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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-13-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 714
Posted By dizon510

End of season and tapering against my will

I'm hoping to race 3 more crits this month to wrap up my season.

I'm going to out-of-state interviews that take me off the bike for 2-4 days at a time.

I'm flying home tomorrow and I'll have...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-13-11, 10:28 PM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 843,604
Posted By dizon510

lol daniel, if you are going to ride with a power...

lol daniel, if you are going to ride with a power level over 9000, you should get deeper rims or more spokes.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-10-11, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,047
Posted By dizon510

raced my first cat 3/4 crit today, finished 56th...

raced my first cat 3/4 crit today, finished 56th of 77 starters.
tailgunned the entire thing. the goal was just to finish.
i got my second DNF at a 4/5 crit last weekend where a "little hill" took...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-11, 09:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,931
Posted By dizon510

that pricing favors the allez. id skip the...

that pricing favors the allez.

id skip the caad10 5 option unless it was under 1200, the 4 is where its at.

the 2011 caad10 4 with rival+force crank is a great deal, which you could...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 720
Posted By dizon510

make sure your limit screws are set properly. ...

make sure your limit screws are set properly.
consider a high quality cable set.
consider a tighter gearing up front if you run compact (like 50x36).

apex, rival, and force use steel cage.
red...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-11, 02:22 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,084
Posted By dizon510

super bias here because I ride one, but...

super bias here because I ride one, but specialized allez e5's are great entry level race bikes.

i got mine last september. its right there on the edge where affordability and reliability meet...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-22-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,466,406
Posted By dizon510

set out with the intention of 2 hours at 60-70%...

set out with the intention of 2 hours at 60-70% maxHR, probably racing a crit tomorrow.

finished 2 hrs 15 min, around target with avg 137 bpm.

got way too excited at some point apparently, 201...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-22-11, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,436,362
Posted By dizon510

hey daniel, man it was a pain. neither the cane...

hey daniel, man it was a pain. neither the cane creek or campy style headsets worked. local mechanic found something that worked through trial-error.

gonna slam the caad10?

tmonk, i was on LA...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-22-11, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,436,362
Posted By dizon510

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmen...

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=215638&d=1314035023

raced the western collegiate cycling conference 2011 road season on this.
now starting to race NCNCA flat crits as a cat4...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-11, 06:48 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,343
Posted By dizon510

its at 18.4 lb. the difference is in the...

its at 18.4 lb.

the difference is in the wheels. mine are supposed to be 1716g. i went for strength with the Deep Vs. everyone else on my team went for the lighter 30mm kinlin niobium rims on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-11, 06:08 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 10,077
Posted By dizon510

this all started because of gearing selection on...

this all started because of gearing selection on stock bikes, which use a 110 BCD that can be setup with different chain rings relatively easily.

not frame materials.
not frame geometry.
not...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-11, 01:41 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 10,077
Posted By dizon510

^ all of the companies making/marketing steel...

^ all of the companies making/marketing steel road bikes.

i hate those old guys using their jedi mind tricks.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-11, 09:45 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 10,077
Posted By dizon510

i rode the 52/36 11-28 gearing that they are...

i rode the 52/36 11-28 gearing that they are putting on the mid compacts.

its wide. possibly overkill.

the jumps in the 11-28 suck, especially the 19 to 22 shift.

im not a pro. my power to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-11, 01:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,010
Posted By dizon510

well here's the finished product. i think the...

well here's the finished product. i think the shorter stack cone makes the bike look better, worth the hassle.

mine:215500
stock:215501
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-11, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,010
Posted By dizon510

IS42 campy/Italian standard headset and cap...

IS42 campy/Italian standard headset and cap doesnt work either!

local mechanic was able to find an FSA short stack cap that worked, however, not sure of the details though. i think he tried other...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,010
Posted By dizon510

i was under the impression that my frame required...

i was under the impression that my frame required the cane creek standard based on their compatibility document, so i assumed specialized didnt offer the right cap since the website only lists an...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,010
Posted By dizon510

headset/cone spacer info for '11 allez e5 comp

hopefully this helps someone avoid what I did.

if you own this frame, you know it has an integrated headset and comes with a special 20mm cone spacer/dust cap.
you may want to replace it with...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-03-11, 12:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 767
Posted By dizon510

training with groups that faster than you are.

any opinions on this?

im trying to incorporate intensity into my training after a long block of base. ive attended a weekly race-pace crit practice twice now, and I'm definitely not at the same...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-19-11, 08:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,658
Posted By dizon510

i think your response to coke/soda during a ride...

i think your response to coke/soda during a ride will depend on your cardiovascular fitness.

i almost couldnt believe my eyes the first time i saw my coach and others drinking cokes at a stop....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-18-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,658
Posted By dizon510

gatorade shouldnt be causing hydration issues....

gatorade shouldnt be causing hydration issues. hydration is what gatorade is made for. its not meant to supply calories.

sports drinks take advantage of the sodium/glucose cotransporters in the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-18-11, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 555
Posted By dizon510

intervals & repeats a must for crits?

hello forum,

i had my first race since early april yesterday, a 4 corner crit with slight incline on back stretch. i did 13 collegiate races earlier this season with some success in crits. took a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-09-10, 05:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 944
Posted By dizon510

@cappuccino I was primarily referring to...

@cappuccino

I was primarily referring to common factory wheelsets marketed to clydes, which I don't believe put strength as the top priority. If they really wanted strong wheels, they would sell...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-10, 09:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 944
Posted By dizon510

thanks for the responses, I actually intend...

thanks for the responses,

I actually intend to use these wheels for everything, from training to racing.

I proposed such a build because its different from the common factory clydesdale...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-10, 12:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 944
Posted By dizon510

Is this wheel config any good?

hand built
36h front and back
velocity aerohead and aerohead OC
white industry h2 front and h3 rear hubs
sapim cx-ray spokes
sapim brass nipples

any thoughts? (i weight 200lbs)
i like idea...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-10, 10:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,758
Posted By dizon510

2011, 105 bikes, any of them stand out?

there is no right answer, be as bias and subjective as you want.

i'm looking into purchasing a new road bike, shooting for 105 level.

there appear to be some changes in a few 2011 models, maybe...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 921
Posted By dizon510

still stuck on what to do. I didn't mention in...

still stuck on what to do. I didn't mention in the first version of the post, but the shop I went to doesn't charge any labor for building the bike up. I was just thrown off since the parts other...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-20-09, 01:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 921
Posted By dizon510

Build-up in store at retail or buy a complete?

I'm looking to spend $1000 on a new bike. I'm not sure which route to take. Going to a store, picking out components, and building up a bike seems to be very expensive because every individual part...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 674
Posted By dizon510

really? i dont like the main streets. Instead of...

really? i dont like the main streets. Instead of taking Santa Monica Boulevard/Wilshire, i prefer taking texas/arizona. On my daily ride, i take glendon as much as possible as opposed to westwood...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-09, 12:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 674
Posted By dizon510

have you tried using alternate routes? the main...

have you tried using alternate routes? the main streets are a straight shot but you might be losing time if you are worrying about the buses cutting in front of you. maybe try minor streets that run...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-24-09, 11:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 729
Posted By dizon510

water weight toys with my emotions as well. dont...

water weight toys with my emotions as well. dont be discouraged, if you enjoy riding your bike and it keeps you active, keep it up. i used to drop significant weight after football...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-09, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By dizon510

my mtb conversion

i thought i should upload a picture of my bike. this is the bike that was stolen from me and quickly recovered by the LAPD. After getting it back, I flipped the stem and had a rigid fork put in. I...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-09, 08:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 29,763
Posted By dizon510

the representative from kryptonite requested the...

the representative from kryptonite requested the police report. By cost effective, I was thinking I would be paying $17 + shipping for a lock that I still wouldn't trust on its own. The guys at the...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-09, 07:13 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 29,763
Posted By dizon510

I didnt send the lock yet. I went down to the...

I didnt send the lock yet. I went down to the police station to make sure my bike was removed from the stolen item registry and I found out it costs $17 to get a copy of a police report. I'm not sure...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-09, 07:57 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 29,763
Posted By dizon510

Wow, i just noticed that the thief installed some...

Wow, i just noticed that the thief installed some inch long T shaped pins into the ends of the grips to keep them on tighter. This thief knew what he was doing stealing the bike and riding the bike...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-09, 07:36 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 29,763
Posted By dizon510

GOOD NEWS! I just got back from picking up my...

GOOD NEWS! I just got back from picking up my bicycle from the LAPD. When I reported my bicycle stolen, I had my receipt and the serial number was on it. The LAPD contacted me after recovering the...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 29,763
Posted By dizon510

I emailed Kryptonite and they replied. "Without...

I emailed Kryptonite and they replied. "Without the Anti Theft already in place we would be unable to compensate you for the bicycle. However if you would like to send us the violated lock, keys, and...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-09, 01:10 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 29,763
Posted By dizon510

The U lock went around the frame, rear wheel,...

The U lock went around the frame, rear wheel, bike post, and cable that wrapped around the front wheel. This method is supposed to be more secure than what sheldon brown does. thief just cut that...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-09, 10:32 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 29,763
Posted By dizon510

The lock is a "Kryptonite KryptoLok® series 2...

The lock is a "Kryptonite KryptoLok® series 2 ATB". I'm not really familiar with tools so I cant judge how it was cut. The faces of the metal on each side of the cut do not look very smooth. The...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-09, 10:08 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 29,763
Posted By dizon510

Bike stolen, Kryptonite U-lock cut

So my bike was stolen today, the top of my Kryptonite U-lock was on the ground and the U in the dirt a few feet away. The lock was cut straight through. The bike was parked in the middle of a plaza...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-09, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By dizon510

Rigid fork, how much should it cost?

I went down to local shop a while back and the guy there told me it would cost about $100 for a rigid fork and $40 for labor to install. I'm just curious, is that a fair rate? I see that I can pick...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-09, 11:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,077
Posted By dizon510

Over the bars I go, again.

So I decided to go for a nice ride down to the beach and back. Seemed like a great way to start off the day. That is, until I went over my handlebars, scratched up my hands and got a nice little rub...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-16-09, 06:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,109
Posted By dizon510

After a couple of days on my forte 26 x 1.25...

After a couple of days on my forte 26 x 1.25 slicks, I can say the difference from my 26 x 2.0 knobbies is HUGE. I find myself using a much higher range of gears because pedaling has become so much...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-14-09, 09:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 722
Posted By dizon510

new slicks and new questions

I just replaced my stock Bontrager Connection Trail 26x2.0 stock tires on my trek 4300 with some cheap forte 26x1.25 slicks from performance.

Being about 230lb, I noticed the new slicks deform...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By dizon510

I was riding close to the curb/parked cars...

I was riding close to the curb/parked cars because I had read @ http://www.bikelink.com/law_safety.htm that this was the policy in California.

"Duty of Bicycle Operator: Operation On Roadway. VC...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-09, 09:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,257
Posted By dizon510

first commuting experiences and questions

Ive had my trek 4300 mountain bike for about a month now. Ive been using it to get to/from class and my job on campus, as well as getting around town. My daily commute is generally trouble-free. I...
Forum: Southern California
04-02-09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By dizon510

Santa Monica shop recommendations?

There are a number of shops in Santa Monica and I was wondering if anyone has positive or negative feedback on any of them
Forum: Commuting
03-22-09, 01:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,691
Posted By dizon510

thin slicks on trek 4300?

I just bought a trek 4300 about two weeks ago to commute to school/around town. its great. ive been told that its a good idea to replace the stock knobby tires. The stock tire is a Bontrager...
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