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Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-08, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By Duane

Here's a link to the Kentucky Points Series. ...

Here's a link to the Kentucky Points Series. Info will be posted there when available.

http://kypointseries.googlepages.com/
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-16-08, 08:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By Duane

I ran Race-X-Lites last year and they were...

I ran Race-X-Lites last year and they were flawless. They held up well to my 185#.
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
06-11-08, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Posted By Duane

So who else raced this? What a long day....

So who else raced this?

What a long day. I only did the Metric, can't imagine suffering thru the full 100 miler. The mud wore me out early on and my lack to training finished me off. At...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-11-08, 07:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,671
Posted By Duane

I don't have a road vs. mtb problem, I have a...

I don't have a road vs. mtb problem, I have a road vs. mtb. vs. CX vs. tandem problem. Too many choices.

Reality is that the Road bike gets by far the most attention mostly due to convenience....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-11-08, 09:28 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,366
Posted By Duane

Sounds like a Mountain Biker at a Road Race (been...

Sounds like a Mountain Biker at a Road Race (been there, done that).

Now I'm on a team and keep racing beyond my abilities, so no wins for me. One of the things I like about Road Racing is...
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
04-07-08, 07:48 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,976
Posted By Duane

You may have noticed the reflector on the front...

You may have noticed the reflector on the front wheel as well. What you can't see is the tent set up by the Shop that brought that bike and others. I'm sure those pedals are on there only so the...
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
03-23-08, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 916
Posted By Duane

I used to run X.9 gripshifters and Rear Der....

I used to run X.9 gripshifters and Rear Der. prior to picking up my Scalpel which came with XTR. I don't think there is anything out there that out performs the X.9 gripshift period, much less when...
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
03-12-08, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,075
Posted By Duane

I'm registered for the Metric. We've got 4 of us...

I'm registered for the Metric. We've got 4 of us doing the Metric and one doing the full 100.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-25-07, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By Duane

There are plenty of folks out there racing on the...

There are plenty of folks out there racing on the ES's......but like road race wheels do you want to run them every day? I think they would be fine assuming reasonable use and that you aren't a...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-19-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 843
Posted By Duane

Yeah same pic. At that point I hadn't realized...

Yeah same pic. At that point I hadn't realized my chain was off and my shifter rotated around on the bars. And I really wanted to get out of the way so I didn't get run over. It took me a minute...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-19-07, 05:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 843
Posted By Duane

You know, on Thursday it was an icy mud more than...

You know, on Thursday it was an icy mud more than muddy soup. There was still some icy spots on the course that could take you down, but you could break through the ice on the edges of the course...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-18-07, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 843
Posted By Duane

I did the B's 40+ on Thursday. It's amazing how...

I did the B's 40+ on Thursday. It's amazing how different the course conditions were.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-10-07, 10:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 843
Posted By Duane

We're going to attempt the drive tomorrow, we'll...

We're going to attempt the drive tomorrow, we'll see if we get there or not. If it gets too bad we'll just find a hotel and finish the trip on Wednesday. Either way, it's gonna be epic*!
...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-21-07, 09:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 523
Posted By Duane

I'm in a similar situation as well, in both races...

I'm in a similar situation as well, in both races I entered. One I belong in, the other I'm way out of my league. Not sure how to handle it. Talk about feelings of "oh yeah" followed soon by...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-07-07, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 719
Posted By Duane

Show up, race the bike as it is (with the CX...

Show up, race the bike as it is (with the CX tires, that is). No need to put anymore money into it. Then spend the winter obsessively researching and then buy a CX bike for next season.

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-29-07, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 700
Posted By Duane

Horner wore his Predictor-Lotto stuff during...

Horner wore his Predictor-Lotto stuff during warm-up then raced in Pedro's colors. P-L must not be paying for the CX races.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-25-07, 04:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 911
Posted By Duane

To answer part of your question, that extra 15...

To answer part of your question, that extra 15 minutes can seem like an eternity :) That's why a lot of fast guys who can race Masters do......to save that 15 minutes they'd have to do in the A's.
...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-23-07, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 709
Posted By Duane

per UCI rule 5.1.024 only 1 set of barriers...

per UCI rule 5.1.024 only 1 set of barriers (planks) is allowed. USA Cycling rule 5A10 says the same thing.

Non-UCI races may have up to 2 additional sets of barriers per USA Cycling rule 5A11.
...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-22-07, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 883
Posted By Duane

at 2 recent races (one UCI, one not) we were told...

at 2 recent races (one UCI, one not) we were told no hand-ups. It was a really bad rule on the day it was in the 80's & very dusty for the A-race.

Duane
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-19-07, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 700
Posted By Duane

Here's just a few of the Elite Riders that are...

Here's just a few of the Elite Riders that are pre-registered for Sunday's Race:

Molly Cameron Vanilla bicycles-Stumptown coffee
Adam Craig Giant
Chris Horner ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-12-07, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By Duane

For me it seems that 700c wheels spin up faster...

For me it seems that 700c wheels spin up faster and cut through grass and sand much better than 26" wheels, even with skinny tires. Also, there's a lot of short sprints as you get out of the corner...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-14-07, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By Duane

Did the Listing on Bikereg.com answer all of your...

Did the Listing on Bikereg.com answer all of your questions?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-07, 08:27 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 11,635
Posted By Duane

I don't know much about tri's, but it seems most...

I don't know much about tri's, but it seems most of the tri-geeks I know are racing themselves. It's all about their finishing time or personal best and not so much about the placing. Bike racers...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-08-07, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,325
Posted By Duane

I suspect that since only the "A" race counts...

I suspect that since only the "A" race counts towards UCI points, they'll only ones where UCI rules really apply. I raced the "C" class last year at Harbin Park in OH (UCI C2) this past year and...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-08-07, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 483
Posted By Duane

I found a calendar on the UCI website that shows...

I found a calendar on the UCI website that shows a bunch of UCI CX races. Looks like quite a few in the USA.

Follow this link...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
06-26-07, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 650
Posted By Duane

I got my CX bike a couple of weeks ago after...

I got my CX bike a couple of weeks ago after racing last year on my mtb. I don't know if I'm any faster now, but I sure feel faster.

I can't wait till race season. We've got a short track...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-22-07, 06:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,365
Posted By Duane

You are correct that this is better off in...

You are correct that this is better off in another forum, but I don't think you can compare racism to refusal to do business with folks in other countries. It's not that they don't want to do...
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
05-14-07, 07:37 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,976
Posted By Duane

This past weekend at Park Mammoth Mash in Park...

This past weekend at Park Mammoth Mash in Park City, KY. My first (and last) race in rain & mud. My paper number plate didn't survive the pre-ride. It was an absolute mess.

...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-30-07, 07:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 610
Posted By Duane

I have to second Lowcel's advice. Nothing new on...

I have to second Lowcel's advice. Nothing new on race day. That applies to your bike too. If you can't give it good solid test ride, don't change/adjust/replace/modify anything unless it's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-30-07, 07:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,054
Posted By Duane

He's off to a good start. So what's next?

He's off to a good start.

So what's next?
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
04-24-07, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,088
Posted By Duane

In support of everyone else's comments, it...

In support of everyone else's comments, it depends a lot on where/what you ride and how big your budget is. If you are on silky smooth trails, go with the HT. Rocks & Roots, go FS. There is also...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-07, 07:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,030
Posted By Duane

Since I am just slightly under the 185# limit...

Since I am just slightly under the 185# limit I'll skip the Ti spindles and stay with the Stainless Eggbeaters. I did snap one of those spindles, though, and the Crank Brothers customer service was...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-11-07, 05:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,084
Posted By Duane

I suffered a grade 2 AC joint separation to my...

I suffered a grade 2 AC joint separation to my left shoulder 8 weeks ago. I was off the bike altogether for 4 weeks, off the MTB for 6 weeks, both at my Doc's advice. Got permission to hit the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-14-07, 05:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,923
Posted By Duane

2006 Cannondale ...

2006 Cannondale

http://a492.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/47/l_7db367af3750ca05444f7da67d1b08a3.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-09-07, 08:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 702
Posted By Duane

Ride the Epic and the Scalpel and pick the one...

Ride the Epic and the Scalpel and pick the one you like best. Can't go wrong with either one.

But I also agree with chelboed and think you may want to give a hard tail a serious look. Run 2.3's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-08-07, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,191
Posted By Duane

I have a Skareb Elite and I'm not a fan. Flexy...

I have a Skareb Elite and I'm not a fan. Flexy and stiction problems. Can't speak to the other choice as I've never ridden one.

If you are a bigger guy you might be better off looking for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-08-07, 07:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,759
Posted By Duane

We'll be at the Tour de Chesapeake in VA this...

We'll be at the Tour de Chesapeake in VA this coming May and the MWTR over Labor Day.

We also hope to hit the Horsey Hundred in Lexington, KY and the Old Kentucky Home Tour this year as well.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-07, 08:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,269
Posted By Duane

I hope blue bikes don't suck, my Road Bike is...

I hope blue bikes don't suck, my Road Bike is blue..........but then again, I wonder if my wife would accept that as a reason to get a new one? Just in case, what color doesn't suck? I need to know...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-07, 08:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,269
Posted By Duane

My bad. I picked up on a comment made in one of...

My bad. I picked up on a comment made in one of the responses that mentioned lightweight race bikes and it stuck in my head. I'll pay more attention next time.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-07, 08:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,269
Posted By Duane

It's nice to see you have something constructive...

It's nice to see you have something constructive to add. How about some more details? I'm sure they will help the OP with his decision.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-07, 08:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,269
Posted By Duane

at 39 I'm no punk kid, plus I have a Scalpel 1. ...

at 39 I'm no punk kid, plus I have a Scalpel 1. My size Large weighs in just under 24# and like stated above, the Lefty fork tracks awesome.

A lot of what makes a good XC race bike depends on...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-12-07, 07:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,611
Posted By Duane

Thanks for all the responses. I am thinking that...

Thanks for all the responses. I am thinking that the Ultimate Rakk stand is what I need. I understand about leaning the bike against the car, but when I look at the scratches from bikes on my older...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-10-07, 09:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,611
Posted By Duane

Tandem Storage/Display Stand

OK, I've searched through the archives and seen plenty of discussions about kickstands. That's not what this is about. I'm looking for a way to support our Tandem when there's nothing to lean it...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-07, 08:33 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,008
Posted By Duane

Too bad. You can come back to Kentucky again...

Too bad. You can come back to Kentucky again this Spring and race with us, even though we don't have enough climbing to make you happy. Hopefully it will turn out better this time for your...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-06, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,873
Posted By Duane

I had the fortune to meet Jef at this year's...

I had the fortune to meet Jef at this year's Iceman MTB race in Michigan.......what a super nice guy. I been a Frazz fan for a while but it never gets old.

I got his new book for X-mas and read...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-20-06, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 583
Posted By Duane

You bring a power washer with you? :eek: Plus 3...

You bring a power washer with you? :eek: Plus 3 large jugs of water? I can think of where you can save some space....:rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-06, 08:47 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 8,049
Posted By Duane

2 Odd things this summer: First - We were...

2 Odd things this summer:

First - We were out on our tandem and about every half mile or so we would see an article of women's lingerie laying in or alongside the road. We saw them over a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-06, 08:19 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,584
Posted By Duane

I snapped a spindle on a Stainless EggBeater...

I snapped a spindle on a Stainless EggBeater recently. Not riding anything rough, just some smooth singletrack. I didn't crash, but it did take me quite by surprise.

I was right at the end of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-05-06, 07:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,084
Posted By Duane

Ummm.....I did my first 'cross race this past...

Ummm.....I did my first 'cross race this past Sunday and I'm hooked. Did it on my MTB (hardtail) with Hutchinson 1.3's........Probably gonna do another one this coming Sunday. Lowcel, you need to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-03-06, 07:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 909
Posted By Duane

at those prices you could probably buy both and...

at those prices you could probably buy both and sell the one you don't like at a profit.
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