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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-15, 12:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,468
Posted By Yaniel

I race because it's fun and I like the challenge,...

I race because it's fun and I like the challenge, I don't really care about winning, and I'm happy in the pack. If the entry fee is low enough a payout wouldn't matter. A $50 race entry would require...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-02-15, 02:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 25,570
Posted By Yaniel

Sorry, to bump this old thread, but like...

Sorry, to bump this old thread, but like twocicle, I noticed it happens consistently on bridges. Every joint I hit, it'll auto pause. Over 20 times on a bridge, at every single joint. But it also...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-06-14, 11:09 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 6,198
Posted By Yaniel

Strava doesn't miss the mark at all. It's...

Strava doesn't miss the mark at all. It's actually great it it's intended purpose. The problem is that what you want from it is not what it's primarily designed to do and with a little research you...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-12, 07:58 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 26,486
Posted By Yaniel

And who are you to judge how people should spend...

And who are you to judge how people should spend their money? Thats the type of attitude the the "gods" should fix.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-12, 05:46 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,315
Posted By Yaniel

You brought up the price of the bike as a factor...

You brought up the price of the bike as a factor in determining it to be a not, I don't remember the specific number, but I'm pretty sure you ignorantly stated it was worth $250.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-12, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,093
Posted By Yaniel

he made this thread because he decided to NOT do...

he made this thread because he decided to NOT do it already.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-12, 07:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,625
Posted By Yaniel

But at the same time, he'd look at the climb and...

But at the same time, he'd look at the climb and laugh if he only had to climb that, and didn't just ride 140 miles, after racing a bunch of stages, and knowing he has to finish who knows how many...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-12, 01:47 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,167
Posted By Yaniel

Instead of getting bitter, join in on the fun....

Instead of getting bitter, join in on the fun. Instead of taking it so seriously, go KOM hunting when you have a tailwind. Or team up with some buddies to take a flat land KOM.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-27-12, 07:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,934
Posted By Yaniel

We use Castelli. I find the chamois extremely...

We use Castelli. I find the chamois extremely comfortable, everything fits well, but it does tend to run small. The price isn't bad, but I have 3 jerseys and one had the zipper go bad.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,588
Posted By Yaniel

I have the "Jawbones" from dealextreme, which are...

I have the "Jawbones" from dealextreme, which are probably the same ones on ioffer. I've had several pair of 30-50 dollar sunglasses and was never pleased with the optics plus most get destroyed...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-12, 09:47 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,315
Posted By Yaniel

Oh cool, so you wanted a custom bike that looks...

Oh cool, so you wanted a custom bike that looks like you bought the wrong size. I see.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-12, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,315
Posted By Yaniel

If the bike was custom built, why didn't you have...

If the bike was custom built, why didn't you have it made so that it wouldn't need the sstack of pacers, the flipped stem, and the saddle would sit on the middle of the rails? Or is this pre-fitting?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,388
Posted By Yaniel

why lol?

why lol?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-12, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,315
Posted By Yaniel

I'm pretty sure I have this picture saved like...

I'm pretty sure I have this picture saved like 100 times. Everytime it comes up I hit right-click save.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-12, 02:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,169
Posted By Yaniel

Any rider that can win. Generally that means...

Any rider that can win. Generally that means they're better than every other person to clip in that day. I admire that.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-12, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,315
Posted By Yaniel

Probably isn't going to happen. In case you...

Probably isn't going to happen. In case you didn't notice the username and who he is.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-12, 04:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,670
Posted By Yaniel

This was even better than I imagined.

This was even better than I imagined.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-12, 04:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By Yaniel

I usually just ride it on a trainer and drop a...

I usually just ride it on a trainer and drop a line from my knee. Swap saddles, ride it for a while and drop a line from my knee again. When the line crosses at the same spot, my saddles should be...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-12, 07:25 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,315
Posted By Yaniel

So you want him to try to make up BS reasons to...

So you want him to try to make up BS reasons to justify his purchase like the other 99% of BF? Looks is more than enough reason.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-12, 12:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,465
Posted By Yaniel

Personally, I find it 100 times more difficult to...

Personally, I find it 100 times more difficult to use toe clips or cages than clipless.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-12, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,645
Posted By Yaniel

My friend has one and he carries a tube, a co2...

My friend has one and he carries a tube, a co2 cartridge and chuck, and tire levers. I just ordered one and will see how much I can stuff into it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-12, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By Yaniel

It's definitely different on the new ones. My...

It's definitely different on the new ones. My friend rides with a 500 and the sensor on his bike, but no magnet on his spokes. Still reads speed fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-12, 12:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,465
Posted By Yaniel

Cat5 tattoo negates the video.

Cat5 tattoo negates the video.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-12, 12:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,465
Posted By Yaniel

Don't wait til the last second to unclip.

Don't wait til the last second to unclip.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-12, 09:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,645
Posted By Yaniel

It's not an egofest... If you show up to the A...

It's not an egofest... If you show up to the A ride, it's your responsibility to make sure you're ready for it. If you're not sure, it's your responsibility to have a back up plan and not mess up...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-12, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 908
Posted By Yaniel

i've used and tape when i didn't have liners...

i've used and tape when i didn't have liners available. worked well, but you need to be careful not to dislodge the string.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-12, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,130
Posted By Yaniel

in what universe does this make sense?

in what universe does this make sense?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-12, 07:29 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,663
Posted By Yaniel

I had the same experience at Jeepnut. Called CC,...

I had the same experience at Jeepnut. Called CC, they contacted BMC, in 3 weeks I had my 2009 aluminum replaced with a 2011 carbon model for free.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-12, 03:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,761
Posted By Yaniel

You didn't post a pic of you on the bike. Nobody...

You didn't post a pic of you on the bike. Nobody here knows you. Set back is used to position yourself over the crank, and has nothing to do with torso length and that was the only information you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-12, 06:52 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,515
Posted By Yaniel

I just can't do a hard ride, solo. The second I...

I just can't do a hard ride, solo. The second I see a bird, or a squirrel, or a tree, or a blade of grass I get distracted and next thing I know I'm on the 42x25 going 12 mph. If I'm doing an...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-12, 06:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,771
Posted By Yaniel

Granted, I don't descend on mine, but I ride in...

Granted, I don't descend on mine, but I ride in the rain multiple times a week, often in fast group situations where we have to jam on the brakes sometimes. They've never skidded.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-12, 01:01 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 10,463
Posted By Yaniel

This isn't obnoxious at all /s. So basically, all...

This isn't obnoxious at all /s. So basically, all competitive athletes fall under this description? Everyone that has ever gone to school and strived for good grades. Everyone that has wanted a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-12, 08:05 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,315
Posted By Yaniel

Thats the carbon weave. HOT even though...

Thats the carbon weave.


HOT even though these are now the ubiquitous TT bike around here.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-12, 08:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,107
Posted By Yaniel

The frame looks fine to me. I think you left the...

The frame looks fine to me. I think you left the lens in the heat too long though.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-12, 03:35 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,315
Posted By Yaniel

HOT! My next bike, in 3+ years after grad school...

HOT! My next bike, in 3+ years after grad school and hopefully finding a good paying job, will be a Ti bike. And with some luck and willpower it will be my last bike with hundreds of stories to tell....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-12, 08:28 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 10,463
Posted By Yaniel

you were drunk and still podiumed? you sir, are a...

you were drunk and still podiumed? you sir, are a good cyclist.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-12, 08:16 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 10,463
Posted By Yaniel

The OP seemed to be asking for quantifiable data,...

The OP seemed to be asking for quantifiable data, since he compared it to a 6 minute mile. Hence metrics are used. If your definition of a good cyclist is some philosophical and doesn't involve any...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-12, 04:33 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 10,463
Posted By Yaniel

You just missed the point of the thread.

You just missed the point of the thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-12, 09:27 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 10,463
Posted By Yaniel

uphill?

uphill?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-12, 09:27 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 10,463
Posted By Yaniel

I might be wrong, but I think he meant that...

I might be wrong, but I think he meant that riding more miles isn't always the answer. He was stronger riding a structured 4000 miles than an unstructured 6500 miles. A structured 6500 miles might be...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-12, 07:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,781
Posted By Yaniel

He never mentioned wanting to be pro, or even...

He never mentioned wanting to be pro, or even elite amateur or even wanting to race. He just wants to be able to do 100+ mile rides and ride at a decent clip.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-12, 05:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,781
Posted By Yaniel

mid-30 is pretty young for a recreational...

mid-30 is pretty young for a recreational cyclist. It would put you in the "young" age group in most of the fast group rides in Miami. As for improvements, 35kph and 200km rides aren't that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-12, 03:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,709
Posted By Yaniel

The word of the day is: eleemosynary ...

The word of the day is: eleemosynary

eleemosynary AHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-12, 10:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,709
Posted By Yaniel

It's a bike, not food or shelter. If you save up...

It's a bike, not food or shelter. If you save up for two years to buy a dream bike, and you didn't miss a meal or dip into your kids college fund, then you deserve to have it. If it is stolen, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-12, 03:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,885
Posted By Yaniel

That makes sense for the Avg because strava uses...

That makes sense for the Avg because strava uses elapsed time rather than ride time, but what about the extra distance?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-12, 01:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,885
Posted By Yaniel

On the 305 it doesn't factor in heart rate data....

On the 305 it doesn't factor in heart rate data. The only way I've found to get sort of accurate numbers is to to tell it I weigh 40% less than I do.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-12, 06:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,972
Posted By Yaniel

Start earlier. Living in Miami, we have 90* temps...

Start earlier. Living in Miami, we have 90* temps for about 6 months of the year. We start weekday rides at 6 am, weekend rides no later than 7:30. You can do 40-50 miles before 9 am on a weekday,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-12, 10:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,552
Posted By Yaniel

I think you missed the point. If it's...

I think you missed the point. If it's traditional geometry with a level top tube, and the rider has short legs it can be an "uncomfortable" dismount.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,552
Posted By Yaniel

I'm 5'11" and ride a 56.5cm top tube and...

I'm 5'11" and ride a 56.5cm top tube and sometimes wish I had the next size down. I can't imagine I'd be comfortable at two inches shorter
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-12, 04:32 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,315
Posted By Yaniel

Elaborate

Elaborate
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