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Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-13, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,360
Posted By billsmetro

Yeah I guess I wasn't clear--it could have been...

Yeah I guess I wasn't clear--it could have been too tight---been using them for about a year and do follow directions--and yes its still attached to the pedal--always a bit leary of prying anything...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-13, 03:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,360
Posted By billsmetro

Speedplay zero cleat shear

Saturday while finishing up a ride my left shoe suddenly upclipped nearly causing me to crash. I clipped back in and a few revolutions later it happened again with the clip shearing off of the shoe. ...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-01-13, 06:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,141
Posted By billsmetro

Makes sense. Will most likely treat myself to a...

Makes sense. Will most likely treat myself to a fitting soon
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-13, 10:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,286
Posted By billsmetro

Why would you say that? Just because people put...

Why would you say that? Just because people put one drop of lube on every chain link and inflate their tires before each ride....


Not that there's anything wrong with that
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-26-13, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 775
Posted By billsmetro

I run and play indoor tennis---I live in the...

I run and play indoor tennis---I live in the central plains and it is not unusual to have 30 degree below wind chills--I can still run in that kind of weather but simply don't have the cojones to ride
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-13, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By billsmetro

I use the Cateye Strada double wireless and the...

I use the Cateye Strada double wireless and the transmitter sits on the chainstay with the cadence/speed magnet on the rear wheel--new about a $100 with the heart monitor about $150. More than you...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-22-13, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,141
Posted By billsmetro

True about the bike size but I did a lot of...

True about the bike size but I did a lot of research/self measurements before I bought my CAAD10--52 CM--I think its good for me---I have just been trying to dial in the seat height, fore and aft...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-21-13, 07:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,141
Posted By billsmetro

Thanks to all that have responded. Great info and...

Thanks to all that have responded. Great info and advice.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-20-13, 09:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,141
Posted By billsmetro

Fitting yourself

Bear in mind I am new to road biking but it seems to me that though careful trial and error and using small changes and evaluating how these changes feel and improve or degrade your ride you can get...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-12-13, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 724
Posted By billsmetro

less than 6 Sunday through Friday--about 8 on...

less than 6 Sunday through Friday--about 8 on Sat---not enough--but with work schedule---I am a state director with multiple sites and a few hundred employees---plus routine family obligations I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-12-13, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 724
Posted By billsmetro

Rest Days

I ride between 25 and 30 miles before dawn during the week which means I get up at 4 AM and need to do this due to my work schedule. Towards the end of the week I can get very fatigued due...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-13, 11:09 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,865
Posted By billsmetro

THIS---describes half my rides in the ever windy...

THIS---describes half my rides in the ever windy central plains
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-10-13, 01:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,634
Posted By billsmetro

I did LC for a year and lost weight--quite a...

I did LC for a year and lost weight--quite a bit--I was running more than riding and once adapted to the ketosis fat burning I could easily run 6-10 miles and even bike 20+--but sprinting or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-13, 08:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,655
Posted By billsmetro

I had 11 flats in a little over 3 weeks---massive...

I had 11 flats in a little over 3 weeks---massive invasion of goat head thorns----went to Michelin Pro 4 endurance tire-- 700x23--and rhino liners---no more flats
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-13, 01:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,344
Posted By billsmetro

this

this
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-13, 01:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,344
Posted By billsmetro

LBS and Beer

I have read a few times in this forum about tipping your LBS with an adult libation---its 96 degrees here and I really support my LBS so I dropped off some higher end beer at lunch today--I didn't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-13, 03:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,396
Posted By billsmetro

Up at 4 and out before 5 AM is my M-F routine. ...

Up at 4 and out before 5 AM is my M-F routine. 20 -40 miles. The only way to start the day. Addictive
Forum: Introductions
07-05-13, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 187
Posted By billsmetro

Welcome. I am a Nebraska transplant. Love your...

Welcome. I am a Nebraska transplant. Love your state
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-04-13, 07:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,480
Posted By billsmetro

I had 11 flats in two weeks....goat head...

I had 11 flats in two weeks....goat head thorns...went to Michelin pro 4 endurance and rhino liners...no more flats
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-13, 01:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,403
Posted By billsmetro

(Could you just carry the whole male moth...

(Could you just carry the whole male moth instead?)

that made me laugh so hard I spit on my computer!!
Forum: Commuting
07-01-13, 02:46 PM
Replies: 760
Views: 152,734
Posted By billsmetro

A platform pedal lying in the middle of the MUP

A platform pedal lying in the middle of the MUP
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-13, 02:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,087
Posted By billsmetro

Loogi--I certainly get that but at 64 y/o and...

Loogi--I certainly get that but at 64 y/o and brand new to road biking (I was an mtb guy and marathoner) all these experiences are new to me and fun--been riding my CAAD10 only about 6 months so far
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-28-13, 12:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,331
Posted By billsmetro

For me getting the saddle height and the fore &...

For me getting the saddle height and the fore & aft dialed in was the most difficult and most sensitive to change--but I have finally got it right through trial and error---so now I have dropped my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-13, 11:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,087
Posted By billsmetro

Thats too true__LOL

Thats too true__LOL
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-28-13, 11:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,087
Posted By billsmetro

Blowing by the Old guy

This morning shortly after dawn I was finishing up my weekly intervals on a three mile flat section of highway when a fully kitted guy blew by me on a total time trial bike---made me smile that he...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,612
Posted By billsmetro

Most of rides are before dawn so yes I use...

Most of rides are before dawn so yes I use lights---if riding in the day I routinely do not
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-13, 10:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,841
Posted By billsmetro

I bought 2 Michelin Pro 4 Endurance from PBK for...

I bought 2 Michelin Pro 4 Endurance from PBK for $67 shipped free--great tires and beautiful as well
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-13, 08:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,156
Posted By billsmetro

That book sounds intriguing--will get---and I...

That book sounds intriguing--will get---and I hope never to be anywhere that close to anything Mother Nature can produce like that again---
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-13, 08:05 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,747
Posted By billsmetro

I use to take 3 medications for my BP until I...

I use to take 3 medications for my BP until I began to seriously diet, run and ride--all good now and the only med I take is for my hayfever!! and that may never go away
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-13, 07:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,156
Posted By billsmetro

Lightning

Yesterday on my predawn ride a rain storm came bearing down on me--tried to race it home but failed----it was one of those weird storms--it was raining steadily on me but off to the west there was a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-13, 07:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,910
Posted By billsmetro

Weekly on average. About 120 miles or so

Weekly on average. About 120 miles or so
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-13, 07:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,220
Posted By billsmetro

I ride from about 4:30 am till about 6:30 or so...

I ride from about 4:30 am till about 6:30 or so most mornings unless I have a it more time than I sometimes ride until after 8 am. Here in the winter it's dark till after 7:30 and I love it. N
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-13, 01:02 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,361
Posted By billsmetro

I guess my thread was rediculous--lesson learned

I guess my thread was rediculous--lesson learned
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-13, 12:07 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,361
Posted By billsmetro

And I now ride A CAAD10---in the dark, before...

And I now ride A CAAD10---in the dark, before dawn, as that is the only time I have in my 60+ hour work week--I do get to ride on weekends in the day light and all unnecessary accessories ar removed...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-13, 12:02 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,361
Posted By billsmetro

You know I am sorry I posted this--being new to...

You know I am sorry I posted this--being new to road biking but having ridden MTB for years--I was just reaching out to ask a couple of questions as MTB are friendly for the most part and so many...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-13, 02:37 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,361
Posted By billsmetro

well thats' why I light up

well thats' why I light up
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-13, 02:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,361
Posted By billsmetro

Not wishing to be a "Fred"

I guess my question is this: I routinely ride well before dawn--usually about 4:30 AM and get back home about 6:30--still usually very dark outside---If I don't use a blinky and helmet light plus a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-13, 10:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,521
Posted By billsmetro

at least 10--although a couple of dogs more than...

at least 10--although a couple of dogs more than once!!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-03-13, 10:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,790
Posted By billsmetro

over several years--yes--twice on bikes and once...

over several years--yes--twice on bikes and once while I was inline skating--and have pepper sprayed more than a few---in fact if there is a dog and there are several bikers I can almost guarantee...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-12, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By billsmetro

There are a couple of short trails here--maybe 2...

There are a couple of short trails here--maybe 2 miles in length max--central nebraska is FLAT!!!!---plus the trails are bike tire flat treacherous due to goathead thorns covering the trails like...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-12, 01:28 PM
Replies: 732
Views: 47,742
Posted By billsmetro

lost 47 pounds last year on ketagenic diet with...

lost 47 pounds last year on ketagenic diet with 120 + miles per week biking--until temp dropped than switched back to running and usually get about 30-40 miles per week in----bought a CAAD10 to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-12, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By billsmetro

Moving from a MTB to a Road Bike

Got my CAAD10 the day before we dropped down into the teens then single digits, then 11 inches of snow--which was about 20 days ago and, of course we are still very cold with the third snowfall...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-12, 08:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,169
Posted By billsmetro

is the original post for real

is the original post for real
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-12, 05:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 921
Posted By billsmetro

thanks all i will review all the data submitted...

thanks all i will review all the data submitted and get riding
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-12, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 921
Posted By billsmetro

thanks---like i said i run when im not riding and...

thanks---like i said i run when im not riding and although i have riding winter gear it stays single or low teens here (central nebraska) for weeks at a time--too cold for biking-for me-will review...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-12, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 921
Posted By billsmetro

indoor trainer video new rider

what do you all suggest? I am fit 63, run about 34 to 40 miles a week and before it became freezing rode a specialized mtb about about 100-120 miles per week on pavement and asphalt---got a indoor...
Forum: Introductions
07-20-12, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 233
Posted By billsmetro

Hi from Nebraska

Got a question also--I bike about 150 miles per week right now but soon changing positions within my company that will cause me to travel about 3 weeks of the month--will be home on weekends and, of...
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