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03-01-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,335
Posted By michaelmc

According to my sources, the Philly race will be:...

According to my sources, the Philly race will be:

Circuit race on Saturday (all Collegiate and several USCF races).
TTT (Collegiate and Open/Alumni) and Criterium (Collegiate only) on Sunday.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-08, 05:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,151
Posted By michaelmc

Maybe there aren't many Cervélos out in the...

Maybe there aren't many Cervélos out in the hinterlands of Greater Los Angeles, but here on the East Coast, Cervélos are a dime a dozen, so the Dave Matthews Band comparison doesn't really work....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-08, 06:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,058
Posted By michaelmc

If the Giant crash program doesn't work out, it's...

If the Giant crash program doesn't work out, it's more than likely covered under homeowner's or renter's insurance, minus the deductible of course.
05-10-08, 01:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 608
Posted By michaelmc

Trexlertown (Bob Rodale Fitness Park Crit)...

Trexlertown (Bob Rodale Fitness Park Crit) tomorrow, previously-mentioned Marlton (Circuito de Evesham) next Sunday. Cadence Prospect Park Series races on June 21 and 29.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-08, 12:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,784
Posted By michaelmc

i'm going to work to crush on my 20lb lame ass...

i'm going to work to crush on my 20lb lame ass Dynatac 8000X so that it makes the dude i troll on BikeForums typing on an iPhone feel that much worse about his life, most excellent.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-08, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By michaelmc

6 of one, 1/2 dozen of the other. The Aero have...

6 of one, 1/2 dozen of the other. The Aero have deeper rims (stronger) but fewer spokes (weaker). The Aero will also have a small aerodynamic benefit over the SLX, but not nearly as much as with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-08, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 758
Posted By michaelmc

If you're turning the wheel that much on sharp...

If you're turning the wheel that much on sharp turns, you're doing something wrong.

Some overlap is fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-08, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 468
Posted By michaelmc

Almost definitely too big for you. I'm 6'1", and...

Almost definitely too big for you. I'm 6'1", and I ride a 58. Of course, effective top tube length matters far more than seat tube length (to which 61 and 58 refer), but it's still very likely too...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-08, 08:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,449
Posted By michaelmc

Oh man, DT Swiss 240s hubs are spectacularly...

Oh man, DT Swiss 240s hubs are spectacularly awesome. I LOVE mine. My LBS refers to them as "maybe the best hubs made today" (after I had bought a set elsewhere, not trying to sell me some).
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-08, 05:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,709
Posted By michaelmc

From. (http://www.cannondale.com/company/)

From. (http://www.cannondale.com/company/)
05-03-08, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,231
Posted By michaelmc

Are you trying to be uncool? Everyone knows it's...

Are you trying to be uncool? Everyone knows it's aerospoke front, spoked rear.

;):D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-08, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 893
Posted By michaelmc

Boonen & Bettini >> Lance & Levi

Boonen & Bettini >> Lance & Levi
05-03-08, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By michaelmc

Just because I'm a nice guy:

Just because I'm a nice guy:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-08, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 468
Posted By michaelmc

It's not Turing Machine, but if you like this,...

It's not Turing Machine, but if you like this, check out Turing Machine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_Machine_(band)) (iTunes link...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-08, 02:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,857
Posted By michaelmc

Welcome to satire.

Welcome to satire.
05-01-08, 08:42 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-08, 08:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,857
Posted By michaelmc

Just Say No! to linguistic prescriptivism...

Just Say No! to linguistic prescriptivism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prescriptive).
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-08, 08:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,857
Posted By michaelmc

It would be like a humanzee...

It would be like a humanzee (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanzee). Apocryphal, and a terrible frightening thing if real.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-08, 07:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 950
Posted By michaelmc

Craft. I've tried Giordana, Castelli, and PI, and...

Craft. I've tried Giordana, Castelli, and PI, and Craft destroys them all. Not too much padding, but in all the right places. They've also been relatively long-wearing. You probably don't remember,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-08, 06:59 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,786
Posted By michaelmc

I can't tell if this is ironic or earnest, and...

I can't tell if this is ironic or earnest, and that scares me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-08, 06:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,857
Posted By michaelmc

2001...

2001 (http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/index2001.html).

Also: punk is dead. These are hipsters. Compare:

Punks:
http://www.vivid.ro/vivid70/Pictures70/pictures70/47London_Punks2.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-08, 05:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,857
Posted By michaelmc

While they may appear similar, Repeat DWI...

While they may appear similar, Repeat DWI Offenders are truly working class, while the working class affectation of the SSFG hipsters is merely ironic artifice, carefully constructed from thrift...
04-30-08, 05:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,194
Posted By michaelmc

I doubt you'll have a problem finding someone at...

I doubt you'll have a problem finding someone at HUP to take over.

As to the internship, talk to them. Explain what's going on, tell them that you'll be ready by X date at the latest. Convince...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-08, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,013
Posted By michaelmc

Tacx Tao. Haven't lost a bottle yet on ****tay...

Tacx Tao. Haven't lost a bottle yet on ****tay Killadelphia roads.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-08, 05:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,499
Posted By michaelmc

Only 15 grams more than a Fizik Arione.

Only 15 grams more than a Fizik Arione.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-08, 07:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 511
Posted By michaelmc

Reynolds coat hanger...

Reynolds coat hanger (http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?page=8&description=Coat+Hanger+Carbon+Fiber&vendorCode=REYNOLDS&major=3&minor=4):...
04-26-08, 06:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,238
Posted By michaelmc

It's sort of a self-fulfilling logic: (male)...

It's sort of a self-fulfilling logic: (male) promoters expect low turnout for women's races, so they short them, and so fewer women ride, ad infinitum. That said, there are, at least here in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-08, 07:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,596
Posted By michaelmc

Not really cheaper, but Smartwool running/cycling...

Not really cheaper, but Smartwool running/cycling socks. Awesome stuff.
04-24-08, 02:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,194
Posted By michaelmc

HTFU. Getting shelled racing only makes you f'ing...

HTFU. Getting shelled racing only makes you f'ing stronger. Now HTFU and ride until your quads explode. Repeat ad infinitum. Report your improved results here.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 468
Posted By michaelmc

FWIW, I really like the shape of the FSA compact...

FWIW, I really like the shape of the FSA compact bars and I have large hands.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-08, 06:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 498
Posted By michaelmc

There's all sorts of lust for low-spoke this or...

There's all sorts of lust for low-spoke this or boutique wheelset that, but when it comes down to it, 28- or 32-spoke wheels with high-end hubs and good rims are the best thing going.

If you want...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-08, 06:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 565
Posted By michaelmc

Absolutely. F'ing terrible.

Absolutely. F'ing terrible.
04-22-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 762
Posted By michaelmc

Check out my above post re: Nuun.

Check out my above post re: Nuun.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-08, 10:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,984
Posted By michaelmc

PPL (http://www.pplweb.com/).

PPL (http://www.pplweb.com/).
04-22-08, 07:18 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,091
Posted By michaelmc

http://www.greencine.com/images/static/moonraker_j...

http://www.greencine.com/images/static/moonraker_jaws.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-08, 07:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,362
Posted By michaelmc

I've got Cane Creeks (arguably manufactured by...

I've got Cane Creeks (arguably manufactured by Tektro). Stock pads sucked. KoolStops work just fine. Maybe I'm missing out on some modicum of modulation that Dura Ace would provide, but I'm perfectly...
04-22-08, 07:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 762
Posted By michaelmc

I really like Nuun...

I really like Nuun (http://www.nuun.com/index.php) for hot weather; they're electrolyte tablets that dissolve in the bottle. Almost calorie free, completely sugar free, mild taste and slight fizz...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-08, 08:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By michaelmc

For the brakes at least, try swapping out the...

For the brakes at least, try swapping out the pads to some KoolStop or SwissStop. It'll make a very big difference.
04-21-08, 08:13 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,091
Posted By michaelmc

Pffft. Antiquarians.

Pffft. Antiquarians.
04-21-08, 08:12 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,091
Posted By michaelmc

I answer with full awareness of botto's potential...

I answer with full awareness of botto's potential wrath... Eh. It's fine and all, better than many, but definitely not great.
04-21-08, 07:54 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,091
Posted By michaelmc

Well said. Here's to botto and his loose quick...

Well said. Here's to botto and his loose quick release!
04-21-08, 07:30 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,091
Posted By michaelmc

Screw Yeungling. Try Victory...

Screw Yeungling.

Try Victory (http://www.victorybeer.com/), Yards (http://www.yardsbrewing.com/), Philadelphia Brewing (http://philadelphiabrewing.com/), Dock Street...
04-21-08, 06:45 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,091
Posted By michaelmc

You've obviously never been to Philadelphia...

You've obviously never been to Philadelphia (http://www.phillybeerweek.org/).
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 799
Posted By michaelmc

Force and Rival are functionally identical. The...

Force and Rival are functionally identical. The only difference is in material, and hence weight.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-08, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 341
Posted By michaelmc

The brakes are fine; just swap out the stock pads...

The brakes are fine; just swap out the stock pads (bad) for KoolStops or SwissStops (good).
04-21-08, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 634
Posted By michaelmc

Storm King is fine, but I've not found anything...

Storm King is fine, but I've not found anything that compares to Bell's Expedition. You won't be disappointed. It's superlative.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-08, 12:51 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,508
Posted By michaelmc

Indeed...

Indeed (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080418112341.htm).
04-19-08, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By michaelmc

Well, I think it is indeed worth the cost. Keep...

Well, I think it is indeed worth the cost. Keep in mind that: 1. something is only worth the cost if one can afford it, no matter how high the dollar amount, so if one can't afford $200 for the...
04-19-08, 06:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 983
Posted By michaelmc

Yes, very.

Yes, very.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-08, 06:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,658
Posted By michaelmc

Yes.

Yes.
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