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Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-14, 07:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,992
Posted By Chris R.

Took out my Colnago yesterday for the first...

Took out my Colnago yesterday for the first outdoor ride. 0 C and sunny. 1.5 hours on the bike and 30 min to clean it all up. It was wet and salt on the road but a good clean up was all it took.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-14, 06:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,639
Posted By Chris R.

I would also vote Ui2 since you are not looking...

I would also vote Ui2 since you are not looking for the most weight savings and Ui2 works great.
I'm a SRAM RED guy but I like DA mechanical a lot.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-14, 09:09 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,879
Posted By Chris R.

I did this in my old house and used the same...

I did this in my old house and used the same mounts in my new house to create a little tidy place for bikes
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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-08-14, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,898,751
Posted By Chris R.

From this past summer at a local crit. Me off the...

From this past summer at a local crit. Me off the front for 2 full laps. Ouch. Finished 5th in the race.
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Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-14, 06:50 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 25,156
Posted By Chris R.

358660Late to the party but i have a Venge S...

358660Late to the party but i have a Venge S works and have been riding and racing it for over 2 full seasons. It's my go to bike, though I have a couple of others as well, this one is what I race on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 29,156
Posted By Chris R.

Stunning!!

Stunning!!
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
07-19-13, 09:31 AM
Replies: 413
Views: 45,498
Posted By Chris R.

329943 From this week's crit race. Off the...

329943
From this week's crit race. Off the front for 3 laps. Serious suffer face... I'm in front. Credit: May's studio.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-13, 06:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,090
Posted By Chris R.

We have them in Canada...

We have them in Canada...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-13, 03:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,736
Posted By Chris R.

When training and just riding, I always have my...

When training and just riding, I always have my iphone with me in case of emergency or whatever. Like others, I also have a tube, tire irons, a C02 and a multi tool in my jersey. Honestly i don;t...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-13, 09:35 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 11,244
Posted By Chris R.

I race and I also use Strava and like it. The...

I race and I also use Strava and like it. The guys who are on the segments we look at a lot are the guys who are also racing against me. It's interesting to see how fast the really fast guys are on a...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-20-13, 09:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By Chris R.

Man cold and training.

Hey guys,
So tomorrow is my first race of the season and I'm not going to be able to do it due to a lingering cold/fever that I've had for the last 5 days. I have another race the following Sunday...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-13, 09:21 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,957
Posted By Chris R.

Nice Bike, PCad. I like the new cranks...i may be...

Nice Bike, PCad. I like the new cranks...i may be alone but hey.
As a fellow aero-road guy (i ride/race a venge) i think you will like it best on rolling terrain. I think my old tarmac climbed...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-15-13, 10:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,085
Posted By Chris R.

Thanks for the responses guys. I have been...

Thanks for the responses guys.
I have been stretching and working the area through some strength building exercises and it seems to be helping. I'll really find out in a month when I head to Cali...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-13, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,085
Posted By Chris R.

Whoohoo! Sweet tunes in that last video! :) I'm...

Whoohoo! Sweet tunes in that last video! :)
I'm going to try those stretches tonight.
Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-13, 07:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,324
Posted By Chris R.

Maybe not in this thread but it is like that...

Maybe not in this thread but it is like that elephant in the closet and even guys who have never crashed talk about crashing like it's a sniper with a scope on your back.
Also, I was not picking on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-13, 03:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,324
Posted By Chris R.

I think that this terrible crash phobia is a bit...

I think that this terrible crash phobia is a bit dramatic. In the races I'm in, there are some, but few, crashes and generally it's someone doing something dumb. keep an eye on the people around you...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-13, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,085
Posted By Chris R.

Piriformis syndrome...

I think I got it. ****.
I started having a pain in my left side, around my lower hip, almost my as cheek but deep muscular. It was also starting to hurt all the way down past my knee. Hmmm that's...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-13, 12:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,324
Posted By Chris R.

At this point it won't make much of a...

At this point it won't make much of a differnce...your fitness and skill will. That being said, yeah, buy a new one! If you can afford it and want it, do it.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-19-13, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1,759
Views: 122,725
Posted By Chris R.

Statute of limitations thing maybe? The old stuff...

Statute of limitations thing maybe? The old stuff he can admit to but recent stuff could get him in new trouble?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-16-13, 02:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,211
Posted By Chris R.

I like the JRA stuff and will be continuing on...

I like the JRA stuff and will be continuing on that for another week or two and hopefully get my mojo back and then get into more structured training between JRA rides.
I'm a master "A' racer in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-13, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 971
Posted By Chris R.

Are we really having a whole thread about $7...

Are we really having a whole thread about $7 brake pads? Come on man, suck it up...you did not buy a Kia for the price of a Porsche....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-15-13, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2,350
Views: 115,602
Posted By Chris R.

Winter fat weight of 169lbs as of this morning....

Winter fat weight of 169lbs as of this morning. race weight is 164-165lbs. Not too far off with a bit of time left.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-15-13, 02:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,211
Posted By Chris R.

I had done a bunch of MTB in the fall and loved...

I had done a bunch of MTB in the fall and loved it. I had not done any real off road riding since I used to race years ago. Bought a Speclialized Epic 29er and fell in love with it again. I find it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-14-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,211
Posted By Chris R.

I can make it to the gym and do some strength...

I can make it to the gym and do some strength work and some core stuff also. We just got a new puppy (now 10 weeks old) so it's tought to get away for too many hours though. he comes to work with me...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-14-13, 12:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,211
Posted By Chris R.

Mid winter training blahs..

I'm in Montreal so we have a pretty tough winter (though as I write this it's above freezing and kinda sunny) and am having a hard time getting focused on training for the upcoming spring season. All...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,286
Posted By Chris R.

Easton EA90 SLX or carbon EC90 SLC. Great...

Easton EA90 SLX or carbon EC90 SLC.
Great wheels, nice weight to $ ratio.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-12, 06:29 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 16,175
Posted By Chris R.

Yeah they are not firecrest's, just older (2010)...

Yeah they are not firecrest's, just older (2010) clinchers.
I think they are overrated since my Reynolds assault and even more so, my pair of November 58mm carbon clinchers roll just as well, a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-12, 05:26 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 16,175
Posted By Chris R.

Ok for real now, I think my zipp 404 clinchers...

Ok for real now, I think my zipp 404 clinchers are overrated.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-12, 05:25 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 16,175
Posted By Chris R.

Do some of you actually think index shifting,...

Do some of you actually think index shifting, college, cycling computers And some other gems are overrated?
Wow.

I like my expensive cars, College education, SRAM red (index!) shifter, carbon...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-12, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 372
Posted By Chris R.

The pic makes the saddle look slopped downward...

The pic makes the saddle look slopped downward much more than it is. I have now posted the build in the correct thread. My bad.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-12, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,405,276
Posted By Chris R.

SO here is my new and first build. Posted a...

SO here is my new and first build. Posted a thread in the forum but was instructed to post it here.
It's a Felt frame wit some State parts on it, Brook's bar tape etc. I wanted a classic and classy...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-12, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 372
Posted By Chris R.

My first build!

Hey guys,

Im a total roadie and racer but after playing with a few SS and a recent trip to NYC when I rented one for the day, I was hooked.
I had a very good idea of what I wanted...classic,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-12, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,392
Posted By Chris R.

I agree, Quarq is what I would do if I were you....

I agree, Quarq is what I would do if I were you. Yu can better plan your training and actually see what helps and what hinders your performance. I have had one for 2 years and my race performance and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-04-12, 12:26 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 93,289
Posted By Chris R.

I know how you feel and dealt with the same...

I know how you feel and dealt with the same questions when I broke my clavicle this summer. The problem is, it feels ok but the bones (in my case) were broken in 3 spots and if I picked up something...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-12, 09:13 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 29,655
Posted By Chris R.

Ugly? I think not. 265194

Ugly? I think not.
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Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-12, 07:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,224
Posted By Chris R.

I have one and I use it all the time. It's...

I have one and I use it all the time. It's tougher, better resembles riding on the road and makes standing climbs more realistic. No way anyone is spinning out a KK with the flywheel with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-12, 10:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,054
Posted By Chris R.

Wow! He had a great save! here is one of my...

Wow! He had a great save!
here is one of my buddy riding in fromt of me this past spring in Spain...he did not save it at all... :(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuFKUUZGWi4
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-12, 12:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 930
Posted By Chris R.

I am but only because I broke my clavicle, 4 ribs...

I am but only because I broke my clavicle, 4 ribs and punctured a lung on my moto a couple of weeks ago. I'm not quite ready to be back on the road yet...couple more weeks.
Pother than this set...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-12, 08:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,181
Posted By Chris R.

Im in a similar situation having broken 4 ribs...

Im in a similar situation having broken 4 ribs and my clavicle as well as a punctured lung and pulmonary embolism (moto accident...tank slap tossed me off).
I had my surgery a week ago and am able...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-15-12, 06:33 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,898,751
Posted By Chris R.

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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-14-12, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,898,751
Posted By Chris R.

256003 256004256005 From a freezing cold...

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From a freezing cold and super windy race this past April. 60km/h winds and a 100km race in open terrain. 152 racers in my class. i had a flat, goy dropped bad and then made...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-12, 12:57 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,022
Posted By Chris R.

I do not agree with you. I climb hills and use...

I do not agree with you. I climb hills and use the bigger gears, I race and use the middle and bottom gears and having nice spacing between them and not huge jumps in cadence is very, very nice....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-12, 03:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,097
Posted By Chris R.

My old team mates were there...saw them in the...

My old team mates were there...saw them in the video! nativo/PG in red.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-12, 07:09 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 7,975
Posted By Chris R.

This has to take the cake....188km/h As per my...

This has to take the cake....188km/h
As per my garmin 500....
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/162289669#.T5_gtVGKV6k.email
OK, maaaaayyyyyybe it is a little off. :)
I have hit just a touch...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-12, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 296,805
Posted By Chris R.

Mallorca day 5 almost 8000' of climbing in 131 km...

Mallorca day 5 almost 8000' of climbing in 131 km
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/162289629
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 01:27 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,345
Posted By Chris R.

Are you the type of person who can turn your neck...

Are you the type of person who can turn your neck regularly to check for cars/danger? (no sarcasm). I have never felt the need for a mirror of any sort but I am vigilant when riding on certain roads...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By Chris R.

here is the Garmin data for the ride in...

here is the Garmin data for the ride in question...it was actually only 7184' of vertical in one day. My bad. :)

<iframe width='465' height='548' frameborder='0'...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By Chris R.

Lol, no it was 7500' in one day (130km) of...

Lol, no it was 7500' in one day (130km) of riding. We never did less than 5000' per day for 7 days. Tired legs.

The camera is a GoPro2 and I have it attached to the drop of the handlebar. We had...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 07:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By Chris R.

Mallorca (Spain) Ride video

hey guys,

Just to share a little vid of my teammate and I (I'm the guys you see riding) while training in Spain last week. We had a great 7 days of riding with days of over 7500' of climbing and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-12, 07:01 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,633,506
Posted By Chris R.

I love the Colnago above. Wow.

I love the Colnago above. Wow.
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