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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-12, 06:25 AM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 304,285
Posted By UBUvelo

yep, cool enough:thumb: at 48+ and having...

yep, cool enough:thumb:

at 48+ and having only drunk the kool-aid last year (and perfected the taste...!), i still have areas to explore (having done only xc racing and long rides on rugged...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-02-12, 07:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,220
Posted By UBUvelo

http://forums.mtbr.com/singlespeed/why-singlespeed...

http://forums.mtbr.com/singlespeed/why-singlespeed-also-see-ss-faq-top-right-page-82461.html

and

http://forums.mtbr.com/singlespeed/singlespeeders-story-why-not-singlespeed-161058.html

yeah,...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-09-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 172,465
Posted By UBUvelo

nice kenny....the spiral of death! eileen takes...

nice kenny....the spiral of death! eileen takes some great shots. here's a shot by anthony skorochod from the St. Luke's (death?) Staircase! 222101
not sure why it came out 'tiny'....will try...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-08-11, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,034
Posted By UBUvelo

similar situation here for me except this will be...

similar situation here for me except this will be my 3rd season of cx and 1st of xc/endurance. i just got into singlespeed in the last month after my full suspension is having massive issues...
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-08-11, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,467
Posted By UBUvelo

small b u m p ... i'm in the same situation, just...

small b u m p ... i'm in the same situation, just jumped into ss (32x18 on a 29er)....but starting to consider an sscx set up:
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-11, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 304,285
Posted By UBUvelo

great stories all around i'll keep this...

great stories all around

i'll keep this short and simple, but i was lightly 'irked' by the sub-comment below the main forum heading: "I still feel that variable gears are only for people over...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,986
Posted By UBUvelo

was wondering the same thing...figured i'd bump...

was wondering the same thing...figured i'd bump instead of start a redundant thread.

what else compares? 29er (or not)...minimal 'FS' design (Scalpel?)...
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
02-27-11, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,878
Posted By UBUvelo

47+ and 1990's mountain biker...returned to...

47+ and 1990's mountain biker...returned to cycling all out in mid 2009...two seasons of cyclocross tomfoolery and more bikes and healthier than ever, i'm now itching to race back to my roots.

on...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-16-11, 05:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,952
Posted By UBUvelo

well, that's part of the package....the silly...

well, that's part of the package....the silly things at the beginning and end are the funny bone nature of the serious workout of SF videos.

i still hate/respect the immensity of Revolver...if...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-16-11, 05:26 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 172,465
Posted By UBUvelo

here's my pain face on a 25 pound steel...

here's my pain face on a 25 pound steel thumbshiftin' 7-speed in october http://www.cyclingcaptured.com/2010-Cycling/Cyclocross/2010-Beacon-C-Men/2010-Beacon0088/1071405303_M7Q62-L.jpg

i've...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-11, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,765
Posted By UBUvelo

actually, being a mtbiker who is starting to road...

actually, being a mtbiker who is starting to road (and not pro racing...), that's why i asked...because the seemingly similar larger front wheel set up of the TREK 69er WAS raced by folks and if you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-11, 11:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,765
Posted By UBUvelo

bump de bump, yeah....but how does this combo on...

bump de bump, yeah....but how does this combo on a road bike (if meant for climbing, thus, necessarily, descending!) not help? i realize geometry is affected a bit (how much?), but i would think that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-08-11, 10:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,809
Posted By UBUvelo

heck yeah, i saw plenty of new and quite old...

heck yeah, i saw plenty of new and quite old school mtbikes this season...and old Giant ATX did pretty good i remember. and you could sort of monstercross it a bit and throw drops on it eventually....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-06-11, 11:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,615
Posted By UBUvelo

yeah, i've done BOOST (both the regular and high...

yeah, i've done BOOST (both the regular and high protein) for a few months...
and getting into various permutations of the peanut butter sandwich (bananas and/or fruit spread or NUTELLA). i change...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-06-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 34,149
Posted By UBUvelo

i think you can find some area races at...

i think you can find some area races at www.bikereg.com...

keep reading, keep riding, jump in!
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-03-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By UBUvelo

oh folks have said the reverse tread thing maybe...

oh folks have said the reverse tread thing maybe makes a difference, but it might just be hoodoo or such...

and you're right, i usually just try things out in spite of the common wisdom, but i...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-02-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By UBUvelo

thanks...do you have it in reverse tread? i still...

thanks...do you have it in reverse tread? i still have that voodoo messing with me, ha
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-02-11, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 915
Posted By UBUvelo

if no schedule conflicts, i'll be there.

if no schedule conflicts, i'll be there.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-02-11, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By UBUvelo

well, heck, how about two simpler questions: ...

well, heck, how about two simpler questions:

1. how has the VULPINE worked for you?

2. the WOLVERINE?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-02-11, 04:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,615
Posted By UBUvelo

how about the other 'newton' bars? Trader Joe's...

how about the other 'newton' bars? Trader Joe's has them in longer form, but again, they can get demolished in the packaging easily. when rides aren't arctic, i really like the Clif MOJO bars.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-31-10, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By UBUvelo

WTB Vulpine 2.1 as rear (reverse tread?) and Wolverine 2.2 in front?

replacing my very sloggy, nearly useless (except in the rare sudden bog) KENDA NEVEGALs...

i've got these two WTBs i want to play with and was planning at first to put the Vulpine 2.1 up...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-30-10, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 827
Posted By UBUvelo

if the desire is there, go with what you...

if the desire is there, go with what you have...heavy or not, you'll be tanked, elated....and you'll start thinkin' of tinkerin' ...

i started off mid-2009 season with a chunky 30pound Schwinn...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-30-10, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By UBUvelo

i'm very used to the classic SPD system, but...

i'm very used to the classic SPD system, but recently bought some Crank Bros. Smarties from Nashbar (on sale at the time for $15...with the cleats!) just to see what they were like. so far so good....
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-28-10, 08:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,471
Posted By UBUvelo

it may eventually get sticky. but i'm not holding...

it may eventually get sticky. but i'm not holding my breath. waiting is the hard part.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-26-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By UBUvelo

aw, it wasn't the weather i let get in the way:o ...

aw, it wasn't the weather i let get in the way:o

i just let the forecast sway me into slumber mode...i really need to stop trusting the local meteorologists...it would've been a fun race, but i...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-26-10, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By UBUvelo

kenny, i'm registered for the emmaus race (first...

kenny, i'm registered for the emmaus race (first time to use my new USAC license)....and SHOULD be at the tussle!
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-26-10, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By UBUvelo

Thumbs down well, obviously no one reading this post were...

well, obviously no one reading this post were planning on going....but i'm miffed a bit that the forecast of snow blowing in around 3am turned out to be 9 hours off...i decided to sleep in and woke...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-25-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By UBUvelo

who's braving possible snow for the Christmas 'Cross in Carlisle PA?

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=11956

not many confirmed riders, but i am sure more will show up. maybe me.

registration is 'closed' but zach said no late fees...nothing...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-24-10, 03:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,872
Posted By UBUvelo

remember, you want a BEATER so don't get too...

remember, you want a BEATER so don't get too fancy...

budget or not, i am all too pleased with the early 90s Giant Innova i got at a yard sale for $40...i've used the bike for two seasons and it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-24-10, 02:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,178
Posted By UBUvelo

asking this question is ridiculous ;) no,...

asking this question is ridiculous ;)

no, really, i have a growing stable that my wife doesn't mind, but she wants me to get a shed. soon.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-13-10, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,558
Posted By UBUvelo

really sorry i missed it now! dense fog and mud....

really sorry i missed it now! dense fog and mud. i would've imagined i was lost somewhere in flanders...

what race was this. it LOOKS slow, but i am sure it was a pure slogfest. no one looked...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-12-10, 10:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By UBUvelo

yeah, he took a corner fast i believe...man, i...

yeah, he took a corner fast i believe...man, i want to bunny hop like that
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-12-10, 10:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By UBUvelo

yeah, i was a mtb-only rider for years....now...

yeah, i was a mtb-only rider for years....now finishing season 2 and i am hooked. i often take the 'cross bike on the trails. try it! plenty of mtbikes at the races, too...:)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-12-10, 05:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,558
Posted By UBUvelo

ah, beautiful pic....and same pedals i use,...

ah, beautiful pic....and same pedals i use, though i have just switched to smarty pedals on my bianchi...trial and error

did it rain like crazy or was it just cool and sloppy?
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-12-10, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By UBUvelo

yeah, katie is almost more than human...7x! ...

yeah, katie is almost more than human...7x!

the worlds will be interesting to watch.

good to see SS champ, Craig, get 7th. hope more interesting, HD videos get loaded up on youtube, etc
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-12-10, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By UBUvelo

yeah, i wonder how powers feels. if that hadn't...

yeah, i wonder how powers feels. if that hadn't happened, i think he and wells would've worked together and left trebon further back...but that did make for a more interesting race than the women's
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-12-10, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By UBUvelo

the women's race was great to see, but as it went...

the women's race was great to see, but as it went on, the camera pretty much stayed with katie who demolished the field...gould did fine considering going up against the bionic woman....but all those...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-12-10, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
Posted By UBUvelo

here's the profile on the bike! ...

here's the profile on the bike!

http://www.cxmagazine.com/pro-bike-profile-adam-craig-national-championship-giant-singlespeed
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-12-10, 09:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,558
Posted By UBUvelo

sorry i am missing it...i actually feel guilty,...

sorry i am missing it...i actually feel guilty, ha! as i put on my facebook page:

i probably did the right thing...stayed up late, cleaned house, organized...but with all that rain/MUD in Leesburg...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-11-10, 08:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,558
Posted By UBUvelo

it's still a haul, but i am still considering it...

it's still a haul, but i am still considering it tho i haven't done my usual weekly 'prep'...i think it's the coming rain that's really getting me to reconsider...i need a good mud bath...but 3...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-11-10, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
Posted By UBUvelo

ADAM CRAIG's single speed setup and feat at NATS

http://www.cxmagazine.com/cyclocross-nationals-craig-pruitt-singlespeed-2010

probably not news to anyone here, but i would love to know the actual set up of his Giant! was this a TCX Rabobank...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-11-10, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 978
Posted By UBUvelo

talking only from the poor man's, CLINCHER...

talking only from the poor man's, CLINCHER perspective here.... ;)

i ran a (red) IRD Crossfire (Panaracer) on the rear and NEVER had a problem in any conditions....when lots of guys slicked out at...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-10-10, 04:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,558
Posted By UBUvelo

hey, cow dung will keep you on your toes....

hey, cow dung will keep you on your toes. pitchforks in the hay, old pieces of machinery in the mud maybe....:)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-09-10, 08:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,558
Posted By UBUvelo

though this isn't a USAC race, will the results...

though this isn't a USAC race, will the results still show up on crossresults.com?
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-09-10, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 766
Posted By UBUvelo

was any of this on video? yeah, i'll see podium...

was any of this on video? yeah, i'll see podium if there is a category in which i am maybe the only one in it...!
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-09-10, 07:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,204
Posted By UBUvelo

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?698768-US...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?698768-USAC-license-for-2011

(my original inquiry...)

i did 3 races last year....8 so far this year (and more to come, official or not)....at age 47,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-09-10, 06:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,219
Posted By UBUvelo

officially cancelled....but there still might be...

officially cancelled....but there still might be something 'similar' and covert....;)

http://xmascrossandmtbfollies.blogspot.com/

last year, my first, i did 3 races.
this year, 8 races so far...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-07-10, 09:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,558
Posted By UBUvelo

sounds like fun....esp. the mystery of it...who...

sounds like fun....esp. the mystery of it...who knows, maybe old tires, bales of hay...

wasn't really considering it, but under 3 hours away is no longer 'too far' for me....esp. now i have a...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-03-10, 05:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,046
Posted By UBUvelo

i read the TEXT of the running commentary last...

i read the TEXT of the running commentary last year.....(yawn)....but if that's the only option, i'll kick back with some brews, reflect on former psychedelic experiences, and try to imagine being...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-02-10, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 879
Posted By UBUvelo

thanks! yeah, not sure which to get....i...

thanks!

yeah, not sure which to get....i plan to race for a mountain bike team in 2011, but no license needed i hear for the MASS series...

guess i'll go for the 'road' version
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