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Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-19-20, 01:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,195
Posted By ft_critical

I managed to align my Elite Direto to my P1...

I managed to align my Elite Direto to my P1 pedals by adjusting the smart trainer band tension. This leaves it -7 from calibration using the software - somewhat alarmingly. The P1 pedal, based on...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-12-20, 01:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,195
Posted By ft_critical

Smart Trainer - Accuracy and Calibration

Hi All,

Looking to get peoples experience on how accurate their smart trainers are for power?

My experience, which is in progress, is that I calibrated my Elite Direto recently (owned for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-10, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 654
Posted By ft_critical

Not Rolling Off - Etiquette

Situation.
Pairs rolling turns (i.e., in two lines)
So the guy beside you wants to roll off. You want to stay on the front a little longer.

Questions.
Is there a secrect signal that means...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-27-10, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,876,065
Posted By ft_critical

The ground is unforgiving.... ...

The ground is unforgiving....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4467080700_46234e135a_o.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-10, 12:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,898
Posted By ft_critical

Racing Crash Frequency

Rules:
Race 10 or more times per year.
Cat 4 equivalent or higher.
Crash = something that takes off skin as a minimum.

It would be good to answer:
Is crashing more often correlated to racing...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-22-10, 12:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By ft_critical

Post Crash Repair

Two questions for you.


I sewed up my knicks after my crash this weekend. Am I the only one? 50kmh so a fair bit of sewing, but the results look okay. Jersey is shredded though.

The inner...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-17-10, 04:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,075
Posted By ft_critical

Good grief. Structured training plan. Waste of...

Good grief. Structured training plan. Waste of time until you get enough experience to know what you need to work on. Find every race and group ride you can join in and hang on. You will learn,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-16-10, 02:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,678
Posted By ft_critical

Attack into the wind/cross-wind. This is fine,...

Attack into the wind/cross-wind. This is fine, but unless you are a pro team, I think what is more practical is attack into a cross wind that becomes a tail wind in a matter of kilometers.

Train...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-11-10, 04:50 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,170
Posted By ft_critical

I am 42 and this is my third year of racing but...

I am 42 and this is my third year of racing but the first serious season (really committed.) I race twice a week, I stopped drinking wine, I follow a diet (ish,) I wake up at 0440 twice a week to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-10, 04:29 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,027
Posted By ft_critical

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4423905587_6a1...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4423905587_6a1294c702_b.jpg

Custom
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-10-10, 04:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,184
Posted By ft_critical

128mg per tab I assume, so it says on the jar.

128mg per tab I assume, so it says on the jar.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-09-10, 06:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,018
Posted By ft_critical

Thanks, sorry to create a bit of a storm and...

Thanks, sorry to create a bit of a storm and thanks to Wooduck for clarifying what I am doing so correctly.

Summarising then:

Do
1. Roll through easy for your turn,
2. Take a short turn,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-09-10, 04:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,184
Posted By ft_critical

Will have to check... will answer later

Will have to check... will answer later
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-09-10, 03:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,184
Posted By ft_critical

The Benefits of Magnesium

I was wondering if anyone had had a similar experience with any supplements/vitamins.

I was finding myself pretty irritable, having trouble sleeping and feeling stressed after my big smash up...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-10, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2,898
Views: 446,026
Posted By ft_critical

Probably been covered but... It has come to...

Probably been covered but...

It has come to my notice that:
a great deal of what is yelled at you in races is self-serving bull,
there are way too many 'coaches' jibbering a stream of advice...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-08-10, 07:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,018
Posted By ft_critical

Thanks, this is true. I am hoping by hanging...

Thanks, this is true. I am hoping by hanging around with them as long as possible I will absorb some class.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-08-10, 06:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,018
Posted By ft_critical

Thanks all some good tips. Here is why I asked: ...

Thanks all some good tips. Here is why I asked:
Race A: work on the front too much I have been told by everyone (but I really enjoy helping to write the story of the race.)
Race B: there are two...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-07-10, 06:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,018
Posted By ft_critical

Post your Tricks – for not working at the front of the race

So how do you:
1. Stay near the front of the race,
2. Do no work, and
3. Not get yelled at for making gaps everywhere?

Including tricks for when it is paceline…
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-10, 03:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,668
Posted By ft_critical

That's 'cause back in the day there was nothing...

That's 'cause back in the day there was nothing to buy. Try to get a pro kit in the 70's?

I am sure if there was more gear and more access to it, it would have been more important and more part...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-10, 06:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,600
Posted By ft_critical

If you are good enough, you can wear what you...

If you are good enough, you can wear what you like:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4361153686_61a8572807_o.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-10, 05:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,600
Posted By ft_critical

... ...

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http://www.inter-disciplinary.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/fashion_logo.gif
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-10, 04:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,600
Posted By ft_critical

Sock Length Etiquette, You Decide--:

Much discussed....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-10-10, 04:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,811
Posted By ft_critical

But RacerEx I dreamed my genetic ceiling would be...

But RacerEx I dreamed my genetic ceiling would be so much higher... I will have stern words with my parents.

But seriously, I do hope that it is not that... yet.



Nice summary StefanG. I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-09-10, 10:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,811
Posted By ft_critical

Race before last, I did a lot of work on the...

Race before last, I did a lot of work on the front. Then got in a chase group of just me, chasing a 4 man break. Sitting in no-mans land. Then the 1s came through trailing a bunch of 2s who...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-09-10, 10:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,811
Posted By ft_critical

I confess it has not been fun at all so far. I...

I confess it has not been fun at all so far. I think I will do the rest of the series and if I don't finish one, I will down grade for next time - I think my results will support that with the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-09-10, 09:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,811
Posted By ft_critical

Okay so this is in Australia. 1s have...

Okay so this is in Australia. 1s have international and local pros so they are pretty tough. In truth I should have gone into Cat3 in this particular comp.

But I guess more my questions...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-09-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,811
Posted By ft_critical

Cat3-->Cat2-->OTB = need help

I have started to ride some Cat2 equivalent races and am only lasting ¾ of the crit before being dropped. This is causing me much depression.
I am able to win Cat3 crits and Vets Cat2 crits. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-10, 12:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,468
Posted By ft_critical

Used Pro race, hutchison fusion, lithion and...

Used Pro race, hutchison fusion, lithion and GP4000. The Gatorskin and GP4000 are far superior in grip especially in the wet. I have punctured them, but some objects are just going to do that. I run...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-09, 05:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 906
Posted By ft_critical

I use the wire beaded ones, I think the side wall...

I use the wire beaded ones, I think the side wall is stronger. They are a super ***** to get on and off Campy Neutrons (due to the roll flat rims.) Do note that the wire ones are significantly...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-09, 05:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 906
Posted By ft_critical

I run GP4000 on the front and Conti Gatorskins...

I run GP4000 on the front and Conti Gatorskins rear. I don't rate Hutchison fusion for wear, lithon and Pro are okay but I prefer the grip of the Conti in the wet. Conti make fantastic tyres. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-09, 06:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,272
Posted By ft_critical

If you had had a few drinks at lunch at work it...

If you had had a few drinks at lunch at work it wouldn't have hurt so much on the way home.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-09, 04:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By ft_critical

A Bad Ride....

My sunglasses fell off my helmet during a sprint, dropped my chain at the lights, punctured on gatorskins and had my front light come loose on a technical down hill and try to fall off. I managed to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-09, 04:34 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 7,778
Posted By ft_critical

I do training or group rides twice a week and...

I do training or group rides twice a week and ride on to/home from work. I commute (which is great recovery) 3 days a week, including putting the bike in the car and dropping the kids off, then...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-09, 03:20 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 10,202
Posted By ft_critical

Shimano R132. 5yo. Pros fit, ventilation, price,...

Shimano R132. 5yo. Pros fit, ventilation, price, strap system. Ok stiffness.Cons rubbers on the bottom are worn off, makes them slippery stopped on a slope so I have taken too gluing rubber onto them
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-09, 04:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,612
Posted By ft_critical

Alternative to SPD SL

I have shimano pedals on both bikes. Like it, or used to it, don't know which. Are the shimano cleats the only ones you can buy? Are there any longer lasting alternatives?

Have read this:...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-22-09, 03:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 666
Posted By ft_critical

Racing, seriously for two years, riding for four...

Racing, seriously for two years, riding for four years. My weekly km are 250 to 350 depending on the phase. I race every two weeks. I do group rides, hard ones, twice a week.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-22-09, 02:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 666
Posted By ft_critical

World Masters Games

World Masters Games
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-22-09, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 666
Posted By ft_critical

Racing as training?

I recently received a cycling lesson in a two hour road race. I was out of my class.

I can hang onto the fastest group rides and I trained hard to a plan. I race at club level. I rode faster...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 04:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,867
Posted By ft_critical

Self Massage

anyone do self massage?
do you think it helps?
any websites that improved your technique?
I have one of those homeo massages but the vibrations don't seem to penetrate
I can't really afford a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-09, 09:07 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,337
Posted By ft_critical

Similar with me, I have a Giant TCR that I use...

Similar with me, I have a Giant TCR that I use for B races or the first time I race a course. I have a Cristallo that I save for special racing events. I train on the TCR also. I originally bought...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-02-09, 01:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,129
Posted By ft_critical

Listen to your body and don't feel guilty about...

Listen to your body and don't feel guilty about time off. Everyone plans to ride but athletes plan to rest too.

Two tips on getting the miles up: intensity and distance - only increase one at a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-30-09, 07:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,266
Posted By ft_critical

Ah. Yes, found it then. Happy to join the Moran...

Ah. Yes, found it then. Happy to join the Moran Hall of Fame. Sorry all.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-09, 06:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 482
Posted By ft_critical

I understand your boredom. They went from pic 2...

I understand your boredom. They went from pic 2 - cuts - to pic 1 in several places, in the space of a 120k race.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-30-09, 06:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,266
Posted By ft_critical

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=280314&...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=280314&page=134





But what picture are they talking about?

I have been meaning to have a look at home because Botto puts his photos on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-09, 05:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 482
Posted By ft_critical

Really boring thread about tyre quality

This is dull, dull, dull. I have been using a kevlar tyre on my training steed and the glass, whilst only penetrating twice has put all these cuts in my tyres. The effect of this is that the tyres...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-24-09, 11:00 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 11,917
Posted By ft_critical

Simon Gerrans for a win.

Simon Gerrans for a win.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-24-09, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 505
Posted By ft_critical

Sick Heart

I recently took two weeks off from training, sick with really bad congestion. It stayed mostly in the head region of my body. The week I started back on the bike, I was still a little sick but I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-09, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,876,065
Posted By ft_critical

I know, how embarassing!

I know, how embarassing!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-09, 08:02 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,385
Posted By ft_critical

I hear you, but... I think that there are...

I hear you, but...

I think that there are stategies for B races and strategies for A races. So OTF and who cares is great for B and C races (refering to their importance not the grade.) There...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-23-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,876,065
Posted By ft_critical

Sadly, missed by a tyre width in spite of a big...

Sadly, missed by a tyre width in spite of a big lunge. But as you say I was carrying more speed - all about timing isn't it.

Yep the finish line was on a drag strip, very sticky and a head wind.
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