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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-14-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 8,476
Views: 871,288
Posted By Doge

Which is also my point that folks have disagreed...

Which is also my point that folks have disagreed with me for years. Some racers do look at the numbers to determine how to race. I see the same for training. Using numbers to determine effort is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 562
Posted By Doge

It depends for the 99%. Some hands are not as...

It depends for the 99%. Some hands are not as good as machines. Some machines are not as good as hands.

The very best almost always have a hand component.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-07-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,535
Posted By Doge

Of course, we know that the Netherlands just set...

Of course, we know that the Netherlands just set a world record with tubes. Glued on tires. You can't do what they did with tubeless.

New news - Remco also was using tubes. And why? Well at...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-07-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,535
Posted By Doge

I'd have to look it up. Likely 100 PSI. My kid...

I'd have to look it up. Likely 100 PSI. My kid had a Strava KOM on the closing mile or so on Paris Roubaix on heavy FMBs. Had dad's recommendations on tyres been followed he's still have it.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-02-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,535
Posted By Doge

They don't test FMB silks. They test commercial...

They don't test FMB silks. They test commercial brands.
I've got tests of many FMBs, Dugast, Champion vs Vittoria, Specialized, Continental, Michelin.
The silk casing (with the tube) is far more...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-02-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,535
Posted By Doge

Froome was told to go back to sponsor brand. I'd...

Froome was told to go back to sponsor brand. I'd have to search to find it, but he did his best climb on ax-lightness and FMB silks. Next year he added a kilo in the wheels. I recall he was...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-02-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,535
Posted By Doge

Yes. Hard to argue the physics. Are you saying...

Yes. Hard to argue the physics. Are you saying 1kg does not matter up a hill? Some TdF riders have bikes 1Kg over the UCI min weight. Why would they do that if that was not what they were paid to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,535
Posted By Doge

The post (#54) I responded to was about what...

The post (#54) I responded to was about what would they ride if they were not paid to ride. The sore losers clearly would not choose to ride the company machine - but as I posted, they must. The...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,535
Posted By Doge

Several teams are a 1Kg over UCI. It is the pure...

Several teams are a 1Kg over UCI. It is the pure climbing where it matters - and the psychological.
The article below state Powless bike was 7.82kg. But moving the weight also matters. Taking...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-25-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,535
Posted By Doge

I was responding specifically to the tubular...

I was responding specifically to the tubular ("sew-ups") in post 54 by @tungston.
I would guess they are riding tubeless (clinchers) because they and the team are paid to and that is what the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,535
Posted By Doge

There are preferences. It depends who the sponsor...

There are preferences. It depends who the sponsor is.
Froome was riding silk FMBs on ax-lightness rims a year he won. Next year he was on team sponsor 300g heavier setup.
I've seen the UAE Colnagos...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,669
Posted By Doge

I think he is near GC material. If that same TT...

I think he is near GC material. If that same TT was mid TdF I'd expect him to be ~25th place. He had another job all tour so looking at overall standings is not so significant.
Still - I'd think...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,535
Posted By Doge

The CAV thing is the thing. Two stage wins in a...

The CAV thing is the thing. Two stage wins in a tour is certainly nice. Others have done that this tour. No big deal.

As to tubulars - I ride them now. Do it right and they are lighter and...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,669
Posted By Doge

Yes - I do have video from 2010. Matteo got 6th....

Yes - I do have video from 2010. Matteo got 6th. Just off the podium as a 10 or 11 year old. What is interesting is looking at old junior results and seeing where they are now. I should almost...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-17-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,669
Posted By Doge

You can jump to the end of the video. This was 10...

You can jump to the end of the video. This was 10 years ago. The day we met Brandon and his family. Mateo had been racing for several years before. I think I have 2010 video of Mateo from Bend, OR. 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,331
Posted By Doge

I like this stuff even though it is often just a...

I like this stuff even though it is often just a troll post. I have tested many combos with power meters and various frames and wheels.
Show me the course and the rider. I can see each being...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,113
Posted By Doge

Got $$ and willing to toss on a flat, these are...

Got $$ and willing to toss on a flat, these are among the toughest.
Very big, very tight and hard to mount.
https://static.biketiresdirect.com/productimages/images650/CKS251-1.jpg
Challenge...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,113
Posted By Doge

Those 28mm tubeless/clinchers have about as much...

Those 28mm tubeless/clinchers have about as much air above the rim as a 23mm tubular.
My advice for NYC and a 120# rider was to use the cheap tire and toss it. For pure durability there are a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,113
Posted By Doge

120# - That was a missing piece of information. ...

120# - That was a missing piece of information.
Just go with what I recommended and ignore the rest of the posts.

Do NOT plan on patching. Just throw them away. Gluing should not be a big...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,113
Posted By Doge

Yes. I prefer a wider tire. How much you got and...

Yes. I prefer a wider tire. How much you got and where are you riding? Both geography and if you ride mid-road or gutter.
Don't do the FMB. They are for rocks and cobbles, not glass, screws and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,113
Posted By Doge

Yes. Tubulars are great for an urban environment....

Yes. Tubulars are great for an urban environment.

I replied to another thread you have. In the early 80s I bought dozens of the Clement silks, the Continental cottons. I commuted 300miles a week...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,037
Posted By Doge

We only ride sew-ups/tubulars now having done...

We only ride sew-ups/tubulars now having done clinchers for 3-4 years. Now we are two old people singles, and tandem but 40 years doing this stuff with a fast kid that raced - and starting again...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-09-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,309
Posted By Doge

If there is a robust professional sport, winning...

If there is a robust professional sport, winning whatever the top of that sport is means more than a gold.
TdF > Olympics
World Cup > Olympics
Golf >
Tennis >
NBA finals > etc.

I'm one of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-29-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8,476
Views: 871,288
Posted By Doge

If I'm readying your reply right - that is...

If I'm readying your reply right - that is exactly right - at any age, being pro or not and used to be totally controversial. "Power is what it is." - it is a measure of what was done.

There are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-24-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8,476
Views: 871,288
Posted By Doge

I am well aware this is a Zombie thread. Was it...

I am well aware this is a Zombie thread. Was it really 6 or so years ago I was posting my controversial ideas that you should not really train to a power meter?
I know the coaches like them. I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-05-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 35,153
Posted By Doge

There were today - but a TTT. I still give...

There were today - but a TTT. I still give credit to non-solo events. You choose your team (sometimes)
Paris - Nice 2024 Stage 3 (TTT) results (procyclingstats.com)...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
02-04-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 35,153
Posted By Doge

And overall. Barta did well too.

And overall. Barta did well too.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-26-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7,129
Views: 750,446
Posted By Doge

I am not a fan of any electronics for the sport. ...

I am not a fan of any electronics for the sport. No shifting, no power meters, no speedos, no radios. I'm good with yelling at the rider...
Just like F1 started removing ABS, links to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,982
Posted By Doge

I have an account. I mainly had one for my kid...

I have an account. I mainly had one for my kid and got so much crap about his results (20 second power over 1,200W). Nobody really wants to cross ref to real results - they just argue.
I stopped...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-09-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By Doge

I'd change the rule to allow it. I see little...

I'd change the rule to allow it. I see little point to rules or laws that cannot be enforced. At the nobody cares level, just allow it and be done.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-01-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7,129
Views: 750,446
Posted By Doge

There is no racing going on to speak of "next...

There is no racing going on to speak of "next year" I'm told. There is lots of riding hard. I understand why.

I just thought this was fun to share.
Day before Thanksgiving I met my (USAF)...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-27-23, 10:23 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 17,979
Posted By Doge

You will not find any road pro doing much over...

You will not find any road pro doing much over 120RPM other than maybe a sprint.
Because 13T, 12T and 11T cogs exist.
This should be a dead thread as both UCI and USAC now both agree with me. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-22-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 17,979
Posted By Doge

They also have a fixed gear therefore have no...

They also have a fixed gear therefore have no choice.
Are you saying 200RPM will produce more power than say...less RPM?

My context - although I didn't state it was for a road cyclist doing...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 17,979
Posted By Doge

Teaching has no business in regulations. For...

Teaching has no business in regulations.
For under 50 miles:
Stomping on pedals makes you go faster. Spinning is slower.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-20-23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,374
Posted By Doge

I have this really nice TT bike hanging next to...

I have this really nice TT bike hanging next to me.
Bars are not what we see now in WT events, but the rest is.
It has never been ridden by a family member.
Why?
I just like the stuff.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-18-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,234
Posted By Doge

Nice bike, but not the one in the picture. The...

Nice bike, but not the one in the picture. The one in the picture is not Vuelta red anything - except the tape.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-17-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,234
Posted By Doge

That bike just has red handlebar tape and black...

That bike just has red handlebar tape and black head tube and different stem.
Oops...Guess others said that. So still unknown why the different stem / bar setup.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-17-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,234
Posted By Doge

Any gear heads wondering why Sepp went with the...

Any gear heads wondering why Sepp went with the different bike head tube/stem combo? I was not aware of a bike change.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-17-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,234
Posted By Doge

He gets very little credit for it I believe...

He gets very little credit for it I believe because of the year/generation he won - not so long after canceling all the TdF winners. That and TV coverage and who else showed up.
I expect in 20...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-14-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,234
Posted By Doge

I didn't really agree with the 2nd part and we...

I didn't really agree with the 2nd part and we already saw today's result - so moot.

But this part is exactly right and the business is entertainment. A sponsor in touch with the eye-balls want's...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-18-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,185
Posted By Doge

I am a JV fan, but I almost wish they were not...

I am a JV fan, but I almost wish they were not showing up with so much fire power.
I wanted to see a Remco match up, but I don't think he has any hope vs that team. I'm even wondering if that...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-17-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,185
Posted By Doge

TDF aside which everyone agrees is the big brand...

TDF aside which everyone agrees is the big brand with the most stars.
I agree the Giro has a bigger brand and more history as you indicate.
My point was at least this year, and I see this...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-12-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,185
Posted By Doge

This year we get the World ITT champ who was the...

This year we get the World ITT champ who was the RR World Champ last year.
And the two (three) Jumbo guys that skipped worlds.

I'm really wanting to see how defending champ and ITT world champ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,185
Posted By Doge

Is La Vuelta > Giro d'italia ?

The Vuelta is now the most significant GT next to the TdF. It didn't used to be that way.

This year ... the TdF delivered big, but was missing some riders we will see in the Vuelta.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 17,979
Posted By Doge

Adult women, who were born women, have a monthly...

Adult women, who were born women, have a monthly hormonal cycle that softens tendons. That is a contributor to why they have 6X the ACL injuries than men. My reasons might be wrong, but the fact is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 17,979
Posted By Doge

Found this old thread. Problem "fixed". ...

Found this old thread. Problem "fixed".

Next thing will be if they (juniors) are allowed to ride World Tour.

Specifically - I would expect a junior to win a spring classic within 10 years of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-23, 10:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,182
Posted By Doge

Does the new UCI Men/OPEN category mean juniors,...

Does the new UCI Men/OPEN category mean juniors, now allowed to use the same equipment as men, get to race in any UCI races?
I would guess we will start seeing OPEN national champions that are also...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 670
Posted By Doge

UCI Mens/Open - Junior Gears

UCI added OPEN category to the men's. I have not read and studied it all, so I am open to correction. Add this to the removal of gear restrictions and Juniors might be winning some World Tour...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-08-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,425
Posted By Doge

I lean more training than other. Early posts of...

I lean more training than other. Early posts of mine showed my kid sleeping in a hypoxia tent and doing massive weights at an age...these riders we see started at. I posted that the 17 year olds were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,268
Posted By Doge

I don't know your ski gloves. I have messed up my...

I don't know your ski gloves. I have messed up my hands spring skiing and would have benefited if I had worn these.
These are very soft goat leather. As I mentioned, I normally (last 30 years)...
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