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can’t comment regarding tubulars, but i absolutely agree about the beauty of a silent machine, and enjoying that in itself as well as the sounds of the world around you. part of the joy of riding is in the head-clearing that it affords. you can’t do that … »
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@balexander and @ron: i view it similarly. i have a hi-viz gilet that i take with me when i know a significant portion of my ride will be in the dark. but even then, it’s only on while it’s actually dark out (just like my lights). and at least it’s rapha,… »
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nice writeup. in fact, while watching PR this year I nearly spit out my coffee when I heard David Harmon say “and there’s Gaudin…pedaling like a bag of spanners.” excellent. he had commented earlier that Guadin’s style is “the complete opposite of sup… »
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pantani flatting just before the stage’s final climb? no big deal. »
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cheers for the quote/inspiration in the article. good write up and good conversation all around. some interesting points being made. @frank despite my comment, i’m not 100% in agreement with the idea of never using carbon wheels on group/club rides o… »
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@Ron can’t really speak to the unity/focus you’ve mentioned, but as far as their kit i think it kind of varies depending on the rider and country. for example, gabby day is a british rider for rapha/focus normally and was riding in GB colors with SKY l… »
i attended as well. and it was ri-goddamn-diculously amazing. road cycling is great and everything, but wow is it incredible to see riders plow through mud at insane speeds and hear the roar of the crowd nearing you with every passing lap. there are a… »
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“Gunderson and lying” = brilliant. a timely post, as i’m off to CX worlds for the weekend to watch the belgians destroy it, while drinking copious amounts of beer. »
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surprised to see so much talk of carbon wheels for a cogal; which is, essentially, not much different than a club run. i understand frank wanting to run them for his climb up haleakala, since he was going for a PR up a huge friggin’ volcano and i’m sure … »
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i will admit to riding mtn pedals on my winter bike one year. why? because that was the first year i decided i would ride through the winter. in order to do that, i needed winter shoes; every other option i tried ended up with frozen toes after 1:30 of… »
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@CanuckChuck i have vented in both lenses (VR28 black iridium and clear). they don’t fog up on me when riding, only when i stop. as you said though, this is just in cold temps. and differing cold will change how quickly this takes effect. ten seconds … »
like others, i wear prescription lenses (with jawbones), hate inserts and don’t work well with contacts. before i had proper cycling glasses, i just rode with my normal everyday glasses (see: fignon, laurent). so the idea of taking them off for any part… »
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@HeinrichHauslersHairstyle amen. »
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while i agree that these are indeed great levers, i actually prefer the pedro’s ones. usually, i can get a tire on and off a rim with my hands. but when i can’t, i definitely prefer the beefiness of the pedro’s lever over the miniscule Lezyne or awkward… »
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@Batman have you considered the idea that gatorskins are awful in the rain? that would likely explain your crash; or at least part of it. they’re very robust tires for flat resistance (when the pressure’s right!) but not treaded well for wet weather…. »
my pressure depends on the bike and tires (i’m not writing tire with a ‘y’ in it. it just looks wrong to me. sorry. can’t put a ‘u’ in color either.). i keep 23′s (conti 4000s) on my carbon bike; the one with all the lightest components i own on it tha… »
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@mcsqueak i have to third the suggestion. a stand was probably the second thing i bought when i made the decision to do as much of my own wrenching as possible and it’s the first one i’d purchase if i were to start over. if you’re tight on space/budge… »
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great read; really fueling my need to get back on and ride. hopefully tonight. recently, with the darkness and cold i’ve gone into winter mode. this means getting up as early as possible to try and get the 6-3 shift in at work. then home as soon as po… »
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@wiscot yea i wouldn’t do high 40′s/low 50′s with full leggings. there is, however, the theory that having your legs covered means you have to deal with cold feet less. i.e. don’t bitch about cold feet when you’re wearing knicks. i’ve yet to confirm t… »
@wiscot oh you mean like this? gotta love it. clip-on fender, EPMS, long tights, balaclava, AND in the little ring no less. worst part is, i read he had a follow car right behind him when he crashed! wtf do you need an EPMS for if you’ve got a f… »
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@frank weight – they add about 200 grams. really, that’s a problem for you? take a dump before your ride and call it a wash. noise – not if set up correctly (see below). changing tires – it actually impedes nothing, you just have to be a little care… »
@Deakus love it. dude has like $5k in lights and a GoPro but he can’t buy a bidon. »
@Mikael Liddy see my post. i go for the same look when the darkness calls for it. i think the bright oversocks help a lot to signify to drivers that you’re a cyclist, as the tapping away on the pedals is a pretty distinct and recognizable-to-drivers ima… »