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Forum: Mountain Biking
08-25-10, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By Innes

I just don't get the combination of the 2...

I just don't get the combination of the 2 technologies, where typically they are billed at "replacing" one another.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-25-10, 12:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,790
Posted By Innes

Yeah I'm at the 185+ range. Trying to drop down a...

Yeah I'm at the 185+ range. Trying to drop down a bit, but I'm 6'1".

I just want to spend around $2500 total in bike and gear. I already have oodles of road stuff and a great road bike, so I want...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-10, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By Innes

Question for Botto

Are you still posting here? I am thinking of getting back into road bike forums, and wanted to know what the forecast was.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-25-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By Innes

Giant Anthem Full Suspension 29er? What the fudge?

What's the verdict on a Full Suspension 29er?
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-25-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,790
Posted By Innes

I'm not racing at all. It will be casual...

I'm not racing at all.

It will be casual riding where I push my limits, but I'm not looking to be competitive. Mostly want to do it as a break from road biking.

If I like it enough to do it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-24-10, 11:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,790
Posted By Innes

Can someone quote botto, I can't read his replies...

Can someone quote botto, I can't read his replies since he's on ignore.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-24-10, 11:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,790
Posted By Innes

Ready to move from road to dirt - GIANT Anthem X2 or Trance X2 - both $2000

Greetings. I am a roadbike transplant. I have a GIANT Defy Advanced 3 (all carbon, 105) which I love, but I think it's time to get dirty.

So, I am committed to buying one of two bikes

the Giant...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,320
Posted By Innes

Yeah I am running smooth tires. Fairly new also,...

Yeah I am running smooth tires. Fairly new also, maybe 100 or so miles. They are Armadillos. And, I keep my bike on a rack so I never have any non-rolling pressure on my tires.

It could be that my...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,320
Posted By Innes

New Trainer has pronounced low-frequency vibration - Cycleops Mag+

I got myself a trainer on friday, a CycleOps Mag+. I only really had 200 dollars to spend, so that was the model I could afford. I know it's not the highest end, but I figured it would suit my needs....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-09, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By Innes

Turn it around the other way for an added boost!

Turn it around the other way for an added boost!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-09, 01:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,330
Posted By Innes

I ordered the polar bear.

I ordered the polar bear.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,283
Posted By Innes

Having botto on ignore doesn't work when people...

Having botto on ignore doesn't work when people quote his mean replies =(

I live in Southern Utah, probably the best cycling area in the nation, maybe the world.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-09, 01:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,283
Posted By Innes

14% grade for .5 miles.

14% grade for .5 miles. That was only my second real hill, ever. First was 2 weeks ago, .5 miles at about a 10% grade.


The 14% was brutal, went so slow I thought I'd fall over sideways. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-09, 12:58 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 8,714
Posted By Innes

All you needed to do was be calm and assertive...

All you needed to do was be calm and assertive and make a sharp "SHHHHP" noise and the dog would have become calm and submissive.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,496
Posted By Innes

I just jizzed.

I just jizzed.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,209
Posted By Innes

Really? A thread about how you're the badass on...

Really? A thread about how you're the badass on the ride?

At least we know your rims will never be jobless.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 703
Posted By Innes

I have ruled out things hitting the crank or...

I have ruled out things hitting the crank or derailer. It only clicks when I am pedaling under a "moderate" load. If I let the bike coast, but pedal enough so the rear hub doesn't make any nose,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 703
Posted By Innes

First bike - 800 miles ridden, BB "clicking", repack?

I have a Giant Defy Advanced 3, with FSA Gossamar cranks. It's my first road bike. I'm just at 800 miles, and so far the only drivetrain maintenance I have done is lube the chain, derailers, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-09, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By Innes

Losing a tire, but not a tube - replace tube?

after 800 miles, my rear tire, a michelin speedium 2, tore. Was about a 1/4 tear along the center of the tire, but cords were spilling out, and the entire tire was now sort of bulging from the lack...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-09, 08:14 PM
Replies: 532
Views: 25,025
Posted By Innes

Can anyone recommend another road bike forum that...

Can anyone recommend another road bike forum that is not quite so "full-******"?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-09, 06:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,184
Posted By Innes

Saddle sores are places that were rubbed until...

Saddle sores are places that were rubbed until they got a little raw. "soreness" is usually light bruising from a bad saddle fit, or just not being used to it.

2 different things.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 532
Views: 25,025
Posted By Innes

How is this thread not locked/deleted?

How is this thread not locked/deleted?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-09, 11:45 AM
Replies: 532
Views: 25,025
Posted By Innes

<one word reply>

<one word reply>
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-09, 09:34 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,098
Posted By Innes

Anything under 876,000 hours would be a fast...

Anything under 876,000 hours would be a fast century.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-09, 02:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,524
Posted By Innes

New!

New!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-09, 02:01 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,528
Posted By Innes

As a cyclist, you have to ask yourself has anyone...

As a cyclist, you have to ask yourself has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,524
Posted By Innes

Roadies are people who take a 1-time event and...

Roadies are people who take a 1-time event and come to BF to relate the anecdote like they just discovered the cure for cancer.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-09, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 900
Posted By Innes

So people who drive red Nissan Trucks aren't the...

So people who drive red Nissan Trucks aren't the type to throw **** at bikers, but a harley rider is?

MAN IT WAS LIKE OPPOSITE DAY IN BIZZARO WORLD?!?! WOCKA WOCKA WOCKA!!!!!!!!

For a thread...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 533
Posted By Innes

None. People have been riding road bikes...

None.

People have been riding road bikes for fun, fitness, and sport for decades. The technology and modernization is mostly for competition purposes, shaving off seconds by reducing weight,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,683
Posted By Innes

I give it a 8.

I give it a 8.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,095
Posted By Innes

Haha Leave it up to the officials to...

Haha

Leave it up to the officials to disqualify him, I don't see how it affects you, your time, or your prize winnings at the end of the race.

Oh wait, there weren't race officials, or even...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,908
Posted By Innes

Wait, did someone "door" you on purpose? How...

Wait, did someone "door" you on purpose?

How did you get your assault charges dropped so fast?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-09, 08:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,705
Posted By Innes

No LBS, fitter, or test-drive can tell you how a...

No LBS, fitter, or test-drive can tell you how a bike will feel.

You buy a bike that is close to your size, do a quick fit, ride it for 100 miles, maybe 250 miles, and then start adjusting the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 14,010
Posted By Innes

Breaking news:

Breaking news:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-09, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 784
Posted By Innes

All that weight isn't good for the wheels.

All that weight isn't good for the wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-09, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,178
Posted By Innes

Sore Throat day after rides... from mouth breathing, or overreaching?

To start, I have a crooked nose (deviated septum) which very much impedes my airflow through my nose when exercising. So, when out cycling, I breath through my mouth almost 100% of the time.

I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 873
Posted By Innes

For certain, the FRAMES are identical. The...

For certain, the FRAMES are identical.

The frameset alone has a full carbon steer tube and fork.

The Defy Advanced 3 will have the same frame, but a aluminum steer tube and carbon fork.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-09, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 902
Posted By Innes

I have my Speedplay Light Action pedals and...

I have my Speedplay Light Action pedals and cleats, I took them off. I would be interested in a trade if you want for the shimano's that you have, PM me if you're interested. I used them for like 300...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 08:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 873
Posted By Innes

I really have no idea why the frame alone would...

I really have no idea why the frame alone would be so much. I am assuming that if you went to a local LBS that is a giant dealer, you could get a frame for closer to 1000. But I really don't know.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 873
Posted By Innes

That is a good deal. I got mine 2 months ago for...

That is a good deal. I got mine 2 months ago for $1699. If it's new and unridden, they are probably dumping it before the 2010's hit, which is supposed to be the 9th, according to my LBS.

I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 873
Posted By Innes

The frame-only bike has the best colors by far. ...

The frame-only bike has the best colors by far.

<--- Advanced 3 owner.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,517
Posted By Innes

Don't use a lighter. Use a heat gun.

Don't use a lighter. Use a heat gun.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 03:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 834
Posted By Innes

I am going to take a guess that you aren't...

I am going to take a guess that you aren't allowing enough recovery time in proportion to how much time you spend at/above your lactic threshold.

Even if that's not it, I think you just need more...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-09, 01:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,550
Posted By Innes

Sit in a chair. Look down. Do you see ripped...

Sit in a chair. Look down. Do you see ripped diesel legs?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,872
Posted By Innes

I hate to burst all your bubbles, but riding a...

I hate to burst all your bubbles, but riding a real "century" would be riding for 100 years, or 876,581 hours.

Frankly, I'm not impressed.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-09, 11:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,136
Posted By Innes

If maintained and lubricated (cables too)...

If maintained and lubricated (cables too) properly they will all be fine for recreation and fitness.

The "cost" and the "betterness" of them is a combination of 2 factors:
- A little weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-09, 12:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,262
Posted By Innes

Giant really needs to redo their naming. The...

Giant really needs to redo their naming.

The "Defy" are aluminum. The "Defy Alliance" are an aluminun and carbon blend. The "Defy Advanced" are full carbon.

The OCR's were a blend, I believe,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-09, 12:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,262
Posted By Innes

My 2cp: The Giant TCR is the same class as...

My 2cp:

The Giant TCR is the same class as the Specialized Tarmac, not the roubaix.

If you want the Giant "Roubaix", look at the Defy ADVANCED line instead of the TCR.

I have the Defy...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 10:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,517
Posted By Innes

The real crime? This thread.

The real crime? This thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-09, 10:19 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 14,010
Posted By Innes

Which, ironically enough, is even a level ABOVE a...

Which, ironically enough, is even a level ABOVE a bike covered with decals, as far as the "hey look at me I'M COOL" factor goes.
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