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Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,428
Posted By Looneytuna

I am on a S-works SL3 after swapping last year...

I am on a S-works SL3 after swapping last year from a S-works SL2.. both with campy record11 and zipp 404 tubies...

I am ready for a new frame now.. the Venge was too stiff..
I heard the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 05:28 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 5,510
Posted By Looneytuna

643.39 - 240 less then last year due to work..

643.39 - 240 less then last year due to work..
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 05:25 AM
Replies: 21,351
Views: 5,255,341
Posted By Looneytuna

http://www.cbike.com/ProductImages/wheels/zipp_404...

http://www.cbike.com/ProductImages/wheels/zipp_404_tubular.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-08, 12:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,511
Posted By Looneytuna

finally got out at 3pm for a 22 mile chilly...

finally got out at 3pm for a 22 mile chilly ride... 31 degrees and 26 mph winds...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-08, 10:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,955
Posted By Looneytuna

Did 35 miles in Prospect Park this morning......

Did 35 miles in Prospect Park this morning... lots of leaves, many still wet..
it was a beatiful ride.. and the sun was out...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-08, 02:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,394
Posted By Looneytuna

lazy morning.... waited for the wife to leave for...

lazy morning.... waited for the wife to leave for the neice's wedding shower...
got out at 1:30 for a quick 25 mile ride... happy I got out today..
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-08, 02:39 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,881
Posted By Looneytuna

Had a friends brunch to attend.... 2 large...

Had a friends brunch to attend....
2 large vodkas later and there went my planned afternoon ride..
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-08, 01:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,120
Posted By Looneytuna

I had a pair of 2005 C19's.. rode them for 2...

I had a pair of 2005 C19's.. rode them for 2 years.. I weight 210
only issue I had was to replace the front hub once..

Nice looking wheels, very comfy ride...
on flats, rolling hills, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-08, 06:57 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,726
Posted By Looneytuna

Best decisions - going campy ...

Best decisions - going campy
trying assos bibs
going full carbon

Best gear - S-Works Tarmac SL2
Fizik Alainte saddle
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-08, 07:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,970
Posted By Looneytuna

Rode the NYC MS Bike Tour.. 100.10 miles 3800ft....

Rode the NYC MS Bike Tour.. 100.10 miles 3800ft. - 35 miles was car free - around manhattan and thru the lincoln tunnel..

7:30am start in Manhattan. was up from 5:30am...

was 55 with light...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-08, 10:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,113
Posted By Looneytuna

I put a tube, CO2, tire levers, patch, mini tool...

I put a tube, CO2, tire levers, patch, mini tool in this bag.. Cel, money, id, key in the jersey pockets..
25+miles, I add another tube, CO2 and 2 GU's in the jersey...
If unsupported solo...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 02:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,698
Posted By Looneytuna

Rolf Prima Elan clinchers at 1350grams.... they...

Rolf Prima Elan clinchers at 1350grams.... they are pretty light and so far indestructible..

Would love to blow 4g's on Lightweights or 5g's on Lew's, but at my weight I would only be able to hang...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-08, 09:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 814
Posted By Looneytuna

about as long as any other high end overpriced...

about as long as any other high end overpriced carbon frame...

how many miles/km do you want out of your bike? Even cars only last so long..

I only have 2400 miles on my 08 tarmac SL2 and it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-08, 03:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,454
Posted By Looneytuna

52.14 miles 20.3 avg still down in sunny south...

52.14 miles 20.3 avg
still down in sunny south florida...
group ride from aventura to key biscayne and back...
rode with the group going down and wanted to sprint before the rest stop, but got...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-08, 03:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,067
Posted By Looneytuna

50.27 miles 19.2avg.... came down to south...

50.27 miles 19.2avg....
came down to south florida for the weekend... started with the weekly sat ride, but flatted after 8 miles... so instead of doing the group 40 mile fast ride, I opted to go...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,459
Posted By Looneytuna

I built up a 2006 Tarmac last october and rode it...

I built up a 2006 Tarmac last october and rode it during the winter... my first specialized and my first all carbon bike... it is pretty good but wouldn't think to replace my Seven Elium with it.....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-08, 02:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,102
Posted By Looneytuna

got in 40 miles this morning, no rain, 10mph...

got in 40 miles this morning, no rain, 10mph winds and the sun even broke tthru a few times...
Rained last night but dry this morning... rain started at around 2:30pm here and now its a downpour...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-08, 06:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,604
Posted By Looneytuna

+1 - if I burned as many calories as my 305 says,...

+1 - if I burned as many calories as my 305 says, I would weight of disappeared a long time ago..
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-08, 09:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 884
Posted By Looneytuna

very nice set up.... welcome to the world of...

very nice set up.... welcome to the world of zipps... same here didn't know what I was missing until I rode them...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,254
Posted By Looneytuna

66.39 miles total 17.63 solo miles, avg 20.1...

66.39 miles total

17.63 solo miles, avg 20.1
48.76 group miles, avg 18.4 - this was our end of summer donut ride... cruised and chatted for 2/3 of the ride and stopped for coffee, donuts, etc..
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-08, 11:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,461
Posted By Looneytuna

I went hard on my solo ride and it was flat.. my...

I went hard on my solo ride and it was flat.. my group ride starts out slow and is pretty much a no drop ride.. We had 2200 feet of climbing and only had a 17avg the first half of the ride.. and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-08, 11:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,461
Posted By Looneytuna

65 total miles.. started with a solo ride of...

65 total miles..
started with a solo ride of 16.3 miles, 21.7 avg and
then did a group ride right after of 48.83 miles, 18.9 avg..
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,225
Posted By Looneytuna

last saturday one guy showed up in the new assos...

last saturday one guy showed up in the new assos f1.13 S5 WHITE bibs.... he was told to sell them on ebay immediately!!! ten minutes into the ride, his father says we took a vote... 7-1 you are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-08, 07:53 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,834
Posted By Looneytuna

+1000 Been going to Roy's for 6 years now.....

+1000
Been going to Roy's for 6 years now.. bought 4 race bikes for me, 2 for my sons and numerous kids/family bikes from them... their service has been great, they have always matched legitimate...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,157
Posted By Looneytuna

This spring I built up an S-works Tarmac SL2...

This spring I built up an S-works Tarmac SL2 frame with campy record and it was 5k without wheels..(I had a set of Zipps) so that's 7K and if adding the 1800 more for super record it is only $8800......
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-08, 10:51 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 9,809
Posted By Looneytuna

on many of my routes the shoulder is less than...

on many of my routes the shoulder is less than 2ft and there are joggers going against traffic coming at me... I take a peak back and go around, but sometimes there is traffic and i will stay on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-08, 07:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,005
Posted By Looneytuna

I have just over 800 miles on my torelli bormio...

I have just over 800 miles on my torelli bormio wheels. they are on my florida bike that I leave down there..

I only paid $250 for the set new... I am 210 and they are still true and run...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-08, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By Looneytuna

I have the 2008 Tarmac SL2 with campy record and...

I have the 2008 Tarmac SL2 with campy record and it works very well together..
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-08, 08:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,664
Posted By Looneytuna

As I said above, my 305 powered down twice in two...

As I said above, my 305 powered down twice in two weeks, that is until today... powered down twice today... will order the 705 and take my chances... at least I will have a spare for when the other...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-08, 08:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,217
Posted By Looneytuna

I have nothing against runners.. but they are...

I have nothing against runners.. but they are sometimes running 3 accross taking the entire shoulder... "some", not all, see a cyclist coming and make no effort to single file to let the cyclist...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-08, 10:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,664
Posted By Looneytuna

this is great... and I thought I shut it down by...

this is great... and I thought I shut it down by mistake the 2 times it happened in the last 2 weeks... oh well I will have to stop putting off getting the 705... my 305 is 3 years old with 15000...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-08, 10:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,471
Posted By Looneytuna

hand wash them after each ride, wring them out,...

hand wash them after each ride, wring them out, and hang them to dry. I have 2 sets of gloves and they last a little more then a year or 100 washing each..
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-08, 10:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,590
Posted By Looneytuna

perfect... I will be making a hole in my Assos...

perfect... I will be making a hole in my Assos SS.13 jersey now.. :)

seriously have thought about this method but just couldn't make the hole in the jersey... got a longer wire for my ear buds...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-08, 09:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,217
Posted By Looneytuna

you must be lucky.... I had altercations 3 times...

you must be lucky.... I had altercations 3 times in 5 days in Monmouth County, New Jersey..
last wednesday a guy stopped at a stop sign, saw me coming and pulled out..I swung left and he just came...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-08, 11:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,839
Posted By Looneytuna

48 miles, 19.5 avg group ride.. new rear tire...

48 miles, 19.5 avg group ride.. new rear tire today, rode over something and cut a hole in the sidewall..

We were nearly run off the rode but what else but a pick up.... missed my arm by less...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-08, 11:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,538
Posted By Looneytuna

21.9 solo ride before a 38 mile group ride... ...

21.9 solo ride before a 38 mile group ride... and was told to ride on the sidewalk, when there wasn't even a sidewalk...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-08, 10:55 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,771
Posted By Looneytuna

breaking away.... got me to buy a 1973 raleigh...

breaking away.... got me to buy a 1973 raleigh super course.... after 25 years of hockey, basketball, tennis, raquetball, etc.... got back to cycling in 2002... the rest is history... 4 bikes later,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-08, 10:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,263
Posted By Looneytuna

+1.. my wife tells me to go for a ride... but I...

+1.. my wife tells me to go for a ride... but I do the things she wants to do also so there is always peace...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-08, 07:22 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,944
Posted By Looneytuna

No ride sunday but ate enough that I should ride...

No ride sunday but ate enough that I should ride about 5 hrs a day all week.. :(
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-08, 05:42 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 25,063
Posted By Looneytuna

I ride full carbon, zipp clinchers and weigh...

I ride full carbon, zipp clinchers and weigh 210... I have hit rough pavement like what you did at least once a week, which is pretty good considering the roads here in NY/NJ. I can't imagine that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-08, 10:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,366
Posted By Looneytuna

two $9k bikes and a $4k bike.. too much for the...

two $9k bikes and a $4k bike.. too much for the 5600 miles I rode last year..
and I don't need a $60k car to go to work either..
but I am saving $17k a year by not going to starbucks.. :)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-08, 09:53 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,971
Posted By Looneytuna

did 60 solo miles yesterday with 2800ft of...

did 60 solo miles yesterday with 2800ft of ascending..
did a 21.4 miles solo ride before doing a 33.4 mile group ride for 54.8 miles today..
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-08, 10:22 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 68,405
Posted By Looneytuna

6'1" 58 frame 34 inseam 58.2cm top tube ...

6'1"
58 frame
34 inseam
58.2cm top tube
110 mm stem
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-08, 09:24 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,244
Posted By Looneytuna

If not tired and the ride will be less then 3...

If not tired and the ride will be less then 3 hrs, then just a glass of OJ..
If tired or longer then 3 hrs, then a bowl of oatmeal and a glss of OJ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-08, 10:02 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,265
Posted By Looneytuna

I'm an old Ferrari... except it's on cinder...

I'm an old Ferrari... except it's on cinder blocks..
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-08, 09:56 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,522
Posted By Looneytuna

43.44 miles...1750ft ascending.. tailwind coming...

43.44 miles...1750ft ascending.. tailwind coming home...27+ the last 8 miles... nice way to end the ride..
off to the beach now for some recovery...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-08, 07:51 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,840
Posted By Looneytuna

48 miles 2200ft of ascending.... and some fast...

48 miles 2200ft of ascending.... and some fast past lines... and no rain till after the ride...
all in all a good ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-08, 07:33 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 35,052
Posted By Looneytuna

1978 was 205 lbs and other then a year or two...

1978 was 205 lbs and other then a year or two that I ballooned to 241 in the mid 80's, I have been between 215 to 230

Took up cycling in 2002...
2004 was at 231 and getting dropped on any hill....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-08, 07:39 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,024
Posted By Looneytuna

I love my custom Seven Elium, but just got a...

I love my custom Seven Elium, but just got a Specialized SL2... and love it more.. yes it says specialized and not Pinarello.. but my SL2 ride is better then my Seven... so I agree with you about...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-08, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 664
Posted By Looneytuna

Bought the Tufo S3 tubular clincher last year......

Bought the Tufo S3 tubular clincher last year... hardest tire I ever tried to put on... rode them twice and sold them... total GARBAGE..
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