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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,632
Posted By jema123

Your post doesn't age well

Your post doesn't age well
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 938
Posted By jema123

What is the best thing to do. I'm trying to pack...

What is the best thing to do. I'm trying to pack one of my bikes thru Delta. What about a bike box. They know it's a bike, is it better?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,632
Posted By jema123

I don't like them either. Especially when people...

I don't like them either. Especially when people ride them along the bike paths oblivious to people around them. Every time one passes, I hope the motor dies and they have to pedal or push it home.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 55,330
Posted By jema123

Well if you paid 6k for a bike this is not really...

Well if you paid 6k for a bike this is not really going to seem like much to you, but I can't see a $15-20 water cage not doing the trick. But to each his own.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 55,330
Posted By jema123

$40 on a water bottle? That is one heck of a...

$40 on a water bottle? That is one heck of a water bottle. I've gotten deals for $7 per quality name brand bike bottles.
I've seen outrageous prices on carbon fiber water bottle cages, and I guess...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,119
Posted By jema123

I love these guys, discovered their youtube...

I love these guys, discovered their youtube videos and watched a lot of them. Great stuff. The only biking I can do now is on a citibike when I go back to NYC. I loved River Road rides and going into...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-22, 09:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,119
Posted By jema123

I'm not able to post pictures yet, but looking...

I'm not able to post pictures yet, but looking forward to a short ride after work today and a longer one on the weekend will analyze my date then. My expectations are just not being passed by a beach...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-22, 01:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,119
Posted By jema123

You say your old bike seemed 'faster' than the...

You say your old bike seemed 'faster' than the new bike - Does that mean 'easier' to pedal up to any certain speed? Yes. it felt like I had to high revs in a high gear to get speed happening. My...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-22, 01:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,119
Posted By jema123

This is the key here. I am learning more about...

This is the key here. I am learning more about it. Reading up, and I think a lot makes sense after I read more about it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-22, 01:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,119
Posted By jema123

This is amazing stuff. A bit over my head but the...

This is amazing stuff. A bit over my head but the key word is cadence. I'm doing a lot of revolutions as I ride trying to go faster, which might explain why after my last ride my entire leg cramped...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-22, 01:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,119
Posted By jema123

I've been out about 6 times since I got the bike....

I've been out about 6 times since I got the bike. My butt does hurt when I get off for a short bit but it's not bad. The seat is pretty cool. There is a slit in the middle so...well ya know. But I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-22, 01:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,119
Posted By jema123

Yep, I'm thinking a lot of it has to do with me.

Yep, I'm thinking a lot of it has to do with me.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-22, 04:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,119
Posted By jema123

I’m actually a woman. Spinning was a bad choice...

I’m actually a woman. Spinning was a bad choice of word. I mean I’m doing a lot more pedaling than previously to try and maintain a speed that use to require very little rotations. I’m really not at...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,119
Posted By jema123

https://99spokes.com/compare?bikes=trek-domane-al-...

https://99spokes.com/compare?bikes=trek-domane-al-5-disc-2021%2Ctrek-emonda-alr-5-2021

I don’t know if it’s a max speed but this was where I got that. When I say spinning I don’t mean like spin...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-22, 12:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,119
Posted By jema123

Thanks for the advice I have gotten. I have been...

Thanks for the advice I have gotten. I have been out on several rides getting used to my new bike but my only comment or complaint is why is it so damn slow. I said when looking that speed wasn't an...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-22, 11:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,972
Posted By jema123

You should not have a 52 Domane. I am 5'5" and I...

You should not have a 52 Domane. I am 5'5" and I have a 52 Domane AL5. The seat is up rather high for me. At 5'8" this seems rather small for you. Different brands of bikes have differenet sizing....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,119
Posted By jema123

All, I may have to buy a new seat. This one is...

All, I may have to buy a new seat. This one is hard but has a slit in the middle. Yes, I was going to start 30 minute rides and gradually move up to 1 hour a day. 5 days a week, Two days off for rest.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,119
Posted By jema123

Return rider looking for advice

I originally posted a thread asking for help to buy a new bike. 2 years later I brought my new bike. During the pandemic a friend let me their hybrid since bikes were impossible to buy at that time....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-20, 02:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,630
Posted By jema123

i was looking at the c-rs bikes. Is the sizing...

i was looking at the c-rs bikes. Is the sizing different and they can run bigger that we are used to.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-20, 02:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,382
Posted By jema123

yesterday I actually looked through Craigslist...

yesterday I actually looked through Craigslist and didn’t find anything in my size. I will keep an eye on it but I’m nervous about being able to tell if something is good or bad as I’m no pro....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,382
Posted By jema123

What about the colnago C Rs 105 2020 they seem to...

What about the colnago C Rs 105 2020 they seem to be instock. WIll have to have it assembled in store after purchased :notamused:

I can’t post pictures yet. But it’s 1500
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-20, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,382
Posted By jema123

the bike shop had recommended that. I was told a...

the bike shop had recommended that. I was told a new chain wouldn't work on my other parts due to how they have been worn. The bike is about 20 years old.
The wheels are 20 years old.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-20, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,382
Posted By jema123

I’m back

So I have went to all the shops and told about the bike shortage and how everyone is sold out. This is true online I can’t find what I want either. I don’t necessarily want to wait to August and then...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,382
Posted By jema123

I’m 5’4” and a half. My last bike was a 52. I was...

I’m 5’4” and a half. My last bike was a 52. I was considering a bianchi which I was told 50 was good for me and European bikes run large.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,382
Posted By jema123

My Old bike needs new wheels. Has a rusted chain...

My Old bike needs new wheels. Has a rusted chain to get a new one I would need a new crank and derailer I was told. I check bike exchange daily and there was one in my size and budget and near enough...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,382
Posted By jema123

Help me buy a new bike

Let me start by saying that I used to be into cycling and did some amateur racing in my 20s. It is now two decades later and time for a new bike. For a decade I managed some centuries and...
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