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Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-08, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 845
Posted By hiracer

Doggus, I think that stuff is a result of a...

Doggus,

I think that stuff is a result of a different stabilization process. Rice bran goes rancid in just hours after milling the rice, unless the bran is stabilized. The problem is that most...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 845
Posted By hiracer

Here are the seven patents related to stabilized...

Here are the seven patents related to stabilized rice bran: http://www.nutracea.com/NutraCeasPatents

I'm also aware of a large study now ongoing in Israel to determine whether this stuff helps...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-08, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 845
Posted By hiracer

Are you talking about stabilized rice bran, or...

Are you talking about stabilized rice bran, or some other bran?

It does promote some gas in the beginning. But then, I started with a very high dose. Start with low doses and work up. I had a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-08, 11:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 845
Posted By hiracer

Put a spoonful or two in milk (cow, soy or rice...

Put a spoonful or two in milk (cow, soy or rice milk), stir, and drink it. Once every morning, and immediately after every ride/run.

It's an acquired taste, gritty and nut like.

I can feel the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-08, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 845
Posted By hiracer

World record powerlifter cites rice bran as secret weapon/I use it for riding

I have been using stabilized rice bran as a recovery drink after runs and rides for about 10 months, and I swear it's good stuff.

I was pleased to see that I'm not the only one.

* * *
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-01-07, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By hiracer

Yes. You can sprinkle on cereal, etc. Brown...

Yes. You can sprinkle on cereal, etc.

Brown rice has rice bran. If you eat a bushel full of brown rice, you will get the same amount of bran you get from two tablespoons of rice bran.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-26-07, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By hiracer

Stabilized rice bran and cycling

I have found that stabilized rice bran (SRB) has helped me recover from hard riding. Weight lifters are also reporting increases in muscle mass from using this stuff.

It also helps out the colon,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-07, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 306
Posted By hiracer

stabilized rice bran and cycling

I have found that stabilized rice bran (SRB) has helped me recover from hard riding. Weight lifters are also reporting increases in muscle mass from using this stuff.

It also helps out the colon,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-07, 03:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,560
Posted By hiracer

So Lance was doping after all

Beta-CHG is a hormone that is produced naturally by the body when the body has testicular cancer. It also happens to be a banned substance and one tested by the various sport organizations,...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-19-07, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By hiracer

Never mind

Never mind
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-19-07, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By hiracer

Here is the message I get:

$bbuserinfo[username], you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
06-19-07, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By hiracer

Why can't I post a bike for sale in the For Sale section?

I can post messages like this, but not start a new thread in the For Sale section. I want to place an ad for my 2005 orange Sarthe 61 cm triple in great shape.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-07, 02:49 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 8,360
Posted By hiracer

Studies have shown that on average a vegan eats...

Studies have shown that on average a vegan eats more protein than do meat eaters. That's because they just plain eat more (as in more calories).

It's very hard to not get complete amino acids...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-06, 06:20 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 10,408
Posted By hiracer

If you have to ask why steel, get carbon. ...

If you have to ask why steel, get carbon.

Steel is great for the annoyance factor. The carbon crowd in particular gets real uppity, and it annoys them to be seen with steel.

Steel is for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-06, 10:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,496
Posted By hiracer

The reason why steel frame have not had oval...

The reason why steel frame have not had oval shapes for decades (although they did at one time) is because anything other than a round cross-section offers either less torsional rigidity or more...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-06, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,987
Posted By hiracer

Make sure you have enough float in your pedals...

Make sure you have enough float in your pedals and make sure it's not centered float. Very few pedals offer lots of float AND lack of centering.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-06, 02:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,496
Posted By hiracer

BTY, I conducted an extensive internet review of...

BTY, I conducted an extensive internet review of all opinions on steel vs. titantium about two years ago from people who rode both.

What I learned from this exercise was that:

1. They almost...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-06, 01:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,496
Posted By hiracer

Steel tube comes in a variety of diameters and...

Steel tube comes in a variety of diameters and thicknesses. Titanium much less so. Thus, a titanium custom builder has fewer choices of his raw material (tubes) from which to customize. This may,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-06, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,073
Posted By hiracer

And you should see how they drive. Many Asian...

And you should see how they drive. Many Asian cities have lots of traffic issues. Nevertheless, bicycles and scooters seem to be immuned from any traffic laws. Wrong way, sidewalk, crossing...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-06, 02:38 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 10,220
Posted By hiracer

BikeWise1, bless you. You are breath of fresh...

BikeWise1, bless you. You are breath of fresh air in here. Patient and forgiving too.

Bet you never last. This place will wear you down.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-06, 06:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,631
Posted By hiracer

I met a fifty-five year old rider on an event...

I met a fifty-five year old rider on an event ride last year. It poured heavy rain for our entire 33 mile ride. He was on a B-17, unprotected from the rain.

He was on same B-17 when he cycled...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-06, 06:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,631
Posted By hiracer

Who be old?

From your picture I think I got you beat in the old department.

Heck, I'm so old that I no longer even care if my spandex grosses out everybody.

Besides, my wife is a good lier. She says I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-06, 04:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,631
Posted By hiracer

Try Brooks without padded shorts.

I had a very hard time deciding whether I liked my Swift or not until I rode without padded shorts. Much better without the pads.

So, try it both ways and see what works best for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-06, 04:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,777
Posted By hiracer

Just shows you have to pay attention ALL THE...

Just shows you have to pay attention ALL THE TIME, regardless of your vehicle of choice.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-06, 04:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,271
Posted By hiracer

Me too. It also protects the paint. I like the...

Me too. It also protects the paint. I like the top tube free because in the winter I have a small bag with a vest in the corner of the tob tube and seat tube. The vest comes in handy for midwinter...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-06, 12:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,616
Posted By hiracer

1. Disgust. There are no more heros in cycling....

1. Disgust. There are no more heros in cycling.

2. I'll will stick to following soccer from here on.

3. Not enough. They are getting better, but they have a long way to go.

An aside: ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-06, 12:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,428
Posted By hiracer

I agree that there may be so little difference in...

I agree that there may be so little difference in ride quality that it is undetectable by the rider. But as a matter of material science and stress engineering, the straight fork concentrates the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 08:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,428
Posted By hiracer

All things being equal, the curved fork will be...

All things being equal, the curved fork will be more durable as the stress is spread out over the curve, whereas the straight fork concentrates it where the crown curves to the hub.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-06, 02:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,566
Posted By hiracer

They toasted something else besides their CF bars?

They toasted something else besides their CF bars?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-06, 02:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,387
Posted By hiracer

Westbound, from Mazama. You did it right.:) ...

Westbound, from Mazama. You did it right.:)

I have been lucky with the weather. Sunny even when it's not supposed to be nice.

I want to do Banf and Jasper someday. Much wider shoulders.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-06, 02:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,566
Posted By hiracer

I've busted a carbon fork in a crash that I don't...

I've busted a carbon fork in a crash that I don't THINK would have broken if metal. In fact, I didn't notice the separation of carbon fork blades from the aluminum crown until I was replacing the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-06, 03:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,387
Posted By hiracer

Washington Pass, westbound, Highway 20 Washington...

Washington Pass, westbound, Highway 20 Washington State. Far from the toughest pass around, but easily the most drop-dead gorgeous in the PNW, IMO. I make a point to do it at least once a year even...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-06, 10:29 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,093
Posted By hiracer

I too had my rear race lite hub implode. I had...

I too had my rear race lite hub implode. I had maybe 25 miles on them. Bontrager replaced under warranty, of course. LBS had hinted at time of purchase to come on back if I had any troubles with...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-06, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By hiracer

Wall Street Journal covering fixies

The Wall Street Journal had an article on fixies today. It noted that the profit margin on fixies is higher than geared bikes and, not surprisingly, many bike manufacturers have come out with fixie...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-06, 11:04 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 4,001
Posted By hiracer

The death of Cool.

The Wall Street Journal had an article on fixies today. Seems the profit margin on fixies is higher than geared bikes. Welcome to mainstream.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-06, 02:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,070
Posted By hiracer

When an adult buys a bike for himself, he will...

When an adult buys a bike for himself, he will quite correctly decide that the beer gut is a bigger problem on the roadie than the MTB.

When an adult buys bike for his kid, he will discover that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-06, 10:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,823
Posted By hiracer

I live in Puget Sound, about a mile from the salt...

I live in Puget Sound, about a mile from the salt water. The main roads are at about 600 feet. Residential roads go down to sea level, of course. So, I get to do lots of hills near home. It's 21%...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-06, 10:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,343
Posted By hiracer

I think the ability to adapt to the Campy thumb...

I think the ability to adapt to the Campy thumb shifts in the drops may be a function of hand size.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-06, 03:25 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,356
Posted By hiracer

While the stereotype of bent riders might be...

While the stereotype of bent riders might be partially deserved, it is not always. Couple of years ago the race across Florida was won by a bent rider, age 50 at that. There are fast bent riders,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-06, 03:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,397
Posted By hiracer

Your bars that are too wide. Get seated on bike...

Your bars that are too wide. Get seated on bike in front of mirror to see if your arms are splayed out from shoulders to reach wide bars. Your arms should be pretty close to parallel, not spreading...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-06, 03:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,569
Posted By hiracer

1+ An occasional difficulty in sleeping is...

1+

An occasional difficulty in sleeping is not real insomnia. None of the suggestions given in this thread work in the long run for real insomnia. If fact, they will make it worse.

Going to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-06, 02:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 630
Posted By hiracer

I did STP for the first time two years ago at the...

I did STP for the first time two years ago at the age of 48, and was not a cyclist until I started training. So I started from the beginning of the beginning.

I had time to only ride one day a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-06, 02:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 630
Posted By hiracer

I did STP for the first time two years ago at the...

I did STP for the first time two years ago at the age of 48, and was not a cyclist until I started training. So I started from the beginning of the beginning.

I had time to only ride one day a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-06, 02:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,178
Posted By hiracer

It is impossible to learn or a teach a musical...

It is impossible to learn or a teach a musical instrument without patience. Oh boy!!

You already have patience. It's expectations that are out of whack.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-06, 12:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,178
Posted By hiracer

I broke the rear hub on my Lemond on the second...

I broke the rear hub on my Lemond on the second ride. Had to do the 2 hour round trip to LBS three times. Once to purchase bike; once to return defective wheel. Once to get replacement wheel. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-06, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 464
Posted By hiracer

Oh sure. I can't think for myself, so I gotta...

Oh sure. I can't think for myself, so I gotta look around and see what everybody else is doing (or not doing) to get my bearings. I would be lost except for bike fashion and advertising.

And I'm...
Forum: Recumbent
04-05-06, 01:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,360
Posted By hiracer

Last weekend, I had a REDNECK in a truck roll...

Last weekend, I had a REDNECK in a truck roll down the window and yell at me, "You're doing thirty!"

And that was the top of the hill.

What's the world coming to when rednecks smile at my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-06, 11:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,635
Posted By hiracer

Slow down & let'm pass. Ride his wheel or drop...

Slow down & let'm pass. Ride his wheel or drop back a bit. When he starts to burn out, drop him.

Safest thing to do. Why take chances?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-06, 02:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,590
Posted By hiracer

Generally correct, but annotated with the fact...

Generally correct, but annotated with the fact that Mr. Armstrong won the 1999 TDF on a titanium Litespeed rebadged as a Trek.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-06, 05:27 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 10,189
Posted By hiracer

Never mind. I think I got it. Folks, what...

Never mind. I think I got it.

Folks, what we have here is a classic form of tribalism. As in, if you are not in my tribe, you must be dirt. Don't matter which tribe. Any tribe will do. Main...
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