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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 9,583
Posted By 1sp33d

6 pages! lol Is it bad luck to be...

6 pages! lol


Is it bad luck to be superstitious?
Forum: Texas
04-20-23, 06:05 AM
Replies: 726
Views: 89,589
Posted By 1sp33d

Bump! Anyone signed up for this year?

Bump! Anyone signed up for this year?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,837
Posted By 1sp33d

Oh, Clark

Oh, Clark
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-23, 05:47 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,837
Posted By 1sp33d

It appears that it's all about perspective what...

It appears that it's all about perspective what hardcore is.

Most of my friends think riding 30 miles is hardcore.
Forum: Texas
02-26-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By 1sp33d

I'm more of a donate money type of guy. And I...

I'm more of a donate money type of guy. And I would like to donate to this cause, but not the way it is right now. For me, it all starts with the website. With all the money they have received I...
Forum: Texas
02-24-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By 1sp33d

The trail itself is mostly fine. Some areas get...

The trail itself is mostly fine. Some areas get up to 10" standing water for days after a rain.

I would like to see where the $25 million dollars of funding went to because the website can't cost...
Forum: Texas
02-22-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 900
Posted By 1sp33d

Northeast Texas Trail

Lot's of potential on this one, but $25M in funding and their website is absolute crap. SMH.

https://netexastrail.org/
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-15-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,874
Posted By 1sp33d

Just got a Surly Ghost Grappler, switched the...

Just got a Surly Ghost Grappler, switched the tires to Super Moto X, strapped on a few bags and went on an overnight trip 50 miles out and back. This thing is a lot of fun and easy to strap stuff...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-15-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,645
Posted By 1sp33d

Nice pics! How does the it compare to your Jamis...

Nice pics! How does the it compare to your Jamis Renegade?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-01-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,162
Posted By 1sp33d

Good work! That's a lot of effort to drop that...

Good work! That's a lot of effort to drop that much weight. Check out Dr. Berg on YouTube on intermittent fasting to help with the loose skin. It works!

I'm down around 50 pounds since June...
Forum: Touring
01-27-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,914
Posted By 1sp33d

Bump! Y'all ever find out a better route from...

Bump! Y'all ever find out a better route from Dallas to Farmersville?

My iphone map has a route with about 1.6 miles on Hwy 78.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-22, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6,243
Views: 566,221
Posted By 1sp33d

38 miles today

38 miles today
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-22, 06:19 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,722
Posted By 1sp33d

Just ordered a new Ritte Phantom with Chorus. ...

Just ordered a new Ritte Phantom with Chorus. Will post pics at some point once I get it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-01-22, 06:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,876
Posted By 1sp33d

I'm in the same boat. Everything has changed in...

I'm in the same boat. Everything has changed in the last 10 years. After getting a flat, the guy at bike shop was being kinda jerky to me about pumping up my tires to max, like what used to be the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-01-22, 05:50 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,141
Posted By 1sp33d

Goal is 600 miles again but real goal is to be...

Goal is 600 miles again but real goal is to be closer to 210 pounds than 220. Currently 221 today and trending down .2-.5 pounds a day.

I'll be super upset if I can't get closer to 210 after 600...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,338
Posted By 1sp33d

Got to 618 miles in August (25 rides). Best...

Got to 618 miles in August (25 rides). Best weight was a few days ago at 219. I've plateaued again and today at 221.

Vo2 max improved today up to 50 from 43 at first. Max power hasn't improved. ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-31-22, 07:18 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,595
Posted By 1sp33d

Watching the highlights on GCN and whoever the...

Watching the highlights on GCN and whoever the guy is doing the announcing needs to be fired asap. It sounds like he's sleeping and I have trouble listening to a full sentence of his.

Every single...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-22, 08:31 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 43,469
Posted By 1sp33d

Thanks! What is chain suck? From cross...

Thanks! What is chain suck? From cross chaining? I've been trying to make sure I don't cross chain. This bike has a triple crank from the original tiagra.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-22, 06:29 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 43,469
Posted By 1sp33d

That makes sense. Any idea how the derailleur...

That makes sense. Any idea how the derailleur would get into the wheel in the first place?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-22, 05:45 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 43,469
Posted By 1sp33d

Broke the rear derailleur somehow the other day...

Broke the rear derailleur somehow the other day on my old Jamis steel 105. The 105 set is an upgrade I had installed about 5 years ago. It just snapped in half on the part closest to the wheel. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,626
Posted By 1sp33d

Got a new helmet and a bike stand from pros...

Got a new helmet and a bike stand from pros closet.

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-22, 05:34 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,338
Posted By 1sp33d

Up to 30 mi a day now. Goal is 500 this month. ...

Up to 30 mi a day now. Goal is 500 this month.

At 336 miles today before ride.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-22, 05:47 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,338
Posted By 1sp33d

Pretty cool article on getting back to cycling I...

Pretty cool article on getting back to cycling I think some here will enjoy:
https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/bike-hater-becomes-bike-guy-17352355.php?utm_source=pocket-newtab
Forum: Texas
08-06-22, 03:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,976
Posted By 1sp33d

With all the corporate sponsorships out there, I...

With all the corporate sponsorships out there, I wonder why City of Dallas or others can't get some money from Trek or Zwift (or whoever) to get a named portion or segment of a trail. Seems like a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,338
Posted By 1sp33d

You're ahead of schedule! Take a day off if you...

You're ahead of schedule! Take a day off if you need. Maybe try keeping your heart rate down to make it easier. You'll go slower but at least you'll get the miles.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-22, 04:20 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,338
Posted By 1sp33d

Nice! How do you like the tubeless carbon wheels?

Nice! How do you like the tubeless carbon wheels?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,338
Posted By 1sp33d

Looks fast! What is it?

Looks fast! What is it?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-22, 02:14 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,626
Posted By 1sp33d

Sounds like a keeper! Hope you didn't sign a...

Sounds like a keeper! Hope you didn't sign a prenup! :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,338
Posted By 1sp33d

Up to 62 miles so far in August. Goal is 500...

Up to 62 miles so far in August. Goal is 500 miles.

I'm back riding after several years hiatus. 6 weeks of riding in so far. 660 miles. Dropped 12 pounds so far in about 3 weeks of weighing...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-22, 09:58 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,047
Posted By 1sp33d

Pretty bummed that it's over. The last 3 weeks...

Pretty bummed that it's over. The last 3 weeks have been awesome. Really hope there is no doping to stain the event. Regardless it was fun to watch every single stage.

Ready for the next event...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-22, 06:59 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,626
Posted By 1sp33d

I seem to have an addiction right now buying...

I seem to have an addiction right now buying bikes and bike stuff. It's the only thing I want to spend my money on. Better than spending it on crack though!

Just bought this Park Tool Mechanic...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,626
Posted By 1sp33d

Just got some Garmin power meter pedals (rk100)...

Just got some Garmin power meter pedals (rk100) to go with the Garmin 830. Pumped up for my ride on Friday to test them out!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-17-22, 06:37 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,047
Posted By 1sp33d

Maybe the heat will be Kryptonite for Pogi or...

Maybe the heat will be Kryptonite for Pogi or Vinn?

Interesting to see how the hills really spread out the riders even more than the mountains. Maybe it was just fatigue?

Oh and the segment...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-16-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,638
Posted By 1sp33d

Do you know what you did wrong? I still don't...

Do you know what you did wrong? I still don't really know. My only guess is that I started the garmin about 400 yards or so past the start point I entered.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-16-22, 12:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,638
Posted By 1sp33d

Epic fail on my part. I spent 20 minutes or so...

Epic fail on my part. I spent 20 minutes or so entering in the map yesterday only to have it not work at the beginning of the ride. Took a few wrong turns, the garmin kept telling me to make a u-turn...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-16-22, 03:41 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,638
Posted By 1sp33d

Thanks! I'll try it.

Thanks! I'll try it.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-15-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,638
Posted By 1sp33d

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-15-22, 07:36 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,638
Posted By 1sp33d

Question for all of you that use Strava and...

Question for all of you that use Strava and Garmin:

I just got both paired with each other on my phone. When you start a ride, do you start tracking the ride on Strava (from your phone) or on...
Forum: Texas
07-15-22, 02:45 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,976
Posted By 1sp33d

Thanks! I'll try to bring it up on Strava or put...

Thanks! I'll try to bring it up on Strava or put it together on the map.
Forum: Texas
07-15-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,976
Posted By 1sp33d

+1 on that info. What route do you take to...

+1 on that info.

What route do you take to get to FTW from SMU?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-14-22, 11:14 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,047
Posted By 1sp33d

I haven't watched the tour in years but tuned...

I haven't watched the tour in years but tuned into this one on stage 3 and have been blown away. What a race!

Yesterday was another crazy day to see Tadej P finally look human. Jonas V is a guy...
Forum: Texas
07-14-22, 06:40 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,976
Posted By 1sp33d

Thanks for posting all this info. I just moved...

Thanks for posting all this info. I just moved to Dallas and trying to learn my way around on the bike paths.
Forum: Texas Regional Rides and Events
07-14-22, 06:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,041
Posted By 1sp33d

Tour de Paris - Paris, Texas

https://www.tourdeparis.org/copy-of-the-rally

Anyone here going to this event? I signed up for the 35 mile ride.

Wondering if anyone here knows the route and how the roads are?

---update---...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,522
Posted By 1sp33d

Update on numbness. Mojo31 and Bah Humbug were...

Update on numbness. Mojo31 and Bah Humbug were right, it was all my riding position/weight distribution.

Today the goal was to get over 20+ miles and 2 hours saddle time on a low intensity ride,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-22, 06:41 AM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 355,582
Posted By 1sp33d

The bike shop guys really pushed this one for...

The bike shop guys really pushed this one for beginners into road biking. It's been a great first road bike for me. So much so, that I plan to keep it until I break it. Changing out components is...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-13-22, 06:08 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,047
Posted By 1sp33d

Don't know him. Must before my time. I'll allow...

Don't know him. Must before my time. I'll allow it ;)


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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-12-22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,047
Posted By 1sp33d

Anyone on here know Bob Roll 1st or 2nd degree? ...

Anyone on here know Bob Roll 1st or 2nd degree?

We need to get him on Strava. Every stage when they discuss the climbs, BR says "I rode that climb earlier this morning and it was tough." He's one...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-22, 06:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,522
Posted By 1sp33d

Ahh, okay I see. Hopefully the fitting will...

Ahh, okay I see.

Hopefully the fitting will help some. Weight loss I'll be patient with. Will give an update after a few more weeks of riding.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-22, 06:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,522
Posted By 1sp33d

Thanks! And thanks for the help. Tires are 30c....

Thanks! And thanks for the help. Tires are 30c. I believe the mechanic set them at 65/70 pressure. Max is 100. I pumped them up to 100 for the first ride and popped the front tire. Bike mechanic...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-22, 05:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,522
Posted By 1sp33d

Just got pic privileges. Here she is in all her...

Just got pic privileges. Here she is in all her beauty. Love the feel of the bike. Only thing is my left hand keeps going numb, 3-4x over a 55 min ride today. After reading others, I'm guessing...
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