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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-26-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I had the bottom bracket of my bike rebuilt with...

I had the bottom bracket of my bike rebuilt with Ceramic Speed. The bike is now totally quiet. In retrospect, I should have run a test by putting the bike with the old bottom bracket on the rollers...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-22-19, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

My road bike has developed a clicking sound. I...

My road bike has developed a clicking sound. I took it to the bike shop and they did a clean, lube check and etc. The bottom bracket bearing are going. The did a re-lube / clean and the clicking...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-22-19, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

burnthesheep I am no longer do mass start races...

burnthesheep I am no longer do mass start races but I do HC races either mass start or time trial from time to time. I have a 50/34 on my road bike and an 11 speed 11/32 cassette. I may switch to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-13-19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

IMO, the fastest TT setup in the disc / tri spoke...

IMO, the fastest TT setup in the disc / tri spoke assuming reasonable wind conditions and high performance rubber. For general mass start racing, I like the 45 mm rim depth and 22.5 mm rim width -...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-13-19, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Burial at sea. Also, read up on forum rules for...

Burial at sea. Also, read up on forum rules for selling stuff. One must have a premium membership and post in marketplace. I think this is ok, but do not turn it into a solicitation.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-21-19, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I think anything can happen in the mountains. ...

I think anything can happen in the mountains. When I lived in NorCal, we had a time trial that went over a climb through a wind farm. My wife and I would go to these events with several wheel...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

For the Lezyne light, I have to take it off the...

For the Lezyne light, I have to take it off the bike after every ride to recharge. So maybe I have reused it 75 times. I am not sure about toe clip straps. For the light, there is no force being...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-19, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

They are as tight as regular ties. I have been...

They are as tight as regular ties. I have been using one for about 6 months and it seems as good as new or at least holds the light on.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-15-19, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I started using reusable cable tie wraps when I...

I started using reusable cable tie wraps when I lost the Lezyne rubber piece. The link if or 12 inch but you can buy whatever size you want.

...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-19, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

The tech behind the stem perfectly aligned with...

The tech behind the stem perfectly aligned with the top tube is to reduce the frontal area. Drag force equals frontal area times the drag coefficient.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I use 165 mm on my track bike for pursuit and...

I use 165 mm on my track bike for pursuit and sprint events. I am considering getting a PM for my TT bike and I would get 165 mm. As I recall, Fudgy uses 165 on his TT bike as well and we are both...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-27-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

1 minute and 20 seconds over 50K is a lot. It...

1 minute and 20 seconds over 50K is a lot. It could be true if the reduce Crr enough. But then everyone will have these so it will float all boats except the racers who think that the best racer...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-27-19, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I have Etap WiFly. I had a problem with the rear...

I have Etap WiFly. I had a problem with the rear sleeping and SRAM replaced it. It was good for a couple of months and they it started to sleep. I was going to send it back and it is now okay. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-21-18, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I was going to try tubeless on my Fast Forward...

I was going to try tubeless on my Fast Forward wheels. I talked with the manufacturers rep and he said do not do it. The new FF wheels that are designed for tubeless tires have a different rim...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-10-18, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I switched to 11 speed and I use an 11/32 rear...

I switched to 11 speed and I use an 11/32 rear cassette. I find the spacing between one of the gears too great and when I am around that spot in the cassette, I am constantly shifting trying to find...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-04-18, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I hate creaky noises on a bike. It drives me...

I hate creaky noises on a bike. It drives me nuts.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-02-18, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I tape over the stamps on the weights in the gym...

I tape over the stamps on the weights in the gym so that I do not know how much weight I am lifting. Other members of the gym really hate this.:D
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-23-17, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I started training with power in 2008 and have...

I started training with power in 2008 and have had it ever since. I prefer to race and train with power. Since all my racing is timed events, I use power for a guide to assist in measuring out...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-03-16, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

What sold me was the hump back whale reference. ...

What sold me was the hump back whale reference. Dimples are so been there done that.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-11-16, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Carbon wheels... Check out Fast Forward. Here...

Carbon wheels... Check out Fast Forward. Here (https://ffwdusa.com/wheel-tech/) is a link to their spiel on braking and technology. I own F3 and F4 (clincher) road wheels and a 5 spoke, front disc...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-08-16, 09:49 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I like the idea of creating more range of...

I like the idea of creating more range of visibility on the bike without turning ones head or looking under the arm notwithstanding that both of those techniques work. I do not like an addition to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-14-16, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

He sprints. He just cannot go over 30 mph.:D ...

He sprints. He just cannot go over 30 mph.:D

BTW, trackies do not have to shift to sprint.:p
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-13-16, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Reviewing the Cervelo data, I am going to get rid...

Reviewing the Cervelo data, I am going to get rid of my drive train.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-13-16, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I think Doge's son will say anything to get some...

I think Doge's son will say anything to get some time out of the hypoxic tent or get out of Dodge.:D:p

I have found that equipment selection is one of the biggest depends in cycling. I have stuff...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-10-16, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Sleeveless jerseys.

Sleeveless jerseys.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-03-16, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I do not have the Garmin 520 but the Garmin 500,...

I do not have the Garmin 520 but the Garmin 500, 800 and 810 all have a feature to turn on the backlight continuously. I use this feature indoors.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-10-15, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I do not have one so I do not know how it feels...

I do not have one so I do not know how it feels on and handles body heat build up and etc.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-10-15, 12:56 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Yes, that is the one.

Yes, that is the one.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-09-15, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

If and that is a big if...people want to here...

If and that is a big if...people want to here about my wife's records, they want to here it from her not me. I was just trying to help a fellow NorCal racer.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-09-15, 11:56 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I would default to whatever Doge's kid...

I would default to whatever Doge's kid rides.:rolleyes::p

Many of the "fast" skin suits, such as Castelli, are not very durable - big depends. So be prepared to have seams rip that require repair...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-14-15, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

GC ...

GC

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u250/rallen94402/modelo-inconsC3BAtil-de-la-piel-de-.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-13-15, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Not defending Garmin per se because, IMO, Vector...

Not defending Garmin per se because, IMO, Vector needed more work before they introduced them but....I own two Vector power pedals and swap them between bikes all the time. It is really easy and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-10-15, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Velo Sports Center all left turns. Riding at the...

Velo Sports Center all left turns. Riding at the top of the track requires a strong left leg.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-10-15, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I own Quarq, SRM, power tap and Vector but no...

I own Quarq, SRM, power tap and Vector but no experience with Stages.

All power meters have peccadilloes. Notwithstanding that, SRM is serviceable by SRM USA and holds its value over time. One...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-08-15, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I get multiple uses out of wheel boxes plus the...

I get multiple uses out of wheel boxes plus the local shops always have boxes available. In fact, I am sitting in a hotel room in SoCal and when I left NorCal, I took an empty wheel box and put a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-05-15, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

With the wheel technology changing to wider rims...

With the wheel technology changing to wider rims and wider tires for cornering performance and reduced drag at certain yaw angles, I wondered what was being offered for track and what did the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-05-15, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

GC, other than cost of shipping, why can you only...

GC, other than cost of shipping, why can you only bring one set of wheels? I routinely travel with a wheel set in a manufacturers shipping box and check it as luggage with the airlines.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-05-15, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Word. And... I read the double disc...

Word.

And...

I read the double disc comment and was going to post something and thought, that is so lame everyone will know a front disc is uncontrollable in wind or turbulence.

I race a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-15, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I think you have me confused with Cleave. His...

I think you have me confused with Cleave. His stuff looks like new every time he rides it.

I have the, this is pretty funny, "older" technology i.e. narrower rims. What Zipp says is that one...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-15, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Put my 54t on my TT bike and recalibrated the...

Put my 54t on my TT bike and recalibrated the Quarq using Qalvin and a known weight. Raised the slope by 1.27%+. The zero offset changed from -170 to +34. According to Quarq, the zero offset...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-21-15, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

You have me beat. I have a 30t on the rear. ...

You have me beat. I have a 30t on the rear. However, the wheels are a better match.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u250/rallen94402/IMG_3221_zpsn7t4gqih.jpg...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-18-15, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Small bars counter point. I have the 3T...

Small bars counter point.

I have the 3T Scatto bars that I think are 35 cm that I use on the track primarily for team sprint. These became popular when it was discovered that they were worth...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-15, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I use Arundel and they seem to last and hold the...

I use Arundel and they seem to last and hold the bottle with the proviso that I have not done Copperopolis with them. I check out stuff like this at the bike shop that Fudgy and I use. The owner is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-02-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Dear, I need confidence in my chain again: I...

Dear, I need confidence in my chain again:

I suspect the gravel / dirt may have gunked up the chain momentarily. Fudgy and I use a local shop that has a great mechanic who is very good at trouble...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-15, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Or maybe 50 Shades of Doge

Or maybe 50 Shades of Doge
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-15, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Rad.

Rad.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-09-15, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

Too mechanical.... he needs an App.

Too mechanical.... he needs an App.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-05-15, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I do dress rehearsals on the TT bike quite often...

I do dress rehearsals on the TT bike quite often - wheels, skin suit helmet and etc. It is different and feels different to be in race configuration and the bike handles differently. I guess some...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-14-15, 05:08 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

UCI approved training saddle for time trialists.

UCI approved training saddle for time trialists.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-16-14, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,265
Posted By Hermes

I installed electronic shifting on my wife's TT...

I installed electronic shifting on my wife's TT bike after UCI changed the rules for measuring the 75 cm limit on the aerobar extensions. I have D/A and SRAM Red on the rest of the bikes. I have...
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