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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-13, 07:57 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,909
Posted By mlwarriner

http://youtu.be/GhZQ5-_ygFI i'm the guy with...

http://youtu.be/GhZQ5-_ygFI

i'm the guy with the bass
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-13, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By mlwarriner

bottom bracket/crankset interchangeability

i've got a 2013 specialized secteur sport disc bike. FSA tempo compact crankset with a standard sealed cartridge, square taper bottom bracket.

i'd like to upgrade to something from SRAM, either...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-27-12, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By mlwarriner

nevermind. my search-fu provided an identical...

nevermind. my search-fu provided an identical thread.

sorry :(
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-27-12, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 574
Posted By mlwarriner

Need help choosing...

So I've pretty much decided i want a 'cross bike. Primary use will be commuting and general all-around riding. Mostly pavement (rough) with some gravel, MUP and light-to-medium off-road riding.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-12-12, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,294
Posted By mlwarriner

as much as anything else, i'm looking to replace...

as much as anything else, i'm looking to replace my computer in general, not just for trainer-time. and while it's not "necessary" to have all of the info while on the trainer, i like to have it...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-11-12, 11:13 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,526
Posted By mlwarriner

life isn't a level playing field. the guys with...

life isn't a level playing field. the guys with the money get the good toys in every aspect of life.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-08-12, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,294
Posted By mlwarriner

i want a wireless computer, regardless, for...

i want a wireless computer, regardless, for normal day to day use. but. i also need one that works off of the rear wheel for winter/indoor use.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-08-12, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,294
Posted By mlwarriner

Wireless computers for the rear wheel???

I did a search, and browsed through the first several pages, and didn't find what I was looking for, so...

With the onset of colder weather, and the fact that I'm pretty much a weenie about riding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-12, 01:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 932
Posted By mlwarriner

ps - i know that getting fitted to my bike isn't...

ps - i know that getting fitted to my bike isn't going to turn me into Lance overnight, but it can't possibly hurt, assuming this cat is as good as i'm told he is.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 932
Posted By mlwarriner

scheduled a bike fit for next week. not the...

scheduled a bike fit for next week. not the super-uber-fancy computerized one, but with a guy that a good friend of mine recommends. said "good friend" is also a fairly hardcore triathlete, so...
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-12, 01:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 932
Posted By mlwarriner

if i'm going to pop for a pro fitting, is any one...

if i'm going to pop for a pro fitting, is any one "system" better or worse than the others? within a few minutes drive from home, i have a shop that does the Specialized BG Fit, a place that does...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-12, 12:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 932
Posted By mlwarriner

i have no doubt that i was undertrained for this...

i have no doubt that i was undertrained for this ride. my longest "regular" distance is around 20 miles. but. i signed up for it, did the fundraising. and then promptly failed to properly train....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-12, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 932
Posted By mlwarriner

i don't know how many miles i've got on my...

i don't know how many miles i've got on my pedals, but i'd guess well under 500. they're the medium quality Performance brand SPD pedals. they're my first clipless pedals, and when i got them i...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-12, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 932
Posted By mlwarriner

truth.

truth.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-12, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 932
Posted By mlwarriner

i've considered a professional bike fit more than...

i've considered a professional bike fit more than once, but i've always been able to talk myself out of it. between the cost, and making small adjustments on my own, i've kept it "close enough"...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-12, 06:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 932
Posted By mlwarriner

PS - at 5'9" and 240 lbs, I count myself among...

PS - at 5'9" and 240 lbs, I count myself among the Clydes, hence the "I guess this is as good of a place as any to discuss it." comment. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-12, 06:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 932
Posted By mlwarriner

Achilles issues?

I guess this is as good of a place as any to discuss it. I've been riding semi-seriously for about a year now. Normal distance is about 20 to 25 miles on any given ride. About a month ago, I did a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-12, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By mlwarriner

the only noise i hear is the creaking, and it...

the only noise i hear is the creaking, and it *seems* to be coming from the left side of the BB. that said, i could be wrong...

no griding or movement that i can detect, either while pedaling or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-12, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By mlwarriner

I dug through the info on Sheldon's page as well,...

I dug through the info on Sheldon's page as well, it seemed to say basically the same stuff as the Park Tool site. Check all of the fasteners and other moving points "down there", lube, inspect,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-12, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 637
Posted By mlwarriner

Noisy BB - help?

My bike is a 2004 Trek 5200. Full Ultegra, double crankset up front.

I have a moderate "creaking" noise that sounds to me like it's coming from the bottom bracket. Seems to only happen on the...
Forum: Charity Events
05-29-12, 07:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 584
Posted By mlwarriner

Group suggestions? Iraq/Afghanistan Vets...

I’m in the “pondering” stage of trying to put together a benefit bicycle ride, and am seeking ideas/suggestions on groups. Specifically, I want the proceeds of the ride to benefit Iraq/Afghanistan...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-12, 05:42 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 133,287
Posted By mlwarriner

pushed it out to 5 miles this morning (i'm...

pushed it out to 5 miles this morning (i'm relatively new to riding anywhere outside of my trainer). nice tailwind for the first 2 miles, evil headwind for the last 2.5.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
04-16-12, 09:29 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 26,182
Posted By mlwarriner

Midtown KCMO here...

Midtown KCMO here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-11, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,243
Posted By mlwarriner

'nother question, seatpost this time.

so the specs i can find on my incoming frame don't list seatpost diameter. but the front derailleur is listed as having a 31.8mm clamp.

i need a seatpost, as i'm sure the one from my cadex won't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-11, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,112
Posted By mlwarriner

problem solved. bike originally came with a...

problem solved. bike originally came with a 11/25 cassette, and i just ordered a 12/26. for me and where i'm at with riding, it should be close enough.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-11, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,112
Posted By mlwarriner

realistically, how much difference is there...

realistically, how much difference is there betwen the 39/53 set of rings and the 34/50? i know...5 teeth and 3 teeth :D

but in a real world application, how much difference am i likely to notice?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-11, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,112
Posted By mlwarriner

Chainring Bolt Patterns?

Hey all. I have a question about bolt patterns on front chainrings.

I just picked up a new (to me) frame that comes with the BB and crankset, as well as the chainrings. It's an '09 Fuji Roubaix...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-11, 06:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,198
Posted By mlwarriner

dancing with my (now 4 year old) daughter at her...

dancing with my (now 4 year old) daughter at her wedding. that's all the motiviation/reward i need. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-11, 07:32 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,500,301
Posted By mlwarriner

36 years old, 5'9", weight varies between 240 and...

36 years old, 5'9", weight varies between 240 and 250 pounds. speeding headlong toward my first heart attack. :(

i've been on and off of bicycles all of my life, but mostly for recreational...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
09-24-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,014
Posted By mlwarriner

there's always the 816 Bike Collective. ...

there's always the 816 Bike Collective. somewhere near 31st and troost.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-09, 06:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,793
Posted By mlwarriner

FFS, it's a skewer. get over it.

FFS, it's a skewer. get over it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-09, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By mlwarriner

MTB Fit Question - OK here?

If I'm in the wrong place, please let me know. Otherwise - I need some guidance on fitting my MTB to me.

Last night, I took my first long ride in a while (ok, so it's only about 8 miles but...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-13-09, 06:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,466
Posted By mlwarriner

^^^ This. :)

^^^
This.

:)
Forum: Mountain - Plains
08-13-09, 05:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,171
Posted By mlwarriner

Acme Bike on 18th St between Oak and Locust...

Acme Bike on 18th St between Oak and Locust (downtown)
Midwest Cyclery on Broadway, near 40th (midtown)
Waldo Bikes on 75th St just west of Wornall (Waldo/Brookside)
Family Bikes on Wornall near...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-08, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By mlwarriner

i wasn't aware that there were different versions...

i wasn't aware that there were different versions of the BB-7's... but i did know i'd have to change out wheels. actually, the wheels are my biggest complaint about my road rig. so i was pondering...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-08, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By mlwarriner

"Building" a CX bike?

I've got a nice road bike, but it isn't very comfortable and seems kinda "flimsy" under my clydesdale butt. Pondering going to a CX setup, but...

Can I just buy a CX frame and fork, and switch...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-08, 08:54 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 11,994
Posted By mlwarriner

or, the slightly more cocky version: "do you...

or, the slightly more cocky version:

"do you really want these people to see you get your ***** beat by a dude in spandex?"
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-06-08, 09:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,528
Posted By mlwarriner

well, the butt-to-seat tolerance is improving, as...

well, the butt-to-seat tolerance is improving, as is my stamina. i did 35 minutes tonight, at 20+ mph on the trainer, with five one-minute sprints at 30+ mph.

not bad for a fat guy...

(at...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-31-08, 01:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,528
Posted By mlwarriner

it's not the weather that scares me...it's the...

it's not the weather that scares me...it's the cagers :(
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-31-08, 12:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,528
Posted By mlwarriner

i'm in midtown, and do most of my riding in the...

i'm in midtown, and do most of my riding in the basement :(

these KC drivers are nuts.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-31-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,528
Posted By mlwarriner

the pain or discomfort seems to be getting less...

the pain or discomfort seems to be getting less with each subsequent ride. so there's that at least.

i'll definitely take the bike into a shop for a fit, perhaps they can advise me on a seat...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-30-08, 10:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,528
Posted By mlwarriner

machka - right now, my indoor bike is my only...

machka - right now, my indoor bike is my only bike, which will become my outdoor bike when the weather is nice :D

and i don't know if it's the seat that's wrong, or if i'm just that out of shape...
Forum: Introductions
01-30-08, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 308
Posted By mlwarriner

folks around here are generally friendly, for the...

folks around here are generally friendly, for the most part.

hi and welcome from another KC resident. whereabouts in the city are ya?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-30-08, 09:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,528
Posted By mlwarriner

as for shorts, right now i've got a pair of...

as for shorts, right now i've got a pair of cannondale bib nickers that seem to work fairly well.

pedals - i think i'll stick with my clips for now. maybe later i'll upgrade to clipless. but the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-30-08, 09:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,528
Posted By mlwarriner

hey deanp - are you still in the KC area? i'm...

hey deanp - are you still in the KC area? i'm just over in midtown/westport. strange, small world this whole internet thing :D:D
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-30-08, 09:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,528
Posted By mlwarriner

and see, part of my problem now is that i just...

and see, part of my problem now is that i just can't make myself stay on the bike more than about 30 minutes. i don't know if it's a bad seat-to-butt fit, or if i'm just that un-used to sitting on...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-30-08, 11:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,528
Posted By mlwarriner

you and me both man. heck, the only time i watch...

you and me both man. heck, the only time i watch any TV any more is on the trainer. too busy with wife and kids to watch more than that.

i don't have a HRM, but right now, i'm riding 25 or more...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-30-08, 07:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,528
Posted By mlwarriner

Realistic goal?

OK, let me start out with some background.

I'm 32 years old, about 5'9 and weigh about 240 pounds. Not in the best of shape, to be sure. My lifestyle up until recently has been pretty sedentary...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-08, 06:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,778
Posted By mlwarriner

i do what i can with what i've got for tools. ...

i do what i can with what i've got for tools. beyond that, it's off to the LBS. i'm pretty fortunate to have 2 excellent shops within a few minutes ride/drive from me, so there's that.

i should...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-07-08, 07:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,425
Posted By mlwarriner

and so far, it's getting better. i'm definitely...

and so far, it's getting better. i'm definitely going to need to spend more time on the bike though, as i plan to ride in the next MS150 here around KC...
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