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Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-06, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By coclimber

cager v cyclist: turning the tables

When I ride, I am a rigorous critic of poor drivers -- those who drive unpredictably in an effort to be "curteous", those who are blind, or just a$$h@les. And, I still believe that, all totalled,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-05, 11:05 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 16,244
Posted By coclimber

Uh... search on "OCP" ? just a thought......

Uh... search on "OCP" ?

just a thought... :rolleyes:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-28-05, 09:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,479
Posted By coclimber

This makes sense to me: the use of the...

This makes sense to me: the use of the doping/drugs tends to level the field at a higher level, especially if one considers that this higher level is regulated: hemotcrit at 50, etc. So, as you say,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-26-05, 10:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,479
Posted By coclimber

Bad form to quote oneself, I know, but I really...

Bad form to quote oneself, I know, but I really am interested to know what others more knowledgable than myself think about this: what would the results be if everyone didn't dope? Same basic order,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-25-05, 10:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,414
Posted By coclimber

Apparently the results are suggestive of EPO --...

Apparently the results are suggestive of EPO -- the lab saw some EPO in the sample -- but not totally iron-clad.

http://www.velonews.com/race/int/articles/9203.0.html

What a mess, and what a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-25-05, 10:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,479
Posted By coclimber

I'm glad to see one person say this, though...

I'm glad to see one person say this, though clearly its in the minority: unfortunately, I'm not yet assured. I've spoken with a couple ex-pros: their position is pretty uniform. The competitive guys...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-24-05, 12:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,479
Posted By coclimber

Does everyone cheat?!?

I know, I know what the common point of view is: don't be naive. The big guns cheat, they know how to beat the system, they have the timing/techniques down pat to avoid detection most of the time. So...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-05, 02:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 613
Posted By coclimber

I now this sounds like and odd observation... but...

I now this sounds like and odd observation... but when I convert km to miles, I divide the km by 10, then multiply by 6. Obviously the same as 3/5, 3x first, then /5 second... but I've always done...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-05, 03:48 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 7,247
Posted By coclimber

I mean "dweeb" in the best possible sense......

I mean "dweeb" in the best possible sense... really. I just mean someone who uses the internet, and internet forums at all -- nothing more insidious than that. That is -- even if only for a half-hour...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-05, 12:34 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 7,247
Posted By coclimber

I've yet to comment on this OCP stuff, but I...

I've yet to comment on this OCP stuff, but I guess now is a good as time as any:

I find the ire that the OCP raises in some people hard to understand. This is a group of self-depreciating internet...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-05, 06:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,367
Posted By coclimber

The GPS unit I have (Garmin Forerunner) does...

The GPS unit I have (Garmin Forerunner) does grade, though - again - its probably not much more accurate than using a map. But, at least it gives you something while you're riding, and I suspect its...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-05, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 455
Posted By coclimber

A tattoo on your calf of a cyclist's calf with a...

A tattoo on your calf of a cyclist's calf with a tattoo of a calf with a cyclist's calf tattoo that has a cyclist's calf tattoo'd on it.

Recursion is cool.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-05, 04:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,650
Posted By coclimber

I wonder if people will believe its true, now...

I wonder if people will believe its true, now that Zabriskie himself has said its true...

http://www.davezabriskie.com/pages/1/

:)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-05, 11:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,682
Posted By coclimber

Isn't someone here supposed to say "FELT!" about...

Isn't someone here supposed to say "FELT!" about now? Best bang/buck?

Oh, I just did...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-05, 10:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,484
Posted By coclimber

This is more or less redundant, but I thought I'd...

This is more or less redundant, but I thought I'd list the 3 simple things I try think of *while* descending... remembering 7-10 things seems a bit much.

1) Brake to a comfortable speed BEFORE the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-05, 10:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 468
Posted By coclimber

I recently bought an F60 - same wheels, tires and...

I recently bought an F60 - same wheels, tires and cranks as yours, and had problems with the rear hub as well. Eventually, the shop guy repacked it and I've since ridden about 1500 miles sans...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-09-05, 11:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 387
Posted By coclimber

well, ok then. My bad...I'd heard from another...

well, ok then. My bad...I'd heard from another guy he'd dropped mid-race, hence the question. I checked the stage results and he finished.

thanks for the kind info.

:rolleyes:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-09-05, 10:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 387
Posted By coclimber

How embarassing... well, at least he didn't hold...

How embarassing... well, at least he didn't hold his hands up and then wipe out, as has happened before. Seems like he must've thought the line was somewhere it wasn't ... ?

I'm confused: did...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-05, 08:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,877
Posted By coclimber

Who forces you to click on these threads? Just...

Who forces you to click on these threads? Just skip 'em... there are plenty of threads with stuff interesting to you, I'm sure.

If Lance were to "unretire", he would be in top form ... he just...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-08-05, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 418
Posted By coclimber

I wonder now how much of a factor Heras' knee...

I wonder now how much of a factor Heras' knee will be... how much time will he lose in the TT vs. how much he can gain in the mtns over Menchov.

I pose the same question as last time: what do you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-05, 10:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,354
Posted By coclimber

doh! :o

doh! :o
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-05, 09:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,354
Posted By coclimber

magic? math. load/area = stress ...

magic? math.

load/area = stress

Increase area, decrease stress. No? or, am I being dense and missing your sarcasm.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-05, 05:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,137
Posted By coclimber

These stories are great; hopefully more and more...

These stories are great; hopefully more and more folks will learn that biking to work is doable and fun.

Another "bike to work" success story:

My wife got into cycling about a year ago, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-05, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,889
Posted By coclimber

I use the Rocky Mounts... no problems so far.

I use the Rocky Mounts... no problems so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-05, 04:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,354
Posted By coclimber

I'll second this opinion: I've got 1500 miles on...

I'll second this opinion: I've got 1500 miles on my Ultegra 10s chain, and it and the cogs/rings are in perfect shape. Seriously, I expect to get as much again with this same gruppo...at least!

Am...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-05, 04:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,171
Posted By coclimber

Full disclosure: I went through the same process...

Full disclosure: I went through the same process as you about 3 months ago, and bought a Felt F65. Seemed to have even more bang/buck than the Giants, and I'm very happy with it: I've put about 500...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-05, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,219
Posted By coclimber

Why not use the washers?

Why not use the washers?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-05, 09:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 786
Posted By coclimber

Do you want Look-pedal advice, or clipless pedal...

Do you want Look-pedal advice, or clipless pedal advice in general? I use Speedplays, so I can only share the general techiniques I use.

You'll have to "Look" elsewhere for specific advice. HA...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-07-05, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 617
Posted By coclimber

You DO have a chance of getting to that level......

You DO have a chance of getting to that level... if you are dedicated, work very hard, and believe it, you can do it. Obviously, there's no guarantee you'll be the next Lance, but that doesn't mean...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-06-05, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 298
Posted By coclimber

Its great to see two Discos now in the top 10....

Its great to see two Discos now in the top 10. Danielson is losing little enough time each of these mtn. stages to hang in there -- now at 6th. And now he's been joined in the elites by Beltran, at...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-05, 08:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,124
Posted By coclimber

On topic: Emer-gen-C powder packets. They...

On topic:
Emer-gen-C powder packets. They provide all the electrolytes you need, are affordable, and don't taste sickly sweet like the gator/power aides out there. One of these in my bike water...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-05, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,469
Posted By coclimber

The wired units' wires up to the GPS satellites...

The wired units' wires up to the GPS satellites get all caught up in the trees though. Its a real pain...

:p
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-05, 08:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,794
Posted By coclimber

Heard of the concept of 'peak oil' ? Check out...

Heard of the concept of 'peak oil' ?
Check out -> www(dot)endofsuburbia(dot)com
and
www(dot)oilendgame(dot)come

The first paints a pretty bleak picture, the second a possible solution that...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-05, 10:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By coclimber

helpful... :rolleyes:

helpful... :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-05, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By coclimber

This makes sense to me for a bike that serves...

This makes sense to me for a bike that serves multiple roles. A buddy has a nice Jarvis that serves as his touring bike with paniers, then he throws on different bars (and saddle) and ups the stem...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-05, 09:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 600
Posted By coclimber

A related comment about the tilt: the line of the...

A related comment about the tilt: the line of the lower, horizontal portion of the drop is pointing to your rear hub; this setup seems like its getting more and more common... this puts you slightly...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-05, 02:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,888
Posted By coclimber

I've made a simple Excel spreadsheet where yoy...

I've made a simple Excel spreadsheet where yoy put in chainring and cassette values -- as well as tire stats and crank length -- and it computes ratios, gear inches, gain ratios, and feet of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-05, 01:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,724
Posted By coclimber

Sounds to me like you handled it very well, as...

Sounds to me like you handled it very well, as did he. I think you did right good.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-05, 02:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,215
Posted By coclimber

Well... I'll ditto the SportTracks plug. If you...

Well... I'll ditto the SportTracks plug. If you have a Forerunner, definitely check it out. Satellite, street or topo map background standard, custom splits, grade plotting, dozens of more options...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-05, 02:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,205
Posted By coclimber

I've noticed the same thing, and it happens in...

I've noticed the same thing, and it happens in concrete jungles as well. When I ride to Denver, the Forerunner loses precision big time; the skyscrapers just hide too much of the sky I guess. Yeah,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-05, 09:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,205
Posted By coclimber

I'm not sure about the Garmin software, but...

I'm not sure about the Garmin software, but SportsTracks does it, and you can do it for laps/splits pretty easily as well. Each ride is listed in the top center panel - the "Week of..." panel - and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-29-05, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,753
Posted By coclimber

Thanks for all the great feedback! I, after...

Thanks for all the great feedback!

I, after posting this, did some more research and found similar valuable info. about differing max HR's depending on the sport; could be I'll hit higher number...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-05, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 488
Posted By coclimber

Out of town that day... I was going to do it, but...

Out of town that day... I was going to do it, but will miss it this year. Go drive the course and check it out before the big day.

Good luck, and have fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-05, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,205
Posted By coclimber

I also use the Garmin Forerunner 301, and - yes -...

I also use the Garmin Forerunner 301, and - yes - its not spot-on accurate, but its plenty close enough for me. For example, its easy to tell which side of the road I was riding on. I'm still trying...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-29-05, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,753
Posted By coclimber

LOW max heart rate

To balance the "High Max Heart Rate" thread:

I'm still testing my HRM to make sure its not giving me bogus readings, but I believe I may have a significantly lower HR than the (220 minus AGE)...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 04:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By coclimber

Just a quick plug for GPS based computers. ...

Just a quick plug for GPS based computers.

No wires. No weird calibration. Cumulative miles (ie: odometer). Elevation, speed, grade... not to mention mapping, cumulative gain/loss, elevation...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 10:11 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 5,732
Posted By coclimber

How about this scenario? Riding solo on a...

How about this scenario?

Riding solo on a very popular route north out of Boulder on a weekend (ie: many bikers out this day), a guy in a full team kit on a tri bike passed me - slowly - but then...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 10:16 AM
Replies: 488
Views: 34,704
Posted By coclimber

Maybe its a Felt thing: my fastest to date is...

Maybe its a Felt thing: my fastest to date is also 44mph, Felt F60. This was coming down Flagstaff Mountain, and again coming down another big hill in the foothills of north Boulder. I didn't feel...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-05, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 537
Posted By coclimber

Just to be clear: you're talking about the screws...

Just to be clear: you're talking about the screws that mount the cleat to the shoe, not the little adjustment screws that change the float range... right?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-05, 08:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 810
Posted By coclimber

Oh- agreed! Counter steering effectively leans...

Oh- agreed! Counter steering effectively leans the bike over, and (as someone else said earlier), we all do it intuitively when we turn a bike. By consciously controlling the counter steer, you have...
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