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Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-14, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,331
Posted By rpeterson

My everyday ride is a GT with Tiagra. It's a...

My everyday ride is a GT with Tiagra. It's a great bike, a few thousand trouble free miles so far, and the only bike I've ever kept the stock saddle on.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-14, 02:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,205
Posted By rpeterson

Won't do a thing unless you're having crank...

Won't do a thing unless you're having crank related shifting problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-14, 01:19 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,526
Posted By rpeterson

I had enough time to grow all the hair out and...

I had enough time to grow all the hair out and try this again.

Came up with nearly identical results to the first test. Might try it one more time before it gets too cold to go pantless.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-14, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,375
Posted By rpeterson

I usually ride a deep carbon front and 32 spoke...

I usually ride a deep carbon front and 32 spoke powertap in the rear. When I do time trials I just throw a disc cover on the rear and get all the benefits with none of the hassle. Plus I just don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-14, 10:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,245
Posted By rpeterson

I do, comfy helmet for summer, comfy helmet...

I do, comfy helmet for summer, comfy helmet that's slightly larger and fits over a beanie for winter.

I keep thinking that when one gets damaged I'll just replace them both with one helmet that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 06:03 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,885
Posted By rpeterson

Bicycle Speed (Velocity) And Power Calculator...

Bicycle Speed (Velocity) And Power Calculator (http://www.kreuzotter.de/english/espeed.htm)

Plug the numbers in there, it's a pretty big difference, 4+mph at 200 watts based only on the bike and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-14, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By rpeterson

If someone makes it in and unflips my skewer with...

If someone makes it in and unflips my skewer with their front wheel the ****s already hit the fan.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-14, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By rpeterson

I just point both backwards because it's easiest...

I just point both backwards because it's easiest to get them on/off like that, same sides as you for the same reasons.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-14, 11:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,386
Posted By rpeterson

I had a 56 on my old TT bike, it had 650s though....

I had a 56 on my old TT bike, it had 650s though. It's nice cause you can use the middle of the cassette the whole time instead of being at the edges, a nice straight chainline is good for like, a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-14, 08:16 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,995
Posted By rpeterson

I've done both, and am an avid triathlete. The...

I've done both, and am an avid triathlete. The marathon is way harder simply because it beats the Hell out of your body. I can do 2 or 3 centuries a week no problem, even a hard road race ever...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-14, 06:17 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 106,113
Posted By rpeterson

I think it's supposed to be like a road version...

I think it's supposed to be like a road version of a cross bike. Road geometry with cross parts, so like an off-road capable Roubaix rather than a road worthy tricross.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,423
Posted By rpeterson

I use the big ones and cut them into 2 or 3...

I use the big ones and cut them into 2 or 3 pieces each.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-14, 09:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,386
Posted By rpeterson

I'm a small guy, 5'7 and 120lbs, even with a...

I'm a small guy, 5'7 and 120lbs, even with a really high w/kg I don't make much power, so I make up for it by field testing everything I can to tease out those extra watts, using aerolab in Golden...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-14, 07:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,386
Posted By rpeterson

With a comfy position on my road bike, in normal...

With a comfy position on my road bike, in normal road biking gear, 200 watts gets me ~19mph on a smooth flat road. On my TT bike, which has a fine tuned position, + all the aero goodies (skinsuit,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-14, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,046
Posted By rpeterson

I tested it, got similar results. A few others...

I tested it, got similar results. A few others have also tested it with similar results.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-14, 05:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,422
Posted By rpeterson

Amazon.com : Rema 25mm Round Patches, 100/Box :...

Amazon.com : Rema 25mm Round Patches, 100/Box : Bike Tubes : Sports & Outdoors...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-14, 04:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By rpeterson

I find it works best to just do the opposite of...

I find it works best to just do the opposite of everything they say, if only because its the most pretentious angry bs in cycling.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-10-14, 10:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,221
Posted By rpeterson

I know a few pros who straight up don't believe...

I know a few pros who straight up don't believe in aerodynamics, there's still the ridiculous mindset that light and stiff is somehow superior and will let them power through the wind. They're pro...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-14, 09:31 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,526
Posted By rpeterson

Okay, tested tennis shoes. My normal setup is...

Okay, tested tennis shoes. My normal setup is Shimano TR51 shoes on Crank Brothers Candy pedals (with the 3-hole cleat of course), for the tennis shoes I put the little flat platform cover things on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-14, 11:13 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,526
Posted By rpeterson

Yeah, powermeter, generally known quantities for...

Yeah, powermeter, generally known quantities for CDA and CRR based on lots of previous testing, good relatively flat loop that I can do entirely in the aero position, and a lot of experience with...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-14, 10:07 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,526
Posted By rpeterson

I do a lot of field testing, this one sounds...

I do a lot of field testing, this one sounds interesting, so I'll give it a try this afternoon.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-14, 01:59 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,526
Posted By rpeterson

I went and tested arm hair today for the fun of...

I went and tested arm hair today for the fun of it.

Saved me 4 watts, pretty interesting.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-14, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By rpeterson

I just measure the distance between the bars and...

I just measure the distance between the bars and write it on a sticky note I put on the bars, so when I put them back on I just need to grab a ruler and redo it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-14, 02:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,451
Posted By rpeterson

48.3 We have lots of nice big smooth hills...

48.3 We have lots of nice big smooth hills around here. The speed was going down, not up of course.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-14, 09:44 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,526
Posted By rpeterson

I gave it a shot recently myself and came up with...

I gave it a shot recently myself and came up with very similar results to the wind tunnel test, do you have any links to anyone who gave it a try? I'd like to see what exactly they were doing.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-14, 09:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,131
Posted By rpeterson

Just two, my Shimano tri shoes and some Lake MTB...

Just two, my Shimano tri shoes and some Lake MTB shoes I use for mountain biking and winter cycling.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-14, 02:51 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,526
Posted By rpeterson

Legs are big tubes out in the wind, your chin is...

Legs are big tubes out in the wind, your chin is a little oval that's in front of everything with a whole lot of stuff behind it, it's not going to matter too much if you have a beard or whatever,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-14, 02:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,158
Posted By rpeterson

I still use jerseys from teams I'm no longer on. ...

I still use jerseys from teams I'm no longer on. Does that count?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-14, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,583
Posted By rpeterson

Rolling resistance increases pretty dramatically...

Rolling resistance increases pretty dramatically with pressure, so at 85psi vs 120psi you've probably got way more comfort and speed. However that might not be much better than clinchers at 85psi.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-14, 10:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,782
Posted By rpeterson

I've never had one with a big tear, I've gotten...

I've never had one with a big tear, I've gotten punctures and they end up as larger holes, but they're easy to repair with a normal glue on patch kit. Hell you could probably just use a latex glove...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-14, 09:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,782
Posted By rpeterson

I race on latex tubes, I've done some testing...

I race on latex tubes, I've done some testing myself and they're consistently faster than butyl and fall in with all the other testing I've found.

They're expensive as Hell though, so I only race...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-14, 02:07 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 23,449
Posted By rpeterson

I spent a week on a rented Dogma with Super...

I spent a week on a rented Dogma with Super Record 11.

With my own wheels and saddle it didn't feel that much different than anything else I've ridden.

Overly fat tubes with a special shape are...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-14, 07:40 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 13,582
Posted By rpeterson

Funny this thread popped up again. I got ridden...

Funny this thread popped up again. I got ridden off the road recently and into a patch of goatheads, my front tube now has 18 patches on it and is still running fine. Those little round patches can...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,464
Posted By rpeterson

I got a chance to try on a few more pairs and...

I got a chance to try on a few more pairs and some mentioned here, nothing really did it for me, so I just bought some more trisuits to ride in.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-14, 05:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,010
Posted By rpeterson

There are a bunch of newer trisuits out there...

There are a bunch of newer trisuits out there with long sleeves and pockets in the back. I've been using a PI Tri Octane for a while now and it's pretty great for just cycling.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-14, 09:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,464
Posted By rpeterson

Who makes good bibs with a minimal chamois these days?

I've been riding tri shorts for the last few years because I prefer the chamois, but I'm in need of a few new pair and want to get some more bibs.

So, short of buying a few trisuits to wear as...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-14, 02:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,003
Posted By rpeterson

I do that everyday, maybe Friday I'll run to work...

I do that everyday, maybe Friday I'll run to work instead.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-14, 01:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,657
Posted By rpeterson

For time trials with downhill sections you'll...

For time trials with downhill sections you'll probably be spinning out and wishing for more, but for anything short of those and downhill sprints 50x12 is just fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-14, 11:04 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,372
Posted By rpeterson

Dude, taking off a skinsuit takes like 5 seconds,...

Dude, taking off a skinsuit takes like 5 seconds, it's easier than a jersey and bibs.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-14, 09:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,372
Posted By rpeterson

When I ride my TT bike to work instead of my...

When I ride my TT bike to work instead of my commuter I can leave 15 minutes later =D
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-14, 04:20 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,372
Posted By rpeterson

*shrugs* I'd rather have an ugly bike that's fast...

*shrugs* I'd rather have an ugly bike that's fast than a good looking bike that's slow, I don't give a **** what it looks like when I'm on top of it.

That being said, I doubt anyone anywhere would...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-14, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,520
Posted By rpeterson

Nah, no issues.

Nah, no issues.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-13, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,652
Posted By rpeterson

Check out golden cheetah.

Check out golden cheetah.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-13, 07:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 25,947
Posted By rpeterson

I know a few openly gay cyclists and racers. The...

I know a few openly gay cyclists and racers. The street/hipster/fixie crowd around here is full of them too, you'd probably get a ton of positive answers if you asked this on the fixed gear forum.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-13, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By rpeterson

I've got one, replaced an old Cervelo P3C with...

I've got one, replaced an old Cervelo P3C with it. It's a good bike, I was looking at the 7 but couldn't really find any difference, and certainly couldn't feel one, so I went with the cheaper bike....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-13, 11:56 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 28,759
Posted By rpeterson

Fixed.

Fixed.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-13, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 825
Posted By rpeterson

I replaced my old 808s with a set and couldn't be...

I replaced my old 808s with a set and couldn't be happier. The weight doesn't matter for real riding or racing and the wide aero rim is a nice step up from my old zipps.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-13, 10:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,585
Posted By rpeterson

I've been racing the last year on 10-speed...

I've been racing the last year on 10-speed Tiagra, no issues on my end. And I really like the shape over the new 105 hoods, but that's all just going to be personal preference.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-13, 04:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,241
Posted By rpeterson

Ive gotten about 10 flats on them this year, but...

Ive gotten about 10 flats on them this year, but I've gotten about the same on my other bike with 'puncture proof' tires. Goatheads just suck.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-13, 07:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,504
Posted By rpeterson

Even the local Cat 5s can do that for an hour, <2...

Even the local Cat 5s can do that for an hour, <2 is good for a mile.
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