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Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-11, 03:06 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,917
Posted By The Van

4:29 in high school (1996). Gave up running since...

4:29 in high school (1996). Gave up running since it took a sub 4:20 mile to make any college track team. Took up running again post college and was able to improve to a 4:26 mile in 2003. Hit a 5km...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-09, 12:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 473
Posted By The Van

When I lived in the UK I used them on a regular...

When I lived in the UK I used them on a regular basis and never had a problem. Most other cyclists I knew used them and never had a problem. Not sure about their international service
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-08, 08:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,621
Posted By The Van

I will be the first to agree with you. I...

I will be the first to agree with you.

I commute in heavy traffic so have to brake hard a lot. I had been riding with those cables for two years (both winter and summer), so I'm not all that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-29-08, 08:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,621
Posted By The Van

I never changed mine until one day I was...

I never changed mine until one day I was commuting in traffic and a car made a turn without looking. Grabbed the front brake hard... SNAP... grabbed the rear brake hard.... SNAP. Both cables snapped...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-06-08, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,761
Posted By The Van

http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/croatia_...

http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/croatia_jpg.jpg
http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/band_jpg.jpg
http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/barrels_jpg.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-08, 07:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,547
Posted By The Van

I wish my life was exciting enough that some one...

I wish my life was exciting enough that some one would actually want to kill me......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-08, 07:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,547
Posted By The Van

I agree, I think this is what happened. I've been...

I agree, I think this is what happened. I've been riding this bike for about 2 years (same cables), but with a lot of heavy breaking due to riding mostly fast downtown rush hour traffic.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-08, 08:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,547
Posted By The Van

Not sure about the make of cables, they came...

Not sure about the make of cables, they came stock on my IRO Jamie Roy. The bike is only about two years old, but I use the bike every day for city commuting so am on the brakes a lot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-08, 05:29 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,547
Posted By The Van

Catastrofic brake cable failure

So I wasn't really sure where to post this since I was commuting from work riding my single speed when this happened..... so it spans a few different forums.

Was riding along at maybe 18mph on a...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-28-08, 05:07 AM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,761
Posted By The Van

Poor brakes ...

Poor brakes

http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/insidebrake.jpg<br>
http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/brake.jpg<br>
http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/brakewire.jpg<br>
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-08, 06:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,824
Posted By The Van

Mallets on my MTB, and beaters on my commuter....

Mallets on my MTB, and beaters on my commuter. Both used for 2 years.... nothing, nada.... smooth
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-08, 01:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 771
Posted By The Van

When my bike was stolen I found out that it was...

When my bike was stolen I found out that it was covered by my renters insurance (All State). Didn't require anything special. Just the original store receipt and serial number. Got full replacement...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-08, 01:14 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,267
Posted By The Van

Canon 30D, with an assortment of lenses. 24-70mm...

Canon 30D, with an assortment of lenses. 24-70mm 2.8L, 10-22mm, and a 50mm 1.8.

It isn't about the camera.... more a function of the glass.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-07, 01:49 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 18,585
Posted By The Van

http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/mysolois...

http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/mysoloist.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-07, 07:33 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 70,813
Posted By The Van

Yeah I know..... we get lucky here every once and...

Yeah I know..... we get lucky here every once and awhile. It is a rare day that it isn't either raining or has 25 mph winds... or both.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-07, 04:07 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 70,813
Posted By The Van

Some shots where I was testing out my new 10-22mm...

Some shots where I was testing out my new 10-22mm super wide angle lens for my Canon D-SLR

http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/frontquarter.jpg...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
12-08-07, 04:06 AM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,761
Posted By The Van

http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/frontqua...

http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/frontquarter.jpg
http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/frontquarter2.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-07, 03:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,159
Posted By The Van

How fast your heart rate drops does relate to...

How fast your heart rate drops does relate to fitness level, but more on the anaerobic side.

Essentially, if you can drop your heart rate fast, then it means you can recover quickly from...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-07, 03:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,008
Posted By The Van

I had a CAAD 7 and now have the Soloist. Both...

I had a CAAD 7 and now have the Soloist. Both great bikes. Can't comment on the CAAD 9, but can't imagine it too be too different CAAD 7. Both the Cervelo and Cannondale are amazingly stiff and great...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-07, 04:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 870
Posted By The Van

Also hasn't been mentioned, but keep in mind if...

Also hasn't been mentioned, but keep in mind if you are going to use the bike for double duty.... ie triathlons/TTs and road riding.

I posted above that I am 6'1" with a 34.5" inseam and am on a...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-20-07, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,761
Posted By The Van

http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/mysolois...

http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/mysoloist.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-07, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,664
Posted By The Van

I switched to the 2007 UT Centaur earlier this...

I switched to the 2007 UT Centaur earlier this year. +1 on everything else has already said.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 870
Posted By The Van

6'1", 34.5" inseam. Ride a 58, but agree with...

6'1", 34.5" inseam. Ride a 58, but agree with some of the other people who have posted. Sizing for you might range depending on how you want it to fit.
Forum: Commuting
10-17-07, 03:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,822
Posted By The Van

How about this one....... ...

How about this one.......

http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/em.jpg
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-17-07, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,761
Posted By The Van

me test ...

me test
http://www.donavanchronicles.com/pictures/em.jpg
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-27-07, 02:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,044
Posted By The Van

Think of it this way..... is it possible to gain...

Think of it this way..... is it possible to gain 20 lbs in three weeks? Nope.

Only hope is to not eat!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-15-07, 02:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,130
Posted By The Van

Here is some food (err I mean drink) for...

Here is some food (err I mean drink) for thought..... if you actually crunch the numbers it is pretty shocking....

1 can of Coke = 39 grams of sugar
4 cans a day = 156 grams
about 32 teaspoons...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-07, 11:39 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,880,758
Posted By The Van

Knockburn Olympic distance triathlon last year....

Knockburn Olympic distance triathlon last year. Bike course was three laps with a huge climb at the end of each lap. Picture was taken at the crest.

...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-25-07, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,147
Posted By The Van

I've owned both.... well a CADD 7 optimo and a...

I've owned both.... well a CADD 7 optimo and a Cervelo Soloist AL. For crits I would go with the Cannondale. It is a better sprinting bike. To me, it felt like it had a better power deliverly. More...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-07, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 743
Posted By The Van

I actually just got back from being there. I live...

I actually just got back from being there. I live in Aberdeen Scotland and went down on Saturday to watch. Couldn't stick around Sunday cause I had an early flight back. Was able to catch all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-07, 12:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,551
Posted By The Van

....oh yeah, guess I should add my story. 1...

....oh yeah, guess I should add my story.

1 year old Cannondale was stolen out of a locked garage along with an assortment of my power tools. I can only imagine some bike thief trying to ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-07, 11:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,551
Posted By The Van

Wow.. you've had bikes stolen in Norway? I go to...

Wow.. you've had bikes stolen in Norway? I go to Stavanger all the time for work (just got back yesterday) and always thought of Norway as a place that is pretty much crime free. Guess no where is...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-06, 05:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,504
Posted By The Van

I think Lance Armstrong said the same thing when...

I think Lance Armstrong said the same thing when he finished the NYC marathon......:D :D

Good witty comeback to the nurse....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-06, 07:35 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 35,831
Posted By The Van

http://www.donavanchronicles.com/images/knockburnb...

http://www.donavanchronicles.com/images/knockburnbike1.jpg

Olympic distance triathlon in Scotland. Picture was taken on the crest of a wicked climb.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-06, 05:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,221
Posted By The Van

Is anything wrong with the Candies**********?...

Is anything wrong with the Candies**********? they are great

I have both regular egg beaters and platform egg beaters on my MTBs. Love them to death. On all my road bikes I have LOOKs.

Can't really...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-06, 04:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,755
Posted By The Van

+1 on everything you said. I bought the 2005...

+1 on everything you said. I bought the 2005 model alloy Soloist equipped with Campy Centaur, FSA crank set, and Vista wheels. Back then they had two allow models.... the Team and Centaur. Team had...
Forum: Triathlon
06-16-06, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,959
Posted By The Van

don't know how much this helps, but my old road...

don't know how much this helps, but my old road bike was a 60cm Cannondale R800, My Cervelo soloist is a 58 cm and when I have it set up for triathlons (forward seat post) it fits perfect.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-06, 02:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,246
Posted By The Van

Nice Bike and sweet build up! Got mine about 6...

Nice Bike and sweet build up! Got mine about 6 months ago. Love it, climbings like a goat and goes like stink on the flats. I invested in a spare seat peg and saddle so I can switch it to the TT...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-25-05, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3,715
Views: 362,980
Posted By The Van

Just picked up a 2004 Trek Liquid 25 off of...

Just picked up a 2004 Trek Liquid 25 off of Craig's List. Only have had one ride on it so far, but it is sweet. Added some Egg Beaters to complete the package.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-05, 08:56 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,060
Posted By The Van

My new 2005 Cervelo Soloist Centaur...... well a...

My new 2005 Cervelo Soloist Centaur...... well a few months old.

Kinda a sad story with a happy ending. Two years ago I bought my first road bike, a 2004 Cannondale R800. I was very happy with the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-05, 10:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,304
Posted By The Van

The bike is a bit out of the price range of what...

The bike is a bit out of the price range of what I am willing to spend. Found it on Craig's List (SF Bay). The guys is asking $800.00 for the complete bike. It have a 700c rear wheel and a 650c...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-17-05, 08:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,304
Posted By The Van

Turn this old TT bike into a fixie/ss?

So I will admit I am a roadie that likes to hang out in this forum and as a result don't really know too much about fixies/ss. I want to build up (long shot) or buy a single speed and have been...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-03-05, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 410
Posted By The Van

I was wrong, the Liquid is an All Mountain bike...

I was wrong, the Liquid is an All Mountain bike according to the Trek website. Shows how much I know about mountain biking. :p
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-03-05, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 410
Posted By The Van

Getting into mountain biking.... is this a good deal?

So I am soon to be a convert from the roadie side of things. My company is moving me to Aberdeen Scotland for two years and I've heard they have some good mountain biking out there. I wanted to get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-05, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 538
Posted By The Van

Sorry, I know that this thread has come up...

Sorry, I know that this thread has come up before, but was trying to get some specific feedback about what I should (or shouldn't) do when trying to do an interval workout.

I could have cared...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-05, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 538
Posted By The Van

Drafting questions - Should I be annoyed?

Not really sure how to start this thread, but I have a few questions of what you guys think of people jumping on to draft unannounced. Let me start by saying I don't do that much solo riding so I may...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-05, 12:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,450
Posted By The Van

I had a friend with the same problem. She tried...

I had a friend with the same problem. She tried almost every brand I can think of. She finally settled on Native sunglasses and is really happy with them. On their website they have specific models...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-05, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By The Van

Oops, didn't realize they sold out of them........

Oops, didn't realize they sold out of them..... guess they were a good deal.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-05, 09:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By The Van

Or this for the same price and new......... ...

Or this for the same price and new.........

Test rode one. Very fast.

http://www.airborne.net/eready/janette/store/05TB-special.asp
Forum: Triathlon
07-11-05, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,048
Posted By The Van

Pedal selection advice

I was hoping to get some advice on which type of pedals people prefer for triathlons. I have been riding for a few years and have done a handful of sprint triathlons. My current bike (Cannondale...
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