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Forum: Texas
04-10-13, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,307
Posted By alpha_bravo

I work in Laredo and have yet to see a goat head...

I work in Laredo and have yet to see a goat head (be kind Cycling Gods). I think you'll be fine riding with normal tires in South Texas. I would spend your time preparing yourself for the heat... My...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 10:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,108
Posted By alpha_bravo

I have an item like that called The Stick...

I have an item like that called The Stick (https://www.thestick.com) which I like for my calves and achilles. But it's no replacement for a true foam roller. You just can't get the same pressure with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-13, 03:27 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 14,099
Posted By alpha_bravo

This is so true. Modern cameras have such great...

This is so true. Modern cameras have such great high-ISO performance, having a big maximum aperture isn't as important as it was in the film days. On top of that, controlling depth of field wide open...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-13, 03:21 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 14,099
Posted By alpha_bravo

Photography and cycling are pretty much the only...

Photography and cycling are pretty much the only hobbies I have any more. I've got a D7000, and a few lenses, but the two I use the most are the 50 f1.8 and 70-200 zoom.
...
Forum: Texas
04-04-13, 12:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 24,996
Posted By alpha_bravo

Has anyone ridden out in Big Bend? I'd really...

Has anyone ridden out in Big Bend? I'd really like to plan a trip out there to ride some of the real mountains there. I've hear there are a few good 1000-1500 foot climbs. I don't think there's...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-13, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,719
Posted By alpha_bravo

Thanks, that sounds like it's going to work well....

Thanks, that sounds like it's going to work well. Just out of curiosity, what seat post are you running?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-13, 12:15 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,137
Posted By alpha_bravo

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6929524201_a18f...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6929524201_a18fe1e265_z.jpg

My CAAD9 with Campy Corus. Very soon I plan on finally swapping out the cockpit for Zipp SC and ditching that silly carbon wrapped C2...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-13, 11:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,449
Posted By alpha_bravo

At first thought I rolled my eyes at this post....

At first thought I rolled my eyes at this post. But after thinking about it a bit more, this doesn't sound that crazy to me at all. My health insurance (Fed Blue Cross Blue Shield) pays $30 a month...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-13, 11:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By alpha_bravo

It's mostly a weight / marketing thing. ...

It's mostly a weight / marketing thing.

Adjusting tire pressure to the bare minimum required will do far more to soak up the bumps than trading out for carbon saddle, seatpost, handlebar, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-13, 10:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,396
Posted By alpha_bravo

Rode 30 miles today in bright sun and 78 degree...

Rode 30 miles today in bright sun and 78 degree weather. The only bad part was the wind... my god the wind.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8088/8527284076_bff691aabf.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-13, 09:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 17,719
Posted By alpha_bravo

Any New Fizik Arione R1 and R3 Reviews?

The Arione and I have a solid relationship on the road (hate it while on the rollers). But my two year old saddle is getting pretty torn up around the nose and is in need of replacement.

Has...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-13, 09:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,457
Posted By alpha_bravo

Copyright on YouTube has become a nightmare....

Copyright on YouTube has become a nightmare. Since the pendulum has swung so far in favor of the copyright holders it's really difficult for content holders to fight. Usually you get an offer to...
Forum: Texas
02-09-13, 09:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,069
Posted By alpha_bravo

I am really excited about this ride as it was one...

I am really excited about this ride as it was one of my favorites before the devastating wild fires. I'm excited to see how the park has recovered from them.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-13, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 642
Posted By alpha_bravo

The Garmins have heart rate function built in and...

The Garmins have heart rate function built in and you can buy them as a bundle with heart rate strap and or cadence meter as well. Personally if I were in your shoes, I would look at getting a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-13, 12:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,972
Posted By alpha_bravo

These guys still win in my book: ...

These guys still win in my book:

http://www.boingboing.net/2010/02/09/norwe.jpg

But seriously, that's pretty dang cool!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-13, 10:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,567
Posted By alpha_bravo

Seriously? I guess satire is against the rules in...

Seriously? I guess satire is against the rules in BF now? I've never seen a humorously edited quote be taken down like that...
Forum: Texas
01-14-13, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,305
Posted By alpha_bravo

Apologies for the late reply, I just saw this...

Apologies for the late reply, I just saw this post.

The best bet would simply be to drive down to Gruene and park in the lot there. From San Marcos, there really isn't a short way to get down to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-12, 02:39 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,348
Posted By alpha_bravo

New shoes! My old Shimanos were in dire need of...

New shoes! My old Shimanos were in dire need of retirement.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8352/8308383672_60b9628666.jpg

I love that Cat-5 case, that was previously posted as well. I'm not...
Forum: Texas
12-25-12, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,305
Posted By alpha_bravo

East of I-35 is considerably flatter than the...

East of I-35 is considerably flatter than the West side which is where most of the contours are. With that said, there's nothing too hilly. The first place I would ride is River Road. Park in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,136
Posted By alpha_bravo

I really agree with this post. I'd also add that...

I really agree with this post. I'd also add that since it sounds like you spend a lot of time riding in group rides I'd say go with the Tarmac. If you're drafting off someone else for a large part of...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-12, 01:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,196
Posted By alpha_bravo

It's going to be tough since the new model just...

It's going to be tough since the new model just came out. On top of that Specialized has some tricky rules which don't allow dealers to sell certain items online at certain prices. If you don't have...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-07-12, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 715
Posted By alpha_bravo

A Year in Yellow - Wiggins Documentary

Saw this on my twitter feed. It's an obvious publicity piece Sky put together to commemorate Wiggo's wonderful year. I never really was a fan of Wiggins but I still found this to be an entertaining...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-12, 01:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,651
Posted By alpha_bravo

I've had my two flimsy rubber bands holding my...

I've had my two flimsy rubber bands holding my Garmin onto my bike for 2 years and 9,000 miles on Texas chip seal and heat. I haven't had a single issue so far. The new Garmin mount is a major...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-12, 05:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,791
Posted By alpha_bravo

I was in the same boat as you a couple of years...

I was in the same boat as you a couple of years ago when I bought my CAAD9. Personally I'd go with a smaller size in the CAAD. The Soloist/S1 is a nice bike, it's definitely stiff enough for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-12, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,619
Posted By alpha_bravo

Yikes, that's a bummer. I'm sure Cannondale will...

Yikes, that's a bummer. I'm sure Cannondale will make good on it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-12, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,619
Posted By alpha_bravo

Just out of curiosity, is the dent near the...

Just out of curiosity, is the dent near the chainring? The drive side chainstay naturally flattens out to provide clearance for the chainrings. That's the way it is on my 9, I doubt the 10's are any...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-12, 03:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,378
Posted By alpha_bravo

Get the Argon for sure. It may not be a one off,...

Get the Argon for sure. It may not be a one off, but it's definitely going to stick out among the sea of Specialized, Trek, and Cervelo.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-12, 02:23 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,168
Posted By alpha_bravo

I like Strava and use it. They do have some...

I like Strava and use it. They do have some common sense stuff that helps minimize the gaming such as requiring heart rate data for KOM's. However, there are two things that bug me. First are random...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-12, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,035
Posted By alpha_bravo

The best way to increase resistance would be to...

The best way to increase resistance would be to get smaller drums. I think getting a 3" model would be a better choice if you're spinning out the 4".
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-12, 12:18 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,619
Posted By alpha_bravo

I would say ride until something breaks then...

I would say ride until something breaks then replace it. I'm your same weight and had no issues with the RS-10's for quite a while until a nasty pothole dented the brake track.

While I don't think...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-17-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,457
Posted By alpha_bravo

Agreed, and with Honey Stinger, SRAM, and FRS...

Agreed, and with Honey Stinger, SRAM, and FRS Armstrong is not just and endorsed athlete, he is a partial owner...
Forum: Texas
10-17-12, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,798
Posted By alpha_bravo

They really aren't an issue. However, the times...

They really aren't an issue. However, the times I've ridden them were with the Mad Duck Group so we were able to take a lane. Hall Johnson is where the Buon Giorno coffee shop is (for which the ride...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-14-12, 10:19 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 21,711
Posted By alpha_bravo

I wonder if Lance will have to vacate his...

I wonder if Lance will have to vacate his Leadville 100 victory? I would pay if someone could get a comment from Dave Weins with all this new information.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-14-12, 10:14 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,457
Posted By alpha_bravo

Cycle Sport (from which this list originates) is...

Cycle Sport (from which this list originates) is a GREAT magazine. I think most of the cycling magazines are true rubbish, but Cycle Sport America is different. It's quite a bit more expensive, but...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-14-12, 09:54 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,457
Posted By alpha_bravo

If you draw the line around simply the doping, I...

If you draw the line around simply the doping, I agree with Pcad's thesis completely. He did what he had to do and leveled the playing field.

However, what really surprised me was about the USADA...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-12, 08:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,875
Posted By alpha_bravo

If you've got the cash to burn, by all means go...

If you've got the cash to burn, by all means go for super record. But for all practical purposes record is the same group with just a fraction more weight and some substantial cash savings. I'd buy...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-12, 02:26 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,349
Posted By alpha_bravo

Another thing I like about the thumb lever is the...

Another thing I like about the thumb lever is the stealth pinky shift to a smaller cog when you're ready to drop the hammer while climbing and riding on the tops (not that I've ever been able to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-12, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,318
Posted By alpha_bravo

I think people are finally realizing the benefits...

I think people are finally realizing the benefits of wider tires at lower pressures for overall comfort and durability. I'd say you did really well with your purchase.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-12, 12:40 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 11,575
Posted By alpha_bravo

True it's not always the prettiest, but Shimano...

True it's not always the prettiest, but Shimano far and away has the best front shifting on the market (I have yet to try the new SRAM Red). I'll take the odd looks for that smooth shifting even...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-12, 12:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,608
Posted By alpha_bravo

Wise words these are...

Wise words these are...
Forum: Texas
10-09-12, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,798
Posted By alpha_bravo

Here are two routes I've done in Grapevine: ...

Here are two routes I've done in Grapevine:

The Mad Duck Coffee shop ride:
http://app.strava.com/activities/1414807

Another of my own invention that takes you across the Grapevine dam. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-12, 06:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,036
Posted By alpha_bravo

Taylor Phinney likes his laces. I've never tried...

Taylor Phinney likes his laces. I've never tried them, but I can't really complain about my buckle/Velcro shoe combination I use now.
...
Forum: Texas
09-09-12, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,328
Posted By alpha_bravo

I would ride dam loop clockwise, at the halfway...

I would ride dam loop clockwise, at the halfway point head northwest on Bullick Hollow road and ride Volente loop clockwise. Head back down to finish off dam loop and head up Jester, then Cuernavaca...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-30-12, 07:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,717
Posted By alpha_bravo

I would seriously consider renting a bike and...

I would seriously consider renting a bike and riding Red Rock Canyon loop. Great views and a pretty fun challenge although the loop isn't that long.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-12, 05:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,532
Posted By alpha_bravo

Not sure, still haven't found one to try out and...

Not sure, still haven't found one to try out and that's one of the things that worries me about it. I'd rather have good ventilation and risk bee stings, unless anaphylaxis is an issue.

I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-12, 03:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,532
Posted By alpha_bravo

Personally I think the biggest advantage of Giros...

Personally I think the biggest advantage of Giros air attack helmet will be in reducing bee stings. My three bee and wasp stings were the result of them flying into my helmet and not being able to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-12, 01:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,050
Posted By alpha_bravo

Plus his wheels alone cost more than both my...

Plus his wheels alone cost more than both my bikes put together...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-12, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 873
Posted By alpha_bravo

Shimano has the smoothest front shifting in the...

Shimano has the smoothest front shifting in the business, FSA might be the worst IMHO. I think it's a worthwhile upgrade.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-12, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By alpha_bravo

Congratulations, that's one he'll of an...

Congratulations, that's one he'll of an accomplishment. Don't sell yourself short though, the bike may have helped but it was YOU who made it up one of the toughest climbs in the US.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,831
Posted By alpha_bravo

Which LBS did you buy it from? I don't know...

Which LBS did you buy it from?

I don't know why, but cannondale sizing seems to run larger than other brands. I'm a 51 or 52 on most other bikes, but a 50 felt better to me on my CAAD.
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