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Forum: Europe
05-25-17, 08:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 801
Posted By trustnoone

Road Bikes: Swinoujscie Poland - Stahlbrode Germany - Sassnitz Germany

Hello,

I am looking for advice on riding the above route. Does anyone have experience on it?

We will be riding road bikes so I think that rules out B111 judging by Google Earth photos. B109...
09-26-16, 02:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,563
Posted By trustnoone

My head unit is in my pocket when I race. I wear...

My head unit is in my pocket when I race. I wear a simple watch to know how much suffering time is left.
09-26-16, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,882
Posted By trustnoone

Gears - How low can I go?

I'm currently racing a 48/36 x 11-27.



I want to go way lower but I do want to keep 2X on the front.



Does anyone have any setup suggestions that that work for them?
06-16-14, 10:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,130
Posted By trustnoone

What's really going on? I would say that Riis was...

What's really going on? I would say that Riis was generally better at rider preparation. Frandy hasn't really done much since leaving Riis. 2011 was the best shot but the opposite of synergy...
12-23-13, 12:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By trustnoone

Good advice. I bought Coggan's book today so I...

Good advice. I bought Coggan's book today so I will do. Thanks for the advice and the time.

M
12-22-13, 06:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By trustnoone

Found the pots

Not so much a reworking but an implementation plan.

Looking at the time required for build and base, I have moved my first priority race to June.

Any recommendations for the three weeks in...
12-22-13, 05:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By trustnoone

It's in front of me now. Doing a major...

It's in front of me now. Doing a major reworking, I will post it once I'm done.
12-22-13, 04:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By trustnoone

I do have both rollers and trainer. the Power...

I do have both rollers and trainer. the Power Metre is new so I haven't done a cross comparison yet.
12-22-13, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By trustnoone

Thanks for the input. I'll be under at least...

Thanks for the input. I'll be under at least foot of snow until April which is why the bike % looks low. I had intended on building much of my Z2/Z3 base through a combination of CX skiing,...
12-21-13, 03:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By trustnoone

I traded the dogs for a power metre, but I did...

I traded the dogs for a power metre, but I did just finish a nice pot of Earl Grey.

Enclosed is Freil's annex A. I am a little unclear on how to flush it out. I train better with specifics...
12-21-13, 03:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By trustnoone

Well, I doubt you are slower ;)

Well, I doubt you are slower ;)
12-21-13, 03:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,298
Posted By trustnoone

Got the bike forum recipe book but can't find the kitchen

The bike forums recipe book looks like a great resource and I am looking a jumping into it. Would anyone have some advice on how to structure a training plan (or send me theirs) for a build to the...
11-18-13, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1,759
Views: 121,120
Posted By trustnoone

How defined do you need it? Cycling News: ...

How defined do you need it? Cycling News: [Armstrong later defined "low-octane" as meaning "Cortisone, etc"– ed.] Armstrong also went on to say: "That worked okay in 1993 but it did not work...
02-18-13, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1,759
Views: 121,120
Posted By trustnoone

I remember the health plan coming from Oakley.

I remember the health plan coming from Oakley.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-12, 07:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 812
Posted By trustnoone

Speedplay X or light action too. A bit less than...

Speedplay X or light action too. A bit less than zero's. Feel funny for the first mile but after that are great. If you get speedplays get cleat covers.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-12, 07:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 682
Posted By trustnoone

If you haven't done so, check you cleat placement...

If you haven't done so, check you cleat placement as well. Place you cleats at the ball of the cycling shoe, roughly in the same place where your clips held your sneaker. Make sure both left and...
04-30-12, 07:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,867
Posted By trustnoone

I would have been tempted at the point where he...

I would have been tempted at the point where he said "I won't watch you pull away" to reply:

"You know what officer? I think you should give me a ticket"

Then once his ego is satisfied with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-12, 04:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,715
Posted By trustnoone

Sorry, which is BS? The lb of rotational weight?...

Sorry, which is BS? The lb of rotational weight? I don't think Ksyrium elites are quite penultimate but I ride them and I like them. I feel I have gotten my monies worth and if everyone or no one...
04-23-12, 07:16 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 34,125
Posted By trustnoone

OK, against my better judgment, I'll bite: ...

OK, against my better judgment, I'll bite:



130BCD will not fit the likely shimano triple crank you have now. Best you are going to get is a 50T 110BCD.



It should work. Go to a LBS...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-12, 04:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,715
Posted By trustnoone

I've ridden a pair of 2011 Ksyrium Elites for a...

I've ridden a pair of 2011 Ksyrium Elites for a year. They spin up great and roll very nice. As far as a factory wheel goes I found them to be good value in terms of performance and weight for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-12, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 874
Posted By trustnoone

When Lemond Speaks....

The cycling organizers should listen:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/lemond-guest-of-honor-at-tour-of-the-battenkill

He brings up a great point about Masters racing and Tri. The largest...
04-15-12, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 732
Posted By trustnoone

Amstel may have one of my favorite finishing Kms...

Amstel may have one of my favorite finishing Kms of any race. What a killer.
04-12-12, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,388
Posted By trustnoone

Not as much of a coincidence as you would think :)

Not as much of a coincidence as you would think :)
04-09-12, 07:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,388
Posted By trustnoone

That's great. Thanks!

That's great. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 06:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,299
Posted By trustnoone

I did this three days ago when I started seeing...

I did this three days ago when I started seeing spikes. Seemed to be a fix for mine.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-12, 07:42 AM
Replies: 568
Views: 313,708
Posted By trustnoone

Is that 8sp on the back or were you able to go...

Is that 8sp on the back or were you able to go larger?
03-05-12, 07:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 916
Posted By trustnoone

It was during the build. Over (a lot) tensioned...

It was during the build. Over (a lot) tensioned double butted sapims.
03-03-12, 05:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 916
Posted By trustnoone

True story. Looks like Major Toms are going to...

True story. Looks like Major Toms are going to be on order.
03-03-12, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 916
Posted By trustnoone

Pulled Eyelet Tubular Rim

Hello,
I made a newb mistake and pulled an eyelet on an Ambrosio Montreal tubular rim. Is is possible to repair the eyelet or is the rim toast?
Thanks,
TNO
02-14-12, 08:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,571
Posted By trustnoone

I'm going to go out on a limb and call this what...

I'm going to go out on a limb and call this what I think it is: A junk article.



But obviously not so overwhelming as to result in a likely conviction in a US Court. What Armstrong did or did...
Forum: Commuting
02-04-12, 10:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,780
Posted By trustnoone

Five hours of exercise for a cost of maybe two...

Five hours of exercise for a cost of maybe two hours over what you likely would have been driving anyway.

It's a time machine!

Personally I like it when I change my car insurance and the agent...
01-30-12, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,388
Posted By trustnoone

Thanks for the suggestion Mike. One of our...

Thanks for the suggestion Mike. One of our riders is racing IM so I think we are pretty firm on leg one. I'll map it anyway as since it sounds nice. As for giant hills, I hope so! Half our group...
12-26-11, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,388
Posted By trustnoone

So this route instead: ...

So this route instead: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/866006
12-26-11, 12:37 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 45,749
Posted By trustnoone

So shoes and training would be better than either...

So shoes and training would be better than either by themselves?
12-26-11, 12:34 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 45,749
Posted By trustnoone

Really!? I think back to other circa mid...

Really!?

I think back to other circa mid 80's technology that was thrown out. Lemond road bars, suspension road forks and seat posts, soft-ride. clipless appears to be standing up well to the...
12-26-11, 12:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 45,749
Posted By trustnoone

Get them. You're money won't be wasted. Entry...

Get them. You're money won't be wasted. Entry level Looks or Speedplays and whatever you are comfortable paying for shoes. You're money won't be wasted.

Clips and straps are a poor substitute...
12-26-11, 12:10 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 45,749
Posted By trustnoone

Most enthusiast level bikes and better don't come...

Most enthusiast level bikes and better don't come with pedals anyway, so I say pedals and shoes first. Then once the bike is complete, wheels :)
12-26-11, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,388
Posted By trustnoone

Fantastic information. Thanks ihbernhardt and...

Fantastic information. Thanks ihbernhardt and jdon!
12-19-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 45,749
Posted By trustnoone

This should be referred to as BF Question #3...

This should be referred to as BF Question #3 where #1 is "What bike is better; Trek n.n or x?" and #2 "What tire is better?"

If you're running get running shoes. If you're skiing get ski boots. ...
12-18-11, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,388
Posted By trustnoone

Spring Osoyoos-Vernon-Kelowna Trip

Good day,

I am considering this route around Okanagan Lake for our annual cycling trip in 2012

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/857863

With a start in Osoyoos this route lends itself to two...
12-15-11, 11:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 769
Posted By trustnoone

+1 Or a full carbon penny farthing with a...

+1

Or a full carbon penny farthing with a giant carbon tri-spoke wheel. Alternatively a full carbon cargo bike might be interesting.

Engineering in cycling is at about this point: ...
12-12-11, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 524,237
Posted By trustnoone

I'd say it looks like a scene off the route of...

I'd say it looks like a scene off the route of the Tour of Flanders but that doesn't do justice to Iceland. Maybe one of the nicest pictures I've seen on BF. Traffic looks pretty light ;)
12-12-11, 09:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,068
Posted By trustnoone

-Trainer wheel -Snow tire wheels See,...

-Trainer wheel

-Snow tire wheels

See, two more should do it :)

Cross bikes are the Swiss Army knife of cycling, but better.
12-12-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,845
Posted By trustnoone

I would, but alas it was Replaced by A Colnago...

I would, but alas it was Replaced by A Colnago World Cup.

The 09 JTS was a classic dark green and 11/12's are Black/White. Not only one of the best values out of the box, one of the best...
12-11-11, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,979
Posted By trustnoone

+1

+1
12-11-11, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,060
Posted By trustnoone

Bah. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Upgrade.

Bah. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Upgrade.
12-11-11, 05:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,068
Posted By trustnoone

N+1. Though I've found that W+2 is a temporary...

N+1. Though I've found that W+2 is a temporary therapy for N+1.

W= Wheel-sets.
12-11-11, 05:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,845
Posted By trustnoone

I had an '09 JTS. It was a solid bike but I was...

I had an '09 JTS. It was a solid bike but I was rear-ended when it was on my bike rack. The frame actually may still be just fine. It's hanging in my garage. I found the stock pads on Kore's...
12-11-11, 04:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,156
Posted By trustnoone

Not sure but if the tubular rims waiting to be...

Not sure but if the tubular rims waiting to be built are any indication, I'll be giving it a try next season.
12-11-11, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,119
Posted By trustnoone

I've run 35 and 38mm on Aksiums which I believe...

I've run 35 and 38mm on Aksiums which I believe has the same inside rim width as an Open Pro. No issues at all.
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