mancello@acf4.UUCP (Mr. Mancello) (11/06/85)
I currently use a Blackburn bottle cage mounted on the down tube. My water bottles always get very dirty from the coating on the cage. I have used other cages, and this problem always persists. It seems that while the bike is in motion, the bottle rubs against the cage causing the coating to rub off onto the bottle. The markings are difficult to get off of the bottle plus the decal on the bottle comes off when I have to scrub the bottle to remove the markings. Has anyone had similar problems, and are there any cages which do not mark up the bottle? -Dominic Mancello (cmcl2!acf4!mancello)
becky@cylixd.UUCP (Becky Bates) (11/08/85)
> I currently use a Blackburn bottle cage mounted on the down tube. My water > bottles always get very dirty from the coating on the cage. I have used other > cages, and this problem always persists. It seems that while the bike is > in motion, the bottle rubs against the cage causing the coating to rub off > onto the bottle. The markings are difficult to get off of the bottle plus > the decal on the bottle comes off when I have to scrub the bottle to remove > the markings. Has anyone had similar problems, and are there any cages which > do not mark up the bottle? > > > -Dominic Mancello > (cmcl2!acf4!mancello) *** REPLACE THIS LINE WITH YOUR DIRTY WATER BOTTLE *** Come on are you in a fashion show or what? You can get a sock and wrap it around the bottle during the times you are training and you know no one else will see it. You can get one of those velcro Cannondale water bottles and cages and this will solve your problem, but you will have to get rid of your old cage and bottle. I have a filfthy water bottle that is clean around the mouth piece and inside, I could care less about what the container looks like other than maybe color and then it doesn't matter. I would suggest you using a cheap bottle for your training rides and then when you are in a ride or race that you want to look good in use your nice bottle. I don't buy items for their looks usually but because of their durability and quality. I am into touring cycling so I need some- thing I can depend on when I am miles away from home and not have to worry if the decal comes off. Does anyone have any suggestions now that the weather is getting cool and cycling outside becomes a little more uncomfortable? I am looking for weight training techniques for really my whole body because I am a member of a spa here. I am seriously thinking of starting racing next season and making touring take 2nd seat. Does anyone have any suggestions for a beginner racer? Any books for women racers? Most magazines seem to cover men because it is a sport dominated by men. For you female cyclists you may want to subscribe to: "Women's Sports And Fitness" P.O. Box 612 Holmes, Pa. 19043 cost: 1 year $12.00 This magazine has articles on all types of sports for women and cycling is covered as well every month. This is the closest thing to a womens cycling magazine that I have found and it ain't much. Susan Notorangelo is in this months issue and she has started a year old project called: Women in Cycling: formed to lobby to make changes in the bicycling industry. YEAH!!!!! I have nothing againt male cyclists I think women need to make a name in this sport as well and have in the past few years. But I think local participation is needed as well. Cycling is wonderful and most anyone can do it just ask me. It build confidence, relaxes you against stress, gets you involved with other people and it is less stressful than running or aerobics. Also I need suggestions for news letters. I am going to take over the newsletter for my bike club and probably use the VAX to do it on. I would love it if any of you could send me your address or better yet mail me one of your newsletters from your club. I will even send you a self addressed stamped envelope so you wan't have to pay postage. I am wanting to see what other clubs do with their newsletters. Have any of you ever done a newsletter for your bike club, or better yet, done it on the VAX or UNIX based system? You can reply two ways: Becky Bates 3328 Hickory View Place Memphis, Tn. 38115 or !ihnp4!akgub!cylixd!becky BYE BYE NOW!! Don't let your tootsies get cold out there on the back roads!!