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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-05-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

To be fair, a Proper FTP test sucks in all...

To be fair, a Proper FTP test sucks in all settings. It just sucks more on a trainer.

Too often, people use just a 20 min effort or progressive effort to figure out their FTP. They often ignore...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-03-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

I've done almost all my training on the trainer...

I've done almost all my training on the trainer for the last 5-6 years. Your FTP likely will be a bit lower on the trainer than outdoors, but not too much.

That said, a proper FTP test on a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-15-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

Thinking about ditching power for much of my...

Thinking about ditching power for much of my training.

As I mentioned in the WaterCooler thread, I recently purchased a new road bike, moving from 10-spd cable to 12-spd electronic. Of course, my...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-05-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 7,129
Views: 750,479
Posted By topflightpro

I got a BMC Teammachine. My shop is a BMC dealer,...

I got a BMC Teammachine. My shop is a BMC dealer, and I was looking around at options and kind of on the fence about a new bike. But then I just happened to click on the BMC site a couple weeks ago...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7,129
Views: 750,479
Posted By topflightpro

The last time I bought a new complete road bike...

The last time I bought a new complete road bike was in 2012. At the time, Sram had just released its updated Red 10-speed and said it didn't think 11-speed was necessary.

Three months later, they...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-15-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7,129
Views: 750,479
Posted By topflightpro

I ordered a new road bike. Finally moving...

I ordered a new road bike.

Finally moving past mechanical, rim brake 10-speed. Was on the fence about it, but then I saw a BMC at 40% off retail, and figured, what they heck. My wife already...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-15-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

Years ago, I did a crit like that. Stuck a bunch...

Years ago, I did a crit like that. Stuck a bunch of giant ice blocks in my jersey pockets - they were melted within two laps.
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A few laps in, 2 or 3 guys attacked off the front, and the rest of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-11-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

I'm on "vacation" at the beach with my wife and...

I'm on "vacation" at the beach with my wife and her family. I brought my bike so I could continue training while here. Today I became a "Local Legend" on Strava for one of the roads I've been riding...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-28-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

As others have said, brain healing is kind of a...

As others have said, brain healing is kind of a mystery. There really aren't any good tests to know how well you're healing or when you're ready to go.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-20-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

I forgot to bring my computer with me this...

I forgot to bring my computer with me this weekend, so I did not record my training efforts or racing. So, I guess it didn't happen, right?

Really would have liked to see the data though.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-25-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8,476
Views: 871,306
Posted By topflightpro

At this point, my focus is entirely on cadence...

At this point, my focus is entirely on cadence and time. Power is what it is.

Of course, I'm also focuesd on sprinting... so, it's all a lot of power.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-09-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5,946
Views: 838,470
Posted By topflightpro

The bars with hoods allow greater flexibility for...

The bars with hoods allow greater flexibility for hand position, which can be nice in a longer race.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-05-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 917
Posted By topflightpro

There are several apps that will give you...

There are several apps that will give you appropriate routines.

Volt is one. You tell it the equipment you have, your wieghtlifting history and it will give you a workout routine. (It has a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-13-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

I have a pre-rio iO and a FFWD 5-spoke. I have...

I have a pre-rio iO and a FFWD 5-spoke. I have set all my F200 PRs on the iO.

That said, I now run different tires on them - with heavier duty road racing tires on the FFWD for use at non-major...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-16-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7,129
Views: 750,479
Posted By topflightpro

Doge Did Puppy know the woman who was just named...

Doge Did Puppy know the woman who was just named Miss America? Also, has he moved into a fighter jet yet? I ask because she seems really young and is already flying F-16s.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-16-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7,129
Views: 750,479
Posted By topflightpro

My nicer road bike is now more than 10 years old....

My nicer road bike is now more than 10 years old. It's got rim brakes, a 130bcd crank and a mechnical 10-speed drivetrain. So, other than being a nice carbon frame, it's pretty outdated.

Part of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-10-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

I used to get up a 5 am everyday to workout...

I used to get up a 5 am everyday to workout before work. During Covid, I fell out of that habit. I'm now back to evening workouts.

I lift 2-3x a week, and I've come to the conclusion that it's...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-04-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 91,816
Posted By topflightpro

I know a lot of people like these:...

I know a lot of people like these: https://buxumbox.com/
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-27-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 17,980
Posted By topflightpro

All other things being equal - Yes.

All other things being equal - Yes.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-20-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,634
Posted By topflightpro

First, I agree with Scott - rent bikes and ride...

First, I agree with Scott - rent bikes and ride it a few times.

As you noted, I think the biggest reason for shorter cranks and higher BBs is saftety - to reduce the chances of a pedal strike,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-23-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,382
Posted By topflightpro

If you're racing age for 2023 is 39, you can race...

If you're racing age for 2023 is 39, you can race 40+ cross. Your racing age is marked at the end of the season - which for cross is in early 2024.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-09-23, 07:44 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

That's new dad power. Pretty much all my...

That's new dad power.

Pretty much all my friends have had fantastic results right after having a kid. (In fact, I once joked with my wife that we should have a kid just so I could get the new dad...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-02-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 7,129
Views: 750,479
Posted By topflightpro

Congrats TMonk! Also, I hear the sound of a...

Congrats TMonk!

Also, I hear the sound of a trainer can be soothing for a baby.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-15-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,374
Posted By topflightpro

I also wonder, how many of those guys who buy the...

I also wonder, how many of those guys who buy the super nice TT bikes choose to specialize in TTs?

I have a super sweet track bike and set up. It's quite high end. But I focus all my time and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-14-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,367
Posted By topflightpro

Yes. The TT version comes with the TT bars. The...

Yes. The TT version comes with the TT bars. The Sprint versions do not.

The aerobars are generally pretty pricey to buy on their own, and a lot of people do not want or need them, as they...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-12-23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 937
Posted By topflightpro

I agree with TMonk that you should probably start...

I agree with TMonk that you should probably start by just doing Z1/Z2 riding and slowly build up and see how things go.

I strongly encourage you to take it slowly. Do not over ramp up too quickly....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-12-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,382
Posted By topflightpro

You should do the races on 9/30 - it's a great...

You should do the races on 9/30 - it's a great course.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-11-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 937
Posted By topflightpro

Also, how old are you. Age can play a huge factor...

Also, how old are you. Age can play a huge factor in how long it takes to recover.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-11-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,230
Posted By topflightpro

I wouldn't worry about it too much. (Unless...

I wouldn't worry about it too much. (Unless you're at nationals, in which case Masters will definitely do stupid stuff to try to win a jersey.)

I've seen many more crashes in RRs than crits.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-23-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

I focus on sprinting, so I do a lot of short, max...

I focus on sprinting, so I do a lot of short, max power efforts. For any efforts under 60, I have no power targets - I go as hard as I can.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-18-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7,129
Views: 750,479
Posted By topflightpro

Congratulations TMonk!

Congratulations TMonk!
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-15-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 893
Posted By topflightpro

Have you tried bikegeo.net? it's a good site...

Have you tried bikegeo.net?

it's a good site for comparing frame geometries.

That said, for Track, I think generally bigger is better than smaller.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-14-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 7,129
Views: 750,479
Posted By topflightpro

That sounds nuts. It kind of reminds me of...

That sounds nuts.

It kind of reminds me of when Google Maps would send me down a route, not realizing that one of the streets they wanted me to cross was a divided 4-lane road with a thin median....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-14-23, 06:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,440
Posted By topflightpro

Met SuperDave this week at Masters Track Nats and...

Met SuperDave this week at Masters Track Nats and checked out the Stromm. It's a pretty sweet bike.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-07-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

How do you do 6 kilos? One kilo is generally...

How do you do 6 kilos?

One kilo is generally enough to wipe me out.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-24-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 965
Posted By topflightpro

Is he still growing? How long til he outgrows any...

Is he still growing? How long til he outgrows any new bike?

That said - size up.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-20-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,364
Posted By topflightpro

If you felt OK on the 58 and had no issues with...

If you felt OK on the 58 and had no issues with standover, then that seems like a good option. Or find something in between, like a 56 or 57.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-16-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,364
Posted By topflightpro

Pretty much any basic aluminum frame should be...

Pretty much any basic aluminum frame should be fine: Felt, Specialized, Dolan. Fuji all come to mind. As for size, it's not a bad idea to size up from your road bike, though track frames at the entry...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-31-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 993
Posted By topflightpro

Probably the same schedule as the last two years.

Probably the same schedule as the last two years.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-23-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By topflightpro

Go for it. You can give the class a try, and if...

Go for it. You can give the class a try, and if you like it, you can look at giving racing a go.

In some ways, you will be at a disadvantage to those who are experienced road racers. But in other...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

I think Cat 5 is now optional, but I could be...

I think Cat 5 is now optional, but I could be mistaken.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-28-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

There is a theory that it is better to do...

There is a theory that it is better to do something poorly* than not do it at all. So, if you are not able to complete the full interval, it's better to do as much as you can, and then try the next...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-26-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By topflightpro

Dolan DF4, Velo Flyer BTB or Velobike M2 are all...

Dolan DF4, Velo Flyer BTB or Velobike M2 are all good, reasonably priced frames.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-26-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By topflightpro

Your TK1 whould still be fine. No reason to...

Your TK1 whould still be fine. No reason to replace it. Same for your PM and wheels.

Yes, avoid tubeless.

A lot of people have moved to higher teeth combos. It's more efficient for chain...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-17-23, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,740
Posted By topflightpro

Don't sweat it too much. I run 170s on my track...

Don't sweat it too much. I run 170s on my track bike. I have long legs, and my fitter said it works for me. (Also, I got a deal on an SRM with 170s). I will say, I do have to be careful to not go too...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-17-23, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,361
Posted By topflightpro

I've never heard of XCadey, but generally...

I've never heard of XCadey, but generally speaking, you get what you pay for. If you are more of an enduro guy, I've heard positive things about various power pedals, including Favero Assiomos.

As...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 979
Posted By topflightpro

The threads used to be numbered. This was no. 33....

The threads used to be numbered. This was no. 33.

The regular road cycling thread was 41.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 17,972
Views: 1,730,682
Posted By topflightpro

I am again running through back issues. They've...

I am again running through back issues. They've becoming increasingly common, and harder to get over. (I am well into masters racing - so, I guess that makes sense.)

I'm really starting to wonder...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-20-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7,129
Views: 750,479
Posted By topflightpro

Aren't you near T-Town? Could you start riding...

Aren't you near T-Town? Could you start riding there?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-20-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7,129
Views: 750,479
Posted By topflightpro

I rarely ride on the road anymore. And when I do,...

I rarely ride on the road anymore. And when I do, it's usually over in the industrial park neaby that is absolutely empty on the weekends.

I'm almost always in the garage on the trainer. Sometimes...
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