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Old 06-13-2007, 10:49 PM
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On my ride at lunch hour today, I ran over a snake that was crawling across the bike path.

I hope it's OK. (I didn't stop to see.)
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Old 06-13-2007, 11:17 PM
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Are you sure it wasn't slithering?
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Old 06-13-2007, 11:21 PM
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Not after I ran it over. (Actually, I think it slithered on.)
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Old 06-18-2007, 12:27 AM
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17 miles yesterday, 25 miles today. I really felt it this time. In fact my butt is still feeling it. :wedgie:
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Old 06-19-2007, 02:18 PM
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Excellent! (That you rode 40+ miles yesterday and today, not that your ass hurts.)
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Old 06-19-2007, 02:58 PM
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Thanks. I have a bit of a problem, though. According to my Googling, I'm experiencing "ulnar nerve neuropathy" or "Guyon Canal Syndrome". Which is to say, after the 25 mile jaunt the ring finger and pinky on my left hand (as well as the area of my hand between my wrist and those fingers) felt numb and tingly, as if "asleep", and now two days later they still feel that way. This has happened before but has usually gone away in a couple hours.

The Internet suggests that I try holding the handlebars differently, wearing more padding on the hands and/or taking more frequent breaks. I suppose I'll be holding the handlebars differently by default when I get a road bike (probably this weekend) and I can look for cycling gloves with more padding.

Any other ideas, suggestions?
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Old 06-19-2007, 03:05 PM
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Just those suggestions, for the most part. It's the great thing about road bars: all those riding positions (at least five) give you a chance to mix things up a bit on longer rides.

I would also suggest that you swap out the stock stem for an adjustable stem, if the bike doesn't already have one. It should only cost about another $20 or so, less if they'll credit you the stock stem.

I've found it's made riding much easier on my wrists and back to be able to frig with the height of the bars. Excellent investment.
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Old 06-19-2007, 03:28 PM
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When I changed from riding my mountain bike on long rides, to riding my road bike, I stopped having my pinkies and ring fingers go to sleep. Same for my feet, so I guess changing the seat helped there, too.
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Old 06-19-2007, 05:06 PM
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Thanks for the tip, Clutch. Also, I'm glad to hear that buying a road bike is likely to help. I needed a little more incentive to spend the dough. :D
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Old 06-22-2007, 04:14 AM
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Today was the big day!

My new baby:




Specialized Sequoia 2007Frame Specialized A1 Premium aluminum
Fork Specialized FACT carbon w/Zertz inserts
Rims/Wheels Alex R500
Hubs Specialized forged-aluminum
Spokes 14-gauge stainless-steel
Tires Specialized All Condition, 700 x 23c
Crankset Sugino Comp
Chainwheel 50/42/30
Front Derailleur Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra
Rear Cogs Shimano HG-50, 8-speed: 12-25
Shifters Shimano Sora STI
Handlebars Specialized Expert, 31.8mm
Tape/Grips Specialized Body Geometry Bar Phat, cork ribbon
Stem Specialized Comp-Set aluminum
Brake Levers Shimano Sora and bar-top
Brakes Dual-pivot
Pedals Composite w/clips and straps
Saddle Specialized Comp Road
Seat Post Aluminum micro-adjust


As well as these pedals and these shoes.

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Old 06-22-2007, 01:30 PM
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:yay!: :woohoo: :w00t:

Awesome, black and silver. That's purty! Let the speed begin!

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Tires Specialized All Condition, 700 x 23c
Wow, you did go with skinny tires. Fast! (But too narrow for me. So I won't be borrowing your bike.) I like the triple chainring, too. Lots of road purists insist on a double, but it's nice having a wider range and more closely spaced gears, especially on a longer ride.

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As well as these pedals and these shoes.
Very nice option. The resin platforms will be handy if you end up doing some riding without your riding shoes; and if you end up not doing any, you could just cut them off and no harm done.

Congratulations on the baby, vm. Let's go for a ride! You ride north, I'll head south, and we can meet up at the MO-IL border.
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The tires did seem a bit skinny for my taste, but I assumed that was just par for the course on a road bike. And yah, I specifically bought those pedals in case I ever want to just jump on the bike without getting geared up.

The ride sounds great, but I think I'll need a head-start. I'll call you when I make it to Oklahoma.
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Old 06-22-2007, 07:16 PM
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Sweet!
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Nice bike vm! :envy:

If you don't already have one, make it known that you'd like a Floor pump for your birthday or other present.

Makes inflating skinny tyres to the required very high pressure a much more pleasant task. :yup:
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Old 06-23-2007, 04:36 PM
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How about a low carbon footprint bamboo bicycle?

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Old 06-23-2007, 05:00 PM
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Nice bike vm! :envy:
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Makes inflating skinny tyres to the required very high pressure a much more pleasant task. :yup:
Yup, got one of those when I bought the bike.

What I didn't get, and could've used today, was a spare tube and portable pump. I took the baby out for the first ride today and got a flat tire about 3 miles from the house. :doh: Squian rode back home to get the car, and I took her back to the shop where I got the flat fixed (for free, this time).

Now I have a spare tube, a co2 inflater and a fancy shirt with pockets on the back - for just such an emergency.
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Old 06-23-2007, 05:31 PM
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Spare tube? Why not a patch kit?

In fact, why not Slime your tire tubes?
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Old 06-23-2007, 05:50 PM
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...and a fancy shirt with pockets on the back - for just such an emergency.
I give you... seatbag!
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You always read where they say you should have a spare tube and pump and whatnot before you go out on a ride. I don't actually know how to fix a flat on my bike, so I figure I can do without those tools and just walk my bike back from wherever. It's not like I ride 50 miles by myself or anything. Plus, I usually have a rescue car available or someone who knows what they are doing. I have never had a flat on a ride, though.

Better luck next time, vm!
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I don't actually know how to fix a flat on my bike
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Seatbag and slime, check! Next time I go shopping...
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I don't actually know how to fix a flat on my bike
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I figure I will learn on a need to know basis! When I get a flat, and I have to walk to the nearest bike shop or home, then I will need to know. Heehee.
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Old 06-26-2007, 06:31 AM
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:psst:
I couldn't resist uploading three of them because of how cute they look all in a row at slightly offset pace. :aww:

:bike: :redbike: :cyclist:
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:woohoo:

:bike: :redbike: :cyclist:

My second ride on the new bike went much better than the first. Did about 22 miles nearly non-stop and with some good hills and no malfunctions.
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Old 06-26-2007, 05:40 PM
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Good to hear. Does it feel set up properly, or will you need some adjustments to riding position &c?
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