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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-12-12, 12:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,465
Posted By swak

... no thats not even a 10th of what i have, what...

... no thats not even a 10th of what i have, what i posted is merely just examples of what im getting at when im referring to "skills inventory". I will post its entirety when i get home.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-12-12, 11:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,465
Posted By swak

Road Bike Skills Inventory

I don't post here much, but race and coach athletes locally.
I am just finishing up my provincial level coaching certification and BA, and as a project, i am required to write up a "Road Bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-11, 11:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 325
Posted By swak

Garmin Quesiton

I have a Garmin 800, and everytime i go for a ride, it automatically navigates me to my home (i have to manually turn off navigation after the timer has started every ride).

Is there any way to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-11, 01:51 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,830
Posted By swak

Bike + iPod + Open Road = good times...

Bike + iPod + Open Road = good times...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-11, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By swak

DAMN! My Ultegra's do the same thing, so why...

DAMN!
My Ultegra's do the same thing, so why did you spend ~$400 for a different pedal with a similar clicking sound?

BUT in all seriousness...
Look pedals do sound like a gun shot (ie. Sound...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-11, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By swak

Awesome. .. thats probably all it is, is just...

Awesome.
.. thats probably all it is, is just the tighter seal - and just needs to be broken in.

Thank You!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By swak

Freehub Body holding back wheel?

I just bought a set of Easton EC90 Tubulars, and just from holding the freehub body and spinning the wheel, it feels as though the freehub is holding back the wheel from its constant spinning (as...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,055
Posted By swak

Freehub Body holding back wheel?

I just bought a set of Easton EC90 Tubulars, and just from holding the freehub body and spinning the wheel, it feels as though the freehub is holding back the wheel from its constant spinning (as...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-11, 06:12 PM
Replies: 21,351
Views: 5,249,224
Posted By swak

Fresh New Wheels! Easton EC90 Carbon...

Fresh New Wheels!
Easton EC90 Carbon Tubulars...

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207574_10150138488403386_503373385_6731074_4943035_n.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-11, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,070
Posted By swak

I just bought the 800 not long ago. Worth...

I just bought the 800 not long ago.

Worth the money? Yes

It was an upgrade from a polar cs600, and am loving it right now, it can calibrate your speed from the gps capabilities which i like. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-11, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By swak

Quick Question regarding "Garmin Connect"

In GARMIN CONNECT, where it shows 3-4 graphs under the map, is it possible to get those charts ontop of each other? 3 in one?

Can't find the option anywhere in settings, hoping theres a possible...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 19,013
Posted By swak

Its a hobby. Its a lifestyle. Ride Fast!

Its a hobby.
Its a lifestyle.

Ride Fast!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-11, 07:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,532
Posted By swak

Agreed. /thread

Agreed.

/thread
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-02-11, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,921
Posted By swak

Thanks! Ive seen a couple sites where you...

Thanks!

Ive seen a couple sites where you can download trails, whats the process for that though? Once its DL'd can you just put it on the SD card and Garmin will pick it up and fly with it?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-11, 09:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,532
Posted By swak

unfunny list is unfunny

unfunny list is unfunny
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-10, 02:06 PM
Replies: 21,351
Views: 5,249,224
Posted By swak

Ergon Race Spec Grips [Just started 'dabbling' in...

Ergon Race Spec Grips [Just started 'dabbling' in XC/MTB last year]
http://www.freeflowbikes.com/ekmps/shops/freeflowbikes/images/ergon-gx1-grips-4209-p.jpg

Garmin 800 [Stood in line on boxing...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-30-10, 05:12 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 59,014
Posted By swak

I have a Polish friend (about twice my age, like...

I have a Polish friend (about twice my age, like a second father). Him and his wife make the BEST coffee ive ever had in my entire life.
As a Canadian, i now know the Europeans are the ***** when...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-28-10, 01:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,921
Posted By swak

Garmin MTB Trails...

*I asked the same question on the garmin forums as well, but got no response.. So hoping you guys can help*

I just bought a garmin 800 with the regular road GPS package, and now am looking for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 839
Posted By swak

haha... I came to this thread just to say this. ...

haha... I came to this thread just to say this.

Simple Green For THE WIN!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-10, 10:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,624
Posted By swak

Sorry for the late response, but i was mostly...

Sorry for the late response, but i was mostly concerned about power usage.
I have no power meter as of now (yet), but was under the impression more of less that the 800 was more of a fancy computer...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-10, 08:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,624
Posted By swak

ahaha.... Touche. Just throwing something...

ahaha.... Touche.

Just throwing something out there...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-10, 07:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,624
Posted By swak

Garmin 705 vs. 800

Is there any real technical differences other than ones a touch screen, and one isnt?

Since i saw the 800, i was soo stoked, but have heard that it doesn't have the same functions that the older...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-10, 10:37 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 13,749
Posted By swak

This saddle ...

This saddle
http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/components/saddles/1268929540183-18c7o9b4qu95k-399-75.jpg

... and all the GIRO gloves ive ever owned....... Giro > All other brands...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-10, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By swak

Sweet! I found a really damn good deal on a...

Sweet!

I found a really damn good deal on a used SRM 'cranks' power meter.
However it is on an older crank set.
Is it possible to swap out the cranks/chainrings still?
Or would i have to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-20-10, 08:52 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,152
Posted By swak

When and extra small team kit is too big.

When and extra small team kit is too big.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By swak

New to Power Meter info

Ive been looking around, and the crank setup is most appealing to me, but from your experiences, what is the best power meter setup to go with/ what is the most cost efficient?

I dont want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-10, 09:15 PM
Replies: 21,351
Views: 5,249,224
Posted By swak

aha... haven't been on this site, but just bought...

aha... haven't been on this site, but just bought this same wrench today...
one of my best purchases in a while.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-16-10, 11:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,490
Posted By swak

Only REEALLL time i get traction issues is when i...

Only REEALLL time i get traction issues is when i stand-up to climb, but really my biggest problem is the front wheel coming up. I bought flats for the bike because of this.. Sick of peeling off my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-15-10, 10:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,490
Posted By swak

Climbing on a MTB

I am a competitive road racer, and just getting into xc mtb riding, and im having a really hard time climbing.
When i come to a steep climb, i attack the bottom, make my way up, but often feel as if...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-11-10, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 668
Posted By swak

DH riding on a XC-Trail bike

Just bought a 2009 Cannondale Rize 4 and was thinking of bringing it for some light DH riding (no extreme jumps/drops).

Do you think the bike would be able to handle it, or would i be pushing it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-09-10, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,587,364
Posted By swak

Just got it -New Cannondale Rize 4 (2009). ...

Just got it -New Cannondale Rize 4 (2009).
Still getting used to the bike, so i have XT clipless pedals waiting on me on my dresser. Until then, its flats.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-13-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By swak

more-so XC.. But we have some pretty gnarly...

more-so XC..
But we have some pretty gnarly single track trails out here (Kananaskis/Banff area), as well as kicking around DH trails, jumps, etc..
Hoping i could get something strong enough for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-13-10, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By swak

a little out of my price range at the moment.... ...

a little out of my price range at the moment....
Will likely do a frame upgrade to that next year or so, as it looks like a pretty sick bike.

But what i have my eye on at the moment is the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-13-10, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By swak

All Mountain & DH Bikes

I am fairly new to mountain biking and am looking for either an all mountain (full suspension) bike, or a DH bike.

I am looking to race it, likely next year, and do a bit of trail riding, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-10, 02:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,861
Posted By swak

Rain stop you?

Do you let the rain stop you?

As per my coach, im supposed to do a 3hr ride today, but its raining pretty good, and would be a miserable trip to say the least..
Do you think rain/weather cond. is...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-10, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By swak

^This was downtown, i was in the far left lane (1...

^This was downtown, i was in the far left lane (1 way street), and closer to the RH side of that lane, as there were parked cars on the side up ahead.

Car in lane right beside me, decides he...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By swak

Idiot Drivers...

Today i was riding to work, about a 15min commute, straight through downtown.
Im in lane 1, car in lane 2... Car moves into lane 1, i have nowhere to go (and not that i really could, even if i had...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-10, 12:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,466
Posted By swak

Gator soap. The best crap out there... Take...

Gator soap.

The best crap out there... Take anything/everything off of anything.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-10, 11:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,063
Posted By swak

Do it.... ...You wont.

Do it....

...You wont.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-10, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 399
Posted By swak

Numb Fingers

Do you ever get numb fingers on a long ride? I start noticing it at around the 2hr mark, but only when im wearing gloves, and i only wear very light padding gloves.

If it has to do with my bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-10, 04:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,757
Posted By swak

Sandwiches, other stuff, water/gatorade, etc..

Sandwiches, other stuff, water/gatorade, etc..
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-10-10, 09:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,176
Posted By swak

Good job (from another Canadian rider)... I...

Good job (from another Canadian rider)...

I did my first crit 2 weeks ago now, and learnt just as much....
They are completely different from any other riding, i could place top 10 in a TT and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 802,861
Posted By swak

Wow... Yeah, good advice right there, thanks. ...

Wow... Yeah, good advice right there, thanks.

I have a ways to go is what my performance has told me. I have the strength, but need to work on efficiency a little more. Ive never cornered so...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-10, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 802,861
Posted By swak

Think about it some more... Ive done 10+...

Think about it some more...

Ive done 10+ hrs of testing. I know my limits and abilities.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-10, 05:48 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 802,861
Posted By swak

Definitely near the start of the race haha... But...

Definitely near the start of the race haha... But no i got OTF for about half a lap, group caught up, led the front in the top 5-8 or so... Pack sprinted i didnt have the juice from the aggressive...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-10, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 802,861
Posted By swak

First Crit... Did my first crit this weekend,...

First Crit...
Did my first crit this weekend, and man did i blow it.
I thought id place pretty well (been training pretty good), but i attacked (didn't want to just sit in the pack the whole race),...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3,276
Views: 649,660
Posted By swak

Im jealous of the sun in all your pictures... ...

Im jealous of the sun in all your pictures... All ive seen here as of late is snow, rain, and coldness!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-10, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 408
Posted By swak

ahaha... yeah everytime i do TT interval...

ahaha... yeah everytime i do TT interval training, i find myself creeping back up to the drops, while still trying to maintain an aero position...

and, you should have a PM there adclark.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-10, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 408
Posted By swak

Clip-on Aero bars

I am in the market for some aero bars, but dont think they're really worth the avg. $150 price tag.

What did you pay for yours/what do you use?
For not being a triathelete, and only using them...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-10, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By swak

I realize this, but dont you need the program to...

I realize this, but dont you need the program to upload data? (In my case, the Polar program)
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