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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-16-17, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

i have an old ucc jersey i got from ebay. been...

i have an old ucc jersey i got from ebay. been called out by guys visiting from cali a few times because of it
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-13-17, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

what about the ice/slurry/crap?

what about the ice/slurry/crap?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-30-16, 10:55 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

yea, it's a slow, working process. always another...

yea, it's a slow, working process. always another saddle out there. body's always changing. priorities change. slow feedback process from the body as to whether your position is Actually better than...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-30-16, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

been 3 years since my bike fit. just trying to...

been 3 years since my bike fit. just trying to optimize what i have now, being more fit and flexible than 3 years ago.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-30-16, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

I got a 130 17 stem in the mail, to switch out...

I got a 130 17 stem in the mail, to switch out the 120 stem i have on it now. should be here by end of week. also got some rollers so i can do a fit check up on myself.

thanks for the suggestions....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-27-16, 11:09 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

i wanted to flatten my back, so i kept lowering...

i wanted to flatten my back, so i kept lowering my handlebars. i've been thinking about extending the reach by 1 cm, so I don't have to drop so low, like you said. i think that might be good for me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-27-16, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

i think if I raised my saddle, my heels would...

i think if I raised my saddle, my heels would naturally drop less, and I would use my calf muscles more.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-27-16, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

how's my fit? http://i.imgur.com/wCRB2BX.png ...

how's my fit?
http://i.imgur.com/wCRB2BX.png
http://i.imgur.com/rtQqSKm.png
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-18-16, 12:16 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

it does seem that way doesn't it? i'm probably...

it does seem that way doesn't it? i'm probably going to get rollers sometime, and i'll get better pictures
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-14-16, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

this from a couple of weeks ago (blk helmet). i'm...

this from a couple of weeks ago (blk helmet). i'm not sure i'd consider that cramped. i think i look cramped when i bend my elbows 90deg in the drops as i **** bricks holding the wheel in front of me...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-10-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

i've seen people say that multiple times now,...

i've seen people say that multiple times now, that a tilted saddle is indicative of a bad fit, which suggests that my cramped torso is somehow linked to my nuts going to sleep. I don't understand...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-31-16, 10:43 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

i measured the middle 1/2 of the saddle to be -2...

i measured the middle 1/2 of the saddle to be -2 to -3 deg forward. It used to be more level, but I changed it after I dropped the handlebars, leaned forward more, and starting having problems with...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-31-16, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet...

Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet (http://imgur.com/a/XkbEn)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-31-16, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

took this pic today ...

took this pic today
https://www.strava.com/activities/660313950
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-31-16, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

should I increase my reach by about 1 cm?

should I increase my reach by about 1 cm?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-26-16, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

http://dailynewsdig.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06...

http://dailynewsdig.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20-Funny-Shocked-Cat-Memes-3.jpg
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-25-16, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

I'm guessing a lot of it has to do with...

I'm guessing a lot of it has to do with flexibility too. I was thinking of picking up yoga (sessions are cheap at the university). In my mind, the position of torso only matters if my back muscles...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-16, 11:48 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

i should go lower when I'm sprinting.

i should go lower when I'm sprinting.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-17-16, 11:59 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

but I want to look PRO!!!

but I want to look PRO!!!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-17-16, 11:13 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

think I'm flexible enough to drop the handlebar...

think I'm flexible enough to drop the handlebar some more? I'm thinking 1 cm. stem's already slammed with a -17x120mm, but if I replace the super tlal cannondale dust cover, I can maybe drop it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-29-16, 12:12 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

rainy

rainy
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-29-16, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

noted what do you mean?

noted

what do you mean?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-29-16, 12:34 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

I paid money for this 524103 Scott Strance

I paid money for this
524103

Scott Strance
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-16, 12:21 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

what an unfortunate name

what an unfortunate name
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-23-16, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

that's because your handlebar is waayyy tall,...

that's because your handlebar is waayyy tall, putting your upper torso very upright, which places more weight on your butt. and i imagine those ergo drops also has something to do with it.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-20-16, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

that's a lot of wind. I grew up in iowa, and I...

that's a lot of wind. I grew up in iowa, and I keep taking for granted just how nice the weather is here in Austin..

your derailleur compatibility issue is mostly the front derailleur, I think....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-19-16, 11:34 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

why couldn't you use sti shifters? don't they all...

why couldn't you use sti shifters? don't they all use the same pull ratio? or is it not indexed at all, just friction? gosh that would be a pain.

I did a similar race shortly after I started...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-19-16, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

what kind of race is this? does the terrain...

what kind of race is this?
does the terrain necessitate fat tires or is that just something you wanted to do? is shifting awkward with those? cool bike
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-20-16, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

what does the blue jersey mean. is he the alpha...

what does the blue jersey mean. is he the alpha or something?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-20-16, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

Deriving joy out of hurting others.. I believe...

Deriving joy out of hurting others.. I believe that may be a sociopathic tendency.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-02-16, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

that's not how i do business

that's not how i do business
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-02-16, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

that'll be $7.50 507479

that'll be $7.50
507479
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-23-15, 10:52 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

why make an inside joke on a public forum? whats...

why make an inside joke on a public forum? whats wrong with you?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-23-15, 09:21 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

yea, seriously. blame it on the person, not the...

yea, seriously. blame it on the person, not the kit.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-29-15, 11:00 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

that is so weird and amazing how do you get...

that is so weird and amazing

how do you get any leverage for sprinting?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-28-15, 11:11 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

finish line curves right, but this guy runs into...

finish line curves right, but this guy runs into me. I don't even remember leaning into him. must have been instinct.

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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-28-15, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

were you in a circus?

were you in a circus?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-15, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

do you ride a scott foil? how does it ride?

do you ride a scott foil? how does it ride?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-15, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

nice pic.. except you look a little pale in...

nice pic..

except you look a little pale in this picture. perhaps you could go out side more and get a better tan
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-09-15, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

450209 2nd wheel for 2 laps followed by bell...

450209
2nd wheel for 2 laps followed by bell lap. bad spot to be in hindsight

forgot where I found this one
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-29-15, 12:35 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

I could try rotating my saddle forward, which...

I could try rotating my saddle forward, which will allow the hips to rotate forward more, but it puts more stress on my shoulder. I'm thinking I need to raise the bar about 5-10 mm

saddle's romin...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-28-15, 09:40 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

447936 fit experts, is my handlebar too...

447936

fit experts, is my handlebar too low/stretched out? I think my back should be flatter
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-23-15, 01:46 AM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,565
Posted By spectastic

446826 leading out on bell lap pretty dumb...

446826
leading out on bell lap

pretty dumb move that I led out almost the whole ****ing lap
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