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Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-13, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 916
Posted By CornUponCob

Which would you ride. Zipp 101s or Kyserium Elites (plain old Elites from ~ 2010)

I race currently on a Kyserium Elite front wheel and Macic Open Pro 32 spoke power tap rear wheel. I'm buying a Quarq Elsa power meter and will be selling the power tap wheel. I have a Kyserium...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-12, 08:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,883
Posted By CornUponCob

pro and then a $2000 training trip to one of your...

pro and then a $2000 training trip to one of your dream destinations
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-11, 09:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,367
Posted By CornUponCob

I have one and it's worth it. You won't find a...

I have one and it's worth it. You won't find a heavier flywheel anywhere except for on a stationary bike.

Although actually the 12 pound flywheel add-on plate makes quick accelerations for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-11, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By CornUponCob

I call them the nun and s l u t machines. ...

I call them the nun and s l u t machines.

But yeah they work.

If you want to hit those muscles (and others) without needing machines, check out the pilates hip series of exercises. Think Jane...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-11, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,947
Posted By CornUponCob

Thanks a bunch, this has all been very helpful. ...

Thanks a bunch, this has all been very helpful. I got a good deal on the Cyclops /w resistance rollers, so I went ahead and bought them. I've ridden rollers just once before and was. . . not very...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-11, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,947
Posted By CornUponCob

How many watts of resistance from rollers with no resistance on them?

Seems like a silly question, but how many watts of resistance do your rollers create when you're riding them ( guess in your biggest gear at a quick cadence). I can't imagine them producing more...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-11, 07:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,182
Posted By CornUponCob

Now you download entire stages of bike races and...

Now you download entire stages of bike races and watch them for motivation. It's hard to watch anything that requires any amount of brain power on the trainer and still get a good workout. I tried...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-11, 01:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,262
Posted By CornUponCob

Don't be embarrassed to talk about stuff like...

Don't be embarrassed to talk about stuff like that. . . it's just a part of cycling.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-11, 01:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 547
Posted By CornUponCob

What's the longest you've waited for a bike or bike part?

I bought a 2009 Giant TCR advanced SL /w ISP from a friend a few months ago and test rode it, but found I really needed the extra long seat clamp with shims to get the saddle where it needs to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-11, 09:42 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-11, 09:19 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 6,667
Posted By CornUponCob

Based on the article, he had people with him,...

Based on the article, he had people with him, unless I'm reading it wrong.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-11, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By CornUponCob

What has been your experience with doing a legit base phase?

By legit I mean lots of time in the saddle at a low intensity, with no sustained hard efforts (just short ones here and there) accompanied by strength training (or not). 3 or 4 months of this. How...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-11, 10:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,680
Posted By CornUponCob

Cyclists riding in cold weather with no gloves?

I was watching a number of cycling documentaries, and there were a lot of shots of pro cyclists out training in cold weather gear, but with no gloves. Is the logic you just let your hands go numb...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-11, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,077
Posted By CornUponCob

The same amount of energy needs to be put into...

The same amount of energy needs to be put into each wheel for these tests to start to be accurate. Tying a weight to a string and then wrapping the string around the wheel and letting the weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-11, 06:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,586
Posted By CornUponCob

I have a super mini handpump (like 50g carbon...

I have a super mini handpump (like 50g carbon one) and after doing my best ************ impression for 10 minutes, I decided to never use it again. A bigger pump that fits on the top tube MAY be the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-11, 09:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,586
Posted By CornUponCob

Trying to top off a tube with a 2nd CO2 isn't the best idea

I flatted 5 minutes in to my ride today. My tire in the rear while labeled as a 23 seems wider. . . more like a 24 if you will. Supposedly a CO2 will get a tire up to about 90 PSI. Most I've ever...
08-12-11, 03:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,366
Posted By CornUponCob

Long Seat Post Clamp for 2009 Giant TCR Advanced SL /w ISP

Lots o' Keywords in the title because I searched and googled the crap out of this and couldn't find an answer.

I need a long seatpost clamp for an 09 TCR with an ISP. Does this fit? A guy at a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 414
Posted By CornUponCob

I think I found one of the toughest climbs in the "country" (St. John USVI)

I went hiking one day while I was down there (St. John is not the place to ride, no shoulders, constant up and down twisty roads and crazy fast locals on said roads. . . plus they drive on the left...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-11, 03:46 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,088
Posted By CornUponCob

Aerodynamics

Aerodynamics
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 362
Posted By CornUponCob

Looking for pro cyclist's training blogs

Or just regular blogs. I promise this isn't a case of "let me google that for you". I've already done some looking. . . but it's a little hard to look when you really don't know that many names. ....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-11, 02:57 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,430
Posted By CornUponCob

They become easier after exactly 3 years. ...

They become easier after exactly 3 years.

Really though, it's about 3 years for me. These days a 9% grade feels like the old 6% grade.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,125
Posted By CornUponCob

Climbing I tend to be around 90 (unless I'm...

Climbing I tend to be around 90 (unless I'm already in my easiest gear), motoring downhill, even if I haven't spun out the cassette, about 110. Flats around 100 - 105. I've been using an Edge 705...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-11, 03:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,125
Posted By CornUponCob

Higher power numbers going downhill with powertap?

So I've been riding with power for about 2 years now. Over the past few years, I've noticed I can really lay down the power while going downhill. For example. Doing the gaps up here in GA, I'd be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-10, 09:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,251
Posted By CornUponCob

Love my KK Rock'n'Roll trainer. Easier on my...

Love my KK Rock'n'Roll trainer. Easier on my butt and my bike frame as well. The 18 pound flywheel is a beast.

1st resistance unit developed a vibration in the large flywheel that I couldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,008
Posted By CornUponCob

When I'm on the MuT I like to listen to music...

When I'm on the MuT I like to listen to music because it drowns out the constant noise of wind. The less wind I hear the faster I feel I can go (same effect I get from an aero helmet). I do find...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 09:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,762
Posted By CornUponCob

I wonder why they did away with the BB30 on all...

I wonder why they did away with the BB30 on all but ONE of the S-works frames.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-10, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 275
Posted By CornUponCob

My foam roller is named Deshawn. He's big, he's...

My foam roller is named Deshawn. He's big, he's black, he's 12".... around, and he hurts so bad, but feels so good.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-10, 09:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,907
Posted By CornUponCob

. There were some sections (well, just the...

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There were some sections (well, just the one) where I couldn't have come to a stop no matter how badly I wanted to.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-10, 12:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,739
Posted By CornUponCob

I have the KK Rock'n'Roll trainer with the 18...

I have the KK Rock'n'Roll trainer with the 18 pound flywheel. The first resistance unit I had lasted me for about 3 months, but then it seems like I somehow got it out of balance (I was trying to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,874
Posted By CornUponCob

I used the saddle for about 3 weeks before I gave...

I used the saddle for about 3 weeks before I gave in and pulled the nose in with zip ties. They say "if it feels too wide you're sitting too far back" but I tried scooting up and then the pressure...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-09, 08:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 280
Posted By CornUponCob

The 6 gap century is up in North GA this weekend....

The 6 gap century is up in North GA this weekend. ~ 2400 riders will be up in North GA this weekend.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-09, 09:13 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 8,405
Posted By CornUponCob

I've never understood why cycling and running are...

I've never understood why cycling and running are so often associated with diseases.

I don't recall any charity swims back when I was swimming.

Nor have I ever seen a charity power lifting...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-09, 10:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 658
Posted By CornUponCob

Look at your calves. If you have tiny little...

Look at your calves. If you have tiny little calves high up on your leg you are more naturally gifted in running. If you have a meatier calf muscle that seems to take up 50% of your lower leg, then...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-09, 03:23 PM
Replies: 587
Views: 23,501
Posted By CornUponCob

I usually don't even notice that my helmet is...

I usually don't even notice that my helmet is there... even on hot days.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-09, 08:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 904
Posted By CornUponCob

When I priced these units a while back I didn't...

When I priced these units a while back I didn't see any as cheap as $1500. I seem to remember $2000 just for the air filtration unit.

And for nay-sayers, studies have shown gains of 1 to 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 453
Posted By CornUponCob

For having 200 watts of assistance those people...

For having 200 watts of assistance those people sure were moving slowly.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 10,634
Posted By CornUponCob

It's a lot easier to train when it's all you have...

It's a lot easier to train when it's all you have to do. And even though it was 600 watts, he only had to hold it for what... 15 to 20 seconds? We're talking about a team TT right?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-08, 10:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,717
Posted By CornUponCob

Eat lots. I did a 125 mile ride a few weeks ago....

Eat lots. I did a 125 mile ride a few weeks ago. I completely bonked at mile 75 or so. Stopped at a Wendy's (well, I had planned to stop there anyway) and ate ~4,000 calories, hopped back on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-08, 09:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 607
Posted By CornUponCob

Building myself a Tri /TT bike for next season, few questions.

Hey everyone, I've been lurking a while... I've made a handful of posts in the Tri forum but no threads yet. I'd post in the Tri forum, but my questions are not Tri specific, plus it's kinda slow...
Forum: Triathlon
09-16-08, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 656
Posted By CornUponCob

You may be taking breaths on your left side...

You may be taking breaths on your left side slower than on the right side. Pay close attention to your stroke rate during different breathing patterns and see if you're strokes on the left are...
Forum: Triathlon
09-16-08, 09:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 720
Posted By CornUponCob

Buy a race belt ...

Buy a race belt

http://www.fuelbelt.com/accessories/race.html

The two holes in the corner of your number go on the elastic cord and held on with the nubs. You don't even have to clip it all...
Forum: Triathlon
09-16-08, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,781
Posted By CornUponCob

Even with the profile design cages I would eject...

Even with the profile design cages I would eject bottles mounted under the rear of my seat. I started strapping them down with rubberbands. The only time I ever reach back there is when swapping...
Forum: Triathlon
09-15-08, 08:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 893
Posted By CornUponCob

Also know that on race day you'll be a bit more...

Also know that on race day you'll be a bit more excited and probably won't notice the water temperature as much.
Forum: Triathlon
09-15-08, 08:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,396
Posted By CornUponCob

Some advice from a former All-American distance...

Some advice from a former All-American distance swimmer...

Swimmers swim in a body position sometimes called "press the chest". Because in swimming the amount of air in your lungs affects your...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 990
Posted By CornUponCob

I did 57 MPH sitting upright feathering my brakes...

I did 57 MPH sitting upright feathering my brakes all the way down. I'm sure I'd go over 60 in aero and without braking.

Fastest I can sprint on the flats is about 39. I need either bigger...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-08, 08:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 869
Posted By CornUponCob

Go out on your favorite deserted stretch of road...

Go out on your favorite deserted stretch of road or path, pedal up to a nice cruising speed and just practice taking both your hands off the bar and sitting upright at the same time. I clench my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-08, 10:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 812
Posted By CornUponCob

And even though he says "on my bike 6 hours a...

And even though he says "on my bike 6 hours a day"... I doubt that his yearly average works out to 6 hours every day in the saddle. There's a lot of other things one can do to "train" that do not...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-08, 10:05 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 21,169
Posted By CornUponCob

One of the swimmers I swam with my senior year in...

One of the swimmers I swam with my senior year in college would keep reporting heart rates of 35 ~ 38 for a 10 second count (so multiply it by 6) after intense VO2 max sets. I didn't believe him, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-08, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By CornUponCob

Given that Atlanta used to be (or kinda still is)...

Given that Atlanta used to be (or kinda still is) a major railroad hub, I've ridden over very few railroad tracks and am thankful for that. I fear potholes in dark asphalt in the shade more than...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 36,807
Posted By CornUponCob

23~28 MPH in packs depending on the course. ...

23~28 MPH in packs depending on the course.
27~31 solo TT depending on length and course
33+ team TT.

At least that's what I've gathered in ~ half a year.
I just do Triathlons and the fastest...
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