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Enjoying the thread--getting back to commuting from a winter rest...

What I've not seen mentioned is the answer to cold toes. Booties or toe caps.
They do wonders! No need for thick socks w/...

Just have to say that a coworker knows Zack, and says he's the mildest mannered guy you could ever imagine... the whole thing was such a mess, but glad they finally threw the case out, and...

Enjoyed reading the threads--I am a lover of steel frames, and this summer I was led to an old OLMO (I think late 70s)--the guys at the shop were jealous that it could fit me, as too small for them. ...

Along side a sofa is good, or a dresser, counter, or washing machine (as were good suggestions earlier). Something about hip or waist height is ideal. Doorways are BAD--if you tip, you can bounce...

One option is drive in the morning, ride the bike home, ride back to work the next morning, and drive back home... I did that a few times. My commute is 17 miles each way--1/3 on streets, the rest...

I've been using a backpack by Arc'Teryx--it's their smallest size and has funky formed mesh panel so it allows lots of airflow between your back and the pack and really keeps things comfy (I ride 17...

I like to get out of them quick as I can, and I'll try to rinse or wash off immediately if I can, too. A new favorite soap is "Pedifix"--couldn't find Phisoderm at my local drugstore, but this is...

I'm a huge fan of rollers (mine are Kreitler). You learn to balance and control the bike with your hips, not your hands. Yes, I have fallen off a couple times over the years, but it's worth it as I...

I'm watching the same amount this year--which is about as much as I can--prefer the live coverage (sans Al & Bob), but have to leave for work before it ends (PST), and read on-line updates & the...

Just got Voler's Avanti--and love them! Good fit, many choices of color (though black still best). Good chamois with shaping for LESS padding on the tender bits area--had some PI Redline that had...

Was the Trek 1500 fitted with Shimano, or Campagnolo? I'm 5'4" and Campy are way too big for me. I've been comfortable with Shimano, and the 105s are a bit smaller than the 600s--but rarely do I...

Years ago I ordered "spare" chamois from Performance Bicycle. Worked great to add into the shorts I made using the Green Pepper pattern. So they might still do that!

Guess I've just gotten used to rear hooks as that was the only option I was exposed to nearly 30 years ago when I started wearing bras!

Besides the looks, hooks on the back can be painful, too....

Clipping out is not something that goes against nature, and takes getting used to for it to become second nature when you're riding...

But it sure was horrid when first getting the Looks and not...

good info/tips from all on food choices--but I learned to cut the bag open slightly to make it easy to get to the goods while still on the bike! I once lost an entire Clif Bar while struggling to...

I'm currently 34D+
(I even had reduction surgery from DDD to C, and oddly, bra manufacturers changed the labelling so what was a C cup is now a D cup... go figure! I still have the old C cup for...

I've had my Kreitler rollers for years (alas often under-utilized) and they offer many adjustments for position (for bike size and w/ same belt, changes the tension). You can also buy different...

Forgot to mention I use Look cleats, and Shimano pedals (600). There's also a tension adjustment screw on every pedal--so between having the cleat tight, the tension can be adjusted to make it...

Do you have smaller feet?

The problem might be with the way the cleat fits to the shoe--I had horrid times trying to clip out--until I got shorter screws. I found the screws were bottoming out...

May not help you, as I've not tried either the Vitesse or the Aliente, but I love my Arionne!!

How about Eugene, OR? Alas not as good of job opportunities as Portland, but better weather, fantastic for cycling right from your garage!! Flats if you head north, and as much climbing as you want...

I'm not sure about the Specialized carbon frames, but lots of folks I've known raced on Trek carbon frames (not to mention a big pro team) and they held up well thru thousands of miles of training...

Hi all,

I'm 5'4" and found Campy was too big for my hands, and I chose Shimano since I was more comfortable w/ them on the hoods and working the levers. But I've not looked at shifters in the last...

Have you had any success yet with the padding?

I saw one reply that was about what I would suggest--neoprene.

But if there's a lot of motion between you and the brace, wearing something on...

I don't know if any network will be showing coverage of Tour de Langkawi (since even OLN relegated Tour de Vuelta to late night highlight show).

I've had a hard time finding the website for it to...