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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-25-13, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,314
Posted By UMassAm

oof. ok.

oof. ok.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-25-13, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,314
Posted By UMassAm

On a good whim this past week, I registered for...

On a good whim this past week, I registered for the Cyclonauts Racer's Criterium which was held today at Stafford Spring Motor Speedway in Connecticut. Cat 4 and 5 were combined in a rainy, 45 degree...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-23-13, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,314
Posted By UMassAm

Congrats! I'm around Wells and will be at...

Congrats! I'm around Wells and will be at Purgatory myself as a 5- I'll have to watch and learn.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-13, 08:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,573
Posted By UMassAm

Noted.

Noted.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-22-13, 07:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,573
Posted By UMassAm

Why can't I maintain a steady distance behind other riders?

I'm having a real hard time maintaining consistent distance between my wheel and the one in front of me. I mirror their moves- when they pedal, I do, when they stop, I stop. I'm watching the terrain...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-20-13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 11,394
Posted By UMassAm

...

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-13, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 555
Posted By UMassAm

Hmm. OK. Any idea if Force or Red shifters would...

Hmm. OK. Any idea if Force or Red shifters would be of benefit here?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-13, 05:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 555
Posted By UMassAm

Make SRAM Rival shift levers more sensitive?

Hi,

I've been wishing my shift levers would click over quicker. There is some dead-space where they move before clicking, and that extra space can be annoying at times. I'm wondering if there is a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-16-13, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 548
Posted By UMassAm

+1 Sort by label...brilliant.

+1

Sort by label...brilliant.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-16-13, 08:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,068
Posted By UMassAm

I did it. But I'd say it depends on how much solo...

I did it. But I'd say it depends on how much solo experience you have and where you ride. If you ride in a city and around other people, you might have some developed handling skills (emphasis:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-13, 05:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,178
Posted By UMassAm

I mean, I got knocked down, got cuts and bruises...

I mean, I got knocked down, got cuts and bruises and my bar tape got ripped. Not nearly deadly and it could've been a lot worse- but, I don't know what kind of accident you have in mind that an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-13, 12:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,178
Posted By UMassAm

What should I do if I get hit by a motorist?

Last week I was hit by a motorist as she turned into me without signaling the turn. I was so hopped up on adrenaline, and I didn't know what to do, so while she was saying she's so sorry, she's so...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-09-13, 10:32 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 21,832
Posted By UMassAm

I deserved that, for asking a question I already...

I deserved that, for asking a question I already knew the answer to. Even more so for editing my post after the fact. oh well
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-09-13, 09:52 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 21,832
Posted By UMassAm

I've just started racing and I know my mouth is...

I've just started racing and I know my mouth is going to get me in trouble if I don't watch it- I need to try to stop swearing to express how bad I'm messing up.Do other amateur level sports make...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-05-13, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2,847
Views: 161,314
Posted By UMassAm

updated post with course here: ...

updated post with course here:
http://currentbrends.blogspot.com/


Blue hills classic, Milton MA
CatV, My second race, first non-training crit
themes: learn to read, kid/wicked...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-03-13, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 195,655
Posted By UMassAm

Thanks for all the aero advice.

Thanks for all the aero advice.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-30-13, 05:36 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 195,655
Posted By UMassAm

speaking of anatomy..what stretches are going to...

speaking of anatomy..what stretches are going to help me rotate my pelvis and keep my back low in the saddle?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-29-13, 05:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,091
Posted By UMassAm

dang, guess I'm lucky to have 2 weekly training...

dang, guess I'm lucky to have 2 weekly training races within 10 miles of me. Last weekend I participated in my first training crit, just starting to get into it- do wish I found the sport earlier,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-29-13, 05:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,091
Posted By UMassAm

How far do you travel to race?

Just wondering how far people have traveled or travel on a fairly regular basis to race. Slash, what goes in to your decision to participate in a particular race?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-28-13, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 756
Posted By UMassAm

Congrats! I participated in my first race last...

Congrats! I participated in my first race last week. It's fun. Sorry to hear about that crash.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 08:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,363
Posted By UMassAm

alrite i'll take this one sentence at a time. ...

alrite i'll take this one sentence at a time.

1. good job for speaking up.
2. keep calm and read 3-6
3. the point of that, see topic sentence, was about a particular emotion, of feeling...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 07:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,363
Posted By UMassAm

that's the other irony. carrying my bike home,...

that's the other irony. carrying my bike home, certainly looked like i wasnt prepared, though i had the materials- had no idea the valve would be too short. who the heck foresees a tube valve being...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 07:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,363
Posted By UMassAm

word up. [to be fair, when at a computer, we're...

word up. [to be fair, when at a computer, we're more likely to be thinking analytically, which tends to constrain the capacity for empathetic bonding...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 06:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,363
Posted By UMassAm

maybe you can help me with that by explaining...

maybe you can help me with that by explaining what you mean
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 06:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,363
Posted By UMassAm

mhm, interesting. thank you for your service. i...

mhm, interesting. thank you for your service. i spend a lot of my time thinking about leadership, resilience and emotional skills. interesting stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 06:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,363
Posted By UMassAm

naw trust me man (or sir, rather. thank you for...

naw trust me man (or sir, rather. thank you for your service), all of that is just like, too much to think about- i feel like we do need to reflect and prepare but also appreciate by being in our own...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 06:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,363
Posted By UMassAm

dang. how'd you regulate your emotions in that...

dang. how'd you regulate your emotions in that situation? i had that feeling of being completely stranded one time when my keys fell out of my pocket on a short trail ride. found out real quick why...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 05:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,363
Posted By UMassAm

i wore the hell out of them. probly wore them out...

i wore the hell out of them. probly wore them out too. i'm not man enough to walk around in socks in any city.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 05:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,363
Posted By UMassAm

boston strong made it plenty far, guy.

boston strong made it plenty far, guy.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 05:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,363
Posted By UMassAm

truth

truth
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 05:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,363
Posted By UMassAm

was the title of the thread "i had the worst day...

was the title of the thread "i had the worst day anyone has ever had in the history of the world..in fact i'd rather die than deal with my god awful life"?

some of you definitely had some ***d...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-13, 04:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,363
Posted By UMassAm

your day wasn't worse than mine

1. i'm exhausted. how do i know? people say "man, you look tired"
2. 2 major project deadlines at work this friday at work. the reports i'm creating for one of those deadlines are being started from...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-13, 07:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,602
Posted By UMassAm

i built up an IRO fixie. biggest pain in the ass,...

i built up an IRO fixie. biggest pain in the ass, but mostly/all my own fault. i cut the steerer tube too short and now i'm trying to replace it with a new fork and now my seatpost is rusted stuck...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-13, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 933
Posted By UMassAm

it's uncut, and i havent thrown it on yet, but i...

it's uncut, and i havent thrown it on yet, but i imagine an uncut stem is too long to ride?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-13, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 933
Posted By UMassAm

i should clarify. i need to find where the stem...

i should clarify. i need to find where the stem should go in the first place. guess i should just throw it on the trainer and experiment. have you ever been so lazy that you'll post about your...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-13, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 933
Posted By UMassAm

cutting steerer tube to the right length

any tips on how to know where to cut the steerer tube on a new fork? short of a whole fitting, can i get an approximate line? I cut my last fork waaaay too short, been riding 6 months with it, this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-13, 06:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,757
Posted By UMassAm

very helpful, thanks.

very helpful, thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-13, 05:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,757
Posted By UMassAm

extra chain links when upgrading to 53/39 chainrings

Hey, if I grow up and slap on 53/39 rings, should I need to add links to my chain or should the length its at now on 50/34 be fine?
Forum: For Sale
04-08-13, 09:04 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 390,129
Posted By UMassAm

Selle SMP Dynamic and Fizik Antares

I have a Selle SMP Dynamic and a Fizik Antares that I'm willing to trade.

PM me.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-05-13, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,175
Posted By UMassAm

my 4+ hour ride routine: Pre ride: a big...

my 4+ hour ride routine:

Pre ride: a big pancake with half cup of kashi go lean +syrup and smart balance butter (so delicious)
Bottles: 2 water
first 2 hours is usually all set, then 1 clif bar...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-13, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By UMassAm

Remade Yeti FRO Alloy, worth?

I'm having a hard time find to much info on these bikes, other than people loves them and take a lot of pride in them. Looking to maybe trading for a yeti FRO Alloy that was redone, all Deore XT...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-13, 07:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,118
Posted By UMassAm

where can I learn more about the travel range for...

where can I learn more about the travel range for the enduro frame? the fork has 180mm of travel, and according to the manufacturer, intended for downhill.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-13, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,118
Posted By UMassAm

why's that?

why's that?
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-13, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,118
Posted By UMassAm

I have ridden it, but forced with the lower set...

I have ridden it, but forced with the lower set saddle because the old post was cut. I added a longer post with a fizik antares saddle for now. Overall felt good, if bouncy on flat. was slow and felt...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-13, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,118
Posted By UMassAm

306551

306551
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-13, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,118
Posted By UMassAm

OK. it's a marcchozi 66 fork, need to get more...

OK. it's a marcchozi 66 fork, need to get more info. I was definitely kind of impulsive on this one, didn't do enough homwork, but thought it'd be a good deal at a grand.

wondering, what about...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-13, 08:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,118
Posted By UMassAm

help me set up this downhill enduro expert for cross country/all mountain

Just picked up a 2007 Enduro Expert on craigslist. Right now, it's set up for downhill and I want it to be better equipped for cross country racing. It will need to shed a few pounds. Already swapped...
Forum: Northeast
03-22-13, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11,205
Views: 1,472,172
Posted By UMassAm

anyone else waiting patiently for wells ave to...

anyone else waiting patiently for wells ave to start up? got postponed again this week.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-13, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,565
Posted By UMassAm

thanks for all the helpful replies, appreciate it.

thanks for all the helpful replies, appreciate it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-13, 09:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,565
Posted By UMassAm

Here's what the guy said: "No, it's nothing...

Here's what the guy said:

"No, it's nothing that deep. It just looks like the previous owner tried to touch up the paint before he sold it. I got it with a frame I bought recently and it was...
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