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Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-21, 08:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,836
Posted By SVTNate

Thanks guys. And no, I had a Specialized helmet...

Thanks guys. And no, I had a Specialized helmet for a long time, cannot recall model or size, but back then I wasn't cycling much. Lost my cleats and my helmet during a move. Got back into cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 09:22 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,692
Posted By SVTNate

New kicks https://i.imgur.com/hNJHWK9.jpg ...

New kicks

https://i.imgur.com/hNJHWK9.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/YoKyIk9.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-21, 09:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,836
Posted By SVTNate

Road helmets for big heads?

I wear a 7 3/4 baseball cap. Big head. When I rode motorcycles, I used a 2XL helmet.

I was told by my bike fitter that I need to try Specialized helmets. Good for large heads.

Any...
01-18-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6,103
Views: 544,418
Posted By SVTNate

Only about a dozen. Lately I've been riding to...

Only about a dozen. Lately I've been riding to my local downtown area to hang out with friends on weekends, no long rides. Winter and early darkness sort of sap my will to do longer rides,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-21, 04:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,508
Posted By SVTNate

I'm running Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels ($800 new...

I'm running Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels ($800 new on CL!!!!) with the included Mavic pads.

It's fine in the dry, but in the wet.... lol

Luckily, this is SoCal, I ride in the wet maybe 10 days...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-21, 12:26 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,508
Posted By SVTNate

My 2010 Roubaix Expert still looks new, weighs...

My 2010 Roubaix Expert still looks new, weighs less than a new Domane, the original Ultegra drivetrain feels great, no accidents on the bike, and I don't need to find a tool to remove the front wheel...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-20, 02:18 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,418
Posted By SVTNate

This. It's what I've always used and I have...

This. It's what I've always used and I have never seen a reason to bother with anything else.
12-07-20, 09:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,188
Posted By SVTNate

On the local MUP where I'm dealing with unsafe...

On the local MUP where I'm dealing with unsafe riders and inexperienced riders and peds and dogs and such, it's just a vehicle to get distance, burn calories, get down to the beach, etc.

On...
12-07-20, 09:01 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,360
Posted By SVTNate

I had to Google what a Fred is just now. I...

I had to Google what a Fred is just now.

I suppose that's me

I wear a tee shirt and cycling shorts and I don't own a helmet at present

I've never had a use for cycling gloves and I don't own...
11-29-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6,103
Views: 544,418
Posted By SVTNate

Just a dozen or so. It's a beautiful day in...

Just a dozen or so. It's a beautiful day in SoCal, so I zig zagged through my city on mostly residential streets to the downtown area, met up with some friends, and zig zagged home.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,270
Posted By SVTNate

On a Park Tool stand, in the driveway, with my...

On a Park Tool stand, in the driveway, with my hose and my car wash bucket.

Simple Green the drivetrain, let it soak, scrub, rinse, then the entire bike with car wash soap, dry thoroughly with...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-20, 12:39 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,417
Posted By SVTNate

I kept hearing "bibs are better", over and over,...

I kept hearing "bibs are better", over and over, from people who ride a lot, or used to ride a lot.

Then I tried bibs, as detailed in this thread.

And, as I stated before, I found the chamois...
11-08-20, 10:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,352
Posted By SVTNate

I almost always listen to music when I ride,...

I almost always listen to music when I ride, because I mostly ride on a MUP with no traffic. Still call out passes, and stay in my lane so people behind me (who I don't know are coming) can safely...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-20, 07:54 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,417
Posted By SVTNate

I wear a non-tall Large at well, you are taller...

I wear a non-tall Large at well, you are taller than me, and I weigh 9 pounds more than you. I also run quite a bit, and do other exercising, I've got pretty big legs and find the Black Bigs are...
11-07-20, 02:16 AM
Replies: 6,103
Views: 544,418
Posted By SVTNate

I haven't been on the bike in over a week now. ...

I haven't been on the bike in over a week now. It sucks. Cold and dark before I get home.

I did run almost 10 miles tonight. I want to work up to a half marathon.
11-06-20, 12:17 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,824
Posted By SVTNate

No. I do sit-ups, bicycle crunches, and flutter...

No. I do sit-ups, bicycle crunches, and flutter kicks daily. At least 100.

I also do various types of pushups, working up to doing hand stand pushups, plus lunges.

I love riding, but I don't...
10-20-20, 12:05 AM
Replies: 6,103
Views: 544,418
Posted By SVTNate

Zero, I ran a 10K after work. Actually, more...

Zero, I ran a 10K after work.

Actually, more than that, by about half a mile. Zero water, zero preparation other than drinking 8-ish ounces of water before I left the house, and eating a fried...
10-18-20, 01:28 AM
Replies: 6,103
Views: 544,418
Posted By SVTNate

40 miles. My bike feels dialed in, the Black Bib...

40 miles. My bike feels dialed in, the Black Bib Company bibs are fantastic, and if I didn't have to turn back home to meet a friend at my house to consume alcohol, I could have done more.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,417
Posted By SVTNate

Hey, sorry for the late reply, but on Friday I...

Hey, sorry for the late reply, but on Friday I did 35 miles and all I really need to say is that I'm absolutely buying another pair.

I "get" bib shorts now. The chamois stays firm against the...
10-09-20, 01:27 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,503
Posted By SVTNate

March 30, 2017. I rode my 2016 BMW R1200RS...

March 30, 2017.

I rode my 2016 BMW R1200RS to court in Vista, CA for a hearing. Before the noon break, I rode to West Justice Center in Westminster, CA for a hearing. Look at a map and you'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-20, 08:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,926
Posted By SVTNate

I have Specialized insoles in my Sidis. No help...

I have Specialized insoles in my Sidis. No help over long rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-20, 12:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,926
Posted By SVTNate

Plenty of good advice in here. Having been...

Plenty of good advice in here. Having been professionally fitted myself recently, I can tell you a few things from my experience -

1. Fitting a bike is like fitting a custom suit. One visit to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-20, 12:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,472
Posted By SVTNate

I have a 2010 Roubaix Expert. It's factory...

I have a 2010 Roubaix Expert. It's factory original, down to the original grip tape which still looks new. I am running a set of rim brake Mavic Cosmic Carbone wheels and hubs I got brand new...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-20, 12:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,353
Posted By SVTNate

I ride on the tops pretty often when cruising...

I ride on the tops pretty often when cruising along, as it allows me to sit upright and relieve pressure on my arms and hands. I still haven't figured out how to eliminate hand numbness, despite...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-20, 12:27 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,417
Posted By SVTNate

They came today. Nicely constructed, tried them...

They came today. Nicely constructed, tried them on for fit and they're good, comfortable. I have to say, my first pair of bibs, so I have no comparison other than my riding shorts.

I can already...
10-05-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,897
Posted By SVTNate

I'm just in it for the shorts See, I've been...

I'm just in it for the shorts

See, I've been wearing the shorts for years, and then someone told me that if I buy a bicycle, I can keep the shorts, lose the judgement

So here we are!
10-03-20, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6,103
Views: 544,418
Posted By SVTNate

Oh I know it, I've been to Lambeau Field in the...

Oh I know it, I've been to Lambeau Field in the winter.

And my dad's family is from South Dakota.

I was born and raised in SoCal. I didn't see snow fall until I was in my 20's.
10-03-20, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6,103
Views: 544,418
Posted By SVTNate

Leaves turning color? Cold weather? This St....

Leaves turning color? Cold weather? This St. Paul, MN must be a place that has those "season" things. I read about those in a book, once.

While I'm glad we don't have seasons here, it sure does...
10-03-20, 12:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,853
Posted By SVTNate

I don't have quite that many miles on my 2010...

I don't have quite that many miles on my 2010 Roubaix Expert, but I'm 5'10".5 and I ride a 56. I was about 300 pounds when I bought it, and I'm 200 now. I have recently (post weight loss if that...
10-02-20, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6,103
Views: 544,418
Posted By SVTNate

30 miles in the 100F heat, at least for a little...

30 miles in the 100F heat, at least for a little while
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,417
Posted By SVTNate

I just ordered one of the Black Bib touring bibs,...

I just ordered one of the Black Bib touring bibs, and I'm really looking forward to trying it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-20, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,776
Posted By SVTNate

From Tuesday.... that's Pacific Coast Highway in...

From Tuesday.... that's Pacific Coast Highway in the background, and beyond that, the Pacific Ocean.

https://i.imgur.com/07ac2Xe.jpg
09-28-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,827
Posted By SVTNate

Ridiculous....ly.... fun I would love to...

Ridiculous....ly.... fun

I would love to bomb around city streets in that thing, at least for a little while.

I can only imagine the turbo lag that car must have had.
09-27-20, 04:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,827
Posted By SVTNate

The Rothman's 959 rally car is a racing legend,...

The Rothman's 959 rally car is a racing legend, and what you're looking at sold in 2018 for 6 million dollars plus auction fees.

I prefer the 961 road racing variant myself, but I don't understand...
09-25-20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,074
Posted By SVTNate

I've got a lot of experience with Cerakote on...

I've got a lot of experience with Cerakote on firearms.

It's durable, it looks great, and it's incredibly easy to clean.

That's running it through holsters, training courses, carried day in and...
09-25-20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6,103
Views: 544,418
Posted By SVTNate

Nada for me today. I did 20 on Wed and 20 on...

Nada for me today. I did 20 on Wed and 20 on Thurs.

I can't ride much further than that until my new Lakes arrive, because my Sidis are too narrow, pinching the nerve that runs between...
09-25-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,250
Posted By SVTNate

I agree with my co-counsel here. However, if...

I agree with my co-counsel here.

However, if you must hit pedestrians, be sure to back up, and hit them again, so that they cannot testify against you.

Then call me.

I'm kidding, of course....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,835
Posted By SVTNate

I have a pair of Sidi Mega (wide width) I'm...

I have a pair of Sidi Mega (wide width)

I'm getting rid of them after being properly fitted for shoes, and I have a pair of Lake extra wide 332's on order.

If you have a properly wide foot,...
09-25-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,250
Posted By SVTNate

I am a criminal defense attorney in Orange...

I am a criminal defense attorney in Orange County, CA with over a decade of experience

And my recommendation would be to not seek out an attorney on a bicycle forum
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-20, 12:45 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,417
Posted By SVTNate

I haven't tried bibs yet... everyone tells me...

I haven't tried bibs yet... everyone tells me they are more comfortable than shorts, but I have no issues with my shorts. I started with 2 pair of Sponeed cheap Chinese shorts from Amazon, and got a...
09-24-20, 12:40 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 11,013
Posted By SVTNate

Honestly, I don't know. I found the highest...

Honestly, I don't know. I found the highest rated local guy for epoxy floor coatings on Yelp, and went with him. All I know is that he brought in a little Zamboni-type machine to cut the concrete,...
09-23-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 11,013
Posted By SVTNate

https://i.imgur.com/uZOniQF.jpg Similar to...

https://i.imgur.com/uZOniQF.jpg

Similar to Mojo (albeit smaller), my garage is spotless, drywalled, painted, epoxy floored, baseboards, with nice LED lighting.

The Roubaix lives on a Park Tool...
09-23-20, 01:46 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 27,328
Posted By SVTNate

I must have not been paying close enough...

I must have not been paying close enough attention, but no, I didn't see any.

I'll watch the UCI championship in Italy this weekend, and keep and eye out for pot bellies.

Those guys must be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-20, 06:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,986
Posted By SVTNate

Carbon fiber everything. Adds horsepower to the...

Carbon fiber everything. Adds horsepower to the bike, which is proven science.

I'm working on carbon fiber socks, patent pending. I figure they'll be worth 1.21 gigawatts over the course of an...
09-19-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,457
Posted By SVTNate

I've dropped 80 pounds in 12 months. But...

I've dropped 80 pounds in 12 months.

But I've only been cycling for about half that time, tops.

I'd say since I started cycling again, I've dropped 20 pounds.

I've also done a lot of other...
09-15-20, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6,103
Views: 544,418
Posted By SVTNate

27 Man, I fell in behind this kid (well he...

27

Man, I fell in behind this kid (well he was probably early 20's) on some road bike that wouldn't impress the coffee shop folks, black tee, black jeans, black basketball shoes that were untied a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-20, 08:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,862
Posted By SVTNate

Stack and reach, as has been said. You get...

Stack and reach, as has been said.

You get fitted for a bike, by a pro, who is asking smart questions about how you feel on the bike and your goals.

Then, if you already have a bike, the pro...
09-13-20, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6,103
Views: 544,418
Posted By SVTNate

zero. I washed the bike, and went for a 5-mile...

zero. I washed the bike, and went for a 5-mile run.

I run at least a couple times per month. I should probably double that. It fires different muscles, and the cardio endurance that running...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-20, 09:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,785
Posted By SVTNate

20-25 miles, I'll bring 2 water bottles. If it's...

20-25 miles, I'll bring 2 water bottles. If it's hot, I'll have 0-calories electrolyte powder in them.

Any longer than that, I might use Gatorade Endurance in my bottles (has carbs/calories),...
09-12-20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 11,441
Posted By SVTNate

AQI is 110-ish here. Wind is bringing smoke from...

AQI is 110-ish here. Wind is bringing smoke from fires in Northern California (primarily, plus other fires much closer to us) but I can't really see or smell it beyond a haze in the air. The sun...
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