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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-27-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,560
Posted By fastbub

Hey guys I am very calm and chilled. I was just...

Hey guys I am very calm and chilled. I was just poking a little fun at the whole crit bike concept. Kind of at the expense of all those who think they "need" one. Sorry if any feelings are hurt....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-27-13, 11:45 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,560
Posted By fastbub

Can I start a parody thread about how I need to...

Can I start a parody thread about how I need to buy a crit body that feels the same as my regular body?

That way when I crash myself into the ER, I can still go to work in my regular body on...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-27-13, 11:33 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,560
Posted By fastbub

Rant begin: WHY is it almost universally...

Rant begin:

WHY is it almost universally accepted around this place that in order to race crits, you need a bike you can destroy? Do all crits end with a brick wall that you slam into at the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-07-12, 03:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,259
Posted By fastbub

This. Seriously. Only 4 miles. Pedal until...

This.

Seriously. Only 4 miles. Pedal until you can't take it anymore and then pedal harder.

Like Waterrockets said, carrying speed will be important. Also keep the RPMs up so you can accelerate...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-12, 06:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,300
Posted By fastbub

That looks a lot like 7700.

That looks a lot like 7700.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-12, 04:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 768
Posted By fastbub

5'6" on a medium Giant? I would definitely say a...

5'6" on a medium Giant? I would definitely say a small, especially if he likes a smaller frame. I am 5'8" and like a smaller frame with more drop to the bars and like an xs Giant.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-22-12, 05:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 17,819
Posted By fastbub

I commute 3 days by bike. 35 to 40 round trip....

I commute 3 days by bike. 35 to 40 round trip. Bring clean clothes and food in once a week by car. This way I can just commute on my road bike, in team kit and only carry my cell, ID and keys with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-12, 04:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 742
Posted By fastbub

Campy shifters and a shiftmate?

Campy shifters and a shiftmate?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-12, 03:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,281
Posted By fastbub

I have similar dimensions and feel the same way....

I have similar dimensions and feel the same way. I am most comfortable on a sloping top tube bike with a 52 ish VTT length. That usually meens a 50 or 49cm frame size and a 120-130 stem. A smaller...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-11, 04:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,044
Posted By fastbub

I don't understand the point of any of this. If...

I don't understand the point of any of this. If you are running a Rival front shifter and using a derailleur to keep the chain on, why not run a cable and have 10 more gears? It's not like any weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-11, 04:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 795
Posted By fastbub

Don't shift both at the same time. Do one than...

Don't shift both at the same time. Do one than the other. You will find it is much smoother. Also soft pedal as you shift.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-10-11, 07:24 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 5,571
Posted By fastbub

Beer

Beer
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-11, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,558
Posted By fastbub

Saddle angle........please fix.

Saddle angle........please fix.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-11, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 583
Posted By fastbub

Something like this. pedal it cross chained in a...

Something like this. pedal it cross chained in a stand and see if the chain is catching on something or grabbing the chain ring somewhere.

Is your bike a small size or does it have really short...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-11, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 895
Posted By fastbub

Very cool man. Nice that you were able to put...

Very cool man. Nice that you were able to put your skill and time into something that allows your wife to keep riding. Nice work!!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-10, 07:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,867
Posted By fastbub

Wut?

Wut?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,300
Posted By fastbub

If you have lots of disposable income then...

If you have lots of disposable income then upgrade your bike. If you are tight on money, use the money you would use to upgrade your bike on entry fees, team kits, tires, travel expenses etc. Upgrade...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-10, 02:24 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,100
Posted By fastbub

This is true that the card companies get a slice...

This is true that the card companies get a slice of each purchase, but that bill is footed by the retailers not the consumer. This is a processing fee paid by the retailer for each transaction.The...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-10, 05:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,552
Posted By fastbub

They are a great aluminum frame. I have bought...

They are a great aluminum frame. I have bought two on ebay. One is a NOS Zebra stripe E5 frameset, and t one is a used complete bike, matte silver with dura ace 7800 for 700 bones. I love the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-10, 08:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,782
Posted By fastbub

Yup, this

Yup, this
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-10, 06:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,177
Posted By fastbub

no

no
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-01-10, 06:36 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,504
Posted By fastbub

I second this. I have a 2004 E5 and it was...

I second this. I have a 2004 E5 and it was purchased used and complete with a DA 7800 build for 700. Deals can be found on this frame since aluminum is out of fashion. It has done what I ask of it....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-10, 04:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By fastbub

I found my 2010 Rival cranks to be quiet and...

I found my 2010 Rival cranks to be quiet and smooth out of the box. I greased the cup threads and tightened them normally. If the threads in your BB shell aren't worn and stretched they should hold...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-10, 04:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,093
Posted By fastbub

Is that a Ritte? Nervermind, I see the pic...

Is that a Ritte?

Nervermind, I see the pic above
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-10, 12:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,016
Posted By fastbub

Not necessarily

Not necessarily
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-10, 04:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,019
Posted By fastbub

There are also Shimano splined/ Campy spaced...

There are also Shimano splined/ Campy spaced cassettes.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-10, 07:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,266
Posted By fastbub

Should have gotten the XS

Should have gotten the XS
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-10, 06:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,690
Posted By fastbub

I have very flat, very narrow, low volume feet....

I have very flat, very narrow, low volume feet. The Sidi Genius can be had in a "narrow" which I think is a B width or so. It is narrow, but the toe box is ample and it is definitely much lower...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-27-10, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4,923
Views: 1,067,496
Posted By fastbub

I am hovering right around 139-140 right now....

I am hovering right around 139-140 right now. Been off the bike for around a year in may or so. I got up to 155, so I have shed a decent amount of pounds since May. 136-140 is a good fighting weight...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-25-10, 03:45 AM
Replies: 59,818
Views: 3,021,694
Posted By fastbub

Easy to find anywhere, and relatively cheap are...

Easy to find anywhere, and relatively cheap are Troegs Pale Ale and Dales Pale Ale. Both great Pales for the price and Dales is in cans so they are easy to transport if you are bringing a few brews...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-23-10, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4,923
Views: 1,067,496
Posted By fastbub

A dozen wings and three pints of Victory Hop...

A dozen wings and three pints of Victory Hop Devil. They were so hot, I am still sweating an hour later. I must put out the fire with another pint.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-10-10, 04:26 PM
Replies: 59,818
Views: 3,021,694
Posted By fastbub

what the hell is a quicksort?

what the hell is a quicksort?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-01-10, 01:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,566
Posted By fastbub

Hey I saw you there. I didn't know it was you, I...

Hey I saw you there. I didn't know it was you, I would have said whazzup. Are you going to put up the video of the race so we can check it out?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-10, 04:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,566
Posted By fastbub

That's cool. I was going to bring my 6 month old...

That's cool. I was going to bring my 6 month old but it is supposed to be hot and we won't be close enough to home to just run home if she needs to cool off or nap in the AC. Oh well, maybe next...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-10, 04:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,566
Posted By fastbub

Oh that traffic. Sorry my man I am only like a...

Oh that traffic. Sorry my man I am only like a 30min. drive away.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-30-10, 08:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,566
Posted By fastbub

I'll be there till the end. I have never had a...

I'll be there till the end. I have never had a problem with traffic. It is not that big of a race.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-23-10, 07:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,112
Posted By fastbub

If that isn't by design, it is a terrible fit. I...

If that isn't by design, it is a terrible fit. I have several different skinsuits and they don't do that. Even the ones that are too small.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-19-10, 07:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,186
Posted By fastbub

According to my rep, they all 10 had to be within...

According to my rep, they all 10 had to be within the same year. Ultimately she let me upgrade after like 6 or 7 races, but she did say they have to be within a year. I don't know if that is on the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-18-10, 02:44 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,526
Posted By fastbub

I was upgraded from a 5 to 4 in only eight races....

I was upgraded from a 5 to 4 in only eight races. I had 3 wins and the rest top fives, but that shouldn't matter. they don't base a 5 to 4 upgrade on anything other than experience. He did his 10,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-10, 03:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 702
Posted By fastbub

If it were me I would stick with the 56. With...

If it were me I would stick with the 56. With your shorter inseam you might have trouble getting enough saddle to bar drop on a 58 depending on how much drop you like.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-09, 03:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,694
Posted By fastbub

Fenders...........tis the season

Fenders...........tis the season
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-09, 02:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,504
Posted By fastbub

Have any of you guys run into problems with the...

Have any of you guys run into problems with the enforcers of the law in your area? I am especially curious as to how legal it is behind a car because that is all I have to use right now. A scooter...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-09, 02:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By fastbub

Make sure it isn't the limit screw on your front...

Make sure it isn't the limit screw on your front derailleur. It could be set in too far and letting the chain climb onto the big ring but it isn't going far enough to let the shifter indexing kick in.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-09, 02:45 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 13,592
Posted By fastbub

If you like hops, there is a brewery in Easton,...

If you like hops, there is a brewery in Easton, PA called Weyerbacher. They make a Double Simcoe IPA that is unreal. I think it is about 9%
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 13,592
Posted By fastbub

Not a bad cheap go-to beer.

Not a bad cheap go-to beer.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-09, 06:52 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 13,592
Posted By fastbub

You won't regret it. One of my favorite all time...

You won't regret it. One of my favorite all time beers.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-09, 02:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 871
Posted By fastbub

incorrect

incorrect
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 01:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,652
Posted By fastbub

What's wrong with Mavic Elite wheels? Those are...

What's wrong with Mavic Elite wheels? Those are my training wheels, race wheels, trainer wheels, climbing wheels and occasional off road wheels (not on purpose) and they are great. They are even my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,366
Posted By fastbub

me too, why the hell not if I make it that far

me too, why the hell not if I make it that far
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-09, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,496
Posted By fastbub

yes this

yes this
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