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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-04-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 360
Posted By 808HIcycler

My recommendation is a TRX band, a set of workout...

My recommendation is a TRX band, a set of workout bands with any attachment you want, and a set of perfect push-up type hand holds. I have this setup for travelling and it fits really nicely in my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-28-24, 12:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 452
Posted By 808HIcycler

I just got my second polygon D7 from bikes...

I just got my second polygon D7 from bikes direct. It is on sale right now for $1349. They have more expensive options that get into the higher end Fox stuff also.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

47 today after 13.25 in my first crit last night....

47 today after 13.25 in my first crit last night. Set a new FTP last night that is 16 watts higher than before. Almost to that 3w/kg magic number now.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 17,813
Views: 1,458,197
Posted By 808HIcycler

Did my first Crit last night and set double digit...

Did my first Crit last night and set double digit power PR's for 20/30/40-minute time frames. Haven't been able to ride much lately due to work, but can't complain about finishing 7/24. Almost got to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

31 today after doing 13.5 on a mountain bike for...

31 today after doing 13.5 on a mountain bike for the first time in a year yesterday.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-10-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 936
Views: 225,169
Posted By 808HIcycler

So........Did my first bike race of my life today...

So........Did my first bike race of my life today and feel decent about it. 10-mile flat ITT. 27:17 on a Scott addict RC10 with clip-on aero bars. 22.2mph, 225w @ 86 kg this morning. Finished 7th in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

17 yesterday and 41 today. Signed up for my first...

17 yesterday and 41 today. Signed up for my first bike race (9.2 mile TT) so been riding to get used to the clip-ons.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,507
Posted By 808HIcycler

It is the factory Belcara that came on the bike.

It is the factory Belcara that came on the bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-23, 10:03 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,004
Posted By 808HIcycler

So as said before, my case especially....the...

So as said before, my case especially....the rider?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,507
Posted By 808HIcycler

I think the quality is good. I know several...

I think the quality is good. I know several people who ride them and they all like them.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,507
Posted By 808HIcycler

Here are my thoughts on the wheels after my ride...

Here are my thoughts on the wheels after my ride today:

They feel much stiffer and are more responsive than the syncros 2.0 RP wheels that come stock on the bike and it can be felt as soon as you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-23, 11:12 PM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,507
Posted By 808HIcycler

So I didn't get to ride them today as they...

So I didn't get to ride them today as they weren't ready until late this afternoon. I went up and down the street which has a slight upward grade into a head wind coming back and they felt good just...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-23, 08:56 PM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,507
Posted By 808HIcycler

Finally changed my wheel setup. Hunt 54 wheels...

Finally changed my wheel setup. Hunt 54 wheels with Dura-ace 11-30 cassette and Ultegra brakes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

49 miles for my first ride after moving back to...

49 miles for my first ride after moving back to Hawai'i and I definitely was not up on my hydration.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

Completed my first century today. 104 miles and...

Completed my first century today. 104 miles and 4,000ft of climbing starting on the southeast Connecticut and southern Rhode Island coasts back into the hills od \fRI and CT. Super fun ride even with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-23, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

35 miles for the first ride with our group of the...

35 miles for the first ride with our group of the yar.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-18-23, 07:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,219
Posted By 808HIcycler

I got a polar H10 when I got my tacx last winter....

I got a polar H10 when I got my tacx last winter. I thought battery life was suspect, but that appears more of operator error when it would take a couple minutes to connect, not a dead battery after...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-16-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By 808HIcycler

A good set of bands can help with muscle...

A good set of bands can help with muscle endurance, and depending on your normal workout routine, can supplement some muscle gain. Also, try finding a set of adjustable dumbbells. Since you haven't...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-22, 09:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 817
Posted By 808HIcycler

My favorite was my 77.5-mile ride in late...

My favorite was my 77.5-mile ride in late September. It was my longest ride, and only my second over 100km, and my first going over 5,000ft of climbing. Can't wait to get cleared for riding outdoors...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-25-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

77.5 miles with over 5500ft of climb. Only the...

77.5 miles with over 5500ft of climb. Only the second metric I have done and my longest ride by 14 miles, and over 1,000 ft more than the next closest climbing day for me. Super happy with it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

41.75 miles and ~2000' of climb. Felt a bit...

41.75 miles and ~2000' of climb. Felt a bit chilly as it was in the low 60's to start but was nice and warm at the end. As much as I miss riding in Hawaii, this south Connecticut weather is awesome...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-22, 02:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,399
Posted By 808HIcycler

When I lived in Guam, I found I had to do one...

When I lived in Guam, I found I had to do one bottle mixed with DripDrop and one of pure water. For whatever reason my body did not like only taking in the mixed bottles and I would get sluggish and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

34.5 miles and 2000'ish. First group ride in a...

34.5 miles and 2000'ish. First group ride in a year and a half. It was good as it kept me from going out and trying to kill myself, and forced me to maintain a conversational pace.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-06-22, 03:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,284
Posted By 808HIcycler

As long as the OP does not have the ability to...

As long as the OP does not have the ability to lie, someone will probably help him. There is no denying this.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-17-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,970
Posted By 808HIcycler

First ride as I just got this in today. Need to...

First ride as I just got this in today. Need to set the shock and clean up the front the end, but otherwise had a blast riding it this afternoon. Brakes aren't the best, but I knew that going in....
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-04-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By 808HIcycler

The weirdest part about my first outdoor ride in...

The weirdest part about my first outdoor ride in four months last week was feeling the bike go forward and forgetting how twitchy it can be. It only lasted a couple miles and it felt normal again.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-22, 08:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,426
Posted By 808HIcycler

I loved riding in the rain when I was stationed...

I loved riding in the rain when I was stationed in Guam. I would ride once the sun went down in the evenings and the random showers were such a refreshment.
Forum: Introductions
02-15-22, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By 808HIcycler

Welcome from sunny southeastern Connecticut.

Welcome from sunny southeastern Connecticut.
Forum: Northeast
02-06-22, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,680
Posted By 808HIcycler

That is what I plan on doing once it warms up....

That is what I plan on doing once it warms up. For now, Zwift is my friend. Once springtime hits, I found few places to do hill repeats in the area and maybe a couple places that are an overnight...
Forum: Northeast
01-26-22, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,680
Posted By 808HIcycler

Thanks for that. I will have to check out Mt...

Thanks for that. I will have to check out Mt Parnassus road for sure. As slow as I am climbing, that might meet my need, or at least give me a good starting point in the spring. Cheers.
Forum: Northeast
01-23-22, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,680
Posted By 808HIcycler

I have hit a lot of the short, punchy climbs...

I have hit a lot of the short, punchy climbs around here and I can do them in a lower gear if need be. I am also not opposed to driving a little bit on a weekend to find a good climb to do. I only...
Forum: Northeast
01-23-22, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,680
Posted By 808HIcycler

Training for Mt Washington

I will be registering for the Mount Washington Hill Climb this year and am looking for suggestions on place to train in Connecticut, Southeastern part specifically. I would like something in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-21, 06:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,744
Posted By 808HIcycler

I only got 328 road, with another 277 on the...

I only got 328 road, with another 277 on the trainer in the last month. Between being deployed the first six months of the year, then moving to the east coast from Guam over the summer, I did not get...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-22-21, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By 808HIcycler

I have been following that and the 29'r is about...

I have been following that and the 29'r is about $700 more with similar equipment, so I may just wait a while longer to pull the trigger.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By 808HIcycler

Marin bikes

I am looking into getting another mountain bike, and looking around I found a Marin 27.5 FS for $3000, and another site for a 29'r for the same price. I am not as well versed in MTB stuff and do not...
Forum: Triathlon
10-10-21, 06:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,403
Posted By 808HIcycler

If you haven't looked yet, try the Pros closet...

If you haven't looked yet, try the Pros closet for used bikes. They have just about everything you could be looking for.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

Couch 100k (aka sat on my ass for 4 hours) today...

Couch 100k (aka sat on my ass for 4 hours) today in the garage while watching it rain since some tropical storm wouldn't let me ride this morning. Maybe tomorrow if the roads are cleaned up.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

27.5 and 1350' yesterday morning. Had to end...

27.5 and 1350' yesterday morning. Had to end early since the wife had to work, but should have gotten out of bed sooner. Rode without speed info for the first time, paying attention to power output....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-21, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,464
Posted By 808HIcycler

Got my first real ride in this past weekend since...

Got my first real ride in this past weekend since I shipped my bike form Guam to Connecticut. 25 miles and 1350' of climbing after not riding for about six weeks. Also got my power pedals in and man,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-21, 02:06 PM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,507
Posted By 808HIcycler

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Got my Favero Unos today. Now my bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-21, 06:38 PM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,507
Posted By 808HIcycler

Finally order my power pedals after wanting them...

Finally order my power pedals after wanting them for a year. My bike finally gets here from Guam on Monday next week and I cannot wait to ride again once I get the pedal fit done and the bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-21, 04:26 AM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

13.5 for my first post-deployment ride. Five...

13.5 for my first post-deployment ride. Five months without riding other than a stationary bike makes for a world of hurt.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 12:35 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 26,255
Posted By 808HIcycler

1540 miles. Started riding again in mid may after...

1540 miles. Started riding again in mid may after my deployment and kept a steady pace until November and December when work finally caught up and only allowed a couple rides over a seven week...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-31-20, 12:23 AM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

25.5 for my last ride of the year. Going to start...

25.5 for my last ride of the year. Going to start the year off right tomorrow with a good one hopefully.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-20, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By 808HIcycler

Unfortunately the shop I bought it from is closed...

Unfortunately the shop I bought it from is closed on Sundays and I am leaving the area for several weeks tomorrow. I did watch that video with no success. The shifters are still not engaging and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-20, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By 808HIcycler

New bike won't shift

Hafa Adai all, I finally got my 2020 Scott Addict RC 10 two days ago and now it will not shift on the right shifter. At first it would shift up and I could feel the shifter clicking and attempting to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-20, 04:34 AM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,507
Posted By 808HIcycler

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Finally picked up my Scot Addict RC 10....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-20, 06:40 AM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

23 miles on my new Addict RC 10. Last 12 or so...

23 miles on my new Addict RC 10. Last 12 or so miles were in a down pour with a 35 mph headwind.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,507
Posted By 808HIcycler

Ordered a 2020 Scott Addict RC 10 a couple of...

Ordered a 2020 Scott Addict RC 10 a couple of days ago. Cannot wait to gt it the end of the month.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,368
Posted By 808HIcycler

First 100K today. 63.2 miles. ...

First 100K today. 63.2 miles.

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