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Forum: Northeast
08-24-14, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 311,212
Posted By Dodgson

Thanks for all the help, guys! I went out on my...

Thanks for all the help, guys! I went out on my first ride yesterday morning- just short of a metric century. I combined some of your advice with some of the Ride to Montauk route and was pretty...
Forum: Northeast
08-22-14, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 311,212
Posted By Dodgson

Thanks! This is very helpful. I've also...

Thanks! This is very helpful. I've also discovered the Ride to Montauk route, so I might do segments of that.

From what I've read Montauk Highway (27) is also pretty good at least east of Babylon-...
Forum: Northeast
08-19-14, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 311,212
Posted By Dodgson

I can't speak for the others in this thread, but...

I can't speak for the others in this thread, but a weekday riding schedule like that seems totally doable to me. I rode for probably an average of 3.5 hrs/day this summer and lifted weights ~5...
Forum: Northeast
08-19-14, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 311,212
Posted By Dodgson

Mind sharing some more specific route info (which...

Mind sharing some more specific route info (which roads are good, etc.)? I'm back on LI for a few months and Massapequa is a short train ride from me so I might try doing that. It seems like my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-14, 07:10 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 11,465
Posted By Dodgson

I usually make eye contact and if the other...

I usually make eye contact and if the other person acknowledges me I do a head nod, or "good morning" if appropriate.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,253
Posted By Dodgson

For what it's worth, I've also had a very good...

For what it's worth, I've also had a very good experience with foam rollers. I also do hip-strengthening exercises (ie. squats), but it wasn't until I started regular foam rolling (and quitting the...
Forum: Northeast
02-27-14, 06:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 978
Posted By Dodgson

Nope, you're not the only one. The cold doesn't...

Nope, you're not the only one. The cold doesn't bother me- I've built a decent wardrobe of cold-weather gear. The road conditions are the killer, though. My last ride was two months ago :(

Like...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-14, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 837
Posted By Dodgson

Triathlete? Same here. At least I can stop...

Triathlete? Same here. At least I can stop treadmill running for the time being (I can't think of anything less fun except slipping on ice and breaking something).

Ah well. At least we have some...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-14, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 837
Posted By Dodgson

Bad shape as in salt and ice or weather damage...

Bad shape as in salt and ice or weather damage (potholes, etc.)? It's killing me that the weather is so great today but I don't want to take my road bike out. When I was out for a run this morning...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-14, 11:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,319
Posted By Dodgson

NYC area here. This is (or was supposed to be) my...

NYC area here. This is (or was supposed to be) my first winter cycling, so I'm not exactly happy about it. At least this area is fantastic for cycling when we're not buried under snow.

I hope this...
Forum: Northeast
02-02-14, 02:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,613
Posted By Dodgson

I'm in Hudson County as well. I'm still a...

I'm in Hudson County as well. I'm still a beginner (and haven't been on my bike much since the snowstorm), but once the snow is all gone and the roads are OK I'll be back in the game. My standard...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-19-13, 07:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,832
Posted By Dodgson

I just had a better feeling about the Gemeni...

I just had a better feeling about the Gemeni clone over the SX2 after reading both threads on mtbr, there wasn't anything specific that pushed me towards it. It still hasn't arrived, so I don't know...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-02-13, 06:16 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,832
Posted By Dodgson

I seem to have started a fire concerning dynamo...

I seem to have started a fire concerning dynamo setups, but ultimately I decided to go with one of the Chinese Gemini Duo clones that someone recommended. I found a fairly comprehensive thread...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-27-13, 06:59 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,832
Posted By Dodgson

Overwhelmed with information and the days are getting shorter

I'd really appreciate it if someone could help me understand what light would be the best for me. I've been doing research for weeks now (reading here, the Mtbr Lights Shootout, reviews of various...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-13, 12:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,843
Posted By Dodgson

Damn, I just ordered a set of Nashbar leg, arm,...

Damn, I just ordered a set of Nashbar leg, arm, and knee warmers. Oh well, the entire purpose I chose Nashbar was because I've never worn warmers before and the entire set was only $35 shipped.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-13, 06:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,189
Posted By Dodgson

I did about 45 miles today. It's my longest ride...

I did about 45 miles today. It's my longest ride so far. I wasn't expecting it to be too tough, but about 25 of those miles were in a very hilly area and I don't have much experience with hills. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-13, 10:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,877
Posted By Dodgson

Would you mind elaborating on this? Do you just...

Would you mind elaborating on this? Do you just mean shifting your center of mass back a little by moving your position on the saddle? Thanks.
Forum: Northeast
05-27-13, 04:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,858
Posted By Dodgson

We were on the NJ side. Edit: The Jersey...

We were on the NJ side.

Edit: The Jersey Ave. Bridge is back up? Nice, I'll have to try it when I go to Liberty this week.
Forum: Northeast
05-27-13, 02:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,858
Posted By Dodgson

I went to the GWB with 1nterceptor (thanks...

I went to the GWB with 1nterceptor (thanks again!) this morning. It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be, although the climb right before the bridge was pretty brutal, especially since...
Forum: Northeast
05-27-13, 01:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 960
Posted By Dodgson

That's great to hear. I'll probably be on LI...

That's great to hear. I'll probably be on LI sometime in August, so I'll have to check it out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,155
Posted By Dodgson

Yep, Danno and dddd were right, the cable was...

Yep, Danno and dddd were right, the cable was simply too tight. I just got the bike recently so I guess it was loose enough to stay in the lower chainring but too tight to want to shift back down....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-13, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,155
Posted By Dodgson

Can't release cable tension

I have Dura Ace 7900 components. My Shimano STI shifters won't let me downshift from the large chaining. I can move the lever to downshift, but it doesn't release tension in the cable. Does anyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-13, 06:16 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,039
Posted By Dodgson

Saddle Bag Essentials?

I just recently got my first bike, and now I want to put together an emergency kit before I go on any long rides. What do you guys generally carry with you? I obviously want to carry as little as...
Forum: Northeast
05-18-13, 03:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,858
Posted By Dodgson

That ride looks pretty good; I haven't been out...

That ride looks pretty good; I haven't been out to eastern LI in a while. Have you ever done it in reverse, East Hampton to Greenport? I have family in western LI and the Montauk branch is more...
Forum: Northeast
05-18-13, 02:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,858
Posted By Dodgson

Papa Tom: I went to Liberty State Park earlier...

Papa Tom: I went to Liberty State Park earlier today. I took Marin Blvd., turned at Grant St. and went around the harbor and into the park. I had heard that part of the Walkway is still damaged...
Forum: Northeast
05-18-13, 07:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,858
Posted By Dodgson

That's my main concern about going to the GW. If...

That's my main concern about going to the GW. If I remember correctly from my runs north, Port Imperial Blvd. doesn't look too bad except around the Lincoln Tunnel, but River Rd. looks pretty ...
Forum: Northeast
05-17-13, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,858
Posted By Dodgson

Beginner rides near NYC?

I'm new to road biking and am looking for relatively low-traffic areas to practice. Somewhere around 20-30 miles would be perfect. I know about the Hudson Greenway, but I live in Hoboken so to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-13, 06:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,095
Posted By Dodgson

No, that's just the tape already on the bike I'm...

No, that's just the tape already on the bike I'm thinking of buying.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-13, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,095
Posted By Dodgson

I know, I just thought it was a strange material...

I know, I just thought it was a strange material for bar tape. I guess I can just ask the guy at my LBS to swap out the suede for something synthetic if I buy it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-13, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,095
Posted By Dodgson

Suede bar tape?

I apologize if I come across as dense, but are suede bar tapes made with actual suede, or is it generally artificial and just has the texture of suede? Specifically I'm looking at kestrel's bar tape.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-13, 06:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 639
Posted By Dodgson

Does getting a fitting tie me to a particular bike shop?

I'm buying my first road bike soon, and since I'm unfamiliar with them I should probably get a sizing. Is this a universal sizing (ie. I write stuff down and can take it with me when shopping other...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-13, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,462
Posted By Dodgson

Thanks so much for the reply; you're actually the...

Thanks so much for the reply; you're actually the guy I found when I searched here for info on this bike. The thumb shifters aren't too bad? (I guess it doesn't matter for me because anything with a...
Forum: Introductions
04-16-13, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 261
Posted By Dodgson

I also plan to compete in triathlons though (I...

I also plan to compete in triathlons though (I swim and run too), so I'm going to need to get used to them eventually.
Forum: Introductions
04-16-13, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 261
Posted By Dodgson

Beginner cyclist intro!

I'm new here, so I might as well introduce myself. My current bike is an old Walmart mountain bike, but I'm ready to take the next step and upgrade to something nice, although I have a very limited...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-13, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,462
Posted By Dodgson

Masi Speciale Corsa (2011)?

Does anyone have any experience with this bike? I'm a beginner cyclist who plans to do some serious distance riding. I basically rode my previous bike, a Walmart special, to the ground, so I know I'm...
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