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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-10-15, 08:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,070
Posted By Handelfan

Neither. I bought the $19.99 app for android,...

Neither. I bought the $19.99 app for android, and I send the screen via "miracast" on my LG G4 to my Roku. On my Samsung Galaxy S4 it was called "screen mirroring". It doesn't require a Roku...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-15, 11:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,070
Posted By Handelfan

Yup.

Yup.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-15, 10:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,070
Posted By Handelfan

I use the NBC app too - and I can send my screen...

I use the NBC app too - and I can send my screen to my TV via my Roku. Or if I'm lazy, I'll grab my phone and stay right there in bed. :p
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-14, 04:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,387
Posted By Handelfan

Bibs are way more comfortable for me. They...

Bibs are way more comfortable for me. They prevent my crack from hanging out, and the straps hold them up tighter when off the bike - avoiding the soggy diaper look.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-14, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By Handelfan

Not in SLO. It was a ride around Bass Lake, up...

Not in SLO. It was a ride around Bass Lake, up around Oakhurst, south of Yosemite. I normally ride down the hill to North Fork and back up, but I didn't have time - so this was across the new...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-14, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 813
Posted By Handelfan

Well, I broke my streak.....

...and finally crashed on my road bike. See, I've crashed before on Mountain Bikes, and on fat bikes in the snow, but I've always managed to keep rubber side down on the road.

I was riding across...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-04-14, 01:57 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,424
Posted By Handelfan

I just sold my race wheels yesterday, after not...

I just sold my race wheels yesterday, after not having raced in more than a year. I raced for less than two years, and in that time, I didn't even finish 10 races (since that is now the Cat V rule)....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-12, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 618
Posted By Handelfan

Brother-in-Law buying a bike.....

Hey All -

My brother in law is looking at a 2007 Specialized Tarmac Expert. It is in good condition, has Ultegra components and a Dura-Ace rear derailleur. I don't live near him, and he has...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-12, 11:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,485
Posted By Handelfan

I dig the Michelin Lithion 2's. They roll nice,...

I dig the Michelin Lithion 2's. They roll nice, and last a long time. I've even raced them.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-12, 07:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,065
Posted By Handelfan

so how come we can say umd now?

so how come we can say umd now?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-12, 03:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,192
Posted By Handelfan

The different frame is going to make way more...

The different frame is going to make way more difference than the difference in group will. I just thought it was odd that you were trying to decide based upon components, and not the ACTUAL BIKE...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-12, 08:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,192
Posted By Handelfan

:roflmao2:

:roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-12, 09:09 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 12,898
Posted By Handelfan

Psshh. With that gearing, you'd spin out before...

Psshh. With that gearing, you'd spin out before you even hit 100.....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-12, 07:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,101
Posted By Handelfan

I could never get that live tracking feature to...

I could never get that live tracking feature to work. It would just tell my wife that I was "not currently tracking". Tried lots of things, no dice.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-12, 07:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,858
Posted By Handelfan

this is 41-a-licious.

this is 41-a-licious.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-12, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 797,495
Posted By Handelfan

Dinuba Criterium - Dinuba, CA - Cat 4/5. They...

Dinuba Criterium - Dinuba, CA - Cat 4/5. They told us it would be 26 laps of an L-shaped, .7-mile course. We actually did 30 (like last year.) The last of three VeloPromo races over this weekend....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 07:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,204
Posted By Handelfan

Versus (now NBCSports) ran a series I believe...

Versus (now NBCSports) ran a series I believe called "Lance Armstrong: A Look Back", where they replayed some of the notable stages from Lance's TDF wins. They are pretty fun to watch, gotta say.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 790
Posted By Handelfan

I've had Quattros for a couple years. Loved them...

I've had Quattros for a couple years. Loved them at first. I do like the big platform. One thing that's been bugging me lately is the cleat design, for two reasons:

a. Part of the large...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-16-12, 09:59 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,883
Posted By Handelfan

Conti says that their carbon glue is more...

Conti says that their carbon glue is more resistant to heating up when braking on descents. I'm not sure if there's much else. Every wrench I've talked to around here uses the "regular" glue, even...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-12, 11:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,145
Posted By Handelfan

Ahsposo: nah, not in sales. Maybe I should be. ...

Ahsposo: nah, not in sales. Maybe I should be. Advertising could be fun....

Rocco: Even worse - grannies on cruisers ringing them as they pass you up L'Alpe d"Huez.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-12, 09:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,145
Posted By Handelfan

it could be real demoralizing for the peloton to...

it could be real demoralizing for the peloton to collectively ring them as they swallow up the break.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-12, 09:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,760
Posted By Handelfan

"You guys think this is why we never win the...

"You guys think this is why we never win the Tour?"
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-07-12, 10:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,883
Posted By Handelfan

Yeah, I went with the Conti glue, though not with...

Yeah, I went with the Conti glue, though not with conti tires. (I bought Vittoria Corsa CX 2 tires), based on some things I read, and they make glue for aluminum (the original yellow stuff) and for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-12, 01:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,854
Posted By Handelfan

Interesting, we have the "Crooked" Kilt here. I...

Interesting, we have the "Crooked" Kilt here. I wonder if they are related?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-07-12, 12:40 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,883
Posted By Handelfan

Yeah, I bought the tires and did not pay the shop...

Yeah, I bought the tires and did not pay the shop to do it. I definitely am more the type that enjoys the experience of learning to do it myself. I can use the $100 bucks for having some beer on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-12, 11:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,520
Posted By Handelfan

Just because you would like to have new places to...

Just because you would like to have new places to ride doesn't mean you don't "truly like cycling". Pretending like nobody has any right to complain about the riding conditions around their home is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-12, 10:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 739
Posted By Handelfan

I actually live in Northern SLO county, a good...

I actually live in Northern SLO county, a good 600 or 700 feet higher in elevation, and less coastal air. It was probably warmer in SLO. But yes, we have been getting up and down weather here. It...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-04-12, 10:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,883
Posted By Handelfan

Tubular Gluing Question

Hey All -

Just bought a set of Neuvation 50mm carbon tubulars for racing. Neuvation are local guys from San Luis Obispo, good customer service.

I have not owned a set of tubulars before...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-12, 10:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 739
Posted By Handelfan

It was 30 degrees when I started a ride this...

It was 30 degrees when I started a ride this morning, even in California! Cap under the helmet, warmers on legs and arms, and a light windbreaker. I was fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-12, 09:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,881
Posted By Handelfan

Flip it.

Flip it.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-31-12, 11:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,094
Posted By Handelfan

The "T" in FTP? If so, why is that a dreaded...

The "T" in FTP? If so, why is that a dreaded word around here?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-12, 11:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,428
Posted By Handelfan

Maybe "in denial" should have been a choice for...

Maybe "in denial" should have been a choice for the poll.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-31-12, 08:45 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 797,495
Posted By Handelfan

I didn't race there this year - partly because...

I didn't race there this year - partly because I'm not in good shape yet - and I got my butt dropped last year.

They started the race on top of the hill? Was the finish in the same spot as...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-12, 12:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 389
Posted By Handelfan

Yeah, intervals can be done really well on flat...

Yeah, intervals can be done really well on flat terrain, because you can easily control your efforts.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-12, 12:30 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,336
Posted By Handelfan

I do, in fact. But unless there's some BF app...

I do, in fact. But unless there's some BF app I'm unaware of, logging onto the website through the browser is a real POTA.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-12, 12:22 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,336
Posted By Handelfan

how did you post this while out on a ride?

how did you post this while out on a ride?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-28-12, 02:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,237
Posted By Handelfan

I think it helps. If you THINK the new fancy...

I think it helps. If you THINK the new fancy wheels will make you go faster, they will. If you're convinced your normal wheels are heavy and slow, you will be heavy and slow. Also, the new...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-12, 01:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,564
Posted By Handelfan

:thumb: Nice. You ride along the coast up...

:thumb: Nice.

You ride along the coast up here during the "winter", you can get blown off the road. Especially in the afternoon.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-27-12, 10:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,237
Posted By Handelfan

I once had somebody tell me that the placebo...

I once had somebody tell me that the placebo effect is real. Yeah, it may be all in your head, but it can still affect your performance more than the numbers on paper would predict. It's like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-12, 09:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,672
Posted By Handelfan

I got dropped on an early climb, caught back up...

I got dropped on an early climb, caught back up on the descent, got dropped again on the return climb, and finished a couple of minutes OTB. Avoided a bunch of bad crashes near the finish though. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,120
Posted By Handelfan

I like American Flyers too, but you have to chuck...

I like American Flyers too, but you have to chuck everything you know about cycling out first. For example, in this film:

a. a regular, and yes fit, guy who rides his bike a lot can step right...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-12, 07:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,635
Posted By Handelfan

Did you read the thread? And it's the 41. ...

Did you read the thread?

And it's the 41. Since when was everything around here 100% on topic?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-12, 07:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,612
Posted By Handelfan

Hey, there are places in California that have...

Hey, there are places in California that have "real" winters. Not where I live, of course.......:) The most wintery we get here is rainy, and maybe 20 degrees.

I did live in Minnesota for a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-12, 07:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,635
Posted By Handelfan

I don't wear my ring (which is Tungsten Carbide)...

I don't wear my ring (which is Tungsten Carbide) while riding, it has a tendency to slide off - unless I'm wearing full-finger gloves of course.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-12, 07:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,494
Posted By Handelfan

Amen.

Amen.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-12, 07:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 836
Posted By Handelfan

The more white, the more Euro. :thumb: Also,...

The more white, the more Euro. :thumb: Also, since there is a bunch of white stuff that came with your bike, going white could be the cheaper option.

Converting everything to black is sweet too....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-14-12, 11:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 934
Posted By Handelfan

Have you guys seen a lot of races where there is...

Have you guys seen a lot of races where there is a 4/5 race AND a separate 5 race? Of the ones around here, it seems only one or the other.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-12, 08:35 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,650
Posted By Handelfan

I am a junior high/high school music teacher. I...

I am a junior high/high school music teacher. I get questions like this all the time.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-12, 11:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 34,317
Posted By Handelfan

*Smacks Head* Whoops, no. :o I think I got...

*Smacks Head* Whoops, no. :o

I think I got thrown off by the photo I saw earlier in the thread - which I thought was the version I had - and figured thats the one we were talking about.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-12, 08:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 34,317
Posted By Handelfan

The two road bikes I have recently owned have the...

The two road bikes I have recently owned have the exact groups in question. For the past 2 years, I rode a Cannondale caad9 with the Tiagra group. I even did a little racing last year. I didn't...
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