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Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,300
Posted By seypat

It's possible the failure on the first ride was...

It's possible the failure on the first ride was caused by the armband on the jersey or the Cervelo you were riding at the time. Did you have tire noodles on the first ride? It could have been the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 426
Posted By seypat

This, if it's a sprint tri. Afterwards you can...

This, if it's a sprint tri. Afterwards you can evaluate and think about where you want to go from there. You might find out tri is not for you. If you decide to move on to clipless, here's how to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,277
Views: 60,036
Posted By seypat

You gonna take a stab at the DeGent hookless rims...

You gonna take a stab at the DeGent hookless rims thread? :D
03-10-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,301
Posted By seypat

If you read/watch some of the industry...

If you read/watch some of the industry articles/videos about Trek's troubles, those same ideas are discussed.
03-10-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,301
Posted By seypat

And golf club shafts.

And golf club shafts.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 574
Posted By seypat

I don't sprint anymore because I have so much...

I don't sprint anymore because I have so much power the front wheel comes off the ground and I end up doing a wheelie. You should see the size of the fish that manage to wiggle off my hook right...
03-10-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 465
Posted By seypat

Gleaming the tube. ...

Gleaming the tube.

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0097438/
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,299
Posted By seypat

A few years ago on a ride, I thought I heard a...

A few years ago on a ride, I thought I heard a flock of turkeys take flight. I looked around/behind me and it was a rider with crabon wheels whooshing instead. I'm glad it wasn't a flock of seagulls....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,299
Posted By seypat

I'd vote for A.

I'd vote for A.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,299
Posted By seypat

This, and my fat ass would have me hovering close...

This, and my fat ass would have me hovering close to the danger zone. What hasn't been talked about yet is if one's weight flucuates 2 or 3lbs from day to day. The pressure and weight measurements...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,299
Posted By seypat

You forgot about the sound. Ditch the crabon and...

You forgot about the sound. Ditch the crabon and you'll stop looking over your shoulder for that Pterodactyl that's swooping down to carry you off for dinner.
03-08-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 2,990
Posted By seypat

It seems like there is a general rule about...

It seems like there is a general rule about weight/height ratio which determines whether you should sit/spin or stand/grind. Something like over 2lbs/inch you should sit and spin.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,299
Posted By seypat

Can we get some decent, zoomed in footage of the...

Can we get some decent, zoomed in footage of the wreck? I'm not seeing the sudden, violent deceleration from hitting an immovable object hard enough to break a supposedly strong sidewall rim. I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 526
Posted By seypat

Is the rim hooked or hookless? I've read...

Is the rim hooked or hookless? I've read somewhere that hitting a rock can break your rim and cause your tire to blow off even if you have a tire noodle installed. In any event, I'd trash the rim and...
03-08-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,479
Posted By seypat

Maybe it's one of the skus that'll disappear in...

Maybe it's one of the skus that'll disappear in the Trek downsizing rightsizing. Better get yours now before they're gone.
03-08-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,666
Posted By seypat

https://www.squidbikes.com/products/chamois-work-s...

https://www.squidbikes.com/products/chamois-work-shorts
03-08-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 2,990
Posted By seypat

This. If it's a long climb, I'll stand 1 minute...

This. If it's a long climb, I'll stand 1 minute every 10 to keep the cramps away.
03-07-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,710
Posted By seypat

If you search for info on the web, the situation...

If you search for info on the web, the situation does not appear to be good.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,036
Posted By seypat

I don't think it will save any watts. In fact, it...

I don't think it will save any watts. In fact, it will add a bunch of watts.......as in WTF are those things? :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,299
Posted By seypat

If the pro riders are the ones that want...

If the pro riders are the ones that want something investigated, then it needs to be investigated.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,299
Posted By seypat

There was a 2nd rock on the grassy knoll. I don't...

There was a 2nd rock on the grassy knoll. I don't think anyone's believing the single rock theory. It's just a conspiracy/cover up by Big Rim/Tire.
03-05-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,252
Posted By seypat

The thread's making me think of the legendary...

The thread's making me think of the legendary Samurai Jack and his buddy the Scotsman. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 01:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,027
Posted By seypat

That's getting into Frank Booth territory.

That's getting into Frank Booth territory.
03-03-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,275
Posted By seypat

You can't ride them after Labor Day either.

You can't ride them after Labor Day either.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,299
Posted By seypat

https://bikerumor.com/uci-to-perform-urgent-study-...

https://bikerumor.com/uci-to-perform-urgent-study-of-hookless-rims-tubeless-tires-to-address-safety-concerns/
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,069
Posted By seypat

That's reducing weight anyway you look at it. :D

That's reducing weight anyway you look at it. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,299
Posted By seypat

So if the UCI bans them, does that mean that...

So if the UCI bans them, does that mean that hookless is "getting the hook?" :roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 898
Posted By seypat

For me, it depends on what type of load it is...

For me, it depends on what type of load it is putting on the body. High cardio effort/lower on the muscles means no insomnia. Lower cardio effort, but more load on the muscles means I'm tossing and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10,492
Views: 179,713
Posted By seypat

That's the one. Take your beating like a man and...

That's the one. Take your beating like a man and learn something from it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 10,492
Views: 179,713
Posted By seypat

The crash did have an an impact on your race. It...

The crash did have an an impact on your race. It put you at less than 100%, in healing mode for the rest of the week leading up to the crit. You could have crashed on your road bike as well. Your...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10,492
Views: 179,713
Posted By seypat

Maybe you should have thought about that earlier...

Maybe you should have thought about that earlier in the week when you decided to ride MTB in Richmond(and crashed/suffered an injury) How important is/was that crit race to you? If it's not...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 10,492
Views: 179,713
Posted By seypat

Now you're not even going to race? Tell the...

Now you're not even going to race? Tell the family to stay at home. Get out there and get your ass handed to you and maybe you might learn something from it. You have to learn to deal with the bad as...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 10,492
Views: 179,713
Posted By seypat

https://trainright.com/tapering-week-before-race/

https://trainright.com/tapering-week-before-race/
02-29-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,495
Posted By seypat

The bike certainly makes a difference at the...

The bike certainly makes a difference at the water cooler discussions. If you want to be the boss there, you better spend your life savings on a once in a lifetime wunder bike. It better have...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 2,309
Views: 344,243
Posted By seypat

Put some Gulf decals on the rims and you should...

Put some Gulf decals on the rims and you should be good to go. If you're in the Southeast, go with STP decals instead. People will think you're the King.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2,309
Views: 344,243
Posted By seypat

It's always about the details. :D

It's always about the details. :D
02-27-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By seypat

Yep, that's 900 shifts. I misread your post. But...

Yep, that's 900 shifts. I misread your post. But way less with the 3X/less gears. It might not be important to some, but is to me. Now gears in general, important. If I had to ride a single speed,...
02-27-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By seypat

I think the last time I saw someone quote a...

I think the last time I saw someone quote a number on a long ride on BF it was in the 900s. I could be wrong. All the people with electronic should be able to dig that data up and find out how many...
02-27-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By seypat

Yes, you go up then you go down the other side,...

Yes, you go up then you go down the other side, and go back through the gears again. Each time you have to do it the reduction in shifts from the 3x/less gears grows. So, over an all day ride or...
02-27-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By seypat

This is the route for one of the halfs I...

This is the route for one of the halfs I mentioned in a previous post. The part that crosses the James on Huguenot Rd and goes along the south side of the river until the bridge at Westover Hills is...
02-27-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By seypat

You have to go back/count the other way as well....

You have to go back/count the other way as well. It adds up over a long ride.
02-27-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By seypat

I have a couple of half marathons coming up in...

I have a couple of half marathons coming up in March. This past Sunday I was preparing by running out/back loops on a route and using my car as a SAG. About 3 miles out, then 3 more back to the car....
02-27-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By seypat

You didn't include 3x 7,8 or 9 there. The main...

You didn't include 3x 7,8 or 9 there. The main advantage is you can shift the front twice and maybe1 or 2 and cover most every thing either way. That's important when the terrain is going up and down...
02-27-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By seypat

Some say they're clunky, but they do what I want....

Some say they're clunky, but they do what I want. I hit a paddle, and they shift quickly without that long throw like a Shimano brake lever shift. That's about all I need out of a shifter. Some...
02-27-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By seypat

And before someone comes on and says, "why would...

And before someone comes on and says, "why would you want a triple when you can get the same range out of a 1 or 2x?" If you need to get to either end of your range, there's less overall shifting...
02-27-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,724
Posted By seypat

Microshift and it's clones/knockoffs are your...

Microshift and it's clones/knockoffs are your friends. Their 2 paddle design(or SRAM's) beats the crunchy Shimano brake lever shift every day. The only drawback is no hidden cables. Of course once...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,299
Posted By seypat

As it relates to the thread subject, hopefully...

As it relates to the thread subject, hopefully they don't weigh close to 50 grams. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 10,492
Views: 179,713
Posted By seypat

https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/88480...

https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/88480/upgrading-ratchet-18-36-or-54-teeth-on-the-dt-swiss-350-hub
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,299
Posted By seypat

The safety foam in the picture with this article,...

The safety foam in the picture with this article, is that for a specific type of rim/tire combo? Or is it required for all rim/tire combos at that level of racing?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,321
Posted By seypat

What color does the Ultegra level come in? :D

What color does the Ultegra level come in? :D
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