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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-10-17, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1,031
Views: 92,706
Posted By octaneTom

Local C race — 30 minutes. First crit in 10 years...

Local C race — 30 minutes. First crit in 10 years and only 3rd crit ever.

Sat 9th wheel for 30 minutes. Didn't do a great job from hiding from wind or moving up in the group when I had some...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-04-17, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8,473
Views: 777,445
Posted By octaneTom

I discovered this online yesterday, then tried...

I discovered this online yesterday, then tried last night with success to allow the Kickr SNAP to use an external power meter for ERG mode:

The process
Using the Wahoo Companion App on your...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-17, 08:29 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 562,269
Posted By octaneTom

I picked up a Bolt as I decided to finally...

I picked up a Bolt as I decided to finally upgrade my ancient 500. Really, really like it. Super adjustable screens that are easy to customize via the phone app, turn-by-turn directions, all kinds of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-09-17, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,480,498
Posted By octaneTom

Mostly been lurking in here. 20 min FTP...

Mostly been lurking in here.

20 min FTP retest last night — 195w in November, tested at 240w last night. Just want to thank everyone that's contributed to that Bike Forums Workout Recipe thread -...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-03-17, 11:01 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 37,057
Posted By octaneTom

hack, yes, they added workouts earlier this year....

hack, yes, they added workouts earlier this year. There's a pretty decent library of pre-created workouts and the Custom Workout creator is pretty easy to use as well, so you can create/tweak...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-03-17, 09:36 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 37,057
Posted By octaneTom

If anyone is interested, I've taken a bunch of...

If anyone is interested, I've taken a bunch of the workouts from the BikeForums Workout Recipe Book and converted them to Zwift Workout files (.zwo) as best I could using the software.

You can...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-13, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 814
Posted By octaneTom

I have teammate who has rode w/ people that...

I have teammate who has rode w/ people that pre-rode the route and they told her they're running maxxis re-fuse 700x25s, FWIW.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-13, 10:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 814
Posted By octaneTom

I'll be there as well - my first time also. I'm...

I'll be there as well - my first time also. I'm planning on racing the 'cross bike - Salsa Las Cruces w/ 28-spoke Mavic Open Pros that I've got a pair of 28c Conti Grand Prix 4Seasons on. Only issue...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-08-09, 08:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,148
Posted By octaneTom

11 1/2 mile (Catalpa if you're west of Main...

11 1/2 mile (Catalpa if you're west of Main Street in Royal oak, Gardenia once you're east of Main Street) is a good road to cycle on, especially going west. Going east, I've taken it to John R and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-21-08, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 637
Posted By octaneTom

These are nothing like Belgian ales. They are...

These are nothing like Belgian ales. They are Imperial Stouts - the alcohol content IS very high but they are very much distinctive as stouts and taste nothing like a Trippel or any other Belgian...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-21-08, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 637
Posted By octaneTom

Race Report (also: BEER REPORT)

I guess I should write a report instead of just lurking in here if I really want to learn something.

This was my second race ever. 1st race report: hung in the pack, tried to break with 3 laps to...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-08-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 328,314
Posted By octaneTom

Yes! 4th day outside in a row. GO APRIL! ...

Yes! 4th day outside in a row. GO APRIL!

Snuck out at lunch time for a quick 23 miles with another dude here at the office. Rode, showered and back at my desk in just over 2 hours. LOVE living...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-07-08, 09:43 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,852
Posted By octaneTom

I've been out about a half a dozen times - this...

I've been out about a half a dozen times - this Saturday most recently. Catalpa/Pierce/Cranbrook all seem fine. Pierce from 12 mile to 13 mile and Cranbrook are actually EXCELLENT after the repaving...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-06-07, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,092
Posted By octaneTom

How about some trainer recommendations? I'm in...

How about some trainer recommendations? I'm in the market for one - quit the gym and no longer have access to spinning classes.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-04-07, 07:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 773
Posted By octaneTom

Thanks for the info Doug - better to know that...

Thanks for the info Doug - better to know that now than make the hour drive on Sunday. My fault for waiting too long. Have fun - see you out there next year.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-04-07, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 773
Posted By octaneTom

Cool Doug, I appreciate it.

Cool Doug, I appreciate it.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-03-07, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 773
Posted By octaneTom

So I just realized that I missed the registration...

So I just realized that I missed the registration deadline on this — online registration was supposed to close last Friday (I was thinking this Friday for some reason...) — but the Active.com link is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-07, 08:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,203
Posted By octaneTom

I thought for sure this was going to be another...

I thought for sure this was going to be another Shimano/Campy poll.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-07, 07:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,468
Posted By octaneTom

Here's a pic of my NX7: ...

Here's a pic of my NX7:

http://www.octanedesign.com/tom/blueNX7.jpg

I am supremely happy with this bike. The geometry is spot on for my long legs/long arms/shortish torso. Bike handles amazing,...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-23-07, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 328,314
Posted By octaneTom

9/23 yes - 43 hilly miles up and around Franklin,...

9/23 yes - 43 hilly miles up and around Franklin, Wabeek, West Bloomfield.

45 minutes into the ride I reached down to grab my front water bottle along Franklin. It wasn't there..."****, must have...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-21-07, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 882
Posted By octaneTom

Wow, thanks for the heads up - I've never heard...

Wow, thanks for the heads up - I've never heard of this. Definitely going to head up there one of these weekends. The thought of 60 smooth miles with little stopping sounds awesome.
Forum: Great Lakes
09-11-07, 06:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 709
Posted By octaneTom

I headed out after work for a quick spin before...

I headed out after work for a quick spin before coming back into the office for some more good, clean fun (crazy deadlines right now.) Got caught in a brief downpour, but it cleared up after about 10...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-29-07, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6,086
Views: 328,314
Posted By octaneTom

Sun/Mon/Tue yes! Work is finally not-so-crazy:...

Sun/Mon/Tue yes! Work is finally not-so-crazy: only MOSTLY crazy now.

Apparently, I didn't get the memo, but it's reseal your driveway week in West Bloomfield, MI. I swear, on my ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 479
Posted By octaneTom

routeslip.com bikely.com etc.

routeslip.com
bikely.com
etc.
Forum: Great Lakes
08-21-07, 08:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,593
Posted By octaneTom

Yeah, I missed my mark by about 20 minutes (damn...

Yeah, I missed my mark by about 20 minutes (damn clients!) but got in 30 somewhat hilly miles in seriously overcast skies that thankfully never opened up. What a great ride.
Forum: Great Lakes
08-21-07, 12:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,593
Posted By octaneTom

Rain is officially GONE - it's beautiful out...

Rain is officially GONE - it's beautiful out today. I predict I'll be on the bike by 5:15 (the advantage of having my studio across the street from my condo.)

See you on the roads.
Forum: Great Lakes
08-20-07, 01:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,593
Posted By octaneTom

Your post and bike FROM THE FUTURE is freaking me...

Your post and bike FROM THE FUTURE is freaking me out, but it's good to know that we'll be able to get back on the roads Thursday.

I gave my bike a good cleaning yesterday and I'm thinking tonight...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-07, 12:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,451
Posted By octaneTom

Does the bike come with a Centaur option? Centaur...

Does the bike come with a Centaur option? Centaur and Ultegra are usually almost dollar for dollar. I'm running Campy Centaur 07 on my ride and really love it.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-01-07, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,331
Posted By octaneTom

I'm thinking more Big Black "Racer X"

I'm thinking more Big Black "Racer X"
Forum: Great Lakes
07-19-07, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,318
Posted By octaneTom

Hey kelmurfee, Welcome aboard—I live on...

Hey kelmurfee,

Welcome aboard—I live on Oakland County (Royal Oak) as well - some other folks on here do to. It seems there's a fairly active cycling community out here on the west side.

Enjoy...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-16-07, 07:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,852
Posted By octaneTom

rsd - Yeah I grew up on the east side and it's...

rsd - Yeah I grew up on the east side and it's pretty crazy around that side of town for cycling. Will you have a car+rack? Stoney Creek is not too far if you want to do the loop around the park a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-07, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,806
Posted By octaneTom

Ha, David! Nice to see the Eros has found a great...

Ha, David! Nice to see the Eros has found a great home. Dig the Brooks saddles and wheels. Hope it brings you lots of great miles!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-07, 01:23 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,806
Posted By octaneTom

I'll share my Bikesport experience, which was a...

I'll share my Bikesport experience, which was a mix of good and bad:

Made an appointment for initial fit. Showed up on time, then waited an hour to get fit because Tom was working with another...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-07, 11:29 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,806
Posted By octaneTom

Hey Gromit, Yeah - I got it at Bikesport....

Hey Gromit,

Yeah - I got it at Bikesport. Just picked it up - only have one short ride on it so far, but it felt so amazing. Accelerates like crazy and I really like the road feel, handling and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-07, 06:50 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,806
Posted By octaneTom

http://www.constructor-inc.com/tom/blueNX7_bikePor...

http://www.constructor-inc.com/tom/blueNX7_bikePorn.jpg

Blue NX7 Frame
Aerus Fork + Headset
Campy Centaur 07 Group
Deda Magic Stem + Bars
Campy Zonda Wheels
Time RXS pedals

Pure magic.
Forum: Great Lakes
07-10-07, 09:01 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,852
Posted By octaneTom

Wow, I think you're just riding in the wrong...

Wow, I think you're just riding in the wrong places. I live in Royal Oak and my "standard" route is pretty uneventful, and actually has some really nice areas of smooth pavement and beautiful...
Forum: Great Lakes
06-29-07, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,371
Posted By octaneTom

There are some good trails at Stony Creek,...

There are some good trails at Stony Creek, Bloomer Park, Pontiac Lake, etc. in the near metro-Detroit area.

Here's a map of trail locations:
http://www.mmba.org/library/maps/se.gif

Here's...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-11-07, 08:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 985
Posted By octaneTom

Motorad - If you want to try an easy...

Motorad -

If you want to try an easy Wolverine ride, the Wednesday night ride that goes from Royal Oak out to Cranbrook and back is a pretty low-key, easy paced 25-mile loop. It might be a good...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-05-07, 12:47 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,737
Posted By octaneTom

I'm the lurker recovering from major knee surgery...

I'm the lurker recovering from major knee surgery (http://www.carticel.com/medprof/aboutcarticel/aboutcarticel.asp), who's really anxious to get back on my bike, reading this forum obsessively and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,323
Posted By octaneTom

Also: Atwater Vanilla Java Porter = delicious

Also: Atwater Vanilla Java Porter = delicious
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-07, 12:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,323
Posted By octaneTom

Yes, Detroit is not the friendliest bike town. ...

Yes, Detroit is not the friendliest bike town.

With that, said though, there are some decent places to ride. As BikeLover said— in the evenings (if there's not a Tigers game) and on the weekend,...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-12-06, 07:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,226
Posted By octaneTom

The times I've been on the ride everyone was on...

The times I've been on the ride everyone was on road bikes, but the pace isn't too fast—can he keep a steady 16-17mph pace on his mountain bike? If so, he's probably fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-06, 09:40 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 13,626
Posted By octaneTom

6'0" Ride a 59cm Bianchi Eros w/ a 130mm stem. ...

6'0"
Ride a 59cm Bianchi Eros w/ a 130mm stem.
I have monkey-like arms and legs.
Forum: Great Lakes
08-29-06, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,636
Posted By octaneTom

Brian - These guys have group rides along...

Brian -

These guys have group rides along Hines Drive:
http://www.lmb.org/saddle/

I think the Dearborn Tri + Swim club also does rides along Hines Drive...
http://www.swimfasttrifast.com/
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-06, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,433
Posted By octaneTom

I think I'd recommend on focusing on the wine,...

I think I'd recommend on focusing on the wine, food, culture, art and scenery and if happen across a bike shop, so be it.

Have fun—Florence is beautiful.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-06, 11:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 797
Posted By octaneTom

Yes. I have a Mirage equppied Bianchi and there's...

Yes. I have a Mirage equppied Bianchi and there's nothing sweeter than a hard push on both thumb levers at once to get you from the big ring/biggish cog combo to the middle ring/middle cog combo or...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-28-06, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,226
Posted By octaneTom

Yeah, no worries on the Detroit thing, it's all...

Yeah, no worries on the Detroit thing, it's all perfectly safe. (I might be the wrong person to ask because I went to school at WSU and have my business right downtown so I'm pretty familiar with the...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-26-06, 11:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,226
Posted By octaneTom

The Belle Isle ride is at a pretty casual pace....

The Belle Isle ride is at a pretty casual pace. It's around 16-18mph with lots of chatting—very laid back and easy going. Once it hits Belle Isle, they do a loop around the park and you get a chance...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-06, 08:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 762
Posted By octaneTom

I'd say about 85% of time in the 42 (flats,...

I'd say about 85% of time in the 42 (flats, rolling) and 15% of the time in the 52 (downhills, some flats). I've never used the 30—it's really, really flat in SE Michigan...there are two decent sized...
Forum: Great Lakes
08-25-06, 07:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,226
Posted By octaneTom

Michigander - I mostly ride alone, but I've...

Michigander -

I mostly ride alone, but I've only done the Royal Oak to Belle Isle 3rd Saturday loop w/ Wolverine (around 60 miles). I've heard the Tue/Thu rides from Beverly School are pretty...
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