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03-24-2012, 05:09 PM
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melody in everything
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Philadelphia
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Frames cracking from hopping a bump....one more reason I'll stick to my steel.
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03-25-2012, 02:44 PM
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Slightly Removed
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: eatbabies
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1991 cannondale sr400
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what is this
follow me on instagram @mrryanmckee
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03-25-2012, 04:29 PM
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Move Freely
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: so-cal
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Finally nabbed my first decent placement of the season. We did a circuit race with a gradual step climb to the finish. Vicious cross winds split the field. I stayed out of the wind all day and didn't do any work. Coming up the last climb I was in the back and just barged my way through as everyone sprinted way to early and just lead me out. I pushed my way through a gap and came around some guys in the last 150m to nab 4th.
Now it's time to get that first win. I'm on decent form and finally starting to learn the tactics a bit.
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Philippians 4:13
“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.”-Gail Devers
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03-25-2012, 04:39 PM
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That is whats up! Congrats!
Almost pulled the trigger on a skinsuit, but stopped myself as I plan to e losing weight this year and no need to waste money on it if I will need a size smaller.
What is everyone's opinions on skinsuits?
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Genesis 49:27
I'm too fat for this sport.
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03-25-2012, 05:23 PM
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They are nice if it isn't too hot out. I like a light sleeveless baselayer underneath and pull the top part off between races and during warmup. Holds your race number better than a jersey. If it fits right it will also hold your shorts in place with better tension than bib straps. But they are of course de rigueur for track.
and congrats to pbkid
Last edited by berserker19 : 03-25-2012 at 05:25 PM.
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03-25-2012, 09:40 PM
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Move Freely
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: so-cal
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It was a full field so I got some decent points.
I use my skin suit for crits sometimes when it is cooler. I have a long sleeve one so it is a bit hotter. They are really comfy as well. If you aren't doing races that it would benefit you, it isn't worth it.
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Philippians 4:13
“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.”-Gail Devers
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03-26-2012, 03:04 PM
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Derp
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Austin,Texas
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Originally Posted by rdm3000
1991 cannondale sr400
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Nice!
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03-27-2012, 10:43 AM
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Esquire
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Should I buy a new frameset or wheelset for graduation?
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Genesis 49:27
I'm too fat for this sport.
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03-27-2012, 02:44 PM
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Derp
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Austin,Texas
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Originally Posted by Slobalt
Should I buy a new frameset or wheelset for graduation?
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What frameset do you have right now?
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03-27-2012, 04:02 PM
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melody in everything
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Philadelphia
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He's still got the allez I'm pretty sure.
Almost got whacked today riding through an intersection. ******* SUV driver in front of me decided to turn without signalling, luckily I was able to ride around him fast enough that he saw me and stopped.
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03-27-2012, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Michigan
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I need some decent tires (27" x 1 1/4) for an older Schwinn 10speed, brands I should look for/stay away from? Thanks.
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03-27-2012, 05:15 PM
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Esquire
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yeah still have the allez frameset which weighs 2375g (frame, fork, seatpost)
and the wheelset is Easton EA90 SLX which are 1400g.
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Genesis 49:27
I'm too fat for this sport.
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03-27-2012, 06:47 PM
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melody in everything
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Philadelphia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheGiant
I need some decent tires (27" x 1 1/4) for an older Schwinn 10speed, brands I should look for/stay away from? Thanks.
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Depends on what you're trying to spend. If you want REALLY cheap tires you could go with some CSTs. They're about as low-budget as it gets but they work fine for everyday riding.
For something more puncture-resistant you could get some gatorskins or similar kevlar impregnated tire. I honestly have never seen a need for kevlar tires, I've been riding through philadelphia for two years on 30 year old 27x1-1/4s and 700c CSTs and I have yet to get a puncture. |
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03-27-2012, 07:32 PM
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Move Freely
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: so-cal
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Slo: Get a caad 10.
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Philippians 4:13
“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.”-Gail Devers
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03-27-2012, 08:05 PM
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Esquire
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no supersix? I really wish the bike store still stocked Cannondales......I wanted a CAAD10 to begin with before getting this Allez.
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Genesis 49:27
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03-27-2012, 10:30 PM
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Bob Saget
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lubbock
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I see that someone here rides a vigorelli. How does it hold up on the track?
I'm looking into buying something for the track/to ride on the street.
I might just end up getting two different bikes for each purpose, but if I can find one suitable for both that'll be cool too
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03-27-2012, 11:06 PM
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Divers do it deeper
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Texas
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That's me man. I ****ing love it. It's an incredible bike for sure, especially since it's quite rare (I've never seen another, other than my dad's).
I don't like riding it on the street though, it's my baby.
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03-27-2012, 11:09 PM
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Bob Saget
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lubbock
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What track do you ride on? Frisco or Houston?
What do you think about the super hipster MASH frames?
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03-28-2012, 12:55 AM
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Move Freely
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: so-cal
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slobalt
no supersix? I really wish the bike store still stocked Cannondales......I wanted a CAAD10 to begin with before getting this Allez.
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You get more bang for your buck with a caad 10. If I didn't get such a sweet team deal on my Supersix I would have gotten a caad 10. My buddies u23 elite team all ride caad 10's and love them. He even went on to say it is fairly "on par" with his old Supersix. He is a cat 1 so the info isn't coming from no joe either.
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Philippians 4:13
“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.”-Gail Devers
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03-28-2012, 09:50 AM
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Divers do it deeper
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Texas
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I live in Dallas (when I'm not in CS for school) so I mainly ride in frisco. In April I'll be spending most of my friday nights at Aklek, though.
They look cool. Honestly I'd go with a new langster or a felt if you're just getting into track. Complete bikes for a good bit cheaper.
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Originally posted by AR55: I shave them all off around spring time. I like to start a new crop for the summer and see how thick the harvest comes during the fall."
"Originally posted by za1e: simple detective work can be very helpfull when ****ing someones **** up via smalltalk."
"Originally posted by youknowit546: I don't care what you call him but you must get him a cape. Frogs ****ing love capes."
VIVA LA TITSMANIA!!!
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