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10-18-19, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
On last Saturday's hard club ride, I somehow injured/strained my popliteus muscle. It's a small muscle behind the knee. It's less sore now, but it's something I have never injured before and I honestly don't know how I even injured it since it's an external rotator of the foot/tibia and cycling should not really use it.
The main symptom is mild pain/discomfort behind my knee when leg fully extended/knee locked.
The main symptom is mild pain/discomfort behind my knee when leg fully extended/knee locked.
10-18-19, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I'd be tempted if it was a mountain bike.
I always wanted one of these BITD:
I always wanted one of these BITD:
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Can't you find a used version of the bike you wanted on eBay?
10-18-19, 04:49 AM
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Also, people put way too fancy components on them and then charge a fortune. I just want a bare frame so that I can slap my spare 105 groupset on it.
10-18-19, 05:27 AM
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Every 8 months or so, I think, "man, it might be fun to put together a light, budget build with an Allez Sprint...." and then I do the math and it doesn't make any sense.
10-18-19, 06:14 AM
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Cold this a.m. and it's not even cold yet: long tights, wool jacket, and vest. Just ordered a packable wind jacket from Pactimo.
#wintersucks
#wintersucks
10-18-19, 06:15 AM
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Well, well, well - Michelin has finally decided to join the road tubeless party! It doesn't look like they'll be available until March, but I probably won't need any new tires until then, anyway.
10-18-19, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Cold this a.m. and it's not even cold yet: long tights, wool jacket, and vest. Just ordered a packable wind jacket from Pactimo.
#wintersucks
#wintersucks
...and then, in MN, it gets really cold and I get on the trainer like any sensible person should.
10-18-19, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Try dropping your seat 3mm. I have had that and think the cause is related to extension. I think it’s a tendinopathy.
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10-18-19, 06:31 AM
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Yeah, but a small change in the angle of your ankle flex, at the bottom of the pedal stroke, can throw everything off substantially. Something to consider.
10-18-19, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
Vic Fangio and John Elway are gonna get fired.
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10-18-19, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Cold this a.m. and it's not even cold yet: long tights, wool jacket, and vest. Just ordered a packable wind jacket from Pactimo.
#wintersucks
#wintersucks
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10-18-19, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Good thought. The thing is, I have had the same exact setup on my bike for a decade, so I am doubting that as a cause. But if a recurrent or persistent problem I will consider.
I'm sure yours is good, but I've had bikes set up suboptimally for years.
10-18-19, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
The thing is, I have had the same exact setup on my bike for a decade, so I am doubting that as a cause.
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10-18-19, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Oh, I'd still take one of those Trimbles 
One of these, but in that Specialized rainbow trout livery would be way more fun, though. I'd wanna get those Chicago deep dish rims done up too.
One of these, but in that Specialized rainbow trout livery would be way more fun, though. I'd wanna get those Chicago deep dish rims done up too.
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Amateur bike racing is just a fun thing, as far as I know, there's no penalty for not winning.
10-18-19, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
It seems like the first cold ride each fall leaves me thinking, "why am I doing this? This is dumb." Then I let one or two riding opportunities pass, because of the chill. Then I get cranky at being cooped up. Finally, I'll bundle up and venture out again... and it's not so bad. Somewhat enjoyable, even.
...and then, in MN, it gets really cold and I get on the trainer like any sensible person should.
...and then, in MN, it gets really cold and I get on the trainer like any sensible person should.
I wish I could ride to work on the trainer, but anything is preferable to driving. Aside from the overall suck, the drive home with my hands elevated on a cold steering wheel seems to trigger my Raynaud's like nothing else. I bought electric gloves just for that, last winter, but they only helped a little. My hands will go numb from cold while I'm riding, but Raynauds is more aversive and take longer to go away.
I seem to be able to do the commute down to the single digits, which is about all we get around here. I will only do workouts when it's above 25º F and not blowing too hard.
10-18-19, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
I hate to tell you this, Doc, but you ain't got the same body that you had 10 years ago. Just sayin'...
#GeritolSaysSo
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10-18-19, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Every 8 months or so, I think, "man, it might be fun to put together a light, budget build with an Allez Sprint...." and then I do the math and it doesn't make any sense.
I didn't keep track of the current build cost -- the all carbon Record phase.
I think it's just as well.
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
Amateur bike racing is just a fun thing, as far as I know, there's no penalty for not winning.
10-18-19, 07:18 AM
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It still wears the Planet X brakeset from the first phase.
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Amateur bike racing is just a fun thing, as far as I know, there's no penalty for not winning.
10-18-19, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
This was just a 4 mi commute!
I wish I could ride to work on the trainer, but anything is preferable to driving. Aside from the overall suck, the drive home with my hands elevated on a cold steering wheel seems to trigger my Raynaud's like nothing else. I bought electric gloves just for that, last winter, but they only helped a little. My hands will go numb from cold while I'm riding, but Raynauds is more aversive and take longer to go away.
I seem to be able to do the commute down to the single digits, which is about all we get around here. I will only do workouts when it's above 25º F and not blowing too hard.
I wish I could ride to work on the trainer, but anything is preferable to driving. Aside from the overall suck, the drive home with my hands elevated on a cold steering wheel seems to trigger my Raynaud's like nothing else. I bought electric gloves just for that, last winter, but they only helped a little. My hands will go numb from cold while I'm riding, but Raynauds is more aversive and take longer to go away.
I seem to be able to do the commute down to the single digits, which is about all we get around here. I will only do workouts when it's above 25º F and not blowing too hard.
As an aside, is the Metro not convenient to you? PT, and not having to own a car, is one of the things that I miss most about NYC.
10-18-19, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
Did you go to the Corning museum or drink any wine while up there? Both are recommended by DougRNS.
And the wines are so much better than you would think. Best bets are the dry Rieslings and Ravines and Forge are the best places to get those. The Wine Spectator scores are almost always in the 90s often as high as 93. Herman Wiemer also has good whites, but they are a very good choice for Cabernet Franc reds. Not as heavy a style as Bordeaux and Cali, more like Loire Cab Francs. Wiemer also excels in the sweet, dessert wine category. IMO avoid the Pinot Noirs. Also in the Loire style, but not worth the time and money. Prices are uniformly reasonable. One other place we like is Anthony Road. We enjoy wine touring in the Finger Lakes every bit as much as in the California districts.
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No matter where I go, here I am...
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10-18-19, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by rjones28
My initial Allez build cost $1,984 five years ago. That was the all aluminum Veloce phase.
I didn't keep track of the current build cost -- the all carbon Record phase.
I think it's just as well.
I didn't keep track of the current build cost -- the all carbon Record phase.
I think it's just as well.
10-18-19, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
That's mighty hardy! For a long time, I used to throw in the towel at about 20°, for both commutes (when I was still in NY) and recreation. I tend to go a little lower than that these days, but single digits is pushing it.
As an aside, is the Metro not convenient to you? PT, and not having to own a car, is one of the things that I miss most about NYC.
As an aside, is the Metro not convenient to you? PT, and not having to own a car, is one of the things that I miss most about NYC.
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10-18-19, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Every 8 months or so, I think, "man, it might be fun to put together a light, budget build with an Allez Sprint...." and then I do the math and it doesn't make any sense.
10-18-19, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
Vic Fangio and John Elway are gonna get fired.
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