did my new frame accomplish that?
12-17-06, 09:51 AM
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did my new frame accomplish that?
I'm shocked..Today i climbed my usual short steep ride, 9 miles to the top 2400 ft higher than my house.
My fastest time till yesterday was 1.08'.32''. Today was the first time up there on my new BMC SSX and i scored 1.02'.46'' in a rather relaxed pace!! I couldn't believe my Edge displaying that, cause i've been workin' on breaking my previous record for 2 years in vein. I'm definitely NOT in my best shape (6 kg overweight) and in a very busy work schedule that leaves me only 5-7 hours/week to train. I'm forced to believe that this miracle today has something to do with my new bike which by the way is not way better than my previous Scott AFD comp, both al frames, same peripherals more or less...I've never been a sucker for upgrades, always thought of myself as a marketing victim fully aware of the meaningless of it all. But now i'm a believer, i ride an awesome, extremely responsive bike on which i will one day see a sub-hour climb to this summit. BMC thanks for making my week!
My fastest time till yesterday was 1.08'.32''. Today was the first time up there on my new BMC SSX and i scored 1.02'.46'' in a rather relaxed pace!! I couldn't believe my Edge displaying that, cause i've been workin' on breaking my previous record for 2 years in vein. I'm definitely NOT in my best shape (6 kg overweight) and in a very busy work schedule that leaves me only 5-7 hours/week to train. I'm forced to believe that this miracle today has something to do with my new bike which by the way is not way better than my previous Scott AFD comp, both al frames, same peripherals more or less...I've never been a sucker for upgrades, always thought of myself as a marketing victim fully aware of the meaningless of it all. But now i'm a believer, i ride an awesome, extremely responsive bike on which i will one day see a sub-hour climb to this summit. BMC thanks for making my week!
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Don't worry. In a few weeks you'll be "used to it" and you'll be back to your 1.08 times. 
Actually, maybe your "relaxed" pace had something to do with it. Maybe you were pushing too hard too early before, and the relaxed pace gave you a better warm-up and saved your strength for the really tough parts.
But, I'm glad you're enjoying your new ride. Who cares why you're faster. You're enjoying yourself and that's the main thing.
Actually, maybe your "relaxed" pace had something to do with it. Maybe you were pushing too hard too early before, and the relaxed pace gave you a better warm-up and saved your strength for the really tough parts.
But, I'm glad you're enjoying your new ride. Who cares why you're faster. You're enjoying yourself and that's the main thing.
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I heard that it's not about the bike....
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Unless your old bike is missing a pedal, that was all you. You might be letting yourself rest more, had a psychological advantage with a new bike, or whatever - but it was still you. Congrats.
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+1. After enough sprints on my blingy new bike, I still want to puke, but I'm more motivated to reach that point on a new bike.
Let's see some pics!
Let's see some pics!
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12-18-06, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by cydewaze
Don't worry. In a few weeks you'll be "used to it" and you'll be back to your 1.08 times.
Actually, maybe your "relaxed" pace had something to do with it. Maybe you were pushing too hard too early before, and the relaxed pace gave you a better warm-up and saved your strength for the really tough parts.
But, I'm glad you're enjoying your new ride. Who cares why you're faster. You're enjoying yourself and that's the main thing.
Actually, maybe your "relaxed" pace had something to do with it. Maybe you were pushing too hard too early before, and the relaxed pace gave you a better warm-up and saved your strength for the really tough parts.
But, I'm glad you're enjoying your new ride. Who cares why you're faster. You're enjoying yourself and that's the main thing.
12-18-06, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DrPete
+1. After enough sprints on my blingy new bike, I still want to puke, but I'm more motivated to reach that point on a new bike.
Let's see some pics!
Let's see some pics!
Excuse my ridiculous bar tape , momentary lapse of reason
12-18-06, 01:32 AM
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Excuse my ridiculous bar tape , momentary lapse of reason
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