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Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-07, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,019
Posted By RedFerret

+1 I thought my BB was creaking a couple...

+1

I thought my BB was creaking a couple years ago and the shop ended up checking everything after greasing the BB didn't fix it. At one point they were sure it was my wheels, it turned out to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-07, 08:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,472
Posted By RedFerret

Second the "when it worked"... my FD stopped...

Second the "when it worked"... my FD stopped reporting my rear derailer correctly so buh-bye virtual cadence. I replaced it with the Edge 305. It works well, you should definitely get the cadence....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-07, 09:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,878
Posted By RedFerret

I'm sure I get told this from time to time but no...

I'm sure I get told this from time to time but no one in Michigan seems to understand that I can't hear them when there is a difference in speed of ~20 mph...

Some of the really smart ones try...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-07, 06:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 676
Posted By RedFerret

+1 Just got mine through Amazon as well....

+1

Just got mine through Amazon as well. Very cool unit so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-07, 10:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 896
Posted By RedFerret

Even without tons of pron I've found that PCs...

Even without tons of pron I've found that PCs have trouble after a year or so. Of course YMMV and it will have to do with how much software & hardware you change out but back when I used PCs in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-07, 10:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,606
Posted By RedFerret

I also had a similar story except I bought a 2005...

I also had a similar story except I bought a 2005 F65 and started getting a strange creaking late in its first season that turned out to be a problem with the frame. So I took it in. Felt said no...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-06, 07:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,264
Posted By RedFerret

I've got good shops and bad shops in my area....

I've got good shops and bad shops in my area. Luckily I bought from one I consider a good shop but when a friend of mine bought his first bike they handed it to him with 20# of pressure in the tires,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-06, 07:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,075
Posted By RedFerret

Nice site. If you're concerned about organization...

Nice site. If you're concerned about organization using blogging software, have you thought of using a web content management system for the site? I've used one before for sites wouldn't really fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-06, 06:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,289
Posted By RedFerret

Yup, makes me want to hide seals and small...

Yup, makes me want to hide seals and small children from it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-06, 11:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 368
Posted By RedFerret

Oooh, lazy rides can be great. I did one of those...

Oooh, lazy rides can be great. I did one of those today. I kinda felt a little mentally burned out after last week and wanted to just take it easy. So I road slow and concentrated on my cadence,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-06, 09:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,265
Posted By RedFerret

Ever thought of these: http://www.nipguards.com/

Ever thought of these: http://www.nipguards.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-06, 09:30 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,725
Posted By RedFerret

2009.97 + 60.46 = 2070.43

2009.97 + 60.46 = 2070.43
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-06, 09:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 882
Posted By RedFerret

+1 That is one reason why I have a basic HRM...

+1

That is one reason why I have a basic HRM for my wrist. I also really like having the Flight Deck on my bike. This way I can use the HRM while running and get the nifty Flight Deck features on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-06, 09:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,025
Posted By RedFerret

Seriously, when my F65 frame went south late last...

Seriously, when my F65 frame went south late last year, after they ran out of F65 frames, I got a bump to an SC1 and my components swapped at no charge w/o having to twist anyones arm. The only...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-06, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By RedFerret

Project One? We're definitely going to need to...

Project One? We're definitely going to need to see some pics! :D
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-06, 09:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,511
Posted By RedFerret

Chances are you're going to fall at some point...

Chances are you're going to fall at some point with clipless. I was pretty used to flipping my foot into my clips by the time I got my first pair but I still ended up falling after I was surprised...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-06, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,374
Posted By RedFerret

Awesome bike! :eek: I don't know what it is...

Awesome bike! :eek:

I don't know what it is about scandium Felts today, haven't really seen many other than my own '04 SC1 and then today I meet a guy with a sweet F1 while I was on my ride and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-06, 10:24 PM
Replies: 2,898
Views: 447,996
Posted By RedFerret

You may have a point, Rochester is pretty close...

You may have a point, Rochester is pretty close to Auburn Hills; where "The Malice at the Palace" (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Malice_at_The_Palace&redirect=yes) took place a couple...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-06, 10:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,763
Posted By RedFerret

I finished up with only 270 miles, I think it...

I finished up with only 270 miles, I think it rained here for about a week and a half straight :mad: . I was doing pretty well after that cleared up though, 190 of those miles were in the last 10...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 04:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 708
Posted By RedFerret

I think I've heard that before too, IIRC it was...

I think I've heard that before too, IIRC it was an issue with heavier riders and weak material holding the shape of the hole. The hole was closing and creating a smaller surface area to support your...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-06, 10:53 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,418
Posted By RedFerret

46 miles for me 2270 + 46 = 2316 miles

46 miles for me

2270 + 46 = 2316 miles
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-06, 03:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,864
Posted By RedFerret

How much more for the one NOT worn by that...

How much more for the one NOT worn by that model...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-06, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 453
Posted By RedFerret

I wouldn't :D But I guess thats an argument...

I wouldn't :D

But I guess thats an argument for another forum. :rolleyes:


Anyway, its a shame that this week has been like this, aside from the occasional offending odor MSU is a great place...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-06, 10:39 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,817
Posted By RedFerret

Was he asking HOW to fill a tire??, cause how...

Was he asking HOW to fill a tire??, cause how much air a tire needs isn't necessary to fill it just like knowing how large your gas tank is isn't necessary to put gas in it.

Average Joe uses his...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-06, 09:41 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 9,817
Posted By RedFerret

Yeah, there's no way anyone could have missed...

Yeah, there's no way anyone could have missed that black raised lettering on a black tire... they should have just confiscated that bike and beat him with the seat post :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-06, 05:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,436
Posted By RedFerret

Its true that you'll find a little of everything...

Its true that you'll find a little of everything on the road regardless of what they are traveling on but I can say that while I don't run into motorcycles too often on the road they have all either...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 11:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,602
Posted By RedFerret

2nded! Whatever bike you buy just make sure YOU...

2nded! Whatever bike you buy just make sure YOU want it, especially if its one you plan on keeping. Felt and Specialized both make great bikes so I wouldn't worry too much about the value if the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-06, 04:15 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 7,486
Posted By RedFerret

You buy "like new" bike shorts on ebay? Honestly...

You buy "like new" bike shorts on ebay? Honestly I think you got off lucky if the only thing wrong with them was a rip... :p
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-06, 10:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,303
Posted By RedFerret

It might not be the wheels that are creaking....

It might not be the wheels that are creaking. Sounds in that area can be hard to track down. I had a creaking that seemed like it was coming from my BB last year. It took a while for my LBS to track...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-06, 10:12 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,246
Posted By RedFerret

Yeah, you don't deserve to be that fit with a...

Yeah, you don't deserve to be that fit with a bike like that :D You need to put down that bike and go see the burger king, maybe in 30-40 lbs you'll be in the proper form to ride a bike like that!...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-06, 10:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,423
Posted By RedFerret

I'm riding an SC1 right now (well, not NOW but...

I'm riding an SC1 right now (well, not NOW but you know...) I got it as a warranty replacement frame for the F65 I bought last year.

To be honest I really couldn't tell that much of a difference,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-06, 12:01 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,599
Posted By RedFerret

Actually Ford technology does go into Jaguar...

Actually Ford technology does go into Jaguar products, the X-Type is based on the same platform as the LS and while the Mazda3 isn't a Focus, the Fusion, Milan, Zephyr are all based on the Mazda6....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-06, 05:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,443
Posted By RedFerret

I've been hit with the radar gun on my bike...

I've been hit with the radar gun on my bike before. I was going 30 in a 35 at the time so no concern about a ticket but the cop seemed like he was pretty impressed that a) his radar could get my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-06, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,668
Posted By RedFerret

They are both great values, no doubt. Hunting for...

They are both great values, no doubt. Hunting for last years model is always a great move.

I'm gonna have to correct a couple things thewalrus said though, the bike is mostly Ultegra 10 and IIRC...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,780
Posted By RedFerret

Actually Felt has a lifetime warranty: ...

Actually Felt has a lifetime warranty:

http://feltracing.com/WARRANTY.html
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 01:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,424
Posted By RedFerret

Never really thought it felt that much like a...

Never really thought it felt that much like a diaper till I went out on a rainy day. Soggy butt chamois is not a good feeling. :o
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 11:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,359
Posted By RedFerret

I just went from SPD to Keos on my road bike....

I just went from SPD to Keos on my road bike. Getting in and out isn't any different, well actually getting in is easier because of the way they are wieghted. I don't have to flip the pedal over as I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-05, 12:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,313
Posted By RedFerret

Awesome, that sandwich is just one more reason...

Awesome, that sandwich is just one more reason why Michigan State has the best tailgates. This weekend's homecoming, so I'll be up in East Lansing early Saturday morning consuming large quantities of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-05, 03:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,359
Posted By RedFerret

So true, I've tried a stationary bike with...

So true, I've tried a stationary bike with platforms since I started riding w/ clipless and I don't think I could get used to riding with those day to day. Clips aren't quite as bad but going with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-05, 02:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,892
Posted By RedFerret

I think the real problem here is that you're...

I think the real problem here is that you're wearing underwear. Remember, the underwear nazi said "no exceptions" ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-05, 11:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,199
Posted By RedFerret

I completely agree with you. Although, at the...

I completely agree with you. Although, at the same time i think its kinda like when you leave that napkin with some chick's number on it in your wallet while you are out on a date with some other...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-05, 10:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 830
Posted By RedFerret

If you go to probikekit.com you can get the Look...

If you go to probikekit.com you can get the Look Keo's for $130 shipped. I'm not sure how important the adjustable float is to you though. The Keo pedals aren't adjustable, instead the cleats have...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 09:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,890
Posted By RedFerret

Maybe not, but I'm ok with not reaching THAT...

Maybe not, but I'm ok with not reaching THAT level of commitment :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 02:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,890
Posted By RedFerret

Wait, you put up with your "junk" falling...

Wait, you put up with your "junk" falling asleep?? :eek: You're a braver man than I am!
I can deal with ass pain, foot discomfort, etc. but sleeping "junk" is where I draw the line. I love cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 11:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,952
Posted By RedFerret

Which part, the semi or "dropping the load" ...

Which part, the semi or "dropping the load" :D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 476
Posted By RedFerret

ooo, good point. But I think it might be more a...

ooo, good point. But I think it might be more a marketing thing. You don't want someone being turned away from purchasing your bike because it doesn't have the same type pedal system that they...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,207
Posted By RedFerret

I got an F65 a couple months ago and I'm pretty...

I got an F65 a couple months ago and I'm pretty happy with it. This was also my first road bike. I'd say go with the F65 unless you can get a killer deal on the F55. You can always take the money you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 09:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,890
Posted By RedFerret

I know what you mean. I bought my first road bike...

I know what you mean. I bought my first road bike this year and it feels like there is always something on the horizon. For me its the saddle though, I'm actually pretty happy with my PI Ultrasensors...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-05, 11:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,067
Posted By RedFerret

True, but for some reason I could see myself put...

True, but for some reason I could see myself put off actually naming a cat for six months and just calling it "cat", "blacky", or whatever color it happens to be. :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-05, 10:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,476
Posted By RedFerret

Without knowing more about the situation I...

Without knowing more about the situation I wouldn't insult his social skills or assume he was actually friends with the mooch.. yeah, finding another group to ride with might be an option, as would...
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