your moms like a big mac...full of fat and worth 1 dollar
Yo momma so ugly when she joined an ugly contest, they said, "Sorry, No Professionals."
Yo momma so ugly she looks out the window and got arrested for mooning.
Yo momma so ugly just after she was born, her mother said, "What a treasure!" and her father said, "Yes, let's go bury it."
Yo momma so ugly they didn't give her a costume when she tried out for Star Wars.
Yo momma so ugly she gets 364 extra days to dress up for Halloween.
Yo momma so ugly her mom had to be drunk to breast feed her.
Yo momma so ugly she made an onion cry.
Yo momma so ugly she is very successful at her job: Being a scarecrow.
Yo momma so ugly I heard that your dad first met her at the pound.
Yo momma so ugly they push her face into dough to make gorilla cookies.
Yo momma so ugly they filmed, "Gorillas in the Mist," in her shower.
Yo momma so ugly when she walks into a bank, they turn off the surveillence cameras.
Yo momma so ugly her mom had to tie a steak around her neck to get the dogs to play with her.
Yo momma so ugly when she walks down the street in September, people say ,"Damn, is it Halloween already?"
Yo momma so ugly the government moved Halloween to her birthday.
Yo momma so ugly that if ugly were bricks she'd have her own projects.
Yo momma so ugly they pay her to put her clothes on in strip joints.
Yo momma so ugly when they took her to the beautician it took 12 hours...for a quote!
Yo momma so ugly she tried to take a bath the water jumped out!
Yo momma so ugly she looks out the window and gets arrested!
Yo momma so ugly even Rice Krispies won't talk to her!
Yo momma so ugly for Halloween she trick or treats on the phone!
Yo momma so ugly the psychiatrist makes her lie facedown.
Yo momma so ugly she turned Medusa to stone!
Yo momma so ugly that when she cries the tears run down the back of her head because they're afraid of her face!!
Yo momma so ugly that her face will make a freight train take a dirt road!
Yo momma so ugly the NHL banned her for life.
Yo momma so ugly, she walked into taco bell and they all ran for the border!
Yo momma so ugly people go ask her for Halloween.
Yo momma so ugly that when she sits in the sand on the beach, cats try to bury her.
Yo momma so ugly she scares the roaches away.
Yo momma so ugly that your father takes her to work with him so that he doesn't have to kiss her goodbye.
Yo momma so fat, when she turns around, people give her a welcome back party!
Yo momma so fat she saw a yellow bus full of white kids and said, "STOP THAT TWINKIE!! "
Yo momma so fat, when she runs she makes the cd played skip, at the radio station!!!
Yo momma so fat, when she went out side in a red dress, everyone yelled, "HEY, KOOL-AID!"
Yo momma fat she jumped up in the air and got stuck.
Yo momma is so fat her waist size is equator!
Yo momma so fat she went bungee jumping and went strait to hell!
Yo momma so fat shes on both side of the family.
Yo momma so fat when she walks around in Texas in high heels, she strikes oil!
Yo momma so fat, the last time she saw 90210 was on the scale!
Yo momma so fat that when God said, "Let there be light," he told her to move her fat ole *** over!
Yo momma so fat she fell in love and broke it.
Yo momma so fat when her beeper goes off, people thought she was backing up.
Yo momma so fat even Bill Gates couldn't pay for her liposuction!
Yo momma so fat she wakes up in sections!
Yo momma so fat when she goes to an amusement park, people try to ride HER!
Yo momma so fat when she lies on the beach no one else gets sun!
Yo momma so fat she's got more chins than a Hong Kong phone book!
Yo momma so fat she has a wooden leg with a kickstand!
Yo momma so fat when she gets on the scale it says, "To be continued."
Yo momma so fat her nickname is, "DAY-UM!"
Yo momma so fat she eats Wheat Thicks.
Yo momma so fat we're in her right now.
Yo momma so fat people jog around her for exercise.
Yo momma so fat, she went to the movies and sat next to everyone.
Yo momma so fat she has been declared a natural habitat for Condors.
Yo mamma so fat, you have to roll over twice to get off her...
Yo momma so fat she was floating in the ocean and Spain claimed her for the new world.
Yo momma so fat she lay on the beach and people run around yelling, "Free Willy!"
Yo momma so fat when you get on top of her your ears pop!
Yo momma so fat when she has sex, she has to give directions!
Yo momma so fat, she goes to a resturant, looks at the menu and says, "Okay!"
Yo momma so fat when she wears a yellow raincoat, people say, "Taxi!"
Yo momma so fat she had to go to Sea World to get baptized.
Yo momma so fat, she got to iron her pants on the driveway.
Yo momma so fat I've known her all my life ... and I still haven't seen ALL of her!
Yo momma so fat she put on her lipstick with a paint-roller.
Yo momma so fat she got to pull down her pants to get into her pockets.
Yo momma so fat when she tripped over on 4th Ave, she landed on 12th.
Yo momma so fat when she bungee jumps, she brings down the bridge too.
Yo momma so fat the highway patrol made her wear, "Caution! Wide Turn."
Yo momma so fat when she sits around the house, she SITS AROUND THE HOUSE!
Yo momma so fat when she steps on a scale, it read, "One at a time, please."
Yo momma so fat when she sits on my face I can't hear the stereo.
Yo momma so fat her neck looks like a pair of hot dogs!
Yo momma so fat she's got her own area code!
Yo momma so fat she looks like she's smuggling a Volkswagen!
Yo momma so fat God couldn't light Earth till she moved!
Yo momma so fat NASA has to orbit a satellite around her!
Yo momma so fat, whenever she goes to the beach the tide comes in!
Yo momma so fat when she plays hopscotch, she goes New York, L.A., Chicago...
Yo momma so fat she's got Amtrak written on her leg.
Yo momma so fat , her legs are like spoiled milk - white %26amp; chunky!
Yo momma so fat I had to take a train and two buses just to get on the *****'s good side!
Yo momma so fat she sat on a quarter and a booger shot out of George Washington's nose.
Yo momma so fat she was mistaken for God's bowling ball!
Yo momma so fat when she bungee jumps she goes straight to hell!
Yo momma so fat that her senior pictures had to be arial views!
Yo momma so fat she fell and made the Grand Canyon!
Yo momma so fat she sat on the beach and Greenpeace threw her in!
Yo momma so fat that when she hauls ***, she has to make two trips!
Yo momma so fat her belly button's got an echo.
Yo momma so fat even her clothes have stretch marks!
Yo momma so fat she has to use a VCR as a beeper!
Yo momma so fat she uses a pillow case as a sock.
Yo momma so fat she broke her leg, and gravy poured out!
Yo momma so fat when she rides in a hot air balloon, it looks like she's wearin tights!
Yo momma so fat they have to grease the bath tub to get her out!
Yo momma so fat she has a run in her blue-jeans!
Yo momma so fat her blood type is ragu.
Yo momma so fat they use the elastic in her underwear for bungee jumping
Yo momma so fat she has to buy two airline tickets.
Yo momma so fat that when I tried to drive around her I ran out of gas.
Yo momma so fat the animals at the zoo feed her.
Yo momma so fat when she dances at a concert the whoelband skips!
Yo momma so fat she stands in two time zones.
Yo momma so fat you have to grease the door frame and hold a twinkie on the other side just to get her through.
Yo momma so fat when the ***** goes to an all you can eat buffet, they have to install speed bumps.
Yo momma so fat that she can't tie her own shoes.
Yo momma so fat sets off car alarms when she runs.
Yo momma so fat she can't reach her back pocket.
Yo momma so fat when she wears a Malcomn-X T-shirt, helicopters try to land on her back!
Yo momma so fat she uses redwoods to pick her teeth.
Yo momma so fat the only pictures you have of her are satellite pictures.
Yo momma so fat she put on some BVD's and by the time they reached her waist they spelled out boulevard.
Yo momma so fat she stepped on a rainbow and made Skittles.
Yo momma so fat she uses a mattress for a tampon.
Yo momma so fat she hoola-hooped the super bowl.
Yo momma so fat they tie a rope around her shoulders and drag her through a tunnel when they want to clean it.
Yo momma so fat when she got hit by a bus, she said, "Who threw that rock?"
Yo momma so fat when she stands in a left-turn lane it gives her the green arrow!
Yo momma so fat she uses I-95 for a Slip 'n Slide.
Yo momma so fat that when whe was born, she gave the hospital stretch marks.
Yo momma so fat the National Weather Agency has to assign names to her farts!
Yo momma so fat we went to the drive-in and didn't have to pay because we dressed her as a Chevrolet.
Yo momma so fat she was Miss Arizona -- class Battleship.
Yo momma so fat she accidently got a 757 caught in her teeth.
Yo momma so fat to her, "light food," means under 4 Tons!
Yo momma so fat she went on a date with high heels on and came back with sandals!
Yo momma so fat and stupid, her waist size is larger than her IQ!
Yo momma so fat she was zoned for commercial development.
Yo momma so fat she won, "Miss Bessie the Cow 94."
Yo momma so fat she has her own brand of jeans: FA - FatAss Jeans.
Yo momma so stupid, she studied for a drug test!
Yo momma so stupid, she thought, "Wu Tang" was an African orange drink!
Yo momma so stupid she hears it's chilly outside so she gets a bowl.
Yo momma so stupid she got locked in a grocery store and starved!
Yo momma so stupid that she tried to put M%26amp;M's in alphabetical order!
Yo momma so stupid she could trip over a cordless phone!
Yo momma so stupid she sold her car for gasoline money!
Yo momma so stupid she bought a solar-powered flashlight!
Yo momma so stupid she thinks a quarterback is a refund!
Yo momma so stupid she took a ruler to bed to see how long she slept.
Yo momma so stupid when she read on her job application to not write below the dotted line she put, "O.K."
Yo momma so stupid she stole free bread.
Yo momma so stupid she makes Beavis and Butt-Head look like Nobel Prize winners.
Yo momma so stupid she sits on the TV, and watches the couch!
Yo momma so stupid she bought a videocamera to record cable tv shows at home.
Yo momma so stupid she took an umbrella to see Purple Rain.
Yo momma so stupid it took her 2 hours to watch 60 minutes.
Yo momma so stupid when she saw the NC-17 (under 17 not admitted) sign, she went home and got 16 friends.
Yo momma so stupid she told everyone that she was, "Illegitiment" because she couldn't read.
Yo momma so stupid that she puts lipstick on her head just to make-up her mind.
Yo momma so stupid you have to dig for her IQ!
Yo momma so stupid she took a cup to see Juice.
Yo momma so stupid she asked you, "What is the number for 911?"
Yo momma so stupid she got stabbed in a shoot out.
Yo momma so stupid she took a spoon to the superbowl.
Yo momma so stupid she called Dan Quayle for a spell check.
Yo momma so stupid she stepped on a crack and broke her own back.
Yo momma so stupid she thought she needed a token to get on Soul Train.
Yo momma so stupid when asked on an application, "Sex?" she marked, "M, F and sometimes Wednesday too."
Yo momma so stupid she took the Pepsi challenge and chose Jif.
Yo momma so stupid when you stand next to her you hear the ocean!
Yo momma so stupid she thinks Fleetwood Mac is a new hamburger at McDonalds!
Yo momma so stupid that she thought Boyz II Men was a day care center.
Yo momma so stupid when she went to take the 44 bus, she took the 22 twice instead.
Yo momma so stupid she jumped out the window and went up.
Yo momma so stupid she thought a quarterback was an income tax refund.
Yo momma so stupid she took a umbrella to see Purple Rain.
Yo momma so stupid that under, "Education," on her job application, she put, "Hooked on Phonics."
Yo momma so stupid she put out the cigarette butt that was heating your house.
Yo momma so stupid she watches, "The Three Stooges" and takes notes.
Yo momma so stupid was born on Independence Day and can't remember her birthday.
Yo momma so stupid she thought gangrene was another golf course.
Yo momma so stupid that she went to a Clippers game to get a hair cut.
Yo momma so stupid, she couldn't read an audio book.
Yo momma so stupid it take her a month to get rid of the 7 day itch.
Yo momma so stupid she stands up on an empty bus.
Yo momma so stupid it take her a week to get rid of a 24 hourr virus.
Yo momma so stupid it take her a day to cook a 3 minute egg.
Yo momma so stupid she has to ask for help to use hamburger helper .
Yo momma so stupid she went to Disney World and saw a sign that said "Disney World - Left" so she went home.
Yo momma so stupid she asked me what kind of jeans I had on and I said, "Guess" so she said, "Levi's."
Yo momma so old, she has Jesus' beeper number!
Yo momma so old, her social security number is 1!
Yo momma so old, she older than yo grandma!
Yo momma so old that when God said let the be light, she hit the switch!
Yo momma so old that when she was in school, there was no history class.
Yo momma so old, she owes Jesus 3 bucks!
Yo momma so old she's in Jesus's yearbook!
Yo momma so old she has a picture of Moses in her yearbook.
Yo momma so old her birth certificate says expired on it.
Yo momma so old she knew Burger King while he was still a prince.
Yo momma so old she was a waitress at the Last Supper.
Yo momma so old she ran track with dinosaurs.
Yo momma so old her birth certificate is in Roman numerals.
Yo momma so old when she reads the bible she reminisces.
Yo momma so old she sat behind Jesus in the third grade.
Yo momma so old and stupid she knew the Virgin Mary when she was 10 and said, "Li'l Mary will never amount to anything".
Yo momma so old she was Jesus Wet Nurse.
Yo momma so old shes blind from the big bang.
Yo momma so old even God calls her mother!
Yo momma so poor, she bounces food stamps!!
Yo momma so poor, she can't afford to live in a two story Cheerio box!
Yo momma so poor she can't afford to pay attention!
Yo momma so poor when I ring the doorbell I hear the toilet flush!
Yo momma so poor she went to McDonald's and put a milkshake on layaway.
Yo momma so poor your family ate cereal with a fork to save milk.
Yo momma so poor burglars break in her house and leave money.
Yo Momma so poor she can't afford the o or the r.
Yo Momma so poor when I saw her kicking a can down the street, I asked her what she was doing, and she said, "Moving."
Yo Momma so poor when she goes to KFC, she has to lick other people's fingers!
Yo Momma so poor when I ring the doorbell she says, "DING!"
Yo Momma so poor her face is on the front of a food stamp.
Yo Momma is so poor when she heard about the last supper she thought she had ran out of food stamps.
Yo Momma so poor she was in K-Mart with a box of Hefty bags. I said, "What ya doin'?" She said, "Buying luggage."
Yo Momma so poor she drives a peanut.
Yo Momma so poor she waves around a popsicle stick and calls it air conditioning.
Yo Momma so poor she does drive by shootings on the bus.
Yo Momma so poor you put RoundUp on the weeds and she said, "There goes breakfast, lunch, and dinner!"
Yo Momma so poor you asked her where the facilities were, and she said, "Pick a corner, any corner."
Yo Momma so poor I walked into your house and 3 roaches tripped me %26amp; tried to take my wallet!
Do you know the story about the little old woman that lives in a shoe? Well, Yo mama so poor she live in a flip flop!
Yo momma like a shot gun, two cocks and she blows!
Yo momma like Domino's pizza -- Something for nothing.
Yo momma like spoiled milk, fat and chunky!
Yo momma like cake mix, 15 servings per package!
Yo momma like a bowling ball: She's picked up, fingered, and thrown in the gutter.
Yo momma like a Toyota: "Oh what a feelin'!"
Yo momma like Orange Crush: "Good Vibrations!"
Yo momma like a hockey team...changes her pads every three periods!
Yo momma like chinese food: sweet, sour and cheap!
Yo momma is like a racing car...chick burned four rubbers in one night.
Yo momma like castlebury stew: servings are family size.
Yo mommas teeth are so yellow, traffic slows down when she smiles!
Yo mommas teeth are so yellow, she spits butter!
Yo mommas teeth are so yellow, I can't believe its not butter.
Yo mama jokes?
Great. Have any jokes for people's DEAD mothers?
Reply:nice! but you forgot my favorite: yo mamas so fat when she fell down, she rocked herself to sleep tryin to get back up!
Reply:you momma so fat when god said let there be light he had to ask her to move
yo momma so stupid she tried to arrange m'n'ms in alphabetical order
yo momma so stupid she tripped over a cordless phone
yo momma so stupid she ran up to a bus and said "where's the creme filling?"
yo momma so fat she uses semi wheels as buttons
Reply:Yo mama so nasty, when we talked on the phone i got an ear infection.
Yo mama so hairy, she body doubles for cousin It.
Yo mama underarms so hairy she looks like she got Don king in a headlock.
You daddy like KFC cause it has more breast and less grease than yo mama.
Reply:nice jokes but did you have to write that much one 2 five would of been enough and hear is one for you :your mumma is so dumb that she thought subway made trains
Reply:Sweeeeeeet. Hey I got a couple
Yo mama is sooooooooo fat that instead of signing up for weight watchers she signs up for whale watchers as the whale
Yo mama is so fat that when she cuts herself shaving marshmellow fluff comes out.
Yo mama is so fat that when she went to the doctor for a blood test they found bacon bits in her blood.
Reply:I loved the Yo Mama Jokes on the Robot Chicken Star Wars Special.
It was Skywalker against Darth Vader and Skywalker says
"Yo mama is so dumb, she kept saying 'Are not!' to R2!"
Get it? 'R2'
and then;
"Yo momma's so stupid, she thought Jar Jar came with pickles pickles"
"I said yo momma's so fat, Jabba the Hutt said DAAAAAMN!"
Reply:not bad
Reply:Yo momma so black she can go to a funeral butt naked and still be properly dressed!
Reply:i love these......so many, though.
Reply:LOL nice not bad at all
Where did u find this?
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Funny joke!?
A fellow was ordered to lose 75 pounds, due to VERY serious health risks. As he wondered how in the heck he would ever do it, he ran across an ad in the newspaper for a guaranteed weight loss program. "Guaranteed my ***", he thought to himself, but desperate, he calls them up and subscribes to the 3 day 10 pound weight loss program.
The next day there is a knock at his door and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptous, athletic, beautiful babe dressed in nothing but a pair of running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company.
The sign reads, "If you can catch me you can have me!"
Without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her.
After they are through and she leaves, he thinks to himself, "I like the way this company does business."
The same girl shows up for the next two days and the same thing happens. On the fourth day he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost ten pounds, as promised.
So, he calls the company and orders from them their 5 day/ 20 pound program. As expected, the next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunningly beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life, wearing nothing but running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me."
He's after her in a shot. This girl is in great shape and it takes a while to catch her, but when he does, it's worth every cramp and wheeze. She is by far the best he's ever had. For the next four days, the same routine happens and much to his delight on the fifth day, he weighs himself and found he has lost another twenty pounds as promised!
He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7 day/50 pound loss program. "Are you sure," asks the representative on the phone, "this is our most rigorous program..." "Absolutely," he replies. "I haven't felt this great in years!"
The next day there is a knock at the door and when he opens it he finds Richard Simmons standing there wearing nothing but pink racing spikes and a sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, I can have you!"
Funny joke!?
omg if that dude isn't gay i'm sure he lost more than 50 pounds.
great joke!
Reply:oh that's the best
Reply:this was here a couple days back but still good :]
Reply:funny joke
Reply:Funny
Reply:LMAO THAT IS SO FUNNY!!
Reply:i likey
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The next day there is a knock at his door and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptous, athletic, beautiful babe dressed in nothing but a pair of running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company.
The sign reads, "If you can catch me you can have me!"
Without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her.
After they are through and she leaves, he thinks to himself, "I like the way this company does business."
The same girl shows up for the next two days and the same thing happens. On the fourth day he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost ten pounds, as promised.
So, he calls the company and orders from them their 5 day/ 20 pound program. As expected, the next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunningly beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life, wearing nothing but running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me."
He's after her in a shot. This girl is in great shape and it takes a while to catch her, but when he does, it's worth every cramp and wheeze. She is by far the best he's ever had. For the next four days, the same routine happens and much to his delight on the fifth day, he weighs himself and found he has lost another twenty pounds as promised!
He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7 day/50 pound loss program. "Are you sure," asks the representative on the phone, "this is our most rigorous program..." "Absolutely," he replies. "I haven't felt this great in years!"
The next day there is a knock at the door and when he opens it he finds Richard Simmons standing there wearing nothing but pink racing spikes and a sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, I can have you!"
Funny joke!?
omg if that dude isn't gay i'm sure he lost more than 50 pounds.
great joke!
Reply:oh that's the best
Reply:this was here a couple days back but still good :]
Reply:funny joke
Reply:Funny
Reply:LMAO THAT IS SO FUNNY!!
Reply:i likey
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What to wear to a casual Christmas party?
My husband is having there Christmas party at Main event. Where we will be bowling playing games racing race cars and who knows what else. Anyway I'm planing to wear jeans but not a clue on what kind of top or shoes. 1st time to mean the boss and everyone in the office. So I want to look gooood but not overly done up?
What to wear to a casual Christmas party?
I live in the south, too, so I understand how the weather can be this time of year. Layering is a great way to plan for any type of weather. Find a nice button up type shirt or even perhaps a cotton v-neck that you can wear with a nice jacket if it's cold that day. Nice jeans or khakis would be a good choice. If you're going to be playing games, bowling, wear comfortable, supportive shoes with good socks- leave the heels at home.
Reply:top, a really cute sweater
shoes, maybe some cute nice sneakers?
lol ok maybe a cute flowy top if its warmer? http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?cat...
Reply:Something funky and fun....maybe some red cowgirl boots and a cute red sweater.
Reply:Wear dark jeans. Dark jeans look more dressy than light jeans. As for the top, wear a gold sweater. It dresses up a little without sacrificing comfort. You can accessorize to look nice but can always take them off if you are bowling. As for shoes, go ahead and wear sneakers but make them more like street shoes than athletic wear. Slim black street shoes would be nice.
Reply:Some black slacks, Red blouse not too fancy or a red sweater, add a Christmas pin and I would find some black casual flat shoes.
Reply:A little black dress never fails for any occasion
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What to wear to a casual Christmas party?
I live in the south, too, so I understand how the weather can be this time of year. Layering is a great way to plan for any type of weather. Find a nice button up type shirt or even perhaps a cotton v-neck that you can wear with a nice jacket if it's cold that day. Nice jeans or khakis would be a good choice. If you're going to be playing games, bowling, wear comfortable, supportive shoes with good socks- leave the heels at home.
Reply:top, a really cute sweater
shoes, maybe some cute nice sneakers?
lol ok maybe a cute flowy top if its warmer? http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?cat...
Reply:Something funky and fun....maybe some red cowgirl boots and a cute red sweater.
Reply:Wear dark jeans. Dark jeans look more dressy than light jeans. As for the top, wear a gold sweater. It dresses up a little without sacrificing comfort. You can accessorize to look nice but can always take them off if you are bowling. As for shoes, go ahead and wear sneakers but make them more like street shoes than athletic wear. Slim black street shoes would be nice.
Reply:Some black slacks, Red blouse not too fancy or a red sweater, add a Christmas pin and I would find some black casual flat shoes.
Reply:A little black dress never fails for any occasion
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SPD Pedals for Road Bicycling?
I'm a former road racer (15 years ago) looking to get back into cycling on a recreational level. I'm trying to decide on a pedal/shoe system. I used to have Time pedals so I am used to the hardcore option of cleats and walking around like a pigeon. I would do it again (probably with LOOK), except that I see that SPD's with mountain bike shoes and recessed cleats look pretty good, pretty stable. I'd like to go ahead with this option except I'm worried that the SPD platform looks really small and I wonder if eventually I will get tired of the lessor foot support. The guys I ride with now all have road systems, but I'm all about comfort at this point.
My goals are recreational riding and maybe a doing a century one or twice a year, absolutely no racing (or even hardcore sprinting) anymore for me.
SPD Pedals for Road Bicycling?
Yeah they are fine.
I use both a recessed mtb style shoe and a normal road shoe.(both on spd cleats). If I was competing I would stay with the road cleats. There is little difference in performance. I prefer the SPD's nowdays. Find them easier to clip into and pull out of in an emergency. The modern shoes spread the load evening out the foot support
I use the normal road shoes mostly. (The recessed walking shoes are a bit bulkier around the heal.) I don't need to walk around much normally.
If walking around a bit or touring I go for the recessed shoe makes life so much easier.
I've put some 20 000 miles on the SPD's and they are still going strong
Reply:Just a post-question note. I bought a pair of Pearl Isumi shoes (mountain) and SPD cleats and I have been very happy with them over about 3 rides and maybe 50 miles. Can't feel any "hot spots." Thanks again for the help on my question. Report It
Reply:Because of the small platform of SPDs, they are prone to giving uncomfortable hotspots in the foot. A stiff shoe will alleviate this problem but doesn't always work completely for everybody. My biggest observation in my experience is that about 80-90% of the people who fall down while clipped in at a stop sign (not counting clipless newbies) were using SPDs (road and MTB versions). SPD-SL, which is similar to Look, doesn't have that problem. SPDs are very versatile but there are issues that you should consider when deciding on a pedal.
As far as shoes, Sidis have the best fit if you have slim feet but they have some sole flex. Carnacs have bigger toe boxes and very stiff soles. My faves are DMTs, which work for wide feet and are super stiff soled, lightweight and less expensive than the other two.
Reply:I'm a very casual rider myself, and use SPDs on both a mountain and my road bike... Perhaps more telling, I use them in Spinning class - I've been pleased with them for all uses so far. There seems to be a wide variety of "road like" shoes that allow you to use the recessed SPD cleat; I use a pretty sneaker-like shimano shoe for all my riding - it's served well so far.
Reply:I have found that with a stiff enough shoe, the pedal (or platform) doesn't matter as much...
I prefer the DuraAce SPD SL (similar in design to the Time or Look pedals), but several of my friends like the basic SPD style on both their mountain bikes and road bikes...
I also like my Crank Brothers Eggbeaters on my mountain bike...
So, as long as you have a good shoe and your bike is set up correctly for you, then I say go for whatever pedal you like otherwise...
Reply:If your looking for SPD with a platform Try the Shimano PD-424. They have a resin cage around the pedal. I use them on my Bacchetta High Racer (Recumbent) and I use the Sidi MTB shoes with the recessed cleats.
The nice thing about the PD-424 is the resin cage is replaceable and removable so if you decide too, you can use just the pedal. Either way you won't have walking problems.
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My goals are recreational riding and maybe a doing a century one or twice a year, absolutely no racing (or even hardcore sprinting) anymore for me.
SPD Pedals for Road Bicycling?
Yeah they are fine.
I use both a recessed mtb style shoe and a normal road shoe.(both on spd cleats). If I was competing I would stay with the road cleats. There is little difference in performance. I prefer the SPD's nowdays. Find them easier to clip into and pull out of in an emergency. The modern shoes spread the load evening out the foot support
I use the normal road shoes mostly. (The recessed walking shoes are a bit bulkier around the heal.) I don't need to walk around much normally.
If walking around a bit or touring I go for the recessed shoe makes life so much easier.
I've put some 20 000 miles on the SPD's and they are still going strong
Reply:Just a post-question note. I bought a pair of Pearl Isumi shoes (mountain) and SPD cleats and I have been very happy with them over about 3 rides and maybe 50 miles. Can't feel any "hot spots." Thanks again for the help on my question. Report It
Reply:Because of the small platform of SPDs, they are prone to giving uncomfortable hotspots in the foot. A stiff shoe will alleviate this problem but doesn't always work completely for everybody. My biggest observation in my experience is that about 80-90% of the people who fall down while clipped in at a stop sign (not counting clipless newbies) were using SPDs (road and MTB versions). SPD-SL, which is similar to Look, doesn't have that problem. SPDs are very versatile but there are issues that you should consider when deciding on a pedal.
As far as shoes, Sidis have the best fit if you have slim feet but they have some sole flex. Carnacs have bigger toe boxes and very stiff soles. My faves are DMTs, which work for wide feet and are super stiff soled, lightweight and less expensive than the other two.
Reply:I'm a very casual rider myself, and use SPDs on both a mountain and my road bike... Perhaps more telling, I use them in Spinning class - I've been pleased with them for all uses so far. There seems to be a wide variety of "road like" shoes that allow you to use the recessed SPD cleat; I use a pretty sneaker-like shimano shoe for all my riding - it's served well so far.
Reply:I have found that with a stiff enough shoe, the pedal (or platform) doesn't matter as much...
I prefer the DuraAce SPD SL (similar in design to the Time or Look pedals), but several of my friends like the basic SPD style on both their mountain bikes and road bikes...
I also like my Crank Brothers Eggbeaters on my mountain bike...
So, as long as you have a good shoe and your bike is set up correctly for you, then I say go for whatever pedal you like otherwise...
Reply:If your looking for SPD with a platform Try the Shimano PD-424. They have a resin cage around the pedal. I use them on my Bacchetta High Racer (Recumbent) and I use the Sidi MTB shoes with the recessed cleats.
The nice thing about the PD-424 is the resin cage is replaceable and removable so if you decide too, you can use just the pedal. Either way you won't have walking problems.
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Clubpenguin questions?
How many sled racing tracks r ther?
-2-3-4-6
wat is the name of the big fish in Ice Fising?
How do u get a Pin?
Wat day does the paper come out?
How dus the pink puffle play?
-Blows Bubbles-skips with a skipping rope-Flies around wearing a properller cap-Rolls a ball around
Wich game has a shark in it?
Wich of these rooms dusent hav a game in it?
-Book room-Pet Shop-Loge Attic-Beach
Wat item is thrown out of the truck in level 4 of Bean Counters?
Wat item is always hiddin in a different place in the clothing catolog everymonth?
-the red scarf-the green running shoes-the viking helmet-the chef hat
Wat is the name of captin rockhoppers ship?
-The Swift swimmer-The Voyage-The Ice Breaker-The Migrator
Wich colour of puffle can catch on fire?
Wich of these games has a shark in it?
jet pack adven-cart surfr-macala-sled racing
Which of these rooms dont hav music in bakround?coffee,club,pizza,pet
wich room has a cookoo clok?
wat room can u find old copies of penguin times?
Clubpenguin questions?
4
mullet
hover over it and step on it
thursday
skipping rope
ice fishing
beach
flower pot
viking helmet
the migrator
black
jet pack
pet shop
ski lodge
bioler room.
wow long amount of questions, hope this helps :)
btw i asked my bro for the answers he loves club penguin lol.
Reply:Do you know the answers ?
Reply:hubba bubba bubblegum
Reply:Wow you ask alot of questions!
Reply:lol
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-2-3-4-6
wat is the name of the big fish in Ice Fising?
How do u get a Pin?
Wat day does the paper come out?
How dus the pink puffle play?
-Blows Bubbles-skips with a skipping rope-Flies around wearing a properller cap-Rolls a ball around
Wich game has a shark in it?
Wich of these rooms dusent hav a game in it?
-Book room-Pet Shop-Loge Attic-Beach
Wat item is thrown out of the truck in level 4 of Bean Counters?
Wat item is always hiddin in a different place in the clothing catolog everymonth?
-the red scarf-the green running shoes-the viking helmet-the chef hat
Wat is the name of captin rockhoppers ship?
-The Swift swimmer-The Voyage-The Ice Breaker-The Migrator
Wich colour of puffle can catch on fire?
Wich of these games has a shark in it?
jet pack adven-cart surfr-macala-sled racing
Which of these rooms dont hav music in bakround?coffee,club,pizza,pet
wich room has a cookoo clok?
wat room can u find old copies of penguin times?
Clubpenguin questions?
4
mullet
hover over it and step on it
thursday
skipping rope
ice fishing
beach
flower pot
viking helmet
the migrator
black
jet pack
pet shop
ski lodge
bioler room.
wow long amount of questions, hope this helps :)
btw i asked my bro for the answers he loves club penguin lol.
Reply:Do you know the answers ?
Reply:hubba bubba bubblegum
Reply:Wow you ask alot of questions!
Reply:lol
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Funny joke!?
A fellow was ordered to lose 75 pounds, due to VERY serious health risks. As he wondered how in the heck he would ever do it, he ran across an ad in the newspaper for a guaranteed weight loss program. "Guaranteed my ***", he thought to himself, but desperate, he calls them up and subscribes to the 3 day 10 pound weight loss program.
The next day there is a knock at his door and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptous, athletic, beautiful babe dressed in nothing but a pair of running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company.
The sign reads, "If you can catch me you can have me!"
Without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her.
After they are through and she leaves, he thinks to himself, "I like the way this company does business."
The same girl shows up for the next two days and the same thing happens. On the fourth day he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost ten pounds, as promised.
So, he calls the company and orders from them their 5 day/ 20 pound program. As expected, the next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunningly beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life, wearing nothing but running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me."
He's after her in a shot. This girl is in great shape and it takes a while to catch her, but when he does, it's worth every cramp and wheeze. She is by far the best he's ever had. For the next four days, the same routine happens and much to his delight on the fifth day, he weighs himself and found he has lost another twenty pounds as promised!
He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7 day/50 pound loss program. "Are you sure," asks the representative on the phone, "this is our most rigorous program..." "Absolutely," he replies. "I haven't felt this great in years!"
The next day there is a knock at the door and when he opens it he finds Richard Simmons standing there wearing nothing but pink racing spikes and a sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, I can have you!"
Funny joke!?
HAHAHAHA that is a GREAT!!!!! joke i love that but its kinda gross but funny!
credot
The next day there is a knock at his door and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptous, athletic, beautiful babe dressed in nothing but a pair of running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company.
The sign reads, "If you can catch me you can have me!"
Without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her.
After they are through and she leaves, he thinks to himself, "I like the way this company does business."
The same girl shows up for the next two days and the same thing happens. On the fourth day he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost ten pounds, as promised.
So, he calls the company and orders from them their 5 day/ 20 pound program. As expected, the next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunningly beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life, wearing nothing but running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me."
He's after her in a shot. This girl is in great shape and it takes a while to catch her, but when he does, it's worth every cramp and wheeze. She is by far the best he's ever had. For the next four days, the same routine happens and much to his delight on the fifth day, he weighs himself and found he has lost another twenty pounds as promised!
He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7 day/50 pound loss program. "Are you sure," asks the representative on the phone, "this is our most rigorous program..." "Absolutely," he replies. "I haven't felt this great in years!"
The next day there is a knock at the door and when he opens it he finds Richard Simmons standing there wearing nothing but pink racing spikes and a sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, I can have you!"
Funny joke!?
HAHAHAHA that is a GREAT!!!!! joke i love that but its kinda gross but funny!
credot
CYCLISTS - (Pic) What do you think of my new road bike?
Check pic:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o197/...
For those experienced and seasoned riders, what do you think of my new road bike? 2nd hand it was $420 for the bike, shoes, helmet, pedals, computer etc. It's aluminium, not carbon. It's a 9 speed.
Your crit would depend on what I use it for. I bought it as I'd like to be a racing demon. There's a major cycle race, 109km, in March that I want to train for. So I guess it's not for casual cruises among the flower beds at the park. I want to learn to ride, and fast.
Concerns I have are (as posted previously) :
- the seat anhialates my butt
- I can't seem to go fast enough on straights
- I can't go up hills, the smallest gear setting is SO tough
- it might not be the lightest bike, kind of on the heavy side
Did I make a mistake choosing a road bike? A mountain bike with road tyres would be so much safer, easier to control, more familiar. Any thoughts or comments to all of the above?
Thanks :)
CYCLISTS - (Pic) What do you think of my new road bike?
I actually think you got a pretty sweet deal -- it's a real nice bike! Definitely check out your local bike shop though, and talk to them about getting a new seat. As for the issue with the gears/going up hills -- just give it some time and practice, practice, practice. As you become more of a seasoned rider (it'll happen quicker than you think!) the strain of getting up those hills will definitely ease up a bit. (I ride everyday, but if I even skip just 1 week, wow -- my body and my bike start not getting along at all.) I think you made the right choice. Enjoy it to the fullest, and ride as much as you can. =)
Reply:Here is what I see taking a look at the picture.
1. The seat is crazy high. Unless it is an optical illusion, it appears the seat is at least 6 inches higher than your handlebars. That is way too great a differential and should be incredibly uncomfortable to ride. Additionally, the bike will feel quite unstable in this configuration. I imagine you feel as if you have all of your weight on your hands and arms as you ride. If the seat really needs to be this high, you probably have too small a frame size.
2. Looks as if the steering tube was cut off pretty short. Thus, if you seat needs to be this high, there is no real easy way to raise the handlebars without buying some hardware.
3. You have the seat pointed downward. This will tend to throw all of your weight onto your hands and arms, as well. It will also make you feel as if you are constantly slipping forward off the seat.
When you get the seat to the proper height, you really want it to be pretty level from front to back. I know many menfolk think they are protecting their jewels by tipping the seat forward, but it really doesn't work. Set it level.
I'd really recommend a trip to a local bicycle shop to get them to help you get the bike set up properly.
Regarding how slow the bike seems, you need to remember the bike doesn't win the race. It merely carries the rider to victory (or ignonomy, as the case may be). You need to get yourself into shape if you want to be competitive. If you are serious about racing, you need to educate yourself about getting in shape. I suggest you go buy Joe Friel's "The Cyclist Training Bible." It is a great book to introduce you to bicycle racing.
Finally, did you buy the wrong sort of bike? Well, if you want to do a road race, you need a road bike. Showing up at a road race with a mountain bike (even with road tires) would be like showing up at a gun fight with a butter knife. On the other hand, if you are planning to enter a mountain bike race in March, you certainly did buy the wrong bike.
I think you'll find when you get the bike set up properly for yourself that it'll feel much better, you'll go faster and feel more stable.
Hope this helps.
Reply:It is a good deal on a good starter bike
I couldnt go up hill very well when I got my 2007 Allez Pro
LOL
I was used to the mt. bike gears on my Epic
After about a thousand miles in these s. az high desert mountains, I find the opposite.
When I get back on the Epic off road, the big ring doesnt seam big enough.
On the straights, learn to spin, train in the big ring as much as you can.
Weight, not light but it will do till you get your income tax and get a new Tarmac HEEHE
Try a body geometry seat from specialized I use them on all my bikes and have not had a sore but t yet
Good luck
Reply:i hate anything to do with riding on the road. your wasting your time
Reply:Some adjustment will help . Seat ? Try it out and tilt it . It will be good and nice fast ride for really good price . Nothing wrong about the gearing in this bike , I personally like it ! Tough gearing is good for you in this bike if you want to be racing demon ! By the way , this is the best way to devolop racing style and it will not take long to you to live with this gearing if you ride enough . This bike I think will help you to be much stronger and faster cyclist !
Reply:Your bike looks very nice!
Try changing to a more comfortable saddle. It might help.
You will need to improve your leg power and endurance to be fast on straights.
Roadbikes are really hard for climbing when at low speeds.
Try increasing your cadence around 80-90 rpm at your lowest gear when climbing and you will see the difference. It is easier to climb at higher speeds.
It is ok for a training bike. Light bikes greatly lighten up your wallet and bank account. If you are going to be serious in cycling then I think that it is time for you to invest in lighter bikes.
Reply:The bike is fine for your needs, but it is not set up correctly, which is the main reason that you are having problems. At first glance the saddle is too high, which is typical of many beginners. You have the front of the saddle tilted down. The saddle should be basically level fore and aft. Sit on the saddle and put the heels of your feet on the pedals. You should be able to back pedal and just be able to keep your heels on the pedals at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Adjust your saddle downward until you can do this. This will give you a better starting point from which to make further adjustments to the bike's setup.
Ideally you should take the bike to a good LBS and have them set it up correctly for you. That is the best thing that you can do to improve both your performance and comfort. If you prefer to set the bike up yourself, expect that it will take years, and much trial and error to get it set up correctly.
Reply:A few quick comments.
Even if you lowered the seat some from the picture, the bike looks like it would be way to small for you. That will in turn make the bike hard to handle and very inefficient. Also, if the seat post is pulled out too far, it could cause the seat post to fail and break.
I would make sure the bike fits you properly before worrying about the saddle too much. While different saddles fit people differently, if your bike is too small and you are leaning to far down to reach the handlebars, any saddle will be uncomfortable.
What kind of hills are you riding on. The bigger the hill, the lower the gear. The lowest gear is the big ring in front and the smallest gear in the back. When riding around on flat ground, experiment with the different gears to see what is easier and harder. You will go faster with a larger gear, but it will make it harder to climb hills.
If you are worried at all, go to a local bike shop (not Wal-mart or other big-box stores) and get their opinion.
Good luck.
Reply:Given your height I would have started trying around a 58 cm standard sized frame.(measured centre of pedals to top of seat post). It is always hard to tell from a pic especially when it is a compact frame with a tapering top tube. This one looks a smaller than that.
There are many ways to get the saddle the right height. If your pelvis rocks even a little you are too high. If you can lock you knee straight clipped in and on the saddle then your ankle should be bent as far past 90 degrees as possible.
The saddle should be as close to level as possible erring slightly towards front down. It does look narrow for a newbie, change it. Get a print of your sit bones (ischial tuberosities) by sitting on carbon paper or play doh (on a hard surface) this will help getting the right width. A good set of knicks (shorts) wouldn't go astray either.
Flip your stem it is a simple job.(You might have room for a spacer ,but don't count on it.) Five Allen head screws.(retighten the one on top first) This will raise your bars a bit and reduce the weight on your arms. It will also tend to take weight off you peritoneum. Bending your back more will also help. A straight back does not equal good cycling posture.
If this doesn't get you to the stage where you are reasonably comfortable then changing to a longer steeper stem should get you closer. If your still having trouble then your talking forks then frame.
Good luck. If you can get it to fit it was a great buy.
Reply:Your butt will adapt, make sure the seat is tilted DOWN a couple of degrees.
If the smallest gear is tough, and you want to ride fast, suck it up and get in shape.
You should be able to change your gearing if you want to go faster (like in the 40mph or faster zone), but the consequences can be brutal for inexperienced riders...what do you really need to prove?
Road bikes turn really fast, and are sketchy at high speeds for inexperienced riders.
Mountain bikes are more user friendly, and you can get any kind of workout that you like.
Who cares how much it weighs, just go out and crank!
Reply:It looks like an out and out road bike. Maybe you wanted a touring bike instead? 9 speeds? Did you mean 14? This is for super fit people who would still zoom up the hill and not miss the extra gears. I've been left for dust by road racing people when we get to the hills. It doesn't look too heavy to me.
As for saddles, a good shop will let you try out saddles. You need to do a couple of miles to see if you will get on with a particular saddle. The alu frame is rigid and this transmits more of the shocks to you.
Reply:First of all, the bike is way to small for you. The frame looks to be about a 53cm. If you are 6'3", you will need a bigger frame. It's not just about raising of lowering the seat. The entire bike must fit, this includes the top tube, stem height, handlebar width, and stem length. Otherwise you will be too cramped or the bike will be unsafe. Go here and check out how to measure yourself correctly...
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/bikefit/
Also, from the picture, your seat should be level, not pointing downward.
It also looks like the rear wheel is rubbing against the frame. That could be slowing you down too. I've never heard of the Omega Vortex. It could be a department store frame. It looks like you have nice wheels and components, so you may be able to switch them over to a new frame.
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http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o197/...
For those experienced and seasoned riders, what do you think of my new road bike? 2nd hand it was $420 for the bike, shoes, helmet, pedals, computer etc. It's aluminium, not carbon. It's a 9 speed.
Your crit would depend on what I use it for. I bought it as I'd like to be a racing demon. There's a major cycle race, 109km, in March that I want to train for. So I guess it's not for casual cruises among the flower beds at the park. I want to learn to ride, and fast.
Concerns I have are (as posted previously) :
- the seat anhialates my butt
- I can't seem to go fast enough on straights
- I can't go up hills, the smallest gear setting is SO tough
- it might not be the lightest bike, kind of on the heavy side
Did I make a mistake choosing a road bike? A mountain bike with road tyres would be so much safer, easier to control, more familiar. Any thoughts or comments to all of the above?
Thanks :)
CYCLISTS - (Pic) What do you think of my new road bike?
I actually think you got a pretty sweet deal -- it's a real nice bike! Definitely check out your local bike shop though, and talk to them about getting a new seat. As for the issue with the gears/going up hills -- just give it some time and practice, practice, practice. As you become more of a seasoned rider (it'll happen quicker than you think!) the strain of getting up those hills will definitely ease up a bit. (I ride everyday, but if I even skip just 1 week, wow -- my body and my bike start not getting along at all.) I think you made the right choice. Enjoy it to the fullest, and ride as much as you can. =)
Reply:Here is what I see taking a look at the picture.
1. The seat is crazy high. Unless it is an optical illusion, it appears the seat is at least 6 inches higher than your handlebars. That is way too great a differential and should be incredibly uncomfortable to ride. Additionally, the bike will feel quite unstable in this configuration. I imagine you feel as if you have all of your weight on your hands and arms as you ride. If the seat really needs to be this high, you probably have too small a frame size.
2. Looks as if the steering tube was cut off pretty short. Thus, if you seat needs to be this high, there is no real easy way to raise the handlebars without buying some hardware.
3. You have the seat pointed downward. This will tend to throw all of your weight onto your hands and arms, as well. It will also make you feel as if you are constantly slipping forward off the seat.
When you get the seat to the proper height, you really want it to be pretty level from front to back. I know many menfolk think they are protecting their jewels by tipping the seat forward, but it really doesn't work. Set it level.
I'd really recommend a trip to a local bicycle shop to get them to help you get the bike set up properly.
Regarding how slow the bike seems, you need to remember the bike doesn't win the race. It merely carries the rider to victory (or ignonomy, as the case may be). You need to get yourself into shape if you want to be competitive. If you are serious about racing, you need to educate yourself about getting in shape. I suggest you go buy Joe Friel's "The Cyclist Training Bible." It is a great book to introduce you to bicycle racing.
Finally, did you buy the wrong sort of bike? Well, if you want to do a road race, you need a road bike. Showing up at a road race with a mountain bike (even with road tires) would be like showing up at a gun fight with a butter knife. On the other hand, if you are planning to enter a mountain bike race in March, you certainly did buy the wrong bike.
I think you'll find when you get the bike set up properly for yourself that it'll feel much better, you'll go faster and feel more stable.
Hope this helps.
Reply:It is a good deal on a good starter bike
I couldnt go up hill very well when I got my 2007 Allez Pro
LOL
I was used to the mt. bike gears on my Epic
After about a thousand miles in these s. az high desert mountains, I find the opposite.
When I get back on the Epic off road, the big ring doesnt seam big enough.
On the straights, learn to spin, train in the big ring as much as you can.
Weight, not light but it will do till you get your income tax and get a new Tarmac HEEHE
Try a body geometry seat from specialized I use them on all my bikes and have not had a sore but t yet
Good luck
Reply:i hate anything to do with riding on the road. your wasting your time
Reply:Some adjustment will help . Seat ? Try it out and tilt it . It will be good and nice fast ride for really good price . Nothing wrong about the gearing in this bike , I personally like it ! Tough gearing is good for you in this bike if you want to be racing demon ! By the way , this is the best way to devolop racing style and it will not take long to you to live with this gearing if you ride enough . This bike I think will help you to be much stronger and faster cyclist !
Reply:Your bike looks very nice!
Try changing to a more comfortable saddle. It might help.
You will need to improve your leg power and endurance to be fast on straights.
Roadbikes are really hard for climbing when at low speeds.
Try increasing your cadence around 80-90 rpm at your lowest gear when climbing and you will see the difference. It is easier to climb at higher speeds.
It is ok for a training bike. Light bikes greatly lighten up your wallet and bank account. If you are going to be serious in cycling then I think that it is time for you to invest in lighter bikes.
Reply:The bike is fine for your needs, but it is not set up correctly, which is the main reason that you are having problems. At first glance the saddle is too high, which is typical of many beginners. You have the front of the saddle tilted down. The saddle should be basically level fore and aft. Sit on the saddle and put the heels of your feet on the pedals. You should be able to back pedal and just be able to keep your heels on the pedals at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Adjust your saddle downward until you can do this. This will give you a better starting point from which to make further adjustments to the bike's setup.
Ideally you should take the bike to a good LBS and have them set it up correctly for you. That is the best thing that you can do to improve both your performance and comfort. If you prefer to set the bike up yourself, expect that it will take years, and much trial and error to get it set up correctly.
Reply:A few quick comments.
Even if you lowered the seat some from the picture, the bike looks like it would be way to small for you. That will in turn make the bike hard to handle and very inefficient. Also, if the seat post is pulled out too far, it could cause the seat post to fail and break.
I would make sure the bike fits you properly before worrying about the saddle too much. While different saddles fit people differently, if your bike is too small and you are leaning to far down to reach the handlebars, any saddle will be uncomfortable.
What kind of hills are you riding on. The bigger the hill, the lower the gear. The lowest gear is the big ring in front and the smallest gear in the back. When riding around on flat ground, experiment with the different gears to see what is easier and harder. You will go faster with a larger gear, but it will make it harder to climb hills.
If you are worried at all, go to a local bike shop (not Wal-mart or other big-box stores) and get their opinion.
Good luck.
Reply:Given your height I would have started trying around a 58 cm standard sized frame.(measured centre of pedals to top of seat post). It is always hard to tell from a pic especially when it is a compact frame with a tapering top tube. This one looks a smaller than that.
There are many ways to get the saddle the right height. If your pelvis rocks even a little you are too high. If you can lock you knee straight clipped in and on the saddle then your ankle should be bent as far past 90 degrees as possible.
The saddle should be as close to level as possible erring slightly towards front down. It does look narrow for a newbie, change it. Get a print of your sit bones (ischial tuberosities) by sitting on carbon paper or play doh (on a hard surface) this will help getting the right width. A good set of knicks (shorts) wouldn't go astray either.
Flip your stem it is a simple job.(You might have room for a spacer ,but don't count on it.) Five Allen head screws.(retighten the one on top first) This will raise your bars a bit and reduce the weight on your arms. It will also tend to take weight off you peritoneum. Bending your back more will also help. A straight back does not equal good cycling posture.
If this doesn't get you to the stage where you are reasonably comfortable then changing to a longer steeper stem should get you closer. If your still having trouble then your talking forks then frame.
Good luck. If you can get it to fit it was a great buy.
Reply:Your butt will adapt, make sure the seat is tilted DOWN a couple of degrees.
If the smallest gear is tough, and you want to ride fast, suck it up and get in shape.
You should be able to change your gearing if you want to go faster (like in the 40mph or faster zone), but the consequences can be brutal for inexperienced riders...what do you really need to prove?
Road bikes turn really fast, and are sketchy at high speeds for inexperienced riders.
Mountain bikes are more user friendly, and you can get any kind of workout that you like.
Who cares how much it weighs, just go out and crank!
Reply:It looks like an out and out road bike. Maybe you wanted a touring bike instead? 9 speeds? Did you mean 14? This is for super fit people who would still zoom up the hill and not miss the extra gears. I've been left for dust by road racing people when we get to the hills. It doesn't look too heavy to me.
As for saddles, a good shop will let you try out saddles. You need to do a couple of miles to see if you will get on with a particular saddle. The alu frame is rigid and this transmits more of the shocks to you.
Reply:First of all, the bike is way to small for you. The frame looks to be about a 53cm. If you are 6'3", you will need a bigger frame. It's not just about raising of lowering the seat. The entire bike must fit, this includes the top tube, stem height, handlebar width, and stem length. Otherwise you will be too cramped or the bike will be unsafe. Go here and check out how to measure yourself correctly...
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/bikefit/
Also, from the picture, your seat should be level, not pointing downward.
It also looks like the rear wheel is rubbing against the frame. That could be slowing you down too. I've never heard of the Omega Vortex. It could be a department store frame. It looks like you have nice wheels and components, so you may be able to switch them over to a new frame.
skin problems
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