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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-04-07, 04:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,291
Posted By dc70

If I may add a few things to the conversation. ...

If I may add a few things to the conversation.

Technically, sponsorship is when a club or team receives cash or in-kind goods.
Merely getting a discount does not constitute sponsorship.
But...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-20-07, 08:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,405
Posted By dc70

The results are in: On wednesday the 17th I...

The results are in:

On wednesday the 17th I did the same loop at 11 am. Had relatively the same breakfast.
No supplementation at all. Warm up was slower than previous test ride w/stimulants.
I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-15-07, 08:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,405
Posted By dc70

Yesterday I rode 25 miles with about 600' of...

Yesterday I rode 25 miles with about 600' of elevation.
Pre-Ride juice as follows:

15mg of Phenylephrine (Sudafed)
30mg of Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
1000mg of Taurine capsuls (Vitamin Shoppe...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-12-07, 10:50 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,405
Posted By dc70

My list as of now: Magnesium/Calcium/Zinc ...

My list as of now:

Magnesium/Calcium/Zinc
B Complex
C
Potassium/Magnesium Aspartate
Rhodiola
Caffeine
Powerbar recovery drink
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-02-07, 10:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,587
Posted By dc70

huh, huh, huh... you said "polish my crank" -...

huh, huh, huh... you said "polish my crank" - Beavis
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-20-07, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By dc70

Landis: Breaking News

From the AP wire:

Arbitrators find Landis guilty of doping, rule he must forfeit 2006 Tour title

By EDDIE PELLS, AP National Writer
September 20, 2007

PARIS (AP) -- Floyd Landis lost his...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-18-06, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 964
Posted By dc70

Anyone have a guidline for tire pressures on a...

Anyone have a guidline for tire pressures on a mtn bike with 26 x 2" kenda tires?
Wet grass, dirt/mud trail type course.

Is it better to go towards higher pressures? less resistance, etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-06, 03:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,091
Posted By dc70

Too bad you had to have that experience, and ruin...

Too bad you had to have that experience, and ruin your ride to some degree.
Hopefully it never happens again to you, but if it does maybe you will be more prepared
and strike instinctively by...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-05, 07:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,773
Posted By dc70

[/I] ???? Dude, are you sniffing tailpipe...

[/I]

???? Dude, are you sniffing tailpipe fumes???
What the hell are you talking about.
Brainwashed? Marketing? Whew...you are a very uniformed here.
Carbon Fiber frames sell for much lower...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-05, 02:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,773
Posted By dc70

Again, because someone may have an unlimited...

Again, because someone may have an unlimited budget...that is the reason to use/buy a
high end material?! Your statements are astounding to me! :eek:

Yes, in fact that is the only reason NASA...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-05, 01:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,773
Posted By dc70

So, do you think that all the F1 teams and NASA...

So, do you think that all the F1 teams and NASA use Carbon Fibre because its COOL?
Oh boy.... :eek: I am constantly amazed at the preposterous statements made
about technology of bikes and goods...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-05, 08:55 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,128
Posted By dc70

Hey! Where can I buy one of those?

Hey! Where can I buy one of those?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-05, 08:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,128
Posted By dc70

Wow! The old Ligier F1 team jersey! Good old Guy...

Wow! The old Ligier F1 team jersey! Good old Guy Ligier...the french rugby player,
motorcycle/car racer, Automobile maker, turned F1 team owner.

Damn, that is great. I have been searching for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-05, 07:33 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 13,002
Posted By dc70

Ok, deflect if you will. Now that's a...

Ok, deflect if you will.



Now that's a completely different argument soni, but one I cannot disagree with.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-05, 05:57 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 13,002
Posted By dc70

Originally Posted by Totoro Exactly!!! I...

Originally Posted by Totoro

Exactly!!!
I got a brand new LeMond Buenos Aires from my LBS for $900. Made in the USA by skilled craftsmen. An awesome bike and a way better deal than the BD stuff. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-05, 05:36 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 13,002
Posted By dc70

Originally Posted by TotoroExactly!!! I got...

Originally Posted by TotoroExactly!!!

I got a brand new LeMond Buenos Aires from my LBS for $900. Made in the USA by skilled craftsmen. An awesome bike and a way better deal than the BD stuff.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-05, 09:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,069
Posted By dc70

lol! Bar tape! Dude, thats a killer.... Its...

lol! Bar tape! Dude, thats a killer....

Its called mostly...a SCAM. Savy Sales and Marketing strategy, coupled with the demand issue. As the demand for road bikes increases, the prices will drop...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-05, 10:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,609
Posted By dc70

Finally, someone else who sees the marketing...

Finally, someone else who sees the marketing hype....for what it really is...a lot of hype.
:p
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-05, 02:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,700
Posted By dc70

Full Ultegra 20 Group! 2006 Motobecane...

Full Ultegra 20 Group!

2006 Motobecane Immortal Force

HIGH MODULUS CARBON Fiber MONOCOQUE
Ritchey Protocol WCS Wheelset
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-05, 09:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,803
Posted By dc70

lol...the majority of the responses run like a...

lol...the majority of the responses run like a commercial for clip-in pedals!

Rolliepollie, I can tell one mans opinion, which won't be popular with the masses. I bought my road bike in...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-05, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,396
Posted By dc70

Vincolo Prolite Carbon Road Bike

Does anyone have an opinion on this bike?
It is priced exactly the same as the Scattente CFR Double.
So, its between these two bikes. Which would you pick.

Price Point has it on sale. PP...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-05, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 554
Posted By dc70

My ass is still killing me.... :eek: along...

My ass is still killing me.... :eek:
along with every other part of my body!

101 on Saturday and 80 on Sunday.
I never rode anything past 50 in a day.

It was a good weekend overall. Very...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-05, 09:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,779
Posted By dc70

I was referring to absolute zero, where you were...

I was referring to absolute zero, where you were a bit off, but you are correct about the Nitrogen.
my bad.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-05, 04:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,779
Posted By dc70

Close, it is actually −459.67 °F or Absolute 0 ...

Close, it is actually −459.67 °F or Absolute 0 Kelvin.
Here are some interesting facts:

Kinetic theory
According to kinetic theory there would be no movement of individual particles at absolute...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-05, 03:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,232
Posted By dc70

Very well stated. I too have recently gone...

Very well stated.

I too have recently gone to clip style pedals, since about 3 weeks ago.
I find absolutley no difference in performance at all.
(Eliminating the false claim by so many, for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-05, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,483
Posted By dc70

Yet another classic example of poor reporting and...

Yet another classic example of poor reporting and biased media.
The reporter, Jeanie Lerche Davis obviously does no deep investigating
nor probably cares anyway. She bangs out a boiler plate story...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-05, 10:34 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,163
Posted By dc70

EVERYTHING is worth fighting for. Even if you...

EVERYTHING is worth fighting for. Even if you lose. Lay down now,
and you will most likely repeat the spineless, appeasing process throughout life.

In this world, there are very few, if any that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 09:00 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,888
Posted By dc70

40, started road riding at 38. I love this sport....

40, started road riding at 38. I love this sport.
I only wish I had started riding 20 years ago!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-05, 10:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,039
Posted By dc70

He was walking alone and making threats? You...

He was walking alone and making threats?

You had some back up right, you should have called his probable bluff and
kicked his ass instead. If you throw down smack to someone right in front of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-05, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 438
Posted By dc70

GNC Potassium & Magnesium Aspartate 250 I...

GNC Potassium & Magnesium Aspartate 250

I also add a pinch of salt to my sports drink for the ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-05, 04:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,448
Posted By dc70

I just made the switch from toe clips to clip-in...

I just made the switch from toe clips to clip-in pedals myself.
Definitely more uncomfortable, harder insole, no flex etc. Trade off
is more efficient, I suppose. Clipping in and out is way easier...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-05, 08:06 PM
Replies: 488
Views: 34,805
Posted By dc70

LOL! Yes...how I would cringe every trip to the...

LOL! Yes...how I would cringe every trip to the Metzeler or Bridgestone trailer for new rubber!
I can remember spending 10K excluding the $4500 for the bike in 1993 for a 6 race season riding a ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-28-05, 08:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,230
Posted By dc70

Doctor Morbius, What is your opinion on taking...

Doctor Morbius,
What is your opinion on taking supplements (pill form) of glutamine/lysine?
GNC stuff is fairly cheap...like about 5 bucks a bottle. Do these amino's work?

I know there is plenty...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-19-05, 09:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 38,338
Posted By dc70

Oh man, so true. After a good ride, I am so...

Oh man, so true. After a good ride, I am so unbelievably aroused.
When I get home...and if the S.O. isn't around....I usually treat myself right!
I also find that I can go sooner between 'rounds'...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-05, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 557
Posted By dc70

Climbing stairs is an excellent workout, and good...

Climbing stairs is an excellent workout, and good thinking on your part.
Lunch time, rainy days, etc.

Climbing stairs will absolutley help you develop power and increase your
quadriceps aerobic...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-14-05, 05:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,611
Posted By dc70

What a bunch of crap. Geez, one day something is...

What a bunch of crap. Geez, one day something is vital and good for you..the next its too risky, no good 'They Say'...Is it any wonder the general public loses more and more respect for these so...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-04, 09:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,882
Posted By dc70

I thought that was Buzzin'Hornets, replacing...

I thought that was Buzzin'Hornets, replacing Benson n Hedges...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-04, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 727
Posted By dc70

That is another ball game so to speak Geo. ...

That is another ball game so to speak Geo.

Now we are talking the insurance game..

Insurable Reproduction Cost New (IRCN)-
is the cost of reproducing a new replica of a property on the basis...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-04, 08:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 727
Posted By dc70

So true 53-11 I am amazed at how many dolts buy...

So true 53-11
I am amazed at how many dolts buy stuff on ebay for inflated prices.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-04, 08:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 727
Posted By dc70

In reality, Market Value can be any price a buyer...

In reality, Market Value can be any price a buyer is willing to pay. Which sometimes is over
and way above what the actual cost is. Perceived value is what we are talking about here.

Market Value...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-04, 07:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 727
Posted By dc70

Market Value...now there's a chasm if ever one...

Market Value...now there's a chasm if ever one existed!

Market value is the price a person is willing to pay...

I'm just having a good chuckle, because I'm an appraiser
and market value isn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-04, 11:57 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,883
Posted By dc70

Personally, I feel really 'gay' wearing the gear...

Personally, I feel really 'gay' wearing the gear myself.

The shirts are not so bad on their own, but combined with the shorts...and yikes.
Never mind the bibs, it is extremely painful to look at...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-04, 11:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 723
Posted By dc70

Learned to ride a bike at age 4 in 1969. I had a...

Learned to ride a bike at age 4 in 1969. I had a Schwinn Sting Ray at 6.
I think I stopped riding bikes at age 12 or so. I started road riding again at 38.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-09-04, 09:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,226
Posted By dc70

Quads, Neck, and Lower back.

Quads, Neck, and Lower back.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-04, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 689
Posted By dc70

Good points, it pays to be calm when rubbing...

Good points, it pays to be calm when rubbing shoulders or bouncing off another rider.
Sometimes using another rider as a burm, in a case where you may touch wheels or run off
the edge of the road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-04, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By dc70

I bought my Mercier Aquila from BD. 700 + miles...

I bought my Mercier Aquila from BD.
700 + miles so far, no problems, no regrets.
Best deal for What I was looking for.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-04, 07:46 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,701
Posted By dc70

<"No such thing as a ferrari bike, only a ferrari...

<"No such thing as a ferrari bike, only a ferrari engine, i.e you. In that case unless you're Lance Armstrong you ain't a ferrari">


Actually, Ferrari S.p.A. design and construct their own...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-04, 08:54 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 510,757
Posted By dc70

Aluminum frame, Tiagra, Carbon Fork-Post, etc....

Aluminum frame, Tiagra, Carbon Fork-Post, etc. $625.00 No tax, No shipping.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/aquila_al3.htm
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-04, 09:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,013
Posted By dc70

Eventually, you will learn, it just takes...

Eventually, you will learn, it just takes experience.
If I hadn't been riding motorcycles, there is no way as a new cyclist I would
be able to trail-brake. So, don't worry, you will get the hang of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-04, 08:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,013
Posted By dc70

I solved that problem by swapping the cables. My...

I solved that problem by swapping the cables. My right lever controls my front brake.
Why? Motorcycle riding/racing for 9 years. It is much easier to have the same mechanical
set up on my bicycle...
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