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Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,133
Posted By conundrumx

There may come a day when...

There may come a day when "steel-straight-gauge-tubing" drops you
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-18-09, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By conundrumx

All those guys are riding heavy, inefficient...

All those guys are riding heavy, inefficient steel frames. Amazing they could even finish those races.:p
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,425
Posted By conundrumx

Since when does riding a steel bike with downtube...

Since when does riding a steel bike with downtube shifters make one a Fred?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-07, 04:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,867
Posted By conundrumx

Sarcasm right...;) Sean Kelly's career ...

Sarcasm right...;)

Sean Kelly's career

1978 1 stage, Tour de France
1979 2 stages, Vuelta a Espaņa
1980 Points Competition, Vuelta a Espaņa
5 stages, Vuelta a Espaņa
2 stages, Tour...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-06, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 938
Posted By conundrumx

I owned the exact same bike in the early 90s,...

I owned the exact same bike in the early 90s, except that it had the blue chevrons rather than the red. Nicest riding bike I've ever owned and it fit me like a glove. Hope to find one again some...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-06, 11:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,483
Posted By conundrumx

10 minutes...ha. Takes like a couple minutes just...

10 minutes...ha. Takes like a couple minutes just to clip in and choose the right gear. Then another couple to get to the right channel or music CD. By that time you may have 4-5 minutes of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-06, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 885
Posted By conundrumx

I have both a trainer and rollers. If I could...

I have both a trainer and rollers. If I could only have one it would be rollers, although a trainer does have some advantages (better at sprint and high intensity workouts, pedaling while standing)....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-06, 03:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By conundrumx

Some smart ass replies like this one actually do...

Some smart ass replies like this one actually do need to be appreciated.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-06, 06:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,046
Posted By conundrumx

How are you supposed to get them out of your...

How are you supposed to get them out of your pocket in enough time to throw them on the car? The true danger would be the need to carry them in your teeth just to have them ready to throw at someone.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-06, 09:07 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,126
Posted By conundrumx

I voted no, but not because they're ugly. Just...

I voted no, but not because they're ugly. Just because my next bike will not be carbon.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-06, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By conundrumx

I too have the cycleops made by sportscrafters...

I too have the cycleops made by sportscrafters with the resistance unit. Very smooth well-built rollers. So much better than a trainer, it's unbelievable. Good workout too.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-06, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 904
Posted By conundrumx

I have a 1up trainer and cycleops rollers with...

I have a 1up trainer and cycleops rollers with the resistance bar. I much prefer the rollers. Plenty of resistance for a good workout, either low or high rpms. I feel more spent after a fifty...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-06, 09:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,169
Posted By conundrumx

Max RPM...800.

Max RPM...800.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-06, 01:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,018
Posted By conundrumx

If this is the case you would assume that failure...

If this is the case you would assume that failure would most likely occur while in the trainer, since this is where most of the implied strain is occuring. Yet are frames really failing while being...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-06, 01:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,874
Posted By conundrumx

Shame your wife nixed the rollers. I just...

Shame your wife nixed the rollers. I just acquired some rollers this year after last year's winter in which I dreaded even looking at my trainer by mid winter. I'm very glad I did. Great workout...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-06, 02:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,773
Posted By conundrumx

...but wait a minute...I hear that runners are...

...but wait a minute...I hear that runners are cowards.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-06, 11:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,486
Posted By conundrumx

Buy used

Buy used. I bought a 2003 Lemond Mailot Jaune with full Chorus 9-speed for $600.00 in excellent condition. Good supporting componentry and wheels too. Original MSRP on bike was $3200. You can...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-06, 11:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,832
Posted By conundrumx

What I would do first...***** can the saddle!

What I would do first...***** can the saddle!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-06, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 665
Posted By conundrumx

Is that a frisbee caught between the cogset and...

Is that a frisbee caught between the cogset and the rear wheel? Kidding...looks like a great bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-06, 02:34 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,921
Posted By conundrumx

went for a late bike ride=stupid...heh, heh,...

went for a late bike ride=stupid...heh, heh, surely not. It's never stupid to go for a ride no matter what the time. The only thing that would be stupid would be dwelling too long on the cheating...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-06, 10:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By conundrumx

Also consider rollers. You may not have the...

Also consider rollers. You may not have the progressive resistance of the road, but for many you get adequate resistance to do interval training and it's much more interactive than a trainer. Plus...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-06, 09:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,020
Posted By conundrumx

I was a med student...I have six figure debt. ...

I was a med student...I have six figure debt. Will be paying off these for the majority of my career, but wouldn't sell my bike for anything. There's education debt, mortagage, car payments, many...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-06, 07:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,886
Posted By conundrumx

Thanks everyone. Seems like a great bike, and...

Thanks everyone. Seems like a great bike, and the prices now for them are very tempting.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-06, 05:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,721
Posted By conundrumx

...and kickstand. Seriously though for ten...

...and kickstand. Seriously though for ten bucks, can't be beat.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-06, 05:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,721
Posted By conundrumx

I want that saddle.

I want that saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-06, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,886
Posted By conundrumx

OCR composite, anyone?

Does anyone here own or ridden a Giant OCR composite? Thinking of buying the OCR2 for my wife. To test ride it my LBS has to order one in, and I would rather save them the effort if reviews are...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-06, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 764
Posted By conundrumx

I also bought the cycleops rollers (the ones with...

I also bought the cycleops rollers (the ones with mag resistance). Sure, not with the progressive resistance of a fluid trainer, but way more fun, and I easily hit my heart rate targets at both high...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-06, 10:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 866
Posted By conundrumx

Nice

Nice
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-06, 07:57 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,766
Posted By conundrumx

My '97 chorus shifts and performs better than my...

My '97 chorus shifts and performs better than my '05 Ultegra.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-06, 11:13 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,139
Posted By conundrumx

Those are some shiny bikes, even the seats look...

Those are some shiny bikes, even the seats look polished. Are they ever ridden?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-06, 08:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,104
Posted By conundrumx

Scott drop-in bar. Really popular in the early...

Scott drop-in bar. Really popular in the early 90s. Problem with them was hitting your elbows with the knees, but they did get your arms in a narrower position. The bike Lemond is riding is a TVT.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-06, 08:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,837
Posted By conundrumx

these?

These?


http://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroraleighs/images/800x650/76-gran-sport.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-06, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 419
Posted By conundrumx

http://www.toursite.nl/images/hinault.gif ...

http://www.toursite.nl/images/hinault.gif

Maybe this guy should have put the bar wrap over his brake cables too. :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-06, 07:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,265
Posted By conundrumx

Lovely. Where's the nook where the beer is...

Lovely. Where's the nook where the beer is stashed? (or Liquor).
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-06, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 921
Posted By conundrumx

It will not hurt your frame regardless of how...

It will not hurt your frame regardless of how much flex you see while riding, of course this assumes your frame is already structurally sound with no previous wear or fatigue areas. It will wear out...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-06, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 700
Posted By conundrumx

Probably not EPO!

Everyone's EPO crazy. Short term effects are not from erythropoetin but probably 2,3-DPG.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-06, 02:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,837
Posted By conundrumx

Tires?

Another vote for Cont'ies
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-06, 11:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,104
Posted By conundrumx

Not exactly same bike.

The frame shown by op is a steel SL lemond...nice bike but not the one rode by greg with team Z in the tour. He rode a TVT carbon in the mountains, and likely a "higher" grade of steel or custom...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-06, 11:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 699
Posted By conundrumx

It's pretty, but not really an "intense" climb to...

It's pretty, but not really an "intense" climb to Paradise. Maybe like 4% grade or something. Cayuse Pass is a harder climb, but still not all that bad. That's the other long climb during RAMROD.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-05, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 442
Posted By conundrumx

I'd watch it!...If you put your bike on a trainer...

I'd watch it!...If you put your bike on a trainer it could very well explode.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-05, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,639
Posted By conundrumx

That's better humor than what is in most TV...

That's better humor than what is in most TV sitcoms this day and age.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-05, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 956
Posted By conundrumx

I agree, these bikes are not made from paper...

I agree, these bikes are not made from paper mache. They can more than withstand the pedaling forces from our amateur legs. Most of the wear will likely be on rear bearings and tires, so have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-05, 05:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,356
Posted By conundrumx

:eek: WTF :eek:

:eek: WTF :eek:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-05, 04:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,320
Posted By conundrumx

I'm going as this guy ...

I'm going as this guy

http://www.westbergholtfc.co.uk/Images/lookas/Kryten2.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-05, 12:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,749
Posted By conundrumx

The only problem with that is you gotta listen to...

The only problem with that is you gotta listen to her sing...maybe turn the sound down I guess.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-05, 06:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 811
Posted By conundrumx

Do you have any pictures of this paper mache...

Do you have any pictures of this paper mache bicycle? Is it one of the Specialized Epics? I swear every third bike in a crit was one of those back in the early to mid nineties. Don't see too many...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-05, 06:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,261
Posted By conundrumx

Regarding standing or sitting, learn how to do...

Regarding standing or sitting, learn how to do both well. In light of living up to the perception of natural climbers who spin up climbs, or just because it's harder to do, most people probably...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-05, 04:05 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 26,341
Posted By conundrumx

Why did it take 15 months? Was it hand painted...

Why did it take 15 months? Was it hand painted with a fine-tip brush?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-05, 07:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,148
Posted By conundrumx

Except for tequila joe's post, this thread is...

Except for tequila joe's post, this thread is kind of gay
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-05, 02:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,370
Posted By conundrumx

Why don't you all just read the back of the...

Why don't you all just read the back of the bottle and take the recommended dose, you won't have to worry about death or organ transplants and the like.
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