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Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
01-20-16, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,497
Posted By steversk

I wanted to follow up and share that Performance...

I wanted to follow up and share that Performance came through for me and was able to credit my account. I'm definitely setting up autorenewal going forward. Please make sure you check your settings...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
01-19-16, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,497
Posted By steversk

I was setup for the autorenewal option in the...

I was setup for the autorenewal option in the past but it didn't renew this time. Perhaps my card was expired (I've been a member since 2011). I looked through all of my past emails because I would...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
01-19-16, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,497
Posted By steversk

Scammed by Performance Bike? Anyone else have this issue?

Just wanted to share a warning, for those of you that are Team performance members and using your points, be careful! I bought a mountain bike during triple points weekend and was using the points...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-27-10, 10:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,546
Posted By steversk

I know you've said no trailers but have you seen...

I know you've said no trailers but have you seen the new Burley Travoy? It seems made for urban biking like you mention. It may be possible to haul it upstairs using the wheels since it is similar to...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-29-08, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 955
Posted By steversk

Thanks for all of the responses. Just to...

Thanks for all of the responses.

Just to update everyone, I contacted BOB directly and they are mailing me some replacement bobbins for free. I have to say, I'm very impressed with their customer...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-22-08, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 955
Posted By steversk

Bob quick release question

One of the nuts on the end of my Bob quick release fell off. Can I buy Bob Nutz to replace it or will I have to buy a whole new skewer? All of the information I've read indicates the Bob Nutz are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-05, 01:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By steversk

I also have the Xero XSR-3's and had the exact...

I also have the Xero XSR-3's and had the exact same issue with the bearing caps coming loose. I took it into the shop and they pushed them back on but they're loose again. I'll let you know how they...
Forum: Commuting
03-08-05, 11:15 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 283,448
Posted By steversk

A lifesaver I have found for commuting is Downy...

A lifesaver I have found for commuting is Downy Wrinkle Releaser. I leave some in my locker at work. You spray it on your clothes when you get to work, tug at your clothes, and voila! Wrinkles are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-04, 11:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,180
Posted By steversk

Opinions wanted...Specialized Rockhopper Comp vs Raleigh Ram 2.0

Looking for recomendations between these two bikes. Local LBS has both bikes for the same price...which would you choose?

The Rockhopper is lighter and has an LX rear derailleur but it's a hard...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-04, 10:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 533
Posted By steversk

Nashbar coupon - 10% off until 5/10/04

Coupon code is W190.
Enjoy! :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-10-03, 01:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,606
Posted By steversk

/Rant I don't mean to keep stringing along a...

/Rant
I don't mean to keep stringing along a tangent, but it is sad to see how butchered the English language is becoming. Before the flames start, I can understand posting in broken English if...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-03, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,663
Posted By steversk

Here are my thoughts...take them for what they're...

Here are my thoughts...take them for what they're worth. $770 seems a little expensive for
a commuting bike. What type of weather will you be commuting in? I've commuted on both a mtn
bike and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-13-03, 09:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,217
Posted By steversk

I had my worst injury this year. Wrecked while...

I had my worst injury this year. Wrecked while going down hill and ended up tearing my leg open to the bone. Required 8 stitches (4 internal, 4 external) . I just finished paying for that visit. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-13-03, 09:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,322
Posted By steversk

AOL recently threw a free concert here due to an...

AOL recently threw a free concert here due to an ad they ran in New York stating that Boise wasn't ready for AOL Broadband. I would be happy if AOL were to take a hike. There's nothing more I hate...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-06-03, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,084
Posted By steversk

I like the mouse over to see the topic of the...

I like the mouse over to see the topic of the thread. Unfortunatlely, it doesn't appear to work with Mozilla. *Sigh*

I like the nice clean looks of the new site. I was worried that you had...
Forum: Triathlon
08-16-03, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,245
Posted By steversk

I used to be a lifeguard too. During tri's, I...

I used to be a lifeguard too. During tri's, I will often switch to the breaststroke. I find that I can swim almost the same speed as everyone else and I'm less tired.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-08-03, 05:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,341
Posted By steversk

What does it mean that his teammates chase down...

What does it mean that his teammates chase down breakaways? How do they stop people that breakaways? It doesn't involve any breaking the knee caps of people who try to break away? ha ha.... :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-03, 09:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,298
Posted By steversk

Here's the article from roadbikerider.com: ...

Here's the article from roadbikerider.com:

DEAR UNCLE AL: I read your initial rant, and I hear you loud and clear about keeping bikes clean, but I'd really rather ride my bike during my spare...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-17-03, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 607
Posted By steversk

Thanks everyone. She did race too...her goal was...

Thanks everyone. She did race too...her goal was just to finish and she did really well. There's another race in July that I'm going to try...I'm not sure if my wife will do it since it's a hard...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-17-03, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 607
Posted By steversk

I did it...my first race!

I raced in my first road race today. It was a 20 mile race. Things were going well and we were moving at around 22 mph. I made the mistake of attacking too early though. I thought that the pace...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-16-03, 10:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 565
Posted By steversk

Thanks! And it's not said enough, but keep up...

Thanks! And it's not said enough, but keep up the great work...this website has provided motivation for me to get off the couch and ride many times.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-16-03, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 565
Posted By steversk

Possible to send text of message in e-mail when a response is made?

Joe, not that you're not already swamped
:) but one nice feature would be to have the e-mails that are sent when a reply is made to your post contain the actual text of the message....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-03, 10:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,417
Posted By steversk

Well, so far so good...we did take the 4Runner...

Well, so far so good...we did take the 4Runner tonight to take the boat out, but I can't really pull the boat with the bike. :-)
cyclezealot, your post for some reason reminded me of one thing that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-03, 11:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,417
Posted By steversk

Wow! You guys are inspirational. My wife has...

Wow! You guys are inspirational. My wife has agreed to go on errands with me on her bike but she can't commute for her job.
I can sympathize with the troller, I too have a sports car that's fun to...
Forum: Touring
05-15-03, 05:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,402
Posted By steversk

I was going through many tubes myself until I...

I was going through many tubes myself until I installed tire liners. I tried stronger tires which helped at first but it wasn't until I installed the liners that I stopped getting so many flats.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-03, 11:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,417
Posted By steversk

Going 1 week without a car, anybody else up for the challenge?

I've been commuting by bike quite a bit but find myself slipping and using my car for errands that can be done by bike. After reading some posts about people getting rid of their cars, I've decided...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-03, 11:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 422
Posted By steversk

I'm curious about this too...my understanding is...

I'm curious about this too...my understanding is that you can roll over just about anything with the bigger tires. I think I read in a magazine that they required less effort to cover more distance...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-03, 11:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,905
Posted By steversk

Not sure if this helps or not but aero position...

Not sure if this helps or not but aero position does seem to help quite a bit. I added aero bars on my road bike and when I go from riding on the hoods to using the aero bar, I immediately see my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-03, 11:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,522
Posted By steversk

I usually patch the tubes once I get home and...

I usually patch the tubes once I get home and then put them back in my bag. That way, I always have a few spare tubes, just in case.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-03, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 575
Posted By steversk

That was funny...I was just thinking the same...

That was funny...I was just thinking the same thing tonight when I saw the commercial.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-03, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,152
Posted By steversk

I bought a giant ocr3 for a steal for around...

I bought a giant ocr3 for a steal for around $200...the guy I bought it from decided that he preferred BMX bikes...
Here are my impressions so far....it's very fast and light weight..the only...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-03, 08:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 840
Posted By steversk

I bought my wife the Allez and she wanted the...

I bought my wife the Allez and she wanted the extra brake levers like you mentioned. The LBS was able to order them for $25 and install them for $10. He said it was a pain to install so you may...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-03, 10:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,077
Posted By steversk

My Dad has a hitch rack...on trips it's a little...

My Dad has a hitch rack...on trips it's a little scary to look back and see your bikes swaying from side to side. I had a trunk rack in college, it was nice because it didn't take up much space but...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-24-03, 10:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 797
Posted By steversk

Just to play devil's advocate, how would they...

Just to play devil's advocate, how would they verify that you commute by bicycle? I think this is a great idea, but I worry that it would be taken advantage of. Suddenly, there would be all sorts...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-22-03, 05:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,935
Posted By steversk

How much do those cost?

How much do those cost?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-12-03, 08:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,865
Posted By steversk

Although I don't see the UCI mandating helmets,...

Although I don't see the UCI mandating helmets, it would be a good example for younger riders who look up to their heros. Luckily, helmet use for kids is becoming more accepted but there still is a...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-03, 08:39 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,283,853
Posted By steversk

Third time commuting since winter...gorgeous...

Third time commuting since winter...gorgeous morning ride in with a light rain. When will I get it through my thick skull that riding to work puts me in such a better mood.
Nice afternoon weather...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-03, 08:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,040
Posted By steversk

New camcorder...........$700 New...

New camcorder...........$700
New bike.....................$850
Face planting and becoming the star of a bike forums topic..............PRICELESS
Forum: Touring
03-12-03, 08:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,781
Posted By steversk

I think it looks very cool. I have a feeling...

I think it looks very cool. I have a feeling that in the future we'll see more and more road bikes with disc brakes. Although many argue about the added weight, it makes sense for touring. I can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-03, 02:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,349
Posted By steversk

Joe, is the ride in September you're planning on...

Joe, is the ride in September you're planning on doing the race from Logan, UT to Jackson Hole? I was thinking about doing it but 200 miles is a LONG way. I've ridden quite a bit but have never...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-07-03, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 775
Posted By steversk

Thanks for all of the replies...I'll look more...

Thanks for all of the replies...I'll look more closely at why my tires is getting shredded. I'll play around with different settings with the resistance unit to see if that helps.
Troll, I thought...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-06-03, 02:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 754
Posted By steversk

Looks like all of their download links are now...

Looks like all of their download links are now broken. I'd like to see the episodes. Does anybody have a copy? I have an ftp server I can put them on to share them with the rest of the forum if I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-05-03, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 775
Posted By steversk

My trainer needs Pepto bismal...(picture within...dialup beware)

Does anybody else have this problem with their trainer? That's a picture of bits of my tire that have worn off from using the trainer. I made sure it wasn't adjusted too tightly...I moved the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-03, 05:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,805
Posted By steversk

The lock that ParamountScapin is referring to can...

The lock that ParamountScapin is referring to can be found at any U-Haul, hardware or boat store. It's used to lock the stinger (the term for the part that fits into the hitch). I bought one for my...
Forum: Recumbent
03-05-03, 04:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,177
Posted By steversk

Just some food for thought, one drawback to a...

Just some food for thought, one drawback to a recumbent in traffic is that you ride lower and are therefore less visible to cars. Being lower also reduces how far ahead you can scan the road.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-04-03, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 382,253
Posted By steversk

Wow, what inspirational stories. I too have...

Wow, what inspirational stories. I too have joined the weight loss club. I've lost 40 lbs and I'm now exactly where I want to be. I got the flu about a year ago and lost 10 lbs and that was enough...
Forum: Touring
02-14-03, 04:27 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,431
Posted By steversk

My wife and I are planning are first tour this...

My wife and I are planning are first tour this summer. So far, it looks like we'll probably head to San Juan islands and bike around there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-02, 11:18 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,981
Posted By steversk

I got a bike stand! I bought a bunch of bike...

I got a bike stand! I bought a bunch of bike things for my wife and also a bike trainer for her and I.
Forum: Commuting
10-22-02, 06:59 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,283,853
Posted By steversk

Commute was great this morning. Left early for...

Commute was great this morning. Left early for an early meeting. Traffic is still heavy at 5:30 a.m. Weather was perfect, not too cold yet. I had to balance my laptop on my pannier rack so it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-02, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,073
Posted By steversk

I've had the same problem before. Getting...

I've had the same problem before. Getting sunglasses with clear lenses will help reduce the amount of wind in your eyes.
I told my eye doctor about it and he had me try a different brand of...
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