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Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-15, 06:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,615
Posted By klmmicro

The trend in a lot of high end purchases seems to...

The trend in a lot of high end purchases seems to be having a level of "customability" in the way the end product arrives to the purchaser. As stated above, I doubt it will not be long before you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-15, 02:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,762
Posted By klmmicro

Several watches, all working. Have found a few...

Several watches, all working. Have found a few wallets that were returned as intact as when I picked them up. A few cycling related clothing items, the best being a cool Pearl Izumi lightweight...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-15, 10:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,406
Posted By klmmicro

The Eurosport option seems like a great option as...

The Eurosport option seems like a great option as I really like to watch other cycling events, not just the TDF. I do love the TDF, do not get me wrong...there is just so much more to the sport than...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,753
Posted By klmmicro

Love watching the sprinters! That Sagan gets in...

Love watching the sprinters! That Sagan gets in the mix with them and pulls off stage wins is great fun to watch. He definitely has a place in cycling as he does in the hearts of many fans. It is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-28-15, 10:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,329
Posted By klmmicro

Sounds like you simply over did it and your body...

Sounds like you simply over did it and your body required a little more recovery time than you are used to. I would think every one of us has done this at one point or another. Let your systems...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-15, 09:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,612
Posted By klmmicro

Pedaling is pedaling. If you are covering...

Pedaling is pedaling. If you are covering distance using a mechanical link from legs to wheels, you are getting a workout. Not sure why the style of bike makes much difference in that. I have both...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-15, 09:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,630
Posted By klmmicro

"Killed by a drunk driver". Regardless of...

"Killed by a drunk driver". Regardless of circumstances beyond that, the driver committed a felony, at least where I am at...vehicular manslaughter. Driving under the influence, OVER the legal...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-15, 09:37 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 33,374
Posted By klmmicro

467578 My touring rig.

467578
My touring rig.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-15, 09:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,461
Posted By klmmicro

"Clipless" help me in climbing and having ridden...

"Clipless" help me in climbing and having ridden them for years, they are second nature to me. At first I used to freak out when coming to a stop, but after a few weeks you get used to them. Have I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-15, 08:47 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,153
Posted By klmmicro

Free will...just another option if the purchaser...

Free will...just another option if the purchaser is interested. It appears that both systems stop bikes. Both are simple to use and pricing is comparable.

My personal experience is simple, on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-15, 12:54 AM
Replies: 21,359
Views: 5,281,754
Posted By klmmicro

Bought a Mavic XM117 rim and Shimano XT hub, 36...

Bought a Mavic XM117 rim and Shimano XT hub, 36 hole. Also bought 45 DT Swiss Competition spokes. Building a touring wheel to take the abuse of my trailer and loaded bags.
Forum: Living Car Free
07-06-15, 07:53 AM
Replies: 372
Views: 44,278
Posted By klmmicro

And yet my bibs are more comfortable than any of...

And yet my bibs are more comfortable than any of the shorts I have worn over the years. Go figure.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-15, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 716
Posted By klmmicro

I have INHALED a bug...coughed it right back out....

I have INHALED a bug...coughed it right back out. I have swallowed more than a few with nary a problem. Worse than that, the yellow jacket getting caught in the helmet vent.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-24-15, 03:42 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 44,278
Posted By klmmicro

Simple matter of comfort. A chamois makes riding...

Simple matter of comfort. A chamois makes riding distance easier on the rear regardless of how much the rider weighs. I am overweight, though have not always been and am working on it. I wear a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-15, 09:15 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 14,907
Posted By klmmicro

118 mtd. Finding it a little hard to get the...

118 mtd. Finding it a little hard to get the longer rides in so it would seem that a series of 15 mile rides will have to do.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-15, 06:31 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 14,907
Posted By klmmicro

Made my initial goal of 100 miles today with 200...

Made my initial goal of 100 miles today with 200 miles being my overall for June.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-15, 07:43 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 12,227
Posted By klmmicro

And show him (or her) your derivative of...

And show him (or her) your derivative of 1911...the beginnings of a great friendship despite how ugly you might be. Sexy pistols make the world prettier somehow.

There is no way that the driver...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-15, 05:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,063
Posted By klmmicro

To OP, great effort on your part getting your...

To OP, great effort on your part getting your weight down and getting active on your bike! Have a 2011 Z85 and love it, hope yours is as reliable and smooth as mine.

My moment came when my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-15, 05:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,885
Posted By klmmicro

Congrats on you personal record! Great feeling,...

Congrats on you personal record! Great feeling, no doubt!
Forum: Commuting
05-13-15, 05:37 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,704
Posted By klmmicro

I am usually wearing my MTB baggies and an old UA...

I am usually wearing my MTB baggies and an old UA shirt. The racer types look down so I usually start babbling incoherently about inane subject matter when we stop...yelling of course as I have my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-15, 03:59 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 28,910
Posted By klmmicro

I too have been curious about Mekk. Have noted...

I too have been curious about Mekk. Have noted examples for sale on Nashbar as well, but have not seen one on the road.

I personally think that the unadorned (sans 50 BRAND labels on every...
Forum: Touring
05-12-15, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,181
Posted By klmmicro

I have an extra set in my panniers when heading...

I have an extra set in my panniers when heading out for bike camping. Since I started doing that, I have not lost any.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-15, 07:58 AM
Replies: 21,359
Views: 5,281,754
Posted By klmmicro

Back went the Giro Privateer shoes...way to...

Back went the Giro Privateer shoes...way to narrow for my foot. Went to a LBS to see what shoes are available in a wider format...Shimano M089's on the way now.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-15, 10:39 AM
Replies: 21,359
Views: 5,281,754
Posted By klmmicro

Glad to hear about the construction! I actually...

Glad to hear about the construction! I actually like cages for off road riding. I am using my MTB for multi surface riding right now. Plan on trying some "bikepacking" this fall, so clipping in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-15, 07:55 AM
Replies: 21,359
Views: 5,281,754
Posted By klmmicro

After just shy of 10k miles, the old Forte MTB...

After just shy of 10k miles, the old Forte MTB shoes finally started clicking and creaking. Loved these shoes! Cannot complain, only paid $69 for them in 2009.
450148

They are being replaced...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-15, 09:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,766
Posted By klmmicro

Dang! Casio makes one heck of a watch it would...

Dang! Casio makes one heck of a watch it would seem. Battle scars show character...at least that is what I have been told. For anyone reading this, liquid bandage IS NOT AN OPTION FOR ROAD RASH! ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-15, 10:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,766
Posted By klmmicro

Decades ago while riding down the hill in to...

Decades ago while riding down the hill in to Ensenada, Baja during the 50 mile fun ride, a rider next to me went down. We were FLYING and he lost it. He slid on the pavement next to me for at least...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-05-15, 10:02 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 44,278
Posted By klmmicro

Oh man...went from 190 to 240 after hanging the...

Oh man...went from 190 to 240 after hanging the bike up. Now I am going through and prepping the bike to get back out on the road. The only way I found my weight staying in control was with regular...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-14, 06:49 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 6,961
Posted By klmmicro

Will likely get in 100 miles this month. Took a...

Will likely get in 100 miles this month. Took a spill wrestling a swell on my boat and am pretty sore. Hope to get back in the saddle this coming weekend for 50 miles.
Forum: Living Car Free
09-28-14, 10:33 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 14,790
Posted By klmmicro

I use drive up ATM's while cycling all the time. ...

I use drive up ATM's while cycling all the time. Never tried the drive up teller, but I cannot understand why they would not serve you. Sounds like they are saying that if you are not belching a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-14, 10:28 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 8,662
Posted By klmmicro

20 miles left for my goal of 300 in September. ...

20 miles left for my goal of 300 in September. Will get that in tomorrow! Been a good month actually.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-14, 07:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,196
Posted By klmmicro

An awesome accomplishment and worthy of a kudos,...

An awesome accomplishment and worthy of a kudos, for sure! Congratulations.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-19-14, 07:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,876
Posted By klmmicro

Same experience here. I have a few dozen lights...

Same experience here. I have a few dozen lights on my 30 mile route. Interestingly, about half will trigger for just my bike...the other half cannot detect it. For those, I stop and then proceed...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-14, 12:54 PM
Replies: 21,359
Views: 5,281,754
Posted By klmmicro

Just bought a Shimano CS-5700 11-25 cassette, as...

Just bought a Shimano CS-5700 11-25 cassette, as well as a spare Continental GP 4 Season (700x25) tire.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-14, 01:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,248
Posted By klmmicro

Welcome to BF and congratulations on your...

Welcome to BF and congratulations on your venture! Cycling is fun no matter your weight.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-14, 06:33 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 8,662
Posted By klmmicro

Looks like the top of the rise north bound before...

Looks like the top of the rise north bound before PAR in Carlsbad.

Actually, now that I look at it closer, Ponto?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-14, 06:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,115
Posted By klmmicro

Awesome job! You will be adding to that now that...

Awesome job! You will be adding to that now that the 5'er is conquered. Keep up the great work.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-14, 06:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,855
Posted By klmmicro

Also something to consider is practicing out of...

Also something to consider is practicing out of the saddle pedaling on flat even road surfaces might help you in working out your balance. This way you are not straining to climb AND working on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,218
Posted By klmmicro

My credit card hates you guys!

My credit card hates you guys!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-11-14, 07:59 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 8,662
Posted By klmmicro

It is great to see us all actively riding! Flats...

It is great to see us all actively riding! Flats suck...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-11-14, 06:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,926
Posted By klmmicro

This sort of stuff is nation wide. I bet those...

This sort of stuff is nation wide. I bet those people doing that stuff are the ones that complain loudest when they see a bicycle roll through a stop sign at 10 MPH. I drive for a living and some...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-14, 08:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By klmmicro

Have had a BMX bike and an old MTB stolen over...

Have had a BMX bike and an old MTB stolen over the years. Yes, it sucks big time. Not so much the bikes themselves, but knowing there are people so low in life that they will simply take things...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-09-14, 08:51 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 8,662
Posted By klmmicro

Full moon ride indeed! Went out this AM at 0330...

Full moon ride indeed! Went out this AM at 0330 for a 15 mile route and it was awesome. No cars, moon light on the ocean as I rode the Coast Highway. Going again in the morning.

09-02 --...
Forum: Introductions
09-06-14, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By klmmicro

Hola from the southern half of the state!

Hola from the southern half of the state!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-06-14, 07:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,926
Posted By klmmicro

Glad the driver missed you! Have had several...

Glad the driver missed you! Have had several close calls and they always leave me wondering what could have been for a couple of days. There is not a lot that can be done when a driver veers into...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-14, 07:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,150
Posted By klmmicro

I keep reading people having all sorts of...

I keep reading people having all sorts of troubles with disc brakes...I guess mine are defective as they do not seem to be messed up at all. As for a fad, probably not. If they work, they will sell...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-06-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 8,662
Posted By klmmicro

70 miles this week.

70 miles this week.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-06-14, 09:07 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 8,662
Posted By klmmicro

Dangit! You can borrow some of my pounds if you...

Dangit! You can borrow some of my pounds if you are feeling weak or anything ;)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-06-14, 08:36 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 7,961
Posted By klmmicro

This behavior is one I have experienced. It has...

This behavior is one I have experienced. It has become completely normal to have cars "take chances" and turn into (right turn) or across (left turn) oncoming traffic when it is obvious they do not...
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