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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-10-17, 02:53 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,472,795
Posted By Blackdays

Thinking of changing my coach after a year and a...

Thinking of changing my coach after a year and a half of training, and seeing no real improvement in my threshold (the key metric I wanted to increase).

I don't think the high tempo/zone 3 (~80%...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-30-17, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 361,637
Posted By Blackdays

Clearly you've never met Jason Saltzman.

Clearly you've never met Jason Saltzman.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-15-17, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,511
Posted By Blackdays

This was interesting to read. I'm pretty small as...

This was interesting to read. I'm pretty small as well, (5'7, 125lbs), and do all of my interval work on Mt. Tam/on grades.

I should probably start doing more work on the flats.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-12-17, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 646,405
Posted By Blackdays

For sure - I didn't think you meant it...

For sure - I didn't think you meant it negatively.

The sprint does come around the bend, but there's a good bit of lead up + higher elevation coming down which actually gives great visibility.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-12-17, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7,120
Views: 646,405
Posted By Blackdays

The ride didn't put anyone into a coma. It was a...

The ride didn't put anyone into a coma. It was a distracted teenager in a car.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-04-17, 12:20 AM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,481,563
Posted By Blackdays

Fortunately some good samaritans kept the Uber...

Fortunately some good samaritans kept the Uber driver there till the cops showed up. I was pretty much incapacitated on the ground, and in a total state of shock.

Haven't really been able to get...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-03-17, 07:41 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,481,563
Posted By Blackdays

Got hit by a distracted Uber driver playing on...

Got hit by a distracted Uber driver playing on his phone, and have a pretty serious lower back injury. Season might be over :(
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-22-17, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2,064
Views: 183,330
Posted By Blackdays

Nope, canceled.

Nope, canceled.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-17-17, 01:11 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,472,795
Posted By Blackdays

I was expecting you to lap the B field.

I was expecting you to lap the B field.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-02-17, 06:46 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 37,018
Posted By Blackdays

So I've been wanting to get more into Zwift with...

So I've been wanting to get more into Zwift with how crappy the weather has been around here (and will continue to be).

I have the first gen Cycleops Fluid trainer and just transmit power through...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-30-16, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,481,563
Posted By Blackdays

This has happened to me twice in ~12 months in...

This has happened to me twice in ~12 months in that tunnel, both times the cop (who's almost always positioned right outside that tunnel) saw it and pulled the ******* over.

I would imagine...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-27-16, 12:57 AM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,481,563
Posted By Blackdays

Who're you going to? Personally I've had the best...

Who're you going to? Personally I've had the best experience in SF with City & County and Roaring Mouse. The former is a bit higher end and will charge more, but John knows his stuff. Roaring Mouse...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-23-16, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4,923
Views: 1,068,241
Posted By Blackdays

Aren't we all?

Aren't we all?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-01-16, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,481,563
Posted By Blackdays

Welcome to the city! Hope you brought a jacket!

Welcome to the city! Hope you brought a jacket!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-20-16, 10:14 PM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,436,855
Posted By Blackdays

Yeah I definitely haven't been pulling my weight...

Yeah I definitely haven't been pulling my weight - rough season with a knee injury.

But Abdalah is whipping me into shape, so see at the Giro!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-18-16, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 113,515
Posted By Blackdays

Pittsburgh is great! Although I imagine riding...

Pittsburgh is great! Although I imagine riding around the city itself was a little chaotic?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-14-16, 02:32 AM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,436,855
Posted By Blackdays

Yikes - let me clarify: our building, but the...

Yikes - let me clarify: our building, but the landlord leases the garage out since no one in the building has a car.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-13-16, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,436,855
Posted By Blackdays

Yikes, yeah that would make it hard to find a...

Yikes, yeah that would make it hard to find a bike that fits.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-12-16, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,436,855
Posted By Blackdays

San Francisco is strange - they require natural...

San Francisco is strange - they require natural ventilation in the garages. There's also a Ferarri 458 Italia parked inside of it that hasn't moved in the ~12 months I've been here.

Also - I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-16, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,414,285
Posted By Blackdays

End of season bike status: ...

End of season bike status:

https://s9.postimg.org/8nqwkujyn/Full_Size_Render.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-12-16, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,436,855
Posted By Blackdays

As it stands approaching the end of the season: ...

As it stands approaching the end of the season:

https://s9.postimg.org/8nqwkujyn/Full_Size_Render.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-31-16, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2,064
Views: 183,330
Posted By Blackdays

I'm hesitant to mention names because the details...

I'm hesitant to mention names because the details are a little fuzzy (Bahati wasn't racing though).

Ben (junior) seems to be doing alright. Thom was down for a while, and they had to bring an...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-31-16, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2,064
Views: 183,330
Posted By Blackdays

San Rafael was awesome last night. Too bad...

San Rafael was awesome last night.

Too bad for all the drama though - hope the Specialized/Swift guys are doing alright.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-16, 12:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,981
Posted By Blackdays

Does exactly what it said it would, a 100% of the...

Does exactly what it said it would, a 100% of the time.

But I do think there are a lot of variables at play with any power meter, and what works well for me may not work well for someone else and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-13-16, 04:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,981
Posted By Blackdays

I've been using a Pioneer dual leg setup for the...

I've been using a Pioneer dual leg setup for the last month (with the computer) and it's been flawless so far.

The setup is less clean than Stages, but I'll trade that for reliability.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-09-16, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 774,948
Posted By Blackdays

Returned the Stages after the second failed unit....

Returned the Stages after the second failed unit.

Went with a dual-sided Pioneer setup (upgrade kit on my existing DA9000 crank) + pioneer head unit.

It's been awesome so far - no dropouts, and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-16, 11:35 PM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 113,515
Posted By Blackdays

It was good seeing at least one Squadra dude in a...

It was good seeing at least one Squadra dude in a sea of H24 and TMB.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-07-16, 03:22 PM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 113,515
Posted By Blackdays

Berkeley Hills: Ouch - that is all.

Berkeley Hills: Ouch - that is all.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-16, 12:02 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 774,948
Posted By Blackdays

Let us know what you decide. I'm considering...

Let us know what you decide.

I'm considering returning the Stages and getting a pioneer right now.

The drop outs are getting ridiculous (on my second unit), and the customer service has been...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-01-16, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 774,948
Posted By Blackdays

What're you paired to?

What're you paired to?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-01-16, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 774,948
Posted By Blackdays

I can confirm they haven't addressed the issue. ...

I can confirm they haven't addressed the issue.

I'm on my second 9000 second gen arm and it's already crapped out on me after 2 days.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-01-16, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 774,948
Posted By Blackdays

Did you try it with a different head unit? ...

Did you try it with a different head unit?

Not to say I would entertain the thought of parting with my beloved 500, but...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-31-16, 11:37 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 774,948
Posted By Blackdays

Pioneer it is!

Pioneer it is!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-31-16, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 774,948
Posted By Blackdays

Anyone have data drop out issues with Stages? ...

Anyone have data drop out issues with Stages?

On my second unit now via a warranty with the new gen Stages, connected to an edge 500. Data (cadence/power) drops out constantly on the warranty...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-16, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,481,563
Posted By Blackdays

Ah - unfortunately I'm tiny so my frames are...

Ah - unfortunately I'm tiny so my frames are 50's. Shouldn't have trouble finding a bike in that size though.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-16, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,481,563
Posted By Blackdays

Size?

Size?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-16, 11:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,543
Posted By Blackdays

Awesome man! Go out and put some miles on that...

Awesome man! Go out and put some miles on that thing!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-15-16, 11:56 AM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,481,563
Posted By Blackdays

Thanks for the best wishes! Bike is potentially...

Thanks for the best wishes! Bike is potentially fine - I rode away from the crash just fine.

I'll have to get it on the stand and do a thorough inspection later.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-15-16, 11:36 AM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,481,563
Posted By Blackdays

Collided head on with a poorly lit cyclist this...

Collided head on with a poorly lit cyclist this morning on the Mill Valley bike path.

Whiplash. Everything hurts. Etc.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-14-16, 10:38 AM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,481,563
Posted By Blackdays

Plenty of opportunity for that background in the...

Plenty of opportunity for that background in the SF bay area.

Almost some of the best riding in the US. I moved out here from Cleveland, OH - and haven't looked back.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-14-16, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 113,515
Posted By Blackdays

E4's - asked around but no luck unfortunately. ...

E4's - asked around but no luck unfortunately.

I was definitely bummed out, but I heard the race was fairly sketchy with a few early crashed so it may have been for the best.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-13-16, 10:11 PM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 113,515
Posted By Blackdays

Todd absolutely killed that race! Bariani...

Todd absolutely killed that race!

Bariani RR:

Drove 1h30m from SF. Forgot helmet. The end.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-15, 07:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,980
Posted By Blackdays

You must be the most sterile person on this forum.

You must be the most sterile person on this forum.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-15, 06:45 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,895
Posted By Blackdays

You have no idea how jealous I am.

You have no idea how jealous I am.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-29-15, 11:17 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 12,507
Posted By Blackdays

Pretty simple since I'm only about ~2 months back...

Pretty simple since I'm only about ~2 months back after a 4 year hiatus:

-Get a feel for the bay area/NorCal racing scene by participating in at least 15 races. I think it will be very different...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-15, 01:54 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,719
Posted By Blackdays

Uh, what?

Uh, what?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-15, 01:50 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 14,137
Posted By Blackdays

I chose which neighborhood to live in and decided...

I chose which neighborhood to live in and decided against buying a car this year just so I could spend more on bikes/bike-stuff.

But I would never say that out loud to anyone in person.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-15, 09:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,952
Posted By Blackdays

34 - pretty flat chested.

34 - pretty flat chested.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-15, 04:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,952
Posted By Blackdays

I hope you're being sarcastic - clothing fit is...

I hope you're being sarcastic - clothing fit is one of the most important aspects of comfortable riding, right behind a good bike/saddle fit.

OP - I'm 5'7, 125lb's so I feel your pain. XS "Aero...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-14-15, 06:22 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,481,563
Posted By Blackdays

This 100x.

This 100x.
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