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Today I went for a 15ish mile ride through the redwoods. I wanted to go twice as far but my doc says I need to take it slow while my knees recover. Oh, and I used my bullhorns for the first time in nearly 3 months. I've been using risers so it was nice to stretch out for a change.
Counting down the days til my new frame arrives, and trying to decide between bullhorns or drops. Also tempted to try Fizik Microtex, but I'm afraid I'll regret not having gel inserts. And I'm torn between GR9 or Sylvan Track pedals; leaning toward Sylvan cus I hear GR9's are slippery when wet, and it rains here often. AND I'm debating MKS Small size steel toe clips with single straps, or normal size clips with doubles. I wear a womens size 6.5 / mens 5 / euro 37. So I'm afraid normal clips are too big, but I really prefer double straps over single. AHH DECISIONS! Too bad I'm not the type to ask you internet folk to decide for me. Life would be so much easier. Haha... But if anyone has input on my clips/straps situation I'd love to hear it.
Counting down the days til my new frame arrives, and trying to decide between bullhorns or drops. Also tempted to try Fizik Microtex, but I'm afraid I'll regret not having gel inserts. And I'm torn between GR9 or Sylvan Track pedals; leaning toward Sylvan cus I hear GR9's are slippery when wet, and it rains here often. AND I'm debating MKS Small size steel toe clips with single straps, or normal size clips with doubles. I wear a womens size 6.5 / mens 5 / euro 37. So I'm afraid normal clips are too big, but I really prefer double straps over single. AHH DECISIONS! Too bad I'm not the type to ask you internet folk to decide for me. Life would be so much easier. Haha... But if anyone has input on my clips/straps situation I'd love to hear it.
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Today I went for a 15ish mile ride through the redwoods. I wanted to go twice as far but my doc says I need to take it slow while my knees recover. Oh, and I used my bullhorns for the first time in nearly 3 months. I've been using risers so it was nice to stretch out for a change.
Counting down the days til my new frame arrives, and trying to decide between bullhorns or drops. Also tempted to try Fizik Microtex, but I'm afraid I'll regret not having gel inserts. And I'm torn between GR9 or Sylvan Track pedals; leaning toward Sylvan cus I hear GR9's are slippery when wet, and it rains here often. AND I'm debating MKS Small size steel toe clips with single straps, or normal size clips with doubles. I wear a womens size 6.5 / mens 5 / euro 37. So I'm afraid normal clips are too big, but I really prefer double straps over single. AHH DECISIONS! Too bad I'm not the type to ask you internet folk to decide for me. Life would be so much easier. Haha... But if anyone has input on my clips/straps situation I'd love to hear it.![Stick Out Tongue](images/smilies/tongue.gif)
Counting down the days til my new frame arrives, and trying to decide between bullhorns or drops. Also tempted to try Fizik Microtex, but I'm afraid I'll regret not having gel inserts. And I'm torn between GR9 or Sylvan Track pedals; leaning toward Sylvan cus I hear GR9's are slippery when wet, and it rains here often. AND I'm debating MKS Small size steel toe clips with single straps, or normal size clips with doubles. I wear a womens size 6.5 / mens 5 / euro 37. So I'm afraid normal clips are too big, but I really prefer double straps over single. AHH DECISIONS! Too bad I'm not the type to ask you internet folk to decide for me. Life would be so much easier. Haha... But if anyone has input on my clips/straps situation I'd love to hear it.
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Well, hope I helped, and whatever decisions you pursue make you happy!
BTW, You, Chris and I should go riding some time or something if Y'all are down! Also, for the hell of it, B-lam and Ry as well! Get a Humboldt Fixed gear party goin' down!
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Regular microtex is good for people like me, who find regular Cinelli cork tape uncomfortably over-padded, but find cotton tape too firm/hard.
I started with fat tapes, and I worked my way down to a good thinness I was comfortable with. If you like the thickness of the tape you have now, I'd say stick with that.
I started with fat tapes, and I worked my way down to a good thinness I was comfortable with. If you like the thickness of the tape you have now, I'd say stick with that.
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Regular microtex is good for people like me, who find regular Cinelli cork tape uncomfortably over-padded, but find cotton tape too firm/hard.
I started with fat tapes, and I worked my way down to a good thinness I was comfortable with. If you like the thickness of the tape you have now, I'd say stick with that.
I started with fat tapes, and I worked my way down to a good thinness I was comfortable with. If you like the thickness of the tape you have now, I'd say stick with that.
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Today I am not a red pear. But still I am redpear.
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I'm loving my leather tape a lot more than I expected. Thought it'd just be pretty, but it's quite nice. I'm eager to try something else besides lizardskins on my horns also, I'm not really like those, despite the padding.
This x1000. I tried to go biking in my running shoes once (was going to bike to a track, run and bike home) but the tread and the arch in the shoe made it impossible to bike comfortable. I continuously got stuck on the pedal with them (was wearing nike free). Went home and put on my slip ons before even getting there.
This x1000. I tried to go biking in my running shoes once (was going to bike to a track, run and bike home) but the tread and the arch in the shoe made it impossible to bike comfortable. I continuously got stuck on the pedal with them (was wearing nike free). Went home and put on my slip ons before even getting there.
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I haven't tried them, but I always thought lizardskins were a sort of wrappable rubber grip, like the comfort of Oury but wrappable. Is this true?
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thinner than Oury grips, but still the rubber texture. Doesn't rub off like grips tho, it is really nice stuff if you want something other than leather or cork tape.
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Today I start my off season.
I didn't race a lot this season...yet it was my best ever (go figure). My strength, power, speed, wattage, and Nationals results were all better. I even figured out and conquered this mental choking thing that had plagued me all of the previous season. I'm happy. I feel a sense of accomplishment.
I also picked up my first one of these last week at Masters Nationals:
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(I'm trying to catch up with TT. He's got more than me.)
I'm taking 2 weeks off up to a month off of the bikes and gonna just chill. Maybe I'll start selling all of this extra gear that's been piling up.
I didn't race a lot this season...yet it was my best ever (go figure). My strength, power, speed, wattage, and Nationals results were all better. I even figured out and conquered this mental choking thing that had plagued me all of the previous season. I'm happy. I feel a sense of accomplishment.
I also picked up my first one of these last week at Masters Nationals:
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(I'm trying to catch up with TT. He's got more than me.)
I'm taking 2 weeks off up to a month off of the bikes and gonna just chill. Maybe I'll start selling all of this extra gear that's been piling up.
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Today I start my off season.
I didn't race a lot this season...yet it was my best ever (go figure). My strength, power, speed, wattage, and Nationals results were all better. I even figured out and conquered this mental choking thing that had plagued me all of the previous season. I'm happy. I feel a sense of accomplishment.
I also picked up my first one of these last week at Masters Nationals:
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/5983824036_c9b31fd1f7.jpg)
(I'm trying to catch up with TT. He's got more than me.)
I'm taking 2 weeks off up to a month off of the bikes and gonna just chill. Maybe I'll start selling all of this extra gear that's been piling up.
I didn't race a lot this season...yet it was my best ever (go figure). My strength, power, speed, wattage, and Nationals results were all better. I even figured out and conquered this mental choking thing that had plagued me all of the previous season. I'm happy. I feel a sense of accomplishment.
I also picked up my first one of these last week at Masters Nationals:
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/5983824036_c9b31fd1f7.jpg)
(I'm trying to catch up with TT. He's got more than me.)
I'm taking 2 weeks off up to a month off of the bikes and gonna just chill. Maybe I'll start selling all of this extra gear that's been piling up.
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Today I start my off season.
I didn't race a lot this season...yet it was my best ever (go figure). My strength, power, speed, wattage, and Nationals results were all better. I even figured out and conquered this mental choking thing that had plagued me all of the previous season. I'm happy. I feel a sense of accomplishment.
I also picked up my first one of these last week at Masters Nationals:
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/5983824036_c9b31fd1f7.jpg)
(I'm trying to catch up with TT. He's got more than me.)
I'm taking 2 weeks off up to a month off of the bikes and gonna just chill. Maybe I'll start selling all of this extra gear that's been piling up.
I didn't race a lot this season...yet it was my best ever (go figure). My strength, power, speed, wattage, and Nationals results were all better. I even figured out and conquered this mental choking thing that had plagued me all of the previous season. I'm happy. I feel a sense of accomplishment.
I also picked up my first one of these last week at Masters Nationals:
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/5983824036_c9b31fd1f7.jpg)
(I'm trying to catch up with TT. He's got more than me.)
I'm taking 2 weeks off up to a month off of the bikes and gonna just chill. Maybe I'll start selling all of this extra gear that's been piling up.
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P.S. Congrats, Carleton!!
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Today I: Offered my congratulations to Carleton. Enjoy sitting on the couch, drinking beer and eating unhealthy snacks.
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Another plus is, if you've always wanted white or yellow bar tape but hated how it would turn gross or yellow after just a few rides; this would not be the case with lizardskins.
If you're wondering about the company, lizardskins recently entered the road market; they primarily/ originally exclusively created goods geared toward the likes of all the disciplines of MTB; aka grips!
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Thanks Leuky! I'll try it out
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Also, what Alex meant by 'rubbing off' is that track grips (and maybe Oury's) tend to leave a residue on your hands, because the rubber rubs off as you grip them.
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Congrats to Carleton!
Today I:
(Yesterday)
1. Met the guy who bought my motorcycle, he paid me in cash, I signed the title over, then I helped load the bike into his truck. Went smooth, though it took 2.5 hours between going through everything and just talking. That gives me enough money to pay for the two frames I just bought. One of those will be built up with parts from my Centurion. The other I should be able to buy some parts for next month (I have a balanced budget requirement). I probably should sell a few of my bikes as well, I don't need them all but can't bring myself to part with any.
2. Rode 32 miles on the rollers (again) waiting for the mail (again) for a package I have to sign for (again) which did not come
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3. Watched a massive storm sweep through with heavy rain and lightning.
(Today)
1. Laundry
2. Rode 23 miles on the rollers with spin sprints, 20 miles at 50% resistance and a short interlude at 100%. According to the cyclometer, peaked at 36.6mph / 165rpm which is a new personal best for me. I am able to spin smoothly in the mid 150s, but only for 15-20 seconds at a time.
3. Don't plan to do anything useful for the rest of the day, maybe a nap.
Today I:
(Yesterday)
1. Met the guy who bought my motorcycle, he paid me in cash, I signed the title over, then I helped load the bike into his truck. Went smooth, though it took 2.5 hours between going through everything and just talking. That gives me enough money to pay for the two frames I just bought. One of those will be built up with parts from my Centurion. The other I should be able to buy some parts for next month (I have a balanced budget requirement). I probably should sell a few of my bikes as well, I don't need them all but can't bring myself to part with any.
2. Rode 32 miles on the rollers (again) waiting for the mail (again) for a package I have to sign for (again) which did not come
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3. Watched a massive storm sweep through with heavy rain and lightning.
(Today)
1. Laundry
2. Rode 23 miles on the rollers with spin sprints, 20 miles at 50% resistance and a short interlude at 100%. According to the cyclometer, peaked at 36.6mph / 165rpm which is a new personal best for me. I am able to spin smoothly in the mid 150s, but only for 15-20 seconds at a time.
3. Don't plan to do anything useful for the rest of the day, maybe a nap.
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Ah, that makes sense. I always ride with gloves, so even if they did rub off it wouldn't bother me too much. I'm stoked to try the Lizard Skins; I've always used synthetic cork and the grip sucks when it's wet.. Which is one reason why I normally use my risers/Ourys. Thanks for the input everyone, and sorry about spamming/hijacking the Today thread. I'm just SO EXCITED for my new bike. Haha..
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Yo seriously don't use sylvans. I normally ride clipless, right now due to my shoes dying I've been rocking toshi/sylvan combo and my feet are in real agony and I wouldn't recommend anything over 10 miles in a day on them :/
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Ah, that makes sense. I always ride with gloves, so even if they did rub off it wouldn't bother me too much. I'm stoked to try the Lizard Skins; I've always used synthetic cork and the grip sucks when it's wet.. Which is one reason why I normally use my risers/Ourys. Thanks for the input everyone, and sorry about spamming/hijacking the Today thread. I'm just SO EXCITED for my new bike. Haha..
today I went to have lunch and see a movie with the family. had some burgers and then saw crazy stupid love. movie was eh alright, but it was free, as was the meal
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Last week I was removing the stock cog on my conversion's rear wheel and it somehow crossthreaded and ruined the threads. Fearing the worst, I took it into the LBS that sold it to me and they said worst case they'll give me a new wheel (Alex TA19 laced to whatever low-end flip-flop hub they keep around), and they're going to check in to warranty, as they agreed with me that that should never have happened given the cog and lockring were put on at the factory and checked by LBS and me. Makes me feel (a tiny bit) better about paying the higher prices there.
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