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Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-13, 04:58 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 7,095
Posted By jim9090

This is exactly what happened to a friend's...

This is exactly what happened to a friend's Cannondale EVO a couple months ago, when he ran into a curb. And the wheel and fork were fine. He was shattered though - the bike was a month old!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-13, 01:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 796
Posted By jim9090

What others have said about riding a bigger gear...

What others have said about riding a bigger gear over rough roads. But also keep in mind that, when tired, sometimes increasing effort and pace can temporarily help to reduce the feeling of fatigue...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-13, 12:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,556
Posted By jim9090

I know I do.

I know I do.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-13, 07:36 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,876
Posted By jim9090

Agreed. There is no way I could do intervals on...

Agreed. There is no way I could do intervals on most of my rides. One day of intervals and one or two hard group rides per week. The rest is all base miles.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-13, 07:15 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 15,637
Posted By jim9090

Speedplay Zeroes for me also.

Speedplay Zeroes for me also.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-13, 07:44 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,523
Posted By jim9090

Looks like some guys have got their saddle bags...

Looks like some guys have got their saddle bags in a knot.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-13, 07:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 19,922
Posted By jim9090

Sportful BodyFit Pro Castelli Free Aero Gore...

Sportful BodyFit Pro
Castelli Free Aero
Gore Power 2
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-13, 04:31 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,523
Posted By jim9090

Every time I see a dog's b*lls swinging back and...

Every time I see a dog's b*lls swinging back and forth, I will think, why doesn't he strap it to his seat post?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-13, 05:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,338
Posted By jim9090

I've had a number of orders with them and never a...

I've had a number of orders with them and never a problem. Very good service.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-12, 06:25 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 14,556
Posted By jim9090

Of course it's genetics. That's the only reason...

Of course it's genetics. That's the only reason I suck at this sport.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-12, 10:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,280
Posted By jim9090

That's the point of the flashing lights, though. ...

That's the point of the flashing lights, though. You cannot 100% know that it is totally safe. As has been said many times, and we all know, kids are small, fast, not very visible, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-12, 10:39 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,135
Posted By jim9090

SP Zeroes. More maintenance intensive than the...

SP Zeroes. More maintenance intensive than the Looks I used before, but definitely worth it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-12, 10:34 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,011
Posted By jim9090

I went from a SRAM PC-1091 to a X10SL and have...

I went from a SRAM PC-1091 to a X10SL and have really liked the chain. I don't know if it is the chain, but I've found the shifting much better with my Rival, especially on the front.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-12, 10:34 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 13,091
Posted By jim9090

Primary school teacher.

Primary school teacher.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-12, 01:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,967
Posted By jim9090

Murphy's Law must be different where you live. ...

Murphy's Law must be different where you live. Where I am, headwind always turns into headwind when I turn around.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-12, 01:56 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,362
Posted By jim9090

Off thread topic, but I'm just wondering why you...

Off thread topic, but I'm just wondering why you race the Cervelo then? I'd be thinking to race the cheaper, more replaceable Defy.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-12, 07:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,208
Posted By jim9090

And running a chain in one gear combo in a lab...

And running a chain in one gear combo in a lab would tell nothing about shift quality, which is something a lot of us quite like about KMC chains.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-12, 06:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,562
Posted By jim9090

So one might guess that, in the mind of this...

So one might guess that, in the mind of this employee, if you were drive to work and park your car in the garage, forcing others to park outside, that would be OK. Furthermore, if other people rode,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-12, 11:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,069
Posted By jim9090

Endura Elite.

Endura Elite.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-12, 11:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,337
Posted By jim9090

Yes. Basically you have lots of work to do. ...

Yes. Basically you have lots of work to do. Sorry.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-12, 10:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,209
Posted By jim9090

Not in public! There are special members-only...

Not in public! There are special members-only communities for this.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-12, 10:03 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 7,510
Posted By jim9090

So it sounds like it is maybe working itself out?...

So it sounds like it is maybe working itself out? I hope so.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-12, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,729
Posted By jim9090

No thin line in this comparison. Thought about...

No thin line in this comparison. Thought about this long and hard, did you?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-12, 05:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,773
Posted By jim9090

Hope you are OK, John. How do you know it was a...

Hope you are OK, John. How do you know it was a cyclist.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-12, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 912
Posted By jim9090

It's a commuter bike, so all the add-ons probably...

It's a commuter bike, so all the add-ons probably served a purpose. And who knows - with all that weight, the guy who rode it might have iron legs and be seriously fast.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-12, 12:03 AM
Replies: 21,396
Views: 5,302,323
Posted By jim9090

Fizik MicroTex tape

Fizik MicroTex tape
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-12, 10:37 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 7,836
Posted By jim9090

Most people refuting the usefulness of Road ID...

Most people refuting the usefulness of Road ID say that first responders won't need or even use it. Fair enough I suppose, but I wear mine - as others have said - for the chance that I would be non...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-12, 10:32 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 7,836
Posted By jim9090

Isn't that the interactive version?

Isn't that the interactive version?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-12, 05:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,080
Posted By jim9090

I love first group ride stories because it helps...

I love first group ride stories because it helps me relive my own. Ahh, to be able to go back and ride that ride again and again...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-12, 10:27 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 7,984
Posted By jim9090

I forgot to turn my Garmin off before putting it...

I forgot to turn my Garmin off before putting it in the car once. Indeed, I was very impressed with myself for being able to go 98kph at the end of my ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-12, 10:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,490
Posted By jim9090

Topeak Mini 6. It has all the allen keys I'd...

Topeak Mini 6. It has all the allen keys I'd need, plus a Phillips (which has been needed when my cleats came loose). It's probably too small to get much torque, but enough to get home I figure. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 12:29 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 10,871
Posted By jim9090

So true. Eating and humping are good for you...

So true. Eating and humping are good for you too, especially with friends and loved ones.

I love a good ale. When I'm training hard, I don't drink much at all - maybe one beer a week. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-12, 03:36 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,105
Posted By jim9090

I agree. I just got a cheap single speed for...

I agree. I just got a cheap single speed for commuting. I love it. I am just about as far from hipster as you can get.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-25-12, 04:09 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,500
Posted By jim9090

Very impressive Jet!

Very impressive Jet!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-12, 05:38 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,094
Posted By jim9090

Just a bit elitist?

Just a bit elitist?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-12, 06:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,675
Posted By jim9090

I like the idea, but I've got to laugh. Cycling...

I like the idea, but I've got to laugh. Cycling is an active pursuit, no?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-12, 07:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 539
Posted By jim9090

I've been off the bike for 2 weeks with a sore...

I've been off the bike for 2 weeks with a sore knee. I'm climbing the walls.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-12, 08:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,597
Posted By jim9090

That is a seriously great photo.

That is a seriously great photo.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-12, 08:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,168
Posted By jim9090

+1. Long is when you go out and challenge...

+1.
Long is when you go out and challenge yourself.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,302
Posted By jim9090

Yes, from Taobao, China's version of Ebay. ...

Yes, from Taobao, China's version of Ebay. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=1139106570

Thanks for the suggestion. Supports how I have been thinking (although a part of me wants people to say...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-11, 05:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,302
Posted By jim9090

Upgrade 105 5510 to 5700 ? Is it worth it?

I need new shifters. My bike is currently full Shimano 105 5510. I can get a set of 5510 shifters for about $115. Or I could get an entire new 5700 group set for around $450. Is the upgrade is...
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