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03-13-24, 06:56 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

I have a pre-rio iO and a FFWD 5-spoke. I have...

I have a pre-rio iO and a FFWD 5-spoke. I have set all my F200 PRs on the iO.

That said, I now run different tires on them - with heavier duty road racing tires on the FFWD for use at non-major...
01-16-24, 12:18 PM
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Posted By topflightpro

Doge Did Puppy know the woman who was just named...

Doge Did Puppy know the woman who was just named Miss America? Also, has he moved into a fighter jet yet? I ask because she seems really young and is already flying F-16s.
01-16-24, 12:16 PM
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Posted By topflightpro

My nicer road bike is now more than 10 years old....

My nicer road bike is now more than 10 years old. It's got rim brakes, a 130bcd crank and a mechnical 10-speed drivetrain. So, other than being a nice carbon frame, it's pretty outdated.

Part of...
01-10-24, 08:22 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

I used to get up a 5 am everyday to workout...

I used to get up a 5 am everyday to workout before work. During Covid, I fell out of that habit. I'm now back to evening workouts.

I lift 2-3x a week, and I've come to the conclusion that it's...
12-04-23, 10:01 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

I know a lot of people like these:...

I know a lot of people like these: https://buxumbox.com/
11-27-23, 08:13 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

All other things being equal - Yes.

All other things being equal - Yes.
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Posted By topflightpro

First, I agree with Scott - rent bikes and ride...

First, I agree with Scott - rent bikes and ride it a few times.

As you noted, I think the biggest reason for shorter cranks and higher BBs is saftety - to reduce the chances of a pedal strike,...
10-23-23, 10:48 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

If you're racing age for 2023 is 39, you can race...

If you're racing age for 2023 is 39, you can race 40+ cross. Your racing age is marked at the end of the season - which for cross is in early 2024.
10-09-23, 07:44 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

That's new dad power. Pretty much all my...

That's new dad power.

Pretty much all my friends have had fantastic results right after having a kid. (In fact, I once joked with my wife that we should have a kid just so I could get the new dad...
10-02-23, 07:28 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

Congrats TMonk! Also, I hear the sound of a...

Congrats TMonk!

Also, I hear the sound of a trainer can be soothing for a baby.
09-15-23, 07:25 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

I also wonder, how many of those guys who buy the...

I also wonder, how many of those guys who buy the super nice TT bikes choose to specialize in TTs?

I have a super sweet track bike and set up. It's quite high end. But I focus all my time and...
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Posted By topflightpro

Yes. The TT version comes with the TT bars. The...

Yes. The TT version comes with the TT bars. The Sprint versions do not.

The aerobars are generally pretty pricey to buy on their own, and a lot of people do not want or need them, as they...
09-12-23, 07:30 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

I agree with TMonk that you should probably start...

I agree with TMonk that you should probably start by just doing Z1/Z2 riding and slowly build up and see how things go.

I strongly encourage you to take it slowly. Do not over ramp up too quickly....
09-12-23, 07:18 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

You should do the races on 9/30 - it's a great...

You should do the races on 9/30 - it's a great course.
09-11-23, 07:00 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

Also, how old are you. Age can play a huge factor...

Also, how old are you. Age can play a huge factor in how long it takes to recover.
09-11-23, 06:59 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

I wouldn't worry about it too much. (Unless...

I wouldn't worry about it too much. (Unless you're at nationals, in which case Masters will definitely do stupid stuff to try to win a jersey.)

I've seen many more crashes in RRs than crits.
08-23-23, 07:13 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

I focus on sprinting, so I do a lot of short, max...

I focus on sprinting, so I do a lot of short, max power efforts. For any efforts under 60, I have no power targets - I go as hard as I can.
08-18-23, 08:05 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

Congratulations TMonk!

Congratulations TMonk!
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Posted By topflightpro

Have you tried bikegeo.net? it's a good site...

Have you tried bikegeo.net?

it's a good site for comparing frame geometries.

That said, for Track, I think generally bigger is better than smaller.
08-14-23, 11:20 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

That sounds nuts. It kind of reminds me of...

That sounds nuts.

It kind of reminds me of when Google Maps would send me down a route, not realizing that one of the streets they wanted me to cross was a divided 4-lane road with a thin median....
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Posted By topflightpro

Met SuperDave this week at Masters Track Nats and...

Met SuperDave this week at Masters Track Nats and checked out the Stromm. It's a pretty sweet bike.
08-07-23, 07:36 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

How do you do 6 kilos? One kilo is generally...

How do you do 6 kilos?

One kilo is generally enough to wipe me out.
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Posted By topflightpro

Is he still growing? How long til he outgrows any...

Is he still growing? How long til he outgrows any new bike?

That said - size up.
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Posted By topflightpro

If you felt OK on the 58 and had no issues with...

If you felt OK on the 58 and had no issues with standover, then that seems like a good option. Or find something in between, like a 56 or 57.
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Posted By topflightpro

Pretty much any basic aluminum frame should be...

Pretty much any basic aluminum frame should be fine: Felt, Specialized, Dolan. Fuji all come to mind. As for size, it's not a bad idea to size up from your road bike, though track frames at the entry...
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Posted By topflightpro

Probably the same schedule as the last two years.

Probably the same schedule as the last two years.
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Posted By topflightpro

Go for it. You can give the class a try, and if...

Go for it. You can give the class a try, and if you like it, you can look at giving racing a go.

In some ways, you will be at a disadvantage to those who are experienced road racers. But in other...
05-22-23, 06:32 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

I think Cat 5 is now optional, but I could be...

I think Cat 5 is now optional, but I could be mistaken.
04-28-23, 06:40 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

There is a theory that it is better to do...

There is a theory that it is better to do something poorly* than not do it at all. So, if you are not able to complete the full interval, it's better to do as much as you can, and then try the next...
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Posted By topflightpro

Dolan DF4, Velo Flyer BTB or Velobike M2 are all...

Dolan DF4, Velo Flyer BTB or Velobike M2 are all good, reasonably priced frames.
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Posted By topflightpro

Your TK1 whould still be fine. No reason to...

Your TK1 whould still be fine. No reason to replace it. Same for your PM and wheels.

Yes, avoid tubeless.

A lot of people have moved to higher teeth combos. It's more efficient for chain...
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Posted By topflightpro

Don't sweat it too much. I run 170s on my track...

Don't sweat it too much. I run 170s on my track bike. I have long legs, and my fitter said it works for me. (Also, I got a deal on an SRM with 170s). I will say, I do have to be careful to not go too...
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Posted By topflightpro

I've never heard of XCadey, but generally...

I've never heard of XCadey, but generally speaking, you get what you pay for. If you are more of an enduro guy, I've heard positive things about various power pedals, including Favero Assiomos.

As...
03-24-23, 07:37 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

The threads used to be numbered. This was no. 33....

The threads used to be numbered. This was no. 33.

The regular road cycling thread was 41.
03-24-23, 07:36 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

I am again running through back issues. They've...

I am again running through back issues. They've becoming increasingly common, and harder to get over. (I am well into masters racing - so, I guess that makes sense.)

I'm really starting to wonder...
03-20-23, 09:47 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

Aren't you near T-Town? Could you start riding...

Aren't you near T-Town? Could you start riding there?
03-20-23, 09:46 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

I rarely ride on the road anymore. And when I do,...

I rarely ride on the road anymore. And when I do, it's usually over in the industrial park neaby that is absolutely empty on the weekends.

I'm almost always in the garage on the trainer. Sometimes...
03-13-23, 06:57 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

Finished my taxes this week. It's UGLY. My...

Finished my taxes this week. It's UGLY.

My wife got a new job that pays much better than her old job, and I got a very large promotion. And we apparently climbed into new tax bracket - but our...
03-09-23, 08:49 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

There is a big difference between riding and...

There is a big difference between riding and racing.

Riding can be fun.

Racing requires dedicated and focused effort. It is amazing how much work it takes to be a mediocre racers. And the...
03-09-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,387
Posted By topflightpro

Pretty sure Sagan has raced on a aluminum Allez...

Pretty sure Sagan has raced on a aluminum Allez Sprint in a couple of races.
02-28-23, 08:30 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

Good to hear from you. Hope things are going well...

Good to hear from you. Hope things are going well in the Triad.
02-23-23, 07:15 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

I keep getting flats on one particular wheelset...

I keep getting flats on one particular wheelset while riding my rollers. I have replaced the rim tape. Replaced the tubes and tires. Checked for any burrs. Confirmed my PSI is within the tire range....
02-23-23, 07:13 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

Yeah, I hear the mental part. There are workouts...

Yeah, I hear the mental part. There are workouts I generally don't like and don't want to do, and I find it's somewhat inevitable that my performance in those cases is poor.
02-22-23, 08:40 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

While true that being rested would better prepare...

While true that being rested would better prepare you for the 20 min test, there is also a benefit to testing while mid training to see how you are able to hold and push things.
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Posted By topflightpro

I've done training efforts on the track with my...

I've done training efforts on the track with my computer visible. I'll be honest, even with a super large screen, I had a hard time trying to read the info while going all out. I might be able to use...
02-21-23, 11:52 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

This is it. I was instructed to eat a low-fiber...

This is it. I was instructed to eat a low-fiber diet for the five days before the colonoscopy. No fresh fruits or vegetables - only canned or mushy ones. No whole wheat - white bread and regular...
02-13-23, 08:17 AM
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Posted By topflightpro

I have to have a colonoscopy this week. I am on a...

I have to have a colonoscopy this week. I am on a restricted diet all week leading up to it. Basically, I can only eat refined foods - aka junk food.

I'm not complaining - I love junk food - but...
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Posted By topflightpro

But if the higher saddle helps you achieve a...

But if the higher saddle helps you achieve a flatter back and get your arms at a 90-degree bend, then do you benefit aerodynamically? Or would it be a wash?
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Posted By topflightpro

In that case, don't bother with aero bars. Just...

In that case, don't bother with aero bars. Just work on your drop bar starts.
01-18-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,543
Posted By topflightpro

You can only beat those who enter. If no one else...

You can only beat those who enter. If no one else enters, you are still the winner. It's not their fault no-one entered.

And yes, there are many masters national and world champions who have...
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