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Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,279
Posted By ReLLiK75

Beginner level???? I've been riding for almost...

Beginner level???? I've been riding for almost 20 years and my FTP has never gone above 218. And it's not because I'm not fit. I'm 5'11, have an average weight of 175 lbs, keep under 10% body fat,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-19, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,256
Posted By ReLLiK75

I have them. I've had them since they were...

I have them. I've had them since they were released. Rock solid. They've even updated their firmware a few times to add new features. They work great and for the price you probably can't find a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-18, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,333
Posted By ReLLiK75

Got my Everysight Raptors

It's been a long time since I've posted here, but I thought that this was a good opportunity to reengage. I've searched the board for any specific threads pertaining to this particular product and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-17, 10:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,966
Posted By ReLLiK75

Not at all. Exactly the same as my Look Blades.

Not at all. Exactly the same as my Look Blades.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-17, 11:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,966
Posted By ReLLiK75

You should check out the Favero Assiomas. Brand...

You should check out the Favero Assiomas. Brand new design over the original BePros. Rechargeable batteries, no calibration, plug n play like the P1s but for $750! I just did my first ride with...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-17, 01:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,551
Posted By ReLLiK75

Vegas local here.... Be on your bike NLT...

Vegas local here....

Be on your bike NLT 5:30AM if you want to ride here. Red Rock opens at sunrise which is just a little after 5AM. Park at the Albertsons on Charleston and Desert Foothils. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-17, 03:09 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,443
Posted By ReLLiK75

I ride an SMP Carbon Lite. I have one on both of...

I ride an SMP Carbon Lite. I have one on both of my road bikes. Super comfy. No problem doing centuries. Everyone gets hung up on the fact that the carbons have no padding, but if the saddle agrees...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-15, 10:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,256
Posted By ReLLiK75

I have it. Battery will NOT last an entire ride...

I have it. Battery will NOT last an entire ride (3+ hour). Worthless for anything longer than a quick 1 hour training ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-15, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 532,382
Posted By ReLLiK75

LOL...It's nice to have options and variety!

LOL...It's nice to have options and variety!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-15, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 532,382
Posted By ReLLiK75

The black 695 has the SMP carbon lite saddle. ...

The black 695 has the SMP carbon lite saddle. The grey 695 has the Forma. I just replaced the Forma with another carbon lite because the slight difference in width and length works better for me. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-15, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 532,382
Posted By ReLLiK75

Saddle is very comfy. Can't do anything about...

Saddle is very comfy. Can't do anything about the stem since comes with the bike and is a key part of the design. I'm sure the Look stem adds a little bit of weight and keeps the bikes from getting...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-15, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 532,382
Posted By ReLLiK75

Here's what I keep in my stable. The black one is...

Here's what I keep in my stable. The black one is built with standard gearing and an 11/26 running on 404s. The grey one has a compact with an 11/28 running on 303s. They've both been posted on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-15, 12:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,434
Posted By ReLLiK75

Yeah...I don't know if the fitness functions...

Yeah...I don't know if the fitness functions really start sucking the battery or what, but with normal use I can make it through a full day and still have greater than 50% charge when I put it on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-15, 11:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,434
Posted By ReLLiK75

As an Apple Watch owner I can tell you that I...

As an Apple Watch owner I can tell you that I decided to test out it's functionality on a 50+ mile ride this weekend. The battery didn't last....

I will no longer wear my Apple Watch on rides and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-15, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,057
Posted By ReLLiK75

The last 28 miles or so (after all the smart...

The last 28 miles or so (after all the smart riders break off to the finish point at the 70ish mile mark) is all up hill and always in to a nasty headwind. I've done this ride twice and I've now...
Forum: Southern California
10-06-14, 12:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 985
Posted By ReLLiK75

2014 OC Gran Fondo Experience

Just wanted to share my experience with the OC Gran Fondo held this past weekend. The start of the ride was well organized with police escort. However, once the 66 milers split off from the 91...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-14, 11:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,899
Posted By ReLLiK75

Had an Audi Q5 and traded it for an X5. Liked...

Had an Audi Q5 and traded it for an X5. Liked the handling so I also traded my A5 for a 328. The first to go was the 328! I drove it for less than a year before running back to Audi for an A6. As...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-14, 10:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,870
Posted By ReLLiK75

Not to mention it's like 140 round-trip.

Not to mention it's like 140 round-trip.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-14, 05:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,427
Posted By ReLLiK75

Take a look at my saddle below. It's the full...

Take a look at my saddle below. It's the full carbon lite. It's angled 2 degrees up. I find that any amount of downward angle puts too much pressure on my hands, but the slight up angle feels very...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-14, 09:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,870
Posted By ReLLiK75

I've never seen a burrow crossing the road on 159...

I've never seen a burrow crossing the road on 159 (I have seen them on the side of the road) nor have I ever seen one inside Red Rock Canyon. But definitely beware stupid drivers inside the Red Rock...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-14, 09:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,870
Posted By ReLLiK75

Valley of Fire is another good run. You can do...

Valley of Fire is another good run. You can do an out and back, starting at the travel plaza off of I-15 and turning around at the entrance to the park, or pay the entry fee and head inside, then...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,628
Posted By ReLLiK75

Got them as well. Love them. Just took me a...

Got them as well. Love them. Just took me a little time to get used to over my original Blades.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-14, 12:24 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,949
Posted By ReLLiK75

How do you wax a matte black frame? I know there...

How do you wax a matte black frame? I know there is a clear coat on the frame, but I've been told that anything other than basic soap and water will actually cause the matte finish to start to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-14, 01:20 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,132
Posted By ReLLiK75

Fastest I've gone is about 80ish riding the hill...

Fastest I've gone is about 80ish riding the hill as I accelerated up to terminal velocity at settle in to a nice 120MPH freefall. Oh wait...you meant on a bike on a downhill section of road! I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-14, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 569,130
Posted By ReLLiK75

I had this posted over in the Hot or Not thread,...

I had this posted over in the Hot or Not thread, but since I finally qualify to post it over here, as well....Really been enjoying this bike. Taking it on it's first century ride this weekend around...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-14, 07:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,765
Posted By ReLLiK75

I just went through this a month ago. I ride a...

I just went through this a month ago. I ride a Look 695 with carbon rims and SRAM Red. I first submitted the claim through my homeowner's policy since I have full replacement cost. They, of course,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-14, 09:43 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,599,260
Posted By ReLLiK75

Here's my new ride--courtesy of the guy who hit...

Here's my new ride--courtesy of the guy who hit me back in May! 15 lbs 7oz.


http://www.wayneposner.com/photos/i-Vnmfrt5/0/L/i-Vnmfrt5-L.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-14, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,536
Posted By ReLLiK75

No. Not available to test. Have to order it and...

No. Not available to test. Have to order it and hope for the best.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-14, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,536
Posted By ReLLiK75

Look 695 Aerolight, Colnago C60 or something else?

I was involved in a near t-bone collision with a car earlier this week. As a result, my 2012 Look 695 was deemed totaled. I have a claim filed with my insurance company for the bike and their...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-14, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,969
Posted By ReLLiK75

I've got DV66s and am looking to go shallower. ...

I've got DV66s and am looking to go shallower. For one main reason--not many people ride rims that deep and when you've got proprietary needs you're kinda screwed when you need help . If you're on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-14, 04:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,526
Posted By ReLLiK75

When I can find a flat section, my max average...

When I can find a flat section, my max average for approx 3 miles is maybe 23ish. The problem here in Vegas is depending on which direction you head out, you're either climbing or descending. On...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-14, 03:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,526
Posted By ReLLiK75

Great! I suck! Guess it's time to really up the...

Great! I suck! Guess it's time to really up the efforts--considering I have a 11 mile race coming up in 6 weeks. I weigh 177 so that value is pretty terrible. I started off pretty hard in the big...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-14, 03:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,526
Posted By ReLLiK75

Abysimal FTP in TrainerRoad

I don't consider myself a weak rider, but I know I'm not the fastest kid on the block either. Today I got around to taking the 8 minute FTP test in TrainerRoad and it gave me an FTP value of 187. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-14, 05:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,059
Posted By ReLLiK75

Take a look at this site:...

Take a look at this site: http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bikefit/2011/09/all-about-smps/

BTW, I ride a Forma...Hard as a rock, but very comfortable. I thought i'd like the Dynamic since it...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-14, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,023
Posted By ReLLiK75

I ride 66mm from Reynolds--they're my only set of...

I ride 66mm from Reynolds--they're my only set of wheels aside from cheap aluminums that I use for my trainer . They spin up really fast and once you get over 22-24mph, you can really feel the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-13, 02:12 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,274
Posted By ReLLiK75

resistance is futile! You will assimilated!

resistance is futile! You will assimilated!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-13, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,513
Posted By ReLLiK75

Look at route maps for the (San Luis Obispo)...

Look at route maps for the (San Luis Obispo) Wildflower Century. Takes you through some very pretty country with a few outstanding climbs. There's also another century they do which is more...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-13, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 859
Posted By ReLLiK75

I would if they would put out more videos in true...

I would if they would put out more videos in true HD format.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-13, 10:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 859
Posted By ReLLiK75

That youtube video is more humorous to me than...

That youtube video is more humorous to me than anything else. While I do appreciate the attractive women wearing small tight bits of clothing, the fact that they're on spin bikes just doesn't do it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-13, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 859
Posted By ReLLiK75

HD Trainer Videos?

I know Sufferfest has a few videos in HD or semi-HD format. Does anyone know of any other cycling/trainer videos in HD format? I really can't stand the letter boxed crappy resolution videos when...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-13, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,361
Posted By ReLLiK75

Get the RXXXL shoes. I ride 'em and love them. ...

Get the RXXXL shoes. I ride 'em and love them. Nice and wide at the toe. Just don't wear them in the winter as they have a ton of ventilation!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-13, 02:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,317
Posted By ReLLiK75

I've done quite a few centuries on my Look 695. ...

I've done quite a few centuries on my Look 695. No problems with comfort.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-13, 03:54 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 11,066
Posted By ReLLiK75

Actually, you forgot those that buy because they...

Actually, you forgot those that buy because they are anti <fill in the blank>. I bought a Look 695 because I'm anti what everyone else is riding. And I wanted a handmade frame. There are only a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-13, 11:07 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 14,186
Posted By ReLLiK75

Nice conversion! The first photo is kinda bland,...

Nice conversion! The first photo is kinda bland, but after the manipulation you did in Photoshop--very nice work!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 14,186
Posted By ReLLiK75

Can be done much quicker from CAD data and a...

Can be done much quicker from CAD data and a rendering engine. I don't think anyone does exploded assemblies by hand anymore.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-13, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By ReLLiK75

Tour de France Bike History

Doesn't look like anyone else posted this yet so here's a pretty interesting read over at Gizmodo with some cool photos showing the history of bikes used in the Tour.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-13, 11:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 422
Posted By ReLLiK75

The REAL Ghost Rider

Note the extremely classic roadster! :)

http://www.wayneposner.com/photos/i-Jg6htHr/0/L/i-Jg6htHr-L.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-13, 11:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,665
Posted By ReLLiK75

Red Rock loop is a must. Most people start at...

Red Rock loop is a must. Most people start at the Albertsons at the intersection of Desert Foothills and Charleston. The River Mountain Loop is also fun. If you start from the trailhead just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-13, 01:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,448
Posted By ReLLiK75

Rubitrack--if you're on a Mac

Rubitrack--if you're on a Mac
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-13, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,991
Posted By ReLLiK75

Wired has projected cost between $300 and $400...

Wired has projected cost between $300 and $400 and available sometime this year.
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