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Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-11, 07:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 28,467
Posted By marcosbullock

Told yall I was getting a TCR. :-) Love my new...

Told yall I was getting a TCR. :-) Love my new ride and can't believe I bought anything other than a Giant before this one. Can't beat the bang for the buck IMHO.

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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-29-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,734
Posted By marcosbullock

Well put. I've got about 15 more pounds that I'd...

Well put. I've got about 15 more pounds that I'd like to lose in the next couple of months. Also, limited budget is definitely factoring into my decisions right now. Perhaps I should have titled the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,734
Posted By marcosbullock

HA! Yeah this is an older pic and the reflector...

HA! Yeah this is an older pic and the reflector is now off and a flat change saddlebag replacing it.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 08:14 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,734
Posted By marcosbullock

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a203/asimplemaes...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a203/asimplemaestro/2009FujiTeam2.jpg

Here's the bike. I did have a fitting from the shop and have had a couple of adjustments since then. It was a decent...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 02:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,734
Posted By marcosbullock

^^^ Makes perfect sense. Thank you.

^^^ Makes perfect sense. Thank you.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 01:15 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,734
Posted By marcosbullock

Eh...new "racer" asking a question I've never...

Eh...new "racer" asking a question I've never seen nor asked myself on the forum. I would love to see a forum dedicated only to "never before asked questions" though. I'd bet it would be relatively...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,734
Posted By marcosbullock

Haha I compliment your forum and you respond with...

Haha I compliment your forum and you respond with that? Nice people skills there. Obviously BF must be taken in a far more serious tone than I previously assumed. I'll try to fall in line and wipe...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2,197
Views: 350,759
Posted By marcosbullock

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnmzins2Uow ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnmzins2Uow

This album's my newest addiction. Stoked about going to see them in November.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,734
Posted By marcosbullock

Not likely bro. Just "found" the road race forum....

Not likely bro. Just "found" the road race forum. Seems to be more answers and discussion vs the 41's tendency to post comments for the sake of commenting. I've been perusing since my thread was...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 12:59 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,734
Posted By marcosbullock

Do tell? I wasn't saying that the interval...

Do tell? I wasn't saying that the interval workout was geared towards weight loss. Just stating that it would likely be a nice side affect and insinuating that my "weight problems" would be easier...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 12:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,734
Posted By marcosbullock

Cool...headed out for a weight shaving interval...

Cool...headed out for a weight shaving interval workout this evening then.

finis.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 12:37 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,734
Posted By marcosbullock

Jeez people. 41 or RR forum...who cares? To...

Jeez people. 41 or RR forum...who cares? To settle the impending mutiny, it's MY thread that I started and I'm fine with it being in the RR forum. All complaints must be submitted in writing to the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 09:38 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,734
Posted By marcosbullock

I would imagine there's a slight difference...

I would imagine there's a slight difference between shaving 50lbs off a sled and 3lbs off a bike. I'm just wondering how much of a difference would be made when you literally only shave about 1.6%...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-11, 09:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,422
Posted By marcosbullock

1) Get down to 155lbs. 2) Retain some shell...

1) Get down to 155lbs.

2) Retain some shell of my cycleness throughout what's going to be a crazy month as I'm moving across the country.

3) Wisely spend the last cycling related "fun money"...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 09:31 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,734
Posted By marcosbullock

Is there? Or is it the equivalent of a $800...

Is there? Or is it the equivalent of a $800 carbon fiber rear spoiler on a 1993 Honda Civic hatchback?

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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-28-11, 09:20 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,734
Posted By marcosbullock

How important is weight?

For a newbie Cat 5 racer?

My bike, without bottles, weighs right at 19lbs. It's a Fuji carbon and is my first "real" race bike.

I've been looking, though, at new frames and or bikes and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 571,058
Posted By marcosbullock

And light too!

And light too!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 02:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 700
Posted By marcosbullock

What are the benefits of Strava over other...

What are the benefits of Strava over other options?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 28,467
Posted By marcosbullock

:cheers: Major drool factor going on since...

:cheers: Major drool factor going on since Ravenmore posted those pics!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 07:43 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 28,467
Posted By marcosbullock

My first was a Defy 2. Nice bike!

My first was a Defy 2. Nice bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 03:55 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 28,467
Posted By marcosbullock

Beautiful bike! Thinking of the exact model. I...

Beautiful bike! Thinking of the exact model. I have a buddy who rides one but he's of the impression that it's a tad bit heavy and is a bit uncomfortable and sluggish on rough roads. Thoughts? I'm a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 03:49 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 28,467
Posted By marcosbullock

So no one on here rides Giant? Why not? Seem to...

So no one on here rides Giant? Why not? Seem to be about the best you can do in terms of value from what I can tell.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 03:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 28,467
Posted By marcosbullock

Giant TCR Owners Thread

Post pics, ratings, and reviews of your Giant TCR Road bikes in all their glory!

Thinking about purchasing one to replace my '09 Fuji Team and thinking that a thread dedicated to the bikes will...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 294,654
Posted By marcosbullock

You can certainly see where the intervals were!...

You can certainly see where the intervals were! Good ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 01:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,304
Posted By marcosbullock

I think it's a bit of a stretch that men with...

I think it's a bit of a stretch that men with long mustaches and sinister chuckles sat in a room together and invented the bib just so we'd have something else to buy. They stay in place better, some...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 16,237
Posted By marcosbullock

Eh...it happens. ...

Eh...it happens.

http://www.greatoutdoors.com/files/imagecache/display/files/tdf-2009/Picture%2044.png
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-11, 12:42 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 16,237
Posted By marcosbullock

That about covers it. Just make sure to wave when...

That about covers it. Just make sure to wave when you blow by them at races. ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-11, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 103,118
Posted By marcosbullock

Indeed...however, if I were going to lose a Tour,...

Indeed...however, if I were going to lose a Tour, this is the one I'd lose if I were Alberto. He's a bit of a panzy IMHO for incessantly highlighting all his excuses but the Giro d'Italia don't play...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-11, 01:42 PM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 103,118
Posted By marcosbullock

The Spaniard concedes... ...

The Spaniard concedes...

http://www.bicycling.com/tour-de-france/tour-features/tour-de-france-contador-concedes-yellow-jersey-bid-over?cm_mmc=Twitter-_-Bicycling-_-Content-Story-_-nocont
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-11, 12:06 PM
Replies: 2,482
Views: 103,118
Posted By marcosbullock

+2 And a 200KM stage with mountains and...

+2

And a 200KM stage with mountains and there's a 30 minute time cap? When will UCI stop hating on sprinters?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 01:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,630
Posted By marcosbullock

Looking forward to the "Where do I find cheap...

Looking forward to the "Where do I find cheap replacement (insert part name here) for my bike" threads to follow.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 01:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,760
Posted By marcosbullock

There's no 3 feet law in California, but it's on...

There's no 3 feet law in California, but it's on it's way very shortly.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 11:40 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,760
Posted By marcosbullock

Had a pissed off granny do the same to me on a...

Had a pissed off granny do the same to me on a local road about this time last summer. In Texas we have a 3 foot law for cyclists. I don't know if she abides by it now or not but I would imagine that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By marcosbullock

Peak from last week's "hilly" ride was 205. I...

Peak from last week's "hilly" ride was 205. I don't mind hurting...just want to train smart as well as hard.

LowCel, totally want a power meter as well. Still waiting (about a week in) on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 10:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,593
Posted By marcosbullock

+1 here Forgot to mention this. Only thing I...

+1 here

Forgot to mention this. Only thing I didn't like about the line was the saddles. Way too cushy IMHO but a minimal problem considering I just replaced it with a cheapo San Marco Ponza that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 10:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By marcosbullock

Indeed. God bless Texas! :-)

Indeed. God bless Texas! :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 10:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,593
Posted By marcosbullock

Second hand doesn't come with a shop warranty. In...

Second hand doesn't come with a shop warranty. In my opinion, one of the best reasons to buy a higher end bike from a local shop is having a place to go to when things break (and something always...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,593
Posted By marcosbullock

Defy 2? :p My two cents would be to get the...

Defy 2? :p

My two cents would be to get the Defy 3 and buy whatever gear you NEED. Honestly, no matter which you buy you'll want to replace in a year or two not from necessity but from the sheer...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By marcosbullock

New Garmin, lots of data, no clue what it means! HELP a Freddie out?

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/100184039

Above is linked the data to a ride I completed on Tuesday. It was a solo ride and I feel like it was pretty decent effort on my part. What I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 12:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,973
Posted By marcosbullock

I don't even feel worthy to have watched that....

I don't even feel worthy to have watched that. Props on having more manliness in your pinkie toe than 98% of the cyclists I know including myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 11:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,880
Posted By marcosbullock

Agreed but I would ONLY do that with my team and...

Agreed but I would ONLY do that with my team and not with anyone I hadn't spent hundreds of hours in line with. I would imagine that 99% of the aero bars that you see in a paceline aren't benefiting...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 08:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,562
Posted By marcosbullock

Amen...first thing to note when encountering a...

Amen...first thing to note when encountering a man determined to point out his alpha male-ness is that he's over compensating for something.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 08:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,562
Posted By marcosbullock

Haha it happens brother.

Haha it happens brother.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,562
Posted By marcosbullock

Elitist attitudes from people who were probably...

Elitist attitudes from people who were probably jerks long before they ever got on a road bike, massive amounts of testosterone produced by copious amounts of cardiovascular exercise, and incessant...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By marcosbullock

Thinking about asking $1300 or so. Sound fair?

Thinking about asking $1300 or so. Sound fair?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By marcosbullock

Only found one that has a SRAM Red upgrade.

Only found one that has a SRAM Red upgrade.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-11, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By marcosbullock

Question about bike value.

Possibly about to list a bike for sale but have very little idea of the value. It's a size 52 2009 full carbon Fuji Team. The bike has been babied and is in 99% condition. The bike will be sold as...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-11, 10:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 623
Posted By marcosbullock

Honestly just an excuse to keep the sweet little...

Honestly just an excuse to keep the sweet little buggers on hand. I have a problem that needs serious justification. ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-11, 10:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,169
Posted By marcosbullock

Every mountain bike race I've done was done in my...

Every mountain bike race I've done was done in my road racing kit. My competitors were dressed the same as well. Not seeing the problem here. It's a bike after all...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-11, 10:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 623
Posted By marcosbullock

ALERT! Fred Question...

Airheads candy as a decent "during ride" boost?

140 cals
1.5g fat
31 carbs
19mg sugar
15mg sodium
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