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Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-11, 12:32 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 14,369
Posted By CanyonChaser

Who cares? Aero bikes are pretty! And...

Who cares? Aero bikes are pretty!

And everybody enjoys looking at and riding pretty bikes. :)

dp
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-11, 09:59 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,687
Posted By CanyonChaser

My point remains the same - lean equals risk -...

My point remains the same - lean equals risk - there are three ways to reduce lean and therefore, reduce risk. 1) Go Slower. 2) Take a wider arc - Not always possible given we ride on paved roads 3)...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-11, 09:34 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 14,369
Posted By CanyonChaser

...or until you hit a stop-light/stop-sign... ...

...or until you hit a stop-light/stop-sign...

dp
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-11, 09:22 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 14,369
Posted By CanyonChaser

Just like Pinarello (aka Chinarello) - Apparently...

Just like Pinarello (aka Chinarello) - Apparently all the best stuff comes from there. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-11, 09:07 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,687
Posted By CanyonChaser

It's significantly MORE relevant because your...

It's significantly MORE relevant because your contact patch is the size of postage stamp and your tire is pumped up to 120psi. Plus you have no suspension to absorb bumps.

But hey, do what you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-11, 07:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,687
Posted By CanyonChaser

I think you are applying a single element (COG)...

I think you are applying a single element (COG) to a much more complex and complicated issue. And I couldn't disagree more with your incomplete summary. The rider in the video would be well served...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,687
Posted By CanyonChaser

Yes, but the forces on that very limited contact...

Yes, but the forces on that very limited contact patch are greater at lean than while upright - It's the exact same thing as braking hard while leaning over - traction is finite, and you are using a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 08:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,687
Posted By CanyonChaser

It also sounds like you are rushing the apex or...

It also sounds like you are rushing the apex or turning in early - this is the primary reason why many riders run wide at the exit. Be patient, let the corner come to you and wait for your apex. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 08:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,687
Posted By CanyonChaser

I'm willing to bet that you've raced/ridden...

I'm willing to bet that you've raced/ridden motorcycles for a very long time because your response sounds like one from someone who learned the "old fashioned way". Not that I am at all interested...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 03:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,687
Posted By CanyonChaser

I've been involved in motorcycle road-racing for...

I've been involved in motorcycle road-racing for as long as I've been involved in road cycling and the past 10 or so years I've been teaching road-racing.

http://vimeo.com/23530236 <-- Me on my...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-11, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,686
Posted By CanyonChaser

I think you made an excellent choice! Depending...

I think you made an excellent choice! Depending on where you have to park you may want to consider locks for the quick release wheels, but other than that you have a bike that should serve you...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,221
Posted By CanyonChaser

According to weight weenies, my old aluminum...

According to weight weenies, my old aluminum WH-7800 wheels weigh in around 1600 grams and the 7850-C50's weigh just over 1700 grams. So maybe a 120 gram difference. That seems pretty insignificant...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-11, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,221
Posted By CanyonChaser

Did I Just make a mistake?

So I found an amazing price on a set of Dura Ace 7850-50 Carbon Clinchers. Pulled the trigger and they are on the way! Then I read that 50mm wheels are miserable for climbing... But I live in Utah...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-11, 02:22 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,206
Posted By CanyonChaser

Well, I adore this bike; ...

Well, I adore this bike;

http://cdn1.media.cyclingnews.futurecdn.net/2011/03/17/1/velodramatic_specialized_mclaren_venge_4974_600.jpg
But Specialized is so common... Everybody has an S-Works...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-11, 11:59 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 3,742
Posted By CanyonChaser

02 Aug - 30.63 (2375 feet) 04 Aug - 26.40 (4088...

02 Aug - 30.63 (2375 feet)
04 Aug - 26.40 (4088 feet)
10 Aug - 29.00 (2558 feet)
16 Aug - 26.20 (3222 feet)
17 Aug - 25.85 (3112 feet)
19 Aug - 22.10 (2865 feet)
20 Aug - 18.46 (2181 feet)
21...
Forum: Commuting
08-31-11, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,686
Posted By CanyonChaser

I think you are on the right path, but I'd...

I think you are on the right path, but I'd strongly suggest looking for a year or two old Specialized Sirrus or Trek Triton (or somesuch). Many people buy bicycles like they buy treadmills, all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-11, 08:31 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,241
Posted By CanyonChaser

Just put this guy together last night. Picked up...

Just put this guy together last night. Picked up the frame, an unused Look 586, for a song, then moved all the parts from my previous bike - a much loved Orbea Starship. Please disregard the seat as...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-11, 10:22 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 7,728
Posted By CanyonChaser

I'm pretty lucky, backcountry is just a few miles...

I'm pretty lucky, backcountry is just a few miles from my house. So whenever I order anything I get it by the next day.

Plus, I'm good friends with the inventor of bonktown (she doesn't work...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-11, 09:20 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,241
Posted By CanyonChaser

I'd never park there, with the derailleur...

I'd never park there, with the derailleur stretched like that. But you can do whatever you like. I typically always park in the small front and mid-to large rear. But thats just me.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-11, 08:31 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,241
Posted By CanyonChaser

Why do you hate your chain and derailleur? You...

Why do you hate your chain and derailleur? You should never ride in the big/big sprocket, and never park the derailleur in such the position. It'll ruin chains and components.

You want to keep...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 871
Posted By CanyonChaser

Thats something motorcycle shops say too - As a...

Thats something motorcycle shops say too - As a shop, you make a lot more money selling everything in pairs. As far as the motorcycle world goes, if you replace your chain early enough you don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-11, 08:53 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,241
Posted By CanyonChaser

Which brings back my original question. How much...

Which brings back my original question. How much crap do you really need? It's not like you are doing the occasional weekend getaway or cross-country trip. Most of us only do a couple hours at a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-11, 08:41 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,241
Posted By CanyonChaser

Plus, if it starts to rain, you can climb in and...

Plus, if it starts to rain, you can climb in and stay warm!

How much crap do you need to carry? A tube, a couple air cartridges, a couple of allen keys, a $20 bill or credit card?

I've never...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-11, 03:21 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,241
Posted By CanyonChaser

What that bike really needs is a bigger seat bag....

What that bike really needs is a bigger seat bag.

dp
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-06, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By CanyonChaser

Man! I always get those backwards. It would be,...

Man! I always get those backwards. It would be, in fact, Wasatch Blvd... Doh!

Thanks for straightening me out :D

dp
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-06, 02:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,302
Posted By CanyonChaser

While you appear to have conformed to the OCP...

While you appear to have conformed to the OCP white garage photo nicely, you're wheels are still in a terrible position. I believe that the valves should be in the BDC (bottom dead center) position....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-06, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 438
Posted By CanyonChaser

you can also use http://imageshack.us/ thats my...

you can also use http://imageshack.us/ thats my personal favorite. it downsizes and optimizes them for web when you upload them.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-06, 01:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 827
Posted By CanyonChaser

Foothill Blvd - Scuzzy photos of yesterdays ride

So since the weather here has been absolutely perfect (compared to last week specially) - the temperatures are ideal, I just had to snap a few photos on my ride yesterday - they are nasty...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-06, 08:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,867
Posted By CanyonChaser

I let the legs get a bit fuzzy while we moved and...

I let the legs get a bit fuzzy while we moved and the first ride back out on the bike I had an old guy on a Bianchi go "haha, hairy calves, hairy calves". So I clippered them, then shaved them,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-06, 03:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,659
Posted By CanyonChaser

I prefer low to mid 70's. But everytime I...

I prefer low to mid 70's.

But everytime I ride emigration I must bump into the tools. Like the guy in the sesame street jersey who passed me on the right, forcing me into the lane of traffic,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-06, 11:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,732
Posted By CanyonChaser

This is an awesome thread... But what is the...

This is an awesome thread... But what is the concensus on "dancing on the pedals"? I find that I want to stand up to climb quite frequently to A) ensure circulation to "the boys" and B) becasue I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-06, 10:30 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 26,524
Posted By CanyonChaser

we have an 03 Subaru. Love the car, AWD rocks - I...

we have an 03 Subaru. Love the car, AWD rocks - I only wish it had more power. If we would have just waited a bit longer.... The super turbo (or is it supercharged) outback wagons have to be about...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-06, 11:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,333
Posted By CanyonChaser

+1 So why is him being a Lawyer significant...

+1

So why is him being a Lawyer significant in this story? Wouldn't a decent lawyer understand that there were better ways to resolve this. Animal cruelty being near the bottom of the list.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-06, 06:26 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,008
Posted By CanyonChaser

Okay, this is my first official OCP photo. ...

Okay, this is my first official OCP photo.

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/8470/ocp01kn4.jpg

How'd I do?

dp
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-06, 05:44 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,008
Posted By CanyonChaser

I added OCP to wikipedia. Maybe people have been...

I added OCP to wikipedia. Maybe people have been able to find it. However, my definition is lacking. Perhaps some one here would be willing to flesh out the acronym.

dp
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-06, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 583
Posted By CanyonChaser

It looks like just some old ten-speed - except to...

It looks like just some old ten-speed - except to us.

And this photo was taken in Provo Utah, where theft is not tolorated by the Prophet of the LDS Church and the president of Brigham Young...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-06, 02:47 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,008
Posted By CanyonChaser

I have a question? What if the valve caps match...

I have a question? What if the valve caps match the bike?

In this case, the orange Continental tube/valve cap matches the Euskaltel paint scheme quite nicely? Would it be acceptable?...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-06, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 583
Posted By CanyonChaser

Saw a cool BSA fixy during lunch

Sometimes its nice to have a camera phone so you can capture such moments.

I don't think I've ever actually seen a real BSA bike before:
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6998/image028ft6.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-06, 11:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,486
Posted By CanyonChaser

http://server.ricardis.tudelft.nl/~tom/EuroBike/Or...

http://server.ricardis.tudelft.nl/~tom/EuroBike/Orbea/images/IMG_0505.JPG

Caption contest?

dp
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-06, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 472
Posted By CanyonChaser

I really liked his observations about how many...

I really liked his observations about how many drug tests take place during one tour and how many drug tests that have taken place during the history of baseball.

dp
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-06, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 472
Posted By CanyonChaser

Bobke Interview about Doping/Cycling Etc.

This was recorded during the recent Tour of Utah bike race (August) and a short version of this interview aired on a local NPR affiliate. However, you can listen to the full 20-minute interview as...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-06, 12:50 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,835
Posted By CanyonChaser

What about: The Bicycle Corps: America's Black...

What about: The Bicycle Corps: America's Black Army on Wheels (2000)

"At the end of the 19th century, many military experts believed that the bicycle could replace the horse as a means of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-06, 12:42 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,835
Posted By CanyonChaser

what about Beijing Bicycle (2002)? "When...

what about Beijing Bicycle (2002)?

"When 16-year-old Guei finds work as a messenger in the titular Chinese city, he buys himself a bicycle. But as he nears the final payment, the bike disappears...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-06, 11:23 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,272
Posted By CanyonChaser

I think there are two thoughts on this; ...

I think there are two thoughts on this;

Thought 1; we are all spoiled american consumers who are never happy with anything and in contrast to the visa commercials, Life Takes Restraint and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-06, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 974
Posted By CanyonChaser

Thats basically what he said on NPR this morning...

Thats basically what he said on NPR this morning - that he was doing it mostly to relieve his own guilt.

dp
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-06, 10:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,400
Posted By CanyonChaser

I saw one of Lance's bikes in the Smithsonian...

I saw one of Lance's bikes in the Smithsonian this last spring. It was cool and all - but it also seemed a bit out of place - almost "trendy". Although I admit that I spent more time looking at it...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-06, 03:34 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,835
Posted By CanyonChaser

I was perusing netflix when I found this; ...

I was perusing netflix when I found this;

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000B5XSTE?v=glance

Anybody hear of this?

And nobody has mentioned BMX Bandits, Nicold Kidmans very...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-06, 12:06 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,835
Posted By CanyonChaser

Ever experience deja vu?

Ever experience deja vu?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-06, 12:02 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,835
Posted By CanyonChaser

I guess breaking away was very american in that...

I guess breaking away was very american in that it denudes racing into just going around an oval, just like american motosports. "Hey! Lets either drag race in a straight line or go around in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-06, 11:56 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,835
Posted By CanyonChaser

Could someone explain to me why "breaking away"...

Could someone explain to me why "breaking away" is supposed to be a good movie? It does have Dennis Quaid and Daniel Stern in their youth, and Dennis Christopher is fun to watch during the first...
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