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07-08-10, 08:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,738
Posted By justinb

Others may have a better answer, but I would...

Others may have a better answer, but I would guess HTC-Columbia is interested in helping with the chase to ensure the break gets caught, but not really willing to burn up their leadout train guys...
07-05-10, 12:19 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,621
Posted By justinb

Horner seems to say...

Horner seems to say (http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/horner-tour-organisers-got-what-they-deserved) that there was one spot in particular that everyone thought was unsafe (the descent where the big...
07-05-10, 10:55 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,621
Posted By justinb

True, if we're talking about podium in Paris. ...

True, if we're talking about podium in Paris. It's just that of all the ways to lose time, crashing is the least satisfying from this fan's POV, and it's nice to have a few more players mixing it up...
07-05-10, 09:48 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,621
Posted By justinb

Vande Velde +9:49. Done before he gets a chance?

Vande Velde +9:49. Done before he gets a chance?
07-01-10, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,406
Posted By justinb

The fatter knobbies provide and take exactly what...

The fatter knobbies provide and take exactly what you think they would relative to a more traditional CX tire... tons of traction, tons of rolling resistance, and some nice cush in rougher spots. ...
06-29-10, 07:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,193
Posted By justinb

Cancellara or the field?

Cancellara or the field?
06-21-10, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,086
Posted By justinb

Go here...

Go here (http://forums.mtbr.com/showpost.php?p=6650253&postcount=872), be happy. You can fit Bonty 1.8's (with perhaps some shaving of knobs in the rear).
05-12-10, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 792
Posted By justinb

Any frame you want. ...

Any frame you want. (http://forwardcomponents.blogspot.com/2008/12/eccentric-bottom-bracket-patent.html)...
02-23-10, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,210
Posted By justinb

Ergo's and midges are a great combo. A better...

Ergo's and midges are a great combo. A better match than Shimano STI, imo.

Set it up so the drops are the primary hand position, and everything else falls into place. The thumb shifter is very...
10-28-09, 01:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,063
Posted By justinb

+1. If the question is not riding to CX practice...

+1. If the question is not riding to CX practice or a trail, I would just suck it up and put on the miles. If you really like your muds and don't want to wear them, buy some cheapy semi-slicks for...
10-13-09, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,241
Posted By justinb

It's a truss fork. I'm no...

It's a truss fork. I'm no framebuilder/structural engineer, but I think it does help serve as a shock absorber, or more accurately allows the regular fork blades to be built to flex without loss of...
10-13-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,241
Posted By justinb

Rim manufacturers are really conservative. I...

Rim manufacturers are really conservative. I regularly run 44s on OpenPros, and McClung owners are fond of 2.3 Exiwolfs on OpenPros, about as wide as you can get in a 700c tire. (Picture shows a...
10-04-09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 783
Posted By justinb

Odd, maybe. Fun, definitely. Try this. ...

Odd, maybe. Fun, definitely.

Try this. (http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=355649)
10-02-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 693
Posted By justinb

When I raced SS, I put 2 masterlinks in my chain...

When I raced SS, I put 2 masterlinks in my chain such that I could easily shorten it by removing the necessary links after the cog change.
10-01-09, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 693
Posted By justinb

If you can't ride a CX bike, a rigid 29er is the...

If you can't ride a CX bike, a rigid 29er is the next best option, IMO. 33-20 might be a little low though, maybe look for a 42t chainring or a 16t cog. Also, your geared 26" bikes are fine. No...
10-01-09, 11:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,811
Posted By justinb

While I don't think it would blow the bead off...

While I don't think it would blow the bead off (unless it was already compromised by installation, as mentioned elsewhere in this thread), I personally would find 75psi in a 35mm tire unnecessarily...
09-22-09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,767
Posted By justinb

This^^ Also, I concur that the mustaches are...

This^^

Also, I concur that the mustaches are a reasonable choice for general riding, but haven't yet found a situation where I'd prefer them over drops, least of all actual cross racing.
...
09-04-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 603
Posted By justinb

The OpenPro/Ultegra's are always a great option,...

The OpenPro/Ultegra's are always a great option, and are in fact what I ride on for most of my singletrack/fireroad excursions. A lot of times though, I find myself wishing for something a little...
08-31-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,057
Posted By justinb

In addition to the durability and delicateness of...

In addition to the durability and delicateness of 10 speed drivetrains already mentioned, I would add that I find CX racing to be one discipline where having a nice narrow progression of gears isn't...
08-28-09, 04:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,612
Posted By justinb

None of you are racing in AZ, I guess. ...

None of you are racing in AZ, I guess.

Some of our early season races have temps in the 90s. For most of those, we do handups (I know, not legal). Also, on one course that only had...
08-28-09, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,007
Posted By justinb

We did this in 6th grade science... made the...

We did this in 6th grade science... made the rockets out of paper towel tubes and other cardboard. Each kid ponied up a couple of bucks for his/her engine, then we went out to the field and...
08-27-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By justinb

The Cane Creek/Tektro levers are a good visual...

The Cane Creek/Tektro levers are a good visual and ergonomic match to Campy 9 and 10 speed ergos.

As far as modifying the hood to fit, you may want to give these guys...
08-25-09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By justinb

yes

yes
08-18-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By justinb

I'm a skinny runt (152 lbs), but I'm able to run...

I'm a skinny runt (152 lbs), but I'm able to run most 32/35 clinchers down around 35 psi for most off road stuff, and 28 psi for smoother courses that don't have rim dinging features in them.

In...
08-17-09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By justinb

My favorite tires for CX singletracking... ...

My favorite tires for CX singletracking...

...the IRC Mythos CX Slick (http://www.irctire.com/tires/mythos_cx_slick.html) (the best mixed pave/gravel/singletrack tire I've tried)
...the Panaracer...
08-06-09, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 927
Posted By justinb

Gotta love jogging 2km in mtb shoes with a bike...

Gotta love jogging 2km in mtb shoes with a bike in hand. :thumb:
07-23-09, 02:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,040
Posted By justinb

Being able to produce power in an aero position. ...

Being able to produce power in an aero position. Zabriskie is so good at TT's not because he has insane power numbers (for a pro, he doesn't), but because he can produce high power in a really aero...
07-23-09, 01:47 PM
Replies: 352
Views: 15,794
Posted By justinb

2009...

2009 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_National_Time_Trial_Championships)
07-22-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,191
Posted By justinb

I think Wiggins has a chance to be a GT contender...

I think Wiggins has a chance to be a GT contender over future years if he focuses on road riding instead of track pursuit. We could potentially see many epic battles with Contador punching on the...
07-22-09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 923
Posted By justinb

Thor is a stud descender. I think he did a...

Thor is a stud descender. I think he did a substantial amount of work on his own to earn those points. That said, is the peleton full of "junior racers" going to do Cavendish/Columbia any favors? ...
07-22-09, 11:20 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,096
Posted By justinb

I think it's pretty clear from Kloden's...

I think it's pretty clear from Kloden's performance following AC's attack that he wasn't sticking with the group no matter what. That said, you are correct, If Kloden maintains contact on the...
07-22-09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,096
Posted By justinb

Exactly. I'm no fan of the move... it's all risk...

Exactly. I'm no fan of the move... it's all risk with a very minimal reward. However, to insinuate that Contador is now riding for Saxo.:rolleyes:
07-22-09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 520
Views: 22,379
Posted By justinb

I would give a strong measure of tactical credit...

I would give a strong measure of tactical credit for Contador's wins to Bruyneel. I doubt today's move was sanctioned from the car.
07-22-09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,096
Posted By justinb

Frank and Andy were headed to the podium after...

Frank and Andy were headed to the podium after this stage regardless of what AC did.
07-22-09, 10:55 AM
Replies: 520
Views: 22,379
Posted By justinb

It is pretty unscientific, but I do think it's...

It is pretty unscientific, but I do think it's interesting that Armstrong, Kloden and Wiggins are within 4 seconds after that little thought experiment.
07-22-09, 10:24 AM
Replies: 520
Views: 22,379
Posted By justinb

To me, the point is not to keep AK around for...

To me, the point is not to keep AK around for AK's podium position, but rather to make sure the yellow jersey isn't isolated on the descent. It turned out ok, but it wasn't necessary.
07-22-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 520
Views: 22,379
Posted By justinb

Essentially yes, but with unnecessary risk...

Essentially yes, but with unnecessary risk involved.
07-22-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 520
Views: 22,379
Posted By justinb

I concur. It's almost like he took off, then...

I concur. It's almost like he took off, then remembered that he had 15k of descending to go after he crested the hill... oops.
07-22-09, 09:49 AM
Replies: 520
Views: 22,379
Posted By justinb

On the Schlecks, perhaps a significant amount...

On the Schlecks, perhaps a significant amount (though 1:30 to catch Andy is a lot). On Contador, probably none. More importantly, he's 1 minute clear of Wiggins which may be enough for that TT.
07-21-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,387
Posted By justinb

I keep waiting for Wiggins to slide off the back...

I keep waiting for Wiggins to slide off the back as well, but he covered every Schleck attack today, dealt with Saxo's crazy pace to the bottom of Petit St. Bernard, and even launched his own attack....
07-20-09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 12,535
Posted By justinb

Frank Schleck can barely get himself down the...

Frank Schleck can barely get himself down the mountain in one piece (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTL3dMRXs3E). Andy is better, but I wouldn't call it a strength. Contador and Kloden are both...
07-19-09, 01:34 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,887
Posted By justinb

It's not that the lead is exceptionally huge,...

It's not that the lead is exceptionally huge, it's who has the lead.

Imagine Tiger with a 3 stroke lead and 2 to play, or the Jordan Bulls up 6 with 2 minutes to go, or Federer with a 5-4...
07-19-09, 01:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,057
Posted By justinb

The hoods position on my Bell Laps feels the same...

The hoods position on my Bell Laps feels the same as any other drop bar I've used, save the Midge. I don't even notice the flare in the drops that much, especially compared to the Midge.

I...
07-19-09, 01:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,602
Posted By justinb

Success in the Giro does not equal success in Le...

Success in the Giro does not equal success in Le Tour (ask Denis Menchov) nor does a poor Giro performance mean a poor Tour.

My money is on Wiggins peaking for Le Tour and riding into shape in...
07-19-09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3,163
Views: 144,573
Posted By justinb

I like Wiggins right now as well. That TT is...

I like Wiggins right now as well. That TT is perfect for him.
07-18-09, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3,163
Views: 144,573
Posted By justinb

JV says: (http://twitter.com/vaughters) ...

JV says: (http://twitter.com/vaughters)

"That had nothing to do with George or Columbia. Wiggo almost lost 15 seconds the other day due to a split. We can't have that happen again."
07-18-09, 10:17 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,916
Posted By justinb

This^^ I would say Nocientini is a much...

This^^

I would say Nocientini is a much greater threat in the mountains than George. Lest we forget, he earned his yellow on the climb to Arcalis. That said, both of them are losing 3+ minutes...
07-16-09, 04:50 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 9,464
Posted By justinb

Looking at the profile, it seems like the Cat3...

Looking at the profile, it seems like the Cat3 climb at 18.5km isn't much of a climb following the first Cat3 at 8km.
07-16-09, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,076
Posted By justinb

You make an excellent point about Tyler's first...

You make an excellent point about Tyler's first tour. The one thing that may work against him is the makeup of his team. Though Dean, Maaskant, Millar and Pate have been doing a great job getting...
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