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Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-12, 10:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 533
Posted By loreley

Shimano shoes have a fairly wide toe box and a...

Shimano shoes have a fairly wide toe box and a normal heel cup. They tend to be fairly high volume, so good if you have a high instep. I have typical feet for someone of Asian descent, makes sense...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 12:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,310
Posted By loreley

why does it really matter?

why does it really matter?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 09:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,539
Posted By loreley

As others have said, it is so overstated.......

As others have said, it is so overstated.... walking is a complete non-issue. Walking in your road shoes is not a problem what so ever.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 08:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,433
Posted By loreley

I believe I just said "it helps to apply leverage...

I believe I just said "it helps to apply leverage on the pedals"
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 08:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,433
Posted By loreley

If you really want help... 1. Get a friend...

If you really want help...

1. Get a friend to take a video of you
2. Post it.
3. Get constructive criticism.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 08:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,433
Posted By loreley

First of all, do not "swerve" ever. If you are...

First of all, do not "swerve" ever. If you are asking about swaying, yes generally it helps to apply leverage on the pedals. There's no way though anyone here on BF is going to diagnose your...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 08:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,433
Posted By loreley

Position = where you are relative to other racers

Position = where you are relative to other racers
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,433
Posted By loreley

Just go as hard and as aero as you can... ...

Just go as hard and as aero as you can...

Seriously though, speed itself is the least important part of sprinting per se. Position, Timing, and then Speed, in that order...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-11, 08:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,933
Posted By loreley

save your cash for a wheel that has a powertap...

save your cash for a wheel that has a powertap built into it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-11, 08:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 782
Posted By loreley

of course if you are riding some retro grouch...

of course if you are riding some retro grouch bike that was built in an era where replacing broken spokes was a regular occurance, I take back my words
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-11, 08:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 782
Posted By loreley

better to pick and choose your battles and bring...

better to pick and choose your battles and bring the tools for the parts that are most likely to need fixing
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 782
Posted By loreley

On a larger point, you are eventually going to...

On a larger point, you are eventually going to ride to a point where you are going to break a part that you have way of repairing. Being prepared for a broken spoke is honestly the last thing on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-10, 09:00 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,060
Posted By loreley

ding ding ding. It's not the water per se, but...

ding ding ding. It's not the water per se, but how messed up the roads become due to the inability of the roads to handle more than 2 inches of rain. It really does become unridable in many places.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-10, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,499
Posted By loreley

"problem"? Not unless she can't turn the pedals....

"problem"? Not unless she can't turn the pedals. "optimal?" most likely not.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-10, 09:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,952
Posted By loreley

While you are correct, exercise is an important...

While you are correct, exercise is an important and meaningful part of weight loss, the most important factor is still your DIET. Notice, I didn't say, "go on a diet," but watch what you eat. And...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-10, 07:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,380
Posted By loreley

You guys need to stop putting Carbon on a...

You guys need to stop putting Carbon on a freakin' pedestal
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-10, 02:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,421
Posted By loreley

mileage is only useful if you're curious how far...

mileage is only useful if you're curious how far you've ridden. its wayyyyyy down on the list on indicators of effort.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-10, 01:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,369
Posted By loreley

wouldn't know, live in california

wouldn't know, live in california
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-10, 11:27 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 15,238
Posted By loreley

winner

winner
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-10, 10:03 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 15,238
Posted By loreley

I'm 5'5" and 126lbs. Do I qualify? 1.93 lbs /...

I'm 5'5" and 126lbs. Do I qualify? 1.93 lbs / inch
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-10, 05:38 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 5,555
Posted By loreley

and you're missing the bigger point, which is not...

and you're missing the bigger point, which is not to ride a bicycle that you can't afford to replace.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-10, 11:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,496
Posted By loreley

You do not need a torque wrench, period. Like...

You do not need a torque wrench, period. Like others have mentioned, using bike specific tools are designed with the leverage in mind to achieve the torque you need.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-10, 10:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,227
Posted By loreley

no difference.

no difference.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-10, 12:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,102
Posted By loreley

user error

user error
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-10, 11:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,183
Posted By loreley

why handicap yourself if you don't have to?

why handicap yourself if you don't have to?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-10, 02:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,183
Posted By loreley

Just echo-ing what others have said, save...

Just echo-ing what others have said, save yourself the learning curve and skip straight to bib shorts.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-10, 04:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,111
Posted By loreley

not difficult at all.

not difficult at all.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-10, 03:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,008
Posted By loreley

I think the main thing you can take away from...

I think the main thing you can take away from this thread is:

there is absolutely no correlation between asics and cycling shoes. just try on as many as you can.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-10, 07:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,008
Posted By loreley

and for what its worth, i wear an Asics gt 2150

and for what its worth, i wear an Asics gt 2150
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-10, 07:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,008
Posted By loreley

I'm asian so I know what you are talking about,...

I'm asian so I know what you are talking about, even if they do make different kind of shoes. I've found that Shimano tends to fit me well, I have a wide toe box as well, and a relatively flexible...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-10, 09:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,807
Posted By loreley

actually there is very little correlation between...

actually there is very little correlation between those sports and "amount of muscle." if you have the strength to climb a flight of stairs, you have the strength to win the Tour. It's all about...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 06:30 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,344
Posted By loreley

....... again, is this English?

....... again, is this English?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-10, 04:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 942
Posted By loreley

What you are describing is a cyclocross bike to...

What you are describing is a cyclocross bike to the T... you just don't know it. The gearing is fine
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-10, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 537
Posted By loreley

1. It always "matters," but not enough to make...

1. It always "matters," but not enough to make you mark cavendish. mark cavendish would still win on the "floppiest" bike in the peleton.

2. it won't have any issues, it's mostly a matter of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 537
Posted By loreley

1. "stiff" is all relative. 2. you can...

1. "stiff" is all relative.

2. you can always make a head tube longer, but not shorter. most people for various reasons want to use the least amount of spacers that they need.

3. it's a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-10, 06:30 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 9,036
Posted By loreley

If you are gauging "progress" by your average...

If you are gauging "progress" by your average mph, you are basically setting yourself up for failure. Assuming racing isn't your M.O., why not consider setting goals measured by how far you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-10, 02:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,453
Posted By loreley

people tend to try to ride faster when they...

people tend to try to ride faster when they upgrade things that are "supposed" to make them faster. just sayin'
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-25-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By loreley

He's talking about reach (basically the...

He's talking about reach (basically the horizontal distance between tip of saddle to center of stem)
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-23-10, 06:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,158
Posted By loreley

Loose some weight?

Loose some weight?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-17-10, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By loreley

It is genetic if you are simply doing a drag...

It is genetic if you are simply doing a drag race. You don't need to put out monster #s to have a good sprint. Timing and strategy go a LOOOONG way in how you place
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-10, 11:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,902
Posted By loreley

The variables you mention have an effect on speed...

The variables you mention have an effect on speed not power. If you are truly at your limit it will be the same regardless of any other factor, stoplights excluded.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-10, 11:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,902
Posted By loreley

Nope Merlin is right.

Nope Merlin is right.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-10, 01:33 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,099
Posted By loreley

your point is... ??? operative word is "think,"...

your point is... ??? operative word is "think," it's all in your head....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-10, 09:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,933
Posted By loreley

...and your point is? 5 minutes, rock and roll...

...and your point is? 5 minutes, rock and roll lube + rag, done. is putting on your bib shorts so troublesome for you too that you pay someone to do it too?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-10, 09:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,251
Posted By loreley

None. /thread

None. /thread
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-10, 10:52 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,815
Posted By loreley

uh you know alcoholic drinks pack calories too...

uh you know alcoholic drinks pack calories too right?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-10, 11:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,829
Posted By loreley

One thing consider with a PowerTap is even though...

One thing consider with a PowerTap is even though you are limited to one wheel (not a big deal once you get used to it), you can use that wheel across multiple bikes fairly easily if have more than...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-10, 04:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,047
Posted By loreley

I'm sorry but this is wrong. Never adjust reach...

I'm sorry but this is wrong. Never adjust reach with a fore/aft saddle adjustment, that is what stem length is for.

Only adjust your saddle back/forwards if you need your knee to be more behind...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-10, 06:37 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 8,283
Posted By loreley

pretty much yep, as long as you keep the...

pretty much yep, as long as you keep the magnitude the same i.e. add 1 kg instead of subtracting it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,090
Posted By loreley

haha, you got me.

haha, you got me.
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