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03-18-24, 10:06 PM
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Posted By TMonk

Think I have a negative enough TSB to actually...

Think I have a negative enough TSB to actually need a rest week.... first time in the 6 months since LIlly has been born lol. MIL was visiting for a long weekend and I took some time off work on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

+1 also our beaches and mountains are better...

+1

also our beaches and mountains are better than yours Velo Vol . And they're still better even after the weed wears off
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

I have Di2 Ultegra 12sp on my TCR and etap 11...

I have Di2 Ultegra 12sp on my TCR and etap 11 speed on my TT bike, and they have both performed flawlessly, minus when I forget to charge em
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Good idea. Wolf tooth has a cute "color shop"...

Good idea. Wolf tooth has a cute "color shop" for that sort of stuff.

I do like the purple but the grips area bit too thick at 6.5 mm. When they wear out I will probably try some of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Just got back from some riding: 2.5 hrs...

Just got back from some riding:

2.5 hrs road, 2,000' climbing and 46 miles
15 min pit stop at home, cleat swap
1.5 hrs on the new MTB

Windy, but otherwise nice out.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

It's a random D2C brand. They are going big on...

It's a random D2C brand. They are going big on the marketing these day it seems like, although most have never heard. I doubt it will ever get as big as like Canyon, por ejemplo.

I feel pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,283
Views: 60,161
Posted By TMonk

Switched back to wet lube on my MTB. I like to...

Switched back to wet lube on my MTB. I like to ride in riparian and/or mountain ecosystems, so a wet or muddy drivetrain happened often enough to piss me off and ruin the wax job.

Road, TT, track,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 10,514
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Posted By TMonk

Here's the new MTB. The cockpit has been swapped...

Here's the new MTB. The cockpit has been swapped out, but otherwise it is mostly stock. Need to put a lighter saddle on there (I think I got somethin' in my bins), and some carbon rims, although...
03-14-24, 11:56 AM
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Posted By TMonk

Zwift "Big Spin" ride again this morning. Got the...

Zwift "Big Spin" ride again this morning. Got the earphones this time.

Did it on my IRL TT bike with zero resistance so I could get some time in position. My club has their next TT in about a...
03-12-24, 09:59 AM
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Posted By TMonk

Yeah I use the glowing Tron bike most of the...

Yeah I use the glowing Tron bike most of the time. If doing an event up AdZ or something - i'll select lightweight stuff. I actually configure the Cadex TT bike with disc wheel setup fairly regularly...
03-12-24, 09:38 AM
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Posted By TMonk

Pretty sure I just PR'd my walk to work, 0.95 mi...

Pretty sure I just PR'd my walk to work, 0.95 mi in 15:26. Had to jog twice briefly to make crosswalk that were turning against my favor. Does it still count?
03-12-24, 09:16 AM
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Posted By TMonk

Zwift "big spin", on Suki's Playground, finished...

Zwift "big spin", on Suki's Playground, finished in group two somewhere and then a little more time with the A-bot to get a half hour in zone. Lilly woke up twice last night and needing soothing,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Billie Eilish's performance of "What was I made...

Billie Eilish's performance of "What was I made for?" during the Oscars was nearly as emotional and raw and the Grammy performance. Delicate yet powerful, beautiful, so moving.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Been on a collard greens kick lately. It all...

Been on a collard greens kick lately. It all started when the Vons shopping app selected collard greens instead of kale, and we didn't notice till we got home.

Oil in the cast iron, ribboned...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

"Big Ring" 50 km race, wanted something longer...

"Big Ring" 50 km race, wanted something longer today. 2nd / 64 total, 8 or so A's. I should have won the sprint but lost due to slacking off too soon before the line :lol:

A few other As went OTF...
03-09-24, 08:34 AM
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Posted By TMonk

yikes, glad it wasn't worse. Let us know how the...

yikes, glad it wasn't worse. Let us know how the next races go!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

I get kinda spooked going much over 30 - 35 MPH,...

I get kinda spooked going much over 30 - 35 MPH, especially if I'm not pedaling. Pedaling I can feel safer at slightly higher speeds, since I'm creating some stabilization with the wattage. I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

UAE Team Emirates rider (Brandon McNulty) takes...

UAE Team Emirates rider (Brandon McNulty) takes over as race leader after late attack. Happy to see Zonie Brandon back in yellow!!!! Rode a break with very elevated company included Evenepoel,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Yeah long climbs on Zwift suck - an endless push...

Yeah long climbs on Zwift suck - an endless push against trainer resistance. Epic KOM is about as long as I'll do somewhat regularly. And again it also has roller-y and flat-ish sections where I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Nice haha. I enjoy that route a lot for z2 rides,...

Nice haha. I enjoy that route a lot for z2 rides, it has just enough undulating terrain and varied scenery to keep things interesting. Especially in groups.

I raced a ITT on it once a few months...
03-08-24, 10:34 AM
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Posted By TMonk

Segment ride today, threshold-y, one long below,...

Segment ride today, threshold-y, one long below, on short above. Channeled my inner Sagan / Wout and got second on both :)

On the second one (FF reverse), I had a sprint in me to grab the overall,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Segment ride today, threshold-y, one long below,...

Segment ride today, threshold-y, one long below, on short above. Channeled my inner Sagan / Wout and got second on both :)

On the second one (FF reverse), I had a sprint in me to grab the overall,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 05:51 PM
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Posted By TMonk

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Oh, there's a dropper on there. Hard to tell...

Oh, there's a dropper on there. Hard to tell since the collar is right at the top of the seat tube, so it just looks like a normal seatpost collar



So far, so good! Think I need to stiffen up...
03-07-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17,734
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Posted By TMonk

After this mornings indiscretions.... Doesn't...

After this mornings indiscretions.... Doesn't look so new anymore lol. Fezzari (D2C brand) carbon frame, 120 / 115 Fox Factory suspension, Sram GX with carbon crank. The rest of it is crappy and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

After this mornings indiscretions.... Doesn't...

After this mornings indiscretions.... Doesn't look so new anymore lol. Fezzari (D2C brand) carbon frame, 120 / 115 Fox Factory suspension, Sram GX with carbon crank. The rest of it is crappy and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

off day on the bike, strength work AM, weekly jog...

off day on the bike, strength work AM, weekly jog PM, 7:45 pace today on z3 HR.

tomorrow - maiden voyage on the new MTB
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Weight back down today to a smidge below 145 -...

Weight back down today to a smidge below 145 - yay. Even had wine w dinner too (we usually skip on Tuesdays).

Day off work on PFL so it means more posting from me :). Ton of stuff to do around the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2,314
Views: 344,399
Posted By TMonk

Cervelo very hot phrantic09!

Cervelo very hot phrantic09!
03-05-24, 09:56 AM
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Posted By TMonk

Attacked 'em 10' in and stayed OTF for the next...

Attacked 'em 10' in and stayed OTF for the next 20'. "Flat Route" course, so I thought I would get caught by the group (of ~12) on the long downhill of Ocean Blvd. Hard for a smaller guy like me to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Attacked 'em 10' in and stayed OTF for the next...

Attacked 'em 10' in and stayed OTF for the next 20'. "Flat Route" course, so I thought I would get caught by the group (of ~12) on the long downhill of Ocean Blvd. Hard for a smaller guy like me to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

ok you win that is quality. i got a crying...

ok you win that is quality. i got a crying infant on my hands and ill be doing my best to soothe her for a while..... mom home in an hour or so.

today I:
rode
worked
now im trying to soothe...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Speaking of re-watching, anyone like Platonic? I...

Speaking of re-watching, anyone like Platonic? I really enjoyed it.... so much so that I want to re-watch (would be Liz's third time). With my rate of TV consumption - I may be ready for a new show...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Ya I hear ya. MIL visiting still so I got another...

Ya I hear ya. MIL visiting still so I got another hall pass to go long (-er than normal), but the weather did not cooperate. 4 hrs yesterday z2 on Zwift, another 3 today, but im at 75 min and feeling...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Technically a month, before I dropped the price...

Technically a month, before I dropped the price down. After the price drop it went quite quickly. I suck at selling stuff. I also hate it..... I've donated or gifted as much gear as I've sold over...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

bye bye Specialized. Just sold it on CL. It was...

bye bye Specialized. Just sold it on CL. It was a beautiful transaction, guy there getting it for his wife, two kids in the car. You could tell he was excited about it. I chatted family and bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Wwbd

Wwbd
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

craigslist duder coming to check out my Chisel HT...

craigslist duder coming to check out my Chisel HT AND new bike arriving today - excitement in the air
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Looks like I might have some actual science on my...

Looks like I might have some actual science on my plate in coming weeks - analytical method development for surfactant analysis in various matrices. Usually I just plan other people's task lists,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Ya it does make a huge diff. when I see power...

Ya it does make a huge diff. when I see power numbers from some bigger riders my eyes bulge. I'm 65.8 kg, 145 lbs. For me FTP is in the mid 280's somewhere - but that's on baby daddy hours with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Playing with a different group of guys that my...

Playing with a different group of guys that my guitar player introduced me to tonight - not the normal jazz group. These guys are more rock and blues "jammers" if you will. The bass player and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Zwift Games "Loop de Loop" route 55/89 A cat, got...

Zwift Games "Loop de Loop" route 55/89 A cat, got spanked lol. Should have just done my intervals.

IDK if it was legs or mentality (I was scared) but I did not have the cajones to make it over the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

you can say ass

you can say ass
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

GL in the racing Bam! Let us know how it goes. ...

GL in the racing Bam! Let us know how it goes. If it's not too much for your wife, getting more experience working as a team is good.

Just remember not to have baby rattlesnake syndrome, ya...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

The alternative perspectives are insightful. I...

The alternative perspectives are insightful. I think I have a bit of a complex about it haha.

and you're welcome Mojo31 :)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Yooooooo! It's new bike day! Just pulled the...

Yooooooo! It's new bike day! Just pulled the trigger on a new FS MTB. Full GX (carbon crank) w Factory trim Fox suspension for a killer price. A buddy of mine is a brand ambassador so I got some...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

nice one. reminds me of this silly tweet I read...

nice one. reminds me of this silly tweet I read recently:

"Minimalism is a scam from Big Small to make us buy more less"
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

Good morning fellow Addiction-ers, I hope...

Good morning fellow Addiction-ers,

I hope this post finds you well. I thought I would reach out to let you know that I am on PFL today, so I will not be working on replying to any work related...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

I started riding with the fixie hooligans in...

I started riding with the fixie hooligans in college before getting a road bike and joining the collegiate team about a year later. But, for the past few years my only FG has been my actual track...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10,514
Views: 180,593
Posted By TMonk

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