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Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-19, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,202
Posted By curtism

I had a Giro Synth and changed to a Kask Protone....

I had a Giro Synth and changed to a Kask Protone. I used the same pair of glasses in both and both held the glasses about the same. The grippers in the Synth didn't make a difference.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-17, 03:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,679
Posted By curtism

Two come to mind for me. First, the Ultimate...

Two come to mind for me.

First, the Ultimate Challenge. 113 miles and 12,700 feet of climbing with last 6 miles being a climb up Little Cottonwood Canyon (average 9%) in Utah. This is the amateur...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-16, 05:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,509
Posted By curtism

No problem. By the way, I didn't use a vacuum on...

No problem. By the way, I didn't use a vacuum on the Shimano shoes, I just tightened the shoe and let it mold to my foot as it cooled. Pretty simple.

I've used Lake shoes also and they seem well...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-16, 01:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,509
Posted By curtism

I molded mine at home in the oven. I just started...

I molded mine at home in the oven. I just started with the temperature low then raised it by 10 degrees at a time until the uppers became pliable. It worked fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-16, 12:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,509
Posted By curtism

Same foot issues for me. I just switched from...

Same foot issues for me. I just switched from Sidi to the new Shimano RP-9 shoes and they are great. They are made is wide widths, have a carbon sole, and heat-moldable uppers and insoles.

RP9 -...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-15, 09:58 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,038
Posted By curtism

I live at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in...

I live at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah. Here is a ride from a few weeks ago.

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Not all rides in our area have this much climbing, but 3,000 - 6,000 feet is common in 50 - 100...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-15, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,021
Posted By curtism

I have 25 mm tires and use 95 psi on the front...

I have 25 mm tires and use 95 psi on the front and 105 on the rear based on one of the online tables mentioned. I'm 170 lbs. No pinch flats in 2.5 years.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 29,635
Posted By curtism

I rode a 209 for a while then switched to a...

I rode a 209 for a while then switched to a Drakon and have been riding it for a couple of years. I found the 209 to be a little too padded, a little too wide, and a little too flat across the top....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,421
Posted By curtism

Same as timmbo, I found the Drakon is a great...

Same as timmbo, I found the Drakon is a great mid-point between the Lite 209 and the Dynamic. I've been on it for two years now and it still feels great.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-14, 12:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,421
Posted By curtism

When measured by a level across the high point in...

When measured by a level across the high point in the back and the high point in the front the saddle is almost dead level.

When adjusting the tilt I was more focused on feel than angle.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,421
Posted By curtism

This photo shows the most comfortable angle of my...

This photo shows the most comfortable angle of my Selle SMP Drakon.

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-14, 09:09 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 17,326
Posted By curtism

I have a friend here in Utah who is a strong...

I have a friend here in Utah who is a strong rider and just installed an 11/32 on his compact bike. He said that on some of the long climbs in our area he would rather keep his cadence high than...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-02-14, 10:12 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 112,859
Posted By curtism

There is an easier way! Upload the photo through...

There is an easier way! Upload the photo through the "insert image" tool and make the post. Then double click the photo, and change the "size" setting from "thumbnail" to "full size". Click "OK" and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-14, 09:18 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 143,549
Posted By curtism

Here's mine - 6 Series Domane. 377969 ...

Here's mine - 6 Series Domane.



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Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-14, 07:39 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,411,976
Posted By curtism

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Here's my ride:

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Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-14, 06:40 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,588,768
Posted By curtism

Here's my entry. I just finished building it and...

Here's my entry. I just finished building it and rode it today for the second time. Fantastic ride!

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Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-10-12, 12:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By curtism

Bought one then sold it. It was very loud. I went...

Bought one then sold it. It was very loud. I went back to my Cycleops Fluid 2. The feel is not quite as good, but it is reasonably quiet.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,056
Posted By curtism

Over the past year I've tried multiple saddles...

Over the past year I've tried multiple saddles from Selle Italia, Fizik, Selle San Marco, Selle SMP, Bontrager, WTB, Specialized, Terry, and Koobi. Many came in the Competitive Cyclist demo kit;...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-10, 04:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,056
Posted By curtism

There is always pressure somewhere -- the...

There is always pressure somewhere -- the question is where and how much. For me the SMP created two pressure points at the front of the saddle on the sides of the cutout. The rear of the saddle fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-10, 06:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,056
Posted By curtism

Before you buy a SMP try a Specialized Romin. It...

Before you buy a SMP try a Specialized Romin. It is very close to the same shape and the SMP saddles but without the pressure points created by the large cutout at the front of the saddle.

I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-10, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,195
Posted By curtism

Just got back from today's ride (solo century):...

Just got back from today's ride (solo century): http://connect.garmin.com/activity/39929057
Here is last Saturday's prep. ride: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/39929841
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