Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 12
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Matt2.8NJ
Showing results 1 to 50 of 585
Search took 0.08 seconds.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-18-22, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,465
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Hello from Hunterdon County. I don't know of...

Hello from Hunterdon County.

I don't know of any shops around here that rent anything other than hybrids and cruisers, sorry. Jay's in Princeton used to until the pandemic. Across the river in...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-22-21, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 639,313
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I had looked at upgrading my wired Dura-Ace SRM...

I had looked at upgrading my wired Dura-Ace SRM into a wireless. SRM USA offered $500 for it about a year ago... I decided not to bother. I had a carbon repair place here in NJ run the wires through...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-09-21, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,852
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I'm also curious about "Wheels-In/Out" vs Neutral...

I'm also curious about "Wheels-In/Out" vs Neutral Support.

Doesn't sound like a fun job to be in the truck. I had an odd experience at Battenkill one year. Flatted on the front, and they couldn't...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-24-21, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 639,313
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I've been on a bit of a shoe Odyssey myself over...

I've been on a bit of a shoe Odyssey myself over the last few years before settling on heat moldable Bont Vaypor's in wide.

If you're around a 43 I have several pairs of shoes I've accumulated in...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-24-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 639,313
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I see you're in NJ too, apologies if we had this...

I see you're in NJ too, apologies if we had this conversation in the past.

Are you referring to Kim's in New Brunswick?
Forum: Commuting
11-26-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 38,587
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Sorry I missed this; I'm commuting through...

Sorry I missed this; I'm commuting through Somerset, Middlesex and Mercer counties; my round trip is 46 miles. Hillsborough to East Windsor.

I'm fortunate that I have showers at work and can keep...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 21,810
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

40. years old. 46 mile round trip commute.

40. years old. 46 mile round trip commute.
Forum: Commuting
10-28-20, 02:47 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 38,587
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Hello fellow NJ commuter... given how difficult...

Hello fellow NJ commuter... given how difficult our state can be to commute in... if I may ask where are you commuting at?

My office is in East Windsor, BTW. - Matt
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-20, 02:49 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 86,299
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

From USA Cycling today: While we are seeing...

From USA Cycling today:

While we are seeing a return of local rides and races in some areas, Nationals draw a large number of people from around the country. When combined with the challenges of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-20-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 86,299
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Massively cheaper to get more money from existing...

Massively cheaper to get more money from existing donators than acquire brand new folks to contribute to the cause.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-02-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 23,232
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I just hit year 10 racing. Although this year, I...

I just hit year 10 racing. Although this year, I raced only a small fraction of previous years and was done by mid-April.

I simply realized I absolutely had grown to hate riding and training. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-02-19, 12:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,950
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

+1 I've reduced my number of road bikes down...

+1

I've reduced my number of road bikes down to two - one commuter, and one "race, train, all else" bike. Hurts my knee to switch between bikes, so I keep it to a minimum.

Also agree on carbon...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-17-19, 01:14 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,287
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Along with what Mike said, on the page he linked...

Along with what Mike said, on the page he linked you to, hit the "Also Known As" blue button in the top right of the screen and you can manually update and integrate the data. I found over 20...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-12-19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,287
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I'd add that plenty. even most, of the very...

I'd add that plenty. even most, of the very experienced racers I know don't hold ill will towards Lance. They recognized the unprecedented swell of attention and cash that it brought to the sport in...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-12-19, 08:37 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,287
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I aspire to be a good enough master's racer to...

I aspire to be a good enough master's racer to have someone at USADA say "we better test that guy". Joke's on them, all they would discover is elevated levels of gummy bears in my bloodstream.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-10-19, 03:48 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,287
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I can appreciate your thoughts here. I might call...

I can appreciate your thoughts here. I might call the relationship to our kids racing professionally overseas and license sales somewhat spurious correlation and a paradigm that's past it's prime....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-10-19, 02:57 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,287
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Well yeah, totally agree. I think the junior...

Well yeah, totally agree. I think the junior racer population is so vanishingly small due to a number of factors. The support system - friends, family and funds - and number of participants is a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-08-19, 02:34 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,287
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Does though in the USA? I'd wager that...

Does though in the USA? I'd wager that especially since 2012 the next generation of kids who would be likely to start racing as a junior don't give a crap about the Pro Tour.

Let's be honest, the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-08-19, 01:20 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,287
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I was thinking about this when going through the...

I was thinking about this when going through the license renewal process this year. TBH, I know our national organization can have multiple objectives and support multiple tasks - like sanctioning...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-04-18, 12:56 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,287
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I'd also be interested to see competitor data...

I'd also be interested to see competitor data from USAC... with declining participation overall for road racing - lower # of events and entries, if there has been a resulting drop (normalized as a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-02-18, 12:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,391
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

HED Jet 4+, does it all well.

HED Jet 4+, does it all well.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-16-18, 08:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,043
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

My kids will be 4,6 and 8 this year. I hope to...

My kids will be 4,6 and 8 this year. I hope to get back to consistently beating 5 hrs /week training now that everyone's out of diapers.

10 races with solid results in 5.

Kickass tan.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-09-18, 08:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,365
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I raced on my backup bike last year on a 50x34...

I raced on my backup bike last year on a 50x34 and an 11-23 cassette. Raced also on a 53x39 and 11-25. Didn't event notice the difference during the race.

I can't remember the last time I shifted...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-23-18, 06:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,989
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

See: Mathew Hayman, 2016.

See: Mathew Hayman, 2016.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-18, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 558,501
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Sadly, yes 100% on my 6700 shifters. I...

Sadly, yes 100% on my 6700 shifters. I prematurely replace them, usually every 3 months or so now to avoid problems.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-12-18, 08:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,067
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I'm gonna use this in my next four corner crit on...

I'm gonna use this in my next four corner crit on max volume.:roflmao2:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-20-18, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 558,501
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I've just moved from 22mm Conti Comps to the 25mm...

I've just moved from 22mm Conti Comps to the 25mm size tubies (on a 21mm wide carbon rim) and it's a noticeable change in handling - neither good nor bad (depends on your perspective). They do feel...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-06-18, 07:33 AM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 770,076
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I get that, especially with electronics. I'd say...

I get that, especially with electronics. I'd say that for bike electronics, SRM would be your lone 'buy used' exception.

FYI when I bought my used SRM, it was $150 to service the unit to brand...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-05-18, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 770,076
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

+1 on the SRM. Built like a battle tank. ...

+1 on the SRM. Built like a battle tank.

I'd find a used, less expensive one and send it to SRM in Colorado for tuning. You'll get one back that's super accurate and well built for a low cost...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-30-17, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 639,313
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Yes, but only in the situations where I was...

Yes, but only in the situations where I was totally out of breath, like the end of a race or killing myself up a hill.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-30-17, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 639,313
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I had a version of this done, although it did not...

I had a version of this done, although it did not require fully opening my face. My ENT surgeon called my nose "the worst he's ever seen". It was done in July 2016, and I was only off the bike...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-17, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 92,416
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I was also in the 35+, also with my head not in...

I was also in the 35+, also with my head not in the finish... rolled in a few places ahead of you. Did the 2/3/4 afterward with better results. The 35+ had a lot of staccato attacks whereas the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-23-17, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,308
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

And rate them well / give feedback on the...

And rate them well / give feedback on the USACycling site too.

Does anyone know if that feedback gets read or disseminated?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-20-17, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 558,501
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I have a similar issue on my S-Works, much worse...

I have a similar issue on my S-Works, much worse though on an old pair of Shimano R310 still sitting in my closet.

I was thinking of using this:...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-17-17, 05:39 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 558,501
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I just replaced my 2011 S-Works shoes with the...

I just replaced my 2011 S-Works shoes with the Shimano R321.

OK so far in terms of fitment. Nice quality items, but I've only done 500 miles or so, and the shoes are breaking in, albeit slowly.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-17, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,308
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Thanks for expressing that better than I did...

Thanks for expressing that better than I did above. This /\ /\ is what I was trying to get across, Mike. More to do with revenue per field leading to more prize money per field. Unless someone...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-17, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,308
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I can appreciate her moral outrage, but the...

I can appreciate her moral outrage, but the economic realities of bike racing promotion dictate that giving massive prize money to tiny fields has little return to a cash strapped event.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-21-17, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 639,313
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

https://tires.tirerack.com/tires/Quietest%20Tires

https://tires.tirerack.com/tires/Quietest%20Tires
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-21-17, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 558,501
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

3k on a set. Not a major upgrade over the Pro4.

3k on a set. Not a major upgrade over the Pro4.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-21-17, 03:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,095
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Where do you live?

Where do you live?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-17, 09:02 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,113
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Why the big rush to upgrade? I blew thru the...

Why the big rush to upgrade? I blew thru the 5-->3 upgrade in a few months and look back asking...what's the big rush? Spend the time learning the fundamentals in racing safely and training...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-10-17, 07:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,230
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

:love: where can I get some of whatever you're...

:love: where can I get some of whatever you're taking?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-10-17, 06:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,230
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

I bought a new power meter that read 10 watts...

I bought a new power meter that read 10 watts higher on average, and my FTP went up too! The investment clearly paid off.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-07-17, 08:00 AM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,477,816
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

John, the fella in the Redbird kit - is RB a...

John, the fella in the Redbird kit - is RB a local team or club?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-31-16, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,308
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Folks that have done the Mayor's cup in Boston -...

Folks that have done the Mayor's cup in Boston - I'm considering bringing the fam up for the weekend from NJ to do touristy stuff along with the Cat 2/3 race (Boston Children's Museum, etc).

In...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-31-16, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,308
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

My team is the hometown team (Doylestown) and...

My team is the hometown team (Doylestown) and I'll be racing the 2/3. It's a tough race. But the arts festival and the bars make the day fun. My team will be set up at the start of the main...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-10-16, 05:09 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,477,816
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Glad you had fun. That's my regular group. I...

Glad you had fun. That's my regular group. I had surgery on Friday, or I'd have been there with you. Some of the best riding roads in the state in Hunterdon County.

What brings you to NJ?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-09-16, 07:19 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,477,816
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Another local ride tomorrow morning from East...

Another local ride tomorrow morning from East Amwell Elementary school at 9am. Go to "HunterdonVelo" on Facebook for ride info.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-16, 12:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,169
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

Michelin Pro4 Endurance - 20k miles with minimal...

Michelin Pro4 Endurance - 20k miles with minimal fuss.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-09-16, 08:09 AM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,477,816
Posted By Matt2.8NJ

High Gear Cyclery I believe has a Sunday ride.

High Gear Cyclery I believe has a Sunday ride.
Showing results 1 to 50 of 585
 
Page 1 of 12
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.