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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-14, 08:02 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 13,907
Posted By spdoran

Lot's of valuable bike lessons to learn from the...

Lot's of valuable bike lessons to learn from the pros... examples: don't reach in your back pocket while descending, don't be in the sprint if you're not a sprinter and don't be a tool and not bring...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-02-14, 04:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,804
Posted By spdoran

I rarely look into the group rides, but when I do...

I rarely look into the group rides, but when I do meet up with others it is usually to start off from the same point. It is usually best for me to just train with one or two others of similar...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-14, 12:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,804
Posted By spdoran

Also, one of my first organized events was a gran...

Also, one of my first organized events was a gran fondo and at the time I thought some of the upper level guys that had showed up to ride with their S-Works/cervélo/etc. rides and smooth cycling talk...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-14, 12:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,804
Posted By spdoran

Weekend bringing out the bike is a hobby separate...

Weekend bringing out the bike is a hobby separate from putting in the countless hours it takes to race. People that drive sports cars aren't race car drivers. People who ride road bikes aren't road...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-14, 10:20 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,804
Posted By spdoran

The author seems to think that the racers (team...

The author seems to think that the racers (team kits in paceline folks) are the ones picking on the non-racer wannabe types (wearing yellow jersey replicas while being slower than average). Although...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-30-14, 06:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,804
Posted By spdoran

You got me there... I admit defeat.

You got me there... I admit defeat.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-30-14, 04:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,804
Posted By spdoran

We race bikes, take things seriously and give each other a hard time- are we snobs?

Came across this gem earlier reposted by Peleton. Are we snobs? Does caring about our sport and wishing others would do the same if they would like to be involved make us mean? Can we really be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-14, 07:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,052
Posted By spdoran

Nicer materials will tend to fit better on a...

Nicer materials will tend to fit better on a broader range of builds because they will be designed to stretch more and form to skin better.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,052
Posted By spdoran

My personal view (and this will get shot down) is...

My personal view (and this will get shot down) is that if I am going to spend $100 on just about any jersey new, then I might as well spend $120-$140 on a top of the line jersey on sale. if anyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-14, 09:00 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,052
Posted By spdoran

So, I got lucky and got the new Castelli Aero...

So, I got lucky and got the new Castelli Aero Race 5.0 as a graduation gift. It has a bazillion different materials and fits perfect everywhere except right at the peak of my bicep on the right arm...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-14, 02:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,052
Posted By spdoran

The hammer jersey looks pretty good the for price...

The hammer jersey looks pretty good the for price I might snag one of those at some point. Not looking for an fugly jerseys though...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-14, 02:20 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,052
Posted By spdoran

Here's the issue I have with self proclaimed...

Here's the issue I have with self proclaimed forum veterans:You all get sick and tired of hearing the same questions again and again, but the questions seem to all vastly different answers based on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-14, 08:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,052
Posted By spdoran

Sounds like a plan. Thanks for the help (except...

Sounds like a plan. Thanks for the help (except for the one jerk). I have one long sleeve and one short sleeve right now, but I bought the short sleeve Garneau off backcountry.com (great deals by the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-14, 09:00 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,052
Posted By spdoran

Sounds appealing. Need some pockets to stash my...

Sounds appealing. Need some pockets to stash my snacks in, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-14, 08:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,052
Posted By spdoran

What is the best jersey for the money?

I'm not above buying a Rapha jersey if it means highest quality. I need something that I won't have to buy a new jersey for a while, which means I will need to be happy with my buy. So, what's the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-14, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By spdoran

Anyone have a Felt AR3 that they want to tell me about it?

The title pretty much says enough. I'm thinking about picking one up. All of the reviews are great. Just wanted to see if anyone could put in a good word.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-14, 07:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,037
Posted By spdoran

And also, my local bike shop has about 6-7 road...

And also, my local bike shop has about 6-7 road bikes built half of which are women's bikes and the other half of which aren't remotely close to anything on my list. They did show me a nice S-works...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,037
Posted By spdoran

I think I forgot to stress just how small the...

I think I forgot to stress just how small the town is that I live in. Campus is full of expensive bikes and I've never heard of a single one stolen or maimed so I really can't stress how unconcerned...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-14, 01:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,037
Posted By spdoran

Of course someone had to say the bike is not...

Of course someone had to say the bike is not holding you back. I don't give a damn if you've been riding for a year in a half compared to my 4+ years in the saddle putting countless miles on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-14, 07:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,037
Posted By spdoran

Ehh. If I went to a different school I would be...

Ehh. If I went to a different school I would be more concerned about locking it up, but I usually leave it directly in front of the building I'm in and never stay around past dark. I've always locked...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-14, 04:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,037
Posted By spdoran

Time to upgrade. Now how to find a bike.

I have been riding mountain bikes for a solid four years now, but last Christmas I got a Trek 1.5(58cm- needed a 56cm) to commute to school and back because parking had gotten so bad. Well, not only...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-14, 03:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,396
Posted By spdoran

Really? Sorry for asking if anyone had any tips...

Really? Sorry for asking if anyone had any tips for cleaning the inside of their bottle spouts, which they did. You're a clown. No one ask for this guy's help he is far too superior to us because...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-14, 12:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,396
Posted By spdoran

I'm glad you worked at the cafeteria. When I was...

I'm glad you worked at the cafeteria. When I was in college (which is now) I worked at law firms, did internships for local businesses and made straight A's for the past three semesters. Here's the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-14, 04:38 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,396
Posted By spdoran

So when I said I wasn't the best cleaner I think...

So when I said I wasn't the best cleaner I think y'all might have taken that and ran with it. I still wash my cycling shorts after every use, I do my own dishes, and cooking. What I'm missing from...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-14, 12:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,396
Posted By spdoran

How do you clean your water bottles?

I'm going to start out with a disclaimer: I'm in college and cleaning anything isn't high up on my list of skills, so the answer to this is probably pretty simple.

I have been cleaning my water...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-14, 12:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 868
Posted By spdoran

What are the best websites for similar content to...

What are the best websites for similar content to magazines?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-14, 10:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 868
Posted By spdoran

Keep them coming! Hadn't heard about road bike...

Keep them coming! Hadn't heard about road bike action until this. Any thoughts on digital peloton- it is SO much cheaper than the hard copy.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-14, 07:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 868
Posted By spdoran

What cycling magazines do you read?

I've been looking around and a few magazines caught my eye- bicycling and peloton. I'll probably get subscriptions to these, but I just wanted to see if y'all liked any other cycling mags enough to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-14, 04:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,056
Posted By spdoran

And did a little digging around their site and...

And did a little digging around their site and found this in the descriptions:

"Hello friend, Welcome to my storeWe are a professionl cycling carbon fiber manufacturer in China. Years deposited on...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-14, 04:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,056
Posted By spdoran

Where are the best places to price and buy frames?

Where are the best places to price and buy frames?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-14, 12:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,056
Posted By spdoran

Is this legit for buying frames?

Anyone ever bought off of this?

http://www.dhgate.com/product/s5-fiber-carbon-road-bike-frames-2013-cervelo/177904126.html#s1-3-1|2307057443
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-14, 06:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,786
Posted By spdoran

Just for clarification: I race cars (not...

Just for clarification:

I race cars (not bikes, yet) and my race spec HONDA S2000 consistently beats the pants off of BMW and Mercedes's top racing offerings, which is why my mom owns a Mercedes...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-14, 03:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,044
Posted By spdoran

I just picked up a Trek 1.5 alpha a year old for...

I just picked up a Trek 1.5 alpha a year old for 600 bucks and then used the money I saved to buy some Easton wheels for it and tinker with some other aspects. The shimano sora on that 1.2 is crap...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-14, 02:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,367
Posted By spdoran

On computers, you can get a cateye wired computer...

On computers, you can get a cateye wired computer for VERY cheap online (~$20) so why not. You'll at least know how far you are riding and know general speed data. My bike came with a computer and it...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-14, 10:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,367
Posted By spdoran

I just recently started out myself and I will...

I just recently started out myself and I will tell you first hand that you need to get shorts before almost anything else. You don't have to spend the money on cages now if you just get a jersey that...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-14, 08:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,753
Posted By spdoran

Thanks for all of the help guys. I'll probably...

Thanks for all of the help guys. I'll probably hold off on bars for now unless I really just can't take it anymore as I begin to ride more and more.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-14, 08:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,753
Posted By spdoran

While we are here... What is the difference...

While we are here... What is the difference between compact, anatomic, ergo, etc....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-14, 07:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,753
Posted By spdoran

I already went with some really good Sram tape,...

I already went with some really good Sram tape, but that didn't really help with any of the issues above or add much comfort over the tape that was on there. Also, I got the bike used for a good deal...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-14, 07:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,753
Posted By spdoran

I just assumed that it was like mountain biking....

I just assumed that it was like mountain biking. The first thing I changed on my Trek Session was a more aggressive bar from truvativ. I just assumed that I would want a more aggressive and\or better...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-14, 05:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,753
Posted By spdoran

Handlebars... Too many to choose from

I just recently got into road cycling after years of mountain biking. I picked up a Trek 1.5 with the triple up front and I have been loving it so far, but obviously I have been wanting to tweak some...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-13, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,319
Posted By spdoran

If you read the article it does make quite a bit...

If you read the article it does make quite a bit of sense especially applied only to cyclists. It doesn't say to do normal stretches immediately before your ride, but to do dynamic stretches (which...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-13, 12:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,186
Posted By spdoran

I drool over the felts at the LBS here. Gorgeous...

I drool over the felts at the LBS here. Gorgeous bikes for sure and I've never heard anything negative about them. I say if you love it, then just go for it. Having a bike that you think is that...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-13, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By spdoran

From a newb to a newb: I haven't been riding for...

From a newb to a newb: I haven't been riding for long, but I know for me the drops just came naturally on my old crescent most likely because the lack of choice, though. I think it all depends on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-13, 10:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,425
Posted By spdoran

Would y'all recommend these over gels or bars?

Would y'all recommend these over gels or bars?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-13, 10:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,831
Posted By spdoran

Glad you went with not the denali, but there are...

Glad you went with not the denali, but there are a lot of deals out there on good bikes that are a few years old. Sometimes you just have to camp out on craigslist and eBay and just see what you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-13, 09:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,649
Posted By spdoran

I just picked up a 2012 trek 1.5 and I'm worried...

I just picked up a 2012 trek 1.5 and I'm worried about the wheels and seat more than anything. Would it be worth it to pick up a cheaper set of Eastons or the zondas or something? My price range...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-13, 09:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,841
Posted By spdoran

I'm new to road biking (been into mountain biking...

I'm new to road biking (been into mountain biking for some time now and BMX when I was younger) and was thinking about getting a set of used rollers somewhere. What brands/models should I look for....
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