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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-17-18, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,663
Posted By island rider

System Six comes with a power meter?

I love the bike, but I'm a little surprised that they've packaged it with a power meter. It would seem that the market for these bikes is probably primarily made up of people who already have power...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-17, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,913
Posted By island rider

This is why I ask. I was shocked when he said a...

This is why I ask. I was shocked when he said a 51. I've bought more brands than I care to count, and he and I are the same height and inseam. Everything I have ever bought has been 55-57.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-17, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,913
Posted By island rider

Orbea Orca Sizing

A friend is considering an Orbea Orca. He is 5'10 with a 31 inseam and is being guided toward a size 51. Is Orbea wildly different in their sizing than everyone else out there? It seems he should...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-28-16, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,477,906
Posted By island rider

Wait, they're not the same guy? Maybe one is the...

Wait, they're not the same guy? Maybe one is the other's father... someone should make a movie about that.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-28-16, 05:55 AM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,477,906
Posted By island rider

Now that's funny. Cold medicine + not paying...

Now that's funny. Cold medicine + not paying attention + ? Would you believe I actually went back and corrected his last name from Sandberg?

Ironically though, much like getting his name right...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-27-16, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,477,906
Posted By island rider

Adam Samberg - He's either your thing or he's...

Adam Samberg - He's either your thing or he's not. Or he's kind of your thing in which case you can determine for yourself whether this single thing is truly your thing... or not.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-20-16, 06:30 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,477,906
Posted By island rider

Same here. Complete tear down and re-build...

Same here. Complete tear down and re-build annually.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-06-16, 01:15 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,477,906
Posted By island rider

I was thinking about you this weekend when I did...

I was thinking about you this weekend when I did Devil's Kitchen. That's such a stupid road...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-30-16, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 558,581
Posted By island rider

I would hate to have to swap cranks in the middle...

I would hate to have to swap cranks in the middle of an omnium... Plus all of my bottom brackets are currently different.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-30-16, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 558,581
Posted By island rider

Do you SRM guys have more than one? I am...

Do you SRM guys have more than one?

I am having quarq issues. I have two that are several years old now and are apparently bad, and one new last year which is still good. One of the older ones...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-30-16, 11:02 AM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,477,906
Posted By island rider

Stay strong CDR.

Stay strong CDR.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-18-16, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 113,178
Posted By island rider

I know there are Ebay stores in some areas, but...

I know there are Ebay stores in some areas, but not around here. UPS doing that would surprise me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-17-16, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 113,178
Posted By island rider

x3 'cept I don't wanna try track. Too many bikes...

x3 'cept I don't wanna try track. Too many bikes as it is.

(Anyone know somebody who will sell all my spare crap for me (bike and non-bike)? I'd give them a big cut. Like a percentage of all...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-12-16, 11:33 AM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,477,906
Posted By island rider

you know life is going well when you flat during...

you know life is going well when you flat during an interval ... on your rollers.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-16, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

If I were to do two races at the Rent, do I get a...

If I were to do two races at the Rent, do I get a new number, or the same number?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-14-16, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

I got screwed with work anyway.

I got screwed with work anyway.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-14-16, 07:31 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

Thanks. I am sorely in need of race experience....

Thanks. I am sorely in need of race experience. (Notwithstanding the display you saw at orchard beach) I am more fit than I've ever been and keep having bad things happen in races, generally because...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-14-16, 07:14 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

No Hartford CCAP race this year. Straight from...

No Hartford CCAP race this year. Straight from the horse's mouth.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-14-16, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

I was planning on trying tonight for the first...

I was planning on trying tonight for the first time. You think it's worth it?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-13-16, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

I'm likely seeing Aidan tonight. I'll ask him.

I'm likely seeing Aidan tonight. I'll ask him.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-12-16, 08:23 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

They are putting on the New Haven Grand Prix in...

They are putting on the New Haven Grand Prix in September.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-12-16, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 113,178
Posted By island rider

I think that's right on point. I could be more...

I think that's right on point. I could be more specific in my descriptions. For instance, Dave Jordan guys always strike me as safe to be around. But hell, maybe it's just me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-12-16, 07:31 AM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 113,178
Posted By island rider

That was the same guy who almost took out the...

That was the same guy who almost took out the field on like lap 4 of the RR when he took his hand off the bars and was gesticulating wildly in defense of his teammate who violated the double yellow...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-11-16, 07:35 AM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 113,178
Posted By island rider

The "sketchy cornering" in the Crit may have been...

The "sketchy cornering" in the Crit may have been mine. In my defense I was on the inside up front on the last turn when someone decided they really wanted to be where I was. I got pushed out to the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-05-16, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 113,178
Posted By island rider

Funny, I don't remember water in that turn. No...

Funny, I don't remember water in that turn. No rain until I was leaving after the 4s race. Got into my car as the deluge began. I spent the first 5-10 laps of the masters race wondering what I had...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-04-16, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

See, this is why I am actually nervous about...

See, this is why I am actually nervous about doing this. Between the course, the rain, the championship and the risk tolerance of racers in proximity of NYC, I'm actually afraid I will be too timid...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-04-16, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

I was just planning on latching onto your wheel.

I was just planning on latching onto your wheel.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-02-16, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

I'm in the midst of a debate on this one. 35-44...

I'm in the midst of a debate on this one. 35-44 has 9 entries. Cat 4 has 15 entries. If the numbers stay small I have less concern about the NYS Championship leading to increased risk, but a big...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-01-16, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 113,178
Posted By island rider

Nuff said.

Nuff said.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-16, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

Ha, no. Facebook? If you were looking at Phil's...

Ha, no. Facebook? If you were looking at Phil's feed you might have seen a pic of three guys in kits standing next to each other with me in the middle. I can assure you, when I get on a podium the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-16, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 830
Posted By island rider

I'm going to try and do a few days of the Tour de...

I'm going to try and do a few days of the Tour de Suisse Challenge, but the logistics might be a nightmare. I'd love to track down a tour group that could just handle the whole thing for me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-16-16, 04:43 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 86,845
Posted By island rider

Pika Packworks | Bicycle Travel Cases and Bike...

Pika Packworks | Bicycle Travel Cases and Bike Luggage (http://pikapackworks.com/)

I've had great success with it, if you can track down the interview CDR mentioned you'll be able to see why. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-16, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 830
Posted By island rider

This is awesome! Now I need to figure out how to...

This is awesome! Now I need to figure out how to get a bike over there. Bring my own, rent or buy. I am really tempted to buy a Canyon...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-16, 06:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 830
Posted By island rider

Yes, I said buying. What better way to tell the...

Yes, I said buying. What better way to tell the story than ... you know where I got this bike? But renting would be preferable.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-16, 06:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 830
Posted By island rider

Riding Switzerland / watching the Tour de Suisse ... or both

I'll be in Switzerland for business during the tour de suisse. I'll be in Zurich, but will be able to take a few days after meetings to travel a little. I was thinking of getting a bike (buying or...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-13-16, 06:01 AM
Replies: 1,691
Views: 113,178
Posted By island rider

We are hard wired for that. It's why I keep...

We are hard wired for that. It's why I keep thinking basic training would be a fun thing to repeat, or repeating law school would be a good break from real life. It's also the only reason any woman...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-12-16, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

Borderline stupid, but I need the practice. ...

Borderline stupid, but I need the practice. Mostly I need to keep the rubber on the road. The rest will work itself out.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-12-16, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

I signed up for everything I could (effectively...

I signed up for everything I could (effectively giving them an extra $10 or 20 I know). What I do remains to be seen, but the operating plan right now is do the 4/5 and shatter the field early with...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-11-16, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 785
Posted By island rider

Zurich to start, but I may have some freedom...

Zurich to start, but I may have some freedom thereafter.

Awesome though. I didn't realize the timing.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-11-16, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 785
Posted By island rider

Any special suggestions? You assume...

Any special suggestions?



You assume any of these are mutually exclusive.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-11-16, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 785
Posted By island rider

Headed to Switzerland for work. Anyone have suggestions for bike related things...?

I'd love to get my hands on a bike and ride up some crazy mountains. Moreover, I recall there being some brands you can only buy in Europe. I think Canyon used to be Euro only? Anything bike...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-10-16, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

I don't think I would survive it well, but I...

I don't think I would survive it well, but I think 2 is do-able and 3 might be a good test for the legs. I'm just trying to decide my goals that day.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-10-16, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

I was looking forward to Kermissing but then my...

I was looking forward to Kermissing but then my firm decided they wanted to have our off-site that day lasting until at least 6. "Oh, we are going to discuss the future of the firm. Sorry, can't...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-10-16, 09:53 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

Orchard Beach? I think I'm going to do it, but...

Orchard Beach? I think I'm going to do it, but can't decide what fields and how many races.... thoughts (yes I'm still a 4)? It kind of feels like I could race all morning long, and maybe that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-16, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

Skipped Lime Rock. Turned out for the best since...

Skipped Lime Rock. Turned out for the best since I spent the day in bed getting sick to my stomach from about noon until about midnight. Like clockwork every hour. It was odd. Wife thinks it was...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-28-16, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18,065
Views: 1,477,906
Posted By island rider

So, I glued up a set of Vittoria tubulars. I just...

So, I glued up a set of Vittoria tubulars. I just put the wheels on the bike in anticipation of tomorrow's ride. When I did, I noticed that they put the rotational direction arrow pointing in the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-28-16, 08:24 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

Saturday would mean I could race.

Saturday would mean I could race.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-28-16, 08:23 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

That really does suck. I would have brought the...

That really does suck. I would have brought the family out and done that as a trade off for not doing Bear. Although I would have missed Lime Rock, which I am looking forward to.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-28-16, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

Well, I signed up not realizing the date and now...

Well, I signed up not realizing the date and now I think I'll end up eating the fee. There is 0 chance I can race on Mother's day and not have it cost me $60,000. (The rough price of a new Volvo...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-27-16, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,328
Posted By island rider

I think I am sacrificing my bear mountain race...

I think I am sacrificing my bear mountain race fee for the good of my marriage.
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