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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-13-11, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,900
Posted By ronbridal

I can be of no real help here, but I like the...

I can be of no real help here, but I like the Stevens. Wish I had one.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
02-13-11, 08:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,563
Posted By ronbridal

Who really cares. Wear what you want. I've...

Who really cares. Wear what you want. I've raced in both and prefer a skinsuit to the jersey/bib combo. But again, it doesn't make that much of a difference to me.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-04-10, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By ronbridal

I race on the road from March to September, and...

I race on the road from March to September, and race cross from September though December. I prefer cross as I think it's more fun. I also don't consider myself a road convert, I raced cross before...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
07-02-10, 08:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 721
Posted By ronbridal

i'd race them, but pay attention to how...

i'd race them, but pay attention to how soft/grippy the rubber is on the tread. if hard and brittle, you may want to set them aside and use them for training.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
07-02-10, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,157
Posted By ronbridal

I will generally carry over a lot of my fitness...

I will generally carry over a lot of my fitness from the road. I may take a really easy week at the begining of September, but not much. As for burnout, it's never been a problem.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
07-01-10, 09:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,388
Posted By ronbridal

September 11. Alton IL. Pride Inc. Series.

September 11. Alton IL. Pride Inc. Series.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-17-09, 09:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 574
Posted By ronbridal

I will be there. I might win.

I will be there. I might win.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-17-09, 09:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,222
Posted By ronbridal

ride 23's. Conti's, Michelin, whatever.

ride 23's.

Conti's, Michelin, whatever.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 622
Posted By ronbridal

Sram Road Group

I would like to buy some Sram road components and didn't know if anybody knew of a site where I could build my own group. Let me know if you do.

Thanks
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-09, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 971
Posted By ronbridal

because it's that easy?

because it's that easy?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-09, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 736
Posted By ronbridal

I've never been able to do it because of other...

I've never been able to do it because of other spring commitments but am very familiar with it and many of the riders. Mesa Cycling has many young guns they will try to set up for the win by putting...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-09, 09:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,262
Posted By ronbridal

If you are sprinting for a top 6 finish (points...

If you are sprinting for a top 6 finish (points for upgrade) or to win something (money, schwag) then I see nothing wrong with it. But otherwise, save it. What's the point?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,077
Posted By ronbridal

http://tourofhermann.blogspot.com/ Stage...

http://tourofhermann.blogspot.com/

Stage race in Missouri wine country. TT, Crit, epic Road Race. I will be at the road race on Sunday due to other commitments on Saturday. Hope to see some of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-09, 10:51 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,225
Posted By ronbridal

ride from house

ride from house
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,463
Posted By ronbridal

I race what the team races. The Waterford deal...

I race what the team races. The Waterford deal my former team had allowed us to get the frames for really cheap. Replacing it would have cost the same as replacing a new CAAD 9, and I would much...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-09, 09:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,463
Posted By ronbridal

I went from carbon (Madone) to steel (Waterford....

I went from carbon (Madone) to steel (Waterford. team frame) and then to aluminum (CAAD9, team frame). The carbon frame was my least favorite of the three.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-09, 06:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 637
Posted By ronbridal

Yeah, really should be able to select more than...

Yeah, really should be able to select more than just one in the poll. Anyway,

1 road bike
1 f/g
1 mtb
1 cx
1 bmx
1 commuter
1 road bike for fiancee
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-24-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 771
Posted By ronbridal

Surely you mean tubulars are obsolete in road...

Surely you mean tubulars are obsolete in road racing, right? If not, I will have to tell most of the people I race with on Sunday afternoons that they need to make the conversion to clinchers for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By ronbridal

Good idea. Didn't think of getting hooked. I...

Good idea. Didn't think of getting hooked. I will look into making this work. Thanks! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By ronbridal

Already noted. But thanks for the reply. :)

Already noted. But thanks for the reply. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-09, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By ronbridal

I posted there too, but only so many people hang...

I posted there too, but only so many people hang out on that forum. I figured it would get more views here, and it does apply to this forum because I am asking specifically about riding on the road....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-09, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By ronbridal

Info for presentatiion on teenage driving and cycling

I was approached by some people at my high school to put together a booth/info station for safe teenage driving and mindfulness of cyclists. I have a few ideas of what I would like to put on some...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-12-09, 06:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 387
Posted By ronbridal

Info for Presentation on Teenage Driving and Cyclists

I was approached by some people at my high school to put together a booth/info station for safe teenage driving and mindfulness of cyclists. I have a few ideas of what I would like to put on some...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-22-09, 11:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,599
Posted By ronbridal

A smaller bike (combination of wheels and frame)...

A smaller bike (combination of wheels and frame) does make a difference in mounting.

The amount of drop and wheelbase relative to control is subjective. What works for one doesn't work for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-22-09, 11:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,599
Posted By ronbridal

[QUOTE=MerckxMad;8221955]The standover height is...

[QUOTE=MerckxMad;8221955]The standover height is determined by the length of the tubes, the HT angle and whether the TT is sloping or not (few CX'ers do), but it typically does not factor into...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-16-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By ronbridal

You ROCK! I can't wait for the weather here in...

You ROCK! I can't wait for the weather here in midwestern US to break! I will check back in frequently to post how things are going. I have the dimensions now that I need and will be able to get...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-15-09, 07:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,599
Posted By ronbridal

I also see some hooey floating! You shouldn't...

I also see some hooey floating! You shouldn't switch your seatpost to adjust your cockpit. The reason you should use a zero offset seatpost would be to put your body in the correct position while...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-14-09, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By ronbridal

Yeah, a cross bike seems ideal. The other thing...

Yeah, a cross bike seems ideal. The other thing mentioned to me was the height of the bottom bracket and trying to pedal through the corners. I have a few ideas given to me that I think will work. ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-13-09, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By ronbridal

Track bike to start with. Tires will be fatter,...

Track bike to start with. Tires will be fatter, probably 28mm. I saw some people in one post recommend Tufo Diamond treads. I have a set I run in cyclocross sometimes. They could work I suppose. ...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-13-09, 11:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By ronbridal

Alright, I tried the search function and read...

Alright, I tried the search function and read through some other threads so I know about what's been posted so far. Unfortunately one link didn't work which had one probably would have been...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-13-09, 10:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By ronbridal

Grass/Flat Track Racing

I would like to take an old soccer field in a run down park and make a flat track for my friends and me to race around. I would like the course to be 333 meters length so we can throw in some 1k...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-12-09, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,210
Posted By ronbridal

I wear what is comfortable. When on the bike...

I wear what is comfortable. When on the bike that means I typically wear bibs/tights, jersey, etc. I don't care if I'm on mountain bike trails or on a training ride in the middle of nowhere. Now...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-12-09, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 996
Posted By ronbridal

More on the selection of the elite men's team for...

More on the selection of the elite men's team for worlds.

Matt Shriver was notified today that he would be racing, and it looks like Jeremy Powers will also be joining Trebon. Page will be likely...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-07-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 996
Posted By ronbridal

I would say his chances of being named to the...

I would say his chances of being named to the worlds team at this point have to be slim.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By ronbridal

I have two sets of the heliums and have raced...

I have two sets of the heliums and have raced them both. In fact, one was my main wheelset for all of last season (around 11-12 races and some training rides) and never had a problem. They were...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-03-09, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 812
Posted By ronbridal

All the wheels I use for races are radial laced...

All the wheels I use for races are radial laced in the front. I haven't had any problems with them.

My Bontragers with the low spoke count are my training wheels and they are even radial laced. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-02-09, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 812
Posted By ronbridal

No, I haven't use Campy boutique wheels on my...

No, I haven't use Campy boutique wheels on my cross bike.

But I don't think it would be much of an issue though. I run a set of 1600 gram Bontrager Race X Lites clincher wheels as my training...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-31-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,148
Posted By ronbridal

This year I rode the Tufo Flexus as my race...

This year I rode the Tufo Flexus as my race tires. Tufo Elites were on my pit wheels. I paid about $60-$70 for each tire, getting them off ebay when I could find them that cheap.

I can't give...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-31-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 793
Posted By ronbridal

Many people who race cross race on the road or...

Many people who race cross race on the road or mtb. When road/mtb season ends in ...... then people turn their attention to cross racing. WIth cross becoming more popular though some races are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-30-08, 05:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,250
Posted By ronbridal

The OCLV frame is going to be more comfortable on...

The OCLV frame is going to be more comfortable on long rides then the Salsa. Why do you feel you need something sturdier?

In any case, you can also use boutique wheels if you would like. It...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-30-08, 09:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,599
Posted By ronbridal

As others have pointed out, it all depends on...

As others have pointed out, it all depends on your body measurements. I'm 5'8" and have been considering their 47 or 49. The measurement that is most important for me is the top tube length. My...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-29-08, 08:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 996
Posted By ronbridal

Mixed feelings really. I feel for the guy, but...

Mixed feelings really. I feel for the guy, but rules are rules.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-29-08, 05:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,828
Posted By ronbridal

Exactly what I was thinking.

Exactly what I was thinking.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-29-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,405
Posted By ronbridal

39x46 I run a 12x25 or 12x26 usually. ...

39x46

I run a 12x25 or 12x26 usually.

Bike is for races primarily.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-28-08, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 984
Posted By ronbridal

Yeah . . . I do that also. Tends to mean...

Yeah . . . I do that also. Tends to mean reallllly long racing seasons though.

You doing Crossocalypse on the 4th? Team Mack also has a cross race on February 15 up by Springfield, IL. I plan...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-28-08, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,148
Posted By ronbridal

I will occasionally ride my tubulars at our local...

I will occasionally ride my tubulars at our local practice race in a park near my house. But mostly I train on clinchers. The cost of replacing a tire due to a flat during a training ride would be...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-27-08, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 984
Posted By ronbridal

Considering we have a cross race on the 4th and...

Considering we have a cross race on the 4th and another cross race on February 15th, there will be no real break this year. The last couple of weeks (since Nationals) I have ridden most days just...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-26-08, 11:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,828
Posted By ronbridal

My mom? Nice. Bored because second grade is out...

My mom? Nice. Bored because second grade is out for Christmas break? Fool.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-22-08, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By ronbridal

I would like to pick up a single speed racer for...

I would like to pick up a single speed racer for next year. The Surly is on the list. Thanks for the reply.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-22-08, 08:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,828
Posted By ronbridal

Apparently only three people on bikeforums race...

Apparently only three people on bikeforums race their cyclocross bikes! What a shock!
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