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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-10, 11:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,248
Posted By wiggles

A) Had one stolen a little less than a month ago ...

A) Had one stolen a little less than a month ago
B) Had the serial # registered with my old PD, but not the new one (just recently moved).
C) Nope
D) Nope
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-10, 08:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,406
Posted By wiggles

Converting a single speed to a three speed?

Hey everyone!
After my MTB got stolen when I moved to Philadelphia, I decided that I'd get a three speed commuter bike, complete with fenders, rack, and basket. Well, I found all of this in a cheap...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-16-08, 08:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,117
Posted By wiggles

OT: I always thought a prune was just a...

OT: I always thought a prune was just a dehydrated plum? lol

More on topic... if you want to move up to a higher fiber diet ramp yourself up slowly. This will give your body time to adjust without...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-08, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By wiggles

Awesome workout last night - Get lost!

Just kind of an anecdoctal thing that happened last night..

We just got a buddy of mine his first real bike, and he's been wanting to ride with my little posse and I for awhile. Well, we went for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-08, 07:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 959
Posted By wiggles

The only time cables are useful is when you're in...

The only time cables are useful is when you're in the middle of the woods with a bunch of friends, miles from civilization, and want to cinch your bikes together because there's nothing to lock them...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-15-08, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,759
Posted By wiggles

I searched around for rickshaw and only came up...

I searched around for rickshaw and only came up with about 8 threads, hence the post :) I'm going to keep looking into it though, thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-08, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,004
Posted By wiggles

Thanks so much! I never really touched the QR on...

Thanks so much! I never really touched the QR on my trek 820, but this is his first bike with a QR so he was playing around with it on the ride back from the store. Hence it being screwed all the way...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-08, 08:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,004
Posted By wiggles

I say nut and bolt for lack of a better term....

I say nut and bolt for lack of a better term. There is a bolt going through the center of the wheel with a lever on one side, and what looks kind of like a thumbscrew nut on the other end. We made...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-15-08, 08:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 744
Posted By wiggles

Every HRM I've used calculates your max/min, so I...

Every HRM I've used calculates your max/min, so I don't know how he'd be using a formula?? I suppose I should say he should look in to a higher grade HRM, like a polar f11 (if he's not looking for a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-15-08, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,687
Posted By wiggles

Rollers - worth the investment?

I've been considering either purchasing a set of rollers, or making them. Both my housemate and I cycle, and because of that rollers seem optimal for training (numerous bikes for each of us, so...
Forum: Northeast
09-15-08, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,548
Posted By wiggles

Not true, actually. Pat's original owner was the...

Not true, actually. Pat's original owner was the creator of the first "Philadelphia Steak Sandwich," and the original owner of Geno's put cheese on it - creating the first cheese steaks. So yeah,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-15-08, 07:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 744
Posted By wiggles

The best investment you will ever make for...

The best investment you will ever make for training is a good heart rate monitor. They're not that expensive, and a good one will last you for years. Then there is no guesswork, and you know exactly...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-15-08, 07:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,759
Posted By wiggles

Rickshaws?

Anyone have any information on where I would go to purchase one? I was looking around the forums and I didn't see anything substantial other than places which hire. In our town there are a lot of big...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-15-08, 07:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,117
Posted By wiggles

For the best benefit of fiber you should stick...

For the best benefit of fiber you should stick between 30-50 grams a day (a little bit higher than the normally reccomended 20g most Americans get). Just make sure you're getting adequate water as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-08, 07:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,004
Posted By wiggles

How to re-balance a quick-remove tire?

One of my good friends finally took the plunge and got a decent bike last night. To fit it in his car we had to remove the front tire, and after we removed it he ended up screwing the bolt and nut...
Forum: Northeast
09-15-08, 07:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 378
Posted By wiggles

Any PA Area spooky halloween themed rides?

Just thought about this while I was in the shower this morning - I adore halloween, its always been my favorite holiday. I love hay rides, and haunted houses, etc. Are there any halloween themed...
Forum: Northeast
09-15-08, 07:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,548
Posted By wiggles

Meh, Pats is better than Geno's any day. Don't...

Meh, Pats is better than Geno's any day. Don't eat a misteak :-P
Forum: Touring
07-18-08, 01:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,959
Posted By wiggles

Agreed - I am also trying to get a bike I can use...

Agreed - I am also trying to get a bike I can use as a stepping stone upwards for longer rides. I'd like to get involved with touring but right now all I have is a trek MTB - not very distance...
Forum: Touring
07-18-08, 01:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,959
Posted By wiggles

I'm just not a fan of bar shifters, they always...

I'm just not a fan of bar shifters, they always felt so imprecise to me. Maybe they'll grow on me? Hahaha.

You guys aren't doing a very good job of talking me out of it so far :-P

Maybe this is...
Forum: Touring
07-18-08, 01:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,959
Posted By wiggles

Talk me out of buying a LHT

Well, I ended up spending darn near two hours at the bike shop today talking to two of the sales people about touring bikes, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with the LHT. It was a toss up between...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-08, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,135
Posted By wiggles

Peanut butter is great, and thanks to being high...

Peanut butter is great, and thanks to being high in protein its great for keeping you un-hungry. Almond butter is another great one :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-08, 12:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,177
Posted By wiggles

Does it go up hill both ways? In the snow? And I...

Does it go up hill both ways? In the snow? And I know you can't afford shoes so you have to wear newspaper on your feet :roflmao2:

hahaha, sorry, couldn't resist :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-08, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 560
Posted By wiggles

That article is incredible, just read it. Great...

That article is incredible, just read it. Great link!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-08, 11:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 650
Posted By wiggles

Could he get a metal splint or something to hold...

Could he get a metal splint or something to hold it steady and spread any pressure over a larger area? Might make your life a little easier.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-08, 10:12 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,160
Posted By wiggles

That was from the local District Attorney when I...

That was from the local District Attorney when I was getting my B.A. in Criminal Justice, he was one of our professors. We were asking about frivolous lawsuits and someone in the class cited how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-08, 08:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,177
Posted By wiggles

Did you end up getting the f6?

Did you end up getting the f6?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-08, 08:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,177
Posted By wiggles

You don't need a heart rate monitor, but you will...

You don't need a heart rate monitor, but you will never find a more useful piece of equipment if you're trying to lose weight. Estimating calories burnt and guessing whether or not you're in your...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-08, 08:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,156
Posted By wiggles

Just because its a salad doesn't mean it has to...

Just because its a salad doesn't mean it has to be healthy, and healthy eating is not synonymous with eating green leafy everything. Eat a variety of healthy stuff that you do like, if you're not a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-08, 08:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,482
Posted By wiggles

I've worked in retail, though not at a bike shop....

I've worked in retail, though not at a bike shop. If they see you there all the time, they do talk about you. Moreso, if you're a pain in the butt, the talk is bad. If you're a nice person and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-08, 08:28 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 239,179
Posted By wiggles

Just read through the thread... hats off and...

Just read through the thread... hats off and heart out to all of the cyclists and their families. :(
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-16-08, 08:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,580
Posted By wiggles

Anytime you eat it causes your blood sugar level...

Anytime you eat it causes your blood sugar level to rise, triggering the release of insulin to bring it under control. This is what tells your body whether to run in catabolic or anabolic modes, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-08, 08:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,593
Posted By wiggles

I use a cable for when my friends and I go...

I use a cable for when my friends and I go mountain biking. They're not as good as locks, but they're great for winding through 3 or 4 bikes and bunching them together. If the thief can figure out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-08, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 891
Posted By wiggles

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm gonna take a trip...

Thanks for the advice guys. I'm gonna take a trip down to the LBS and see if they'll check my riding position and have some advice/suggestions for me. They've always been great at helping me so I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-08, 07:44 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,160
Posted By wiggles

I would say that you should see a lawyer, and...

I would say that you should see a lawyer, and also contact your medical insurance company. Walmart is afraid of a lawsuit, or else they wouldn't have sent an investigator at all - which means they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-08, 07:26 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 16,392
Posted By wiggles

I never go through red lights OR stopsigns....

I never go through red lights OR stopsigns. Hooray for back alleys! :)

Seriously though, a cop can only pat you down if he has reasonable suspicion - meaning he would, with experience, have reason...
Forum: Northeast
07-15-08, 02:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,061
Posted By wiggles

http://picasaweb.google.com/floor9/AbandonedPennsy...

http://picasaweb.google.com/floor9/AbandonedPennsylvaniaTurnpike

There are some pictures I found. Sadly my friend hasn't put her photos up on picasa.
Forum: Northeast
07-15-08, 01:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,061
Posted By wiggles

From Bethlehem it was about a 3.5 hour drive down...

From Bethlehem it was about a 3.5 hour drive down the PA turnpike. If you're near Phillipsburg NJ it'd probably similar times if you take 78 to the turnpike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,627
Posted By wiggles

To my knowledge the serial number check can only...

To my knowledge the serial number check can only be run by the local police department, and by the manufacturer when the bike is registered. I may be wrong though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,473
Posted By wiggles

1) Checking out women 2) Hitting an uneven curb...

1) Checking out women
2) Hitting an uneven curb at night
3) Couldn't see fallen log because of overgrown foliage
4) Checking out women
5) Checking out women
6) Did I mention... checking out...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-15-08, 11:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,981
Posted By wiggles

People, by nature, are very trusting. I grew up...

People, by nature, are very trusting. I grew up in an area where you didn't have to lock your doors, etc. Heck, when I moved into the ghetto I locked my doors, but I didn't know how to "secure" a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-08, 10:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 891
Posted By wiggles

Tingley Hands

Alright, let me start by saying that my mountain bike feels great when I ride, so I don't think this is a fitting issue.

When I ride for any length of time I've noticed that my hands start to get...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-08, 09:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 705
Posted By wiggles

Water here. Anything more than that? Water and a...

Water here. Anything more than that? Water and a clif bar.
Forum: Northeast
07-15-08, 09:29 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 13,460
Posted By wiggles

Have a massive airsoft op/cancer benefit the day...

Have a massive airsoft op/cancer benefit the day before in upstate new york. May still check it out though - who needs sleep! hahaha

This would be my first metric - you have the option of going...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-08, 08:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 552
Posted By wiggles

Oh, I kinda lied about shortcuts.. there are some...

Oh, I kinda lied about shortcuts.. there are some safe ones.
-Green Tea
-Look up thermogenic foods. They're your best friends.
-Ice water. Your body has to burn calories to bring ice water up to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-08, 08:47 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,177
Posted By wiggles

Yup! Cardio just means that it stresses/exercises...

Yup! Cardio just means that it stresses/exercises your heart. You stress your heart by using muscles over long enough periods of time that the heart has to speed up to give them the oxygen they need...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-08, 08:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 552
Posted By wiggles

If you're in IT I reccomend myfitnesspal.com, the...

If you're in IT I reccomend myfitnesspal.com, the site changed my life. Its calorie tracking, exercise tracking, and a GREAT community forums that come along with it. Plus they have recipies,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-08, 08:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,290
Posted By wiggles

Here's my motivation: The only person standing...

Here's my motivation:
The only person standing between you and the life you want, is you.

Thats what it took to get me moving. Beyond that, set tiny goals, and reward yourself liberally. You're...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-08, 08:16 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,177
Posted By wiggles

Its a bit intimidating at first, but the basics...

Its a bit intimidating at first, but the basics are:
1) Eat healthy
2) Do aerobic exercise

1 really is a little off topic, basically avoid processed foods, and stick with stuff you either make...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-15-08, 07:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 793
Posted By wiggles

Thanks so much guys! Genesis bikes is right...

Thanks so much guys! Genesis bikes is right across the river from where I work so I may check them out during my lunch break. I pass them every day home from work when I cross the Delaware. I'm also...
Forum: Northeast
07-15-08, 06:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,061
Posted By wiggles

You can access both sides, albiet indirectly. The...

You can access both sides, albiet indirectly. The locals were a big help. Right off the breezewood exit there's a travelers lodge you can stop at and the people were super friendly and helpful. About...
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