Comments for RoadCycler.com http://www.roadcycler.com Cycling News, Gear, Nutrition and More... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:45:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 Comment on Specialized Allez Triple Review (2008) by Andrew http://www.roadcycler.com/2008/03/specialized-allez-triple-review-2008/#comment-13643 Andrew Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:29:11 +0000 http://www.roadcycler.com/2008/03/specialized-allez-triple-review-2008/#comment-13643 Would you recomend this or the Trek 1.2 or the Trek 1.5. Thanks Would you recomend this or the Trek 1.2 or the Trek 1.5.

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]]> Comment on Cycling Nutrition 101: Part 3 by Mathamagician http://www.roadcycler.com/2006/09/cycling-nutrition-101-part-3/#comment-13319 Mathamagician Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:01:19 +0000 http://www.roadcycler.com/2006/09/cycling-nutrition-101-part-3/#comment-13319 Is your calculation for protein correct? Going by your example, if you take your weight and mutiply by any of those conversion factors you would get varying results based on if you used Pounds or Kgs as the unit. So according to your example of 0.9 x 160, you get 144 grams of protein. Assuming this is pounds, the kg conversion is around 72.5kg or around 65grams of protein. This is much more realistic than 144 grams. I can't understand how you can swap between pounds and grams, one is imperial and the other is metric. Totaly smashes your creditablity bro. Is your calculation for protein correct? Going by your example, if you take your weight and mutiply by any of those conversion factors you would get varying results based on if you used Pounds or Kgs as the unit. So according to your example of 0.9 x 160, you get 144 grams of protein. Assuming this is pounds, the kg conversion is around 72.5kg or around 65grams of protein. This is much more realistic than 144 grams. I can’t understand how you can swap between pounds and grams, one is imperial and the other is metric. Totaly smashes your creditablity bro.

]]> Comment on Rear Bike Rack Review: Which Rack Is Right For You? by Esther http://www.roadcycler.com/2008/03/rear-bike-rack-review-which-rack-is-right-for-you/#comment-13283 Esther Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:24:01 +0000 http://www.roadcycler.com/2008/03/rear-bike-rack-review-which-rack-is-right-for-you/#comment-13283 Hi Tyler, saw your article on bike rear racks. Very helpful! Did you also look at Nitto racks? I saw a comparison on Nitto vs. Tubus leaving me leaning towards Nitto. Your thoughts? Thanks. Hi Tyler, saw your article on bike rear racks. Very helpful!
Did you also look at Nitto racks? I saw a comparison on Nitto vs. Tubus leaving me leaning towards Nitto. Your thoughts? Thanks.

]]> Comment on Trek 1.2 Review (2008) by Joe http://www.roadcycler.com/2008/02/trek-12-review-2008/#comment-13152 Joe Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:03:07 +0000 http://www.roadcycler.com/2008/02/trek-12-review-2008/#comment-13152 I have my 1.2 for about a week and 1/2 and have found no complaints with it (100+ miles). I upgaded the tubes to a thorn resistant/slime filled tube before I picked the bike up as Albuquerque has goatheasds and glass galore. I havent had an issue witht the FD possibly due to the fact that I seem to spend about 95% of the time in the top ringbut it has worked fine so far. I have really liked the shifting with the "rapid fire" like upshifts. Again I spend almost 100% on the brake hoods so they work for me. The brakes could use a little improvemet but its more likely pads vs the levers. Stopping from 35 mph+ on a hill was not as sure as I would have hoped but since I weigh about 225 I'm abit heavier than the average rider so better pads may be in order. This seems like a very solid entry level bike with decent components but I dont feel it would be a "racer" but makes a great bike in the price range for alot of people. I have my 1.2 for about a week and 1/2 and have found no complaints with it (100+ miles). I upgaded the tubes to a thorn resistant/slime filled tube before I picked the bike up as Albuquerque has goatheasds and glass galore.

I havent had an issue witht the FD possibly due to the fact that I seem to spend about 95% of the time in the top ringbut it has worked fine so far.

I have really liked the shifting with the “rapid fire” like upshifts. Again I spend almost 100% on the brake hoods so they work for me.

The brakes could use a little improvemet but its more likely pads vs the levers. Stopping from 35 mph+ on a hill was not as sure as I would have hoped but since I weigh about 225 I’m abit heavier than the average rider so better pads may be in order.

This seems like a very solid entry level bike with decent components but I dont feel it would be a “racer” but makes a great bike in the price range for alot of people.

]]> Comment on Trek 1.2 Review (2008) by Ed http://www.roadcycler.com/2008/02/trek-12-review-2008/#comment-13133 Ed Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:55:30 +0000 http://www.roadcycler.com/2008/02/trek-12-review-2008/#comment-13133 If this is your first go at serious cycling, be prepared to shell out *well over* $1,000... and keep on paying. These bikes (and this one in particular) are like Jaguars from the 1980s - fancy, impressive & fun... temperamental, frustrating & *needlessly* expensive. I had this bike for 3 months and loved it for a while. However, for anyone new to cycling, be prepared to upgrade both the tires and the tubes. I didn't know I was supposed to and, after a period of incessant flats (yes, I checked the tire before replacing), I was really turned off by the sport. Many suggest upgrading the brakes on the 1.2 as well. There are so many upgrades you'll need to make (pedals, seat, tires, tubes), then you'll have to buy special cleats for the pedals, a helmet, clothing, lights, bottle cage, bottle, seat bag, pump. After you've done all of this, you'll probably either have a few flats or it will be time to replace the brakes. The sport is a money sink & it doesn't have to be. This isn't a Schwinn or a Huffy. It should come with a functional seat, proper pedals, durable tires, durable tubes and decent brakes. These bikes are capitalist RACKETS! As good as it felt riding this new Trek around, I felt I was burning a slow hole through my wallet. I felt I was being taken advantage of. The law of averages means you can go months w/o a flat. It also provides for you having 3 flats in one week. This gets real old/expensive real quickly. What's more, changing the tire is no easy task and you're hands will get dirty. No big deal, except for the fact that the handlebars are WHITE! (Jaguar - pretty, flashy, not functional) I took my bike to the bike shop and even they had a hard time changing the tire. Just when I was in my 50th km, I'd get a flat & knew all that momentum was die down for a frustrating experience. What's more, the front derailer required two shifts and clicked quite often, even after professionals adjusted both of them. It may be an entry-level road bike, but no Trek should need this many upgrades. I sold my Trek on Ebay for the same price I bought it for. I bought some Nikes and a weight rack for a few hundred more, but I'm making all that money back because my Nike's last and I need no upgrades. If this is your first go at serious cycling, be prepared to shell out *well over* $1,000… and keep on paying. These bikes (and this one in particular) are like Jaguars from the 1980s - fancy, impressive & fun… temperamental, frustrating & *needlessly* expensive. I had this bike for 3 months and loved it for a while. However, for anyone new to cycling, be prepared to upgrade both the tires and the tubes. I didn’t know I was supposed to and, after a period of incessant flats (yes, I checked the tire before replacing), I was really turned off by the sport. Many suggest upgrading the brakes on the 1.2 as well. There are so many upgrades you’ll need to make (pedals, seat, tires, tubes), then you’ll have to buy special cleats for the pedals, a helmet, clothing, lights, bottle cage, bottle, seat bag, pump. After you’ve done all of this, you’ll probably either have a few flats or it will be time to replace the brakes. The sport is a money sink & it doesn’t have to be. This isn’t a Schwinn or a Huffy. It should come with a functional seat, proper pedals, durable tires, durable tubes and decent brakes. These bikes are capitalist RACKETS! As good as it felt riding this new Trek around, I felt I was burning a slow hole through my wallet. I felt I was being taken advantage of. The law of averages means you can go months w/o a flat. It also provides for you having 3 flats in one week. This gets real old/expensive real quickly. What’s more, changing the tire is no easy task and you’re hands will get dirty. No big deal, except for the fact that the handlebars are WHITE! (Jaguar - pretty, flashy, not functional) I took my bike to the bike shop and even they had a hard time changing the tire. Just when I was in my 50th km, I’d get a flat & knew all that momentum was die down for a frustrating experience. What’s more, the front derailer required two shifts and clicked quite often, even after professionals adjusted both of them. It may be an entry-level road bike, but no Trek should need this many upgrades.

I sold my Trek on Ebay for the same price I bought it for. I bought some Nikes and a weight rack for a few hundred more, but I’m making all that money back because my Nike’s last and I need no upgrades.

]]> Comment on Felt F65 Review by William http://www.roadcycler.com/2006/08/felt-f65-review/#comment-12494 William Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:20:38 +0000 http://www.roadcycler.com/2006/08/felt-f65-review/#comment-12494 ...in case you haven't seen them yet, here's the complete '09 FELT lineup: http://www.feltracing.com/09/ …in case you haven’t seen them yet, here’s the complete ‘09 FELT lineup:

http://www.feltracing.com/09/

]]> Comment on Screw Gatorade, Make Your Own Sports Drink by halofanjg http://www.roadcycler.com/2006/08/screw-gatorade-make-your-own-sports-drink/#comment-12445 halofanjg Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:14:29 +0000 http://www.roadcycler.com/2006/08/screw-gatorade-make-your-own-sports-drink/#comment-12445 omg! 10tbs of sugar! ur gana be like AHHH!!!!! runing around the field freaking out! omg! 10tbs of sugar! ur gana be like AHHH!!!!! runing around the field freaking out!

]]> Comment on Whats new for the Trek 2009 road bike lineup? (not much) by RBORMANN http://www.roadcycler.com/2008/08/whats-new-for-the-trek-2009-road-bike-lineup-not-much/#comment-12365 RBORMANN Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:32:56 +0000 http://www.roadcycler.com/?p=488#comment-12365 LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME GOOD REVIEWS LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME GOOD REVIEWS

]]> Comment on Trek 1.2 Review (2008) by Tyler http://www.roadcycler.com/2008/02/trek-12-review-2008/#comment-12208 Tyler Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:44:08 +0000 http://www.roadcycler.com/2008/02/trek-12-review-2008/#comment-12208 I am wanting to purchase a road bike from trek and i am looking at the 1.5 a little more than the 1.2 . I am new to this and i am wanting some advice to which one you recommend. I am wanting to purchase a road bike from trek and i am looking at the 1.5 a little more than the 1.2 . I am new to this and i am wanting some advice to which one you recommend.

]]> Comment on Campagnolo Super Record 50th Anniversary set sells for $4,161 on eBay by David Weddington http://www.roadcycler.com/2008/08/campagnolo-super-record-50th-anniversary-set-sells-for-4161-on-ebay/#comment-12051 David Weddington Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:16:42 +0000 http://www.roadcycler.com/?p=452#comment-12051 Get a rag to cry on is right!!! I remember when these groups came out and sold at my local bike shope for about $650-.Dudes have not been to worried about using them up for their rides, but now that these 50th groups are getting fewer and fewer and prices are way up, they will be sorry for selling or using theirs years ago. Get a rag to cry on is right!!! I remember when these groups came out and sold at my local bike shope for about $650-.Dudes have not been to worried about using them up for their rides, but now that these 50th groups are getting fewer and fewer and prices are way up, they will be sorry for selling or using theirs years ago.

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