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Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-09, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By RacerX

LOOK KEO or Shimano SPD-SL pedals?

I'm thinking of getting some Keo pedals but not sure how they rate.

I like the Look style cleat that both have.
thoughts?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-09, 02:29 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 21,121
Posted By RacerX

Prediction 1.Contador 2. Frank 3. Andy ...

Prediction
1.Contador
2. Frank
3. Andy

Wiggo, Nibali, Armstrong, Kloden will round it out.

Kloden will sacrifice his podium to pace Armstrong but Armstrong will drop out of the top 3 GC.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-09, 08:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,793
Posted By RacerX

a certain racer got diahrea during a race and the...

a certain racer got diahrea during a race and the peloton took turns squirting his arse with our bottles to keep the smell down.
nothing compares to that.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 16,297
Posted By RacerX

It's all fun and buying your favorite team's kit...

It's all fun and buying your favorite team's kit is legal because it is licensed to sell. Just like NFL, NBA, NHL, UCI, Tour De France, Giro, etc, etc official licensed merchandise.

It's a...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-09, 06:28 PM
Replies: 520
Views: 22,818
Posted By RacerX

If I was Contador, I would have done the same...

If I was Contador, I would have done the same thing. I would have attacked the brothers and see if I could gap them and get some time.
It didn't work and Contador sat in. There is no way Kloden...
Forum: Southern California
07-22-09, 02:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,025
Posted By RacerX

not a bad climb at all. the first 1/3 is the...

not a bad climb at all. the first 1/3 is the steepest and it's just a nice climb with a good view too.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-20-09, 04:45 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,111
Posted By RacerX

bicycle racing is an endurance sport and you have...

bicycle racing is an endurance sport and you have to be genetically gifted to excel at it. That's just the cost of admission of the top pros. You can pretend it doesn't matter until you ride with...
Forum: Southern California
07-20-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 633
Posted By RacerX

mulholland is way more dangerous than the 2. ...

mulholland is way more dangerous than the 2.

The 2 ends in La Canada and you can park anywhere down there on side streets. There is a large street that you enter Descanso Gardens- if you park...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-09, 10:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,580
Posted By RacerX

jeez selle SAN MARCO the title of the...

jeez

selle SAN MARCO
the title of the thread
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-09, 02:40 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,182
Posted By RacerX

I don't understand why people are not coming to...

I don't understand why people are not coming to the same conclusion.
Astana wanted George in yellow.

Garmin, for whatever reason, helped AG2R bring it back and take George out of yellow. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-09, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 957
Posted By RacerX

because it's new and a big pro team with Lance...

because it's new and a big pro team with Lance rides it. Of course it's the best
Forum: Southern California
07-16-09, 10:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,450
Posted By RacerX

JustMe, that's faulty logic but you are...

JustMe,
that's faulty logic but you are certainly in your right to express it.

I'm glad they made the changes on La Tuna Cyn. LA is moving forward, in the right direction
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 09:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 904
Posted By RacerX

tegaderm and duoderm are the best. no pain after...

tegaderm and duoderm are the best. no pain after the initial cleaning and it heals very quickly with minimal scarring.
I wish I knew about it much earlier in my racing- i would have a lot less ugly...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,868
Posted By RacerX

you will gain more fitness on the road. it's...

you will gain more fitness on the road. it's impossible to gain a comparable amount on the mtb unless you use your mtb on the road.

all the pro mtb do a lot of road to build up.

but mtb is a...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-11-09, 11:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,667
Posted By RacerX

Korea is promoting bicycling big time. There are...

Korea is promoting bicycling big time. There are a lot of new, beautiful bike paths all over the newer areas of Seoul.
Tons of bikes and even a lot of recreational riders with more expensive...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-11-09, 11:42 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,192
Posted By RacerX

I agree, Contador is not getting the respect and...

I agree, Contador is not getting the respect and full support as a team leader that he was promised and deserves.

Lance likes to try and redefine what a team leader is to suit his strengths.
...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-09-09, 12:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,667
Posted By RacerX

nice pictures zep. I just got back from Korea and...

nice pictures zep. I just got back from Korea and enjoyed seeing all the different bicycles there. I was in Seoul, near apgujung. Love all the commuter bikes- I almost got a strida but the places i...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-09, 02:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,531
Posted By RacerX

kops is a generic fit measurement, not really...

kops is a generic fit measurement, not really accurate. There are some that even ride/race with their pedal in line with the leg bone, near mid arch of the foot.

You need to go with what feels...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,548
Posted By RacerX

Than contact Greg LeMond and ask him. It's...

Than contact Greg LeMond and ask him. It's really that simple.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-09, 03:07 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,548
Posted By RacerX

this is what happens when people take a little...

this is what happens when people take a little information and add in a whole lot of assumption to create "facts" to win an argument.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,548
Posted By RacerX

Of course "man" can improve in racing, going...

Of course "man" can improve in racing, going faster and farther. "Man" being humanity in general! Talk about taking writing out of context! This does not mean EVERY man including yourself!

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-09, 06:15 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,548
Posted By RacerX

This thread goes to show that many people, in...

This thread goes to show that many people, in fact, DO like politicians.
Because when someone comes along without a "public persona", but is themselves and unabashedly so, many people can't deal...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-09, 12:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,355
Posted By RacerX

hitch racks without a doubt. faster loading,...

hitch racks without a doubt. faster loading, better mpg's, easier on you, don't worry about low overhangs, bikes always in view, not affected by crosswinds.

roofracks blow but do have higher...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-09, 12:34 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,548
Posted By RacerX

I like and respect LeMond. The official press...

I like and respect LeMond. The official press quotes are much different than what was created by the original poster
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/lemond-laments-cyclings-loss-of-innocence
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,293
Posted By RacerX

Hysol and JB weld are epoxies. Hysol is stronger...

Hysol and JB weld are epoxies. Hysol is stronger - takes much longer to setup. However, they will both break down in this application.
JB has metal dust in it and is pretty good for metal patches....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-09, 01:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,144
Posted By RacerX

high speed wobble can happen based on fit factors...

high speed wobble can happen based on fit factors and material.
squeezing the top tube is what i've done and it works. you want to change that freqency that will keep the bike wobbling.

I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-08, 04:10 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,494
Posted By RacerX

Pro team wear is huge business. Fans love to buy...

Pro team wear is huge business. Fans love to buy authentic team gear. Cycling is no different.

Personally, I would rather not wear a huge logo unless sponsored or representing my team but it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,170
Posted By RacerX

your position looks fine. if you want to go for a...

your position looks fine. if you want to go for a more aggressive position, do a lot of stretching and wait until you put serious time into this position.

If it feels good, just forget it and...
Forum: Southern California
08-25-08, 12:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 901
Posted By RacerX

everytime I go to OC or SD, I notice the drivers...

everytime I go to OC or SD, I notice the drivers are super aggressive compared to LA. It surprises me too.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-08, 09:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,567
Posted By RacerX

Your medical bills and bike damage can (and most...

Your medical bills and bike damage can (and most likely will be) taken care of by your vehicle insurance. In turn, they will go after the guy's insurance just as if you were in a car accident.

If...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-08, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,220
Posted By RacerX

the Ridley looks the best by far of the three. I...

the Ridley looks the best by far of the three. I don't know how it rides though.
What happened to Kestrel? That paintjob is ugly.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-08, 08:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,162
Posted By RacerX

that's the bottom line. the only thing i've been...

that's the bottom line. the only thing i've been saying all along is get checked out. your circular arguments are tiring and backpedalling since your post on page 1 is tiring.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-08, 05:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,599
Posted By RacerX

ah man, you should have just knocked them over...

ah man, you should have just knocked them over and started kicking them in the gut. what a bunch of dbags
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-08, 01:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,162
Posted By RacerX

I'm saying it doesn't matter. With a reaction...

I'm saying it doesn't matter.
With a reaction as big as the OP has, it's best to see a doctor and get medication to control the swelling. It could be life threatening depending on where the bee...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-08, 02:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,162
Posted By RacerX

This is why the internet sucks. A beekeeper...

This is why the internet sucks. A beekeeper giving medical advice. :lol:

If you swell up like a blowfish, don't worry about it because the bees didn't mean it and I don't have any problem getting...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-18-08, 09:48 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,893
Posted By RacerX

I guess this suggests that the equipment will...

I guess this suggests that the equipment will seperate "equal" motors? I think this is a common trap people fall into, or use to justify spending on new equipment.

In fact, what seperates equal...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-08, 09:31 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,162
Posted By RacerX

This is not what my doctors told me-if you are...

This is not what my doctors told me-if you are stung frequently than you might build tolerance but 99% of us will be stung infrequently- maybe once a year or more than several years- in which case...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-08, 06:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,162
Posted By RacerX

every time you get stung will be worse than the...

every time you get stung will be worse than the time before. You have a pretty fast reaction so consider carrying an antihistamine or injection with you at all times- see your doctor to see how bad...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-08, 06:38 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,275
Posted By RacerX

unnecessary elements like limbs? legs, feet,...

unnecessary elements like limbs? legs, feet, wrists, hands, shoulders, knees... they are usually pretty important in determining fit.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-17-08, 03:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,039
Posted By RacerX

that is not the first time Levi has had...

that is not the first time Levi has had complaints lodged against his TT position. his bars are borderline and they do look illegal to me in photos but the inspectors must measure and ok it. Maybe...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-17-08, 03:05 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,893
Posted By RacerX

nice reality check post, OP. I think people...

nice reality check post, OP. I think people loose sight and think they can buy their way to being faster.

OTOH, petty people who love to bag on someone because they enjoy the machinery is...
Forum: Southern California
08-17-08, 12:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,566
Posted By RacerX

nice frame! I raced campy chorus/record and...

nice frame!

I raced campy chorus/record and DA/Ultegra. I prefer DA mainly for the lighter shift action and shape of levers.
Campy takes a bit more to shift, esp from the drops and the reach is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-08, 11:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,369
Posted By RacerX

That's what I love about mountain biking,...

That's what I love about mountain biking, sometimes you own the trail and sometimes it owns you! It's like surfing, if you get into the zone, you kill it and feel awesome. The falls keep you humble...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-08, 03:10 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,630
Posted By RacerX

Lazyrider=dbag with an ego his intelligence can't...

Lazyrider=dbag with an ego his intelligence can't back up. quit backpedalling like a biotch and stfu
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-08, 04:43 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,630
Posted By RacerX

no, he should have been invited to the Olympics...

no, he should have been invited to the Olympics just like every other former Olympic champion that was invited to Bejing.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-08, 01:24 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,630
Posted By RacerX

Spitz spoke about the suits and said that it was...

Spitz spoke about the suits and said that it was not as great a factor, he thought. He pointed out there is some drag that is not talked about and that Phelps does not wear the bodysuit, just the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-08, 01:19 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,630
Posted By RacerX

This is the DUMB THREAD OF THE DAY. Spitz...

This is the DUMB THREAD OF THE DAY.

Spitz is pissed he was not invited to the Olympics (as many other former Olympic champions were) and RIGHTLY SO! That is all about respect of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-08, 11:32 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,865
Posted By RacerX

:lol: like the hot chick that is my wife? ...

:lol:

like the hot chick that is my wife?

if you're going to flame, come up with something clever so everyone can be entertained
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-08, 07:22 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,865
Posted By RacerX

I don't know how you could get tired of watching...

I don't know how you could get tired of watching beach volleyball. hot, fit chicks and an excuse to stare at them all day and in slo-mo...

mrbUSA,
get over it. it's a frickin' avatar.
i vote...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-08, 11:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,675
Posted By RacerX

elium all the way i like Dura-Ace over Chorus...

elium all the way
i like Dura-Ace over Chorus too. The carbon cranks will get scratched up and look like hell in short order and the rr derailleur as well. I also like the lighter touch and shape...
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