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Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-18, 10:00 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,585,966
Posted By LorenzoNF

Pretty much stock right now, but looking to...

Pretty much stock right now, but looking to upgrade wheels to something in the 40-50mm depth range soon.
...
Forum: Touring
01-21-14, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,619,051
Posted By LorenzoNF

http://i.imgur.com/6l91fZA.jpg ...

http://i.imgur.com/6l91fZA.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/S7TehEo.jpg
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Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-12, 01:52 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,326
Posted By LorenzoNF

Buddy of mine got hit by a car at 60mph. His fork...

Buddy of mine got hit by a car at 60mph. His fork broke at the lower bearing crown. For ****s and giggles, I took the fork blades and tried to break them like a wishbone. I first stomped on them as...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-12, 04:15 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 14,822
Posted By LorenzoNF

276154 Though not technically "on" my...

276154

Though not technically "on" my bike... from my cross-country tour this summer.
276155
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-25-12, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 535
Posted By LorenzoNF

How to turn 3 months of cyclo-touring into racing fitness

I recently (about a week ago) wrapped up an 83-day, 5300-mile, 422-riding-hour tour across the US. My endurance
is through the roof (I feel great after doing 6 and 7 hour rides with 70 pounds of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-11, 10:38 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,081
Posted By LorenzoNF

Best part was where he goes, "I bunny-hopped that...

Best part was where he goes, "I bunny-hopped that ****" Rider 2: "Yeah, with your HEAD!"
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-12-11, 10:34 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 12,157
Posted By LorenzoNF

Maybe I'm just being a little slow today -- it...

Maybe I'm just being a little slow today -- it certainly does look like that, but then why would Contador say otherwise: that his handlebars got caught in/on Karpets' seat? Wouldn't he want Karpets...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-11, 04:01 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,795
Posted By LorenzoNF

Likewise, except it was 105. For four hours....

Likewise, except it was 105. For four hours. Luckily only about an hour of that was without water... I drank about two bottles worth in <1m when I finally reached some.

In answer to OP, two...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 979
Posted By LorenzoNF

I had a problem with my rim tape at one point --...

I had a problem with my rim tape at one point -- it had moved over and was stopping the bead from seating properly, allowing the tube to sneak under and blow it off. Otherwise you probably missed a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-11, 12:56 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,461
Posted By LorenzoNF

I use Kleen Kanteens exclusively with the...

I use Kleen Kanteens exclusively with the pop-top. Unfortunately, in the several years I've been using them, I have yet to find a cage that completely eliminates rattling. I would just go to a store...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,567
Posted By LorenzoNF

Your clip at 4:00 should be before the clips at...

Your clip at 4:00 should be before the clips at 3:43 ... ;) Nice video; I'm currently in the UK and am looking forward to returning to those roads.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-10, 04:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,093
Posted By LorenzoNF

I don't want to ride on ice. It's too damn...

I don't want to ride on ice.
It's too damn cold.
It's raining. I don't want to get soaked.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-10, 04:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,108
Posted By LorenzoNF

If you haven't had a wool jersey or clothing...

If you haven't had a wool jersey or clothing before you'll be surprised at how fast it dries anyways. As above, hang or lay flat to dry. I hang all my wool jerseys and bibs to no adverse effect.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-10, 10:24 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 10,571
Posted By LorenzoNF

If anybody thought this wasn't a joke, perhaps...

If anybody thought this wasn't a joke, perhaps these sections will convince you otherwise:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-05-10, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,876,644
Posted By LorenzoNF

That's a perfect picture... look at the legs on...

That's a perfect picture... look at the legs on that guy! And the cigar! And the 'stache! So much awesomeness.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-10, 04:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 866
Posted By LorenzoNF

Now what you need are some climbing blocks...

Now what you need are some climbing blocks...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-28-10, 04:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,098
Posted By LorenzoNF

Highly entertaining. You're a beast.

Highly entertaining. You're a beast.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-10, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,198
Posted By LorenzoNF

Did you even read the OP? Or do you just have...

Did you even read the OP? Or do you just have ready-made answers for every question on BF?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-21-10, 08:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,285
Posted By LorenzoNF

11" !!1! Thighs measure in at twice that. I...

11" !!1!
Thighs measure in at twice that.
I think I'm on the way towards becoming a bike weenie.
And my roommates gave me very strange looks when I busted out the tape measure.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-10, 06:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,647
Posted By LorenzoNF

Smexy.

Smexy.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-10, 08:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,292
Posted By LorenzoNF

That's golden.

That's golden.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-10, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,445
Posted By LorenzoNF

Doing some backward math, I'm guessing, Fork...

Doing some backward math, I'm guessing,

Fork 350
Headset 70
Bottle Cage 30
Seatpost 180
Frame 1120
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-02-10, 03:32 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,707
Posted By LorenzoNF

Fluid dynamics is a pretty interesting subject -...

Fluid dynamics is a pretty interesting subject - very counter-intuitive at times. For instance, whales have tiny hairs to break up the boundary layer and get less drag; smoother would be slower. And...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-10, 06:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,788
Posted By LorenzoNF

Guys, Motobecane and Habanero don't qualify as...

Guys, Motobecane and Habanero don't qualify as "very nice" as per the OP's request.

Lynskey, Moots, and Baum are what I'd look at.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-10, 01:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,752
Posted By LorenzoNF

Race Training Winter/Foul Weather TT race ...

Race
Training
Winter/Foul Weather
TT race
TT training
Cross
Full suspension MTB
Hard-tail MTB
Track bike
Around-town singlespeed
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-10, 03:55 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,638
Posted By LorenzoNF

I'm hoping the subsequent competition will drive...

I'm hoping the subsequent competition will drive the price of electronic shifting down...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-10, 04:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 992
Posted By LorenzoNF

Sounds like you pinched the tube when you...

Sounds like you pinched the tube when you installed it. Latex tubes are notorious for being easy to pinch like that. Did the tire come off the rim? That's a good indication, though not necessary.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-10, 03:10 PM
Replies: 21,337
Views: 5,191,963
Posted By LorenzoNF

mmm hopefully through NEXT year, I'm a starving...

mmm hopefully through NEXT year, I'm a starving student :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-10, 12:32 PM
Replies: 21,337
Views: 5,191,963
Posted By LorenzoNF

Focus Thunder 3.0 full suspension Sidi Genius...

Focus Thunder 3.0 full suspension
Sidi Genius 6.6 45's
Ultegra cassette and chain
Cateye Enduro 8
set of Krylions
merino wool baselayer
CycleOps heart rate strap

total damage: $2200 ... it...
Forum: United Kingdom
10-21-10, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,199
Posted By LorenzoNF

I've been here in Norwich for almost two months...

I've been here in Norwich for almost two months now and I've noticed that the bike culture is smaller than in the US. There are people riding their bikes for commuting or shopping but there's not a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-10, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,084
Posted By LorenzoNF

Almost all the back-lane roads are like this (and...

Almost all the back-lane roads are like this (and there are a lot of them in all this farm country). They all take two-way traffic, but the cars are a lot smaller here. I can pass with a few inches...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-08-10, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 992
Posted By LorenzoNF

I took a similar course and was sorely...

I took a similar course and was sorely disappointed - it was perhaps the most badly-written book I've ever read, full of "You need to visualize your success in your mind for it to become reality" and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-07-10, 12:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,097
Posted By LorenzoNF

Looks like a guy who always comes out on the...

Looks like a guy who always comes out on the group rides in Sacramento. I think his name is Dave. Always in the full QS kit. Strong rider but sure not a pro.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-10, 03:43 AM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 637,084
Posted By LorenzoNF

Some from here in Norfolk, UK ...

Some from here in Norfolk, UK

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs296.snc4/41126_1620190506334_1283568312_1706649_5860486_n.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-10, 11:03 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,819
Posted By LorenzoNF

Somebody's sarcasm-dar is way off

Somebody's sarcasm-dar is way off
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-10, 07:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,553
Posted By LorenzoNF

This is really terrible. He became a hero of...

This is really terrible. He became a hero of sorts for me after I read the aforementioned NY Times article. He was always pushing the limits of human endurance and I respect him immensely for that.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 06:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,023
Posted By LorenzoNF

This sounds yummy.

This sounds yummy.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-10, 04:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,102
Posted By LorenzoNF

If this happens chronically, you might want to...

If this happens chronically, you might want to try changing the rim tape - I had a problem where the rim tape was too thick, pushing up the inside of the rim and not allowing the bead to seat...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-09-10, 09:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,738
Posted By LorenzoNF

Not if you don't like the huge gap when shifting...

Not if you don't like the huge gap when shifting the front. I recently moved to a standard and the front shifting is a lot more reasonable - I might shift one over on the rear, or not at all, as...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-19-10, 08:57 PM
Replies: 1,557
Views: 47,086
Posted By LorenzoNF

+1 I watched it live and went back and watched it...

+1 I watched it live and went back and watched it again, and both times it looks crystal clear to me - Schleck had quite a gap to Contador then suddenly stopped pedaling and sat down and looked down,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-10, 08:21 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 5,800
Posted By LorenzoNF

Get something with Di2.

Get something with Di2.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-10, 04:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,063
Posted By LorenzoNF

You can turn off the counting zeros for cadence...

You can turn off the counting zeros for cadence and power separately. So it seems the OP had zeros counted for cadence but not for power.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-23-10, 11:00 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,946
Posted By LorenzoNF

+1 ... Unfortunately, this.

+1 ... Unfortunately, this.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-10, 01:42 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 17,696
Posted By LorenzoNF

Hmmm... your first two posts on this forum are...

Hmmm... your first two posts on this forum are bashing Orbea...

Hate to say it but that crack looks suspiciously like impact damage, i.e. your fault.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-10, 01:08 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,148
Posted By LorenzoNF

Yeah I do the Roaster's Ride but I go home to...

Yeah I do the Roaster's Ride but I go home to Sacramento during the summer and do the various iterations of the River Ride. On the latter it's almost always a double paceline unless it's super windy,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-10, 10:06 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,148
Posted By LorenzoNF

Hate it when I get dropped that way ... though...

Hate it when I get dropped that way ... though why weren't you guys doing a double paceline? That's pretty much standard practice around here.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-10, 11:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,934
Posted By LorenzoNF

Your RoadID reminds me of this... Hope...

Your RoadID reminds me of this...



Hope you get back on the bike soon!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-27-10, 01:59 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 18,764
Posted By LorenzoNF

With regard to the speed and performance of...

With regard to the speed and performance of athletes and fans wanting faster, higher, stronger (the motto of the Olympics - Citius, Altius, Fortius) - for me, nothing is better than to see a man...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-10, 11:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,023
Posted By LorenzoNF

Doh, that's what I meant.

Doh, that's what I meant.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-10, 10:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,023
Posted By LorenzoNF

"Amateur" comes from the Latin "amare," meaning...

"Amateur" comes from the Latin "amare," meaning "to love." So when you're saying someone's an amateur, you're just saying that they love whatever it is that they do. Similarly, "dilettante" comes...
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