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03-03-19, 10:21 AM
Replies: 17
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Posted By Vireo

I stumbled upon this thread looking for the frame...

I stumbled upon this thread looking for the frame weight of my Pinarello tandem as I am requesting spec weights from LandShark for a new tandem with couplings. The next time I do a complete tear...
03-03-19, 10:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,944
Posted By Vireo

I have owned and raced this tandem since 2007. ...

I have owned and raced this tandem since 2007. It's geometry has done us well with at least 25 Double Centuries (innumerable centuries) and 3 Furnace Creek/Silver State 508's. Saturday March 9th we...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-17, 02:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 67,299
Posted By Vireo

I received the first of the Ultegra CS-HG800-11...

I received the first of the Ultegra CS-HG800-11 (11 speed) Cassettes available. I installed it on my 10 speed Chris King hubs (a new 11 speed hub body not available for this model from CK) It works...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-17, 07:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 67,299
Posted By Vireo

As I understand it they needed a bigger cog to...

As I understand it they needed a bigger cog to make it concave enough to clear most hubs.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-17, 06:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 67,299
Posted By Vireo

going forward the new 11 speed Shimano Ultegra...

going forward the new 11 speed Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-34 cassette will be 10 speed hub compatible. You won't need to file down, swap out cassette bodies or re-dish etc
01-27-15, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 324,923
Posted By Vireo

I put an order in for my custom Tommasini X-Fire...

I put an order in for my custom Tommasini X-Fire in a traditional non-sloping top tube frame. This etched the decal frame is the first sold here in United States and it will be mine :-)430894
01-21-15, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 324,923
Posted By Vireo

Yes I sell Tommasini bicycles out of my San...

Yes I sell Tommasini bicycles out of my San Marcos full custom bike center. Please send me an email and schedule an appointment to stop in. My shop is by appointment only. revcycling@gmail.com

I...
12-01-14, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 324,923
Posted By Vireo

This is my personal Tommasini Tecno. Since April...

This is my personal Tommasini Tecno. Since April of 2014 (broken femur from Jan-April) I have put 3,000 miles on this bike (2,987 actual). I have done many climbing centuries and a couple of double...
10-11-14, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,391
Posted By Vireo

Thank you akepress!

Thank you akepress!
10-11-14, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,391
Posted By Vireo

Thank you akexpress - would you happen to have...

Thank you akexpress - would you happen to have weight you verified yourself?
10-11-14, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,391
Posted By Vireo

It's got to be more than 50g to go from 3X to 2X....

It's got to be more than 50g to go from 3X to 2X. The chainring, and its spider weigh more than 50g. Additionally, I bet they have some crappy and heavy square taper BB hidden in there (two BB's...
10-11-14, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,391
Posted By Vireo

Silver State 508 on a tandem - need upgrade advice

Hello Everyone,

It has been awhile since I have posted on the forums. I am not ashamed to ask for advice on things I'm not that familiar about. I have a 2007 Pinarello tandem. I've done some...
07-07-12, 07:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 948
Posted By Vireo

I'm of the opinion 330 grams wouldn't make a...

I'm of the opinion 330 grams wouldn't make a different on a single bike let alone a tandem.
07-04-12, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 670
Posted By Vireo

2012 Grand Tour Highland Double Century Report

Hello everyone. It has been a while since I've posted in this forum. Well it's just been a long time since I've ridden my tandem. If you are interested I have provided a link to my race report...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 72,049
Posted By Vireo

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,242
Posted By Vireo

We rode for a while "together" which means I...

We rode for a while "together" which means I would see him in front or behind (50-100 yards) and his crew vehicle would cheer me on...you know that's riding together in non-drafting race ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,242
Posted By Vireo

and that is what separates the finishers from the...

and that is what separates the finishers from the DNF crowd. As an Ultra cyclist you have to keep riding even though you feel like hell. Unless you break a leg or your bike (you should have a spare...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-11, 06:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,242
Posted By Vireo

Thank you all for showing an interest in what I...

Thank you all for showing an interest in what I do. Thank you as well for all your well wishes. I wish to make a few comments.

1. 10.59 avg MPH. - You have to consider that we are riding as...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,242
Posted By Vireo

George "Red-Eyed Vireo" Vargas goes for his 6th consecutive SOLO Furnace Creek 508

That's right boys and girls. I have raced in the Furnace Creek (http://the508.com) for five (SOLO) consecutive years. I am one of only two racers to have done that. I am going for my 6th...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-11, 06:03 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,467
Posted By Vireo

My new PR is 6:43 here is the blog post...

My new PR is 6:43 here is the blog post (http://epictrain.wordpress.com/2011/06/28/new-personal-record-on-newport-coast-643/) I didn't do a field test for July and August is slipping by and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-11, 09:26 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

well....you could ask me I've done all the events...

well....you could ask me I've done all the events you mentioned ;)

And I did start a post on my blog for Q & A (http://epictrain.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/furnace-creek-508-training-q-a/) on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-11, 11:12 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

Vireo has chickened out because he doesn't feel...

Vireo has chickened out because he doesn't feel he is ready (embarrassed). I tried a hot ride a couple of days ago 109 F and it was really hard on me (only 8 hours). Owens Valley has been over 100...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-11, 05:55 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,863
Posted By Vireo

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-11, 05:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,749
Posted By Vireo

I had a pair of Madfiber wheels in my shop. The...

I had a pair of Madfiber wheels in my shop. The customer needed his tires glued on. I didn't weigh them though. I wish I would have weighed them but I'm sure the customer will be back.

I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

Unfortunately I'm being told that the climb up to...

Unfortunately I'm being told that the climb up to Mosquito Flat is closed 9 miles from the summit. I would like to be able to document this "epic adventure" hence I have asked (begged) a couple of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-11, 10:01 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

I received an email stating that Rock Creek Rd...

I received an email stating that Rock Creek Rd leading to Mosquito Flat is closed. Any BF'ers in the Mammoth or Bishop area that can confirm reports of road closures? What government agency should...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-11, 03:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

I'm shooting for 20 hours which includes 30ish...

I'm shooting for 20 hours which includes 30ish miles round trip from Big Pine to Bishop and back.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-11, 06:38 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

I was thinking of getting one of these. That way...

I was thinking of getting one of these. That way the BF community could follow my progress. Does anyone have any experience with the Spot Connect?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-11, 12:48 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

Here's something even more mind blowing - two...

Here's something even more mind blowing - two days before I do this I will be 5k feet lower than you will be skiing enjoying the moderate temperatures at my home in Newport Beach.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-11, 12:09 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

I will be doing it on June 21, 2011 the longest...

I will be doing it on June 21, 2011 the longest day of the year...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-11, 11:38 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5275/5834767709_122...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5275/5834767709_122d1b3f84_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/5834767653_7eb78174d8_b.jpg


Day 1...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-11, 09:21 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

Here are my Garmin Connect files from 2010...

Here are my Garmin Connect files from 2010 Everest Challenge

Day 1 http://connect.garmin.com/activity/50505346

Day 2 http://connect.garmin.com/activity/50847755

Had a little HD trouble so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-11, 08:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

Gearing will be 53/39 11/28. What you're...

Gearing will be 53/39 11/28.

What you're saying is that I consistently do crazy some might say stupid things to my body and I haven't come up lame yet :lol: I do most of these things with less...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-11, 08:46 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

There is no doubt Drew Peterson could do it!

There is no doubt Drew Peterson could do it!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-11, 08:26 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

I have a Garmin 310XT it has 20 hours of...

I have a Garmin 310XT it has 20 hours of memory/battery life. I hope to complete it before that runs out. Otherwise I have my SRM which has 59 hours of memory but I don't want to take that long;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-11, 08:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,009
Posted By Vireo

um...this is not an ultra endurance event.

um...this is not an ultra endurance event.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-11, 09:38 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

My plan is to starting Big Pine and ride North on...

My plan is to starting Big Pine and ride North on Hwy 395 to Bishop and begin Day 1 of climbing. Once I complete Day 1 then I ride South on Hwy 395 to Big Pine and do Day 2. Once I finish White...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 72,049
Posted By Vireo

tell your man I'm thinking of doing both days of...

tell your man I'm thinking of doing both days of Everest Challenge in one sitting. BTW, your man has good results.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-11, 07:06 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

Well...I'm thinking of doing it next Tuesday...

Well...I'm thinking of doing it next Tuesday 6/21/11.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-11, 07:26 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,751
Posted By Vireo

Everest Challenge in one day....

I'd like to know if anyone has heard of a rider doing all six climbs in one day. The stats are 29,000 feet of climbing over 200 miles.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-11, 05:21 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,467
Posted By Vireo

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5109/5646043225_69f...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5109/5646043225_69fbc93d05_o.png
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-11, 11:12 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,467
Posted By Vireo

Come and see me! I am there tomorrow but off...

Come and see me! I am there tomorrow but off Friday and then there all weekend. A power meter will make a significant difference in your training. You will see improvements much faster with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-11, 10:57 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,467
Posted By Vireo

Funny you should ask. I never really go for PR's...

Funny you should ask. I never really go for PR's on short climbs like Newport Coast (1.5 miles 450 feet of gain). Being an Ultra Cyclist we don't ever ride in the "red zone". But I just attempted...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-11, 10:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,467
Posted By Vireo

Much smoother but heavier than my Soloist SL. I...

Much smoother but heavier than my Soloist SL. I had to ride a 56cm Felt last year because the 54cm had a 74.5 degree seat tube angle and the 56cm had a 73.5 degree. I like 73 degrees on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-11, 11:17 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 43,250
Posted By Vireo

I can sell you a Cervelo ;)

I can sell you a Cervelo ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-11, 07:12 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 72,049
Posted By Vireo

http://www.adventurecorps.com/deathvalley/2011/201...

http://www.adventurecorps.com/deathvalley/2011/2011dvspring1/images/P2262048.jpg

2011 Spring Death Valley Double Centur (http://www.adventurecorps.com/dvspring/index.html)y. Leading a 5 man...
Replies: 21
Views: 9,454
Posted By Vireo

Thursday ...

Thursday (http://epictrain.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/six-hour-training-ride-newport-beach-to-hwy-39/)and Friday (http://epictrain.wordpress.com/2011/03/04/2287/), 3/3 and 3/4 respectively I did back...
Replies: 1,042
Views: 703,315
Posted By Vireo

Wow it is a small world I did both (2005 and...

Wow it is a small world I did both (2005 and 2006) those events! And Barclay that's a name I haven't heard in a while. Last I heard about him is he was speed skating. I remember one time I went out...
Replies: 1,042
Views: 703,315
Posted By Vireo

I don't actually know Kostman is riding. But...

I don't actually know Kostman is riding. But it's his PBP bike he says. I think he actually prefers 8 speed and bar cons.

What year did you do the rainy 300km in SD? I have done a few rainy...
Replies: 1,042
Views: 703,315
Posted By Vireo

I do the San Diego brevets. I have done them on...

I do the San Diego brevets. I have done them on my custom Steel Serotta CSI, on my Colnago C40, Scott CR1, Cervelo Soloist SL and even on my Cervelo P3. I ride whatever I want on the day. We have...
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