Random Thought Thread, aka The RTT (**possible spoilers**)
12-05-13, 04:45 PM
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Did power starts tonight. Out of the saddle, biggest gear from a dead stop, hard as you can for 10 revolutions. First two went well. Third one chain came off, toasting the chain, and shearing off part of 2 teeth on the chain ring.
Not sure I'm doing that drill again.
Not sure I'm doing that drill again.
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12-05-13, 04:50 PM
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12-05-13, 04:51 PM
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Ripping off chainring teeth: that's bucket-list material. Way better than merely getting a speeding ticket on a bike.
12-05-13, 04:54 PM
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Did power starts tonight. Out of the saddle, biggest gear from a dead stop, hard as you can for 10 revolutions. First two went well. Third one chain came off, toasting the chain, and shearing off part of 2 teeth on the chain ring.
Not sure I'm doing that drill again.
Not sure I'm doing that drill again.
I wouldn't even think about it on my race bike right now because my cassette is kind of worn and I need a new one very soon. It is good enough for base riding and even VO2max intervals, but I am not going to try to sprint on it until I replace it.
12-05-13, 04:58 PM
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I only do this drill when I know that everything is in tip top shape.
I wouldn't even think about it on my race bike right now because my cassette is kind of worn and I need a new one very soon. It is good enough for base riding and even VO2max intervals, but I am not going to try to sprint on it until I replace it.
I wouldn't even think about it on my race bike right now because my cassette is kind of worn and I need a new one very soon. It is good enough for base riding and even VO2max intervals, but I am not going to try to sprint on it until I replace it.
12-05-13, 05:07 PM
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I like to do that sort of thing on group rides, that is, sprint from stops in a big gear and everyone will chase to get on. It helps to wear out the other freds, something I learned years ago while chasing a friend who did that same thing.
12-05-13, 05:11 PM
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I don't have a lot of confidence in the medical community in general, having seen my share of uncaring quacks.
12-05-13, 05:14 PM
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12-05-13, 05:21 PM
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I thought everything was hitting fine. I think it was just flex in the chainring.
It was a fair amount of torque, with 1100 watts at 30 rpm.
It was a fair amount of torque, with 1100 watts at 30 rpm.
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12-05-13, 05:29 PM
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Bummer! There are advantages to being as wimpy as I am...did a set of six of these (five minutes RBI) last week, then did three interspersed with three stomps yesterday, both sets were done in the middle of a four hour ride. No chain problems, and additional confirmation of my high level of wussitude.
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12-05-13, 05:38 PM
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just discovered that "Breaking Away" is free streaming on Amazon Prime.
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just discovered that "Breaking Away" is free streaming on Amazon Prime.
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12-05-13, 07:10 PM
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12-05-13, 07:29 PM
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12-05-13, 07:36 PM
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Random Thought Thread, aka The RTT (**possible spoilers**)
Who in gods name holds a race in January? Are you racing a DH race on an alpine mountain?
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12-05-13, 08:23 PM
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There are a few duds in every walk of life. Sadly, one often finds that out the hard way.
12-05-13, 09:20 PM
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12-05-13, 11:12 PM
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I have seen seen this movie a dozen times but every time I think Dave is going to leave it too late to come around. But he never does.
12-05-13, 11:49 PM
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