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breakingnews · 06-11-2005, 11:18 AM

I had a fantastic time, much better race than I expected, despite it the gun going off at 6:45 am.

Oh, I got a new camera, too.

Totally loving the thing.

Queen of the Ryche · 06-11-2005, 11:29 AM

Yeah - those are some good pix.
Well at least you have the rest of the day to nurse your injuries, or to buy a new wheel.

LabRat · 06-13-2005, 08:53 AM

Sorry to hear about the mishap, that sucks. But great pictures...whad'cha get?

breakingnews · 06-13-2005, 11:31 AM

I got me a Nikon 8800. I've been debating between an SLR or an advanced P&S, but then I realized that I just couldn't justify spending all the $$$ on SLR and lenses, more or less for recreational use. Got a great deal on the 8800, and there's a Nikon summer rebate too.

It works beautifully - once you actually figure out how to use the thing. Major learning curve - took me almost 150 shots before stuff started coming out remotely close to how I wanted it.

Otherwise, it's built like an SLR, fully programmable with plenty of functions. The nikkor lens is great, but a little slow to focus beyond, say, 150-200mm. Sadly, many of the "cons" that were posted to dpreview.com are VERY prevalent with the 8800 - but with a little tinkering, I've been able to work around some of the shortcomings.

BigV · 06-13-2005, 12:32 PM

That little dent means buy a new wheel? Don't they have vice-grips where you live? Is is still circular? Sheesh.

BigV · 06-13-2005, 12:33 PM

That little dent means buy a new wheel? Don't they have vice-grips where you live? Is it still circular? Sheesh.

breakingnews · 06-13-2005, 02:44 PM

Come again?

Bike shop is doing its best to fix the wheel, but it's now a training wheel from here on out. Ordinary riding is fine, but for racing, it's too dangerous.

- No way they could make the rim wall (braking surface) level again, which could lead to braking problems
- It's already 6 years old, with some 8,000 miles, and the bump likely caused more spoke problems than I already have (3 loose spokes)
- If the clincher edge isn't straight, lateral pressure could pull the tire off the rim

It's probably fine, but I don't wanna take chances. Just gonna order a new rear wheel, which is only $125 with Ultegra 9-speed hub.

BigV · 06-13-2005, 05:37 PM

Sounds like you definitely got your money's worth. Choose a safe path.

Griff · 06-13-2005, 06:19 PM

Could've sworn I congratulated you on not being very dead following your mishap. Man that must have been hairy!

Skunks · 06-14-2005, 08:45 PM

Just bought a 12 speed 23" Raleigh technium. Used. ($100)

The rear wheel had a broken axle, and it was a Campagnolo freewheel, so I replaced that ($140), plus chain, and moved up to 2x7.

The brakes and limit screws need some fiddling, but it looks to be a significant improvement over my old Mongoose mtb with bent handlebars and hanger.

(The photo's from the craigslist posting that I bought the bike from; I've since put pedals on.)

Griff · 06-18-2005, 07:13 PM

How's she treating you, Skunks?

Cyclefrance · 08-19-2005, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skunks

Just bought a 12 speed 23" Raleigh technium. Used. ($100)

The rear wheel had a broken axle, and it was a Campagnolo freewheel, so I replaced that ($140), plus chain, and moved up to 2x7.

The brakes and limit screws need some fiddling, but it looks to be a significant improvement over my old Mongoose mtb with bent handlebars and hanger.

(The photo's from the craigslist posting that I bought the bike from; I've since put pedals on.)

Sorry for the late reply Skunks - still finding my way around all of this site. Your bike looks remarkably similar to my Raleigh Record Sprint (pics on website via profile - try cyclefrance2005 calais page for best shot) - campag brakes & gears, Reynolds 501 frame, 700 cm wheels. Mine cost me £70/$130-ish six years ago and have since spent probably five times that uprating it for touring, although have tried to keep to original parts wherever/whenever possible. Have thought occasionally about changing it but like the ride too much and is now family!

Griff · 08-22-2005, 06:45 AM

Pete and I did the MS150 Figer Lakes Tour this weekend. They moved the base of operations to Canandagua, so we road some new roads. As always, the volunteers took great care of us. Lisa Peck had a very inspirational message for everyone. She and a teammate from Rochester (I think it was Tiffany Pezzulo) rode with us or I should say greeted us as they blew our doors off! Thats one way to meet everyone, pass them all.

They broke up the ride differently this year doing either 90 or 45 miles on Saturday followed by 60 or 30 on Sunday. We did the 90 mile loop Saturday that included 6100 feet of climbing. One of the guys had a onboard computer that could give a printout of the ride profile based on altitude. Apparently they run a tour called the Highlander out there every year that is 100 miles with 10000 feet of climbing. Petes got the bug now so expect her to train for that one next year. It was raining in the morning for day 2 and I didn't trust that my eczema was done so we waited for the sun and did the short loop. Riding the short loop was pretty impressive because many folks on that ride suffer from MS and really made me feel like a pussy for whining about my skin condition.

Canandagua is a really lovely lake and if you like to see big neat farms and wineries its worth the trip.

melidasaur · 08-23-2005, 11:11 AM

After 2 years of yearning, I finally got a bike! I had been pretty religious to attending indoor cycling classes at my gym and really wanted a bike because riding outside is nothing like riding inside... so I saved up all of my graduation money and bought a bike yesterday. It's a 2004 Trek 1000 and I really think it's a good starter bike. I really wanted a Cannondale r1000, but I didn't have $2000 and the sales guy at that shop kept pushing me to finance the bike - no thanks.

I took it out yesterday for a five mile spin... just to get a feel of it. Today, I'm going to take it out a bit farther and possibly participate in an organized ride this evening. The weather is so nice today - it's going to take a lot to keep me off of the bike.

I might do another organized ride this weekend... not sure at the moment.

I love my bike... what can i say.

Cyclefrance · 08-25-2005, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melidasaur

I love my bike... what can i say.

Make sure you get a good saddle - otherwise you'll have short romance with your bike and elsewhere...!! This one's off a UK web site but it gives you an idea...

06-11-2005, 11:18 AM	#1
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	I had a fantastic time, much better race than I expected, despite it the gun going off at 6:45 am. Oh, I got a new camera, too. Totally loving the thing. __________________ Gone crazy, be back never.

06-11-2005, 11:29 AM	#2
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	Yeah - those are some good pix. Well at least you have the rest of the day to nurse your injuries, or to buy a new wheel. __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

06-13-2005, 08:53 AM	#3
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Sorry to hear about the mishap, that sucks. But great pictures...whad'cha get? __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

06-13-2005, 11:31 AM	#4
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	I got me a Nikon 8800. I've been debating between an SLR or an advanced P&S, but then I realized that I just couldn't justify spending all the $$$ on SLR and lenses, more or less for recreational use. Got a great deal on the 8800, and there's a Nikon summer rebate too. It works beautifully - once you actually figure out how to use the thing. Major learning curve - took me almost 150 shots before stuff started coming out remotely close to how I wanted it. Otherwise, it's built like an SLR, fully programmable with plenty of functions. The nikkor lens is great, but a little slow to focus beyond, say, 150-200mm. Sadly, many of the "cons" that were posted to dpreview.com are VERY prevalent with the 8800 - but with a little tinkering, I've been able to work around some of the shortcomings. __________________ Gone crazy, be back never.

06-13-2005, 12:32 PM	#5
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	That little dent means buy a new wheel? Don't they have vice-grips where you live? Is is still circular? Sheesh. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

06-13-2005, 12:33 PM	#6
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	That little dent means buy a new wheel? Don't they have vice-grips where you live? Is it still circular? Sheesh. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

06-13-2005, 02:44 PM	#7
breakingnews Q_Q Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere in between Posts: 995	Come again? Bike shop is doing its best to fix the wheel, but it's now a training wheel from here on out. Ordinary riding is fine, but for racing, it's too dangerous. - No way they could make the rim wall (braking surface) level again, which could lead to braking problems - It's already 6 years old, with some 8,000 miles, and the bump likely caused more spoke problems than I already have (3 loose spokes) - If the clincher edge isn't straight, lateral pressure could pull the tire off the rim It's probably fine, but I don't wanna take chances. Just gonna order a new rear wheel, which is only $125 with Ultegra 9-speed hub. __________________ Gone crazy, be back never.

06-13-2005, 05:37 PM	#8
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Sounds like you definitely got your money's worth. Choose a safe path. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

06-13-2005, 06:19 PM	#9
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Could've sworn I congratulated you on not being very dead following your mishap. Man that must have been hairy! __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

06-14-2005, 08:45 PM	#10
Skunks I thought I changed this. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: western nowhere, ny Posts: 412	Just bought a 12 speed 23" Raleigh technium. Used. ($100) The rear wheel had a broken axle, and it was a Campagnolo freewheel, so I replaced that ($140), plus chain, and moved up to 2x7. The brakes and limit screws need some fiddling, but it looks to be a significant improvement over my old Mongoose mtb with bent handlebars and hanger. (The photo's from the craigslist posting that I bought the bike from; I've since put pedals on.) Attached Images

06-18-2005, 07:13 PM	#11
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	How's she treating you, Skunks? __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-22-2005, 06:45 AM	#13
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Pete and I did the MS150 Figer Lakes Tour this weekend. They moved the base of operations to Canandagua, so we road some new roads. As always, the volunteers took great care of us. Lisa Peck had a very inspirational message for everyone. She and a teammate from Rochester (I think it was Tiffany Pezzulo) rode with us or I should say greeted us as they blew our doors off! Thats one way to meet everyone, pass them all. They broke up the ride differently this year doing either 90 or 45 miles on Saturday followed by 60 or 30 on Sunday. We did the 90 mile loop Saturday that included 6100 feet of climbing. One of the guys had a onboard computer that could give a printout of the ride profile based on altitude. Apparently they run a tour called the Highlander out there every year that is 100 miles with 10000 feet of climbing. Petes got the bug now so expect her to train for that one next year. It was raining in the morning for day 2 and I didn't trust that my eczema was done so we waited for the sun and did the short loop. Riding the short loop was pretty impressive because many folks on that ride suffer from MS and really made me feel like a pussy for whining about my skin condition. Canandagua is a really lovely lake and if you like to see big neat farms and wineries its worth the trip. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-23-2005, 11:11 AM	#14
melidasaur Traded your soul for pogs. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 646	After 2 years of yearning, I finally got a bike! I had been pretty religious to attending indoor cycling classes at my gym and really wanted a bike because riding outside is nothing like riding inside... so I saved up all of my graduation money and bought a bike yesterday. It's a 2004 Trek 1000 and I really think it's a good starter bike. I really wanted a Cannondale r1000, but I didn't have $2000 and the sales guy at that shop kept pushing me to finance the bike - no thanks. I took it out yesterday for a five mile spin... just to get a feel of it. Today, I'm going to take it out a bit farther and possibly participate in an organized ride this evening. The weather is so nice today - it's going to take a lot to keep me off of the bike. I might do another organized ride this weekend... not sure at the moment. I love my bike... what can i say. __________________ I love England, what can I say?

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