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Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-18, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 352,726
Posted By kvnrvn

I love it and hate it at the same time. Very cool...

I love it and hate it at the same time. Very cool though
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-17, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 934,607
Posted By kvnrvn

Cyclo 315 for $55

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magellan-Cyclo-315-USA-GPS-Cycling-Computer-CY0315SGXNA-non-Heart-Rate/302394141301?epid=2255409999&hash=item4668186a75:g:-rEAAOSwWmlZd263

Great price for a gps computers
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-14, 07:11 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,005
Posted By kvnrvn

I second this. I have 3 or 4. All really high...

I second this. I have 3 or 4. All really high quality and American made. Price is reasonable too.
Forum: Introductions
05-18-14, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 365
Posted By kvnrvn

Welcome. You will love the weather for biking

Welcome. You will love the weather for biking
Forum: Commuting
05-18-14, 07:03 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,747
Posted By kvnrvn

yeah, way too pricey and probably not that...

yeah, way too pricey and probably not that effective a lot of the time
02-15-13, 11:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 74,629
Posted By kvnrvn

I tried a bunch different ones, including the in...

I tried a bunch different ones, including the in ear kind. Nothing really worked except a piece of tape over the ear buds. Eventually, I just bought an arm band and wear it as close to my head as I...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-13, 10:32 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,821
Posted By kvnrvn

I'm convinced they offer some level of...

I'm convinced they offer some level of protection. I have 3 bikes, one with the tuffy's, two without. I had a lot of flats before I put in the tuffy liner. Now the one with the liner had only one...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-12, 11:37 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,567,669
Posted By kvnrvn

Here's mine. ...

Here's mine.

http://www.joanhorn.com/image/tommaso2x.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-12, 07:55 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,567,669
Posted By kvnrvn

Looks great! Don't see anything screaming out for...

Looks great! Don't see anything screaming out for "big changes" though. Looks pretty fine as is.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-12, 07:30 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,567,669
Posted By kvnrvn

nice bike, but looks like the seat is pushed...

nice bike, but looks like the seat is pushed forward with a really long stem. Is there a reason for that setup?
Forum: Commuting
04-20-12, 07:31 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,880
Posted By kvnrvn

Left cross two weeks ago. Traveling down a bike...

Left cross two weeks ago. Traveling down a bike lane while traffic in the lane was stopped. A van travelling the opposite direction tried to get through a small gap to turn into a parking lot. He saw...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-12, 10:52 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,200
Posted By kvnrvn

I once got passed by a one legged girl on a beach...

I once got passed by a one legged girl on a beach cruiser going over a bridge. I am almost positive she was laughing at me as she rode past.
04-10-12, 10:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,779
Posted By kvnrvn

Frame looks familiar...

OK OK Pic or two then the details.
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=244476&d=1333934022
...
04-05-12, 06:27 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,618
Posted By kvnrvn

Maybe we should base the economy on horniness....

Maybe we should base the economy on horniness. We'd all be RICH!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-12, 05:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,159
Posted By kvnrvn

Peloton and Road Bike action are my favorites....

Peloton and Road Bike action are my favorites. May want to look at Zinio where you can check out a number of digital versions.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-12, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 178,870
Posted By kvnrvn

It's a Shimano FC-R550. I was silver and I was...

It's a Shimano FC-R550. I was silver and I was going to put it on a silver bike when I bought it ($50 / bb). Didn't like the silver on this bike so I used some etching primer and appliance white...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-12, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 178,870
Posted By kvnrvn

Tommaso Team Carbon

http://www.joanhorn.com/image/Tommaso.jpg

Picked up most of the parts here and there when I saw a good deal. Was planning to upgrade another bike. Saw this frame and fork last spring at GiantNerd...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-11, 01:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,448
Posted By kvnrvn

My complete bike (carbon frame, fork, seatpost,...

My complete bike (carbon frame, fork, seatpost, stem, handlebars), rival shifters and derailleurs was right at 1200. Mines not painted black though.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-11, 12:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,448
Posted By kvnrvn

I have one. I'm sure there are better frames out...

I have one. I'm sure there are better frames out there, but anyone who says they are "utter garbage" is completely full of it. Mines great, and a huge improvement over my AL trek.
10-03-11, 10:31 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 2,868
Posted By kvnrvn

Had 469 for the month, but it rained for a week...

Had 469 for the month, but it rained for a week straight keeping me from hitting 500
09-12-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 2,868
Posted By kvnrvn

9/2 65.81 9/3 6.85 9/4 5.89 9/5 ...

9/2 65.81
9/3 6.85
9/4 5.89
9/5 20.47
9/8 62.13
9/9 10.94
9/11 6.84
9/12 36.14 (still have a 30 mile ride home tonight

215.08 so far
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-11, 07:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,023
Posted By kvnrvn

I have a set on one of my bikes they work fine....

I have a set on one of my bikes they work fine. My other bike has rival shifters, and there just isn`t a huge difference. They work differently, but both shift your gears.
08-26-11, 12:04 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,526
Posted By kvnrvn

I can do basic math just fine. If capital costs...

I can do basic math just fine. If capital costs are $500 per year then a $20000 car has to have a useful life of 40 years. (500 x 40 = 20000 - basic math). Your numbers don't add up.
08-25-11, 01:39 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,526
Posted By kvnrvn

The cost of your new car is irrelevant. You paid...

The cost of your new car is irrelevant. You paid $31,578 and got 23,500 for it. The capital cost for that particular car was $8078.

Here are your real numbers:

Net capitol cost: $8078...
08-04-11, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,336
Posted By kvnrvn

That bikes probably an antique by now

That bikes probably an antique by now
08-01-11, 05:55 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 5,342
Posted By kvnrvn

339 for the month and was on vacation for a week.

339 for the month and was on vacation for a week.
07-18-11, 05:01 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 5,342
Posted By kvnrvn

246. Would be to 300 by now if it wouldn't rain...

246. Would be to 300 by now if it wouldn't rain so much
07-08-11, 01:45 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 5,342
Posted By kvnrvn

128 / 172 to go

128 / 172 to go
07-06-11, 12:42 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 5,342
Posted By kvnrvn

7/1 - 14 7/2 - 17.03 7/3 - 28.02 7/4 - 3.38...

7/1 - 14
7/2 - 17.03
7/3 - 28.02
7/4 - 3.38 @#!Flat - no spare tube
7/5 - 25.43

87.86 total - 213 to go
07-01-11, 11:11 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 5,342
Posted By kvnrvn

Finished with 384 in June. New bike as well, so...

Finished with 384 in June. New bike as well, so hoping to hit 400 this month.

6 miles for today
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-11, 11:51 PM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,376,845
Posted By kvnrvn

208581208582208583 Just put it together. The...

208581208582208583

Just put it together. The stem is probably too long. Still getting it adjusted. Giantnerd had the frame and fork for $439.00 so I was able to complete the whole build with all...
06-27-11, 05:12 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,592
Posted By kvnrvn

345.2 for the month. Avg speed 17.72.

345.2 for the month. Avg speed 17.72.
Forum: Commuting
06-20-11, 08:52 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 52,231
Posted By kvnrvn

I removed the crankset from my old Denali. It...

I removed the crankset from my old Denali. It weighs a ton. I bet the dura-ace will drop 2 lbs off your bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 786
Posted By kvnrvn

I ride at night all the time down by NAS JAXS. It...

I ride at night all the time down by NAS JAXS. It feels safer just due to decreased traffic. I'm not up that late though.
06-20-11, 06:04 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 16,624
Posted By kvnrvn

I had one. In three months, I bent one of the...

I had one. In three months, I bent one of the crank arms, the bottom bracket squeaked constantly, and the rear derailleur broke in half going up a hill and completely trashed the rear wheel. This was...
06-20-11, 05:29 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,592
Posted By kvnrvn

A slow week, 265 this month

A slow week, 265 this month
Forum: Commuting
06-16-11, 12:30 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,922
Posted By kvnrvn

I've tried all that I can find for the iPhone,...

I've tried all that I can find for the iPhone, and Cyclemeter, Biky Coach, and Bikemate GPS are all really good
06-12-11, 10:33 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,592
Posted By kvnrvn

205.15 after this mornings ride

205.15 after this mornings ride
06-07-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 5,592
Posted By kvnrvn

128.65 according to Cyclemeter on the iPhone

128.65 according to Cyclemeter on the iPhone
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 6,514
Posted By kvnrvn

I made sure I had enough food and gas to get...

I made sure I had enough food and gas to get through a few days, made sure there was no cash or spare change laying around, then on a Fri morning I mailed my debit card to my self. Came back in the...
05-30-11, 09:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,092
Posted By kvnrvn

Let's be realistic. The "gas tax" doesn't even...

Let's be realistic. The "gas tax" doesn't even cover the actual cost of gas when you include the costs of pollution, defense in the middle east, etc.
05-10-11, 08:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,507
Posted By kvnrvn

At $400 / oz, it may be a little pricey!:lol:

At $400 / oz, it may be a little pricey!:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-11, 04:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,688
Posted By kvnrvn

Worth considering at about the same cost as the...

Worth considering at about the same cost as the ebay no names. I bought one, but haven't built it up yet.

http://www.giantnerd.com/tommaso-team-carbon-road-bike-frame.html
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-11, 07:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,443
Posted By kvnrvn

The OP is totally correct to be upset. Order was...

The OP is totally correct to be upset. Order was placed, product never shipped, order canceled, OP charged. Don't let them get away with crappy service. I've never ordered anything that took more...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-11, 02:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,879
Posted By kvnrvn

All the shifter has to do is move the cable a...

All the shifter has to do is move the cable a bit. It seems like it should be the least important part. How much can that function really be fine tuned. I would think the cables, cassette-chainring,...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-11, 06:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,340
Posted By kvnrvn

There's nothing inherently wrong with using a...

There's nothing inherently wrong with using a credit card if you can afford to pay it off in a reasonable time frame. If it's something you will get a lot of use out of, go ahead. Every mile you put...
12-02-10, 09:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,932
Posted By kvnrvn

durafix

if you want to try to save the frame, this might work in combo with drilling a hole to stop the crack.

http://durafix.com/
10-22-10, 09:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 20,820
Posted By kvnrvn

Agree

Agree
10-22-10, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 704
Posted By kvnrvn

What would it cost if you got hit by a car...

What would it cost if you got hit by a car because they couldn't see you?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-10, 10:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,298
Posted By kvnrvn

Don't get the Denali. It was my first road bike....

Don't get the Denali. It was my first road bike. Didn't last through one summer. Constant flat tires. One of the crank arms bent inward. Loud creaking noise when peddling, then eventually the rear...
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