Recent content by lovethatdirtywater

My first trip is a little over 300 miles and my second is over 1000. I have a brand new road bike, so the bike itself (over $1000 bicycle) will be fine. As will I, (28yrs old and very healthy/active). I want to be able to get the most amount of gear on my bike as possible without spending...

FOR A ROAD BICYCLE Its a 26 1/4" tire and tube (yes, I am sure the tube is 26 1/4" too). The thing that really irks me is that I have changed this tire before and it wasnt that hard!! I am just wondering what I am doing wrong?? I have tried putting the tube around the rim 1st and then...

I am wondering if it is as accurate as the ones they make for automobiles? I don't see why it wouldn't be but I'd like to know what you think of yours before I drop $300+ on one for myself. What kind do you have? How much was it? Thanks

When I ride by myself I do my 16 mile route in about 35 minutes. I get up to 41 mph and average 19-20 mph When I ride with my girlfriend on the same route it takes about 45-50 minutes. I have to go slower up the hills and coast more going down hills. When I am by myself I go up a 2/3mi hill...

its a Fuji Royale non-index 12 sp. I average 19 mph, good amount of hills. Fastest speed I reach is 41 mph. I was just wondering if I purchased a brand new entry level road bike if I would see a drastic improvement in my time. I have a daily ride that is right around 16 miles and I do it in...