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Originally Posted by kimchi_fuel At the same time, I was wondering if greasing the chain the night before will help at all? No. However, in the cold weather it is important to remember to grease Wheezer.

Originally Posted by toddious I guess I don't understand. Are you saying that a light should not go on carbon bars, for the way it would look? It's not like I'm gonna leave the light on the bars during the day rides, but it is mandatory to have a light on while on my night rides.... I don't see any other option? Do what you need to do. It's your bike. Riding safely is important. I was intrigued by your use of the word...

Any wheel is deep enough for TT's and tris. The question is how much advantage or disadvantage you are getting from it.

Originally Posted by roadiejorge Man, I really wanted to go but couldn't make it. My wife's friend rides with the Major Taylor guys so I saw they were riding up to meet him then up to Nyack, I was amped to go... Wait until Nelson get's Lance to show up at Strictly. There's going to be a line all the way across the GWB. (I don't think Strictly sells Trek though)

X cleats will normally be well worn at that mileage. Walking on them has nothing to do with wear in the areas that hold the shoe to the cleat. Keeping the cleats clean and dry-lubed will improve life. One tip that will increase the life in the future is to take the cleats apart and flip the spring wires over when they are about half worn. Also look at the adapter plate and check it for wear. If the cleats are digging a rut along one side, it...

Originally Posted by chevy42083 Sometimes, I kinda wonder what type of dream land other people ride in. Never had a problem, and I ride everything between downtown and Brookshire. I mean, yeah, occasional honks, but whatever. Sounds like OP has a native to show him around, so shouldn't be an issue. Enjoy this weather... it's been awesome lately. You ride the downtown area? Of course there are good rides down there, and I'm sure...

Send it back and eat the shipping, or clean it up and ride it.

Originally Posted by C_Heath Meaning it seems Im always up in the 170's and 180's or up around at least 80% of my MHR. If you do the ol 220-age I get 184 but I regularly see low to mid 190's. Seems like anytime, Im riding, Im above 80% is what I really meant UMD. Really, the question is, is this a fit issue or is does it depend on the person? Hell, Im fit, maybe a little heavy for cycling but just would like the old ticker not...

Originally Posted by eippo1 I had a broken left shifter with my 2010 Force build. Did warranty through my LBS and had my new shifter within 5 days. Edit: Just saw that you got it through GVH and well sorry, but that's the risk you take getting stuff off the internet. price > convenience and customer service GVH is a real brinck and mortar shop. It is an LBS. Just not the one next to the OP.

Understand that at many gyms they have indoor cycling rooms where you can take spin classes which can be a lot more fun than your 100000th view of Spinerval DVD 17. You can also use the bikes when there isn't a class - and can do your own workouts that way. You can get a setup pretty close to your real bike - do not confuse spin bikes with stationary bikes - they are not the same! Then you can work your core or legs or whatever IN...