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Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-17, 09:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,524
Posted By saint mucus

I live in Lake Havasu City AZ and it's crazy hot...

I live in Lake Havasu City AZ and it's crazy hot here but I still got 268 miles in last week. Took advantage of an unusually cool Monday, road 118 miles, the rest on my rides I started right at...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-17, 01:13 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,567
Posted By saint mucus

Cavalo Corsa Ultegra Road Bike from Nashbar, I...

Cavalo Corsa Ultegra Road Bike from Nashbar, I love it.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/Reaver1/19149190_1886309294942882_3497982373362028818_n.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-17, 04:39 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,697
Posted By saint mucus

I live in western Arizona, I'll have to start my...

I live in western Arizona, I'll have to start my rides before daylight for the next 3 months but I like it :) I rode 41 miles and was home by 8:30 AM this morn.
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-13-17, 03:05 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 55,854
Posted By saint mucus

118 miles I did it yesterday, my 1st century ride.

118 miles I did it yesterday, my 1st century ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-17, 02:52 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,318
Posted By saint mucus

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/Reaver1/18893...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/Reaver1/18893397_1882231358684009_3869813304742124587_n.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-17, 06:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,105
Posted By saint mucus

Congrats on the weight loss, I'm a recovering fat...

Congrats on the weight loss, I'm a recovering fat guy too, I just lost 55 lbs been cycling for only 9 months now. Since I got this bike I've done several 30 to 40 mile rides a few 50 and a 72 mile...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-17, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,105
Posted By saint mucus

What do you think of it? I'm still racking up the...

What do you think of it? I'm still racking up the miles on mine, I replaced the 120mm stem with a 70 and it's way more comfortable I also bought some shorts :) It really is amazing how much deference...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-17, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,318
Posted By saint mucus

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/Reaver1/18881...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/Reaver1/18881913_1878505762389902_6706124671101635943_n.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/Reaver1/media/18881913_1878505762389902_6706124671101635943_n.jpg.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-17, 12:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,105
Posted By saint mucus

We have more of a junkie drug dealer type...

We have more of a junkie drug dealer type relationship than a friendship :lol:

Love the bike so far, 14 rides 354 miles and updating my PR's on Strava almost every ride :p The pedals and shoes are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-17, 10:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,010
Posted By saint mucus

I started cycling 9 months ago and today 5/28/17...

I started cycling 9 months ago and today 5/28/17 I went clipless for the first time and loved it, no mishaps what soever. I drove to a bike path and rode on it for only 4 miles then I felt...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-17, 09:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,674
Posted By saint mucus

Once a clyde always a clyde :p I've lost over 50...

Once a clyde always a clyde :p I've lost over 50 lbs, went from 240 lbs down to the 180's now. I still have work to do, probably a year or two before I'm where I think I want to be. As good as it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-17, 05:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,105
Posted By saint mucus

:) There were many different levels of riders and...

:) There were many different levels of riders and had regroup points along the ride. I kept up with the front riders for about half the ride until we started really climbing then I fell back to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-17, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,105
Posted By saint mucus

Yeah I think I need to shorten the stem, 120mm...

Yeah I think I need to shorten the stem, 120mm has me stretched a little and with the saddle like it is I have no pain in my right nut like I was having with it level. This is my 1st road bike so I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-17, 07:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,105
Posted By saint mucus

Works for me :) holds a tube, allens a couple...

Works for me :) holds a tube, allens a couple tire levers and I can put my wallet in it, plus I can easily take it off.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-17, 02:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,105
Posted By saint mucus

Cavalo Corsa Ultegra Road Bike

I bought the Nashbar Cavalo Ultegra Road Bike, so far I love it no complaints. Before buying it I read all the reviews and opinions I could find and the biggest negative I could find was it has a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-17, 02:49 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,318
Posted By saint mucus

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/Reaver1/18519...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/Reaver1/18519842_1873577889549356_7388484292094511420_n_1.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-17, 11:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,248
Posted By saint mucus

Not carbon but I just bought the Cavalo Ultegra...

Not carbon but I just bought the Cavalo Ultegra road bike, haven't put many miles on it yet but it's light and fast. I was actually going to buy the carbon 105 but they were out of my size, I called...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-09-17, 05:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,082
Posted By saint mucus

Losing the last little bit is a *****! I...

Losing the last little bit is a *****! I understand the older you get the harder it gets but last year at 43 yrs old I lost 55 lbs in 7 months by eating clean and calisthenics, 6'1" and went from 240...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-17, 04:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,886
Posted By saint mucus

Tubes with thorn holes in them.

Tubes with thorn holes in them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-17, 04:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,393
Posted By saint mucus

Thanks man but I ordered the Cavalo Corsa Ultegra...

Thanks man but I ordered the Cavalo Corsa Ultegra Road Bike, Nashbar is out of my size in the 105 and wont be restocking. Said it's getting a new frame, it will be comparable but I didn't want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-17, 05:06 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,195,675
Posted By saint mucus

Yea I ordered it sunday, Nashbar was running a...

Yea I ordered it sunday, Nashbar was running a 26% off, bought the bike, two cages, peddles, under seat bag and CO2 mini pump for $956 after shipping and taxes. Also, if the reviews can be believed...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-17, 04:42 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,195,675
Posted By saint mucus

Just ordered this, should be here Friday! Cavalo...

Just ordered this, should be here Friday! Cavalo Corsa Ultegra Road Bike

https://www.nashbar.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10053_10052_579678_-1___204687
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-07-17, 10:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,883
Posted By saint mucus

I started really riding last September for the...

I started really riding last September for the first time as an adult and bought a hybrid not know what type of riding I would like or if I'd even like riding at all. I shopped for a sub $500 hybrid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-17, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,279
Posted By saint mucus

I'll for sure do a layman's term review, going to...

I'll for sure do a layman's term review, going to be my first road bike, I'm new to cycling (9 months) but I'm hooked now. I was going to go with a carbon bike but Nashbar was out of my size in my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-17, 02:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,279
Posted By saint mucus

Heads up, Nashbar 26% off today only

Been waiting for the next 25% off, they're running 26% off for today only 5/7/17. After going back and forth with several bikes I just ordered the Cavalo Corsa Ultegra Road Bike, peddles, bottle...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-17, 11:21 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,156
Posted By saint mucus

The off brand bike I wouldn't be able to ride...

The off brand bike I wouldn't be able to ride first but I do have the specs of my current frame (though be it a hybrid) to compare it to. The name brand bike (Specialized Allez) is my other choice...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-17, 08:29 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,156
Posted By saint mucus

I'm trying to decide on a name brand bike with...

I'm trying to decide on a name brand bike with Sora or an off brand bike with an almost complete Ultegra group set both bike are new. The off brand bike is a couple lbs lighter and costs a little...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-17, 01:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,393
Posted By saint mucus

Just so everyone knows, I was about to pull the...

Just so everyone knows, I was about to pull the trigger on the Carbon 105 but they were out of my size, I called and they said they wouldn't be restocking. Said the bike is getting a new frame but...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-17, 01:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,723
Posted By saint mucus

Haven't road either but that satin black Allez is...

Haven't road either but that satin black Allez is one of the best looking road bikes to me.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-05-17, 12:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,976
Posted By saint mucus

I use strava and map my ride and run them at the...

I use strava and map my ride and run them at the same time. I like strava the most but I like the audible pace,distance and time you get with map my ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-17, 03:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By saint mucus

I don't have to have a carbon bike, would like to...

I don't have to have a carbon bike, would like to keep it under 20 lbs though. That cavalo is supposed to be around 18 lbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-17, 03:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By saint mucus

That carbon 105 is out of my size and being ...

That carbon 105 is out of my size and being discontinued,nashbar said it's getting a new frame but will be comparable. They said the new version might be restocked at the end of this month, I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-17, 01:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By saint mucus

Is it because of the bike it's self (brand) or...

Is it because of the bike it's self (brand) or the Sram Apex group set? I've been reading about Sram, most people from what I've read don't like the double tap shifters because they're use to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-17, 11:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By saint mucus

You have to buy one or the puppy gets it

I'm close to buying and then I'll leave you guys alone lol. I'm waiting for the next 25% discount sell at Nashbar but the Sundeal looks like an option.

Sundeal R10 700c Carbon Fiber Road Bike SRAM...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-17, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,745
Posted By saint mucus

I just started riding last September at 43 rys...

I just started riding last September at 43 rys old, bought a entry level hybrid because I didn't know if I'd like riding on the road or trails or if I'd even like riding at all. Turns out I love it,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-17, 09:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,004
Posted By saint mucus

Well in case anyone else has been thinking about...

Well in case anyone else has been thinking about that Carbon 105 the remaining sizes are all that's left and it wont be restocked. The new version of that bike should be in stock by the end of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-17, 06:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,004
Posted By saint mucus

Agreed but in my case I'm positive if I get a...

Agreed but in my case I'm positive if I get a quality $1000 or less road bike I'm going to be ecstatic, lucky for me I'm not hung up on brand name just want a good bike. In fact one of the things I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-17, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,004
Posted By saint mucus

If that's the case I'll just have to fall in love...

If that's the case I'll just have to fall in love with another, no matter what I end up with it's going to be an upgrade from my bike. Nashbar told me they'd check with their team after the weekend...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-17, 07:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,004
Posted By saint mucus

Yeah I'll definitely call and talk to them, just...

Yeah I'll definitely call and talk to them, just found out they were out of my size last night at work. Looking real hard at that Cavalo Corsa Ultegra Road Bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-17, 01:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,004
Posted By saint mucus

Still have the aluminum 105 road bike in my size...

Still have the aluminum 105 road bike in my size so if it's going to be weeks I may go with it, I think it's only a couple pounds heavier.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-17, 12:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,004
Posted By saint mucus

Nashbar out of my size bike

Nothing I can do but cry about it, been waiting for about a month to get enough money put aside for it now they're out of my size :( Was fixing to buy the Nashbar carbon 105 road bike for $879 with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-17, 08:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,516
Posted By saint mucus

I was in the same position as you last September,...

I was in the same position as you last September, hadn't ridden in years, didnt even know what type of riding I wanted to do. I bought an inexpensive sub $400 new Diamondback Insight 1 hybrid and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-17, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By saint mucus

Nashbar brand bikes

Lets see them. My wife has the green flat bar road bike and I fixing to buy the carbon 105 road bike. Here's my wifes Nashbar, she doesn't ride near as much as I do but the bike bike has been great...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-17, 06:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,393
Posted By saint mucus

After flip flopping over a couple bikes I think...

After flip flopping over a couple bikes I think I've decided on the 105 carbon,I have a couple questions about this bike if you don't mind. Either Nashbar doesn't list the stand over height or I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-17, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,877
Posted By saint mucus

Well if the bent axles are from me over...

Well if the bent axles are from me over tightening the skewer that's a good thing, I really hope that's all it is. Now back to my next bike, just checked out the Nashbar Carbon 105 Road Bike, with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-17, 10:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,877
Posted By saint mucus

It very well could be operator error, I'm a new...

It very well could be operator error, I'm a new rider, 8 months. I ride for exercise so I'm pushing myself and the bike hard or as hard as I can, I'll put it in the highest gear up hill for short...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-17, 05:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,877
Posted By saint mucus

Yeah that's the store I'm talking about, I just...

Yeah that's the store I'm talking about, I just live in the desert so that's about a 70 mile trip one way but got to do whatcha got to do.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-17, 04:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,877
Posted By saint mucus

Thanks guy's. I'm really leaning towards the...

Thanks guy's. I'm really leaning towards the Allez, sucks we don't have a Specialized dealer in our town, we just lost them this year. I'm going to drive over to the next closest town this weekend...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-17, 09:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,877
Posted By saint mucus

Time to up grade, looking at the Allez

Looking for advice, I started riding last September after an injury kept me from working out, I bought a Diamondback Insight 1 just to keep me active while I healed. It was the first time I'd ridden...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-16, 05:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,772
Posted By saint mucus

I must have got lucky with my ass or seat lol I'm...

I must have got lucky with my ass or seat lol I'm riding with the stock saddle on a Diamondback Insight 1, I've road several 3 hr rides a 5 hr ride and the longest 81 mile 7 hr ride. I don't remember...
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