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Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,047
Posted By Sapience

Here's a quick update no one will care about:...

Here's a quick update no one will care about: I've been on two rides since I made this thread and have dropped PSI to 90-100 for now. Will experiment with going lower.

Really appreciate all of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-20, 03:02 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,047
Posted By Sapience

Gentlemen I really appreciate the help. Although...

Gentlemen I really appreciate the help. Although some things in cycling have changed for me, good to see this community is still active and helpful
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,047
Posted By Sapience

oh boy I’m on my old 2012 specialized allez....

oh boy I’m on my old 2012 specialized allez. Wheels are 2012 DT Swiss 2.0s that came stock

In the event I keep running tubed gators @ 25 for the interim, what psi would you suggest?


thanks...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-20, 02:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,047
Posted By Sapience

Hey thanks for the info. I was running 23s back...

Hey thanks for the info. I was running 23s back then, and I just picked up 25s. Would you recommend I stay at 110/120 psi or come down a bit? I’m running tubed, but keep seeing the GP5000 tubeless...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-20, 01:54 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,047
Posted By Sapience

Haven’t biked in years, starting over. Why’s everyone riding on less psi now?

I haven’t biked in forever and now I’m a fatty. I’m trying to get back on the bike and ride myself back into shape. It’s been fun reading these forums again, especially that thread on Gatorskins...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-13, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 735
Posted By Sapience

Muddy bike - your cleaning routine?

My bike got really muddy during my last ride right after some rain, and I need to clean the damn thing. Usually I just do wipe-downs as I live in a very dry area, but I think this may need more. Was...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-01-13, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,143
Posted By Sapience

No-weights strength training?

Can you strength-train enough for cycling by just using your own body weight, i.e. pushups, situps, etc, or do you need to use actual weights?

I used to ride quite a bit, even did a century ride...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-12, 01:00 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,593
Posted By Sapience

Wrong. It was Santa Claus. Lance Armstrong...

Wrong. It was Santa Claus. Lance Armstrong plopped down in his lap and wished for a TdF victory.

Telling you guys, Santa is the new EPO you heard it here first. He will sprinkle some of that...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-12, 12:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,531
Posted By Sapience

That's a happier ending. Scratch my idea,...

That's a happier ending. Scratch my idea, everyone wins! ;)
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-12, 12:24 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,593
Posted By Sapience

Want to add some substance to your post? ...

Want to add some substance to your post?

Your ignorance is hilarious :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-12, 12:06 PM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,593
Posted By Sapience

The whole way this drama has unfolded has been...

The whole way this drama has unfolded has been dumb. Let's recap:

USADA: "We have super secret evidence and some witnesses who will say things"
LA: "You lie!"
USADA: "We have super secret...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-12, 11:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,094
Posted By Sapience

Pro cycling is pretty much a joke now. At this...

Pro cycling is pretty much a joke now. At this point, it's on par with the WWE
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-12, 11:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,531
Posted By Sapience

No one. No one wins.

No one. No one wins.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-12, 11:38 AM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,593
Posted By Sapience

Lance probably doped, but the USADA is just being...

Lance probably doped, but the USADA is just being really stupid here
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-12, 03:01 AM
Replies: 482
Views: 28,593
Posted By Sapience

Quality post would read again A+++

Quality post would read again A+++
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-12, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 468
Posted By Sapience

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-12, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 468
Posted By Sapience

Getting back into cycling, new aluminum road bike?

I was an avid cyclist a year and a half ago, but broke my wrist and stopped for quite some time. I finally have started getting back into cycling using my old bike, but have been looking to upgrade...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,186
Posted By Sapience

Do you think cycling is enough for leg workouts,...

Do you think cycling is enough for leg workouts, or is a dedicated strength training day for legs really worth it?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-11, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,186
Posted By Sapience

Weight lifting for cyclists?

So I've done some looking around and haven't found a tremendous amount of recent discussion on the topic of strength(weight) training for roadies. I'm not talking about bulking up to Arnold...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-11, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,616
Posted By Sapience

I only learned how to ride a bicycle 2 years ago...

I only learned how to ride a bicycle 2 years ago (I'm 21 now. Seriously, just a late bloomer). I have had Aksiums for a year and a half of that...They still are true, even after countless crashes,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-11, 11:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 988
Posted By Sapience

I ride without a saddle, it's too fredly for me

I ride without a saddle, it's too fredly for me
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,064
Posted By Sapience

I was stupid and rode El Tour de Tucson in...

I was stupid and rode El Tour de Tucson in November with a broken wrist and having not been on the bike for a month. I managed to finish somehow, but I wanted to die and it took me 7 hours
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-10, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 646
Posted By Sapience

it doesn't really matter what company you go...

it doesn't really matter what company you go with, you generally get what you pay for. Low end trek sucks, high end trek is good
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-18-10, 02:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,063
Posted By Sapience

I am a collegiate C (lowest rank we have) on my...

I am a collegiate C (lowest rank we have) on my universities cycling team. Unfortunately we don't have coaching provided for us.

As far as the book, I didn't understand much of it because it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-18-10, 02:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,063
Posted By Sapience

How would I go about forming a structured plan?...

How would I go about forming a structured plan? I'm a college student and can't afford a coach. I have read some literature such as Cyclist's training bible but most of it went over my head
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-18-10, 01:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,063
Posted By Sapience

So if I am overweight and want to lose weight...

So if I am overweight and want to lose weight while still being able to cycle I should

1. Run a slight overall daily calorie deficit
2. Do lots of relatively slow-moderate paced miles
3. Eat...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-17-10, 10:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,886
Posted By Sapience

I run gatorskins because I live in a city full of...

I run gatorskins because I live in a city full of cactus thorns and broken roads
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By Sapience

Geometry is different. Best thing to do is go to...

Geometry is different. Best thing to do is go to a bike shop and try the bikes you are interested in. I found a Scatantte Team XRL Comp to be a good ride, and the frameset with a carbon fork only ran...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-10, 10:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,663
Posted By Sapience

Don't coast going down hill, keep pedaling in a...

Don't coast going down hill, keep pedaling in a smaller gear. I find it helps me feel like I have control over the bike if I keep pedaling, and I don't get all sketchy on a hill. When you get...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-10, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,242
Posted By Sapience

??? I replace my tape every few months. Am I...

???

I replace my tape every few months. Am I swapping out tape way too often?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,840
Posted By Sapience

+1 You could get gatorskins

+1

You could get gatorskins
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-10, 12:46 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,989
Posted By Sapience

What helmet cam do you use?

What helmet cam do you use?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-10, 09:18 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,989
Posted By Sapience

I read once that bigger people will always make...

I read once that bigger people will always make better sprinters because they can get into an aero position, thus minimizing their frontal surface area to that of a smaller rider but at the same time...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-10, 09:12 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,989
Posted By Sapience

What bike do you have and what are your physical...

What bike do you have and what are your physical stats?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-10, 08:56 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,989
Posted By Sapience

Haha, well, it's only about 10 lbs. I can...

Haha, well, it's only about 10 lbs. I can definitely lose it..but my climbing suffers more from a mental aspect. I don't like pushing hard and going slow =(

As far as sprinting goes, I seem to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-10, 10:44 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,989
Posted By Sapience

I just came off an injury where I haven't biked...

I just came off an injury where I haven't biked in about 2 months. On my fourth ride back, I hit 34mph on a sprint. I am only 5'4 and slightly overweight. I don't really get it, and I thought I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-10, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 323
Posted By Sapience

Coming off an injury, attempting first century

I recently broke my wrist and have been off the bike up until recently. I have the El Tour de Tucson (110 miles) coming up at the end of November, and I wanted to get in shape to finish it in under 6...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-10, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,018
Posted By Sapience

Cables are about 8 months old...

Cables are about 8 months old...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-10, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 742
Posted By Sapience

SRAM Apex just came out and I honestly feel like...

SRAM Apex just came out and I honestly feel like tiagra would do you good in Cat 5 if it's a relatively new/well maintained set.

Best option is hop on ebay. I got an Ultegra 6500 complete group I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-10, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,018
Posted By Sapience

Sram apex opinions?

Anyone use SRAM Apex? Do you like it?

I'm currently riding for a collegiate team and we have a sponsorship through Specialized. I can get about 50% off from this bike:...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-10, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,513
Posted By Sapience

Riding with a broken wrist

Hi all,

I broke my wrist (scaphoid bone) about 5 weeks ago and have been off the bike and in a cast since. I talked to my doctor a few days ago and asked him about riding, and he said as long as I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 392
Posted By Sapience

crashed, front wheel is toast

Im keeping this short because I may or may not have fractured my hand/wrist and am typing with one hand. I had a bad wreck today and my front wheel basically taco'd. I was riding a mavic aksium. What...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,936
Posted By Sapience

Was one of the first thoughts you had post-crash...

Was one of the first thoughts you had post-crash "I'm going to post this on Bike Forums"?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-10, 10:12 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,272
Posted By Sapience

Yes it's freddish, sorry. You can send it to me...

Yes it's freddish, sorry. You can send it to me and I will take care of them.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-10, 04:42 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,360
Posted By Sapience

I literally lol'd when I read this. Here's...

I literally lol'd when I read this.

Here's my bike. No white garage door though:

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2566/26303403420133697549203.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-10, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By Sapience

thanks for giving me the heads up on FUBI. It...

thanks for giving me the heads up on FUBI. It looks extremely crappy, I will be sure to never buy one
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-10, 10:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 717
Posted By Sapience

I have seen some footage of people just riding...

I have seen some footage of people just riding through the wash instead of walking it?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-10, 10:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,329
Posted By Sapience

Let me see if I got this right; You start...

Let me see if I got this right;

You start off with one 1 minute interval, then two 2 minute intervals, etc? All in the same ride, correct? 5 minute rest between each interval or what
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-10, 06:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,083
Posted By Sapience

Do you carry your phone with In Case of Emergency...

Do you carry your phone with In Case of Emergency (ICE) contacts?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-10, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 537
Posted By Sapience

Not quite sure, but I do know you could have...

Not quite sure, but I do know you could have shifted back down to small ring and pedaled the chain back on if it happens again. Also, that is a really dirty chain...I degrease and lube mine about...
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