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General Discussion / Knee injury

« on: March 15, 2005, 05:42:07 pm »

"Andy Pruitt's Medical Guide for Cyclists" is an excellent resource. I think it is only available at http://www.roadbikerider.com/bookstore.htm.
After I went to the pro racers shop and paid for the bike fit, i.e., all the possible adjustments of stem, saddle height and fore and aft, and cleats, I haven't had any more problems with my knees. Pruitt does a pretty good job of explaining this too, but there is nothing like having someone knowledgeable watch your particular body on the bike to get the best fit.  I highly recommend it even for us non-racers.

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General Discussion / Cell Phones

« on: July 30, 2004, 01:52:03 am »

I just finished Anacortes to Duluth on the Northern Tier with 13 others. I was the only person to have service 75% of the time while some gave up even trying. My phone was with Verizon.

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General Discussion / Ultimate bikes what are you riding

« on: May 10, 2004, 02:02:50 am »

Waterford RST 22, (Reynolds 853 tubing) with fenders and standard, i.e., longer reach, Ultegra brake calipers. Sweet, sweet, ride.

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General Discussion / Biking Shorts

« on: April 11, 2004, 12:03:34 am »

Glad you understand the benefits of hygiene! I didn't for a few years, trying to wear shorts for two rides before washing etc.  Shorts are a personal matter but I have loved my Pearl Izumi, Hind, and Cannondale shorts. I'm tall and the Jackson/Gibbens have legs that too short for me. Good luck!

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General Discussion / Biking Shorts

« on: April 10, 2004, 12:40:07 am »

I haven't had any saddle sores since I had a professional bike fit for saddle position and took up rigorous hygiene. Good luck!

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General Discussion / shipping BOB

« on: March 16, 2004, 01:02:36 am »

Does anyone have experience with shipping a BOB trailer? I will fly but am shipping the bike UPS and wonder what the best way to get the trailer to meet me at the start of my tour.

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General Discussion / PLEASE HELP

« on: January 29, 2004, 02:58:55 am »

A Google search of "trip insurance" brought up several sites that will either sell and/or compare types of insurance. If you own a car or have homeowner's insurance check with your insurance companies for coverage of the bike itself.