Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Notices
Search: Posts Made By: RetroDork
Showing results 1 to 35 of 35
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-16, 06:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,921
Posted By RetroDork

It's a very limited edition Fuji Roubaix. :) ...

It's a very limited edition Fuji Roubaix. :)

(actually I just called it that because it's imported and made in Asia)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-16, 04:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,921
Posted By RetroDork

OK, fair enough. If Chris Carmichael says Harden...

OK, fair enough. If Chris Carmichael says Harden the F Up (Rule # 5 IIRC) and ride... that's good enough for me. I'll drop the tire pressure a little bit, stay to the inside of the pack in the turns,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-16, 04:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,921
Posted By RetroDork

Great page! How could I forget about the Prophet...

Great page! How could I forget about the Prophet Sheldon? Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-16, 04:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,921
Posted By RetroDork

I appreciate the answer ( and all the others that...

I appreciate the answer ( and all the others that chimed in)

Looks like I'm on Vittoria Zaffiro's 700X25

It's a "freshman" sprint triathlon. But it's my 1st :roflmao2:, so it's kind a big deal...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,921
Posted By RetroDork

How dangerous is it to ride slick tires in the rain?

Long story short, I have a race on Saturday, and it looks like it will be raining. I have slicks on my bike now and was going to buy some new tires for the race.
Do I need tread for he rain? Or can...
Forum: Triathlon
06-07-16, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,265
Posted By RetroDork

Tempting... but I was hoping the manly bulge in...

Tempting... but I was hoping the manly bulge in the compression shorts would intimidate the competition.
Speedos might be too flashy. Compression shorts says you're all business. :thumb:
Forum: Triathlon
06-07-16, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,265
Posted By RetroDork

My race is in 4 days, but I don't have tri-shorts. What's a good Plan b?

I kept forgetting to order some...and the local tri store is almost an hour away....plus I'm a frugal bastage and I don't really want to drop $30 on short I'll only use a few times. I also need a new...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-16, 01:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,164
Posted By RetroDork

Recommend me some road shoes (and pedals) to go with my new bike.

My new bike is ready for PU @ Performance bike. It's my 1st road bike with an aluminum frame, and decent components. It was the only bike I could find that came with a 105 group and wasn't more than...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-16, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 688
Posted By RetroDork

Does Perfomance Bike offer an instant 10% discount, ot just a "rebate"?

Looking for a new road bike in the $900 range, and none of the other LBS's seem to have anything for under $1200.
So PB is looking like a viable option. Originally wanted to keep it around $800,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-15, 05:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,909
Posted By RetroDork

I'm a buy and hold kind of guy. I'm going from a...

I'm a buy and hold kind of guy. I'm going from a steel frame to an aluminum...so carbon is going to be awhile for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-15, 03:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,909
Posted By RetroDork

Can I find a bike with 105's for $900?

I'm looking for a decent entry level road bike. I've been looking a lot at the Fujis from Performance Bike because they seem to be a good bank for the buck.
They have a model I like ( the Fuji...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-15, 01:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By RetroDork

That was actually my original plan.. but none of...

That was actually my original plan.. but none of the LBS's I checked with had any in stock, and I couldn't find it in the Garmin catalog.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-15, 01:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By RetroDork

That's sort of what I'm doing now... but my OCD...

That's sort of what I'm doing now... but my OCD and the Church of Friel demands more structure.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-15, 09:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By RetroDork

Like I said- I'm not comfortable strapping my...

Like I said- I'm not comfortable strapping my phone to the bike, so that option is out for now.
(although I do have the full replacement warranty on the phone...)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-15, 09:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By RetroDork

Other than the stopwatch, I don't see an interval...

Other than the stopwatch, I don't see an interval or lap timer on it. I have a $20 Casio that rocked for timing, but the battery died and the replacement battery didn't last very long, and that model...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-15, 03:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,364
Posted By RetroDork

PLUS - the metal cleats on clipless shoes throw...

PLUS - the metal cleats on clipless shoes throw out a Biotching shower of sparks when you drag them on the street at night. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,190
Posted By RetroDork

Best way to time intervals on a bike?

My HRM is dead, my watch has a dead battery (and no interval timer) and my road bike has a computer - but not a timer. But I still need a way to time intervals, having recently joined the Church of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-15, 02:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,230
Posted By RetroDork

I would guess hat person passes that way on a...

I would guess hat person passes that way on a regular basis and is going to be in that area again.
NOT that I'm recommending stalking and then beating the ahole within an inch of his life to teach...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-15, 02:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,188
Posted By RetroDork

Much urban way fast so blinding

Much urban
way fast
so blinding
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-15, 10:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,664
Posted By RetroDork

Funny you should mention that... my calves were...

Funny you should mention that... my calves were really sore and tight after my stair workout yesterday, so I did a 30 minute easy spin around the neighborhood in granny gear. But then I got to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-15, 12:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,664
Posted By RetroDork

Thanks for the workouts. I got the 1st one and...

Thanks for the workouts.
I got the 1st one and thought " that doesn't look too bad at all."
Then I saw the second one. :(
Looks vicious.
Can't wait to try it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-15, 12:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,664
Posted By RetroDork

I fear you may be right. This morning I did a...

I fear you may be right. This morning I did a 15ish minute warm up with calisthenics/push ups/st ups/dips and some lunges. Then about 40-45 minutes on the bleacher steps. Mixed in some plyometrics-...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-15, 10:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,664
Posted By RetroDork

Whoops- I tried to PM you, but i have to have 50...

Whoops- I tried to PM you, but i have to have 50 posts in order to do that. Can you PM me?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-15, 08:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,664
Posted By RetroDork

The only problem is I don't have any tall...

The only problem is I don't have any tall buildings near me. I might call the local FD and see if they know fo the tallest ones in our area.

I do have access to a high school football stadium with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-15, 03:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,664
Posted By RetroDork

How well will road cycling help me in a tower/stair climbing event?

I just signed up for a 9-11 memorial tower climb event. It's 2 trips up the stairs for a total of 130 floors.
I'm not sure how long it will take- it's a memorial climb that includes firefighters...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-15, 01:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,842
Posted By RetroDork

$6 at Hobby Lobby for 8OZ. 8-Ounces Gemini...

$6 at Hobby Lobby for 8OZ.
8-Ounces Gemini Odorless Mineral Spirits | Hobby Lobby | 598797...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-15, 07:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,123
Posted By RetroDork

I have family in Colorado, but the trip would...

I have family in Colorado, but the trip would probably cost almost as much as my bike. Plus, the HHH seems to have a Nietzschean survival of the fittest component to it that sounds intriguing.


...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-15, 06:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,946
Posted By RetroDork

Concentration camp resident/10 Do you even...

Concentration camp resident/10

Do you even lift, bro? I think my bike weighs more than you do
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-15, 06:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,123
Posted By RetroDork

What percentage of them finish the 100 miles? Any...

What percentage of them finish the 100 miles? Any idea?


Tough talk for someone from Oklahoma...:p
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-15, 05:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,123
Posted By RetroDork

I'm afraid I won't be able to make it this...

I'm afraid I won't be able to make it this year... but I'm trying to find out for next year.
I wonder if it might be easier/cheaper to rent an RV up there?
Or I wonder if it might be feasible to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,123
Posted By RetroDork

Who's riding the Hotter'N Hell Hundred century ride this year?

It's supposed to be the biggest century ride in the country. 14,000 riders last year.
100 miles in 100 degree heat! What could be more fun than that? :love:

I want to ride it, but I'm wondering...
08-05-15, 05:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,600
Posted By RetroDork

Just a thought... but maybe you could buy a...

Just a thought... but maybe you could buy a Costco membership and buy food in bulk and resell it to other students (and get yours for free) , or perhaps start up a food co-op- have everyone pool...
Forum: Introductions
08-05-15, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By RetroDork

I'm 48 but in serious denial. :cry: I'd love...

I'm 48 but in serious denial. :cry:

I'd love to try cyclocross, but there don't see to be (m)any events near me.
Forum: Introductions
08-05-15, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By RetroDork

I'm a bit of a price point shopper.. and it looks...

I'm a bit of a price point shopper.. and it looks like it's going to be hard to beat the Fuji Sportif at Performance bike for $599. LBS wants $800ish for the same bike.
Not sure what the best time...
Forum: Introductions
08-03-15, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By RetroDork

Howdy from Central Texas

Hi Y'all!
I'm (cough) past 30(cough) and only a moderately grumpy old guy. :50:

Been banging around on a vintage 10 speed (or 3) for the last 20+ years, and I'm looking forward to upgrading to a...
Showing results 1 to 35 of 35


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.