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Title: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Kawasakinut on July 10, 2008, 02:47:34 PM
picked this baby up today $1360 for bike,shoes,helmet. all i need now is a rack for the car. triathlon here i come!!! carbon fork and rear triangle.
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Arigato on July 10, 2008, 04:41:24 PM
That's really nice. I have a Specialized mtn. bike and bmx cruiser.  It really is a great way to train for the dirtbike. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Kawasakinut on July 12, 2008, 09:52:01 AM
i'm looking at getting the stumpjumper with the hydraulic brakes next but it will be awhile as it costs $1600.
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: BDI on July 12, 2008, 11:43:30 AM
I used to ride road bikes back in the day and I always found them fulfilling they work great for there intended purpose. I tried mountian biking for a while but it always seemed to be a dissappointment for it always seemed to be a compromise. I think mountain bikes do not weigh out in the fun verses risk factor.  I don't see riding something that can potentially disable me that I have to push up a hill or pedal.
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: bunk on July 16, 2008, 01:30:35 AM
Very nice bike... I just picked one up last season.  The hardest part now for me is getting my butt up and going for a ride.  Almost everytime i ride when i hit the 20+ mile or so mark i cant help but think why the heck im doing this?? This thing should have a motor?  What am i smoking?
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Good on July 16, 2008, 04:18:38 AM
Hence, the subject! :-P :-D

Nice bike, here are my fitness tools:
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8530/vikandexcaltx9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

(http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/2741/kx5ux9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: MadKaw on July 17, 2008, 01:48:15 AM
$1300 is what I paid for my new toy... :-D
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Kawasakinut on July 17, 2008, 01:49:33 AM
$1300 is what I paid for my new toy... :-D
kaw how fast does that thing go?
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: MadKaw on July 17, 2008, 01:56:44 AM
still breakin her in, but I've hit 65(indicated) so far. only 18 miles on it right now.
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Danger4u2 on July 17, 2008, 03:07:04 AM
Hydration is an important part of any fitness regiment.  When riding in hot temps. you can loose, thru sweat, 1 pint per hour.  Gatorade works for some.............but this works for me......................... 
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: gowen on July 17, 2008, 03:14:36 AM
.............but this works for me......................... 

I'll take a crate please...or two ... or three.
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Kawasakinut on July 17, 2008, 09:30:54 AM
Hydration is an important part of any fitness regiment.  When riding in hot temps. you can loose, thru sweat, 1 pint per hour.  Gatorade works for some.............but this works for me......................... 

i like coke but no jack for me!!!
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: BDI on July 17, 2008, 12:44:01 PM
captain and coke for me thank you. 8-)
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Kawasakinut on July 20, 2008, 02:57:12 PM
  ride report: i have been riding the s#$t out of the cycle and am really satisfied at this point. just got a saris car rack for the cobalt and that is also bitchin. ima be in shape like a mofo for my first kx
ride!!!
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Jeeks on July 21, 2008, 01:49:32 AM
When is your bike gonna be done?  :?
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: ID KX500 on July 21, 2008, 03:50:36 AM
coke is very unhealthy! jack and ice for hydration.
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Kawasakinut on July 21, 2008, 09:00:01 AM
When is your bike gonna be done?  :?

sometime this year hopefully. try going to school full time not working, looking for an apartment, building a kx 2 fiddy and saving money all at the same time. basic necesities are first right now
health, home and then the extras!! the state paid for my roadbike, how bitchin is that? i'm going to have to foot the bill for the kx unfortunetly!!!
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: BDI on July 21, 2008, 11:51:37 AM
coke is very unhealthy! jack and ice for hydration.

      I use diet coke in my rum and coke .Besides I don't drink and ride I'm more responsible then that. I learned very young that it is hard not to spill a cocktail while riding so now I drink then ride.
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: TheGDog on July 22, 2008, 10:36:40 AM
Oh no.. not you too?  "Roadie Scum" ?   DH & FreeRide all the way man.  Ditch the "Roadie" bike quick.... while you're still into women.

Dude... you can always put street-type tires on a MtnBike for training purposes. 

Not only that... those roadie bikes can cause some SERIOUS carpel-tunnel... as well as REPRODUCTIVE problems. If you catch my drift.

Don't take my word for it?.... Google it.

-G
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Kawasakinut on July 22, 2008, 04:37:57 PM
Oh no.. not you too?  "Roadie Scum" ?   DH & FreeRide all the way man.  Ditch the "Roadie" bike quick.... while you're still into women.

Dude... you can always put street-type tires on a MtnBike for training purposes. 

Not only that... those roadie bikes can cause some SERIOUS carpel-tunnel... as well as REPRODUCTIVE problems. If you catch my drift.

Don't take my word for it?.... Google it.

-G
yeah i know my perenium is sore already! but i like the non impact workout it provides. my body is so beat up from running 5-10miles every other day and being an infantry forward observer for nine years ie: carrying a pack that weighs 50 lbs and running through the woods. in my earlier days  i was a serious bmxer and this is a natural extension of that.i basically tore the competion a new a hole everytime i raced i may even try a triathlon in an upcoming season but i'm a little behind in the swimming department. oh yeah i'm probably going to pick up where i left off with karate also i have had some run ins with that over the years when i lived in korea and such. i'm just experimenting with some old things and having a blast. :-D :-D :-D    
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: BDI on July 22, 2008, 05:23:03 PM
Oh no.. not you too?  "Roadie Scum" ?   DH & FreeRide all the way man.  Ditch the "Roadie" bike quick.... while you're still into women.

Dude... you can always put street-type tires on a MtnBike for training purposes. 

Not only that... those roadie bikes can cause some SERIOUS carpel-tunnel... as well as REPRODUCTIVE problems. If you catch my drift.

Don't take my word for it?.... Google it.

-G
And mountain biking is what all the macho guys do right. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Kawasakinut on October 04, 2008, 07:25:53 PM
  so i haven't been on here in awhile. update i'm still riding this new roadbike and i have to say i made an excellent choice for a fitness tool! my asthma is getting better ie: i'm able to breathe better. and my whole body is getting stronger in particular my legs are so much stronger.

  i'm still working on my kx but the snows coming and money is super tight so next spring definately will be riding. add someweight training to the mix and i'm going to be a beast on whatever bike i ride for sure!!! 
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: KX500freak on October 05, 2008, 07:45:24 AM
  so i haven't been on here in awhile. update i'm still riding this new roadbike and i have to say i made an excellent choice for a fitness tool! my asthma is getting better ie: i'm able to breathe better. and my whole body is getting stronger in particular my legs are so much stronger.

  i'm still working on my kx but the snows coming and money is super tight so next spring definately will be riding. add someweight training to the mix and i'm going to be a beast on whatever bike i ride for sure!!! 



great you,re back kawnut!!
and good to know all,s well too ..
respect for your approach and efford ,glad it,s working out fine now :-)
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Kawasakinut on October 11, 2008, 07:28:29 AM
thanks freak. well today i went on my first real ride. met a buddy from the circles that i run in and we decided to ride together today. man this guy is and was fast as @#@k 50 mile ride from mckeesport pa to greensburg pa. lots of hills but overall a nice ride that still has my legs screaming in painbut i love it!  I am thouroghly thrashed now thanks buddy!
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: KX500freak on October 12, 2008, 06:18:11 AM
thanks freak. well today i went on my first real ride. met a buddy from the circles that i run in and we decided to ride together today. man this guy is and was fast as @#@k 50 mile ride from mckeesport pa to greensburg pa. lots of hills but overall a nice ride that still has my legs screaming in painbut i love it!  I am thouroghly thrashed now thanks buddy!

wow i can just say  :-o 50 miles on a cycle ,i wouldn,t make that to the end..
i have a poor condition ...smoking / sitting job/ no sport except riding on my k5 or me zx  :-P
but you keep on the good work,and keep us informed and don,t leave us for so long anymore  :-D
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Kawasakinut on October 15, 2008, 06:07:48 AM
 this was actually my first  ( almost )hundred mile weekend

50 road miles friday
15 flat trail miles on the beater mountian bike on saturday
25 road miles on sunday

Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Kawasakinut on October 18, 2008, 01:39:53 PM
 training plus pics = priceless!!!!
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Platypus on October 18, 2008, 04:01:06 PM
Jeff Ward has always been a big time road cyclist.  Here is a little quote from an interview he did for racer x this May.

" I also have a gym by Lake Matthews where I can train with guys or meet up and do some cycling with my riders. I?m excited to get started building programs for guys and working things out."

Oh yeah and he rode the 500 like nobodies business.
Title: Re: my new fitness tool!!!
Post by: Kawasakinut on October 19, 2008, 05:34:33 AM
 i aspire to be like jeff ward some day!!!