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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-02-18, 05:53 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 13,056
Posted By Talldog

What a joke .. they just will not learn .. follow...

What a joke .. they just will not learn .. follow the money, lol .. Frome is a cheat, but they want ratings. I won't even watch this crap any more. Boring anyway.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-16, 05:39 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 72,138
Posted By Talldog

Are you frickin' serious ..... ???

Are you frickin' serious ..... ???
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-15, 09:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,723
Posted By Talldog

Yes, Paris is a nightmare for cyclists ... and...

Yes, Paris is a nightmare for cyclists ... and pedestrians as well. I saw very few cyclists when I was there last summer. Now Munich, on the other hand, was a cyclist's dream.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-15, 09:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,723
Posted By Talldog

What purpose is served by your disparaging...

What purpose is served by your disparaging reference to "K Mart bikes", and I presume, to the people who ride them. There is a place for everything ..... except elitist attitudes.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-15-15, 07:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,689
Posted By Talldog

Maybe they should hire you to benefit from your...

Maybe they should hire you to benefit from your broadcast knowledge and vast experience at Grand Tour events. Yeah ... that'll work ... right ?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-06-15, 06:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 36,013
Posted By Talldog

No way and definetly to the contrary, at least to...

No way and definetly to the contrary, at least to those in the know .... stands are actually the "new cool".
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-10-14, 06:35 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 36,129
Posted By Talldog

The main advantage to skinny high pressure tires...

The main advantage to skinny high pressure tires is aerodynamics. This really only comes into play at speeds in excess of about 22mph or so. They feel different and handle differently but will offer...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-01-14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,441
Posted By Talldog

Credibility is everything ..... you must mean the...

Credibility is everything ..... you must mean the Champs Élysées.

Elise is a woman's name ......
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-14, 08:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,833
Posted By Talldog

Really ..... ? What he has done after today goes...

Really ..... ? What he has done after today goes far beyond "good". WADA and the rest of their ilk are fully aware of of the limits that one rider can dominate a field where the margins of...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-14, 05:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,833
Posted By Talldog

Irrelevant ... because it is relational to his...

Irrelevant ... because it is relational to his current situation, the current riders abstinance, newly developed PED's, and today's drug testing environment, not the free for all that permeated the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-14, 04:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,833
Posted By Talldog

Yea ..... shades of domination not seen since the...

Yea ..... shades of domination not seen since the Lance Armstrong days .... I like Nibali, but after watching this Tour unfold I' m thinking Astana has something proprietary and "new" going on. Come...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-22-14, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 53,440
Posted By Talldog

Consider a higher end used bike for less money...

Consider a higher end used bike for less money ... solves all your worries, and you will get a better bike. IMO, straight gauge aluminum tubing is what you want to avoid the most. And FWIW, Jamis...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-22-14, 05:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,512
Posted By Talldog

LOL .... nothing is worse than multiple defective...

LOL .... nothing is worse than multiple defective seats. Tough break for sure.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-14, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,288
Posted By Talldog

Yeah ... but in the end, bikes don't win races...

Yeah ... but in the end, bikes don't win races ... riders do. Manufacturers want you to think that the bike is paramount, but it is not. Not even close. So fret not.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-14, 03:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,957
Posted By Talldog

No ... He thought they looked "funny".

No ... He thought they looked "funny".
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-14, 06:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,957
Posted By Talldog

Eddy Merckx thought they worked just fine ........

Eddy Merckx thought they worked just fine ..... :rolleyes:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-14, 04:35 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,021
Posted By Talldog

Really good advice.

Really good advice.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-14, 01:21 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,021
Posted By Talldog

These studies and techniques are pretty easy to...

These studies and techniques are pretty easy to find. Here is one that discusses the myths surrounding clipless pedals. This article also refers to other sources. I do recall reading one study that...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-14, 10:25 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,088
Posted By Talldog

Interesting .... I've got paired spoke wheels on...

Interesting .... I've got paired spoke wheels on my 7.9FX (and another bike) and have never had a lick of trouble with them. Have remained true the whole time even after some pretty rough pavement....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-14, 10:56 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,021
Posted By Talldog

You are not supposed to try to generate power on...

You are not supposed to try to generate power on the upstroke. It is actually counter productive and has been proven so in objective testing. Even pro racers do not pull up on the pedals. Clipless...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-14, 08:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,729
Posted By Talldog

Hmmmm ... LOL. He does look unusually strong...

Hmmmm ... LOL. He does look unusually strong compared to everybody else. It was quite a bit too dominating. Shades of LA. Who knows, the Russians have always been good at leading edge chemistry. On...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-14, 07:12 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,049
Posted By Talldog

What a FUBAR tour this is turning out to be

No further comment is necessary I believe.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-30-12, 05:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,148
Posted By Talldog

I started enjoying cycling much more when I...

I started enjoying cycling much more when I realized that striving to go ever faster, or thinking that you have to go fast, is counter productive after a certain point. It's not all about that. It is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-29-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,348
Posted By Talldog

Well ... there is my point exactly. Why the...

Well ... there is my point exactly. Why the obsession with classifying "it" or pigeon holing it with a name in any way. People tweak all kinds of bikes to suit their needs. In recreational cycling,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-29-12, 06:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,348
Posted By Talldog

Gawd, I wish the term "Hybrid" .... and these...

Gawd, I wish the term "Hybrid" .... and these types of analyses, as pertaining to the bikes, would disappear from the face of the earth. I cannot imagine a moniker more lame for my favourite type of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-12, 05:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,509
Posted By Talldog

Antiquated huh ... LOL. The 7.9FX is spec'd head...

Antiquated huh ... LOL. The 7.9FX is spec'd head and shoulders above the 2013 7.7FX.

Any factory, not just Trek, selling a CF frame bike for under $2,000, or thereabouts, is skimping on something...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-17-12, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,950
Posted By Talldog

Looks great. Can you provide some info on the...

Looks great. Can you provide some info on the bottle cage and the bottle as well ?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-07-12, 11:15 PM
Replies: 1,759
Views: 122,188
Posted By Talldog

Zingggg ... slam the door, LOL ! Good one.

Zingggg ... slam the door, LOL ! Good one.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-23-12, 05:05 PM
Replies: 734
Views: 145,965
Posted By Talldog

Very nice bike ! The Giant Rapid is one kick ass...

Very nice bike ! The Giant Rapid is one kick ass FBRB. I have the predecessor to the Rapid, being the Giant FCR1. Hard to beat,including the aesthetics.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-01-12, 09:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,878
Posted By Talldog

I think the inuendo, and that is all it is at...

I think the inuendo, and that is all it is at this point, is that on only 10 days or so removed from the TDF podium both Wiggins and Froome showed little signs of fatigue and were able to distance...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-01-12, 06:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,878
Posted By Talldog

Time will tell .... the young Chinese swimmer has...

Time will tell .... the young Chinese swimmer has also raised some eyebrows with her seemingly super human endurance. Is there a new PED and/or masking agent out there that not everyone is privy to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-01-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,878
Posted By Talldog

Wiggo is completely classless in comparison to...

Wiggo is completely classless in comparison to Cancellara. The difference in their post race interviews was striking. Cancellara was a class act and Wiggins was ... well, just Wiggins. Personally, I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-25-12, 04:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,903
Posted By Talldog

Please ..... that's a Pretty lame excuse for a...

Please ..... that's a Pretty lame excuse for a general lack of class. Manners and courtesy in such a venue should not accrue to only certain nationalities. Just dumb .....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-12, 08:04 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 9,317
Posted By Talldog

Good one ... LOL.

Good one ... LOL.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-12, 08:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,092
Posted By Talldog

Sorry that you just don't get it. So I can see...

Sorry that you just don't get it. So I can see why Bernard would want to punch you out :)
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-12, 10:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,092
Posted By Talldog

You're right. Lemond and Hampstein won the white...

You're right. Lemond and Hampstein won the white while still chowin' down on the burgers.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,092
Posted By Talldog

Welll ... You could always ask that guy you hang...

Welll ... You could always ask that guy you hang out with, LOL
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-12, 09:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,092
Posted By Talldog

That is not entirely accurate within the context...

That is not entirely accurate within the context and history of the TDF and the implied honor and expectations bestowed upon the wearer of the yellow jersey. Even Cancellara, a pure time trialist...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-12, 09:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,092
Posted By Talldog

Is that some kind of new English .... Or just a...

Is that some kind of new English .... Or just a derivative of "rap" speak. I see it quite often, unfortunately.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-12, 05:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,092
Posted By Talldog

Indeed ... Expressionless and boring robots have...

Indeed ... Expressionless and boring robots have found their way to the Champ d'Elysee while still in yellow at last. But boring wheel hugging efficiency will never trump panache and passion in the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-12, 01:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,793
Posted By Talldog

LOL ... And Cadel could lodge a protest...

LOL ...

And Cadel could lodge a protest against Wiggo's illegal (?) TT bars.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/6talldog/120710_Wiggins_Fanss_full.jpg
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-12, 09:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,092
Posted By Talldog

Yes, he will win the race barring any sort of...

Yes, he will win the race barring any sort of catastrophy. Kudos to him for that as that is what Sky Procycling paid for. But bad on him and his team for being the boringest yellow jersey ever. Maybe...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-19-12, 05:01 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 9,317
Posted By Talldog

Froome is a hard "read" right now. He may just be...

Froome is a hard "read" right now. He may just be coming into his own or it may all be just a short lived whirlwind due to any number of factors. It will be interesting to see how Contador responds...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-19-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 9,317
Posted By Talldog

Do you really believe yourself some of the things...

Do you really believe yourself some of the things you just said, LOL. It is always about winning ... podium placements other than being front and centre wearing the yellow jersey are always secondary...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-19-12, 11:49 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 9,317
Posted By Talldog

And it looks like Wiggo held Froome back from...

And it looks like Wiggo held Froome back from another stage win today. Apparently Wiggo was delirious or something, or so he said, and couldn't/wouldn't let Froome go. Poor Froome, he could have...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-19-12, 10:43 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 9,317
Posted By Talldog

You are correct in that team dynamics is...

You are correct in that team dynamics is absolutely necessary to win the TDF. And such teamwork requires that there is a team leader for the GC who will be supported by the rest of the team acting in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-17-12, 08:52 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,554
Posted By Talldog

Don't take it so seriously. Its only about bikes...

Don't take it so seriously. Its only about bikes and riding them. Every so often people like to vent. I didn't think this thread was about waving per se. It started out as an observation about the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-16-12, 06:39 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,554
Posted By Talldog

I ride all three, or four main disciplines ... or...

I ride all three, or four main disciplines ... or whatever. That being hybrid, road, MTB and single speed. I agree the roadies are the most snobbish, but only when I'm not on my road bike. Because...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-16-12, 06:18 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,554
Posted By Talldog

Wow, who appointed you the "thread police". If...

Wow, who appointed you the "thread police". If people want to talk about it let them be as you are not in charge. Let the hybrid forum kick it up a notch. All the other forums, especially the 41, are...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-12-12, 06:23 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 9,317
Posted By Talldog

Whoa ... Froome is actually stronger than his "leader"

Must have the Sky brass stressing a bit. The Froomster definetly made a statement today. And Wiggins looked so vulnerable without him during said statement. The Froomster, on the other hand, looked...
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