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Where to ride in Ottawa? In category General Written by cprinos I've got a couple of days time off, and I'm taking my road bike to Ottawa Ontario for a few under 100km rides. Where's the best places to go? I heard the Gatineau Hills on the Hull side of the river are a great place to go, but that word "hills" worries me a little. I'm not the world's best climber... Is there some kind of bike path that runs along the Ottawa river? Thanks for any help.
re:Leaving a legacy In category General Written by Powered by Sweat When the kids have finished physically growing I was wondering about equipping them with a good quality bike (where quality = longevity) as part of the kit they might keep around somewhere and come back to at some stage. What provoked the thought was restoring my wife's old road bike with a respray to her favourite colour, modern groupset and tyres - after a long way down life's path not riding,
re:Optimum crank length In category Racing Written by vladzmina Yesterday i was talking to a high ranking UCI rider who told me he had just been tested by one of the cycling testing gurus. He indicated this testing guru suggested his crank length was too long and through out this interesting fact to him: he said that their testing suggested that the optimum crank length for sustained power generation is 162.5 although he realized that this may not be optimum
re:local race fees : road versus mountain bike racing In category Racing Written by dansforest I've only seen the budgets for criteriums and circuit races but could someone explain to me why mountain bike racing fees have ballooned and road bike racing entry fees have been more stable over the last five or so years? Was just previewing some of the California races for next season and the average road bike race entry fee is about 50 percent less than the average mountain bike race entry fee
re:newbie frame recommendations In category Racing Written by tcsaklos Hi everyone, I'm a mountain biker(for14 years) looking to purchase a good quality road bike. I currently use a steel framed singlespeed road bike for tarmac commuting and have definately caught the drop bar bug. I'm looking to build up a geared bike from scratch but I'm finding the market very confusing, especially frames. From my mountain biking experience I know that I'm not keen on the ride
re:Eddy Mercks MX Leader vs Corsa frameset? In category Racing Written by dr_jayjay I was wondering if anyone out there has ridden both of these frames from Merckx ? I have a Corsa frame I bought in 86 and have ridden it all over the state of Colorado and am getting concerned about having toooooo many miles on it and have decided I would like a newer MX Leader but am sorta concerned about how it will handle compared to my older more upright 86 Merckx with a 74degree seatpost ang
re:Selling my tri-bike In category Racing Written by tcsaklos Any tri-geeks out there in need of a bike upgrade? Quintana Roo - Tequilo Fully loaded. Extremely low miles. Like new condition. Tuned-up and ready to ride. Yellow, red and violet detailing. Will fit a 5' 9" to 6' 1" rider. Only asking $1500 - OBO (paid $2300 new). Can no longer ride due to an injury and don't want to see it collecting dust. Contact me if you're interested.
re:Giant In category Racing Written by rickZ I fear that after this year's edition of the tdf, we'll all be skipping down to our local LBS, to purchase a Giant Road bike. Any recommendations? Are they any good?
FS 56cm road bike In category Racing Written by Jodaco Road Bike For Sale Airborne Thunderbolt 56cm (will fit person 5'9-6') Aluminum Frame Complete bike weight 18.26lbs Reynolds Ouzo Comp Carbon Fiber Fork Shimano Ultegra Shifters (9spd) Shimano Ultegra Brake Calipers Shimano Ultegra Cranks 172.5MM 39-53T Shimano Ultegra Cassette (9spd)12-23T Shimano Ultegra Front and Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra Bottom Bracket Shimano Ultegra Chain Cane Creek Aer
re:Newbie overtraining? In category Racing Written by Spidex I've been cycling in Central Park here in New York for about 18 months now wondering if I am overtraining. My stats: Age 53 Ht 5' 11" Weight 180 lbs Total Weeks 18 26 Miles/Wk Average Total Time about 32 Hours Average distance 19.5 Miles Average Speed 17.7 Off season weather was brutal in January so I missed a few weeks. Now that Spring is here I want to increase my training as well as loose
re:Builing a TT bike advice sought In category Racing Written by mybenito I seek advice regarding building a dedicated TT bike. I hope some of you experts are willing to help a Vermont TT newbie! First a bit about me, so you have context for my questions. I'm 49 yrs old, 6'4", 200 lbs. I've never raced. Over the past 3 summers I've become increasingly absorbed in cycling. Gradually longer and harder rides -- centuries, double gap rides, etc. This summer I tried time t
Crashing In category Racing Written by Sukebe I was cornering, and decided I could pedal through the turn. Unfortunately, the inside pedal hit the ground, and I was sent crashing into the ground. Luckily, I fell on my butt, and tore up my hand (I have gloves, but decided to take them off since I was so close from home and thought that nothing would happen). Besides the wheels, what should I check for? Should I bring the bike into the deale
re:"That's as much $$ as a car!" In category Racing Written by Hiro Talking with a guy at work today. We were watching the TDF and I mentioned that I was thinking of getting a new racing bike since mine was getting older. He asked how much it would cost and I calmly said; "OH, about $7,000." He said: "That's as much as a car!" To which I replied; Hey, the kind I buy that's seven cars!"
re:crank arm length for TT bike In category Racing Written by GannasGerl I am setting up a TT bike and would like to know if I should change to a longer crank arm. I currently use a 172.5 on my road bike.
re:LA seen motorpacing in Austin In category Racing Written by JuankiMan Pace Bend Park Rd., this a.m.
re:What component should I splurge on? In category Racing Written by chucklynel I'm thinking of building a road bike from the ground up, and I want to do it on a budget. If you were to splurge on one or two components what would they be? Dereailur? Wheelset? Fork? Brakes? Also what components can I get away with going cheap on?
re:Newbie question: Rollers In category Racing Written by bebe23 How well does roller skill translate into riding skill, and does it matter? Do pros use rollers?
re:Campa Biopace - new and improved In category Racing Written by bebe23 Did anyone see Julich's oval chainring? Holy crap, that wasn't just Biopace, that was a cigar! Can't imagine how that might feel right. (In 1990 I had Biopace on my first road bike. When I bought a new chainring, it was round. Never looked back).
re:Send thanks to OLN for TDF coverage in US In category Racing Written by Husker In case you haven't yet, go to http://www.olntv.com/feedback.asp and let OLN know that we appreciate them putting the TDF on TV as well as all their other excellent cycling coverage. OLN can then show that feedback to their sponsors and keep the great stuff rolling.
re:bulging disc: In category Racing Written by sTREYnge240 training on the road as well as racing since early spring. My form has been very good and have been winning/placing in the top 3 in most races. Slowly but surely my back bagan giving my problems. I now can't ride/race as I have been diagnosed with a "bulging disc in my lower back. The bike I've been using is new to me (since June 2003). Could my positioning on the bike have caused my back problem
Best looking road bike In category Racing Written by *lostindark* What is the best looking road bike with the best design, colors, shape, etc?
re:The Carmichael Spin In category Racing Written by rollin So is it the new bike or the aging body that caused the power/performance problem at 25-30 km? July is going to be very interesting.
re:Road Bike Saddle Recommedations ?? In category Racing Written by Neko_Chan I have a Bianchi Road Bike with a Gel Velo saddle, I have had it for several years and thought I would upgrade it to something more contemporary and higher quality. The problem I have is there are so many saddles and opinions, I have absolutely no idea which one to buy !! I weigh 180 lbs and 6 ft tall. I ride 80 kms on Sundays both flats and medium sized hills. Any suggestions of where I shoul
re:Lance Armstrong on Tonight Show In category Racing Written by saintcarvin http://www.lancearmstrong.com/lance/online2.nsf/html/oct03
re:Safe descending? Utah state road 143 In category Racing Written by Tazeko From Brian Head ski resort to Parowan. The sign at the top says "13% next ten miles." The starting elevation is about 10000 feet. The road is pretty uniformly sloped, and feels ugly steep in a car. I don't know if it would be fun either going up or down on a bike. With the steepness, twistiness and thin air at the top it feels like a 60+ mph descent where one struggles to avoid becoming roadk
re:new to road bikes In category Racing Written by Tazeko I'm a rower who's moving to road cycling for cross training and to try some triathlons, but I know nothing about bikes. Ihave about £500 to spend on a basic entry level road bike. Having read around and tried a few of my friends bikes (mostly treks and giant) I went to the shop this morning, having pretty much decided that the entry level trek would be the best, to be told that I would be better
re:Kids Road Bikes In category Racing Written by quin Any thoughts on where I can get a kids road bike? I know they're out there (Merckx and Pinarello both make 'em) and there are USCF categories for younger riders, but I can't seem to find anyone that carries them. My 8 year old son is totally into road racing (knows the names of more pros than I do) and needs a road bike.
re:AWESOME, Tour of California ! In category Racing Written by mrswigon This is going to be cool http://www.racelistings.com/rzone/racereports/report.asp?recid=439 A Tour of California. Hopefully Theshold will have a press conference at their wicked new Vail race to supply more details.
re:Track Disc Wheel Question In category Racing Written by FLOUNDAH I have a question about track Disk Wheels...or any track wheels really..can one use a quick release on the track or must in be bolt and nut type of axel ? are they hard to change ?
Nashbar frame...any good? In category Racing Written by slartibartfasz I'm currently strickly a mountain bike rider, but am interested in building a road bike. I don't have a lot of money to spend, and the money that I do have I'd like to spend on components and not spend much of it on a frame. Basically I want to know if the Nashbar frame is any good. For $129 it's a great price, but I don't want to throw my money away. Any insight would be great.
re:Team Telelkom switching over to Giant & Shimano this sea In category Racing Written by gkavin Team Telelkom switching over to Giant & Shimano this season Cycle sport magazine reported that T-Mobile (AKA Team Telekom) is switching over to Giant bikes and Shimano parts. I was a little disturbed to hear this given my dislike for Shimano.
re:Klein vs. Trek In category Racing Written by Scapegoat My wife just joined a racing team and we're considering either the 2004 Trek 5200 or 2004 Klein Q-Pro XV. They are both similarly priced, and both will be available end of October. Both use Shimano Ultegra components, and both use Bontrager Race Lite wheels. Which bike would you choose? Thanks in advance, PS: Some specs below: sizes 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm color Silve
re:Best Bike Trainer?? In category Racing Written by Tazeko I am looking for my first indoor bike trainer for my road bike. Anyone care to give me a suggestion? I am a triathlete and the bike is my weakest part so I want to train hard this winter and spring and get my average speed up a notch or two. So far I have seen the Trek Cyclops Fluid and that looks pretty good and is in the right price range of under $300.
re:So what are you people riding? In category Racing Written by lauren_pitts So what are people riding and what is your dream bike?
re:When is it too bad to ride? In category Racing Written by KyJellyBaby You get up in the morning and look outside... what kind of weather does it have to be for you to decide not to ride?
re:Bike too heavy for MF RR? In category Racing Written by percyhill This might sound like a dumbass-masters-fattie-Fred question, but I bought my entry-level Giant road bike in 2000 and it weighs 12kg (26.4 lb) with the pump, small seatpack (containing tube, multi-tool, levers, and patches), speedo/HRM, and two bottle cages. These days you can buy road bikes for not much more money than I paid (admittedly not much) that weigh less than 3/4 of that (i.e. < 9kg
re:why increasing strength doesn't (automatically) increase pow In category Racing Written by smgil Since this comes up over and over and over again on multiple forums, I thought I'd try to clear up some of the confusion: http://home.earthlink.net/~acoggan/misc/id4.html
re:90`s cannondale road bike F/S In category Racing Written by DonaldR Hello all, I have a large cannondale road bike for sale, I think its 63cm frame with a 33 1/2 " or 34 " stand over height. I can send pics, has a shimano front derailleur,cenneli stem and bar, quick release wheels with new rubber,surgino crank with 52 ,40 something teeth.diacomp brakes. no cracks or dents,some paint scrapes. Bike is located in Golden B.C.
re:The Bikesmith, Seattle, shutting down In category Racing Written by mrswigon I was talking to Val Kleitz at the Bikesmith in Seattle today and he told me that he will have to go out of business in a couple of weeks. That's a real loss because he runs a very capable and responsive LBS. Everyone in the area that can should try to get over there and give him some business as soon as you can. It may not be too late to save the business. http://www.thebikesmith.com PS. I am n
re:Training for spin - diet changes? In category Racing Written by miraj I'm currently transitioning from a MTB setup to a road bike setup (Bianchi). I'm a commuter who rides for fitness and transportation. I've been told that I need to shoot for a pedal "spin" rate of 90-95 rpm. I started at a comfort pace of 75 but with a little effort am now at ease around 80-85 rpm and can shoot 95 rpm for 1-2 minute bursts. My "git da hell outta here" max pace is 137.5 rpm. I'm
re:Plan for a newbie In category Racing Written by Didgman I plan on attending spinning classes to start with. I was thinking I would do this for a month just to get used to using those muscles and work on a smooth motion. Then I will move to my roller trainer and do some exercises with one leg back and forth to work on my pedaling. I plan on riding on my trainer mostly once I get used to using the muscles. I live in Pittsburgh (the worst place for ri
re:Gitane bike In category Racing Written by Baby_J does anyone know anything about a Gitane Champion Road bike. Made in mid 80's (1985), light blue Vitus Frame. all components are made in france or belgium. 12 speed. I am trying to restore it. is it worth the effort? thanks -C
re:How to Train for 27mi/43km ITT? In category Racing Written by ErK Version ^_^ A combined training/equipment question please... I have a 27 mile (43km) ITT coming up in four weeks (the course is a gently undulating out-and-back with one steepish (~8%?) climb that goes for a few hundred yards/metres). Usually I only race crits of <= 13 miles (20 km). I have a reasonable base level of fitness from 2 or 3 weekly training rides of 22-56 mi (35-90km) in addition to my racing.
re:First Road Bike - Suggestions? In category Racing Written by BOBSHACK I am a Mountain Biker looking to replace my slick MTB tires with a road bike. I want somthing quality that won't break the bank (mid-performance). I would rather pay for a quality frame and upgrade the componants later, if neccesary. I'm in the "about a grand" price range. I don't even know the major players in road bike brands. Suggestions? Thanks!
re:Lower back exercises for out of the saddle road climbing In category Racing Written by saintcarvin In doing some long out of the saddle climbing, say 40 mins up 2000' over 5 miles, lower back fatigue is my limiting factor. It's not pain per se, but straight on fatigue, which then goes to the point of pain of course. My aerobics and legs are getting shortchanged by my back. Sure sitting helps alleviate the fatigue, but in climbing the steeper, longer, steadier hills I'm doing lately, I have t
re:Is all KMC 7.1 mm Z chain the same durability? In category Tech issues Written by barracci I have been shopping for a new freewheel and chain for my 27* roadbike, Some of the internet sites are not really clear about which chain they are selling. "Z" chain comes in several lengths and styles, do they all have the same pin and roller hardness?
REQ :Leather care In category Tech issues Written by buck_stag I have a Brooks leather saddle that dates back to the 1970s that I want to restore. The leather is a little dry but in pretty good condition still. How is the best way to make it more supple and prevent it from drying out anymore. I loved this saddle (the wider woman's saddle) when it was on my Fuji Royal road bike and want to install it on my Giant CrossComfort bike. Oh.... it is a black color -
Shimano RSX Shifter Sometimes Doesn't In category Tech issues Written by jcharum I have RSX shifters on my el cheapo Giant Peloton 7000 road bike, and they've worked fine since purchase (about 3 years now, in which the bike's done anything from 0 to 180km per week). Lately however, I've found that the chain doesn't always shift down from the big ring (52) to the middle ring (42) when I press the shift lever (it's a triple chainring, a non-standard item for this bike that was f 5 Products tagged with "road bike"Why struggle with obstructed walkways, damage to vehicles and wasted space when this bike rack does ... Text on keychain: Bikes / Cars: Same Roads, Same Laws* Durable acrylic key chain is crystal-clear a... Text on mug: Bikes / Cars: Same Roads, Same Laws* Custom coffee mugs are dishwasher-safe and microw... Our efficient, space-saving two-bike stand has a heavy metal tube base with steel uprights that hold... |
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