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Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-13, 06:20 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,182,427
Posted By permanentjaun

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. It's an...

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. It's an 08' OCR C3. I paid $550.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-13, 10:09 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,182,427
Posted By permanentjaun

300173 Finally getting back into it. ...

300173

Finally getting back into it. Haven't had a bike in nearly 2 years. I'm excited to get back into it and get back in shape. Note - This is how the guy I bought it from had it set up. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-13, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,330
Posted By permanentjaun

No its not.

No its not.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-13, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,330
Posted By permanentjaun

Is there a bicycle version of the site pcpartpicker.com?

I'm looking for a website that helps you decide what parts to piece together to either build a new bike, or simply upgrade the one I've got. It can offer purchases based on budgets, compatibility of...
Forum: Touring
02-10-13, 10:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,763
Posted By permanentjaun

I rode it in 2007 and I remember it not being the...

I rode it in 2007 and I remember it not being the most amazing experience. The trail was not very scenic or supported except near major cities/towns. Even then, as others have noted, you need to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-19-10, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 563
Posted By permanentjaun

Flame this author - Calls the famous shot of cyclists getting hit by car 'beauty'

http://thumbpress.com/20-awful-automobile-fails/http://thumbpress.com/20-awful-automobile-fails/

It's a simply thread about automobiles in precarious situations. A stupid digg thread which loses...
Forum: Touring
02-15-10, 10:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,110
Posted By permanentjaun

The condensation problem worries me more than the...

The condensation problem worries me more than the noise. My bivy on the last tour wasn't that quiet. It had a rain layer that would make noise by rubbing against the inner layer if there was the...
Forum: Touring
02-15-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,110
Posted By permanentjaun

Ultra lightweight camping - Reuseable emergency bags - Anyone have experience?

I'm considering an ultra-lightweight option for my next tour. On my first tour several years ago I used a bivy. It was great and relatively lightweight. It was, however, still a bulky item on the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-14-10, 12:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

Feel free to show me where he said he wanted to...

Feel free to show me where he said he wanted to make millions playing intramural soccer. I was merely presenting ways someone could make some money, perhaps a modest living, off of intramural...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-14-10, 12:21 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

I'd say then you're probably going to need to...

I'd say then you're probably going to need to organize your own league for others to join for a price. It'd probably have a similar business model to bikeforums.net. Get the people active and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-13-10, 01:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

Again with the hate and short sightedness. Not...

Again with the hate and short sightedness. Not only did I never say I didn't want to race in points races, but you assume that is the only publicity I would be giving the charity and other sponsors....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-10, 11:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

I posted in the racing forum because my question...

I posted in the racing forum because my question was team related. There are teams in racing. Go figure.

'Schtick' I'm sorry for the typo. Can you ever forgive me?

Yes I gave vague details...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-10, 01:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

Neither. I never asked for anyones help in this...

Neither. I never asked for anyones help in this thread about finding sponsorships, because I knew most of you would be too cold and short sighted to offer any good help. I have contacted specific...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-10, 12:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

In fact I do have a resume in terms of a previous...

In fact I do have a resume in terms of a previous charity I rode for on a cross country tour, and documented long distance days. Sure, it's not a resume of a Cat 1, but it's better than nothing.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-11-10, 07:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

Yea I know that's not what you're questioning. ...

Yea I know that's not what you're questioning. All I'm hearing from you guys is that unless I'm Lance Armstrong then no one is going to care about supporting me. I am very sure that is not the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-11-10, 07:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

I think there is no conflicting messaging issue. ...

I think there is no conflicting messaging issue. My message would be to support one cause that I am attached to. It wouldn't exactly be bad press for several other companies to support me even if...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-11-10, 07:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

Wow you people are so short sighted and hateful. ...

Wow you people are so short sighted and hateful. Now I remember why I don't bother to post much on BF anymore. Everyone is so full of negative energy who would rather put people down on a message...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-11-10, 06:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

You're making the assumption that not only would...

You're making the assumption that not only would the non-profit be funding me, but that they would be the only sponsor.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-11-10, 05:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

Somewhat, but that doesn't mean I don't want to...

Somewhat, but that doesn't mean I don't want to compete. I would like to do RAAM, many ultra endurance races like the Furnace Creek 508, Iditarod 1000, Cochise Classic 256, etc.. I do also want to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-11-10, 05:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

Feel free to go elsewhere.

Feel free to go elsewhere.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-11-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

This is all very interesting. I suppose within a...

This is all very interesting. I suppose within a year I could find one club which would be willing to let me get on their sponsor bill. Again, I would really like to have an official team for more...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-11-10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

Primarily because I intend to be riding full...

Primarily because I intend to be riding full time. I can easily see 400 miles a week not including the race or event I participate in. Some weeks may approach 700 miles. I need a lot of support...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-11-10, 03:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,769
Posted By permanentjaun

Do I need to form a team in this situation?

I'm interested in taking the next step in my cycling. I have a loose plan in my head that I am slowly fine tuning. The idea is to use Phoenix, AZ as my homebase where I will cycle out of to certain...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By permanentjaun

Wanna trade? I'll take your Madone.

Wanna trade? I'll take your Madone.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 03:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,749
Posted By permanentjaun

That would be true if the device was counting...

That would be true if the device was counting down from a total mileage. The way it could actually work is like this.

Say we have a total distance to travel of 5 miles with 3 turns. There is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 01:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,749
Posted By permanentjaun

Well when you put it that way then no it wouldn't...

Well when you put it that way then no it wouldn't have much point. Do you know of any electronic routeslips?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 12:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,749
Posted By permanentjaun

I was hoping to get away from maps just for ease...

I was hoping to get away from maps just for ease of use while out on the road. I suppose that's just nit picking on my part.

We have an electronics forum?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 12:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,749
Posted By permanentjaun

As how I would like it to work in my OP.

As how I would like it to work in my OP.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 12:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By permanentjaun

What?

What?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-10, 11:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,749
Posted By permanentjaun

Thanks for the info. Those Dakota models look...

Thanks for the info. Those Dakota models look nice. I still can't help but wonder what the battery life would be like without it requiring the GPS function. 60 hours?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-10, 11:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,749
Posted By permanentjaun

Do you have a model number for the first garmin...

Do you have a model number for the first garmin unit you mentioned?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-10, 11:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,749
Posted By permanentjaun

I would like more than 15 because I'd like to do...

I would like more than 15 because I'd like to do short road tours on my road bike. If I'm gone for 2-4 days then 15 hours will certainly not be long enough.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-10, 11:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,749
Posted By permanentjaun

I think you answered your own questions of what...

I think you answered your own questions of what happens if you take a detour or whatever. The option to scroll would be nice. I'm sure a function like recounting the distance for that set of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-10, 10:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,749
Posted By permanentjaun

I want turn by turn directions, but I don't want GPS. What are my options?

I don't like the short battery life of the Garmin GPS units that provide turn by turn directions by tracking you through GPS. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the GPS function drains batteries...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-10-10, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By permanentjaun

Team Sky is definitely in the lead.

Team Sky is definitely in the lead.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-09-10, 02:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 616
Posted By permanentjaun

What do you think is the best team website?

I'm looking for some good websites to mimic when building my own. What team, professional or amateur, do you think has the best website? Some things to consider are:

1. Is the site easy to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-10, 01:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By permanentjaun

Wish I could. It looks like a great event. Did...

Wish I could. It looks like a great event. Did you go to the indoor time trial today, 1/30? I did not, unfortunately.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-27-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,549
Posted By permanentjaun

This explains it quite well: ...

This explains it quite well:

http://i.gizmodo.com/5458382/8-things-that-suck-about-the-ipad (http://i.gizmodo.com/5458382/8-things-that-suck-about-the-ipad)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-27-10, 05:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,549
Posted By permanentjaun

It's just an oversized ipod touch with limited...

It's just an oversized ipod touch with limited expandability. It's biggest flaw for most people right now is that it doesn't support flash. How many websites use flash? About all of them.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-10, 02:55 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 10,079
Posted By permanentjaun

I am glad I am not and hope to never be nominated...

I am glad I am not and hope to never be nominated to be included in this ridiculousness. I'm with umd.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-09, 12:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,311
Posted By permanentjaun

I had a few in me when posting the topic. I know...

I had a few in me when posting the topic. I know shaving isnt for aero benefit. It still seems awkward though that speed skaters wear suits for aero benefits, yet cyclists don't even though they go...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-09, 12:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,311
Posted By permanentjaun

Why is there no under armour for road cyclists?

Intrigued by the recent sponsorship of the US Speed Skating Team by the Colbert Nation; I was watching the speed skating trials on versus. What sparked this thread was the fact that the skaters are...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-09, 11:44 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,401
Posted By permanentjaun

If I recall mine is 55 mph. That is on a loaded...

If I recall mine is 55 mph. That is on a loaded touring rig. You know what's awesome about riding on a 100 lbs loaded touring rig? At 55 mph the thing rides straight as an arrow. I can recall...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-09, 01:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,359
Posted By permanentjaun

I suppose this is a better thread than the ultra...

I suppose this is a better thread than the ultra endurance thread I started to proclaim I dream to eventually measure my distances in millennia.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-09, 09:49 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 24,633
Posted By permanentjaun

This gives me an idea. I don't think putting the...

This gives me an idea. I don't think putting the "Share the Road" sign on a back of a jersey is the best way to solve our problems. Perhaps it should be more sincere and have something like "Please...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-09, 06:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,096
Posted By permanentjaun

The only race everyone wins.

The only race everyone wins.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,096
Posted By permanentjaun

I guess I should have been more specific in my...

I guess I should have been more specific in my line of questioning as things are getting somewhat convoluted.

Climbing Mt. Everest or K2 is not a sprint event. It takes months and plenty of...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-09, 03:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,096
Posted By permanentjaun

Anyone want to dare rank them in difficulty?

Anyone want to dare rank them in difficulty?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-09, 03:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,096
Posted By permanentjaun

Amazing. Winner last year average a little more...

Amazing. Winner last year average a little more than 160 miles a day on a loaded MTB.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-09, 03:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,096
Posted By permanentjaun

Is that a pro only event or can anyone register?

Is that a pro only event or can anyone register?
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