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Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-21, 10:49 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,433
Posted By colombo357

I draft everybody. I often zone out and follow...

I draft everybody. I often zone out and follow people home, into their garages. Oops.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-28-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,187
Posted By colombo357

Nope, just you.

Nope, just you.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-21, 09:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,527
Posted By colombo357

I have Ultegra Di2 on one bike and Rival AXS on...

I have Ultegra Di2 on one bike and Rival AXS on another.

Overall I prefer the ergonomics and functionality of the SRAM setup as well as the wirelessfullness (yes that's a word. look it up)....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-29-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,628
Posted By colombo357

This is for a criminal case. However, I...

This is for a criminal case.

However, I think Tour organizers and maybe a host of other plaintiffs, including teams and individual riders, will be independently suing this person in civil court....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-29-21, 09:27 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,628
Posted By colombo357

Tony Martin said she swung out seconds before the...

Tony Martin said she swung out seconds before the collision.

As for suing Tony Martin, Jumbo Visma, et al, yes she can do that, but let's be real here. Regardless of the merit of such a claim...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-27-21, 10:30 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,628
Posted By colombo357

Life imprisonment sounds fair.

Life imprisonment sounds fair.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-27-21, 08:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 25,505
Posted By colombo357

There's an infinite amount of room OFF the front....

There's an infinite amount of room OFF the front.

:)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-18-21, 02:21 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 25,505
Posted By colombo357

It can be bad at the front too if you don't pay...

It can be bad at the front too if you don't pay attention.

You blast through a corner and hold all your speed, finding yourself alone at the front. Meanwhile everyone in back of you slows down and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-17-21, 10:36 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 25,505
Posted By colombo357

I got dropped in many a Cat 5 crit until I...

I got dropped in many a Cat 5 crit until I finally figured it out.

Decent fitness is a prerequisite. When you make a mistake, like letting a gap open or following the wrong wheel, fitness bails...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-01-21, 02:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,646
Posted By colombo357

Dehydration is pretty normal, but it's also a...

Dehydration is pretty normal, but it's also a sign that you've burned a lot of glycogen.

The body holds about 2400 kCals or 600g of glycogen between the muscles and the liver. The body also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-20, 08:42 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 24,988
Posted By colombo357

Carbon's already giving aluminum a run for its...

Carbon's already giving aluminum a run for its money cost-wise (what it costs to the manufacturer).

Of course, that doesn't mean that manufacturers will make any adjustments price-wise (what it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,558
Posted By colombo357

Chains care about watts, not weight. Well,...

Chains care about watts, not weight.

Well, more specifically, torque on the crank arms.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-20, 08:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,558
Posted By colombo357

He's going to be running both the old and the new...

He's going to be running both the old and the new cassette. One on the Tacx, one on the rear wheel.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-08-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,321
Posted By colombo357

Nice choice. You won't be disappointed. I...

Nice choice. You won't be disappointed.

I know you said "no interest in downhill" in your original post, but with a capable trail bike like the StumpJumper, your opinion may change in time.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-08-20, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,321
Posted By colombo357

With your road background, I might suggest an XC...

With your road background, I might suggest an XC hardtail with fast rolling tires and 29" wheels.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-05-20, 06:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,321
Posted By colombo357

The price of MTBs have gone way up in the last 10...

The price of MTBs have gone way up in the last 10 or so years, significantly outpacing inflation, so you might be in for some sticker shock.

How firm is your budget?

What kind of road bike(s)...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-20, 06:44 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,287
Posted By colombo357

The guys who previously replied to this thread,...

The guys who previously replied to this thread, talking about Strava QOMs, have probably never pinned a race number.

There are some very fast women out there who can hang with the men in the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-18-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,958
Posted By colombo357

Do you have COVID 19?

Do you have COVID 19?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-14-20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,555
Posted By colombo357

Yes, and that strategy should be so ingrained...

Yes, and that strategy should be so ingrained that it's practically like muscle memory.

Hanging onto a guy's wheel within 6-12" in a fast 22-24mph club ride is just not the same as doing the same...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-13-20, 12:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,272
Posted By colombo357

I have an MP1. It won't magically make indoor...

I have an MP1. It won't magically make indoor riding comfortable, but the difference is noticeable. Aside from the rocking, which slightly relieves pressure, it's the ability to resist shock from...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-13-20, 12:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,555
Posted By colombo357

You have the numbers. Clearly your training has...

You have the numbers. Clearly your training has paid off.

Now it's time to learn how to race, which you'll only get by racing.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 24,224
Posted By colombo357

I have dedicated race shoes that I broke in over...

I have dedicated race shoes that I broke in over a few weeks on the indoor trainer.

Nothing wrong with having pristine gear for race day. Every mental bump, even if not performance related,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-04-20, 02:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,300
Posted By colombo357

Crappy situation indeed, but not too surprising. ...

Crappy situation indeed, but not too surprising.

It's been what, 7 months since his crash where he basically broke everything?

I think they should've planned on a 2 year recovery runway...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-04-20, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,051
Posted By colombo357

What are you talking about? I said "thank...

What are you talking about?

I said "thank you", you ingrate. Why are you so rude?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-03-20, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,051
Posted By colombo357

Thanks for answering the 9 year old question.

Thanks for answering the 9 year old question.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,571
Posted By colombo357

Every time I buy a new bike, I buy two. One for...

Every time I buy a new bike, I buy two. One for the road, one for the trainer.

It costs more that way, but hey, money ain't a thang.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-02-20, 05:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,000
Posted By colombo357

No, you just don't have the mental capacity to...

No, you just don't have the mental capacity to connect the dots yourself.

Robert Gesink did not contend for Stage 7 like most other riders in the tour that day. Anyone who doesn't contend for a...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-02-20, 05:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,000
Posted By colombo357

I'm talking to a brick wall here. Do you...

I'm talking to a brick wall here.

Do you even ride?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-02-20, 03:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,000
Posted By colombo357

Your words, not mine. Reread Post #3...

Your words, not mine.

Reread Post #3 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=3) and Post #4 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=4) .

...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-02-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,000
Posted By colombo357

Maybe. 10+ years ago. These days we have...

Maybe. 10+ years ago.

These days we have things like Youtube and Strava to deduce actual power numbers, even when riders try to downplay them.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-31-19, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,118
Posted By colombo357

Yeah, damn Ineos for buying the best athletes to...

Yeah, damn Ineos for buying the best athletes to join their team.

And damn the riders for accepting high salaries and the promise of access to the best equipment, training facilities/programs, and...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-31-19, 11:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,000
Posted By colombo357

When he enters a stage race, he has one goal in...

When he enters a stage race, he has one goal in mind, to win sprint stages.

In any climbing or TT stage, his singular objective is to conserve energy. The difference in effort and fatigue between...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-31-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,000
Posted By colombo357

Well, he's 30 years old. He wins Pro/1/2...

Well, he's 30 years old.

He wins Pro/1/2 crits. Lots of them. All of his training centers around winning crits, through constant accelerations and aggressive positioning tactics.

Very...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-31-19, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,000
Posted By colombo357

I'm sure he would not be competitive at the...

I'm sure he would not be competitive at the WorldTour level.

But there's a big difference between that and getting dropped 70 miles into a 100 mile flat stage.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-31-19, 03:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,000
Posted By colombo357

Ridiculous. Top US crit racers all have...

Ridiculous.

Top US crit racers all have 400w+ FTPs and will easily hang with the WorldTour peloton on the flats. To suggest that Justin Williams will get dropped doing 250 watts (typical power...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-31-19, 03:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,182
Posted By colombo357

They should make an example out of those rangers...

They should make an example out of those rangers and execute them.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-19, 03:18 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 13,953
Posted By colombo357

The war is over. Disc brakes won. While...

The war is over. Disc brakes won.

While plenty of people will still be buying rim brake bikes over the next few years, just about all of the the R&D from the big brands in wheels and frames is now...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-19, 07:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,426
Posted By colombo357

What is this, Pawn Stars? Sell the broken...

What is this, Pawn Stars?

Sell the broken frame as-is and absolve yourself of any liability for a repair.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-05-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,006
Posted By colombo357

For climbing, you're primarily looking at the leg...

For climbing, you're primarily looking at the leg group.

As for technique, the key is to pin it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-04-19, 06:27 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 38,233
Posted By colombo357

Yea MTB was real popular in the 80s. Everyone,...

Yea MTB was real popular in the 80s. Everyone, all 5 of those people, loved their rigid forks.

What happened to your "bike store"?
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-04-19, 06:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,162
Posted By colombo357

It really isn't.

It really isn't.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-04-19, 06:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,006
Posted By colombo357

Strength training helps with your durability and...

Strength training helps with your durability and is absolutely recommended.

However, by itself, it won't do anything for your speed in any sort of sustained effort.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-19, 06:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,643
Posted By colombo357

Carbon fiber, like titanium, is inert. It...

Carbon fiber, like titanium, is inert.

It does not care about the elements.

Metal directly in contact with carbon is a different story, where the metal (not the carbon) is susceptible to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-19, 05:55 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 17,453
Posted By colombo357

Good lord that is ugly AF. JMHO.

Good lord that is ugly AF.

JMHO.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-19, 05:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,643
Posted By colombo357

Nice paint job, but what did they actually do...

Nice paint job, but what did they actually do besides sand and epoxy fill?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-19, 05:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,643
Posted By colombo357

Your bike is fine. A "repair" for something...

Your bike is fine.

A "repair" for something like that is a joke. You can't repair carbon fiber without layering on new cloth, which isn't going to happen on such minor damage.

What you're...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-30-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,676
Posted By colombo357

Hee haw.

Hee haw.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-27-19, 09:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,676
Posted By colombo357

He said he wanted to ride the Giro before...

He said he wanted to ride the Giro before retiring.

He didn't say that the Giro would be his last race.

Reporters are f'in morons.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-19, 07:45 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,879
Posted By colombo357

I tend to agree with you. Walmart is just a...

I tend to agree with you.

Walmart is just a POS retailer. They don't provide any value to the consumer. They simply offer low prices by abusing their suppliers.

Their MO is simple. Ask for rock...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-19, 06:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,212
Posted By colombo357

1. All else equal, 2x20s are harder and more...

1. All else equal, 2x20s are harder and more effective. That said, 4x10s will sometimes be at a higher % of FTP, in some cases 100%. Just depends on your objectives for the day. Good to mix it up.
...
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