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Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-06, 03:57 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 5,909
Posted By timwat

I have yet to convert my wife, but with her...

I have yet to convert my wife, but with her recent meniscal tear and subsequent surgery, I'm starting to plant the seeds and am hoping they'll bear fruit after physical therapy is over.

But like...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-06, 06:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 892
Posted By timwat

Hey, Sin - been a while since I've been back...

Hey, Sin - been a while since I've been back here.

Two reasons firmer is better:

1) On a lounge chair, you're arse and thighs aren't constantly in motion (rub, rub, chafe, chafe...)
2) On...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-05, 06:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,310
Posted By timwat

Well, you'll probably get more advice all over...

Well, you'll probably get more advice all over the spectrum here too. Obviously, folks who have a good experience with their wheelset purchase are going to weigh in that that is the only way to go....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-05, 06:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,385
Posted By timwat

Rubbing alcohol. Apply continuously and...

Rubbing alcohol. Apply continuously and liberally until pain causes loss of consciousness. Advanced riders may substitute a mixture of sea salt and vinegar.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-05, 07:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,984
Posted By timwat

No, we don't. That's why we're all full of it.

No, we don't. That's why we're all full of it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-05, 07:35 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,649
Posted By timwat

Well, there's a point there, but for those of us...

Well, there's a point there, but for those of us who have already imbibed the grape kool-aid (skinny tires, lycra, pushing ourselves to the point of pain to ride faster) and are actually enjoying...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-05, 03:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,984
Posted By timwat

I hate the melodrama of this response myself, but...

I hate the melodrama of this response myself, but the main reason I ride is to try to extend my life. The details are boring and interesting to no one but myself, but it sums up as involving serious...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-05, 12:15 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 9,977
Posted By timwat

First of all, Euro, you don't know me from Adam,...

First of all, Euro, you don't know me from Adam, and what I think may be of little value to you, but I wanted to say I appreciate the tenor of your posts and responses in this thread.

That said,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-05, 12:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 323
Posted By timwat

Cygolite rocks!

Getting darker earlier and earlier, esp. with DST. Did as much online research as I could, and bought a Cygolite Nitro 15w halogen for $80 on eBay. This thing rocks! Way, way bright, wide usable...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-05, 08:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,117
Posted By timwat

Flatting during a personal best ascent. Having...

Flatting during a personal best ascent.
Having a car full of teenagers throw some foul, sticky liquid on you while you're still 20 miles from home.
Having your asthma act up on a beautiful, sunny...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-05, 03:27 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 14,383
Posted By timwat

Well, since you mention red, with the MGC wheels:...

Well, since you mention red, with the MGC wheels:

http://k43.pbase.com/v3/47/428747/4/48654456.IMG_5613.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-05, 02:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,452
Posted By timwat

Jersey pockets: iPod, cleat covers, garage door...

Jersey pockets: iPod, cleat covers, garage door opener.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-05, 02:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,452
Posted By timwat

:roflmao: I guess the flat kit may be...

:roflmao:

I guess the flat kit may be optional, but the lipgloss is mandatory, Kirke?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-05, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 628
Posted By timwat

If you search the forum, there are several...

If you search the forum, there are several historical threads on this as it is a recurring inquiry. However, to get you started here are some possible options for you:

Nike Ventoux II -...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-05, 02:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,715
Posted By timwat

This is fantastic reading. And even better...

This is fantastic reading. And even better without pictures, the imagination runs wild.

I keep wondering how the saga would play as a movie; consider how different producers & directors would...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-05, 03:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 697
Posted By timwat

No, Doc, when it comes to a life-threatening...

No, Doc, when it comes to a life-threatening respiratory disease like asthma, we Yanks get our medical advice in cycling forums and then purchase all our UTC (under the counter) remedies from online...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 01:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,561
Posted By timwat

I found the Performance house brand shoes have a...

I found the Performance house brand shoes have a wider toe box, even wider than the Shimano 151 (I think that's the model that's supposed to be wider than their others).

Also, Nike Ventoux II is...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 01:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,561
Posted By timwat

Tongue in cheek or Sovereignty advocate?

Tongue in cheek or Sovereignty advocate?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-05, 11:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,652
Posted By timwat

I went from Al to CF as well. While there are...

I went from Al to CF as well. While there are experts who debate the significance and impact of frame material by itself, I couldn't be happier with my move. The colloquial metaphor, "CF is like...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-05, 12:55 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 13,116
Posted By timwat

It's a well known policy of Competitive Cyclist...

It's a well known policy of Competitive Cyclist to only sell nice bikes to people they deem don't deserve them. What's not so well known is that decision is based largely upon the opinions of BF...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-05, 02:12 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 13,116
Posted By timwat

Man, to quote Nyrie from the fixie forum, way too...

Man, to quote Nyrie from the fixie forum, way too much hating going on in this thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-05, 02:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,882
Posted By timwat

Last pic is the best, gorgeous.

Last pic is the best, gorgeous.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-05, 07:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,956
Posted By timwat

The cleats are indeed stiff out of the box. ...

The cleats are indeed stiff out of the box. Lubricate them with a dry (PTFE) lube per the included instructions and all problems are solved.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-05, 07:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 29,941
Posted By timwat

FWIW, Garcia says as much on his web site, one...

FWIW, Garcia says as much on his web site, one paragraph reads:

"The spoke shown is Wheelsmith's XE14 bladed model. These spokes are similar in weight and stiffness to a 1.5mm thick round spoke...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-05, 03:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 29,941
Posted By timwat

The PF Flyers of road biking. Buy aero - you'll...

The PF Flyers of road biking. Buy aero - you'll run faster and jump higher.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-05, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 999
Posted By timwat

Another happy Carbon user here. Hey, FWIW I...

Another happy Carbon user here.

Hey, FWIW I was getting more than my fair share of flats early in the season, and after a few posters here boasted that they never get flats, I have tried to be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By timwat

Hey, 55/Rad - I win. You owe me one CF turtle.

Hey, 55/Rad - I win. You owe me one CF turtle.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By timwat

Dude: I can't find any reference to LOOK...

Dude:

I can't find any reference to LOOK making ANY pedal in gold. Even the LOOK website only describes the 5.1 as red, black, silver, or white/blue. If you really want to know, I'd call the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 577
Posted By timwat

+1. My old roadie is combo of 600 and old DA. ...

+1. My old roadie is combo of 600 and old DA. Brokenrobot is right on the money.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 04:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,247
Posted By timwat

Agreed. Save the money for Assos bibs and CF...

Agreed. Save the money for Assos bibs and CF turtles.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 03:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,247
Posted By timwat

Wait a minute - are you saying the bike comes...

Wait a minute - are you saying the bike comes standard with triple crank and 9-sp cassette? If that's so, why are you guys suggesting Stalker should go 10-sp? What useful gear-inch span is gained...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 578
Posted By timwat

Fie! Fie, I say! Fie on San Diego and your...

Fie! Fie, I say! Fie on San Diego and your gently sunny low 70's climate!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 03:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,247
Posted By timwat

No wonder this board is so dangerous. Stalker...

No wonder this board is so dangerous. Stalker doesn't even have wheels on the bike yet and you're clocking him up for more upgrades.

Stalker: Be afraid. Be very much afraid.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 03:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,394
Posted By timwat

I've found myself "suspending" my upper body...

I've found myself "suspending" my upper body weight on stiff arms, leading to neck and jaw(!) pain. Is that turtling? Or is that more monkeying? I can't think of any more animal analogies.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 03:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,591
Posted By timwat

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 12:52 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,591
Posted By timwat

Imagine that Swiss guy that came up with Assos.

Imagine that Swiss guy that came up with Assos.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-05, 10:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 656
Posted By timwat

Doesn't this bike already have the "small hands"...

Doesn't this bike already have the "small hands" version of Shimano's brifters? They should have some sort of black shim in there, right?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-05, 09:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,547
Posted By timwat

I think the goal is to provide both the quick hit...

I think the goal is to provide both the quick hit and a longer burn. In my limited usage, I feel better over the long haul, not just a sugar rush.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-05, 09:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,547
Posted By timwat

Mike: Honey crystallizes, gives it a sandy...

Mike: Honey crystallizes, gives it a sandy texture. I've had this problem with "Honey Stinger" - a honey based energy gel. Also, from what I read maltodextrin is catagorized as a complex carb...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-05, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 320
Posted By timwat

So hand painted by Italian craftsmen on clear...

So hand painted by Italian craftsmen on clear plastic to be removed after shipping?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-05, 06:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,547
Posted By timwat

Anthony, I'm not sure about all of them, but...

Anthony, I'm not sure about all of them, but Hammer lists "long-chain maltodextrin" as the primary carb source. Isn't this 1) the case with most of the gels listed, and 2) fundamentally different...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-05, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 538
Posted By timwat

So you're not considering the blue powdercoat...

So you're not considering the blue powdercoat rims on your blue bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-05, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 481
Posted By timwat

If you're talking about choosing lighting setup,...

If you're talking about choosing lighting setup, take a look on the commuting and general cycling forums. Lots of current threads on that.
Forum: Commuting
09-21-05, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By timwat

This doesn't help you, but I've kick side mirrors...

This doesn't help you, but I've kick side mirrors off a few cars. But this was on my motocycle. Here in California, lane sharing (riding between cars stuck in gridlock) is legal. But a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-05, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By timwat

I'm waiting for the other protaganist in this...

I'm waiting for the other protaganist in this story to post here about "the thanks I get for trying to be kind to another rider...."
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-05, 05:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,840
Posted By timwat

Personally, I think it's all the rap music. ...

Personally, I think it's all the rap music.

If you exchange that for jazz and classical, (and alter your sig), the "Mozart effect" will correct all the damage Tupac has inflicted on your grey...
Forum: Commuting
09-21-05, 04:42 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 6,000
Posted By timwat

I ride to work days I can, motorcycle the days I...

I ride to work days I can, motorcycle the days I can't, only drive when I have to haul stuff or carry passengers.

But main drawbacks are:

1) No showers, makes formal attire impractical or...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-05, 04:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,602
Posted By timwat

Is everyone on this thread from the Bay Area?

Is everyone on this thread from the Bay Area?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-05, 03:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,602
Posted By timwat

Johnny99 - Both spec Xero XSR-3 wheelset. ...

Johnny99 -

Both spec Xero XSR-3 wheelset. Both spec Truvativ BBs - the U10 bike doesn't include Shimano's.

I believe both
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-05, 03:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,602
Posted By timwat

I say go for the OCR3. Yes, Ultegra 10 is...

I say go for the OCR3. Yes, Ultegra 10 is marginally better than 105 - 9...but some would argue only infitessimally so.

But the real weakness of both bikes is the wheelset - which the "Limited"...
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