in my area to avoid this. The only reason I ride is to continue drinking without expanding too rapidly.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-11-12, 05:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,070
Posted By arbysovenmitt

How do these compare to the GP 4 Seasons in terms...

How do these compare to the GP 4 Seasons in terms of speed? 205 grams vs 270... is that significant for tires?
Forum: Commuting
04-11-12, 11:52 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 110,710
Posted By arbysovenmitt

That plastic 'taste' isn't just a flavor, it's...

That plastic 'taste' isn't just a flavor, it's the result of chemicals leeching into the water. As far as I know, even hard plastic like Nalgene leach over time. I second all of the Klean Kanteen...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-12, 06:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,175
Posted By arbysovenmitt

There will be infinite numbers of clueless...

There will be infinite numbers of clueless scofflaws from now til the end of time - it's better to be able to handle them safely than to stubbornly expect to get your way every time. Blame them,...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-12, 06:47 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,716
Posted By arbysovenmitt

Works for me too.

Works for me too.
Forum: Commuting
03-22-12, 06:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,336
Posted By arbysovenmitt

All this. Also, the Bianchi Volpe is another good...

All this. Also, the Bianchi Volpe is another good option for a comfy ride. Relatively relaxed geometry but plenty quick for hills.
Forum: Commuting
03-22-12, 06:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,290
Posted By arbysovenmitt

I don't know if their newer saddles are softer or...

I don't know if their newer saddles are softer or if I was just lucky, but I put one on my CX bike about a month ago and experienced zero pain even from day one! It's not broken in yet either (200...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-21-12, 11:17 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,869
Posted By arbysovenmitt

Not eating the correct foods/resting adequately...

Not eating the correct foods/resting adequately will stunt your training far more than any benefit from dropping your body fat by 2.5%.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-16-12, 01:10 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,869
Posted By arbysovenmitt

That thing looks terrifying...

That thing looks terrifying...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-12, 08:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,121
Posted By arbysovenmitt

x2 You rule. Keep it up!

x2

You rule. Keep it up!
Forum: Commuting
03-06-12, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,178
Posted By arbysovenmitt

Good job. The weather coming later this week will...

Good job. The weather coming later this week will serve as an awesome comparison. I started commuting March 2011 and was cold the first couple months, but as soon as weather turned around (mid June)...
Forum: Commuting
03-05-12, 08:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,178
Posted By arbysovenmitt

Just do it man. Wear lots of clothes and peel...

Just do it man. Wear lots of clothes and peel them off as necessary, don't overthink it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,246
Posted By arbysovenmitt

That sounds amazing... I have to get over there...

That sounds amazing... I have to get over there so I can try that sometime. I took my first non-commuting spin on my bike Sunday and did about 40 miles. Saw the ocean, had a blast. 40 sunny degrees...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-12, 01:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,364
Posted By arbysovenmitt

I wouldn't opt to buy a new seat so quickly, as...

I wouldn't opt to buy a new seat so quickly, as the prior two posters suggest. I'm also insanely frugal, so that probably has something to do with it.

Your butt's gonna hurt if you haven't ridden...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-12, 05:51 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 6,900
Posted By arbysovenmitt

It made an impact on me, at least. I started...

It made an impact on me, at least. I started cycle commuting almost a year ago (2 weeks to go!). The primary reason was a past due car inspection - $1200 to get the car repaired and back on the road....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-22-12, 08:03 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,845
Posted By arbysovenmitt

I'm just finally over that last step I think, so...

I'm just finally over that last step I think, so I feel ya. I was a couple clicks away from buying an ecig starter pack just so I could stop the intake of smoke, but I got an obnoxious stomach virus...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-19-12, 08:19 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 10,540
Posted By arbysovenmitt

You can get raw milk in Maine from stores and the...

You can get raw milk in Maine from stores and the farmer's market... it's all I drink. SO DELICIOUS. Since switching from skim-milk and no fat yogurt to whole yogurt and raw milk I think I've lost...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 04:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,971
Posted By arbysovenmitt

Out of curiosity, how do these compare to the...

Out of curiosity, how do these compare to the 105s? http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product2_10053_10052_502000_-1#ReviewHeader

My commuter could use an upgrade away from platforms, but as a commuter...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-12, 01:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,485
Posted By arbysovenmitt

Looks pretty sweet to me!

Looks pretty sweet to me!
Forum: Commuting
01-23-12, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 796
Posted By arbysovenmitt

^ what now? Great deal, too bad they don't...

^ what now?

Great deal, too bad they don't have them in small. I would have been in for two.
Forum: Commuting
01-23-12, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,942
Posted By arbysovenmitt

No kidding, and Maine seems to be doing the...

No kidding, and Maine seems to be doing the reverse today. 25 on the way in but it's nearly 40 right now and is set to stay the same throughout the night. And it's just when I thought we were finally...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-12, 02:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 905
Posted By arbysovenmitt

Agreed on riding the route beforehand; that would...

Agreed on riding the route beforehand; that would have saved me some minor embarrassment and a stressful commute.

Commuting rules. I'm about to finish my first year and I'm looking forward to...
Forum: Commuting
12-28-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,369
Posted By arbysovenmitt

I, too, would be thrilled. Dandruff...

I, too, would be thrilled.



Dandruff is caused by the shampoo, not cured by it. As far as I remember, dandruff is caused by over-oily skin, which is caused by excessive use of shampoo. Cooker...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 10:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,678
Posted By arbysovenmitt

More like ruindd

More like ruindd
Forum: Commuting
07-25-11, 03:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,150
Posted By arbysovenmitt

Just to +1 the recommendation for the Bianchi...

Just to +1 the recommendation for the Bianchi Volpe, I've been riding mine since mid-March and it's been great. It has plenty of room for fenders, 32cm tires, and it can easily be loaded up with...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-11, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By arbysovenmitt

2 minutes? Yeah I'm not waiting that long. If...

2 minutes? Yeah I'm not waiting that long. If it's safe, it's safe. They should simply allow cyclists to treat red lights as stop signs if there is no incoming traffic, and if they break the law and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-09-11, 08:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,636
Posted By arbysovenmitt

Source? This seems incredibly counter intuitive...

Source? This seems incredibly counter intuitive to me.
Forum: Commuting
07-02-11, 08:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,724
Posted By arbysovenmitt

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Commuting
07-01-11, 10:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,724
Posted By arbysovenmitt

cruising around town never gone this way before...

cruising around town
never gone this way before
let's see where it goes
Forum: Commuting
04-30-11, 08:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,886
Posted By arbysovenmitt

I bought a 2010 Volpe about 2 months ago now and...

I bought a 2010 Volpe about 2 months ago now and am loving it. It's my first 'real' bike though, so I'm pretty sure I'd have loved anything I bought, but it's definitely a great commuter. Solid...
Forum: Commuting
03-13-11, 03:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,324
Posted By arbysovenmitt

Voted, good luck! +1 for Portland.

Voted, good luck! +1 for Portland.
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