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Comment on Rear Bike Rack Review: Which Rack Is Right For You? by Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:52:03 +0000

First off, REALLY helpful. Thank you. Secondly, I went to an urban cycling class today where the instructor suggested that road bikes may not have strong enough frames for supporting “stuff.” I have a Bianchi Brava and would like to add a rack for errands and commuting. Groceries, laptop, etc. What are your thoughts on this and do you have any recommendations as to how to figure this out?

Thank you,

Sarah

Comment on Screw Powerbar, Make Your Own Energy Bar by Joe Jones

Joe Jones — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:08:45 +0000

I have been using this bar for a while. I used peanut, cashew, and almond butter in different batches and they all worked. I think halfsalt could be added to the cashew butter version as it was a bit too sweet. I always use 3/4 cup of dried cranberrise and 1/2 cup dried cherries.

Comment on Topeak Aero Wedge Review by Kingerz

Kingerz — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:55:13 +0000

I really wanted to like this pack but once I got it, no matter how it was adjusted and even with spacers packed in to all sorts of places, it rubs on your inner legs as you cycle and is NO GOOD. The top plastic stiffener is just too wide. keep walking.

Comment on Giant OCR 3 Review by Kirsty

Kirsty — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:33:00 +0000

I have recently purchased this bike and love it, just finding hills a real struggle. A friend has recommended I upgrade the cassette to a 12-27? What am I looking for when buying a cassette for this bike? Everything I can see nfor sale is either 9 or 10 speed and have no idea if that will fit.

Comment on Cycling Nutrition 101: Part 3 by Davie

Davie — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:00:14 +0000

Without going to deep into the process…you need 1 gram of protein per pound to maintain muscle and 1.5 grams per pound of body weight to gain muscle. By not taking in enough protein each day to maintain your body will literally start to eat its own protein to survive.

Comment on Trek 1.2 Review (2008) by jon anthony

jon anthony — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:48:22 +0000

The 1.2, to me is the best. If you are talking about good components, of course the 1.5 is better. But, to me, i used to have cervelo, bianchi roadbikes , i think for the money the 1.2 is the best choice. Trust me, Some cyclist that came back to the hobby would prefer at 1.2 than any other. I have right now a 1.2. Just bought it last year, I love the components. Not the greatest that usually found on high end roadbikes that cost 3k to 5k, but the components of the 1.2 are good stuff. According to shimano, the sora components used to be dura ace 14 years ago. It works fine.

Comment on Listen to Music While Cycling With Slipstreamz. by Diverdan

Diverdan — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:06:13 +0000

I used them for a long time, they were great, but after time they tend to fall apart. The fabric where the cord goes through the holes tends to rip and the foam where the ear pieces go tends to fall apart. Great product but make sure you buy spares.

Comment on First pictures of the 2009 Cannondale road bike lineup by jeff arnold

jeff arnold — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 23:48:51 +0000

i have a 2010 60cm cannondale supersix but need 56-58cm, could someone help me out on a trade? 256-574-1474

Comment on Schwinn Fastback Sport Review (2008) by O.W. Mynads

O.W. Mynads — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:57:55 +0000

Bought one at jenson for like $380 in 09 as a leftover. Awesome. Ne tuning problems. Have close to 8 k on it. Formula rear hub failed. Otherwise a great bike. Frame is great. More durable than CF and super comfortable geometry w/ long head tube, etc.

A bike doesn’t make you faster, the motor is everything.

If you want a lighter set up, go on a diet, it’s cheaper.

I ride a lot, and kick guy’s who are riding $5k bikes asses all the time.

Comment on Giant OCR 3 Review by mark

mark — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:11:32 +0000

This is really a excellent bike for the price, I have taken it out on trips with buddies riding geat that cost 3000-4000 bucks and it has kept up with style and performed admirably, never had any problems what so ever, highly reccomend this bike mine is 4 years old and still great,