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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-27-06, 06:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,308
Posted By la_raza

Actually, you had nothing more to say after your...

Actually, you had nothing more to say after your first post in this thread. At least, nothing useful to say.


Wow, you really don't get it.

The REAL reason you're not allowed to say what you...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-27-06, 05:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,308
Posted By la_raza

ME look stupid? What about you, Mr. "giving...

ME look stupid? What about you, Mr. "giving blood is harder than golf"?

Funny how YOU are the only one in this thread busting about MY sarcastic comment, yet there are multiple people here...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-27-06, 03:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,308
Posted By la_raza

Good luck trying to get through to Mr. Wagathon...

Good luck trying to get through to Mr. Wagathon here. He/she/it refuses to discuss things rationally and instead chooses the ignorant/namecalling route.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-27-06, 03:43 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,308
Posted By la_raza

Waah waah waah, stop your crying. If you don't...

Waah waah waah, stop your crying. If you don't like what I have to say, then try defending your own statements instead of criticizing mine. Would you mind showing, with quotations, where exactly I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-26-06, 06:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,308
Posted By la_raza

Hey, you're the one who took what I intended to...

Hey, you're the one who took what I intended to be a sarcastic reply as a serious one, and then required an explicit explanation from me regarding that fact. It's not MY fault that you can't...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-06, 09:49 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,308
Posted By la_raza

Very well explained, cbip. I just don't...

Very well explained, cbip. I just don't understand the elitism and snob attitude that people here have with cycling over everything else. I'm sure there are other people who ride a bike AND play...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-06, 09:26 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 35,886
Posted By la_raza

Of course, EURO's assessment would not only be...

Of course, EURO's assessment would not only be "they let Landis win Stage 17", but also "they LET Landis win the Tour"
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-06, 09:20 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,308
Posted By la_raza

Well, obviously. That statement was meant to be...

Well, obviously. That statement was meant to be SARCASTIC and tongue-in-cheek, which you evidently don't have the ability to recognize.

My purpose for doing so was to show that your comment about...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-06, 05:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,434
Posted By la_raza

Going to my LBS and asking for Trek Mania game...

Going to my LBS and asking for Trek Mania game cards every commercial break.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-06, 12:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,056
Posted By la_raza

Don't bother him, he's busy feasting on crow and...

Don't bother him, he's busy feasting on crow and his own foot. In addition to haggis and kidney pie.

Maybe he should be supporting Brits more and bust on Americans less next year.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-06, 11:54 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,308
Posted By la_raza

What's the matter? Can't respond with anything...

What's the matter? Can't respond with anything logical so you resort to namecalling?

I stand by my statement that denigrating other sports that others here may enjoy isn't just dumb, but also...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-06, 12:10 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,308
Posted By la_raza

Versus cycling, where most of the participants...

Versus cycling, where most of the participants appear to be the recipients of donated blood.

If you really think giving blood is harder than golf, then how about you borrow a set of clubs, head...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-06, 12:03 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,308
Posted By la_raza

Then neither is basketball, baseball, or...

Then neither is basketball, baseball, or football. They're all 'games'.

Hell, neither is cycling, for that matter.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-06, 09:59 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,308
Posted By la_raza

It's snobby, elitist responses like this that...

It's snobby, elitist responses like this that make me realize what jerks a lot of cyclists are.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-06, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 643
Posted By la_raza

Or if they're gay.

Or if they're gay.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-06, 03:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 643
Posted By la_raza

What coincidence? They were both implicated in...

What coincidence? They were both implicated in the SAME investigation. It was no coincidence.

Also keep in mind that there were no Kazakhs, Russians, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Austrians,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-01-06, 10:10 AM
Replies: 563
Views: 14,549
Posted By la_raza

Sincitycycler??? Is that you????

Sincitycycler??? Is that you????
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-06, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 690
Posted By la_raza

Who cares about model year of a bike wheel? It's...

Who cares about model year of a bike wheel? It's not like the 2005s are worth less. You're not buying a car.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-06, 10:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,390
Posted By la_raza

Absolutely, positively, 100%, completely FALSE.

Absolutely, positively, 100%, completely FALSE.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-06, 12:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 990
Posted By la_raza

This always turns my head, but not for the right...

This always turns my head, but not for the right reasons.

http://www.whale-tail.com/20050722/thongsa002.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-06, 12:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,727
Posted By la_raza

No, your mouth and hands are just getting bigger.

No, your mouth and hands are just getting bigger.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-06, 11:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,154
Posted By la_raza

Oh, OK, I get it. So as long as people don't...

Oh, OK, I get it. So as long as people don't talk negatively about your financial situation, it's OK to talk about it. In fact, you'll pipe up and give even MORE explanation. But yet when someone...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-06, 11:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,154
Posted By la_raza

Hey, mind your own business! The OP obviously...

Hey, mind your own business! The OP obviously doesn't want anyone busting his chops for being poor, so he probably doesn't want anyone speaking up for him either.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-06, 07:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,042
Posted By la_raza

Use a Camelbak.

Use a Camelbak.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 627
Posted By la_raza

So you've come up with a novel way to screw...

So you've come up with a novel way to screw Performance for free shipping. Are you proud of yourself?

I hope someone comes up with a new and unique way to screw you on a business transaction...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 07:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,154
Posted By la_raza

In this guy's case, saving the $10 would be the...

In this guy's case, saving the $10 would be the better value.

Trying to stay on TOPIC here, but I have the opportunity to buy a Toyota Corolla, or a Ferrari 355 for just $0.10 more. Which one...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 07:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,154
Posted By la_raza

ROFL!!!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: ...

ROFL!!!!

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-06, 05:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,042
Posted By la_raza

Ugh, are you sure you want to drink from that...

Ugh, are you sure you want to drink from that bottle after you're done putting WD-40, lacquer thinner, and everything else on them?

"I had coat my bottles in urine and dog crap to get those ugly...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 05:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,772
Posted By la_raza

http://www.hom.com.ru/wallpapers/stupid_sexy_fland...

http://www.hom.com.ru/wallpapers/stupid_sexy_flanders.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 05:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,154
Posted By la_raza

And the topic as YOU titled it is: "105 vs...

And the topic as YOU titled it is:

"105 vs Ultegra cranks worth $10 difference?"

A few people essentially said "yes, the difference is xxxx and it's worth $10 because it's only $10, and $10 is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 05:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,154
Posted By la_raza

How moronic is this? You mentioned $10 in the...

How moronic is this? You mentioned $10 in the TITLE of this thread. Just takes me back to my point. If you don't want people to care about WHY you need to know the differences between ultegra and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 04:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,685
Posted By la_raza

Whatever. You still don't make any sense.

Whatever. You still don't make any sense.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 04:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,154
Posted By la_raza

Then all you needed to do was ask "what are the...

Then all you needed to do was ask "what are the practical differences between ultegra and 105?" and you would have gotten your answer. If you're going to ask for 'practical differences between...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 04:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,154
Posted By la_raza

Nobody's asking you to justify your expenditures,...

Nobody's asking you to justify your expenditures, hothead.

You wanted opinions and recommendations and you got them. Then you go and mention how $10 makes or breaks the bank for you at times, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 04:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,772
Posted By la_raza

http://weightweenies.starbike.com/listings/compone...

http://weightweenies.starbike.com/listings/components.php?type=roadwheels

Knock yourself out.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 03:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,772
Posted By la_raza

Open Pro's w/ Ultegra hubs are far from being the...

Open Pro's w/ Ultegra hubs are far from being the lightest sub-$800 wheels out there.

Ksyrium Elites may fit the bill.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 03:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,922
Posted By la_raza

I highly recommend when you get here to stop by a...

I highly recommend when you get here to stop by a LBS and buy the book "Bicycle Rides Orange County" by Don and Sharron Brundige. Has a ton of recommended rides with road conditions and routes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 03:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,154
Posted By la_raza

Dayum, if $10 is that significant to you, you...

Dayum, if $10 is that significant to you, you should be worrying more about buying things that are required for you to live rather than on a new crank.

Save your money for a rainy day, because you...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 03:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,685
Posted By la_raza

And...? There's nothing in that thread that...

And...?

There's nothing in that thread that says a 53/39 is a compact.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 02:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,749
Posted By la_raza

Truly, truly disturbing picture.

Truly, truly disturbing picture.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 02:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,685
Posted By la_raza

53/39 as the first compact? Hardly. Who else...

53/39 as the first compact? Hardly. Who else besides you believes that?

How can 53/39 even be considered 'compact' if the large chainring has more teeth than the original standard 52/42? Just...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By la_raza

You have a turkey.

You have a turkey.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 11:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,685
Posted By la_raza

Isn't the term 'double compact' redundant?

Isn't the term 'double compact' redundant?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 547
Posted By la_raza

Then your triple crank sucked. It has nothing to...

Then your triple crank sucked. It has nothing to do with all triples in general.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 11:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,685
Posted By la_raza

Some manufacturers give you a choice. ...

Some manufacturers give you a choice.

Example: look at FSA's website. Their top of the line triple, the SLK, comes only in 53/39/30. Their lower-end Gossamer and Team Issue triples come in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 11:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,685
Posted By la_raza

Incorrect. More triples are 52 or 53-39-30. ...

Incorrect. More triples are 52 or 53-39-30.

Also, are you saying that a 53-39 is a COMPACT? That's incorrect too. Most compacts are around 50-34.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-06, 10:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,685
Posted By la_raza

The ring sizes of the triple and double are...

The ring sizes of the triple and double are different? Since when?

A standard triple is 53-39-30 or in that neighborhood. A standard double is 53-39. How are they different?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-06, 05:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,501
Posted By la_raza

Can you convert from double to compact by just changing chainrings?

Just wondering. Or is there more to the switch?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-06, 04:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,867
Posted By la_raza

Wacky to some, racist to others. What's...

Wacky to some, racist to others.

What's wrong with taking one's self seriously?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-06, 03:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,867
Posted By la_raza

What a racist piece of trash.

What a racist piece of trash.
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