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Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,142
Posted By stanion

I wasn't joking about the nails. My manicured...

I wasn't joking about the nails. My manicured nails nicely lift the hairs out of the skin, after they were smashed into the skin from hours of biking, thus preventing in-grown hairs. At least...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,142
Posted By stanion

All my problems went away when I changed my...

All my problems went away when I changed my cleaning regime: after biking, I shower thoroughly (which was never sufficient), and scrub my bottom with my fingernails (this was the trick).
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-29-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,057
Posted By stanion

Outbound Lighting makes lights in a different...

Outbound Lighting makes lights in a different league. Most lights are fancy flashlights. The only exception I could find is outboundlighting.com, which uses automotive technology for beam formation...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-20, 12:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,039
Posted By stanion

When I hit a similar problem, I opened my anatomy...

When I hit a similar problem, I opened my anatomy book and saw that, when standing, the body supports its weight on the heal and metatarsals 1 and 5. My pedals were bearing my weight under...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-08-20, 11:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,689
Posted By stanion

I thought I would hate the flat bar on long rides...

I thought I would hate the flat bar on long rides on a hardtail, but then realized I was upright enough to rely on my core muscles to carry my torso. I have hardly any weight on my hands, so lack of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-02-20, 07:21 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,271
Posted By stanion

I ride a road-plus bike, going for safety over...

I ride a road-plus bike, going for safety over max speed: if I hit an unexpected road anomaly on my 48mm tires at 30psi, I'm unlikely to lose control; while hitting the same thing on a 23mm tire at...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-27-19, 10:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,293
Posted By stanion

These are good points. There must have been some...

These are good points. There must have been some abuse last year.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-26-19, 11:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,293
Posted By stanion

No transfers for 2020 DK200?

In 2019 there was explicit support for transferring Dirty Kanza entries ("Event registrations may be transferred, if done so before the deadline of May 1, 2019."). I was just looking at the 2020...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-19, 09:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,217
Posted By stanion

I'm currently breaking in an ISM saddle in the...

I'm currently breaking in an ISM saddle in the hopes of improving my comfort on long rides. Their approach to interfacing with the body is different from the typical seat. You sit on the pubic rami...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-19, 09:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,716
Posted By stanion

I use the King Cage Iris to hold stainless-steel...

I use the King Cage Iris to hold stainless-steel Hydroflask bottles. They don't fall out on bumpy single track, nor in my gravel race experience while hitting horrible pot holes (while so many...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-22-19, 09:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,041
Posted By stanion

This is good feedback. I like the idea of a...

This is good feedback. I like the idea of a frame bag on the full-suspension bike with a hydration pack. I also like the idea of a 20lb carbon hardtail. Right now I bike around with 47mm Terrene...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-21-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,041
Posted By stanion

Need suggestions for a trail bike that is fast on pavement

I demoed the Ibis Ripley 4, and really liked it (I've only ridden my gravel bike until now, which often scares me on single track). The Ripley is a good weight for me, around 26 pounds (about the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-19, 08:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,301
Posted By stanion

I was in a race on a cratered road, and due to...

I was in a race on a cratered road, and due to the density of riders, and my inexperience, had to hit some of the craters (which were too large to bunny hop). I was really happy to have my 650bx47mm...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-19, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,614
Posted By stanion

I've been enjoying Terrene Elwood 650bx47mm tires...

I've been enjoying Terrene Elwood 650bx47mm tires (the tough version):
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-19, 10:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,020
Posted By stanion

I can't stand tasting plastic (which became worse...

I can't stand tasting plastic (which became worse the more I cleaned the bottles with a bottle brush), so now just bike with Hydroflasks and their sport tops, held quite firmly without rattle by the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-03-19, 10:29 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 21,373
Posted By stanion

I calculate. My calculations also don't match up...

I calculate. My calculations also don't match up with the manufacturers', so when I compare, I compare between my calculated values.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-01-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 21,373
Posted By stanion

Isn't this category of bike Road Plus? Salsa...

Isn't this category of bike Road Plus? Salsa created a need for the Warroad with their geometry on the Warbird, which has incredibly high trail. The Warroad still has a lot of trail, but less than...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-19, 01:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 594
Posted By stanion

Can you race with road-plus wheels?

I might have a chance to join a crit this weekend. Are road-plus wheels permitted (650b with 47mm tires)? That is how my bike is set up.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-19, 10:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,827
Posted By stanion

At the beginning your leg muscles will probably...

At the beginning your leg muscles will probably outperform other support systems (and there are thousands of those), so you need to introduce yourself to cycling slowly to build these support...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-19, 11:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,964
Posted By stanion

If you aren't inclined to read up on sport...

If you aren't inclined to read up on sport physiology yourself, then get a coach to help train you. The benefit isn't just about achieving training goals, but also avoiding injury. Core strength is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-19, 12:18 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 9,555
Posted By stanion

TSS. I do consider time and distance for how long...

TSS. I do consider time and distance for how long I'll be away from the family, and how uncomfortable my seat will start to feel.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-19, 10:30 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,906
Posted By stanion

During rides I eat only sources of sugar that...

During rides I eat only sources of sugar that cause no gastrointestinal distress, and dates work well for me (which also have a good blend of sugars for maximizing uptake). Note that my rides are at...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-19, 11:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,403
Posted By stanion

My 10,000-foot climb up Haleakala.

My 10,000-foot climb up Haleakala.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-02-18, 10:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,393
Posted By stanion

Something strange about the new Warbird is its...

Something strange about the new Warbird is its large trail: I calculate 2.74 inches with a 40mm 700C tire. But the Giant also has large trail: I calculate 2.64 inches with the same tire setup. A...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-02-18, 10:13 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,231
Posted By stanion

What do you think about the weight of the MCD? ...

What do you think about the weight of the MCD? I'm guessing around 24 pounds (which is a fine weight for me, if I'm correct).
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