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Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-18, 05:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,499
Posted By howheels

To the people recommending a cheap road tire for...

To the people recommending a cheap road tire for trainer use, I’d say only consider this if you don’t care about potential noise problems. I thought I was clever buying a $5 tire for my trainer...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-17, 10:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,912
Posted By howheels

I recently switched from “heavily padded” Selle...

I recently switched from “heavily padded” Selle SMP Lite 209 to the “minimally padded” Selle SMP Dynamic. Break-in period: zero. It felt completely natural right from the first ride. So the answer...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-17, 10:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,579
Posted By howheels

Yes, additionally putting extra weight on the...

Yes, additionally putting extra weight on the bars leads to excessive steering inputs, which makes the bike feel more difficult to control.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-17, 08:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,579
Posted By howheels

The position that takes more pressure off your...

The position that takes more pressure off your hands will be more stable, whether that is with bars higher or lower.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-13-17, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,679
Posted By howheels

Your plan for a body-weight routine is solid, but...

Your plan for a body-weight routine is solid, but I would suggest that you develop a plan so that you can maintain discipline and measure progress. As others mentioned, your on-the-bike performance...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-13-17, 11:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,640
Posted By howheels

0.43, what's my prize? :lol:

0.43, what's my prize? :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-17, 08:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,527
Posted By howheels

There's new SuperSix models out too. If...

There's new SuperSix models out too.

If you're eagle-eyed, you'll notice the eTap Red models (both SuperSix non-HM and CAAD12) are Quarq Prime power-meter crank arm equipped, which IMHO makes...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-17, 08:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,045
Posted By howheels

Do I need to own one to know it's a poor value?

Do I need to own one to know it's a poor value?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-17, 08:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,045
Posted By howheels

I can buy about 2,250 zip-lock baggies for that...

I can buy about 2,250 zip-lock baggies for that much. That's a lot of bike rides. Also since I toss em after each ride, they don't get sweaty and stinky over time. Also they weigh approx. 140 grams...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-17, 09:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,014
Posted By howheels

Shop around, plenty are selling last year's model...

Shop around, plenty are selling last year's model in the $1600 range
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-17, 08:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,944
Posted By howheels

So I've made an incredible discovery this...

So I've made an incredible discovery this weekend.

Apparently beer is not as great of a recovery drink as I thought it was!
This weekend, after each ride I had a smoothie instead: OJ, banana,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-17, 08:30 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 22,836
Posted By howheels

Cool bro, you almost doubled the speed limit on...

Cool bro, you almost doubled the speed limit on your MUP time trial
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-17, 11:53 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 35,924
Posted By howheels

That's nice, but do you have any experience with...

That's nice, but do you have any experience with the new Open Pro's Mavic released this year, that OP is asking about?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-17, 06:46 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,470
Posted By howheels

"Let's not bang my chin on the headset cap...

"Let's not bang my chin on the headset cap again!"
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-17, 05:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,288
Posted By howheels

This is the one I use -- But a word of warning:...

This is the one I use -- But a word of warning: Use eye protection. The first time I lubed my Speedplay pedals with the Finish Line grease gun, I managed to get a stream of grease ejected from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-17, 11:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,421
Posted By howheels

You need to try it on to see for yourself. ...

You need to try it on to see for yourself.

However, I wear a Pearl Izumi S bib (Pro and Elite), and I also have a Performance S Ultra knicker. The fit is nearly the same on both.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-17, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,595,089
Posted By howheels

Weird, I thought this thread was "Hot r Not" not,...

Weird, I thought this thread was "Hot r Not" not, "Let's get bent out of shape if it's not hot"

In other news, successful troll is successful
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-17, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 859
Posted By howheels

Don't discount the hobby aspect of it. Learning...

Don't discount the hobby aspect of it. Learning the process, demystifying it, and mastering it can be much more satisfying that just paying someone else to worry about it for you, even if you don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-17, 10:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,029
Posted By howheels

I think someone done goofed with their "Perfect...

I think someone done goofed with their "Perfect Position System"

"It seems that your inseam and your height don't quite match up.
Do you have really short legs? Make sure you are measuring...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-17, 09:30 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,207,799
Posted By howheels

https://content.competitivecyclist.com/images/item...

https://content.competitivecyclist.com/images/items/1200/SLL/SLL000L/BK.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-17, 03:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,547
Posted By howheels

At that price I hope it's wagyu beef at least!

At that price I hope it's wagyu beef at least!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-17, 10:54 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 18,998
Posted By howheels

Breaking news! Cyclist prefers properly...

Breaking news!

Cyclist prefers properly maintained rim brakes over poorly maintained disc brakes

:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,382
Posted By howheels

Well, let me be the first to recommend a nice set...

Well, let me be the first to recommend a nice set of LIGHTWEIGHT MIELENSTEIN wheels for your new bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-17, 05:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 56,333
Posted By howheels

Nice find JJ425! Link for the lazy:...

Nice find JJ425!

Link for the lazy: http://www.fujibikestore.it/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/FUJI_2018_15.pdf
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-17, 08:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,058
Posted By howheels

Well, everyone's got their opinions, but I'm...

Well, everyone's got their opinions, but I'm dying to go test ride a disc-equipped TCR from a local dealer. The idea of a sub-15lb disc bike is tantalizing.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-17, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,784
Posted By howheels

Hard to say since the prices aren't out on the...

Hard to say since the prices aren't out on the R8070 groupset yet. But given the sky-high price of R9170, even from UK retailers, I think it's pretty hard to justify either at this moment. Both eTap...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-17, 04:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,461
Posted By howheels

Dura Ace C24 tubular are full carbon. The image...

Dura Ace C24 tubular are full carbon. The image shown on the page linked is of the tubeless version (notice the valves).
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-17, 11:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,376
Posted By howheels

Yes, and OP wants to know "how much [they] help"....

Yes, and OP wants to know "how much [they] help". My answer remains -- they help a lot less than an aero body position. Nobody's stopping you from throwing money at your bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-17, 10:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,376
Posted By howheels

A more aero riding position will save you many...

A more aero riding position will save you many more seconds and cost a whole lot less than some fancy bars.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-17, 10:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,787
Posted By howheels

Been sick all weekend. First weekend all year...

Been sick all weekend. First weekend all year with 0 miles. It's killing me! Watching the London Prudential races is holding me over to some degree at least. Women's race yesterday had a great...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-17, 10:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,377
Posted By howheels

On the hood's you're at a pretty standard 45...

On the hood's you're at a pretty standard 45 degree back / arm angle. I'd say the size is bang on, and it's a good position to start with. Don't listen to the peanut gallery telling you to slam the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-17, 09:46 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,266
Posted By howheels

If you're looking to save a few bucks, why go for...

If you're looking to save a few bucks, why go for the Dogma? Pinarello already has a budget version of the Dogma, the Gan. You can even buy complete 105-equipped Gans for about $1700
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-17, 12:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,241
Posted By howheels

TCR in blue looks awesome. The Fuji looks boring....

TCR in blue looks awesome. The Fuji looks boring. That's about 90% of my criteria right there.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-17, 05:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,522
Posted By howheels

It was hot out today, but had a really great...

It was hot out today, but had a really great group ride. 55 miles with 3,000 ft climbing. Somehow the president of the club ended up 'scouting' me to join the club's racing team and give CAT5 a try....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-17, 10:32 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 31,739
Posted By howheels

DISC brake wheels are not going to be compatible...

DISC brake wheels are not going to be compatible with Pinarello's DISK brake frames :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-17, 08:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 814
Posted By howheels

Well, as they say, your mileage may vary. My...

Well, as they say, your mileage may vary. My "new" pads are at ~50% now after 5,750 miles. Just got a set of SwissStop BXP FlashPro's to replace them, as I expect they'll be totally gone by the end...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-17, 05:32 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 251,136
Posted By howheels

I see the white Segafredo paint scheme is now...

I see the white Segafredo paint scheme is now available on the Project One website -- at a $500 premium over the red Segafredo scheme. Coincidence? :D
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-17, 03:17 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,299
Posted By howheels

It's easy to see that many American motorists are...

It's easy to see that many American motorists are aggressive to cyclists. However the truth is many motorists are just aggressive period. I drive very infrequently (average one trip / week) but when...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-17, 08:07 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,013
Posted By howheels

I had a Polar watch ~15 years ago. It worked fine...

I had a Polar watch ~15 years ago. It worked fine with a mount to attach to the handlebars.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-17, 09:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,740
Posted By howheels

Conti Supersonics

Conti Supersonics
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-17, 06:09 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,064
Posted By howheels

28 mph ebike on the MUP is illegal in most...

28 mph ebike on the MUP is illegal in most states, including Oregon as far as I can tell (limited to 20 mph ebikes). Most MUPs have a much lower speed limit, 12-15 MPH regardless.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-17, 09:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,669
Posted By howheels

I'm glad that we can now agree what the benefit a...

I'm glad that we can now agree what the benefit a set of wheels can make :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-17, 09:14 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,669
Posted By howheels

You can calculate the effect yourself. How much...

You can calculate the effect yourself. How much does a pothole slow you down? 0.5 KM/h? How much time will you save accelerating from 29.5 KM/h to 30 KM/h with 1KG less rotational weight? I suspect...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-17, 08:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,669
Posted By howheels

Math is hard, so here's a spreadsheet for...

Math is hard, so here's a spreadsheet for everyone repeating the claim that wheel weight has such a drastic effect for climbing:...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-17, 06:24 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 26,580
Posted By howheels

I think it's a $13,000 camera that produces...

I think it's a $13,000 camera that produces photos that can be uploaded to bikeforums in the correct orientation, but I could be wrong :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-17, 08:33 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 31,180
Posted By howheels

Can't go wrong with Nashbar IMO. Great bikes....

Can't go wrong with Nashbar IMO. Great bikes. Best in class customer service. I've had my CR4 (Ultegra) for two years now and I love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-17, 08:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,665
Posted By howheels

My Nashbar CR4 was 16.8 lbs out of the box, $1600...

My Nashbar CR4 was 16.8 lbs out of the box, $1600 shipped
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-17, 06:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,958
Posted By howheels

I've had no problems getting GP4000S2 tires on...

I've had no problems getting GP4000S2 tires on and off my 6800 rims. I use nothing but my thumbs, no levers. The trick is to pinch the tire bead in the center channel of the rim, pull some slack in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-17, 10:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,958
Posted By howheels

I picked up a set last fall. 4500 miles on them...

I picked up a set last fall. 4500 miles on them so far and they are great wheels. If you pick up a set, do yourself a favor and spend a couple of extra minutes to add a little extra grease to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-17, 05:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,815
Posted By howheels

Look where you want the bike to go through the...

Look where you want the bike to go through the turn, not straight in front of you, or at things you hope to not crash into (target fixation).

Perform most of your braking before the turn, while...
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