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07-14-11, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5,146
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Posted By RussellRides

You guys don't miss anything! Yeah, not...

You guys don't miss anything!

Yeah, not cleanest glue job. Probably a combination of factors: My second glue job, and the fact that the sprinters fit really tightly on those rims. I did flat...
07-14-11, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,433,145
Posted By RussellRides

I just got this Blue AC1 and I'm taking it to the...

I just got this Blue AC1 and I'm taking it to the NRC Boise Twilight Criterium this Saturday.

http://cunap.com/%7Ehardingr/blueac1.jpg

Full RED build, carbon tubulars, Ritchey WCS stem/bars. ...
06-09-11, 12:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,033
Posted By RussellRides

At 1200kJs, I would second the training...

At 1200kJs, I would second the training hypothesis.

In these races, what is your normalized power compared to your FTP? At 64kg you'll be at 1200kJ in about 70-90 minutes (I'd estimate). If...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-11, 11:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,150
Posted By RussellRides

In response to the original poster: White is...

In response to the original poster: White is awesome looking. I use a scrub pad for pans and dish soap after every couple rides and my white tape lasts a few months looking good. I'm not sure if it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-11, 10:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 769
Posted By RussellRides

These days most people eat bars and gels on the...

These days most people eat bars and gels on the bike. If you want real food bananas a great and the classic technique is to quarter a PB+J and individually wrap each quarter in tin foil.

Also I...
11-21-10, 02:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,656
Posted By RussellRides

Hrm... never heard of bonktown before, but maybe...

Hrm... never heard of bonktown before, but maybe I should keep track of it...

Seems like a pretty good deal. The frame is a discontinued, average quality aluminum frame, originally retailed ~$800...
11-21-10, 02:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,885
Posted By RussellRides

The OP probably should have mentioned if they...

The OP probably should have mentioned if they were interested in tubular or clincher wheels, since the debate could go on for weeks.

But yes, most people race on what would be considered road...
11-21-10, 02:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 650
Posted By RussellRides

A good, used, raceable cross bike can be found on...

A good, used, raceable cross bike can be found on craigslist for ~$800-$1000. In this price range you'll probably see Ultegra/105/rival components, aluminum frames, and alloy clincher wheels. This...
10-28-10, 12:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,838
Posted By RussellRides

I just have to say Boulder's (CO) Group CX Ride...

I just have to say Boulder's (CO) Group CX Ride (Wednesday Worlds) has really gone gangbusters this year! Check out this video:
Meets 8am at Vics coffee (downtown)

http://vimeo.com/16187480
10-28-10, 12:20 AM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,345
Posted By RussellRides

2011 Blue Norcross SL

Stock from the catalog except Thomson non-setback post, and running 2010 carbon bead hutchinson's tubeless after a quick conversion. No burps to 28 psi. Oh, and eggbeaters.
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10-20-10, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,002
Posted By RussellRides

Not so Fast! My new Blue Norcross SL has top...

Not so Fast! My new Blue Norcross SL has top tube cable routing and a standard SRAM Force front derailleur. Works like it was designed that way.

How? It came with an add-on lever by Speen...
09-15-10, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,676
Posted By RussellRides

TrainingPeaks online also has an HR TSS...

TrainingPeaks online also has an HR TSS estimation algorithm (if you run w/ a down-loadable HR monitor/GPS), and one which is pace based (I think).

I've been using it for a bit and it is very...
09-15-10, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,021
Posted By RussellRides

Just to further confuse you... A higher...

Just to further confuse you...

A higher threshold will always work wonders in cross. The bigger the aerobic engine and lactate tolerance/clearance, the faster you can go during the race. (think...
09-15-10, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 603
Posted By RussellRides

Yup. Car wash. Keep the high pressure away from...

Yup. Car wash. Keep the high pressure away from the bearing areas + moving parts, but most nozzles will spray an easier spray of water when you're not pulling the trigger, so you can get muck out of...
09-15-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,118
Posted By RussellRides

Firstly, I'll have to razz you about you're sweet...

Firstly, I'll have to razz you about you're sweet setup having never raced before... To me cyclocross seems more accessable than road racing as far as equipment. i.e. you can do pretty well on a...
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