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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-03-18, 05:21 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

win or learn, so good job

win or learn, so good job
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-20-18, 09:49 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

twss.

twss.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-19-18, 10:01 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

I usually coast down for 2-3 seconds before the...

I usually coast down for 2-3 seconds before the turn, taking deep breaths and getting ready for the acceleration after.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-17, 04:44 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

I appreciate the feedback. Funny thing is I have...

I appreciate the feedback. Funny thing is I have a fast skinsuit, better shoe covers, and fast tires/tubes - all **** I used to get on the podium at nats but I've been too lazy for all that prep....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-29-17, 10:04 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

http://i.imgur.com/z0EQPOO.jpg I am on the...

http://i.imgur.com/z0EQPOO.jpg

I am on the left. Dude on the right did 9 more watts and beat me by ~1:10, 24:40 to 25:57. I'm fat, so I'm giving up probably 20 of those seconds on the uphill...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-03-16, 07:11 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

your shoulders seem very extended. It's 2...

your shoulders seem very extended. It's 2 pictures so everything is a guess, but you may benefit from raising the level of your pads/extensions, not reaching with your arms and allowing yourself to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-30-16, 08:59 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

watts are more efficient on uphill when there is...

watts are more efficient on uphill when there is less wind and it's 3 miles. go all out up to the descent, maintain tempo downhill and breath and then finish as hard as you can.

when the uphill...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-25-16, 08:07 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

happy with it or asking for feedback?

happy with it or asking for feedback?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-28-15, 12:11 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

easier to buy a new bike

easier to buy a new bike
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-20-15, 07:46 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

usually posts have a minimum insert line. outside...

usually posts have a minimum insert line. outside that I'd want at least a few inches so the post is within the junction of some tubes where the frame is stronger.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-19-15, 10:59 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

as pictured your triceps shouldn't be really...

as pictured your triceps shouldn't be really engaged. I'm guessing either you're sliding back a bit when riding, or just not super comfortable and riding with some tension in your arms from not...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-19-15, 08:53 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

sounds like you're reaching out quite a bit? If...

sounds like you're reaching out quite a bit? If the weight of your upper body is resting on near-vertical upper arms your triceps shouldn't really even be engaged. Pics?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-30-15, 03:24 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

Basically, yeah. I want to be as near to warm as...

Basically, yeah. I want to be as near to warm as possible. I try to get to the start linewith fewer than 3 minutes to my start.



this is about the same concept, might work a little better than...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-30-15, 12:02 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

tt warmups are the most important warmups, I...

tt warmups are the most important warmups, I think. can't afford to lose time anywhere because of discomfort. I use a trainer, start super easy and try to ramp up for like 20 minutes. I want a good...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-09-15, 02:54 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

it's fun. I was really enjoying it but I've...

it's fun. I was really enjoying it but I've learned that Justin Rossi is the same age that I am so my spirit is a little crushed.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-09-15, 10:40 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

I didn't scroll back, but I found 30s faster...

I didn't scroll back, but I found 30s faster times over 10 miles once I raised the pads about 3 inches. This is more recent. http://i.imgur.com/AAxjApyh.png - though I've brought the extensions in a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-09-15, 10:00 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

I'm jealous.

I'm jealous.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-26-15, 04:02 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

I rode a poc cerebral on my last tt and found it...

I rode a poc cerebral on my last tt and found it very comfortable. I need to trim the paper/cardboard that runs along the back/neck interface, otherwise it was good. It did fog up if I looked down...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-22-15, 01:28 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

I can't tell you what to do, but I'd ride the tt...

I can't tell you what to do, but I'd ride the tt bike

I would consider it in that I'm going to gain much more time on the flats/downhills on the tt bike than I am going to lose due to standing/low...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-21-15, 08:55 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

https://www.facebook.com/h24cycling/videos/8590379...

https://www.facebook.com/h24cycling/videos/859037947518330/
https://www.facebook.com/h24cycling/videos/859037947518330/
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-15, 03:22 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

if the hed trispoke weight limit is 165, I'm way...

if the hed trispoke weight limit is 165, I'm way over it and just did a TT with a road so bumpy the expander plug came out of my steerer.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-09-15, 07:26 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

those kids had the good times? there are some...

those kids had the good times? there are some good but many bad positions in there
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-08-15, 05:19 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

omg he changed so little. This slots right into...

omg he changed so little. This slots right into my fit-yo-self!!! theory of bike fitting. I paid for peace-of-mind, mostly.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-08-15, 05:12 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

if only it were fast. I'm seriously considering...

if only it were fast. I'm seriously considering riding my road bike in races only for the next month or three.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-08-15, 12:44 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

https://youtu.be/qsfgnz0FOow this was the...

https://youtu.be/qsfgnz0FOow

this was the fit I ended up with after the aforementioned pro fitting. I bought a pic from Alex from this day, hopefully he doesn't mind me poaching the side view for...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-11-15, 12:28 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

I was thinking more "this before/after is what my...

I was thinking more "this before/after is what my $250 got me"... for interest's sake, but maybe you know me better than I know me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-11-15, 10:35 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

I paid for a TT bike fit from a local legend...

I paid for a TT bike fit from a local legend yesterday. Some minor changes, mostly confirmation and peace of mind that I was on the right track. Pictures will be forthcoming eventually.

Probably...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-18-15, 07:59 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

specialized sitero has a rubberized/grippy nose. ...

specialized sitero has a rubberized/grippy nose.

OP, you can also tilt your extensions up a tiny bit to let your elbows kind of bite into the pads. there are limits as to what rise is legal, but...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-13-15, 06:09 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

I got them and I like them. I'd ride them on my...

I got them and I like them. I'd ride them on my road bike too, if they shifted better. They shift rough for sure.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-04-15, 05:23 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

I've spent more money in the past 2 years on TT...

I've spent more money in the past 2 years on TT **** for a bike I've ridden 1k miles than I have on the bike I've ridden 29k miles in that same time.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-16-15, 10:35 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

osymetric rings - yay or nay? I need bigger...

osymetric rings - yay or nay?

I need bigger than 53/39 on my tt bike, so I'm changing rings anyway. they say they work with the quarq, is there a reason not to give them a shot?
tetonrider -...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-11-15, 12:20 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

man with one coach knows the answer. man...

man with one coach knows the answer.

man with two coaches never does.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-22-14, 04:45 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

do what you got to do.

do what you got to do.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-15-14, 11:39 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

TY. now to find a flat road.

TY. now to find a flat road.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-15-14, 10:47 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

Aero "savings" are often listed in grams of drag....

Aero "savings" are often listed in grams of drag.

What is a reasonable amount of "grams of drag" at like 40km/hour for a cDA of 3?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-12-14, 10:41 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

TT? I do A because my frame has horizontal...

TT? I do A because my frame has horizontal droupouts and it's a ***** to get the wheel off/on. Not super hard, but enough that I don't want to be messing with it 10min before my start time.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-11-14, 07:49 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

5mi TT? I'd aim for FTP on downhill and...

5mi TT?

I'd aim for FTP on downhill and 110% for uphill. - and I'd probably hit 95% and 115% with the flats around 105-110%.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-14, 03:21 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

ahh. one thing you can do with the advantage is...

ahh. one thing you can do with the advantage is to wear it higher up on your forehead, but you probably already thought of that.

it's probably better than your regular road helmet just for having...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-14, 11:54 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

^^ now I want to know what you posted

^^ now I want to know what you posted
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-14, 10:32 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

this, too. distance is the integral of velocity,...

this, too. distance is the integral of velocity, so it benefits the most to get up to speed asap over the top of the hill and into the downhill before letting off any power to recover. I also find it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-14, 09:18 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

With a route that bumpy my strategy would be to...

With a route that bumpy my strategy would be to ride like 80% on the downhills (and get as small as possible) and try to apply power as much as is going to be sustainable on the climbs. Put your...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-02-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

I carpool to races too, in event of injury...

I carpool to races too, in event of injury someone can still drive. So I leave the key at the car regardless of kit, so whoever gets back first can gain access. Just find a place to hide it and go.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-02-14, 09:51 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

like I'm going to tell you so you can steal my...

like I'm going to tell you so you can steal my car.

in the vent tray underneath the windshield wiper
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-24-14, 07:19 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

I'm an idiot. TriSpoke I picked up a while ago...

I'm an idiot. TriSpoke I picked up a while ago and just mounted a tire to, is wobbly.

Would you ride this? Video really doesn't do the badness justice. Damnit.

...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-23-14, 05:40 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

Yeah. I just want my power to be better than...

Yeah. I just want my power to be better than decent, and to not lose time on downhills because I'm chicken-****.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-23-14, 04:42 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

whenever I get on my tt bike a day or two before...

whenever I get on my tt bike a day or two before a race I think "next time, I'm not going to wait until a day or two before my race to ride this bike"...

it's so different.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-14, 02:35 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

shorter. get fit before you buy.

shorter. get fit before you buy.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-14, 11:58 AM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

Do a 20-minute test on the TT setup. If you aim...

Do a 20-minute test on the TT setup. If you aim for your road-bike FTP or 105% of it for 20min, and you haven't trained on the TT bike enough to adapt, you're in for a cold shower.

Source: my...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-17-14, 04:33 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

woohoo. I have about 1 in and 19 to go!

woohoo. I have about 1 in and 19 to go!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-08-13, 05:21 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,899
Posted By Ygduf

fair enough. I did look more toe-down than I...

fair enough. I did look more toe-down than I expected. I'll drop it a smidge.

What do you mean with the "up front?" I'm temped to dig out a -17 degree stem to go down just a tad more. That what...
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