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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-18-12, 06:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,720
Posted By speks22

I appreciate your answer, but ziploc bags aren't...

I appreciate your answer, but ziploc bags aren't exactly the safest thing in the midst of a race







Aaaahh, I was not aware they sold that dispenser. Apprecaite the info!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-17-12, 07:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,720
Posted By speks22

I think this is an on topic question, For those...

I think this is an on topic question, For those of you who have used endurolyte capsules or other capsules, how do you carry them around? Do you bring the whole bottle with you? Or do you just put a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-11, 01:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,107
Posted By speks22

I received my frame and fork on monday, I was...

I received my frame and fork on monday, I was quite surprised because I didn't think it was coming for a while. I guess if you ordered any additional components they will come in next week. I haven't...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-26-11, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,301
Posted By speks22

Thanks, all the info and knowledge I can intake...

Thanks, all the info and knowledge I can intake helps, 'ppreciate it!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-11, 03:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,301
Posted By speks22

Thanks for the input so far everyone! Ok, so...

Thanks for the input so far everyone!

Ok, so for the most part sounds like I just need to continue working on technique. I kind of figured this, as when practicing I feel great and smooth...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-11, 09:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,301
Posted By speks22

Sprinting techniques/questions for tall guys?

Howdy,
I'm a fairly tall guy, about 6'3" with a long cycling inseam. After a professional fit the other day, my position didn't change much on my bike, nor was I on a bike the wrong size. Though I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-28-11, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,894,602
Posted By speks22

Purgatory Road Race, Cat 4. Definitely suffering...

Purgatory Road Race, Cat 4. Definitely suffering for 7th here. (I'm the big guy in the white and black jersey/black bibs with the neon glasses)

208531
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-11, 02:43 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 219,649
Posted By speks22

dang. looks like I need to get in WAY more base...

dang. looks like I need to get in WAY more base miles. thanks for the input
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-11, 11:19 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 219,649
Posted By speks22

That is definitely a possibility. And I probably...

That is definitely a possibility. And I probably should have done just that. Learning, learning learning.

Though I am still interested to hear others fueling/drinking habits.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-11, 07:54 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 219,649
Posted By speks22

I'm a cat 5 and have done a bunch of crits and...

I'm a cat 5 and have done a bunch of crits and shorter road races (less then 25 miles) with no "semi-bonk" issues. But I did the lake sunapee road race in NH this past weekend. This was my first...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-28-11, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,671
Posted By speks22

edit: nevermind googled ankling. I feel as if I'm...

edit: nevermind googled ankling. I feel as if I'm pretty conscious of this but I will try and pay even more attention

what does "ankling" mean? I think mine more came about from a week of training...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-27-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,671
Posted By speks22

extensor digitorum longus pain/tendonitis

Anyone else on the forum here get this? Pain on the top of the foot, almost feels like you've tightened the heel strap on your shoe way too tight and its cutting into the top of your foot right where...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-26-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,856
Posted By speks22

i just found one called Ascent, anyone use that? ...

i just found one called Ascent, anyone use that?

http://www.montebellosoftware.com/
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-25-11, 02:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,856
Posted By speks22

training software for a Mac?

I got a great deal on a Polar CS600X hrm that came with the Polar Pro training software. However that does not work on a Mac. Are there other mac users on here that can lend some insight into...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-11, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,029,109
Posted By speks22

I agree that it is ridiculous, the bike looks...

I agree that it is ridiculous, the bike looks much better. thanks for the response
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-11, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,029,109
Posted By speks22

Sooooo, the question still stands...

Sooooo, the question still stands...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-11, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,029,109
Posted By speks22

So I'm curious about this, as I am looking at...

So I'm curious about this, as I am looking at getting that bike, but am not a fan of the decals, but it says on the mb site that any decal removal voids the warranty. Do you guys just not care or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-10-10, 08:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,285
Posted By speks22

I got doored on my nice roadbike in mid-october...

I got doored on my nice roadbike in mid-october here in Boston. Like you, ithad never happened to me before, and neither I or the owner of the car knew how to proceed, so we called the police...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-10, 10:38 AM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 809,445
Posted By speks22

35th Jamestown Classic, Jamestown, RI, Oct. 11,...

35th Jamestown Classic, Jamestown, RI, Oct. 11, 2010: Cat 5 18-34, 46ish riders. 2nd place finish.

http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ri/jamestown/405125522823568417

First post to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-10, 06:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,065
Posted By speks22

Don't like them, and its not really alot of crap...

Don't like them, and its not really alot of crap as much as it is a saggy pocket. but thanks for your input
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-10, 01:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,065
Posted By speks22

Thanks for all the tips so far, i will be looking...

Thanks for all the tips so far, i will be looking into them all
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-10, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,065
Posted By speks22

I'm 6'3" about 190 and pretty much all muscle...

I'm 6'3" about 190 and pretty much all muscle "athletic build" not bulky just lean. for what its worth the castelli jersey i have is an XXL

I just got a craft elite short sleeve jersey from comp....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-10, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,065
Posted By speks22

Yea? I read about them on a couple of searched...

Yea? I read about them on a couple of searched threads. and I could do what you stated above, that's a very clever idea. i have this castelli jersey and as soon as i put my tools in the center pocket...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,065
Posted By speks22

jersey pockets that don't hang too low??

I'm hoping you fine individuals out there can throw out some of your favorite jerseys that fit the following criteria:

1. most important- the pockets do not hang way down your a$$ I can't stand...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-10, 03:09 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 59,189
Posted By speks22

Quick question, not to derail, but is your front...

Quick question, not to derail, but is your front rim a non-machined Deep V? How well does it brake if it is? Also, does it being non-machined really effect performance? Does it rub off the black...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-10, 05:42 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,623,380
Posted By speks22

The old: ...

The old:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4522417298_d96d698f2b_o.jpg

Reborn:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4522417270_b0862bc6ab_o.jpg

2005ish Fuji Team SL 60cm Everything Bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-10, 08:38 PM
Replies: 27,405
Views: 18,477,457
Posted By speks22

The old: ...

The old:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4522417298_d96d698f2b_o.jpg


Reborn:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4522417270_b0862bc6ab_o.jpg

2005ish Fuji Team SL 60cm Everything Bike
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-10, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By speks22

I figured that it might be that, but wanted to...

I figured that it might be that, but wanted to seek advice to make sure, thanks again!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By speks22

My Iro Mark V is my single speed bike, so...

My Iro Mark V is my single speed bike, so assuming they are both 68mm bb, they should work? This is going to sound dumb, can you be more specific about threading? i know what threads are, just you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By speks22

ultegra octalink crankset and BB fit into Iro Mark V?

I have a few years old IRO mark v with the stock iro BB and crankset that come with it. Since I'm not great at math and a newb to mechanics stuff can someone give me a yay or nay as to whether I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 488
Posted By speks22

According to the fitter the my Fuji had a seat...

According to the fitter the my Fuji had a seat tube angle of barely 72.5, which is slightly shallower than the RS. He said he would like to see me on a bike with at least a 73-74º head tube, which i...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 488
Posted By speks22

guess that img tag wasn't right so I attached the...

guess that img tag wasn't right so I attached the fit calc results
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-09, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 488
Posted By speks22

having a FIT

So I'm trying to figure out which size Pedal Force RS Frame to get. Let me give you the whole story if all of you knowledgeable folks will indulge this long post, as I am no expert on which size...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-09, 07:30 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,438
Posted By speks22

Oh, sweet, thanks!

Oh, sweet, thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-09, 03:39 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,438
Posted By speks22

What is the proper way to pass someone? Like this...

What is the proper way to pass someone? Like this morning I was riding to work and I came up on a slower rider, who happened to be what looked to me like a newer rider, who also happened to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-09, 01:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,397
Posted By speks22

Thanks for all the info, your bikes looks pretty...

Thanks for all the info, your bikes looks pretty sweet. Unrelated, but I wish larger frames (in general) looked as good standing still as smaller frames. Smaller ones are so much more proportionate...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-09, 06:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,397
Posted By speks22

That is a pretty sweet ride! Thats the RS2 right,...

That is a pretty sweet ride! Thats the RS2 right, nice looking for sure. I like the RS frame a bit more because I'm just more of a fan of traditional looking frames, but to each their own! Plus it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-09, 03:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,397
Posted By speks22

Thanks for the info, how much do you weigh though...

Thanks for the info, how much do you weigh though if you don't mind me asking? I kept reading that the PF forks were too flexy for someone of my height and weight. I also read that the rake...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-09, 02:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,397
Posted By speks22

[QUOTE=Dubbayoo;8730253]Absotively! ...

[QUOTE=Dubbayoo;8730253]Absotively!

Dubbayoo, your bike is awesome! I came across it a lot when searching through the threads for information. Did you have any glaring issues when building...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,397
Posted By speks22

Still happy with your Pedal Force RS?

Just wondering?

I have read through a bunch of the threads I could find on all the Pedal Force bikes (once I came across them the first time I was really intrigued) and think this is the one I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,517
Posted By speks22

Yes, my left side hurts more. I always feel pain...

Yes, my left side hurts more. I always feel pain more on the inner left of my thigh and on longer, slower rides would result in my left foot going numb sometimes. I just went to get a fitting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-09, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 847
Posted By speks22

Ok, so I got a chance to flip the wheel last...

Ok, so I got a chance to flip the wheel last night. So it seems to be more centered this way, it doesn't lean towards the right chainstay now, its just more in the center. I hope this is a good thing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-09, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 847
Posted By speks22

I hope that's not the case:( I will...

I hope that's not the case:(



I will try this, thanks, quick question, by "dished properly" what does this mean? I'm assuming it's totally different than being in "true" because when I spin the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 847
Posted By speks22

ok thanks guys!

ok thanks guys!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-09, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 847
Posted By speks22

Ok, do you think this might be causing undue wear...

Ok, do you think this might be causing undue wear on the hub or its just time to get rebuilt/replaced?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 847
Posted By speks22

frame alignment causing wheel problems?

Ok so here is the back story. I had an older, like 99-00, aluminum Fuji Team SL. The seat tube was cracked, at this point Fuji still had lifetime warranties, so I sent it back and they sent me a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-08, 12:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 759
Posted By speks22

Ok everyone I tried the tightening of the pedals...

Ok everyone I tried the tightening of the pedals and cranks, no dice still making the noise. And after riding it yesterday noticed the noise was more of a constant "crinkata crinkata crinkata" then a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-08, 06:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 759
Posted By speks22

Thanks for the suggestions!

Thanks for the suggestions!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-08, 09:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 759
Posted By speks22

Crank or bottom bracket noise?

Hey everyone,

I tried a search, but i just came up with an internal error. Basically my problem is I've had an Iro SS for about 6-7 months now and almost everytime I ride it, which unfortunately...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-08, 06:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 608
Posted By speks22

The Mark V has horizontal dropouts. When i...

The Mark V has horizontal dropouts. When i started to loosen the wheel I noticed that it was fully forward in the dropout on the chainring side of the bike, and only a little back on the left side of...
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