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Forum: Touring
12-23-12, 11:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,053
Posted By tallmantim

Ahh - awesome - thanks! I was originally...

Ahh - awesome - thanks!

I was originally looking at Kota Tingi first of all, but thought Mersing would be a nicer stop point. KT would probably be a much better idea to go for - more manageable...
Forum: Touring
12-23-12, 04:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 27,171
Posted By tallmantim

Hi - I created some brackets - drilled some...

Hi - I created some brackets - drilled some centre holes in my rack, made a bracket from aluminium to attach from the brake mount and created some "feet" for the rack that I connected with hose...
Forum: Touring
12-23-12, 04:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,053
Posted By tallmantim

Ah - cool, thanks for that. Any idea what time...

Ah - cool, thanks for that. Any idea what time the boats would run from in the morning? It sounds much more attractive that going through the city!

I would like to get up to Mering on the first...
Forum: Touring
12-23-12, 03:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,053
Posted By tallmantim

LOL - yes, do a lot of ks with that setup, so...

LOL - yes, do a lot of ks with that setup, so should be comfortable. Might get a handlebar bag as well.

What advantage do the 25's give? I was planning on putting on some rubino pro tyres I have...
Forum: Touring
12-23-12, 02:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,053
Posted By tallmantim

Thanks for the advice guys I ended up going...

Thanks for the advice guys

I ended up going with the panniers as I think I could use them for commuting in the future.

I got some aluminium and created the brackets and mounts to put the rack...
Forum: Touring
12-15-12, 06:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,053
Posted By tallmantim

Hmm - looking at panniers - there are some...

Hmm - looking at panniers - there are some Ortlieb ones for front or rear - thinking about getting these smaller ones (25L) to ensure I don't overpack?

Or should I be looking at 45-50L for a two...
Forum: Touring
12-15-12, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,053
Posted By tallmantim

This is my current bike: ...

This is my current bike:

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/lechamp_teamti_10.htm

with a few differences.
Forum: Touring
12-15-12, 07:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,398
Posted By tallmantim

FWIW - I'm taking the Sony Ericsson Xperia Acros...

FWIW - I'm taking the Sony Ericsson Xperia Acros S with me rather than a tablet. It's only 4.3" in size, but it's waterproof (IP7). Therefore, I figure I can have it easily in a bento or jersey...
Forum: Touring
12-15-12, 03:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,053
Posted By tallmantim

Awesome! Thanks guys, feeling happier about it...

Awesome! Thanks guys, feeling happier about it ;-)

I had the same sort of idea that it shouldn't be that bad for heading over alone but people I speak to think I'm nuts. Maybe I am, but sounds...
Forum: Touring
12-14-12, 10:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,053
Posted By tallmantim

Touring Newbie setup with road bike

Hello all,

I wish to use my Ti road bike to tour with - planning to land in Singapore with it, catch the ferry to Malaysia and ride up the east coast towards Thailand and then back to Singapore (2...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-12, 05:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,956
Posted By tallmantim

Try hydrogenated water - the hydrogen will likely...

Try hydrogenated water - the hydrogen will likely make it much much lighter!

Best way to make the hydrogen stay in the water is to mix in some chlorine tablets. Will also ensure your bidons are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-26-12, 12:26 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,483
Posted By tallmantim

Made me LOL ;-) I agree as well - if you are...

Made me LOL ;-)

I agree as well - if you are looking to marginally support your family on the marginal salary that a pro cyclist earns at the bottom level, convincing yourself that buying drugs is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-12, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2,350
Views: 113,732
Posted By tallmantim

My body has an equilibrium point at ~95-96kg...

My body has an equilibrium point at ~95-96kg (which I'm sure sounds huge to most people!)

Low B fat% but my body doesn't want to go lower (at least not without drastic dieting - and that's no...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-12, 07:45 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,483
Posted By tallmantim

Man - I gotta get me some of this soap! from...

Man - I gotta get me some of this soap!

from http://pherolibrary.com/androstadienone/430
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-12, 07:42 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,483
Posted By tallmantim

LOL. ... At least I can blame it on the...

LOL.

...

At least I can blame it on the competitors PEDs getting them the win every time I get my ass handed to me in club racing now!

;-)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-20-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

Legs felt tired today - not sure whether the...

Legs felt tired today - not sure whether the cross training is causing extra fatigue in the legs. Currently swimming 2-3 times a week, running 1-2 times (5 or 10km) and riding as well (300-400km).
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-12, 04:58 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

Using the Powertap for cadence right now - and it...

Using the Powertap for cadence right now - and it takes a guess at it. It is OK for looking at the total average cadence of a ride, but not down to the low level. Power is recorded correctly, just...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,380
Posted By tallmantim

Yep - and the dude averaged about 130 cadence for...

Yep - and the dude averaged about 130 cadence for the entire race - very cool.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-12, 04:28 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

Set up WKO after doing my FTP test on Tuesday and...

Set up WKO after doing my FTP test on Tuesday and went out for group ride today - rolling small hills. Ended up with a >100% IF on the ride. Does that indicate that FTP should be higher for...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-17-12, 10:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,380
Posted By tallmantim

Here are some figures from the world cup points...

Here are some figures from the world cup points race (from SRM http://www.srm.de/es/srm-in-action/competition-with-srm/bahn/334-bahn)



1/2 second: 2,096 watts
1 second: 1,638 watts
5...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-17-12, 10:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,380
Posted By tallmantim

Apart from the other stuff, they did 500W for...

Apart from the other stuff, they did 500W for apparently nearly 2 hours. Top level time trialists (Cancellara etc) may have an FTP of ~500W. This is incompatible with being able to hold 2000W (LOL -...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-12, 07:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,792
Posted By tallmantim

Hey - that's very interesting. Made me think of...

Hey - that's very interesting. Made me think of the item below - Wade Wallace, a cycling blogger/journalist got to go to a Trek launch junket and they had a bike for him to ride:

262112
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-17-12, 04:51 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

Yeah - hovering around 95-96kg at the moment....

Yeah - hovering around 95-96kg at the moment. Lost weight for a competition at work (I won it!) and now looking to put back on muscle again without putting on too much extra weight.

Cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-12, 12:07 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 10,445
Posted By tallmantim

Di2 batteries last longer than 28 days.

Di2 batteries last longer than 28 days.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-16-12, 11:23 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

Ah - thanks. That was the best 5 minute time I've...

Ah - thanks. That was the best 5 minute time I've recorded before anyway.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-16-12, 09:32 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

Just out of interest - does anyone know why my...

Just out of interest - does anyone know why my normalized power would be less than average power?

Peak 5min (443 watts):
Duration: 5:00
Work: 133 kJ
TSS: 12.9 (intensity factor 1.243)
Norm...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-16-12, 08:21 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

Did first FTP test in ages - turns out I have...

Did first FTP test in ages - turns out I have lost a heap of power! Now to rebuild it (somewhat)...

Started with a warmup including a sprint, a five minute effort and then the 20 minute effort:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-12, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By tallmantim

Replacement cage/jockey wheels, DA 7900

Hi

Does anyone know if it is possible to buy these separately?

I have searched but cannot find any.

Managed to destroy the cage and jockeys so looking to either replace the cage and jockeys...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-12, 09:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By tallmantim

Only problem is I'm in Australia - and they don't...

Only problem is I'm in Australia - and they don't allow purchase using non-US paypal or CC's, even if you're getting it delivered to a shipping forwarding address.

Going through with them ATM to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-12, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By tallmantim

Motobecane Ti rear hanger

Killed my rear mech and think I may have bent the hanger too.

Would like to get going ASAP - does anyone know if there are equivalent hangers to the Motobecane Ti one (Le Champion)?

Or (as I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-12, 09:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,346
Posted By tallmantim

Hey - I have 37" sleeve length! >:-( LOL ...

Hey - I have 37" sleeve length! >:-(

LOL

And 36.5" inseam - as mentioned earlier, proportionally long measurements mean I have little problems getting onto stock bikes (currently happily riding...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-03-12, 08:02 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

Treadmill and other gym equipment use yesterday...

Treadmill and other gym equipment use yesterday morning and boxercise at lunchtime due to constant rain and a severe dislike of the trainer.

Feels like I got run over by a truck today, but got out...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-12, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2,350
Views: 113,732
Posted By tallmantim

Almost no refined sugars for the last couple of...

Almost no refined sugars for the last couple of weeks, no sweets etc is seeing me make some progress.

After water loading 1.5L for the first weigh in for my work weight loss challenge, I was down...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-12, 07:10 PM
Replies: 820
Views: 33,614
Posted By tallmantim

Pissing down with rain again today saw me head to...

Pissing down with rain again today saw me head to the gym.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-30-12, 12:34 AM
Replies: 4,923
Views: 1,067,816
Posted By tallmantim

Roquette leaves with a can of tuna and a handful...

Roquette leaves with a can of tuna and a handful of almonds over the top for lunch. Tasty, nutritious and low-cal.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-25-12, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2,350
Views: 113,732
Posted By tallmantim

Entered a weight loss comp at work - have until...

Entered a weight loss comp at work - have until June 30 with everyone putting in $50 to go to the charity of your choice.

Got started again with my food logbook (logsheet? LOL):
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-04-12, 01:19 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

Right on 200 TSS before work this morning....

Right on 200 TSS before work this morning. Commute home in at recovery pace should see me add a very small number to that for the day.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-03-12, 02:34 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

And got my best 1 minute power to date on the way...

And got my best 1 minute power to date on the way home from work, 871 Watts. I calculated if I got down to my skinny weight again (about 200# LOL) that my Watts/Kg would put me on the edge of Cat 1...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-03-12, 12:48 AM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

Did a test on the first proper hill of the ride I...

Did a test on the first proper hill of the ride I was on last Saturday to work out FTP:


Peak 20min (347 watts):
Duration: 20:00
Work: 416 kJ
TSS: 30.3 (intensity factor...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-28-12, 04:39 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

LOL - 220 is where I'm at too. Here is the...

LOL - 220 is where I'm at too.

Here is the watts/time chart with the current (last couple of weeks) results and the results from before my PT was stolen in June last year.

Some interesting...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-27-12, 05:52 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

Yeah - for some reason I looked at my power...

Yeah - for some reason I looked at my power figures as a woman one day without realising - told me I was ready to go pro! ;-)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-27-12, 03:35 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

Wow - you don't need to hit 1350 again if you can...

Wow - you don't need to hit 1350 again if you can hold 800W for 30 seconds at a decent weight! What does that equate to in W/kg @ 30 seconds?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-27-12, 12:32 AM
Replies: 820
Views: 33,614
Posted By tallmantim

went out at lunchtime to do some short hill...

went out at lunchtime to do some short hill intervals. Popped an eyelet on my Kyserium Elite front wheel - seems fubared now - I will try riding it home but has a 1 inch wobble.

:-(
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-26-12, 12:04 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,701
Posted By tallmantim

The third one the guy just HAS to be wearing a...

The third one the guy just HAS to be wearing a superman outfit!

Are capes allowed by the UCI if it is cold?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-25-12, 11:12 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

Back on the power train... From the ride...

Back on the power train...

From the ride this morning (medium-hard 1 hour group ride, medium commute to work then harder couple of laps):

Lap 1:
Duration: 2:17:00 (2:49:53)
Work: ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-12, 08:52 PM
Replies: 25,990
Views: 1,465,558
Posted By tallmantim

After PT wheel and bike was stolen last year,...

After PT wheel and bike was stolen last year, finally getting a replacement wheel built up.

Will be interesting to see where I'm at - topped at 400W FTP (LOL - I am very heavy so power to weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-12, 10:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,789
Posted By tallmantim

Cancellara is ~82kg and purported to have an FTP...

Cancellara is ~82kg and purported to have an FTP approaching 500W - so 6.1W/kg. Contador is @ ~62kg at race weight - so for the same ability in uphill TT he would need an FTP of 378W or so.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-19-12, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2,350
Views: 113,732
Posted By tallmantim

So at 135# I'm assuming your nick is either...

So at 135# I'm assuming your nick is either ironic or made quite some time ago? ;-)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-19-12, 05:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,786
Posted By tallmantim

Decided to go with 32 rather than 24 spoke on the...

Decided to go with 32 rather than 24 spoke on the PT hub - figured the little bit of weight difference (I think about 30 grams) and little worse aero would be offset by the utility of a higher spoke...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-16-12, 12:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,786
Posted By tallmantim

Spoke to my wheel builder today and he said...

Spoke to my wheel builder today and he said deep-v was a good choice - would suggest 32 spoke but 24 with high gauge spokes would save some weight and be nearly as strong.

I like the looks of the...
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