Bike Forums - Road Cycling“It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle.†Ernest Hemingway.Camping in upstate NY with good roads- September 17, 2008 Going camping the last weekend of September and I want to find a place near good road riding. Preferably a place that's within two hours drive of NYC. Any ideas Its probably gonna be cold, I know, but oh well.http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466703&goto=newpost Water, Food, and Shorts.- September 17, 2008 So I am increasing my ride this weekend to my first 50 miler. I just got my first pair of cycle shorts and jersey, and a cage and water bottle. I have been riding with regular pants and a backpack since i got my bike. I went out for a short ride last night to try out my new gear, wow. Its like...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466702&goto=newpost iPhone Trailguru App- September 17, 2008 I just downloaded this app last night, but haven't had a chance to take it for a ride yet. I did, however, take it in the car when running kids around early this morning. Shows some promise for GPS tracking of routes. I'll play more later and see what I come up with. Anyone who is...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466691&goto=newpost Mich. Krylion Substitute- September 17, 2008 I normally ride the Krylion's but due to the shortage I am trying to find another tire. My LBS has the Serfas Seca-RS has anyone tried these If so what are your thoughts http:www.serfas.comproduct.aspProductID=248http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466689&goto=newpost Why Thomson seatposts suck........discuss- September 17, 2008 I ordered a Thomson Elite used of E bay ( First mistake ). After a cursory glance, into the frame with it and off I go. Upon further inspection, the tube is bulging and rippled. I contacted Thomsons customer service and sent the enclosed pic to him. He replied that it was tightened too much...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=466686&goto=newpost |