Velominatus: DerHoggz
Order: Black Order Velominatus
Location: Western Pennsylvania
I'm pretty new to cycling, but I am embracing the rules and attempting to lay down some V.
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Give me some recommendations for racing/training tires. »
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@paolo Or Taylor Phinney. Even when he misses the time cut, they make him out to be the second coming. »
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Recommendations for mid-velo full on mini-meal at a cafe or such? »
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@RedRanger It isn’t that bad, I’m 6’1″ on a 56. »
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@frank iPhone you say? No wonder it is blurry as shit… Kidding of course, really captures the speed involved, great photo indeed. »
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@xyxax In the fall I was down to 4% body fat as measured by my friend who is a”certified” personal trainer. I also had about a month or so of on/off respiratory stuff, waking up hacking and such. Didn’t relate the two at the time, but now I am wonderi… »
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I never understood the love for hi-viz yellow, even prior to knowledge of The Rules when I was wearing athletic shorts, mountain shoes and had hairy legs. »
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@razmaspaz I was going to say something about that jab, but I don’t even know the song. I listen to Synkrnized and older stuff. Stu Zender is the man. »
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@PeakInTwoYears Never drove a motorcycle, but I can imagine. You probably do it without realizing from experience on a motorcycle, it is just counter-intuitive to not steer into the corner unless you are told. »
@PeakInTwoYears It isn’t weighting per se, more to do with using the geometry of the bike to cause a turn through countersteering. From what I’ve seen/read no one has been able to conclude how exactly bikes steer/balance. (Scientific studies by Univers… »
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@snoov That, and gripping the top tube with your knees helps. @frank The difference between motorcycles and bikes is the distribution of mass within the rider/vehicle system. For a given speed/turn radius/condition/corner there is a certain angle … »
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@sthilzy I can definitely see how electronic would be much more precise and powerful for shifting. Some pros refuse to run it, much Cancellara being one, to the chagrin of sponsors. »
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Also, mullets »
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@strathlubnaig He probably lives at similar altitudes, compared to those living on the Riviera. »
Before it even started just to be clear. »
First ever race. Registered, went back to the car and first thing I pulled out was the rear wheel. Sidewall cut, there goes my race… »