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QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 10:45 AM) Getting the bike fitted may indeed include some purchases. I had extenders added to my pedals, for example, but it was fairly cheap as I recall. If you want to do longer rides, fitting is a must, IMO. Other things to help your nether regions - really good biking shorts with good padding... a better seat than what your bike came with (Selle San Marco rocks, but there are other good ones too)... and the right biking shoes and gloves too (indirectly will both help keep you comfortable). And if you plan on riding the desert, invest in some nice riding sunglasses. Rudy Project is great, other brands are good too, but that glare and refelctive heat will be something fierce out there, so don't mess up your eyes. Desert also means rocks and dust. I can't imagine a place to ride where sunglasses are more important than the desert. Already took care of the seat, and I love it. I think it's a Fizik Aliante? I do have shoes, but haven't been wearing them because most of my rides have been shorter distances and more urban in nature where I don't want to have to disengage from the pedals, so I have just been wearing regular tennis shoes. My guess is the main culprit is just inexperience in riding, and the bike is probably set up for someone slightly shorter than I am. Hopedfully with a professional fitting, some minor adjustments can be made to make things more comfortable. Oh, and I do have some fun Oakley sunglasses that have an mp3 player built in the frame so I can listen to music while I ride

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 11:41 AM) Its highly unlikely that any plug-in will perform at the level Nathan does. And having a solid closer does indeed make some difference, though maybe only a couple or three games. Maybe more. I suppose it could cause a lot of commotion in their bullpen, attempting to find the correct replacement, thrusting guys into more advanced roles, the effects of certain guys failing in those more advanced roles, etc. The ramifications could be far and wide, or they may be minimal. Just depends on if they go out and get someone or how the guys they have there handle it.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 10:36 AM) If you buy a bike, a good shop does it for free. Otherwise, more like $30-$50, but if you ride a lot its probably worth it (especially if you do long distance). Getting everything dialed in right means being able to ride a lot longer before discomfort sets in. Thanks. I bought the bike elsewhere, so I'd obviously have to pay, but that seems reasonable. My guess is they are going to try and sell me all kinds of stuff. I would definitely be interested in longer distance rides as I am out in the desert here with all sorts of road...the main thing is I need to get my ass/crotch accustomed to the ride.

People forget Nathan was quite a reclamation project when the Twins acquired him from the Giants.

QUOTE (JorgeFabregas @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 12:49 PM) I have a 1987 Schwinn World Sport that I ride to work (7 miles each way) once a week or so when the weather is nice. It has a 27 inch frame and is pretty beastly. I go on some longer rides sometimes and plan to do some long Saturday rides with a group from church. I understand that pedaling in low gears/low RPMs is bad for your knees. You can go just as fast in the higher gears, it just takes longer to accelerate. If 10 miles is wearing you out, I agree that you may need to be re-fitted. Maybe I should get fitted before refitted. I bought the bike from a fella on ebay, who was extraordinarily helpful, but obviously never actually measured me for the bike. I think the frame is on the small side for my height, but it seems like it works ok. Only thing I have really changed since I got it is to get a new seat (the one that came with it was a racing seat made entirely of carbon fiber). I really know very little about the sport so I should probably take it into a shop to get officially fitted. Anyone know what a normal shop would charge for this sort of service?

Aww, shucks.

QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 09:50 PM) I'm probably the last guy on earth who didn't watch Avatar until last night and it kinda sucked but the special effects were amazing...it reminded me of Dances With Wolves for some reason. A LOT of critics said it shared the same themes as Dances With Wolves.

QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 12:13 PM) You probably need to get refitted on your bike. When you take it in for your spring overhaul, ask them if they can fit the seat for you. It makes a big difference. If you're getting fatigued after 10 miles, you're probably pushing your gears too hard. The tip I've learned is that you should be able to feel resistance when you pedal, but not that much. I try to get a cadence of around 75 rpm and that helps me spin longer without too much stress. It's not that I can't go much longer, I think I just prefer the higher-intensity, shorter rides to the opposite. But when I have more time and more knowledge of my immediate surroundings, perhaps I will venture out on some longer rides...

QUOTE (Stocking @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 03:55 AM) loved shutter island. Hows it compare to the book? The movie follows the book almost precisely.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 12:05 AM) Wow.. no s***. I have not eaten breakfast at all since I started my workout in January. I've lost 25 lbs (gained about 2-3 this weekend though from eating burgers/chicken fingers/hooters wings.. ) I never eat breakfast (usually wake up later/noon anyways) I usually don't eat much, which helps, but I do eat alot hungrier, which is bad. I've kind of plateaued this past week though. Ima have to wake up a bit earlier and try this though. Perhaps workout earlier as well and do alittle running during the night. I've already gotten compliments/notices from family and a couple friends. Can't wait to show off the new me in 2 weeks and to some of the ladies.. G, It doesn't matter what time you wake up, just is important to eat as soon as you get up. This signals to your body that it is time to start metabolizing again because you are awake and will be providing nutrition again, after fasting during your sleep period. If you don't eat at all, your body will continue to slowly metabolize because there is no new nutrition coming in.

QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 09:56 PM) It's a 2008 Trek 1.2 road bike. Spent about a grand on it in 2008. Going clipless finally this year, which is gonna cost about 200 or so, plus its time for new tires and maybe a new chain... My average is a lot lower, 14.5 to 15 mph for a 20 mile route, but with platform pedals and a big beer belly, its not bad. I have a wireless speedometer which is honestly more trouble than its worth. The last bike computer I had counted cadence which was great, but that got stolen off my bike a few months ago, mounting and all. With daylight savings happening and warmer weather finally hitting the area, I'm gonna try to commute to work once a week (35 miles round trip). Still though, I don't care how fast you ride. 20 miles is 20 miles. I have been working out pretty hardcore the last few months and 10 miles still kicks my ass pretty good....or is that just my damn seat?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 08:50 PM) Well, he has wanted to play for this team for so long. Oh, well-played, well-played. Balta, you do not seem yourself today...are you drunk again?

Interesting. So the MLB is essentially saying these supervisors recommended the wrong umpires for the postseason, and it cost them their jobs.

Played some hoops today and the difference in my conditioning from before starting P90X and at halfway through P90X was ridiculous. Felt like I could have played all day without tiring. My game was much stronger since I wasn't fighting exhaustion 3 games in. Won like 9 or 10 games in a row and didn't tire. Awesome.

QUOTE (MEANS @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 08:50 PM) 1 week in the books, 4lbs lost and 2% body fat lost as well Wow, awesome work dude. So it's definitely worth every penny, eh? Think I am going to get this for when I finish P90X.

QUOTE (vandy125 @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 02:43 PM) Thinking about doing this. What all do you need? I have no workout stuff at home. So far I've seen: Chair Pullup bar Yoga Mat Hand Weights (Any Recommendations on this?) Anything else? You can get dumbbells or resistance bands. Dumbbells are more expensive, but easier to use with most exercises and more effective. Powerblock makes a hell of a set of adj dumbbells.

QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 01:30 PM) Thank god spring is finally around. Got on my bike for the first time this year yesterday for 20 miles along the Delaware River. It's really become one of my favorite things to do, and I'm shooting to ride 1000 + miles this year and also ride my first century. Anybody else ride regularly? If so, what do you do to maintain a good average speed, strength on hills, etc.? Would love to know... I have an 04' Trek 5200 OCLV custom painted Lance Armstrong Team Discovery road bike. I bought it a few years ago from a guy on ebay who was kind enough to put it together with my needs in mind. I bought it when I moved to Vegas so I could enjoy the more temperate climate here. I have ridden it in spurts off and on over the past few years, but not nearly enough, especially considering I probably have $2500 in it between the bike and all the crap you have to buy along with it. I live right on the Las Vegas Strip so it is a bit scary to ride directly around my place, but I have found some routes where there are less cars. I plan on eventually moving to the more suburban areas however, and those areas are newly developed and thus offer bike lanes as well as bike paths and loops. I do have an onboard computer on my bike (more like a piece of crap odometer and speedometer) which I use to calculate distance as well as speed and time. I think I usually average about 18 mph and usually just go for a few 10 mile rides a week. Would definitely like to get into it more now though, especially considering that I have finally gotten myself into good shape again. What do you have?

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 01:05 AM) Look at his body. He does not have what you would call a "baseball body." In fact, he is very disproportionate from head to toe, but the man can get on base when healthy. Right, so one would think he would do everything in his power to STAY HEALTHY.

BTW though, this band The Cab is pretty pimp....

So I am 33 years old and for the last few years the only new music I seem to like is "emo." Cartel, All-Time Low, We the Kings, Jimmy Eat World (have been a fan of them forever), and now a new local Vegas band called The Cab. What the hell is wrong with me?

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 6, 2010 -> 11:09 PM) I would pay as much as 67 dollars and 43 cents for this game. It's that good. Ok, well maybe I will pick it up this week then. Have a week off coming up soon, what better to do with it?

Anyone going to get the One-on-One series? I am thinking of doing it...

QUOTE (lostfan @ Mar 6, 2010 -> 08:15 PM) I just bought a time share - does that officially make me a yuppie? Where at Keith?

What exactly are you suggesting, Ross? Would you rather the commentary you regret making be deleted?

QUOTE (The Gooch @ Mar 6, 2010 -> 03:11 PM) Well my entire body is sore to some extent (more my lower body right now), but it has done wonders for my energy. I think the initial soreness in my legs and shoulders affected my performance on the later workout (for example sore shoulder made yoga hard, and sore legs made legs and kenpo pretty tough at some points), but once my body gets used to it and the soreness fade more quickly I know everything will improve. Overall, it has affected my mood the most as I am much more energetic overall. I've also lost about 2-4 lbs already (hard to tell as weight fluctuates) just by doing the workouts and cutting out junk food. Although, I could improve my dinners a little bit more, as I had spaghetti with meatballs, and pizza this week lol. Yeah, the first week I felt a huge boost in energy, and some of my clothes started to fit better. After 7 weeks, I am shopping for all new clothes...