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Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

So I thought about it. The short answer is...

So I thought about it. The short answer is because the sponsor's stroke some BA checks which enable the team to operate. :D

I can't seem to get the long answer condensed down enough. It would...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

Let me think about some and come up with an...

Let me think about some and come up with an answer.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

i apologize, but you need to rephrase your...

i apologize, but you need to rephrase your question/questions because I have no idea what you're wanting me to answer. maybe someone else can rephrase it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

Exactly. Unfortunately, the pro riders don't have...

Exactly. Unfortunately, the pro riders don't have much say in what they get to use. They are speaking up, at least the prez of their association is about a possible safety issue that could endanger...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

One of those years around 2002, I caddied for a...

One of those years around 2002, I caddied for a guy down from the PGA tour. He didn't have enough status that week for the PGA event, so he was down on the triple A version whatever it was called...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

But his contract is probably written that way and...

But his contract is probably written that way and can be changed if he needs to. It prevents those blowups like the one your fellow Pony, Bryson DeChambeau had a few years ago. Those aren't good for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

What's the old automotive saying? Something like...

What's the old automotive saying? Something like win on Sunday sell on Monday. Someone help me me out here.

As it relates to this thread, I'm glad I'm just a lowly comsumer buying my own stuff. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

Mizuno used to win the iron count every year by a...

Mizuno used to win the iron count every year by a wide margin until the equipment contracts got ridiculous. If a player doesn't have an equipment contract, there's a really good chance he/she'll have...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 04:42 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

No, they were a mixture of Mizuno MP 14 and MP...

No, they were a mixture of Mizuno MP 14 and MP 29s stamped with the Swoosh. He also used those terrible Nike drivers as did Rory McKilroy. As it was in those days, a player would sign a contract,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

Not so in golf. I caddied some on one of the...

Not so in golf. I caddied some on one of the tours. Back before the hat/bag/apparel? deals, when it was mostly equipment deals, it was all about the money. Bad equipment deals cost many a pro golfer...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 6,281
Posted By seypat

As it relates to the thread, I would define...

As it relates to the thread, I would define "skills" as something learned through practice, not something a person is born with. For example, running the 110M hurdles requires more skill than running...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

That may not even be Hansen's own opinion. He's...

That may not even be Hansen's own opinion. He's just communicating the association's opinion.
03-25-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 7,457
Posted By seypat

Or something like this. I pass monsters like this...

Or something like this. I pass monsters like this one on Rt. 95 heading south in the fall and north in the spring. I passed one with 5 225s on back a few years ago. Looked it up and it was over a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

If you look at this Top Secret video, you can...

If you look at this Top Secret video, you can clearly see the impact was hard enough to cause the "explosion."

https://youtu.be/4-Qj58o87sY?si=GPOjqSEroaGlZinl
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,844
Posted By seypat

It's possible the failure on the first ride was...

It's possible the failure on the first ride was caused by the armband on the jersey or the Cervelo you were riding at the time. Did you have tire noodles on the first ride? It could have been the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 696
Posted By seypat

This, if it's a sprint tri. Afterwards you can...

This, if it's a sprint tri. Afterwards you can evaluate and think about where you want to go from there. You might find out tri is not for you. If you decide to move on to clipless, here's how to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By seypat

You gonna take a stab at the DeGent hookless rims...

You gonna take a stab at the DeGent hookless rims thread? :D
03-10-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,655
Posted By seypat

If you read/watch some of the industry...

If you read/watch some of the industry articles/videos about Trek's troubles, those same ideas are discussed.
03-10-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,655
Posted By seypat

And golf club shafts.

And golf club shafts.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 814
Posted By seypat

I don't sprint anymore because I have so much...

I don't sprint anymore because I have so much power the front wheel comes off the ground and I end up doing a wheelie. You should see the size of the fish that manage to wiggle off my hook right...
03-10-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 511
Posted By seypat

Gleaming the tube. ...

Gleaming the tube.

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0097438/
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

A few years ago on a ride, I thought I heard a...

A few years ago on a ride, I thought I heard a flock of turkeys take flight. I looked around/behind me and it was a rider with crabon wheels whooshing instead. I'm glad it wasn't a flock of seagulls....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

I'd vote for A.

I'd vote for A.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

This, and my fat ass would have me hovering close...

This, and my fat ass would have me hovering close to the danger zone. What hasn't been talked about yet is if one's weight flucuates 2 or 3lbs from day to day. The pressure and weight measurements...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

You forgot about the sound. Ditch the crabon and...

You forgot about the sound. Ditch the crabon and you'll stop looking over your shoulder for that Pterodactyl that's swooping down to carry you off for dinner.
03-08-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,334
Posted By seypat

It seems like there is a general rule about...

It seems like there is a general rule about weight/height ratio which determines whether you should sit/spin or stand/grind. Something like over 2lbs/inch you should sit and spin.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 07:46 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

Can we get some decent, zoomed in footage of the...

Can we get some decent, zoomed in footage of the wreck? I'm not seeing the sudden, violent deceleration from hitting an immovable object hard enough to break a supposedly strong sidewall rim. I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 608
Posted By seypat

Is the rim hooked or hookless? I've read...

Is the rim hooked or hookless? I've read somewhere that hitting a rock can break your rim and cause your tire to blow off even if you have a tire noodle installed. In any event, I'd trash the rim and...
03-08-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,685
Posted By seypat

Maybe it's one of the skus that'll disappear in...

Maybe it's one of the skus that'll disappear in the Trek downsizing rightsizing. Better get yours now before they're gone.
03-08-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,004
Posted By seypat

https://www.squidbikes.com/products/chamois-work-s...

https://www.squidbikes.com/products/chamois-work-shorts
03-08-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,334
Posted By seypat

This. If it's a long climb, I'll stand 1 minute...

This. If it's a long climb, I'll stand 1 minute every 10 to keep the cramps away.
03-07-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,823
Posted By seypat

If you search for info on the web, the situation...

If you search for info on the web, the situation does not appear to be good.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,186
Posted By seypat

I don't think it will save any watts. In fact, it...

I don't think it will save any watts. In fact, it will add a bunch of watts.......as in WTF are those things? :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

If the pro riders are the ones that want...

If the pro riders are the ones that want something investigated, then it needs to be investigated.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

There was a 2nd rock on the grassy knoll. I don't...

There was a 2nd rock on the grassy knoll. I don't think anyone's believing the single rock theory. It's just a conspiracy/cover up by Big Rim/Tire.
03-05-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,319
Posted By seypat

The thread's making me think of the legendary...

The thread's making me think of the legendary Samurai Jack and his buddy the Scotsman. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 01:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,119
Posted By seypat

That's getting into Frank Booth territory.

That's getting into Frank Booth territory.
03-03-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,381
Posted By seypat

You can't ride them after Labor Day either.

You can't ride them after Labor Day either.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

https://bikerumor.com/uci-to-perform-urgent-study-...

https://bikerumor.com/uci-to-perform-urgent-study-of-hookless-rims-tubeless-tires-to-address-safety-concerns/
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,267
Posted By seypat

That's reducing weight anyway you look at it. :D

That's reducing weight anyway you look at it. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,511
Posted By seypat

So if the UCI bans them, does that mean that...

So if the UCI bans them, does that mean that hookless is "getting the hook?" :roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,133
Posted By seypat

For me, it depends on what type of load it is...

For me, it depends on what type of load it is putting on the body. High cardio effort/lower on the muscles means no insomnia. Lower cardio effort, but more load on the muscles means I'm tossing and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11,511
Views: 204,542
Posted By seypat

That's the one. Take your beating like a man and...

That's the one. Take your beating like a man and learn something from it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11,511
Views: 204,542
Posted By seypat

The crash did have an an impact on your race. It...

The crash did have an an impact on your race. It put you at less than 100%, in healing mode for the rest of the week leading up to the crit. You could have crashed on your road bike as well. Your...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 11,511
Views: 204,542
Posted By seypat

Maybe you should have thought about that earlier...

Maybe you should have thought about that earlier in the week when you decided to ride MTB in Richmond(and crashed/suffered an injury) How important is/was that crit race to you? If it's not...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11,511
Views: 204,542
Posted By seypat

Now you're not even going to race? Tell the...

Now you're not even going to race? Tell the family to stay at home. Get out there and get your ass handed to you and maybe you might learn something from it. You have to learn to deal with the bad as...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 11,511
Views: 204,542
Posted By seypat

https://trainright.com/tapering-week-before-race/

https://trainright.com/tapering-week-before-race/
02-29-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,988
Posted By seypat

The bike certainly makes a difference at the...

The bike certainly makes a difference at the water cooler discussions. If you want to be the boss there, you better spend your life savings on a once in a lifetime wunder bike. It better have...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,188
Posted By seypat

Put some Gulf decals on the rims and you should...

Put some Gulf decals on the rims and you should be good to go. If you're in the Southeast, go with STP decals instead. People will think you're the King.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,188
Posted By seypat

It's always about the details. :D

It's always about the details. :D
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