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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-09, 09:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,963
Posted By simplyred

Haussler [he's got great form this spring] or...

Haussler [he's got great form this spring] or Flecha [just a worthless hunch]...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-09, 08:58 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,578
Posted By simplyred

Oh yeah. Nothing like pretending to be a Belgian....

Oh yeah. Nothing like pretending to be a Belgian. :thumb:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/simplyredalbum/Time/DSCN4431Small.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-25-08, 01:58 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,332
Posted By simplyred

I think no-man's land is a poor...

I think no-man's land is a poor calculation/execution of an individual's training balance of intensity and volume resulting in a failed attempt to reach goals.

If all you do is SST, but are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-30-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,099
Posted By simplyred

Absolutely not. I used 350W as an arbitrary...

Absolutely not.

I used 350W as an arbitrary value [from my earlier estimation].
85% @ FTP or 350W = same banana to Lance [if his FTP is 400W].

OT; you checking your PM these days?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-30-08, 04:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,099
Posted By simplyred

Boys, I was taking a stab in the dark. I have no...

Boys, I was taking a stab in the dark. I have no idea what his FTP really is - and really, I doubt anyone on this forum can attest to seeing/owning an authentic Lance Armstrong power file.

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,507
Posted By simplyred

http://www.mne.psu.edu/lamancusa/ProdDiss/Bicycle/...

http://www.mne.psu.edu/lamancusa/ProdDiss/Bicycle/bikecalc1.htm

Maybe - depending on your definition of big.

Don't worry - gives you an excuse to get a new one :D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-29-08, 09:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,099
Posted By simplyred

Sorry - isolated training and no racing gets to...

Sorry - isolated training and no racing gets to ya sometimes ;) :D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-29-08, 08:51 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,252
Posted By simplyred

Awww yeah... That's professional grade...

Awww yeah...

That's professional grade bike-pron ;) :D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-29-08, 06:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,099
Posted By simplyred

Assuming he would even post his own training...

Assuming he would even post his own training outlines [would you if you were Lance?]...

There's no mention of what his endurance pace wattage is. So let's say his FTP is 400W. 85% of 400W = 340W....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-08, 08:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,363
Posted By simplyred

I have a Tacx Satori - an upgrade from my...

I have a Tacx Satori - an upgrade from my Blackburn beginner's trainer.

I got a deal on it - but if the price were the same as a KK - I'd get a KK.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-08, 05:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,225
Posted By simplyred

The welcome basket includes [because somehow when...

The welcome basket includes [because somehow when we need these most, they aren't around]:

Tire Levers, tubes & lube,
Certificate for a pair of Sidi's and a floor pump to leave in the car,
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-27-08, 05:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,959
Posted By simplyred

Just sign the waiver & have fun.

Just sign the waiver & have fun.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-27-08, 05:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,849
Posted By simplyred

I really liked Stage 7, TdF 2007 - watching Linus...

I really liked Stage 7, TdF 2007 - watching Linus suffer like that to beat the peleton by a mile.
I also liked Stage 3, ToC 2008 - the camaraderie of Gesink and Leipheimer working against the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-27-08, 05:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,708
Posted By simplyred

Does that mean amateur pricing for jerseys on...

Does that mean amateur pricing for jerseys on Nashbar? ;) :D
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-08, 07:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,381
Posted By simplyred

Got a pair of Louis Garneau Lycra Power w/...

Got a pair of Louis Garneau Lycra Power w/ Ergozone Chamois in the summer of 2004.
Wore them on 4-5-6 hr rides and they are not fun at the end - as I stood a lot to avoid chaffe.
They are on 2X20...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-25-08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 796
Posted By simplyred

Lucky guy has it all... sigh...

Lucky guy has it all... sigh...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-08, 10:22 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 11,472
Posted By simplyred

Jens Voigt Bobby Julich Mike Barry [hometown...

Jens Voigt
Bobby Julich
Mike Barry [hometown hero]
Fabian Cancellara
Sylvain Chavanel
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-06-08, 04:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,496
Posted By simplyred

Maybe it's just me... can you give me a head...

Maybe it's just me... can you give me a head count of how many riders you see holding the hoods compared to the flats?
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-06-08, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,496
Posted By simplyred

Pros don't hold onto the flats of the handlebars...

Pros don't hold onto the flats of the handlebars as much as you'd think...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-08, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By simplyred

Assos is Ace.

A little bit of gloating, a little bit of shilling... either way - just my review:

I just got an Element One Jacket and was excited to test it out today.
50F/11C with gusts of 40kph/25mph. Not a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-01-08, 11:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 799
Posted By simplyred

Thanks for the pics. Did you prepare the deposit...

Thanks for the pics. Did you prepare the deposit check? ;) :D
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-08, 07:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,710
Posted By simplyred

Epo.

Epo.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-18-08, 08:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,507
Posted By simplyred

Congrats!

Congrats!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-08, 07:51 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,901
Posted By simplyred

As an Assos shill - just try a baselayer or pair...

As an Assos shill - just try a baselayer or pair of bibs.
Compare it to anything else you have.

Report back on your opinion.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-14-08, 04:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,736
Posted By simplyred

Fantastic job. I'd wager ~270 for your FTP. ...

Fantastic job.

I'd wager ~270 for your FTP.
Now go and buy a Zipp Sub-9 and shave those seconds! ;) :D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-12-08, 03:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,082
Posted By simplyred

That's fine. You just have to focus on particular...

That's fine. You just have to focus on particular things then. If you have an 1hr/day - just get a good rhythm of 2X20's and 1X40's and you'll be fine.

The 3X60's are really helpful if you do...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-08, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,586
Posted By simplyred

Yes, sir. ...

Yes, sir.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/simplyredalbum/Time/IMG_0291Small.jpg

I have a XS [53TT]. It's nice and tough - it hasn't broken after 2 slideouts and an endo. Bent hanger though....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-12-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,143
Posted By simplyred

And I thought throwing waterbottles @ 10k to go...

And I thought throwing waterbottles @ 10k to go was pushing the big red button... :D

I wonder what power ranges this device is effective in?
100 - 200W?
1000 - 2000W?

I can already see the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-08, 10:30 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,097
Posted By simplyred

I honestly like 9sp more than 10sp. Less to think...

I honestly like 9sp more than 10sp. Less to think about, less to clean, etc..
If they kept changing shifter hoods while keeping speeds - that'd be nice.
But I suppose that's not good business -...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-11-08, 08:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,466
Posted By simplyred

I think what happened was a mis-communication...

I think what happened was a mis-communication when the pros of the past laid down advice.

They said: "ride lots, build base, sharpen up during feb/mar, race during the spring/summer".
What was...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-11-08, 08:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,082
Posted By simplyred

Don't forget to do 3X60's @ 70-90% FTP for your...

Don't forget to do 3X60's @ 70-90% FTP for your 2X20's @ 95-100% FTP.
Then when you hit a ceiling - do 5X5's @ 120% FTP until power stalls.

Then go back to 3X60's & 2X20's until power stalls. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-08, 04:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,887
Posted By simplyred

Thanks - great vid.

Thanks - great vid.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-10-08, 04:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 617
Posted By simplyred

DT 240s front + DT 1.1 PT + OP

DT 240s front + DT 1.1
PT + OP
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-10-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,736
Posted By simplyred

Ahh - sorry for the confusion. My FTP IS...

Ahh - sorry for the confusion. My FTP IS significantly below my 5 min power [.6] because my training objectives are to do just that: raise VO2max and powers @ VO2max.

For someone looking to raise...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-09-08, 10:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,736
Posted By simplyred

Where did you hear about that ratio? And for whom...

Where did you hear about that ratio? And for whom does it apply?

If my Wmax is 600W and my LT is 420W [whose power levels does this remind you of?] - I'm considered an athlete without enough miles...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-09-08, 04:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,736
Posted By simplyred

What's your training regimen like? If the...

What's your training regimen like?

If the "longest" you've held 300W is 9 mins - then trying to do 275W for 60m is a bit of a stretch. Don't blow yourself up with pre-set expectations...

Like...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-09-08, 03:49 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,466
Posted By simplyred

I think time is even more crucial. If you can't...

I think time is even more crucial. If you can't commit solid time to training and rest - a PM won't save you from getting blown out the back.

That being said, I own a PM and WKO+ and have been...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-09-08, 03:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,522
Posted By simplyred

Save those 2 seconds for when it counts ;) :D ...

Save those 2 seconds for when it counts ;) :D

Nice numbers WR, keep the pain train moving!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-08, 03:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,323
Posted By simplyred

Supposedly, he's got about 3,000 olive trees. I...

Supposedly, he's got about 3,000 olive trees. I think Velonews interviewed him and asked him that exact question...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,128
Posted By simplyred

Nice sleds...

Nice sleds...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-29-08, 11:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,668
Posted By simplyred

Just get in there and mix it up. Right now, you...

Just get in there and mix it up. Right now, you have no idea whether or not road racing is even for you.

Train for your tri's - try a couple races/crits this coming season and re-assess from there.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-08, 10:35 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,253
Posted By simplyred

Prostitution is a great business because of their...

Prostitution is a great business because of their motto: Cash up front. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-08, 08:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 636
Posted By simplyred

Ok. But if you're upgrading - do you really think...

Ok. But if you're upgrading - do you really think F1's are going to help you that much compared to F5's?
You're much better off getting bang for your buck in investing in deep dish tubulars. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-08, 07:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 636
Posted By simplyred

^ Sarcasm? Because if it is - that's a shame....

^ Sarcasm? Because if it is - that's a shame. Fulcrum 7's/Aksiums/Ult+OP are great wheels for $300 bucks. Don't underestimate the engineering in "cheapo" wheels. I hate Mavic for getting rid of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-08, 10:20 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,424
Posted By simplyred

I stocked up on CSC jerseys when they were $24 @...

I stocked up on CSC jerseys when they were $24 @ CC. I had a Descente jersey already and loved it - so I figured the more, the merrier. When the Craft CSC-Saxo's/Giordana Bissel's go for cheap - I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-08, 09:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,666
Posted By simplyred

I'm on a big fat Concor w/steel rails. Prolly...

I'm on a big fat Concor w/steel rails. Prolly weighs +300g.
When it's time for a new one - I'll get the Light or an Aliante [ooooh - 200g of lightness]

I don't really care for the weight of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-08, 06:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,565
Posted By simplyred

op, Labicicletta's already sold a couple...

op,

Labicicletta's already sold a couple groups... $3300 CAD :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-08, 08:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,722
Posted By simplyred

I see... Well - I think any of the...

I see...

Well - I think any of the suggestions in this thread are good ones... I'd go Ult/OP/db 2X and use the extra cash to get some Assos Milles to practice riding for hours and hours...

Good...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-08, 07:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,722
Posted By simplyred

Aigh... there isn't one. There are ideal...

Aigh... there isn't one. There are ideal wheelsets to have.
Deep carbon tubies + alu box clinchers. If you TT - get a disc. If you like PT - you get a PT rear.

If you are comfortable with just...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-08, 07:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By simplyred

$800 gets you gold... Pick 28/32/36h rims -...

$800 gets you gold...

Pick 28/32/36h rims - as that format will never die in this industry.
Pick easily serviceable hubs. What's considered "serviceable" is up to you.
Spokes - DT/Sapim double...
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