Recent content by edwin31

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    New Bike

    So I went to the local shop and i thought i was dead set on a Trek but I rode a Specialized Allez Sport. I test rode it for a while and loved it!
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    New Bike

    so I went a little higher and went with 1800 dollars for bike and gear. I looked at the high 1 series and low 2 series of trek. Does anyone have one of these bikes to tell me how they like them?
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    New Bike

    I started cycling in the middle of last summer so I don't have a lot of ride time under my belt so far. I'm just looking for a solid Road bike to pack on the miles and ride with my local club, nothing intense just something solid that gets me on the open road.
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    New Bike

    I'm planning to buy my first bike and I need some help. I started riding last summer on a Miyata 710 i bought from a friend for $35. I have around 1500 dollars to spend, I'm thinking Trek as of now. So I just need some ideas and/or direction for my first purchase.
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    certain area goes numb.

    thank you i appreciate this detailed explanation. Has anyone else encountered this though?
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    certain area goes numb.

    last Thursday i was riding with a group of guys and we were doing 37 miles. I was riding on a long flat road and it felt like my penis went numb. this is the second time this has happened and i dont like not having feeling in that particular area. this is the second time it has happened and i...
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    new rider.

    i saw something about a tune up for my bike. Its an older bike. Should I really consider a tune up at my local shop?
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    new rider.

    For the time being I really don't have any goals set. Im just riding with some friends ( which makes cycling really fun when you are in good company). I generally have time to ride 3-5 times a week. My current level of fitness is ok. Iv really haven't done any physical activity for the...
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    new rider.

    I recently got into cycling. I bought a Miyata 710 from a friend of mine for 35 dollars( i have no idea if this is a good brand of bike). I have a few questions that would help get me stared: What kind of mileage should I be doing to get myself started? Is there a place with charts for...