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Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-11, 03:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,993
Posted By cycleWV_23

Did you paint this up yourself? I have a 1993...

Did you paint this up yourself? I have a 1993 R800 frame that i just finished building. It's a crit frame, so it is definitely a lot stiffer and all that, but it looks to have the same geometry as...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-11, 01:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,697
Posted By cycleWV_23

Thanks for the info! I did the best I could with...

Thanks for the info! I did the best I could with what I had and it seems to work fine. I'm sure somewhere down the road here, i'll pick up one from the "road" world.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-11, 09:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,697
Posted By cycleWV_23

Just got back from my ride. Man, it was...

Just got back from my ride. Man, it was fantastic! Bit of a stiff ride, though, with it being a crit frame. As far as the shifting, everything was pretty smooth, I didnt notice and diff in the front...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-11, 10:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,697
Posted By cycleWV_23

Yeah, hopefully. Im a bit on the heavier side, so...

Yeah, hopefully. Im a bit on the heavier side, so id like all the durability I can get
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-11, 08:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,697
Posted By cycleWV_23

I finished it after dusk and, of course, forgot...

I finished it after dusk and, of course, forgot my pump at work. Tomorrow will be the first ride, hopfully for hours! It wasn't just the price that made me go for them, though. I researched pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,697
Posted By cycleWV_23

Thanks! Ill tell you one thing, I was so excited...

Thanks! Ill tell you one thing, I was so excited when I found those wheels. Not only in my price range, but the color scheme is absolutely perfect.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,697
Posted By cycleWV_23

Alright BF, I FINALLY finished! Any thoughts?

So, back in October, I decided to do my first build. Picked up a 1993 R800 frame of craigslist and started. I posted a pic in December of it still very slim, but after the tax refund, I got to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-11, 12:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,541
Posted By cycleWV_23

Well, its not the holding a line while drinking,...

Well, its not the holding a line while drinking, I'm fine with that. I was just concerned about doing it within the fast paced and close nature of a crit race. I never payed attention enough to any...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,541
Posted By cycleWV_23

Thanks folks. I think the biggest problem for me...

Thanks folks. I think the biggest problem for me will be being able to drink while holding a line in such an intense and close pack. Distance races are one things, but for this, it might prove to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-11, 10:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,541
Posted By cycleWV_23

Oh mannn, isn't Coopers great? We have our rail...

Oh mannn, isn't Coopers great? We have our rail trail also, which goes for a couple hundred miles, but the ride to Moundsville is a steady little 1200ft climb over maybe 15 miles, so that one is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-11, 08:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,541
Posted By cycleWV_23

I live in Morgantown. We actually do have a huge...

I live in Morgantown. We actually do have a huge cycling community that resides anywhere between here and Pittsburgh. Great group rides and I just checked out the CX scene last year and it's pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-11, 01:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,541
Posted By cycleWV_23

It'll be April 3rd in Pittsburgh. The course...

It'll be April 3rd in Pittsburgh. The course basically goes over one bridge, and back on another. From what I see, its probably one of the most epic courses ever
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-11, 05:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,541
Posted By cycleWV_23

question about hydration during a criterium

Hey all, have a question. What kind of hydration is the "norm" for a crit? I'm doing my first one in april and was just curious, considering the close nature. And speed of the races, if I needed to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-11, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 742
Posted By cycleWV_23

That was my first thought, until people started...

That was my first thought, until people started talking about Manayunk. It's a cross post from ****** bicycling forums. Thanks for clearing it up, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-11, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 742
Posted By cycleWV_23

you climb stairs to your basement? does this mean...

you climb stairs to your basement? does this mean that you also climb stairs from your attic?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-11, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 742
Posted By cycleWV_23

from what i understand, it's known as the...

from what i understand, it's known as the Manayunk Wall in Philadelphia. There are a few youtube vids about the race as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,886
Posted By cycleWV_23

here's a sexy lil number... but not a quill ...

here's a sexy lil number... but not a quill

http://i.imgur.com/zueKR.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-11, 10:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,851
Posted By cycleWV_23

From the looks of all the bandages, he forgot to...

From the looks of all the bandages, he forgot to eat his invincible star before using his turbo mushrooms. Damn Yoshi.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,301
Posted By cycleWV_23

So true. My .02 about the double was if you had...

So true. My .02 about the double was if you had to change things, but as said, if you just want to change because of what you read, then dont. There are many other things to save up for!

Btw, is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-11, 10:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,751
Posted By cycleWV_23

Agreed. All in all, it seems to me that this...

Agreed. All in all, it seems to me that this stuff is pretty quality stuff. I couldnt be more excited.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-11, 10:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,301
Posted By cycleWV_23

Why are you wanting to stay with a triple? When...

Why are you wanting to stay with a triple? When you're getting into 9 and 10 speeds, a double is plenty for the work you're going to be doing. In doing a couple builds, I've found that Amazon.com is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-11, 03:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,751
Posted By cycleWV_23

Excellent write up, full of useful info!

Excellent write up, full of useful info!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-11, 08:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,751
Posted By cycleWV_23

Thanks everyone! I think I'm going to just go...

Thanks everyone! I think I'm going to just go ahead and pick em both up now. As far as the drops go, I was wondering that as well. With the button being where it is, as opposed to say, Sora STI,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-11, 06:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,751
Posted By cycleWV_23

Nashbar/Microshift components?

Just wanted to check with you guys. I'm on the home stretch for my Cannondale build. With my measly budget in mind, I had been thinking about grabbing the Nashbar/Microshift RD and brifters, both...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-11, 06:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,430
Posted By cycleWV_23

Get the aluminum with a fork, buy a nashbar...

Get the aluminum with a fork, buy a nashbar carbon fork later if you want it, drop 1.7 lbs by skipping dessert and Coca Cola for a week.

done and done
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-17-11, 04:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,723
Posted By cycleWV_23

I dont know about lifetime, but there needs to be...

I dont know about lifetime, but there needs to be SOME sort of huge consequences. Something that will make guys really think BEFORE they even decide to inject or ingest, not just something to think...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-11, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By cycleWV_23

No, i didnt do it, but this guy has a bunch of...

No, i didnt do it, but this guy has a bunch of different mash-ups of things that I enjoy and I just found this one today.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By cycleWV_23

After much debate, why not have both?!

Not sure if BF enjoys this sort of thing, or if I will get banned for something like this, but thought I'd go ahead and share this. Pretty fun to watch!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLZxk1qccI4
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-16-11, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,723
Posted By cycleWV_23

I agree. Any sport you look at really, the...

I agree. Any sport you look at really, the speculation is for something like this, but at the last second, there is a technicality that keeps it from happening.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-16-11, 12:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,723
Posted By cycleWV_23

Contador two year ban

Hot off the press
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-11, 11:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,893
Posted By cycleWV_23

excuse me?

excuse me?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-11, 08:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,893
Posted By cycleWV_23

You dont?

You dont?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-11, 11:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,893
Posted By cycleWV_23

DAMNIT....after the first photo, I was really...

DAMNIT....after the first photo, I was really hoping your treadmill was your bike trainer as well... :notamused:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-11, 09:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 751
Posted By cycleWV_23

Definitely. I've only been racing for a little...

Definitely. I've only been racing for a little over a year, so I'm not in it for results, but I'll tell you this. If its a warmish and sunny day, it should provide some excellent scenery. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,893
Posted By cycleWV_23

Well played, i agree whole-heartedly. Perhaps...

Well played, i agree whole-heartedly. Perhaps get the wife to pose with the bike, and then blow it up to, say, a 8'x10' wall mural? ohhhhh yes
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,893
Posted By cycleWV_23

lol, how can you critique this? What rules govern...

lol, how can you critique this? What rules govern what is "aesthetically" pleasing for a home training room? As far as I'm concerned, if it's functional, it's perfect, especially if you built it...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-11, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 751
Posted By cycleWV_23

I guess the last one they did was in '08. They...

I guess the last one they did was in '08. They recently got city approval for it, though, so its officially on. It's listed as the 3rd race in the Appalachian Crit Series with the Airport crit in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-11, 08:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 673
Posted By cycleWV_23

Here in WV, we've had a mix of snow and ice with...

Here in WV, we've had a mix of snow and ice with some ice and snow. Flat rail trails are fine with my CX, but when climbing in this sort of weather, knowing that you'll have to come back down...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-11, 08:11 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,703
Posted By cycleWV_23

You need a torrent client, like uTorrent or...

You need a torrent client, like uTorrent or BitTorrent and also, they have a seeding quota. Basically, you have to share the videos you download for a bit to keep them going, or else they lock you...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-11, 08:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 751
Posted By cycleWV_23

Anyone raced the Steel City Showdown before?

Planning on signing up for this year, April 17. I gotta say, outside of any type of coastal backdrop, this has to be the coolest course for a crit race. Any thoughts?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-11, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 552
Posted By cycleWV_23

I wont lie, due to not wanting to spend a bundle,...

I wont lie, due to not wanting to spend a bundle, ive been using a program called "Great Trainer" on my phone. It's apparently owned by Powerade and does all the normal functions (speed, avg,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-11, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 552
Posted By cycleWV_23

Garmin or Google? Android-powered Cyclocomputer!!!

http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/pioneer-engineers-android-powered-cyclocomputer-might-remind-la/

hmmm, interesting
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,696
Posted By cycleWV_23

Hey! I live in Cross Lanes! Road behind the...

Hey! I live in Cross Lanes! Road behind the Kroger, next to AJ Middle. Wild!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-11, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,041
Posted By cycleWV_23

Mine too! Except, for me, I have quite the gut...

Mine too! Except, for me, I have quite the gut that im working on getting rid of. Right now, though, it's the only option
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 388
Posted By cycleWV_23

Ah, perfect. Much thanks sir!

Ah, perfect. Much thanks sir!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 388
Posted By cycleWV_23

Has anyone tried these "Sufferfest" videos?

I have a couple of the Carmichael indoor training vids from CTS, but these caught my eye.

http://www.thesufferfest.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-11, 09:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,768
Posted By cycleWV_23

Is that part of that big climb race they do? ...

Is that part of that big climb race they do?

The Dirty Dozen I think its called? So insane

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaQXcFg0i2c
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-08-11, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,810
Posted By cycleWV_23

horribleeeee photo, but I took an old 90s Trek...

horribleeeee photo, but I took an old 90s Trek Mountain Track 800 from a neighbor, painted it the black I wanted with decals, and then put some drops and STI's on it. I honestly dont think I will...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-11, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 778
Posted By cycleWV_23

Around my circle of friends, its called an...

Around my circle of friends, its called an "Ambien spree"
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