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Search: Posts Made By: RippedUp
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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-01-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,278
Posted By RippedUp

Anyone? Thanks.

Anyone? Thanks.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-24-11, 12:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,278
Posted By RippedUp

Hi all, please share your experience with Graves...

Hi all, please share your experience with Graves disease/hyperthyroidism. Those who have gone with the medication treatment, how did it work for you? How fast did you get back to your normal fitness...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-21-11, 12:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 810
Posted By RippedUp

Bumping an old thread. I have just been diagnosed...

Bumping an old thread. I have just been diagnosed with Graves disease, and in less than 3 weeks my endurance and strength have plummetted down to 20% of what it used to be. It is completely...
Forum: Introductions
03-17-11, 08:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 316
Posted By RippedUp

Hi Walid, I'm from Beirut too and we have a great...

Hi Walid, I'm from Beirut too and we have a great cycling club - Bike Generation.
Contact me for info.
Best,
N.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-16-11, 07:19 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,379
Posted By RippedUp

Yes, BO is a very good product; I use it often...

Yes, BO is a very good product; I use it often when cycling or lifting weights.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-11, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,138
Posted By RippedUp

Nice climb this morning. ...

Nice climb this morning.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/68392258
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-11, 12:29 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 200,839
Posted By RippedUp

Vewy.

Vewy.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-11, 12:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By RippedUp

Anyone? Thanks

Anyone? Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-11, 04:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By RippedUp

Slow return of shift lever on DA7900

Hi all,

I’m having a few issues with my RD/gear lever on my DA7900 setup.
On certain shift combinations, the return of the lever to its neutral position is sluggish and rather slow; like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-11, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,138
Posted By RippedUp

Thursday's climbing galore to the beautiful...

Thursday's climbing galore to the beautiful Lebanese mountains.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/66522373
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-11, 09:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,008
Posted By RippedUp

They're not leather. And can't wear them at all....

They're not leather. And can't wear them at all. Guess I need to re-wash them and wear them while still humid. Will see.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-11, 05:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,008
Posted By RippedUp

Washing gloves

Threw my cycling gloves in the washing machine, cold setting.
Lo and behold, they are now completely hard, dry, and unwearable.
Any idea how to soften them up again - the gloves that is.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-11, 12:05 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,195,932
Posted By RippedUp

These: 187724

These:

187724
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-11, 02:58 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,519
Posted By RippedUp

Claimed at sub-900 grams with DT 240 hubs.

Claimed at sub-900 grams with DT 240 hubs.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-11, 02:48 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,519
Posted By RippedUp

EDGE 1.25 arrived a few days ago. They are...

EDGE 1.25 arrived a few days ago. They are featherweight :)
Will give them a spin this weekend and report back. (with Corsa EVO CX)

Delivered with the grey EDGE pads which I installed as well,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-11, 02:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By RippedUp

Thanks Rippin.

Thanks Rippin.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-11, 02:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By RippedUp

Well, after 2 weeks of troubleshooting, here's...

Well, after 2 weeks of troubleshooting, here's what I came up with;

- On the first picture above, you can see that the cable of the FD goes into a rubber housing, then onto the plastic part...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-11, 09:55 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,846
Posted By RippedUp

Spokes, due to their shape and size, create a lot...

Spokes, due to their shape and size, create a lot of turbulent drag. In aerospace terms, we call it "parasite drag".
OTOH, the deeper the rim, the more the flow stays attached to it, and hence drag...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-11, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,138
Posted By RippedUp

My 105Km cost ride yesterday. ...

My 105Km cost ride yesterday.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/64687725
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-11, 11:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,395
Posted By RippedUp

New picture with training wheels. 187159

New picture with training wheels.

187159
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-11, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,138
Posted By RippedUp

Yesterday's climb. ...

Yesterday's climb.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/64528090
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-11, 10:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,395
Posted By RippedUp

Sooo, after about 2 months of riding this new...

Sooo, after about 2 months of riding this new work of art, I can say the following:

The frame is definitely stiffer than my previous Synapse Carbon; I could feel this from the first few pedal...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-11, 01:40 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,623
Posted By RippedUp

His breakfast is horrendously low in protein...

His breakfast is horrendously low in protein content.. A scoop of whey/casein or some cottage cheese would be a good fix.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-11, 05:45 AM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,138
Posted By RippedUp

Morning climb in the beautiful Lebanese...

Morning climb in the beautiful Lebanese mountains.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/62622226
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-11, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By RippedUp

TT vs. Road Bike Feel

Hi,

I do a lot of climbing with my road bike and do some flat riding every once in a blue moon.
When I do, I average approx 35Kph with normal, non-aero wheels.

Approximately how much faster...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-11, 12:37 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,519
Posted By RippedUp

No but there's a first time for everything ;)

No but there's a first time for everything ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-11, 01:52 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,519
Posted By RippedUp

Yes, that's what I would be getting. Any feedback...

Yes, that's what I would be getting. Any feedback on the 1.25 tubuars? Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,519
Posted By RippedUp

OK, the guys at competitivecyclist are class act....

OK, the guys at competitivecyclist are class act. They will take back the clinchers no question asked. I must have rode them 300 miles or so.
The next Q is, which to choose from:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-10, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 811
Posted By RippedUp

Of course not. This is why I specified "The...

Of course not. This is why I specified "The maximum my HR would go while riding used to be 172-173" and not "my max HR was.."
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-10, 11:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 811
Posted By RippedUp

Creakyknees, no, nothing to do with training...

Creakyknees, no, nothing to do with training zones.
I often do the same uphill course and at the steepiest parts, my HR always used to go up to a certain limit; now this limit has been exceeded by...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-10, 06:38 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,519
Posted By RippedUp

Quick question. What are the recommended brake...

Quick question. What are the recommended brake pads for EDGE/ENVE carbon rims?

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-10, 06:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 811
Posted By RippedUp

Max HR going up?

I've been riding for ~3-4 years and more seriously for one year.
The maximum my HR would go while riding used to be 172-173.

These last 6 weeks, I've increased my riding frequency and noticed...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-10, 01:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By RippedUp

Here goes. 183224183223

Here goes.

183224183223
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-10, 07:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By RippedUp

Will take some pics later tonight. I had DA7800...

Will take some pics later tonight.
I had DA7800 on my previous bike; worked like butter..
Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-10, 06:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By RippedUp

Yes, correct. There a lining for the cables....

Yes, correct. There a lining for the cables. Still, with quite some friction.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-10, 12:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By RippedUp

The problem was not in the housing, but below the...

The problem was not in the housing, but below the bottom bracket, where the cable comes in contact with the frame. That's the only point where significant friction may occur.
I know how to adjust...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-10, 03:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By RippedUp

This issue drove me crazy, so I loosened the FD...

This issue drove me crazy, so I loosened the FD cable to reset everything, and lo and behold, I found out that the cable didn't move freely at all through its housing at the bottom bracket. This...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-10, 01:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By RippedUp

Thanks gary. Very helpful. HMF, it's all DA,...

Thanks gary. Very helpful.
HMF, it's all DA, except for Zipp Vumaquad crankset and Nokon cables.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-10, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By RippedUp

Thanks. That's what I thought and did. But I...

Thanks. That's what I thought and did. But I still have the small return. Very annoying.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-10, 12:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By RippedUp

Setting up FD on DA7900

I'm still fine tuning my new bike, and the FD is still not right.

The derailleur low and high travel is perfect but my onnly grip is the following: When I push the left handle all the way to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-10, 04:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,080
Posted By RippedUp

String - The next big thing in bikes..

I don't know if this has already been posted, but here goes anyway:

http://www.euronews.net/2010/11/17/string-the-next-big-thing-in-bikes/
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-10, 12:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,790
Posted By RippedUp

This: ...

This:

http://i.pgcdn.com/pi/79/68/25/796825599_125.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-10, 09:49 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,739
Posted By RippedUp

Thanks, I saw that. I needed the manufacturer...

Thanks, I saw that. I needed the manufacturer name. There are so many acronyms/codes for frames nowadays that one could get lost.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-10, 01:44 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,409,739
Posted By RippedUp

Hot. What frame is that? Thanks.

Hot.
What frame is that?
Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-10, 04:12 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,395
Posted By RippedUp

A few new pictures.

A few new pictures.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-10, 09:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,846
Posted By RippedUp

Looks good @ 900 Lumens! I'll probably give that...

Looks good @ 900 Lumens! I'll probably give that a shot. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-10, 06:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,846
Posted By RippedUp

Lighting System

Dear all,

I recently purchased a Light & Motion Stella 200L Light for eventual night rides. I tried it once, and was rather disppointed as I could barely see the road ahead - thus I never rode at...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-10, 04:37 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,395
Posted By RippedUp

Make is Ribbon. The bike will be with me on...

Make is Ribbon.

The bike will be with me on Monday. Will give you my impressions then as well as more pictures.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-10, 01:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 553
Posted By RippedUp

Clicking Sound

Looks like there is a problem with my drivetrain.

I've been riding a Cannondale Synapse Carbon with DA, FSA cranks and Look Keo Carbon pedals.

A clicking sound has developped and is getting...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-10, 05:16 AM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,138
Posted By RippedUp

Morning climb. ...

Morning climb.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/57011710
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