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Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Oh and I forgot to mention - John Scofield has a...

Oh and I forgot to mention - John Scofield has a bunch of good stuff if you enjoyed that. His background is hard bob/straight-ahead jazz with some of the biggest names out there, but then he moved...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Funny, 3 hours ago I woke to see the skies very...

Funny, 3 hours ago I woke to see the skies very dark/gloomy, and raining quite heavily. Now, it's sunny, warm and mostly dry on the ground. Good thing I decided to ride the trainer while it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

A lot of larger clubs have fixed routes (which...

A lot of larger clubs have fixed routes (which may rotate) and different group/levels as well, which helps keeps things organized and predictable. The San Diego Bicycle club has 5 or so regular...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

It is also raining pretty heavy in San Diego this...

It is also raining pretty heavy in San Diego this morning, and I am reading live updates from the Giro. Looks like the elevation profile will be cause for some excitement fairly soon.

I had...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,458
Posted By TMonk

RE: cards/cash, I just pop open my phone's...

RE: cards/cash, I just pop open my phone's plastic protective case and place em in there. Two cards and a bill or two is a little tight for the case, but its nbd. For shorter rides where I'm not...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

What's your qualm with hydraulic disc brakes...

What's your qualm with hydraulic disc brakes again? Have you tried them?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Romped outside today for 3 hrs at high z2....

Romped outside today for 3 hrs at high z2. Thought about doing it on zwift since it's easier to hold steady power, but I'm glad I went out, even though it was overcast with our typical "May gray"...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Ya I prefer brass spoke nipples tbh, unless I...

Ya I prefer brass spoke nipples tbh, unless I want fancy anodized colors or something. The weight penalty is like so minuscule and they're so much tougher.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

nice, agreeable groove that my guitar player...

nice, agreeable groove that my guitar player learned:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVhZQGDUPE
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-03-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17,831
Views: 1,491,754
Posted By TMonk

Off day from the bike today, did my lighter (of...

Off day from the bike today, did my lighter (of two) weekly strength routines in the garage. Tomorrow, 3 - 3.5 hrs of high z2. Also, my preferred source of creatine is a ribeye grilled medium rare...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 17,831
Views: 1,491,754
Posted By TMonk

Funny Zwift Race today. Zwift Crit Racing Club...

Funny Zwift Race today. Zwift Crit Racing Club "Dutchy Estate", A race, 1st of 3 starters.

We were a group of three until about halfway in when one dude got dropped after some attack/counter...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 17,831
Views: 1,491,754
Posted By TMonk

I think creatine is supposed to bulk you up, and...

I think creatine is supposed to bulk you up, and that a lot of it is just water retention. I remember weight lifters and other strength athletes would use it in high school. Has your weight gone up?...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 3,275
Posted By TMonk

Congrats on your daughters results and GL to her...

Congrats on your daughters results and GL to her in future races Russ Roth
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Just poured myself a second glass of wine to...

Just poured myself a second glass of wine to accompany some dark chocolate after my dinner, and as soon as I sat down, I started hearing some whining through the baby monitor. Damn it, that was a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Funny Zwift Race today. Zwift Crit Racing Club...

Funny Zwift Race today. Zwift Crit Racing Club "Dutchy Estate", A race, 1st of 3 starters.

We were a group of three until about halfway in when one dude got dropped after some attack/counter...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

What combo are you using? Are both the tire and...

What combo are you using? Are both the tire and rim rated as tubeless ready, or tubeless compatible or whatever? Every tubeless rim/tire combo I've tried on MTB has been pretty damn easy.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

abshipp I've had a similar incident where me and...

abshipp I've had a similar incident where me and another rider basically collided at the handlebars going around a blind corner. The other guy got floored and I stayed standing haha, not sure how...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Glad you're ok abshipp. MTB certainly has it's...

Glad you're ok abshipp. MTB certainly has it's risks. FWIW, I've crashed many times on the MTB, only a couple of them amounted to more than me just dusting myself off. I've had more bad accidents...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 3,275
Posted By TMonk

There are a lot of real responses in this thread...

There are a lot of real responses in this thread so far, in my opinion. Take some time to re-read some of the posts above. You can learn a lot.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 3,275
Posted By TMonk

Yet, here you are.

Yet, here you are.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 3,275
Posted By TMonk

Sure, but you're talking to the wrong crowd....

Sure, but you're talking to the wrong crowd. Knowledge of overpriced bikes and bike components isn't news to anyone who'd been into cycling for a little while or longer. To those in the know -...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 3,275
Posted By TMonk

Comparing prices for used items with new,...

Comparing prices for used items with new, discounted items or new MSRP price is sorta dumb. There's always deals to be had, but that's just not an apples-to-apples comparison and doesn't make any...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 3,275
Posted By TMonk

Oops, no I meant to question your judgement that...

Oops, no I meant to question your judgement that $7,000 is more than what is justifiable for a groupset and wheelset. Justifiable according to who? Sorry for not clarifying.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 3,275
Posted By TMonk

according to who?

according to who?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 3,275
Posted By TMonk

People who like riding nice bikes, that's who. ...

People who like riding nice bikes, that's who. Far-fetched, I know
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 3,275
Posted By TMonk

I'm just gonna add a couple of global notes here:...

I'm just gonna add a couple of global notes here:

1) No one will argue that 10k (or even 5k) is past the point of diminishing returns for bikes. Peak value is a couple tiers below top component...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 3,275
Posted By TMonk

Venge Expert (I forget the year) -...

Venge Expert (I forget the year) - $900-something. Team deal that I bought at cost at end of the season. This was pre-pandemic when there was enough supply for most elite teams to get team issued...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,662
Posted By TMonk

Gonna close this for a bit, too much bickering

Gonna close this for a bit, too much bickering
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,662
Posted By TMonk

Hey just a small pro tip, a lot of models had...

Hey just a small pro tip, a lot of models had otherwise equivalent wheelsets in clincher/tubular offerings, minus the rims of course. It could be a nice courtesy for you to explicitly mention that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Felt very quick on the MTB today, sprinting over...

Felt very quick on the MTB today, sprinting over low hills, for stoplights while on the road, etc. I felt real smooth on the techy sections, exiting each one stoked and keeping the pressure on until...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

^ Excellent!

^
Excellent!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Something about those lanky, long billed...

Something about those lanky, long billed waterfowl is really neat. Cranes, Egrets etc. are also cool.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

I think this might be my favorite animal. I...

I think this might be my favorite animal. I wonder if BillyD has any great pictures? He seems to focus mostly on raptors though
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

gross

gross
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

How the hell does it go from freezing rain to 90...

How the hell does it go from freezing rain to 90 in a few weeks? That ain't right. Most be an East Coast thing
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Still Truckin' over here ...

Still Truckin' over here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFqNGWZrlh8&list=RDK5KEQ-sC6vg&index=11
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-29-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 17,831
Views: 1,491,754
Posted By TMonk

In real-world racing news, the district (SCNCA)...

In real-world racing news, the district (SCNCA) champs TTT is next weekend, final team practice on Wednesday. One of our team (of 4) had to drop out unexpectedly with some family health issues. So we...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-29-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 17,831
Views: 1,491,754
Posted By TMonk

Zwift "Lap it Up" race series stage 5, Classique:...

Zwift "Lap it Up" race series stage 5, Classique: 4th/10 in segregated start A race

Feeling tentative after being sick all week, but in good spirits so I lined up. Hard start whittled it to 6....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

In real-world racing news, the district (SCNCA)...

In real-world racing news, the district (SCNCA) champs TTT is next weekend, final team practice on Wednesday. One of our team (of 4) had to drop out unexpectedly with some family health issues. So we...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Zwift "Lap it Up" race series stage 5, Classique:...

Zwift "Lap it Up" race series stage 5, Classique: 4th/10 in segregated start A race

Feeling tentative after being sick all week, but in good spirits so I lined up. Hard start whittled it to 6....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Went with the "under promise and over deliver"...

Went with the "under promise and over deliver" tactic w Liz. Got a hall pass to ride outside, instead nudged her awake and told her I'd just on Zwift ITG and that she could message me at any time if...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

I'm into the slightly lifted (6" IIRC) AWD...

I'm into the slightly lifted (6" IIRC) AWD minivan suggestion that Lester made a while ago. So much more functional, if you'd like to be able to drive it gently off road.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 401
Posted By TMonk

swapping wheels is not a PITA! maybe slightly...

swapping wheels is not a PITA! maybe slightly more so now in the era of thru-axle, but still, its pretty EZ and fast
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

sorry for your loss seeds.

sorry for your loss seeds.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 401
Posted By TMonk

ya I was gonna suggest the cheap alloy backup...

ya I was gonna suggest the cheap alloy backup wheels route. That's what I do when transporting my TT bike, for example.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Plenty of those in my neighborhood as well, which...

Plenty of those in my neighborhood as well, which is despicable. It's otherwise a pretty clean, quite and safe neighborhood. People suck.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Yeah this is more of a broader human issue. Same...

Yeah this is more of a broader human issue. Same problem with hikers, leaving trash etc. In Scouts they taught us to "Leave no Trace". I like to take it a step further and take a piece of trash...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Well looks like this cold has gone from Liz, to...

Well looks like this cold has gone from Liz, to me, to baby. First time she's gotten sick. Congested cough, sneezing, sleeping poorly.

She woke up earlier than usual today so I just decided to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

explain? EDIT: rjones28 nice one

explain?

EDIT: rjones28 nice one
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 43,812
Posted By TMonk

Having some back and forth with HR regarding two...

Having some back and forth with HR regarding two of my reports that are applying internally for a new (higher) position in my department, that will also report to me.

Man IDK if its like a...
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