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Forum: Southeast
08-31-09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 459,630
Posted By poopsik

Riding everyday

Rode 95 miles on Sunday from West Melbourne to Vero Beach. Took Strawberrry Bridge Causeway to A1A all the way down to Vero Beach beginning at 6:40AM. Finished around 5 hours later. Once in Vero...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-09, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,749
Posted By poopsik

Thanks for all the good info

To all posters:

Thanks a lot for all the replies. It really gives some insight onto why this happened to me on two separate bikes. One over 15 years old (Master Olympic Colnago) and another just a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,749
Posted By poopsik

Front End Shaking at high speeds

I have a problem that I can't quite figure out what is happening. At high speeds on the flats...around 35mph or so the front end of my bike....specifically my wheels starts wobbling a few milimeters...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-09, 06:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,862
Posted By poopsik

I had a smaller hole in the center of my Michelin...

I had a smaller hole in the center of my Michelin Pro Races and decided after the flat to just put on another new tube. It was only an extra 30 miles before I had another flat on a brand new tube....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-25-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 20,300
Posted By poopsik

Another rider who did very well at an old age as...

Another rider who did very well at an old age as a professional was Joop Zoetemelk. He was 33 in 1980 when he won the Tour De France and won the World Professional Championships at 38 years old! I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-22-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 20,300
Posted By poopsik

LA will win the Tour D France

I saw the Nevada Classic on video. Lance is back! He is training at high altitude in Aspen. 6+ hour rides with Levi. He definitely has the speed after the win at the criterium yesterday. Also, he...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-09, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 676
Posted By poopsik

I have a similar problem. If you look at the Pros...

I have a similar problem. If you look at the Pros and top racers they can stay in the drops all day long and keep motoring. I can't stay in my drops that long and hardley ever use them. I would not...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 740
Posted By poopsik

Since I am able to ride everyday again, I am now...

Since I am able to ride everyday again, I am now doing around 30 miles a day. The weight is something that doesn't come off fast when cycling. Running, takes it off faster for me but I don't like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 09:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,350
Posted By poopsik

I read all the posts and why do all the guys who...

I read all the posts and why do all the guys who cycle in Florida (I live in Melbourne) have had a diesel truck, purposely brake then accellerate so the diesel exhaust smoke blows in their face? I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-09, 09:07 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,341
Posted By poopsik

Having lived in Italy for 2 years, I can say the...

Having lived in Italy for 2 years, I can say the area near Mt Piancavallo and Cimpello was nice. You have the country flat areas near Cimpello and if you want to climb go up Mt Piancavallo and other...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-09, 08:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,145
Posted By poopsik

Friend hit a Deer

A Co-Worker who rode his bike in the early morning to work, hit a Deer once and broke his arm. He said the safest area to aim if you have to hit a Deer is the Ass. Got a lot of cushion there...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-09, 08:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,626
Posted By poopsik

Best Cycling Song

Allright, I rode my bike this morning and was in a good mood. Started singing some cycling songs while cooking breakfast. Here are a couple of songs I know. Anyone know any other good ones? I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-09, 06:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,359
Posted By poopsik

I liked the link to peter white cycles. That...

I liked the link to peter white cycles. That article which describes your best bike position is what I believe in. IMHO, you can only use leg lengths, Torso lengths, etc to a certain extent when...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-09, 05:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,841
Posted By poopsik

Ironman Frankfurt

I rode a section of cobbles.......luckily its only around 100 meters long in Maintal, Germany during the Ironman Frankfurt. I had to do it twice since it was a 90KM loop course. It really sucks. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-09, 04:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,910
Posted By poopsik

Photos

I also agree to take photos. I just had an incident this morning not with animals but with a truck and trailer. A lawn mowing company, with a truck pulling a trailer....passes me and the driver...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-09, 01:40 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,378
Posted By poopsik

55 mph on a steep downhill, around 35 mph on the...

55 mph on a steep downhill, around 35 mph on the flats with no wind. I don't like going very fast on the downhills since you don't have too much time to react. I do like to draft buses or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,957
Posted By poopsik

Sorry to hear this. Bike thieves are scum. I had...

Sorry to hear this. Bike thieves are scum. I had the front end of my motocross Rampar stolen at a local YMCA a few decades ago. I went out to check it after my workout and it was all there. Then 5...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-09, 04:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,016
Posted By poopsik

"I bonked bad on a ride and a Rite Aid was the...

"I bonked bad on a ride and a Rite Aid was the only thing near by. I rode my bike in and devoured their candy bar section. I threw $20 on the counter and left."


This made me ROFLOL! Funny stuff...
Forum: Southeast
03-30-09, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 459,630
Posted By poopsik

Ride Everyday

Well when I was 23 years old and racing, I was doing around 30 miles a day. I could get in the time since all I did was go to a University, take classes then study. 20 years later after retiring from...
Forum: Southeast
03-30-09, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 955
Posted By poopsik

Thanks for the information. I checked the rails...

Thanks for the information. I checked the rails to trails website. Nearest trail to my house is Little Econ Greenway which is 8 miles long. I would have to drive an hour one way just to get there. I...
Forum: Introductions
03-30-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By poopsik

Thanks to all positive comments. I love the ride...

Thanks to all positive comments. I love the ride of a steel frame. The Precisia fork is pretty cool too.
Forum: Southeast
03-29-09, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 955
Posted By poopsik

I see no one has responded to your post and maybe...

I see no one has responded to your post and maybe too late. I find it hard to ride safely in FL. The cars drive too fast and too close. I know US 1 is really bad. I just rode it for 3 hours a week...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-09, 08:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,016
Posted By poopsik

Best Bonking Story

Well I am sure many of us on this forum have "bonked" before. You know hitting the wall and running out of fuel, peddaling in "squares" instead of circles dreaming about food. Well write down your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 239,433
Posted By poopsik

Fabio Casartelli

Sorry if this has already been mentioned:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabio_Casartelli

Fabio Casartelli (August 16, 1970 – July 18, 1995) was an Italian cyclist and an Olympic gold medalist,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-09, 10:59 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,134
Posted By poopsik

Fartlek Sprinting Time

Well, I have always managed to outsprint dogs. German Shepards, Rotweilers, Pitbulls. They can only keep going at 35 MPH for so long. I consider it a time to get some Fartlek Sprinting in. I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-09, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,459
Posted By poopsik

Average RPMs

I always try to hit 90 RPMs. If you are under this you are in the wrong gear. It also depends if you are a "Spinner" or "Pusher" or Gear Masher. Spinners are at higher RPMs. Lance is a Spinner. Look...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-09, 06:43 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 8,188
Posted By poopsik

Why can't we all just get along......

Well, I have had a cigarette lighter thrown out the passenger window at me.

An Air conditioning maintenance truck with its wide side view mirrors almost took off the heads of a group of cyclists...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,380
Posted By poopsik

Ticket in Washington State

I got pulled over by 2 motorcycle cops when I went through a red light at the intersection at the bottom of a steep hill. It was raining and the pavement was pretty wet. Light turned red and I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,481
Posted By poopsik

Stories

I have had a cigaratte lighter thrown out the passenger side window at me, two full 16 ounce water bottles thrown at my head as the Ford Pickup came to a screech by the side of me. What is it, with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,675
Posted By poopsik

Bike Theft is wrong

Genabelle,

It is good you posted this but what else would you expect from posting on a bike forum? Most of us consider our bikes as great as or better than our significant others. Well, I can at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-09, 03:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,656
Posted By poopsik

Broken bike parts updated

Forgot 2 more recent things broken:

I have broken many DT double butted spokes during racing but I recently broke my rear Mavic Kysrium SSC bladed spoke. Was going up a hill and all of a sudden...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-09, 09:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,656
Posted By poopsik

What have you broke?

Just wondering if anyone has some stories of breaking any components on their bikes......

I have broke several items on a few of my bikes:

I broke a Campagnolo crankarm going up a hill. It is...
Forum: Introductions
03-23-09, 09:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 897
Posted By poopsik

Hello, I always Google for answers. Here is one...

Hello, I always Google for answers. Here is one link that came up on your bike:

http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-75660.html

Happy Riding,

Poopsik
Forum: Introductions
03-21-09, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 285
Posted By poopsik

Roadie who has cycling in his blood

Hello,

I just found this forum and it will provide some useful information. I was a CAT IV racer back in 1983-1986 when Greg Lemond was hitting the racing scene. I am now finding time to ride...
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