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Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 680
Posted By TMonk

I will second both of these.

I will second both of these.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Same. Cycle the countryside all morning, cafe at...

Same. Cycle the countryside all morning, cafe at lunch, wine tasting, dinner. Sub the cycling for some historic site visiting on select days.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

an incredible moment! ...

an incredible moment!

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/41319161/los-angeles-dodgers-shohei-ohtani-50-50-social-media-reactions
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Although there are some R&D aspects to my job,...

Although there are some R&D aspects to my job, it's mostly production. The team and I are responsible for the production (fab and QC) of our catalog products. It's a good environment for me. I need...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

as long as it's said with a smile and a laugh -...

as long as it's said with a smile and a laugh - that would be my preferred response :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Anyone remember the productivity slogan: "If you...

Anyone remember the productivity slogan: "If you got time to lean, you've got time to clean!"? I think it comes from retail. I have a cousin that posts a bunch of anti-work/anti-capitalism memes and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 680
Posted By TMonk

+1 to the Selle Flite as well

+1 to the Selle Flite as well
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 680
Posted By TMonk

I'd ridden 7sp Shimano 600 arabesque firs, then...

I'd ridden 7sp Shimano 600 arabesque firs, then shimano 10 and 11, now Di2 12. I had some experience with Sram in the middle there that I didn't like (as a whole system) - especially the rim brakes....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 680
Posted By TMonk

anything Defeet, esp the wool sock products. ...

anything Defeet, esp the wool sock products. Swiftwick socks are good too, a bit more blingy

Also anything Shimano. I started riding in the 10sp era and it just works
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

The Hunts are in! 54 mm deep "aerodynamicist"...

The Hunts are in! 54 mm deep "aerodynamicist" line, their own proprietary mold. Rotors are in too. Cassette and tires in the mail. Stoked to start rolling these things next week.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

not me! taking a couple days off this week and...

not me! taking a couple days off this week and next before Lily's bday on the 27th. and I won't even have exhausted the state paid family leave either, we're leaving a few days on the table.

chill...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 664
Posted By TMonk

the Giant contact SLR integrated bar/stem is...

the Giant contact SLR integrated bar/stem is different - the 110 I used to own measured 120 c-c from stem cap to center of the bar area.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Hope the procedure goes smoothly and with a...

Hope the procedure goes smoothly and with a complete removal.

RE: the exercises. Do you do any strength or other conditioning off the bike? That barre stuff seems like its both different...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

ya haha. I've been on a walking and jogging kick...

ya haha. I've been on a walking and jogging kick for a year or so now. not sure why. after some basal conditioning it's nice to feel fast on my feet. Plus I have historically done some sort of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

final stair training in the books. also it looks...

final stair training in the books. also it looks like my backpack trip is suffering from a bit of "mission creep" due to the bridge fire cancelling my plans in the San Gabriels. Instead we will go to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Interesting suggestion. I'm sure I could, but...

Interesting suggestion. I'm sure I could, but that would take more of my time than a clean break. Knowing this guy's history, I'm not sure much is going to change. I thought him reaching out to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Let's not forget about Jerry Rice! Had this...

Let's not forget about Jerry Rice! Had this poster on my while growing up. Dad was from the bay area (San Jose) so I grew up a Niners and Giants fan.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Looks like I get give someone the velvet hammer...

Looks like I get give someone the velvet hammer by kicking them off of the San Diego Bicycle club racing team. Potentially the club at large as well (700+ members), although that one isn't my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

3 on the front is roughly equal to 1 on the rear....

3 on the front is roughly equal to 1 on the rear. So you'd need a 50t if you wanted similar top end. The 44 is giving you a much lower climbing gear than what you'd get on the Madone. If you're...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

M231 CD. that was it. But I like Arayas better ...

M231 CD. that was it. But I like Arayas better

https://alexscycle.com/cdn/shop/products/nos-araya-aero-1-adx-1-tubular-20h-rims-pair-568049.jpg?v=1706236494
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

As long as you have at least one with Araya hard...

As long as you have at least one with Araya hard dark anodized, we'e good. Or the Mavic's. M23 I think??? (goes and looks it up...)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Yeah that's what I got. I'll post some pics when...

Yeah that's what I got. I'll post some pics when they're on my Giant



Kinda seems like it. I had those XC wide MTB rims on my prior 29" HT that I sold recently. Great value wheels for under...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

hey bampilot06 I caved and purchased some Hunt...

hey bampilot06 I caved and purchased some Hunt wheels this morning, the 54 aerodynamicist. I know cheap Chinese wheels can be had elsewhere, but I dig the stateside inventory and customer service,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

I started cycling collegiate from hurting myself...

I started cycling collegiate from hurting myself running all the time :). Foot and knee problems. There are many people like me. Now I have more fun, but less time compared to when I was a runner :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

dat bassline though... ...

dat bassline though...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT2bVYrpHaE
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

thats fine. low quality/text ratio in that one. ...

thats fine. low quality/text ratio in that one. unless you're interested in running. wrong forums for that :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

GL! Ya stepping it up slowly is the way for...

GL! Ya stepping it up slowly is the way for sure. Running is hard!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

I have been on a running "kick" if you will for a...

I have been on a running "kick" if you will for a year or so. By kick, I mean once/week for 15-20 minutes. It feels like it Is good for impact and overall human health. I most often do not push the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Finally placed my way out of the second tier with...

Finally placed my way out of the second tier with the new Z Racing score. Some of this is complicated by the fact that guys like me don't really focus on Z racing or do it with enough frequency to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

oh come onnnnnnnnnnnnn ...

oh come onnnnnnnnnnnnn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g5Hz17C4is
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

RMOT slogan on the back of a popular Petit Syrah...

RMOT slogan on the back of a popular Petit Syrah blend from a prominent Paso Robles winemaker "The Pessimist":

...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

where are the waves?

where are the waves?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Finishing up an easy hour on the trainer, and...

Finishing up an easy hour on the trainer, and billing the time.. Video trainings (heat illness, cybersecurity) then moving along some messages and emails. So time efficient. What a time to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

omg no way. people SMH. the line ire or the...

omg no way. people SMH. the line ire or the bridge ire? they are both royally screwing up my backpack trip plans
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

the aptly named "airport fire"

the aptly named "airport fire"
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

One of my final PFL days before Lily turns 1 in a...

One of my final PFL days before Lily turns 1 in a couple of weeks. Between my company's policy (4 weeks full pay) and the state leave (8 weeks at like 2/3s pay) its so great that I have been able to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Yep, my backpack trip (planned for the weekend of...

Yep, my backpack trip (planned for the weekend of 9/21) around baldy and into the Cucamonga wilderness is cancelled. Doubt that can put that out that soon. Gonna have to go somewhere else. Just...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

One of the admins posted about it in the Mod's...

One of the admins posted about it in the Mod's forum. That's how I learned about it at least. Sounds like he was a real asset here, especially in C&V. He will be missed.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Pretty sure I'm gonna go an N-2 pretty soon....

Pretty sure I'm gonna go an N-2 pretty soon. Gonna get rid of my Venge (race bike) and track bike.

Venge - I hate the handling. Plus I've been wanting to go down to 1 road bike lately. I will take...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

woaaaaah big news! RIP indeed. I thought about...

woaaaaah big news! RIP indeed. I thought about him fairly recently when my niece was at our place watching the Lion King.

and great photos Hermes!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

what was the crime?

what was the crime?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

More backpacking training this morning, got 40...

More backpacking training this morning, got 40 lbs in there, gonna go head out to a local trailhead for the sunrise. After that, quick breakfast, clean up, and beach day with some friends. Should be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Also for the record, BAM is like <6 months...

Also for the record, BAM is like <6 months younger than me (lol). I just love saying that :lol:. I have been at this cycling thing a lot longer (see my join date).

Within a few years I'll be able...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

A latex tube and a very fancy clincher comes...

A latex tube and a very fancy clincher comes close, but ya its not the same. I bought some Mastik One at the shop recently bc my rear track disc was flat, the shop attendant checking me out goes...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

Pretty sure a (2023 or newer) Propel and Trinity...

Pretty sure a (2023 or newer) Propel and Trinity are going to be my next moves. Just not sure in which order. I'd get more QOL and ROI on the Propel, but I have some TT related goals that I want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-24, 06:48 AM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

OMG, crazy!!!! Thought you lived a nice suburb...

OMG, crazy!!!! Thought you lived a nice suburb too w/o many vagrants? I wonder it was some punk ass kid. A bum wouldn't waste some good vodka like that :).

Glad you weren't more hurt.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

do you have a link to the interview?

do you have a link to the interview?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

also for MTB - Maxxis FTW

also for MTB - Maxxis FTW
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

I used to ride a "Trail" tire like Rekon up...

I used to ride a "Trail" tire like Rekon up front when I was riding HTs. I have more grip on the FS now and have switched to racey tires F/R - Rekon Race's and Ikon to be exact. It's a little bit...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5,594
Views: 136,330
Posted By TMonk

woah

woah
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