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Forum: Northern California
05-27-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 106,603
Posted By JohnV

What didnt I buy? I bought; a set of Zipp...

What didnt I buy? I bought;
a set of Zipp 404's (clinchers)
A trek Madone 5.2 (2008) found it new online for good price
A new Edge 705

Still get dropped by everyone ages 8 to 80. Now with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-07, 05:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,176
Posted By JohnV

Question for BCIPam

By "non-union" you mean the bone never really healed? Did you have to have plates to hold the bones together.
I am trying to do everything right my first time through but my doctor is so freakin...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-07, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,176
Posted By JohnV

I broke my clavicle and ribs on the 12th of July...

I broke my clavicle and ribs on the 12th of July 2007. This is my 25th day. The ribs have actually healed and don't bother me. I have been on a trainer for a week, but I think it's going to be weeks...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-07, 10:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,723
Posted By JohnV

What happened to the driver?

Well, NJ is what is known as a "No Fault" state. That means that my car insurance is covering my medical bills and repairing my bike. Nice eh? I was suprised to learn that auto insurance, not the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-07, 10:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,723
Posted By JohnV

Thanks for the info. What is a "lung pushup? ...

Thanks for the info. What is a "lung pushup? Also, what do you mean when you say that the least painful postiton was hunched over on my bike? Did you set your bike up on a trainer? I did 35...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-07, 12:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,490
Posted By JohnV

Yes, 18 years ago, some motorist cut me off at...

Yes, 18 years ago, some motorist cut me off at night. On a hill, decending the motorist decided to pass me, as they cut back infront of me their back bumper hit my front wheel. That made me very...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-07, 12:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,723
Posted By JohnV

Yeah, I had that as well, and they sent me home...

Yeah, I had that as well, and they sent me home with it. It's called an insentive sperometor. I can do about 2.25 liters. The device also prevents pneumonia. I kept hearing that I might need a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-07, 12:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,723
Posted By JohnV

My Doctor is very vague, she was the attending...

My Doctor is very vague, she was the attending when the ambulance wheeled me in. She seems knowlegeable though and has a great respect for the aerobic conditioning. They eventually had to shut of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-07, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,723
Posted By JohnV

First Crash (resulting in broken clavical and ribs)

Thursday, July 12th was a beautiful day. All during the morning and afternoon I kept peering out my office window, needing to get some miles in before the sun sets. I finally got out of the office...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-07, 04:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,811
Posted By JohnV

Which bib are the worst? Are you saying the...

Which bib are the worst? Are you saying the Assos are the worst or the Prorace? Is it possible that the Bib Short that everyone else is raving about and sells for over 2 hundred bucks sticks big...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-07, 03:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,811
Posted By JohnV

Yeah, I have been eyeing these for about a week...

Yeah, I have been eyeing these for about a week now. My Pearl Izumi's are getting a bit worn, and I need a replacement. There a little pricey though don't you think? I am all for spending the cash...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-30-07, 02:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,384
Posted By JohnV

Best Suppliment or multi vitamin

What do you think is the best multiple vitamin? Which supliments do you take? There has been an explosion of health products in the past years. Some great and health promoting. Some not so great....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-06, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By JohnV

I have to agree, Trainers are tedios as hell but...

I have to agree, Trainers are tedios as hell but the trainer or a gym with a decent stationary bike is a necessary evil for weather to foul to cycle in.

Although I will say this much, the right...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-06, 05:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,242
Posted By JohnV

Do any of you ride after the sun sets? I too am...

Do any of you ride after the sun sets? I too am going through this transition, where its dark really early so even ducking out of work early doesnt buy me much light to ride in. Every day that I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-06, 04:59 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,242
Posted By JohnV

Yeah, OCP Fashion Advisor. I think it's time to...

Yeah, OCP Fashion Advisor. I think it's time to hear what you wear on these cold days when you actually do head out of doors and do your 26 mile ride. I read it once. I read this post last year...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-06, 03:39 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 101,439
Posted By JohnV

I didnt see one Trek Pilot either.

I didnt see one Trek Pilot either.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-06, 04:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,572
Posted By JohnV

"'Go drink some coke (or put a patch on your...

"'Go drink some coke (or put a patch on your nards), because we're leaving on the first climb, if you want to come along." Floyd Landis, July 20, 2006. HWS, where is this from? I know it's from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-06, 02:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,941
Posted By JohnV

LowCell. First of all, love that bike! She is...

LowCell. First of all, love that bike! She is beautiful. I have never heard of this company before. How did you get involved, and do they only make the frame, you add the wheels, drive train,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-06, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,498,368
Posted By JohnV

I little off the track here, but what do you...

I little off the track here, but what do you attribute the weight loss to, the cycling?
-John
Trek Pilot 2.1 S.P.A. 2006
Trek 7500 FX disk brake 2005
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-06, 12:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,038
Posted By JohnV

You must know what your talking about with that...

You must know what your talking about with that kind of milage. Do you live in a climate that allows you to ride 12 months out of the year, or are you riding alot during the "season"? BTW, do you do...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-06, 11:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,531
Posted By JohnV

I meant bib shorts!!! I must remember... preview...

I meant bib shorts!!! I must remember... preview before posting.
-John
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-06, 11:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,531
Posted By JohnV

I wonder do the girls have this problem. I have...

I wonder do the girls have this problem. I have noticed it, especially when wearing big shorts. Gonna try the bandaid bikinni. (for the top only :D )
-John
Trek Pilot 2.1 S.P.A. 2006
Trek 7500...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-06, 11:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,113
Posted By JohnV

I started last year about this time. Overwieght,...

I started last year about this time. Overwieght, out of shape, I bought a hybrid bike (Trek 7500 FX with Disk brakes) Anway, those first months I was happy just to get out there and roll. I didnt...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-06, 11:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,113
Posted By JohnV

Dude, you lost 50 lbs riding? You must have...

Dude, you lost 50 lbs riding? You must have added some calorie reduction in there, right? I started at 226 a year ago, and I am at 198 now. I am riding 4 to 5 days a week. But If I pig out on ice...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-06, 11:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 768
Posted By JohnV

I have to agree with this tip. I picked it up...

I have to agree with this tip. I picked it up here on this forum somewhere. One of those tips you try out on the road and it actually works right away. I think this cyclist posted that you should try...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-06, 10:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,379
Posted By JohnV

No Helmet? Your very lucky. You could have...

No Helmet? Your very lucky. You could have easlily come away from this with more than bruises and a sprained wrist or not come away at all. This "sounds" from your description like it was not your...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-06, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By JohnV

Ad this means no gifts? IS that right. If thats...

Ad this means no gifts? IS that right. If thats what it means, what was Lance's meaning. Like, no gifts please. or there are no gifts in the tour, you win Yellow Jersey. Clearly I am confused.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-06, 04:05 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,572
Posted By JohnV

I see alot of people of Fizik, Brooks, SLR, but...

I see alot of people of Fizik, Brooks, SLR, but so far no one has mentioned Lance's favorite. The Sell San Marco Concor Light. $59.99 I am in the market for a Saddle as well and I really think the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-06, 04:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,444
Posted By JohnV

What does this mean? Track stand? Stay clipped...

What does this mean? Track stand? Stay clipped at a traffic light? Please explain.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-06, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,145
Posted By JohnV

I have a question bout this. I have been doing...

I have a question bout this. I have been doing the same thing, getting back into shape again after a real bad injury. I gained wieght and basically was a coach potato. So, been at it a year, did...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-06, 12:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,809
Posted By JohnV

Two questions Greg, why do you drive the wife...

Two questions Greg, why do you drive the wife crazy when you quit? And your riding, you ride alone in the morning?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-06, 12:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,809
Posted By JohnV

It's hard to "Live Strong" and continue to smoke

I made some not so smart choices when I started attending college and left home for the first time. One of them was smoking. Since then (many years) I have all but quit. I am down to 3 a day, and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-11-06, 10:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,809
Posted By JohnV

This is truley a great way of looking at the act...

This is truley a great way of looking at the act of quiting. I am going to use this.
-John
2006 TREK PILOT 2.1 s.p.a.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-06, 04:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,708
Posted By JohnV

Pilot Carbon

I have the Pilot 2.1 SPA bike. I love it! Don't have a lot to compare it to. I am real currious. Can you
put your finger on the reasons you liked this bike so much? Of course it's lighter, but I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-06, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,498,368
Posted By JohnV

Anyone going through problems finding cycling...

Anyone going through problems finding cycling clothing that doesnt show every single roll of fat. I don't mind the shorts, I use the Perl Izumi bib shorts. Put the Jerseys, whoa! I find myself just...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-06, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,498,368
Posted By JohnV

I have to say, you are really doing well for just...

I have to say, you are really doing well for just getting into cycling. I am 5.10 and 202lbs, I also used to work out until I injured my shoulder. Now its really degenerated to the point where I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-06, 08:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 296
Posted By JohnV

Good one

Thats a really great suggestion. I didnt figure the upgrade to DuraAce would be over 1k. The Power Tap
(your talking about the hub that measures wattage) is awesome, but I thought the were at...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-06, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 296
Posted By JohnV

Upgrade Question

I have a fairly new Trek Pilot 2.1 SPA bike. I have about 300 miles on it. I purchased the bike late last fall from my LBS. I wanted to upgrade some of the components. I already swapped the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-06, 07:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,372
Posted By JohnV

You placed the order on the 20th, no? Last...

You placed the order on the 20th, no? Last Thursday and they still have not shipped? I don't like that. I love amazon.com You order, it is there the next day, no problem. Edge 305 from Amazon.com...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 12:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,372
Posted By JohnV

I must say, I am a schmuck of the first class. ...

I must say, I am a schmuck of the first class. I ordered the Bundled Edge 305 (with HR/CAD/) from Amazon.com for $398. plus shipping. I am going to order the same exact product from Zshoppes for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-05, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 847
Posted By JohnV

Awesome. Thanks. That is perfect. Problem is...

Awesome. Thanks. That is perfect. Problem is solved. LBS can install this for me I guess.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-05, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 847
Posted By JohnV

problem chging from Hybrid to Road Bike

I just changed from riding a hybrid (Trek 7500 FX with Disk Brakes) to a road bike (Trek Pilot 2.1 SPA)
I was using toe clips. With the new bike I bought a pair of Sidi road shoes and changed the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-05, 05:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
Posted By JohnV

Road shoes/Mtn Shoes difference?

I am trying to decide what cycling shoe to purchase. Never used them before and not sure how the system works. Once you choose either road or MTN, are you then locked into what pedal you can use? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-05, 05:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,104
Posted By JohnV

The pricing is amazing on this site, but... I...

The pricing is amazing on this site, but... I live in the greater NY area. This is just too long a drive. And they will not ship
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-05, 04:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,104
Posted By JohnV

Sorry it took so long for me to come up with this...

Sorry it took so long for me to come up with this question, but when I get so busy that either my forum time or time in the saddle suffer, I end up typing less, hammering more. The question: What...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-05, 05:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,104
Posted By JohnV

Ok, I am at my wits end here, what is a Ti?

Ok, I am at my wits end here, what is a Ti?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-05, 06:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,531
Posted By JohnV

Just curious which PI long sleeve you wear as...

Just curious which PI long sleeve you wear as base layer. I am trying to figure out what to wear this weekend. I like the idea of the short sleeve jersey, you wear that over the long sleeve PI deal,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-01-05, 04:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,919
Posted By JohnV

Ok, this is cool. I was just talking to my wife...

Ok, this is cool. I was just talking to my wife about this. I never appreciated the age I was at, and I am probably going to look back on this time in my life (55 years) and say "if only". But here...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-05, 11:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 835
Posted By JohnV

Wondering if during a training ride staying in...

Wondering if during a training ride staying in the saddle would be better for you? I am working on
inclines, hills now. When I started riding with a group, they would take hills I would never...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-05, 06:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,104
Posted By JohnV

Yup, thats my MO. Total OCP, I knew it. Are there...

Yup, thats my MO. Total OCP, I knew it. Are there pills?
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