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Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-12, 11:55 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,002
Posted By captnfantastic

I know a guy who rides with fruit snacks instead...

I know a guy who rides with fruit snacks instead of gu's. I might try that out.

I used to be a "socks are socks" guy. Then I won a cycling specific pair in a race. They took away all the hot...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-12, 03:15 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,002
Posted By captnfantastic

-Socks are absolutely NOT created equal. If you...

-Socks are absolutely NOT created equal. If you believe this then do yourself a favor and swing by target, or grab a pair of sockguy socks.
-Gatorade and Snickers taste good, maltodextrin and cliff...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-12, 02:15 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,002
Posted By captnfantastic

Cycling is expensive, what are your cheaper substitute products?

I ride 3-5 time/week, it gets expensive. In order to keep me out of the red I use the following:

I buy Gatorade powder from Walmart. I use it in my bottles when I ride, and for recovery after a...
06-16-11, 05:45 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,177
Posted By captnfantastic

I am a believer in the placebo effect and I guess...

I am a believer in the placebo effect and I guess if the competition is pretty even and the race is close some sweet bling deep aero tubulars could give someone a mental boost that could translate...
06-15-11, 03:28 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,177
Posted By captnfantastic

Talking myself out of them not talked. No...

Talking myself out of them not talked.
No decision has been made.
I previously believed that the difference aero wheels made in a race was large but most aero testing talks about time saved in a...
06-14-11, 10:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,177
Posted By captnfantastic

I am talking myself out of aero wheels. I race...

I am talking myself out of aero wheels. I race 90% flat crits about an hour long. I have had some recent success in well timed solo or two person breaks in the last 5 minutes of a race BUT for the...
06-14-11, 03:40 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,078
Posted By captnfantastic

There are some good responses here. A small...

There are some good responses here. A small suggestion that I have noticed helps me out quite a bit when I put in a huge effort and need the fastest recovery possible is to focus on your bodies...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-11, 03:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,317
Posted By captnfantastic

stop spending so much time on forums and bike...

stop spending so much time on forums and bike review sites, go ride your bike instead. "If it aint broke, dont fix it"

I rarely upgrade anything for no GOOD reason. If something breaks I get...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-11, 03:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,750
Posted By captnfantastic

http://www.gvhbikes.com/wheels.html Read...

http://www.gvhbikes.com/wheels.html

Read their pitch. Pretty good.

I ride handbuilt velocity aeroheads on dura ace hubs 32 spoke. Tough, not too heavy and all black (cept the hubs)

My black...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-11, 03:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,398
Posted By captnfantastic

I use it. I feel like it helps with any anaerobic...

I use it. I feel like it helps with any anaerobic effort I do. I consider myself a sprinter with good 30sec-2 min power. I dont think it does much for long aerobic miles or sustained climbs but It...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-11, 02:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 872
Posted By captnfantastic

distance kills speed. I used to shoot for 200-250...

distance kills speed. I used to shoot for 200-250 miles a week. I am 6 foot just over 200 lbs. I am a sprinter. I was wondering why I could ride all day long but never win a sprint or hold onto a...
06-14-11, 02:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,832
Posted By captnfantastic

I'm a 4 and I mess around all the time in my...

I'm a 4 and I mess around all the time in my crits. I just try everything I can. See how a field reacts. I break away, take long pulls, sit in. My results vary but ive won on sprint finishes and solo...
06-14-11, 02:33 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,810
Posted By captnfantastic

i switched from 53/39 with a 12-25 to a 50/34...

i switched from 53/39 with a 12-25 to a 50/34 with an 11-23. Found out 53-12 is actually slower (top speed) than a 50-11 gear.
06-14-11, 02:26 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,177
Posted By captnfantastic

Aero advantage in reality

I see and read about studies where aero wheels can shave off 30 seconds in a 40k time trial. In reality, how much does this matter to an everyday racer (NOT TT racer)? If I am taking hard 30-60...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-11, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By captnfantastic

I'll give it a shot thanks guys.

I'll give it a shot thanks guys.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-11, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By captnfantastic

combining cassettes

I have two cassettes and only one wheelset right now.
A 6600 Ultegra 11-23 and a 5600 105 12-25 both 10 speed.
I want to make an 11-25.
Can I combine them? (i've found the setup that 11-25 sram...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-11, 01:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 739
Posted By captnfantastic

it's odd that you signed up for something knowing...

it's odd that you signed up for something knowing you couldn't train for it. I would suggest get a trainer, and take full advantage of weekend time. Try to climb GMR whenever you get a chance and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-11, 09:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,661
Posted By captnfantastic

nice dude whats your next race?

nice dude whats your next race?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-11, 06:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,091
Posted By captnfantastic

my personal rule is Tiagra or better. Well...

my personal rule is Tiagra or better. Well actually it's 105 or better but I made an exception with my cross bike because I abuse the parts and since it's 9 speed I can find old dura ace 7700 on ebay...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-11, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By captnfantastic

^ Agreed. Good shop. Shifting can be finicky with...

^ Agreed. Good shop. Shifting can be finicky with poorly cut cable housings. Also, this is the first year Shimano went with internal routing. That is no excuse (as sram and campy have been doing it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-11, 06:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,422
Posted By captnfantastic

Internal routing YEAH BUDDY!

Internal routing YEAH BUDDY!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 11:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 587
Posted By captnfantastic

I had 5 bikes sitting the garage for a month and...

I had 5 bikes sitting the garage for a month and a half while I sat around with a broken ankle. I think that's just as bad, if not worse
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 11:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,676
Posted By captnfantastic

impressive... and lucky. That looked gnarly. More...

impressive... and lucky. That looked gnarly. More impressive if he had seen it earlier... wow. Cool vid
03-06-11, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By captnfantastic

I got dropped my first race. So did most people...

I got dropped my first race. So did most people who I talk to. Usually it's a combination of nervousness and feeling "too good" in the middle and taking a hard long pull = POP bye bye everyone.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 10:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,422
Posted By captnfantastic

I am just trying to drive home the point of not...

I am just trying to drive home the point of not upgrading things that work just fine. These forums make riders think that their gear is not good enough for everyday use when realistically it works...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 10:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 393
Posted By captnfantastic

first of all please tell me where you can get new...

first of all please tell me where you can get new force for $840

Second you can get a brand new chorus group on ebay for $1200. If you have the coin go for that. Campy kinda puts you on a whole...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 10:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,358
Posted By captnfantastic

My last fitting ( a couple years ago) dropped my...

My last fitting ( a couple years ago) dropped my saddle by about an inch. Lance mentioned in one of his books about lowering his saddle almost an inch AFTER his second tour win... Doesn't make sense...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 09:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,857
Posted By captnfantastic

this will probably do ...

this will probably do
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c366/xcaptnfantasticx/200078502.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 13,421
Posted By captnfantastic

Now just add 2 full water bottles, a seat bag,...

Now just add 2 full water bottles, a seat bag, and you're almost UCI legal!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 03:08 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 13,421
Posted By captnfantastic

CONGRATS dude. amazing looking build. I LOVE zipp...

CONGRATS dude. amazing looking build. I LOVE zipp cranksets. You better ride the $hit out of it or I will be forced to contact the Federal Cycling Government and have it removed from your custody and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 02:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,422
Posted By captnfantastic

Do some research before making this decision. I...

Do some research before making this decision. I started with a compact, thought i'd be a big man and buy a standard. It's okay but I often miss that 34 on long climbs. In fact i'm on the lookout for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 02:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,209
Posted By captnfantastic

BTW love the mattress pics.

BTW love the mattress pics.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,209
Posted By captnfantastic

you can get more than $200 for that bike... easy....

you can get more than $200 for that bike... easy. It's all about marketing.

Keep it. If your a serious cyclist save up $1000, sell your bike for more and buy something with sram rival. (there are...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,422
Posted By captnfantastic

super sick! My advice is leave the crank alone...

super sick! My advice is leave the crank alone for a while. Don't spend money for the sake of spending money. Trust me, things will come up that you'll need to buy. Tubes, tires, a different saddle,...
03-06-11, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,382
Posted By captnfantastic

I've noticed that I am a faster rider without...

I've noticed that I am a faster rider without them because riding on the hoods is more aggressive than the bar tops. Also most cat 1/2 i've seen don't have them. but then again there was a pretty...
03-06-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 456
Views: 27,673
Posted By captnfantastic

Holy $hit that looks so heavy. I guess every once...

Holy $hit that looks so heavy. I guess every once in a while it's ok the drink a stout. meal in a bottle.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 12:31 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,992
Posted By captnfantastic

HTFU it's an effing bottle... What else is...

HTFU it's an effing bottle...

What else is he going to throw? A perfectly good gel? Heeeeeeeeeeell no! Those things are expensive!
03-05-11, 09:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 980
Posted By captnfantastic

rear tires wear almost 2x as fast as front tires....

rear tires wear almost 2x as fast as front tires. Put the bigger one in the rear. Easy fix.
03-05-11, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 440
Posted By captnfantastic

you will need a lifeguard whistle. a pack of...

you will need a lifeguard whistle.
a pack of waterproof matches.
an emergency blanket.
A signal mirror.
A swiss army knife.
A blow gun with poison infused darts
And this: ...
03-05-11, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By captnfantastic

In my opinion expensive saddles are bull****. I...

In my opinion expensive saddles are bull****. I ride the nashbar cr2 on my mtn and cross bikes and the r2 on my road bike. $15-30 bucks depending on the saddle and sale. I love them. Brooks are good...
03-05-11, 09:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,772
Posted By captnfantastic

My advice would be to get a couple hybrids, or...

My advice would be to get a couple hybrids, or some cyclocross bikes. Either way you'll be happier with 35mm or so width tires if your going to do ANY on road riding. I ride my cross bike on mtn...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,090
Posted By captnfantastic

Dude that would look sick! I say if you have the...

Dude that would look sick! I say if you have the resources go for it! Raw aluminum, raw carbon, no labels... I say you go beyond even that and try to remove ALL the labels on everything... such as...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-11, 01:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,379
Posted By captnfantastic

Stainless Steel. Steel is real. Yes, the floating...

Stainless Steel. Steel is real. Yes, the floating screw is what my doctor calls the "money screw". It's the one that actually screwed the bone back together. the other 4 screws and the plate are...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-11, 12:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,379
Posted By captnfantastic

My new secret weapon...

...for triggering red lights to turn at least.
Ankle is all healed. Got 150 miles in last week, first week on the bike. Feels good to be back!

...
02-28-11, 11:53 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,865,647
Posted By captnfantastic

Different kind of suffering. This kind of...

Different kind of suffering. This kind of suffering is fueled by a cold craft beer waiting at the finish line for me....
02-28-11, 11:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,368
Posted By captnfantastic

bikes break in crashes. even aluminum. ...

bikes break in crashes. even aluminum.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c366/xcaptnfantasticx/downsized_0627090950.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-11, 11:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,756
Posted By captnfantastic

aluminum tcr or a caad10? easy. Caad10. Go buy it...

aluminum tcr or a caad10? easy. Caad10. Go buy it already! one ever has anything bad to say about them.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-11, 11:36 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 71,968
Posted By captnfantastic

I love how on BF we are always posting pics of...

I love how on BF we are always posting pics of just our bikes never the rider next to it. haha sorry for this. Top of GMR missing my compact....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-11, 11:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,223
Posted By captnfantastic

If you send them back karma will scratch the $hit...

If you send them back karma will scratch the $hit out of them on your first ride.

I say roll with them... and sleep well knowing the manufacturer would have gladly accepted your return.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-11, 09:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,702
Posted By captnfantastic

Things you buy at nashbar

I am making a small order to Nashbar for a saddle for my cross bike. Is there anything you guys buy there that is usually a really good deal like bottles, tubes, ect? I figure since I am already...
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