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01-15-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,262
Posted By BritishV8

Blackberry bRamble - a century around Eugene...

Blackberry bRamble - a century around Eugene Oregon

CycleOregon - I loved riding their week long Classic, but they have shorter rides too

RondePDX - If you miss the group, download the routes...
Forum: Touring
12-26-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,719
Posted By BritishV8

Wanna Ride I also like a lot of the classic...

Wanna Ride

I also like a lot of the classic trucking songs for riding: "Willin", "Six Days on The Road", "Return of the Grievous Angel", etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,580
Posted By BritishV8

I ride a sortof simliar bike to the OP... a Soma...

I ride a sortof simliar bike to the OP... a Soma Smoothie. (Shorter wheelbase... but still steel.) I'm lighter (at ~170 pounds) and not particularly powerful, but I'm fairly hard on wheels anyhow. I...
02-03-21, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,220
Posted By BritishV8

+1, and for training a Favero Assioma power meter...

+1, and for training a Favero Assioma power meter will work great with a smartphone, thus saving or delaying the expense of a separate bike computer.
01-21-21, 11:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,616
Posted By BritishV8

I've suffered three SRAM PowerLink failures in...

I've suffered three SRAM PowerLink failures in the past 10,000 miles... and two of those three times were downright scary because of traffic. It's not good to drop a chain the middle of a busy...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-21, 02:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,877
Posted By BritishV8

2000+... but a bigger difference was that I...

2000+... but a bigger difference was that I climbed much more this year.
12-08-20, 02:43 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,226
Posted By BritishV8

Weight loss hasn't been top priority for me......

Weight loss hasn't been top priority for me... instead I've been focused on getting stronger and faster in hilly terrain. My strategy has simply been to ride faster on hills, more often. For me, it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-20, 12:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,386
Posted By BritishV8

"Depor Village" is the best place I know for bike...

"Depor Village" is the best place I know for bike gloves. They have about 30 different makes of fingerless road gloves, including the nice European brands. Here's a link:...
09-19-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 23,384
Posted By BritishV8

I watched all of stage 18. It was magnificent....

I watched all of stage 18. It was magnificent. I'm no expert, but my opinion throughout was that Kwiatkowski was obviously in far superior form compared to Carapaz on that day. It was their teamwork...
09-17-20, 07:06 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 23,384
Posted By BritishV8

+1!

+1!
09-08-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 23,384
Posted By BritishV8

I thought it might be interesting to do a quick...

I thought it might be interesting to do a quick check on ROI-to-date.

Top-5:
Marc Hirschi: returned 509, cost 6... ratio = 84.83:1
Cees Bol: 583:8 = 72.875:1
Bryan Coquard: 578:8 = 72.25:1...
09-08-20, 06:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,315
Posted By BritishV8

Oh, I think you can relax. Fuglsang finished...

Oh, I think you can relax. Fuglsang finished 139th yesterday and 92ndth today. Surely he can't possibly come back from that deficit... ;)
09-08-20, 01:20 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 23,384
Posted By BritishV8

Velogames scores for stage 10 are up... but with...

Velogames scores for stage 10 are up... but with a pretty conspicuous mistake that'll surely have to be corrected.
09-07-20, 02:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,315
Posted By BritishV8

So, I got curious and did some Googling. ...

So, I got curious and did some Googling. According to one website, Norway only has about 55,000 islands, putting it in distant 3rd place behind Sweden (~221,800) and Finland (~188,000). Denmark...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 30,757
Posted By BritishV8

FWIW, I like Gatorskins just fine for my...

FWIW, I like Gatorskins just fine for my commuter. I don't carry a pump, spare tire, patch kit... I ride in the rain and in the dark. I have no worries about flats.

I have stickier tires on my...
09-01-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 23,384
Posted By BritishV8

I thought you guys might be interested to see...

I thought you guys might be interested to see Sepp's speed, power, and cadence data on today's last hill...

...
08-23-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 14,663
Posted By BritishV8

Okay! You can fill in your picks for the Bretagne...

Okay! You can fill in your picks for the Bretagne Classic now.

What do you guys think... Amund Jansen and Jonas Vingegaard in a spectacular one-two finish?

Probably not, I guess, but this race...
08-20-20, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,222
Posted By BritishV8

So... which pick would Talansky displace?

So... which pick would Talansky displace?
08-18-20, 10:55 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 14,663
Posted By BritishV8

I'm so happy about Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig's win in...

I'm so happy about Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig's win in the dell'Emilia Donne Elite race!!! (And, I can't wait to see a post race interview video!)

I've found you have to be careful about that Velogame...
08-18-20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,223
Posted By BritishV8

Sean Kelly suggested Fuglsang should enter the...

Sean Kelly suggested Fuglsang should enter the Tdf instead of the Giro, but I can't find any indication Astana or Fuglsang is moving that way.
08-06-20, 01:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By BritishV8

I'll be cheering for Odd Christian Eiking of...

I'll be cheering for Odd Christian Eiking of Bergen Norway, who rides for Circus - Wanty Gobert.
07-30-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 14,663
Posted By BritishV8

I'm in! And I'm very, very excited about the...

I'm in!
And I'm very, very excited about the riders I was able to recruit for Strada Bianche.
Not sure what I'll do for Gran Trittico Lombardo though...
07-30-20, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By BritishV8

My pick... Jakob Fuglsang!

My pick... Jakob Fuglsang!
07-30-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 525
Posted By BritishV8

Want to be a professional team manager?

I've been enjoying this "fantasy football for cycling" website for the past few days:

https://www.procyclinggame.com/index.php


Rules are here:

https://www.procyclinggame.com/info/rules
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-20, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By BritishV8

Friday night I replaced a worn out rear...

Friday night I replaced a worn out rear derailleur cable. I used a Jagwire "Sport Slick Stainless" cable this time - $7.15 delivered. I don't know what brand the previous cable was, but on Saturday's...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-20, 01:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,281
Posted By BritishV8

I had Look Keo Blade pedals before installing...

I had Look Keo Blade pedals before installing Assiomas... and I prefer the Assiomas. But I especially prefer the cleats that came with the Assiomas because I think they're a tougher grade of nylon...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,244
Posted By BritishV8

In Agile software development, features are...

In Agile software development, features are typically released in a form that's barely usable. Then, they're incrementally refined and enhanced through subsequent software releases. Feedback from...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,006
Posted By BritishV8

I'm happy with the following combination: ...

I'm happy with the following combination:

Favero Assioma Uno (pedal type) power meter

Wahoo Tickr (chest strap) heart rate monitor

iPhone SE

Wahoo Fitness iPhone app
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-20, 11:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,452
Posted By BritishV8

pm sent. About having a 2nd boa... I'm not...

pm sent.

About having a 2nd boa... I'm not sure how important that would prove. I don't think I've ever loosened or adjusted the velcro (front closure) after getting it right the first time.
...
06-12-20, 11:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,172
Posted By BritishV8

I grabbed the wrong name... the tires I tried...

I grabbed the wrong name... the tires I tried were indeed Cinturatos. One of them got a sidewall cut on the very first ride. The other lasted longer... but still not very long. They were way too...
06-12-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,172
Posted By BritishV8

Are we talking about a road bike, where you might...

Are we talking about a road bike, where you might go 50 miles from home? I tried tubeless... specifically Pirelli PZero 700x25c tires on Fulcrum Racing3 2-way wheels. What an expensive mistake!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-20, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,452
Posted By BritishV8

I recommend Specialized Torch 2.0 road shoes in...

I recommend Specialized Torch 2.0 road shoes in the "reflective" version for the following reasons:

1. They have durable but still reasonably grippy rubber at both the front and rear tips of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-20, 01:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,438
Posted By BritishV8

Suit yourself, but I think this is a better idea:...

Suit yourself, but I think this is a better idea:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/WHEEL-UP-Bike-Bicycle-Front-Frame-Tube-Handlebar-Bag-Waterproof-Mobile-Phone-6/122531236650

I prefer it because it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-20, 02:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,785
Posted By BritishV8

Build it for you, and try to avoid settling for...

Build it for you, and try to avoid settling for "less" than what you think you'll really enjoy riding.

Obviously, you can mix-and-match components. On a Pescadaro, your brakes probably aren't...
03-28-20, 02:12 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 16,313
Posted By BritishV8

Like the OP'er, I ride a drop-bar road bike and I...

Like the OP'er, I ride a drop-bar road bike and I wear glasses. I'm also hearing impaired - mostly in my left ear - so, generally I can hear a nearby car and know to be extra cautious. However, I...
Forum: Commuting
01-16-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,783
Posted By BritishV8

This Portland Oregon company makes great bags: ...

This Portland Oregon company makes great bags: https://northstbags.com/

I had them custom-make a "Morrison" to match the colors of my bike, and I've really enjoyed it. However, I've found I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-20, 10:06 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 23,856
Posted By BritishV8

Two. I really like my Specialized Torch 2.0...

Two.

I really like my Specialized Torch 2.0 road shoes. Earlier today I ordered some toe covers to keep them drier and cleaner in winter weather.

I hang onto an older pair of Garneau road...
01-11-20, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,380
Posted By BritishV8

I have the Uno version, and it works fine with...

I have the Uno version, and it works fine with the Wahoo app on iPhone.

I thought about buying Duo... but from what I could tell, comparing left and right power simultaneously would require a bike...
01-04-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,453
Posted By BritishV8

quote: "Gotta come up with a new goal for the new...

quote: "Gotta come up with a new goal for the new year."

My goal for 2018 was 3000 miles, and I achieved it in the last week of December. After getting hit by a car in November, I didn't think I'd...
Forum: Touring
01-04-20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,943
Posted By BritishV8

I started with CO2, and then purchased a used...

I started with CO2, and then purchased a used Lezyne at my local bike coop. I don't know its model name. Maybe it was already worn out by the previous owner. It was disappointing too..

I upgraded...
12-29-19, 08:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,452
Posted By BritishV8

If you enjoy digging into statistics on Strava,...

If you enjoy digging into statistics on Strava, you may also enjoy the free "Elevate" browser extension. It takes Strava to another level! For example, here's a look at cadence data for your ride:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-19, 03:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,437
Posted By BritishV8

Yep. I'll add that for two years and over 6000...

Yep. I'll add that for two years and over 6000 miles, I've used Gulf Wax with a little bit of PTFE (teflon) powder stirred in. I'm pleased with the results. My process is simpler than what you've...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-19, 08:17 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 27,319
Posted By BritishV8

2 cents 1) (Size) It's winter, so I'm...

2 cents

1) (Size) It's winter, so I'm riding tubed Conti "All Season" 32s. I wish I'd bought 28s instead. If I had newer/wider wheels the 32s would ride better. If I had more clearance at my...
11-13-19, 09:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,853
Posted By BritishV8

I'm currently running Continental Grand Prix...

I'm currently running Continental Grand Prix 4-Season tires (700x32). They're just "okay". The rear tire was punctured Sunday by the sort of staple you might use to attach a poster to a post.

I...
11-13-19, 11:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,853
Posted By BritishV8

I recommend all those farm and forest roads on...

I recommend all those farm and forest roads on the north side of Helvetia. Also, though I prefer paved roads, that loop back around to Scappoose (Dixie Mountain Rd / Otto Miller / Dutch Canyon) is...
11-13-19, 12:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,853
Posted By BritishV8

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1378x674/screen_shot_2019_11_12_at_9_54_47_pm_c45f0b0c720f6ed8bccdd41a5d0e920cc6a686a6.png
I ride some section or other of Skyline fairly often....
09-19-19, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,603
Posted By BritishV8

Nice bike! Lovely color. Great price. I own a...

Nice bike! Lovely color. Great price. I own a Soma Smoothie, and I'm a big fan of the brand. I'd change to bar-end shifters.
09-02-19, 11:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,315
Posted By BritishV8

I prefer an iPhone to a dedicated bike computer. ...

I prefer an iPhone to a dedicated bike computer.

The iPhone display is plenty bright for my eyes - and I usually don't even run it at full brightness. Perhaps thats partly due to the excellent...
08-29-19, 01:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,469
Posted By BritishV8

Yeah... I followed it online as it unfolded. A...

Yeah... I followed it online as it unfolded. A great race in an absolutely gorgeous locations!

Recap videos and dramatic photos can be found here: https://www.arctic-race-of-norway.com/en

I was...
06-18-19, 01:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,285
Posted By BritishV8

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x600/soma_smoothie_cockpit_af8280b2f754c7df7c8d2479411472d43ed4bb42.jpg
I'm joining this thread late and not replying to any post in...
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