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Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 1,470
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: 100
Views: 1,470
Posted By TMonk

Yet, here you are.

Yet, here you are.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 1,470
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: 100
Views: 1,470
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: 100
Views: 1,470
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: 100
Views: 1,470
Posted By TMonk

according to who?

according to who?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 1,470
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: 100
Views: 1,470
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: 100
Views: 1,470
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: 3,403
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: 3,403
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

^ Excellent!

^
Excellent!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

gross

gross
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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: 17,823
Views: 1,487,738
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: 17,823
Views: 1,487,738
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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: 382
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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: 382
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

explain? EDIT: rjones28 nice one

explain?

EDIT: rjones28 nice one
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
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...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

My dad had this on heavily when I was growing up,...

My dad had this on heavily when I was growing up, and is still a regular listen for me. so many good tracks. Been into "Black Peter" a lot lately, a nice ballad. And "Dire Wolf" might be my all time...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,403
Posted By TMonk

personally I'd go for those Rovals, much more...

personally I'd go for those Rovals, much more versatile at that depth. the 1080's are deep enough to be cumbersome in some situations. what is the external width of the Rovals?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

my wife says she's tired of hearing the Dead at...

my wife says she's tired of hearing the Dead at home. But the beat goes on over here, through my headphones at work at least

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOF2psD2uTk&list=RDiOF2psD2uTk&index=1
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

back on site for work today. man what a...

back on site for work today. man what a whirlwind.... so much less focused than at home, scattered all over the place. but that's a lot of my job: feeding baby birds with approval and support...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,403
Posted By TMonk

I wanna say that there are plenty of 25 mm wide...

I wanna say that there are plenty of 25 mm wide external rims out there that would match well with many race tires. I have some random novatech's that visually look good with the 24c turbo cottons,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

great timing!

great timing!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,403
Posted By TMonk

^ yeah the pads can matter a lot. I like the...

^
yeah the pads can matter a lot. I like the Reynolds blue.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,403
Posted By TMonk

At any rate, my actual opinion is that disc is...

At any rate, my actual opinion is that disc is better. Is it required? Probably not in most areas, certainly not around here. I can get up and down any of our mountains on rim brake just fine.

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,403
Posted By TMonk

My daily driver and MTB are certainly modern...

My daily driver and MTB are certainly modern regarding all the latest tech trends, however my race bike and soon-to-be-upgraded TT bike are still 11sp and mechanical. And I think I may keep it that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

listened to a bunch of Dead today while working. ...

listened to a bunch of Dead today while working. My guitar player's influence is holding strong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt4XAz2WZ3Y

whoa, man
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

Do you think that would stimulate the same...

Do you think that would stimulate the same adaptations as sleeping at altitude? Is it really as simple as decreasing the O2 concentration?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

nice one

nice one
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

OMG... drama! I had never used any of their...

OMG... drama! I had never used any of their products... Was a Powertap (Saris) hub user for 10+ years before switching to the Favero pedals. And my smart trainer is Saris too.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

Over here I'm getting past peak cold symptoms,...

Over here I'm getting past peak cold symptoms, was sneezing, coughing and blowing my nose a lot yesterday. So more working from the comfort of my garage. I rode the TT bike on the trainer for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

oh, oops. reading comprehension, how does it...

oh, oops. reading comprehension, how does it work.

9 days is still a lot of time off the bike, esp for someone who rides as much as datlas
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

I usually don't bother taking or renting bikes on...

I usually don't bother taking or renting bikes on trips that require a flight. But 2 weeks is a long time... Bummer about the rental location. I assume it's close to USC at least?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 39,813
Posted By TMonk

Dangit. I'll be there in July for 4 nights...

Dangit. I'll be there in July for 4 nights surrounding my sister's wedding. Was hoping to rent a MTB and ride to some trails. Not sure I'd want to bother with renting a road bike, although I suppose...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,263
Posted By TMonk

The spesh rib cages hold pretty well. I like...

The spesh rib cages hold pretty well. I like using classy stainless cages on some bikes (King or other brands), but they don't grab as tight and can toss bottles. So I don't use them on race bikes or...
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