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Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-11, 11:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,043
Posted By Atol

50mph on a steep, straight downhill.

50mph on a steep, straight downhill.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 11:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,321
Posted By Atol

CAAD9 without a doubt. Although if I were...

CAAD9 without a doubt.

Although if I were you, I'd save up for the 9-5 which already has the 105 component set instead of upgrading piece by piece. You'll end up saving more money that way.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,474
Posted By Atol

I feel that most cycling gear exists because...

I feel that most cycling gear exists because there is someone willing to pay 6 times as much for "cycling socks" over regular socks.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 14,427
Posted By Atol

Marketing. They just reshaped a Bikesdirect frame...

Marketing. They just reshaped a Bikesdirect frame to be pointier "aero" and marked it up 500%.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-11, 10:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,129
Posted By Atol

220lbs and I've used Vittoria Zaffiro tires...

220lbs and I've used Vittoria Zaffiro tires without any issue for 1,500+ miles until I switched to Vittoria Rubino Pros which are also very good.

I was in Central Park yesterday and running over...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-11, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,234
Posted By Atol

Clear lens. It gives you full UV protection and...

Clear lens. It gives you full UV protection and works day or night
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-11, 02:01 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,325
Posted By Atol

None. The ads that were playing during the TdF...

None. The ads that were playing during the TdF were truly horrendous. Bike companies, RoadID, etc.. All completely lacking imagination.

Of course the exception being the Izod and Michelob ads,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-11, 01:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,071
Posted By Atol

Bikesdirect makes perfectly good bikes. Learn to...

Bikesdirect makes perfectly good bikes. Learn to maintain and wrench the bike yourself (Youtube has loads of information regarding this) and you'll save a lot of money.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-11, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By Atol

A few possibilities here: 1. 2012 models are...

A few possibilities here:

1. 2012 models are probably just around the corner.

2. Small shops just don't have the money to have every model and size laying around.


The deposit on the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-11, 04:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,850
Posted By Atol

Lose 10 lbs. Best upgrade ever. ...

Lose 10 lbs.

Best upgrade ever.


Personally, I'd say tires are a better upgrade than wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-11, 04:45 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 26,243
Posted By Atol

Anything past the price point of a CAAD9 is just...

Anything past the price point of a CAAD9 is just marketing.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-11, 12:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,100
Posted By Atol

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTdzqnX3_d...

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTdzqnX3_dXirZdhW8G3OGopzRX2AA3sTBTEDImL_wiXEW-CIm4&t=1
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-10, 07:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,410
Posted By Atol

I don't look behind me when I ride.

I don't look behind me when I ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-10, 01:51 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,837
Posted By Atol

http://img.gadgetsharp.com/2010/07/bikeGadget/4.jp...

http://img.gadgetsharp.com/2010/07/bikeGadget/4.jpg

I'm guessing its the cold air and the heat from your back causing the condensation in the bag.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 15,306
Posted By Atol

Compensating? 5'9 220 here, I'm looking...

Compensating?


5'9 220 here, I'm looking to get down to 150-160.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-10, 11:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,213
Posted By Atol

To save $500.

To save $500.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-10, 01:32 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 88,631
Posted By Atol

I'm about 5'8 or 5'9. I ride a 52.

I'm about 5'8 or 5'9. I ride a 52.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-10, 01:30 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,799
Posted By Atol

If this guy dropped a lot of weight, he would...

If this guy dropped a lot of weight, he would look exactly like Heinrich Haussler.

http://www.zipp.com/_media/images/news/Heinrich%20Haussler.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-10, 04:02 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,520
Posted By Atol

The Beartooth highway is an unbelievably good...

The Beartooth highway is an unbelievably good climb, very little traffic and amazing scenery. There are many areas around Yellowstone that make for great riding, just don't actually go into the part...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-10, 03:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,136
Posted By Atol

Go to the bike shop and ask if you can test out...

Go to the bike shop and ask if you can test out some saddles on the trainer. Your ass probably doesn't agree with the saddle. It definitely shouldn't be bad enough to make you stop riding on the 2nd...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-10, 04:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,738
Posted By Atol

I usually just do 20 mile rides so I don't really...

I usually just do 20 mile rides so I don't really need the chamois cream.

I just enjoy the menthol feeling.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 03:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,240
Posted By Atol

Went from 700x23 Vittoria Zaffiros to 700x25...

Went from 700x23 Vittoria Zaffiros to 700x25 Vittoria Rubinos. I didn't notice a difference in speed, the only thing was that the ride was a little cushier and the front end wasn't as twitchy as it...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-10, 02:14 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,542
Posted By Atol

I've been putting aside some money for some...

I've been putting aside some money for some Persols. I should have them in a month or two. Can't really decide between these two.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-10, 02:09 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,583
Posted By Atol

.... I had no idea we even had those.

.... I had no idea we even had those.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-10, 02:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,378
Posted By Atol

To me, it was an ass hatchet. It was really...

To me, it was an ass hatchet.

It was really comfortable for the first 10 miles. Then it would start to get really irritating, I think it was too narrow for me. I replaced with a Fizik Aliante,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-10, 05:11 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,405
Posted By Atol

Since the CAAD9 is just about the greatest frame...

Since the CAAD9 is just about the greatest frame all time, I don't really feel the need to upgrade. It's really more bike than I'll ever need.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-10, 05:08 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,585
Posted By Atol

I thought I was clipped in, stood on the pedal...

I thought I was clipped in, stood on the pedal and almost landed on my nuts.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-10, 05:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,566
Posted By Atol

Call the cops. Don't worry about the...

Call the cops.



Don't worry about the bike. It's replacable.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-10, 11:43 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,651
Posted By Atol

Is the measurement of the rivet the same as a...

Is the measurement of the rivet the same as a Shimano 9 speed?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 06:02 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,104
Posted By Atol

I was going through a school zone when a little...

I was going through a school zone when a little girl who was walking in the same direction as I was riding suddenly just turns left and bolts across the street without even looking back for traffic....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-10, 02:38 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,721
Posted By Atol

I use a cheap $10 Schwinn computer from Wal-Mart....

I use a cheap $10 Schwinn computer from Wal-Mart. It works well for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-10, 02:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,374
Posted By Atol

The best flats are the ones you get a couple feet...

The best flats are the ones you get a couple feet from your house.

The worst kind of flat is when you're about a quarter mile away from your house, it's not really worth taking the time to pump up...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-10, 02:50 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,331
Posted By Atol

My favorite looking Oakleys would probably be the...

My favorite looking Oakleys would probably be the Jawbones with a black frame/white accent. When made with the right color combinations, it can look pretty badass.


Would I buy one? No. My $5.00...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 11:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 957
Posted By Atol

Hey have you guise seen this video? ...

Hey have you guise seen this video?

http://tinyurl.com/n5j8rb
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 01:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,000
Posted By Atol

Just so you know, Sports Chalet has them for...

Just so you know, Sports Chalet has them for about $25 a piece.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 01:29 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 8,751
Posted By Atol

I use pork fat. It starts to smell like bacon...

I use pork fat. It starts to smell like bacon after I dial it up to 400 watts.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,606
Posted By Atol

As much as I dislike Apple, I'm looking forward...

As much as I dislike Apple, I'm looking forward to this.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 12:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,942
Posted By Atol

Are you wearing taint sauce? It helps a lot.

Are you wearing taint sauce? It helps a lot.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-10, 06:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,895
Posted By Atol

Yeah, thats it. :innocent:

Yeah, thats it. :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-10, 03:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,105
Posted By Atol

But what happens if BikeForums doesn't like it...

But what happens if BikeForums doesn't like it and makes fun of him?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,727
Posted By Atol

Personally I would have done a backflip 360 onto...

Personally I would have done a backflip 360 onto the sidewalk, but I guess a bunny hop will do.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-10, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 910
Posted By Atol

I wouldn't expect them to replace a helmet that I...

I wouldn't expect them to replace a helmet that I crashed. If it just fell apart or cracked on its own, that's a different story.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-10, 03:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 828
Posted By Atol

When it gets windy, I stay inside. /wussy ...

When it gets windy, I stay inside.

/wussy


I hate headwinds.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,539
Posted By Atol

As much as I love the CAAD9, I'm gonna have to go...

As much as I love the CAAD9, I'm gonna have to go with the Allez here. Mainly because it has a warranty.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 05:28 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,476
Posted By Atol

In the living room. I don't wanna leave it in the...

In the living room. I don't wanna leave it in the garage just in case it gets left open.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 12:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,092
Posted By Atol

My god that hospital food looks awful.

My god that hospital food looks awful.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-10, 11:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,518
Posted By Atol

I'll call you a fred and yell at you.

I'll call you a fred and yell at you.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 16,062
Views: 519,673
Posted By Atol

Go near the beach bike path. Don't forget to...

Go near the beach bike path. Don't forget to bring a cruiser bike.


It's kinda obvious when you're "struggling" to maintain 8mph on your $2,000 carbon bike behind some chick in a bikini.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-10, 07:13 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 20,015
Posted By Atol

Cycling is a fad. It's just a fancy form of...

Cycling is a fad. It's just a fancy form of walking.

That makes all of you a bunch of hipsters.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-10, 05:12 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 17,821
Posted By Atol

x2. I'm thinking threads like this end up...

x2.


I'm thinking threads like this end up costing Trek a lot more than what it would have just cost them to take the guy's frame and repaint it, or at least try to correct the problem.
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