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Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-09, 11:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 778
Posted By VeganForPeace

It's so awesome it's from 2136. O_o

It's so awesome it's from 2136. O_o
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,442
Posted By VeganForPeace

Not that this applies to all Walgreens, but I...

Not that this applies to all Walgreens, but I work third shift at one in Cincinnati. I asked our pharmacist that works at night and he said he would serve a cyclist because they are customers too and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,331
Posted By VeganForPeace

And coffee. Sweet sweet black coffee.

And coffee. Sweet sweet black coffee.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 484
Posted By VeganForPeace

****. Sure is cOLD in here. etc.

****.

Sure is cOLD in here.

etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-09, 02:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,554
Posted By VeganForPeace

I use a Bell IPulse front light. It's easy to put...

I use a Bell IPulse front light. It's easy to put on and it's bright and the flash works well in the day also.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 07:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,377
Posted By VeganForPeace

Maybe it will help the Bengals and Reds win. ...

Maybe it will help the Bengals and Reds win.

My only issue is that my preferred route goes through a place where I know a guy got ticketed for not having a light on his bike. :/ Oh well, I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 605
Posted By VeganForPeace

Just mapped out a 25 mile ride I hope to do in...

Just mapped out a 25 mile ride I hope to do in under 2 hours. I actually managed a 13 mile per hour average the other day which made me happy. The stop signs and badly timed lights kill my average...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 07:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,377
Posted By VeganForPeace

I'm pretty sure you have to have them on it...

I'm pretty sure you have to have them on it around here. :/ Oh well, I'll just deal with it for now and plan better when I buy the next one.

Thanks for the answer.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,377
Posted By VeganForPeace

Okay, since this has been brought up a million...

Okay, since this has been brought up a million times now:

Can I take the reflectors off and still be street legal? My rear light it pointing to the side because of the rear reflector, which I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 720
Posted By VeganForPeace

I'm 239 now (6 pounds in two weeks lost O_o, not...

I'm 239 now (6 pounds in two weeks lost O_o, not sure where it's going) and I've never had a flat on three different bikes. And the first bike I rode only had 30 pounds of pressure in them for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 01:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 840
Posted By VeganForPeace

CAAD9-5 Why be greedy? That's more bike...

CAAD9-5

Why be greedy? That's more bike than I'll ever need. :/
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,773
Posted By VeganForPeace

:cry: I'd like to visit there sometime, just for...

:cry: I'd like to visit there sometime, just for fun's sake.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 12:49 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,773
Posted By VeganForPeace

...Not sure I understand. I'm familiar with The...

...Not sure I understand. I'm familiar with The Travis McGee books as I've read many. Unless I'm missing something, which is entirely possible.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 11:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,773
Posted By VeganForPeace

O_o...I guess I'll pick Travis, but that's a...

O_o...I guess I'll pick Travis, but that's a tough decision.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 11:24 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,773
Posted By VeganForPeace

I will now name it The Busted Flush. I gambled on...

I will now name it The Busted Flush. I gambled on it and love it now.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 09:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,246
Posted By VeganForPeace

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 08:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,246
Posted By VeganForPeace

I'll put it this way: I put 147 miles on my...

I'll put it this way:

I put 147 miles on my Schwinn MTB in July

I've put 100 miles on the Raleigh Road Bike in August so far.

:D

I love it. It's just a much better ride and much more...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 07:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,246
Posted By VeganForPeace

One day I zoomed passed a car. It was...

One day I zoomed passed a car.

It was parked.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 07:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,849
Posted By VeganForPeace

I've only ridden it once, but I was perpetually...

I've only ridden it once, but I was perpetually stuck behind two people going slow and riding across the whole lane while there was traffic coming the other way. :/ I will go up there again and try...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-09, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 973
Posted By VeganForPeace

I went to one in Cheviot that has been good to...

I went to one in Cheviot that has been good to me, but they are a Fuji and KHS dealer. :/

There is Campus Cyclery up near UC, which carry Cannondales and also rent bikes, which may help you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-09, 07:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,849
Posted By VeganForPeace

You have to come to Cincinnati and do a century...

You have to come to Cincinnati and do a century at Miami Whitewater's loop. It's only an 8 mile loop and noone knows what on your left means and people ride recumbents.

Muhaha
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-09, 10:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,791
Posted By VeganForPeace

O_o...They didn't even lock up the wheels...

O_o...They didn't even lock up the wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-09, 07:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,401
Posted By VeganForPeace

Ah, that's what I thought. Thanks for the...

Ah, that's what I thought. Thanks for the responses. Now to start my CAAD9 fund. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-09, 07:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,401
Posted By VeganForPeace

Cannondale question

I was at my LBS yesterday asking about switching rims and I mentioned that I had an interest in a CAAD-9. The shop is a Fuji and KHS dealer and the owner told me that I should avoid Cannondales...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 06:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,560
Posted By VeganForPeace

I suck at the same level on flats, more on...

I suck at the same level on flats, more on uphills. :(
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 04:20 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 6,648
Posted By VeganForPeace

I slave away at Walgreens on third shift....

I slave away at Walgreens on third shift. However, it's 70 hours in one week and none in the other, so I have a week of riding. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 06:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 964
Posted By VeganForPeace

I start work at ten so most nights it's dark or...

I start work at ten so most nights it's dark or close to it.

I use a Bell IPulse headlight, usually in the flash mode so others can see me (I have good night vision somehow, so I can usually see...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 06:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,393
Posted By VeganForPeace

I am the same way. The last two days I kept my...

I am the same way. The last two days I kept my new road bike in the living room to add accesories to it and I found myself just going out to look at it a couple of times. This also caused me to ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By VeganForPeace

The current one has a six and the other bike that...

The current one has a six and the other bike that I would take the tires from has a seven.

Would it be possible to yank the derailure off of the one with the new tires as well? I ask only because...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 04:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 707
Posted By VeganForPeace

Ah, cool. I live right outside of Cheviot and...

Ah, cool. I live right outside of Cheviot and there is not a road in there that isn't either constant patches and bumps or covered in sand and gravel. And that was my way to work. :(

Oh well, half...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,551
Posted By VeganForPeace

This is why I ride at like 6:30 AM. Of course...

This is why I ride at like 6:30 AM. Of course today I hit a huge headwind for like my whole ride on this long street. :(
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-09, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 829
Posted By VeganForPeace

Interesting. O_o. I get a lot of weird looks for...

Interesting. O_o. I get a lot of weird looks for being a bigger vegan who isn't pale.

Thanks for the replies. Once the shock from the buying of the bike wears off I'll start looking into these...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 03:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 707
Posted By VeganForPeace

:notamused:Well, if it can go over severe bumps,...

:notamused:Well, if it can go over severe bumps, I know a few roads in Cincinnati that would let me get great use out of them.

I will order two sets
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,280
Posted By VeganForPeace

:roflmao2: At the Other Things People Have...

:roflmao2: At the Other Things People Have Purchased
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,551
Posted By VeganForPeace

Are you referring to yourself riding in the...

Are you referring to yourself riding in the afternoon, or others?

I saw a guy on a road bike twice this morning. On my later rides I saw people on cruisers.

I personally ride the same no...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By VeganForPeace

I just noticed I think those Panaracers are the...

I just noticed I think those Panaracers are the tires. *headdesk* Sorry.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By VeganForPeace

Question about Rims

Right now I have a set of Panaracer Pasela rims on my bike. A bike that was gifted to me and I could still have access to has Matrix Titanium rims. The bikes have the same size tire and are both...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 12:02 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 5,443
Posted By VeganForPeace

I'm up to 29.3 miles today. Should be about 33.0...

I'm up to 29.3 miles today. Should be about 33.0 by the time I commute to work.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 829
Posted By VeganForPeace

Shorts

Figured I'd be short and to the point...>_>

Anyway, I only have like one pair of shorts because I usually like wearing long pants more (not sure why) but I'd like to have a couple of pairs of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 502
Posted By VeganForPeace

This, seriously. I'm assuming you're riding a...

This, seriously. I'm assuming you're riding a road bike. I went from a 35 or so pound Schwinn to a 25 or so pound Raleigh and hills on the road bike are so much easier on me, even though my speed is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 09:37 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,843
Posted By VeganForPeace

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Bike_Is_A_Pipe_B...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Bike_Is_A_Pipe_Bomb
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-09, 07:49 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,917
Posted By VeganForPeace

30. something. Not sure where I hit that. My...

30. something. Not sure where I hit that. My Average was about 4 miles per hour faster so far on the road bike :)

Can't wait to take it down the hill that I hit 31 on the MTB with.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 07:13 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 5,443
Posted By VeganForPeace

O_o. I just finished my first 20 on my new...

O_o. I just finished my first 20 on my new Raleigh. It was amazing sans going by my work and being yelled at for not knowing I was written on the schedule. :(

I don't think I can go back to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-09, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By VeganForPeace

That looks JUST like the one I just bought,...

That looks JUST like the one I just bought, though it's a Marathon. Ride it first and make sure everything works right, but I would go for it.

I spent 125 on mine, so I think it may be a fair...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By VeganForPeace

Great to hear. Keep going at it, and if you get...

Great to hear. Keep going at it, and if you get to the end of your previous longest route and feel good, just keep going. That's what I did.
Forum: Great Lakes
08-01-09, 07:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 631
Posted By VeganForPeace

Anyone from Cincinnati who rides all year?

Hello. I know Cincinnati is known for it's crazy weather, so I want to be sure to be prepared. I have a Schwinn High Timber MTB that I am comfortable riding and works for me. I was thinking it would...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,208
Posted By VeganForPeace

:roflmao2::thumb: I would just maintain my...

:roflmao2::thumb:

I would just maintain my speed with a slight increase if the people behind me decided to ride my ass.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-09, 06:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,285
Posted By VeganForPeace

Those look nice. I'd just be worried about them...

Those look nice. I'd just be worried about them getting so dirty quickly. :(
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-01-09, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,623
Posted By VeganForPeace

Ah, that did it. Thanks for your help. :)

Ah, that did it. Thanks for your help. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-09, 05:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 954
Posted By VeganForPeace

*hugs carton of Silk* ^_^ Tomorrow should be...

*hugs carton of Silk* ^_^

Tomorrow should be fun. I wonder if the road bike will make me want to ride more. Either way I'll have fun with it before going back to work :(
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