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03-17-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,709
Posted By Radish_legs

Very interesting. Video on how to install...

Very interesting.

Video on how to install from their website:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I29zdW0uHg8

Look like he has a bag of clips worth $10,000. Like paying $25 for paper clips. But...
03-16-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,709
Posted By Radish_legs

I have switched to Favero Assioma. The reason I...

I have switched to Favero Assioma. The reason I didn't stick with Wahoo/Speedplay is 1) anger that they screwed the speedplay customer base, 2) the cyclingtips review of the new wahoo design which...
03-16-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,709
Posted By Radish_legs

Bump: it's now almost 2 years later. Do we have...

Bump: it's now almost 2 years later. Do we have a reliable working replacement generic cleat that will work with speedplay x-2s? I see some generic Chinese stuff on Amazon that claims to be...
03-15-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 17,733
Views: 1,430,616
Posted By Radish_legs

First crit is this Tuesday.

First crit is this Tuesday.
09-10-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 709
Posted By Radish_legs

I've crashed once. There's definitely risk. But...

I've crashed once. There's definitely risk. But it's not a demolition derby. Annecdotally, some of the worst crashes are road races.
09-10-23, 11:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,253
Posted By Radish_legs

Switching teams helped me. Different people,...

Switching teams helped me. Different people, different role, different game
09-10-23, 11:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,274
Posted By Radish_legs

A big week for me is 10 hours. Very rare. 7 hours...

A big week for me is 10 hours. Very rare. 7 hours is average.
I missed a lot of riding with vacations, covid, and post crash.
But I was still able to meaningfully participate in the master's crit....
08-30-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,078
Posted By Radish_legs

I flatted with 3.5 laps to go. After I pulled...

I flatted with 3.5 laps to go. After I pulled back the break from one of the leaders. So no leadout from me at the end. Our leader was confused and thought that there was a break of 7 up the road...
08-28-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,078
Posted By Radish_legs

Last crit of the Tuesday Night Crit (TurboVelo)...

Last crit of the Tuesday Night Crit (TurboVelo) tomorrow. 6th and final series, 4th out of 4 races in this series. And we are tied on points at 18, but we have the tiebreaker. And there is another...
08-14-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,185
Posted By Radish_legs

Only three more for us

Only three more for us
07-21-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By Radish_legs

How to replace broken internal helmet strap?

Hi guys, I have an expensive aero helmet where the plastic part that wraps around the back of your head and tightens broke. I see that one can buy replacement parts for it (see link).

My question...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,202
Posted By Radish_legs

Best value (cheapest) aero race bike?

Any suggestions on cheapest (but reputable) aero road bike, carbon, electronic shifting, internal cable routing?

I currently race on alum specialized allez sprint with mechanical 105 and rim...
06-13-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By Radish_legs

10 speed XT deore shifting problems

Shifting problems for a long time, I have replaced
1. rear derailleur
2. chain
3. shifting cables and housing
4. cassette

I am able to shift up with no problems. Going from small cogs to big...
06-02-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,078
Posted By Radish_legs

This year I’m playing a support role on our crit...

This year I’m playing a support role on our crit team. Besides the team founder, I was the only one on the team last year (won two crits in 2 weeks without a teammate). This year we picked up a very...
05-26-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,185
Posted By Radish_legs

What cities have weeknight crit series?

Austin Driveway
Turbo Velo Richardson (Dallas)
Houston has I think a 6 week crit series (so super short)

I've heard that the Richardson crit (which is a suburb of Dallas) is the largest one in...
04-13-23, 07:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,078
Posted By Radish_legs

Thanks TMonk. My camera capturing the crash,...

Thanks TMonk.
My camera capturing the crash, then my friend's camera (i'm only available in the rearview in his video). Then a video on strava showing in detailed fashion how the crash occurred....
04-11-23, 09:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,078
Posted By Radish_legs

I had my first bad crash ever in the A crit...

I had my first bad crash ever in the A crit tonight. Last lap. Right before the penultimate turn. I had no chance, don't know why I didn't sit up. Guy in the front looks back (I'm told), then drifts...
04-06-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,568
Posted By Radish_legs

It didn't go well. Pulled up after a few 1 mile...

It didn't go well. Pulled up after a few 1 mile laps on the B race. Pulled up on the 40+ crit after going too far in the red (I might have tried to stay on if I had known it was just before 1 to go)....
04-03-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,568
Posted By Radish_legs

Enthalpic, I was one of those guys until 2 weeks...

Enthalpic, I was one of those guys until 2 weeks ago. After my 10 day of quarantine, I did the "slow" group ride. That was last Tues. That felt pretty okay. So on Thurs I did the fast group ride....
03-23-23, 09:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,568
Posted By Radish_legs

Advice for how fast to get on the sharp end after COVID?

For a mild-ish case? I know this is different for everyone, have to listen to your body. Watch for signs of heart stress (like abnormally high HR). Bummer to get covid for the first time right...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,127
Posted By Radish_legs

Advice on decently good cheap socks?

I don’t want to pay $15/pair.
08-30-22, 10:10 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,116
Posted By Radish_legs

Brian44, we are on the same team. Except I am on...

Brian44, we are on the same team. Except I am on the club team (cat 3 old fat masters).
08-09-22, 09:34 PM
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Views: 1,430,616
Posted By Radish_legs

2 crit wins in 2 weeks after 3 years of not...

2 crit wins in 2 weeks after 3 years of not racing. then going 10mph solo, hit some gravel I didn't see in a turn and go down hard. My worst crash ever on a road bike (have been blessed). Either...
08-06-22, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,108
Posted By Radish_legs

i would suggest just buying a bike and riding by...

i would suggest just buying a bike and riding by yourself and then in beginning group rides.
08-04-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,116
Posted By Radish_legs

Video Reenactment, because you know, when your...

Video Reenactment, because you know, when your gorpro doesn't work, that sucks.

https://youtu.be/-VKFjMvRlWE
08-03-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,116
Posted By Radish_legs

Doubtful. These are the first crits in 3 years,...

Doubtful. These are the first crits in 3 years, and I would need some regional results to get a cat 2 upgrade. Norcal Cycling, in his video of me, didn't call me a sandbagger for no reason. LOL. Plus...
08-03-22, 06:06 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,116
Posted By Radish_legs

3/4 Crit yesterday 2 young fast favorites...

3/4 Crit yesterday
2 young fast favorites attacked. Another young fast guy attacked and was bridging. I bridged up to the bridging guy (only one who made it). And we started working together to get...
08-01-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 660
Views: 60,150
Posted By Radish_legs

You've been cramping since 2018?

You've been cramping since 2018?
08-01-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,253
Posted By Radish_legs

Do you not have a group ride in your area that an...

Do you not have a group ride in your area that an simulate a road race? We have 3 or 4 in the Dallas area that would qualify. Then you could experiment. Does it happen? What can I do to prevent it?...
07-30-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,116
Posted By Radish_legs

Thanks! Best to you as well.

Thanks! Best to you as well.
07-30-22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3,036
Views: 358,791
Posted By Radish_legs

Last lap starts at 25:44 ...

Last lap starts at 25:44
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTsIbD30pXU

2nd place's video (at the very end you can see me pass him).
https://youtu.be/z9ZmyOI_S2s
07-28-22, 09:47 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 25,046
Posted By Radish_legs

I was chatting up a storm after I won this week....

I was chatting up a storm after I won this week. Lol.
07-28-22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,253
Posted By Radish_legs

So you never cramp in training? But you cramp in...

So you never cramp in training? But you cramp in most of your races?
07-28-22, 08:29 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,116
Posted By Radish_legs

glad you are okay. What is the time stamp of the...

glad you are okay. What is the time stamp of the crash in the video?
07-28-22, 05:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,694
Posted By Radish_legs

Dang, sorry to hear this.

Dang, sorry to hear this.
07-27-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,116
Posted By Radish_legs

Cat 3/4 Crit First race in 3 years. Fitness...

Cat 3/4 Crit

First race in 3 years. Fitness bad. Wondered if I was going to get dropped early. So much turnover in the scene that I wasn't familiar with most of the riders. One of the new...
05-28-22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 481
Posted By Radish_legs

check your chain wear, but more importantly check...

check your chain wear, but more importantly check the wear on your front chainring. The noise is likely your chain briefly coming off the chainring because it's worn out. https://youtu.be/gg1jMStZOWM
05-24-22, 10:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,709
Posted By Radish_legs

I want to know if there is a 3rd party option for...

I want to know if there is a 3rd party option for these pedals. It's impacting a lot of people. In terms of the knock-off zero cleats, I've seen a couple of people say they worked just as well or...
05-23-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,709
Posted By Radish_legs

I'm riding >6000 miles per year. I know from...

I'm riding >6000 miles per year. I know from experience that a set of cleats will not last for 5 years. Failure point is the metal spring/clip breaking after wear. Paying $175 for cleats is not...
05-22-22, 06:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,709
Posted By Radish_legs

I'll try to keep your feelings in mind next time....

I'll try to keep your feelings in mind next time. Thanks for sharing your emotions. What else do you have planned for this evening besides critiquing my request for information?
05-22-22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,709
Posted By Radish_legs

What is sad is a company buying Speedplay and...

What is sad is a company buying Speedplay and choosing not to support Speedplay's userbase and products. That's what is sad.
05-22-22, 02:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,709
Posted By Radish_legs

I'm going to comment on all their social media....

I'm going to comment on all their social media. Forget nicely worded letter, that gets us nowhere.
05-22-22, 11:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,709
Posted By Radish_legs

Where can one buy knockoff Chinese speedplay x-series cleats?

I've read that they exist, but I can't seem to figure out where they are sold. X-series cleats are no longer sold by Wahoo/Speedplay, and they are enormously expensive on the secondary market. I...
04-29-22, 11:38 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 95,918
Posted By Radish_legs

Thanks Carpe. Your videos on youtube were my...

Thanks Carpe. Your videos on youtube were my first introduction to learning crit tactics via video, and had a big influence long before I discovered NorCal. Especially the importance of conserving...
03-17-22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 95,918
Posted By Radish_legs

Well to cap off this thread, going all the way...

Well to cap off this thread, going all the way from being curious about racing on the 33 to having NorCal Cycling actually do commentary on a cat 3/4 crit win for me. That's the peak. LOL.
...
11-17-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,840
Posted By Radish_legs

The A group does run red lights. And doesn't stop...

The A group does run red lights. And doesn't stop for any rider left behind. They also do lots of dumb things at the front the impact the safety of the people further back, and they don't care about...
11-17-21, 01:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,840
Posted By Radish_legs

Strategies on getting good workout in slow(er) group rides?

I've quit doing the local A ride because of dangerous antics. Now that I'm doing the B ride, I'm trying to figure out how to get a better workout. I'm doing things like riding 20 feet off the back,...
11-17-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,485
Posted By Radish_legs

I made a video about it when I was a noob. ...

I made a video about it when I was a noob.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UFupawBKSc
11-15-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By Radish_legs

replacement chain for Shimano Deore XT 10 speed?

I bought this mountain bike used. It has a chain that says XTR and HG-X on it. Would this be the right spec? SHIMANO XT CN-HG95 10 SPEED CHAINAlso, does a 10 speed chain pin work on both the shimano...
11-08-20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By Radish_legs

I took off the chain, and the derailleur snapped...

I took off the chain, and the derailleur snapped back to the most outermost position. I guess I’m going to install the chain again and see if it works.
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