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Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-16, 10:40 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 15,359
Posted By rideBjj

My last bike had campy record 11 shifters, rear...

My last bike had campy record 11 shifters, rear mech and brakes. It had sram red cranks and front mech and Shimano dura ace wheels/cogs. Frankenbike but absolutely Best of all worlds. It was...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-16, 07:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,258
Posted By rideBjj

My previous bike was an R230 with Campagnolo...

My previous bike was an R230 with Campagnolo Record 11 / Sram Red combo group with dura-ace C24 wheels. I really liked it. Reasonably light at 16.4 lbs, and very comfortable. Cost was about $3000...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-16, 07:09 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,987
Posted By rideBjj

Does it have to be a standard upright bicycle? ...

Does it have to be a standard upright bicycle? Or would any two wheeled human powered machine do? Because if so, he could use a recumbent with a fairing and get there fresh enough, and with more...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-16, 01:03 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,193,156
Posted By rideBjj

511686 2013 Supersix Evo Hi Mod Sram Red in...

511686

2013 Supersix Evo Hi Mod Sram Red in immaculate condition. $1800.

4 months ago I sold my Lynskey R230 Sram/Record 11 FrankenBuild because... reasons. So, I was sans bike for quite a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-16, 09:03 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 530,926
Posted By rideBjj

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/iclimb513...

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd324/iclimb513/20160228_143017_zpst2uywdul.jpg

Just purchased. 2013 Supersix Evo Hi Mod. All Sram Red (aside from the cranks). Perfect condition, $1800. Sub...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-15, 01:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,960
Posted By rideBjj

This thing: 6401 Albatross SP-1000 EXPERT...

This thing:

6401 Albatross SP-1000 EXPERT Spot Cleaning Gun - AllStitch Embroidery Supplies...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-15, 12:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,342
Posted By rideBjj

I run 2014 Campy Record 11 shifters and rear der,...

I run 2014 Campy Record 11 shifters and rear der, with a Sram Red Crank and front derailleur, Sram rear cog and chain. This Frankenstein combo works so incredibly well I can hardly believe it...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-15, 01:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,242
Posted By rideBjj

If you ride at all regularly and with any...

If you ride at all regularly and with any intensity, and your resting HR isn't at least 60bpm or less, then something isn't right. It doesn't take that much to get a resting, first thing in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-15, 01:01 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,095
Posted By rideBjj

I have the usual 50x11 biggest gear. Where I...

I have the usual 50x11 biggest gear. Where I normally ride, there is a 7 mile section at about a -2% grade that frequently also has strong tailwinds. When that happens, I spin out at 115+ and over...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-15, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,704
Posted By rideBjj

I have an R230 - size M (I am 5'9"). I got the...

I have an R230 - size M (I am 5'9"). I got the frame, fork (alpha Q), headset and seat-post (ritchey carbon) for $1200 from a private seller. I put on a mix of Campy Record 11 and Sram Red (cranks,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-15, 06:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,508
Posted By rideBjj

Of all the things that never happened, this never...

Of all the things that never happened, this never happened the most.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-15, 01:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,630
Posted By rideBjj

I have two big strong double espressos made from...

I have two big strong double espressos made from my home machine first thing in the morning, then no more for the rest of the day. It takes me a very long time to become alert after waking, and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-15, 12:18 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,586,578
Posted By rideBjj

I'm not a fan of what they are doing with the...

I'm not a fan of what they are doing with the head tube now. If memory serves, they did the same thing at Litespeed for like one year, then switched back to standard head tube, after numerous...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-15, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,092
Posted By rideBjj

In rock climbing (my primary sport) "sandbagging"...

In rock climbing (my primary sport) "sandbagging" refers to the devious practice of telling someone about to set off on a route they are unfamiliar with that it is a lot easier / less dangerous than...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-15, 02:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,092
Posted By rideBjj

I thought the definition of "sandbagging" was...

I thought the definition of "sandbagging" was pretending to be not as good as you really are, in order to compete against (and easily beat) those that are at the level you pretend to be.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-15, 08:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,318
Posted By rideBjj

You should give the nurse who empties your drool...

You should give the nurse who empties your drool cup the equivalent of power of attorney over your forum contributions (with air quotes around it). We'd all be the better for it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,720
Posted By rideBjj

Sadly, pretty much none. Cycling is the only...

Sadly, pretty much none.

Cycling is the only sport I can do with any intensity anymore due to various injuries.

When I was age 20 - 25 I was into cycling. Then I got introduced to rock...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-15, 08:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,029
Posted By rideBjj

Same. IIRC, it was ~$750. Ordered late on a...

Same. IIRC, it was ~$750. Ordered late on a friday, was at my door on Wednesday. Pretty good.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-15, 05:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,382
Posted By rideBjj

I pimp it on this forum probably too often, but I...

I pimp it on this forum probably too often, but I can't help it. My R230 with a mix of Record 11 and Red w C24s just does everything so darn well. It's fairly light, so it climbs well, it's fairly...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-15, 12:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,359
Posted By rideBjj

I do it all the time. My current bike is s...

I do it all the time. My current bike is s stable and balanced, I would have to try hard to upset it when riding no handed. I often sit up and pedal at a good clip for many minutes at a time, in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-15, 12:51 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 82,666
Posted By rideBjj

Right. The conclusion I came to is a Moots or...

Right. The conclusion I came to is a Moots or Seven frame would be twice as expensive. But, they're probably not twice as good. They likely are better, but not that much better. Or, maybe they...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-15, 10:15 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 82,666
Posted By rideBjj

When I was shopping around for a frame (about 6...

When I was shopping around for a frame (about 6 months ago), I spent a lot of time researching the various materials and brands. I'd settled on titanium because it was the one material I'd never had...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-15, 01:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,400
Posted By rideBjj

I remember my first beer...

I remember my first beer...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-15, 02:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,512
Posted By rideBjj

Naked bike, no pedals, cages, etc = 16.4 lbs. ...

Naked bike, no pedals, cages, etc = 16.4 lbs. That's with alloy fork steerer, non carbon bars and stem, and a not at all light saddle. Would be very easy to get it down another 3/4 lb, if I cared...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-15, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,512
Posted By rideBjj

I also have an R230. Bought the frame, fork...

I also have an R230. Bought the frame, fork (Alpha Q) and headset used for $1175. Built up with Record 11 group and Dura Ace c24 wheels for another ~$2000. An amazingly nice bike (much better bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-15, 06:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,836
Posted By rideBjj

I'm a 5'9" high cadence rider and I use a 165. ...

I'm a 5'9" high cadence rider and I use a 165. This is because one of my hips is shot and I have limited range of motion. Using a 165 allows me to get lower than I can with 172.5 or 175. It's...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-15, 09:03 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,548
Posted By rideBjj

This article Are All Carbon Bikes Created...

This article

Are All Carbon Bikes Created Equal? | CyclingTips (http://cyclingtips.com.au/2011/08/are-all-carbon-bikes-created-equal/)

is much more realistic and accurate than the one from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-15, 07:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,278
Posted By rideBjj

I do about 120 - 150 miles per week, but each...

I do about 120 - 150 miles per week, but each ride is a hard effort. I pretty much never go out for "recovery rides", because I can't turn off the desire to put in a hard workout, no matter how...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,224
Posted By rideBjj

I lived in the lake tahoe area 22-23 years ago...

I lived in the lake tahoe area 22-23 years ago and hit ~55 or so on a regular basis coming down some of the passes there.

These days, I make it to 40 - 45 at least once a week on either a one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-15, 02:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,618
Posted By rideBjj

My nose runs like crazy when I ride. It's not...

My nose runs like crazy when I ride. It's not great the rest of the time either. So, I blow rockets very frequently. I ride solo, so I don't have to worry much about where it goes.

But it did...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-15, 02:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,426
Posted By rideBjj

I have Campy Record 11 shifters, brakes and rear...

I have Campy Record 11 shifters, brakes and rear mech. Sram Red Crank, front Mech, chain and cogset on Shimano C24 wheels. Whole thing works great. No OCD here. I carefully selected this setup...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-15, 07:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,395
Posted By rideBjj

Recumbants seem super cool to me, due in no small...

Recumbants seem super cool to me, due in no small part to how much faster some of them are than an upright. I could see building one up as a commuter to minimize the time and effort needed to get to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-15, 07:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,878
Posted By rideBjj

I've only had two road bike crashes in 25 years...

I've only had two road bike crashes in 25 years of off and on (mostly off) riding.

1) 1992. Coming down a long hill in Marin County - somewhere near Tiburon I think. I don't really remember how...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-15, 07:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,867
Posted By rideBjj

I always figure it's 30 - 40 cals per mile. Easy...

I always figure it's 30 - 40 cals per mile. Easy efforts are on the low end (maybe even as low as 25) and hard efforts are higher. I don't even bother looking at my Garmins data for calories burned...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-15, 05:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,706
Posted By rideBjj

I had a 2013 Ultegra Roubaix for a few months. ...

I had a 2013 Ultegra Roubaix for a few months. Bought it used in perfect shape for about 1/2 retail. Maybe it was just me, but I found it very "meh". Not inspiring at all under most conditions. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-15, 07:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,590
Posted By rideBjj

4% bodyfat is what competitive body builders walk...

4% bodyfat is what competitive body builders walk onto the stage at. That happens after weeks of specialized dieting and other methods, and is only sustainable for a very short period - and is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 10:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,533
Posted By rideBjj

Yup, I was going to mention Graham's position to...

Yup, I was going to mention Graham's position to help visualize it, but kind of forgot to do so.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 08:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,533
Posted By rideBjj

I'm one of the only people I know who rides fast...

I'm one of the only people I know who rides fast and low... on the tops.

I do the same position basically as forearms parallel on the hoods, except my hands are on the tops. This actually seems...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-15, 07:09 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 43,119
Posted By rideBjj

Uh, I guess it's kind of matte finish. Looks...

Uh, I guess it's kind of matte finish. Looks just like you see here:

http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/content/images/thumbs/0006079_fizik_aliante_versus_saddle.jpeg

Looks nice on my titanium...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-15, 05:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,738
Posted By rideBjj

I've been on speedplays for several months, after...

I've been on speedplays for several months, after many many years on regular spds.

When I first mounted the cleats to my shoes (Specialized S Works) I had similar problems with the left side. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-15, 05:19 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 43,119
Posted By rideBjj

I have the exact same sit bone width as you and...

I have the exact same sit bone width as you and also had that same Spec saddle for a while. I switched to a Fizik Aliante Versus. Even though I am very flexible and that saddle is supposed to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-15, 04:48 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,256
Posted By rideBjj

Same, sort of. On the road, while actually...

Same, sort of.

On the road, while actually riding, I barely even notice someone else's bike or how they are riding, because if I am close enough to be able to notice, it means either they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-15, 04:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,249
Posted By rideBjj

Uh... u wot m8? You think you're burning...

Uh... u wot m8?

You think you're burning 1400 calories in 50 minutes at 14-15 miles an hour? Do I have that right? Just want to be sure.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-15, 11:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,149
Posted By rideBjj

Some pretty serious legs on that guy (no h0mo).

Some pretty serious legs on that guy (no h0mo).
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-15, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By rideBjj

I think the issue is the low speed stability -...

I think the issue is the low speed stability - too hard to get going at all from a stop. I would try running along side it until I got to 10mph or and then jump on.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-15, 05:25 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,236
Posted By rideBjj

Yea, the OCD "components must match" people on...

Yea, the OCD "components must match" people on here would probably have a fit looking at either of my bikes.

Campy shifters, brakes, and RD. Shimano wheels, cassette. Sram Crank, FD and chain. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-15, 10:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,553
Posted By rideBjj

About 7 months ago I bought a 2013 Roubaix off...

About 7 months ago I bought a 2013 Roubaix off CList for $1550. Guy had bought it from a local shop for more than $3300 and, as often happens, figured out he wasn't as into riding as he thought. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-15, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 530,926
Posted By rideBjj

One of the sexiest bikes I've seen on this thread...

One of the sexiest bikes I've seen on this thread in quite a while. I think black bar tape would fit better, and the full length rear brake housing kind of distracts from the nice lines of the slim...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-15, 09:36 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,153
Posted By rideBjj

I have a small ipod mounted on my handlebars...

I have a small ipod mounted on my handlebars right next to my Garmin. I keep it filled with up tempo music, which I find very motivational - especially when the day's plan is a fast ride.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-15, 11:01 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,303
Posted By rideBjj

Same. I purposely moved from a...

Same. I purposely moved from a take-your-life-in-your-hands area of town to a different super bike friendly part of town specifically because I knew I would never drive 30 minutes each way just to...
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