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Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-16, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,744
Posted By arok

I feel obese given I was off the bike for a...

I feel obese given I was off the bike for a month... but that description doesn't fit me :P
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-16, 03:28 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,744
Posted By arok

My new Look 675 ...

My new Look 675

http://i.imgur.com/uYdtRKL.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-14, 12:03 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-13, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,836
Posted By arok

I'm doing just fine w/the Quarq CinQo on a full...

I'm doing just fine w/the Quarq CinQo on a full ultegra 6700 setup and 105 fd
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-13, 04:56 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,744
Posted By arok

just got this badboy: ...

just got this badboy:

http://i.imgur.com/Ohhqgpvl.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-13, 10:49 AM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,381
Posted By arok

http://www.bikebling.com/v/vspfiles/photos/3T-Arx-...

http://www.bikebling.com/v/vspfiles/photos/3T-Arx-Team-Road-Stem-SB-2T.jpg

http://www.universalcycles.com/images/products/large/57619.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-13, 03:42 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,744
Posted By arok

thanks for the comments and I've always like the...

thanks for the comments and I've always like the white Look. I just got a 586... need some prep before I put it up to the "hot or not" scrutiny.

As for the pic, yeah it's the wrong side but it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-13, 03:17 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,744
Posted By arok

I'm your ultegra other paint scheme brother: ...

I'm your ultegra other paint scheme brother:
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/269491_10101399538490473_574878470_n.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-13, 12:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 867
Posted By arok

i love the radar path or radarlock path that I...

i love the radar path or radarlock path that I have. I have a bit more of a bridge on my nose than most asians, but I have a bunch of friends who wear the same shades w/the "asian fit" from oakley...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-13, 11:59 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,197
Posted By arok

sorry for your loss :(

sorry for your loss :(
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-13, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By arok

when it's cold, i'll pay more for the craft...

when it's cold, i'll pay more for the craft stuff, it's worked great for me.

i usually wear smartwool socks, they're worth it since i use it for pretty much everything.

dri-fits and etc you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-13, 06:38 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,841
Posted By arok

I'd stick with the 20oz. There is little room for...

I'd stick with the 20oz. There is little room for the back one to get out if you had anything larger. (I ride a 53cm).
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-13, 01:43 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,841
Posted By arok

Hot! Here's mine with the same backdrop (sorry it...

Hot! Here's mine with the same backdrop (sorry it was instagrammed)
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/269491_10101399538490473_574878470_n.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-13, 06:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,734
Posted By arok

that - try stretching your hamstrings, it helps...

that - try stretching your hamstrings, it helps me a LOT after hard rides.

I have relatively poor core strength and hard rides kill my lower back. Stretching helps a lot, but more consistent hard...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-12, 04:45 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,423
Posted By arok

Doesn't seem as popular on the forums but I love...

Doesn't seem as popular on the forums but I love my Vredestein Fortrezza Tricomps
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-12, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,841
Posted By arok

How does the video come out on the contour...

How does the video come out on the contour mounted there?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-12, 11:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,821
Posted By arok

love mine, had them built with dt swiss spokes...

love mine, had them built with dt swiss spokes and 240 hub front and powertap in the rear. put like 2k miles on em and still love them.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-12, 12:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,270
Posted By arok

looks like it maxes out at around 19% ...

looks like it maxes out at around 19%
http://app.strava.com/segments/760700
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-12, 03:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,141
Posted By arok

bought a look 566 with ultegra sl. only thing...

bought a look 566 with ultegra sl. only thing that's changed is the saddle, stem, wheels and bar tape. Start off with some nice components and there's no itch to upgrade... though the new sram red is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-12, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,245
Posted By arok

I'm pretty sure people are going to say 1) build...

I'm pretty sure people are going to say 1) build up your miles over time, go as far as you can. Also, if you want to ride every day, ease into it and don't forget a few rest days

and 2) average...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,950
Posted By arok

I have Zipp 101 rims with dt swiss compoetition...

I have Zipp 101 rims with dt swiss compoetition spokes and dt240 hub front and powertap sl+ rear. I can't say much for the ride difference since I'm still running 23's and 115psi. However, what I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-12, 04:19 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,184
Posted By arok

my motivation is to get fit enough to roll w/the...

my motivation is to get fit enough to roll w/the club/racers. I've spent a lot of time on the bigger climbs in which I'm too busy struggle for some air than trying to see what's around. I'm not fast...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-12, 09:29 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,515
Posted By arok

not hydrating enough during longer rides. ...

not hydrating enough during longer rides.

guilty of toe scrunching as well
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-12, 10:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,764
Posted By arok

had to replace the one on my powertap because of...

had to replace the one on my powertap because of this... and it's metal as well. seems pretty normal
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-12, 09:38 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,744
Posted By arok

never realized that those rear brifters were so...

never realized that those rear brifters were so long
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,494
Posted By arok

Lol, I got my 101's a few weeks back and went up...

Lol, I got my 101's a few weeks back and went up kings last weekend too. I like the ride of the wider rim. Other than that, I "feel" faster but probably am not any faster.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-12, 06:34 PM
Replies: 691
Views: 141,985
Posted By arok

Another person on Canada! Looks like you were out...

Another person on Canada! Looks like you were out on a nice day.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-12, 02:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,488
Posted By arok

I've had minor asthma my whole life and I do get...

I've had minor asthma my whole life and I do get the CVA on especially hard days and more so when the wind is blowing and getting stuff all up in my lungs. I was on xopenex since my asthma wasn't too...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,381
Posted By arok

My set is finishing up, got my powertap put on...

My set is finishing up, got my powertap put on that wheelset :)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 02:53 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,548
Posted By arok

I started putting on more miles this year.. did...

I started putting on more miles this year.. did about 1k mi last year and this year i'm at 450mi so far. I've been increasing mileage per ride and exerting more effort.

My lower back started...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 10:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 846
Posted By arok

bring your bike, it will be worth it. Portola has...

bring your bike, it will be worth it. Portola has so many options
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-12, 06:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 846
Posted By arok

just shy of 39mi on Sunday with my buddy who's...

just shy of 39mi on Sunday with my buddy who's currently in Boston. Needless to say, I didn't want to bring him up some major climbs, but the little ones got him. Good ride though.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-12, 07:15 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,744
Posted By arok

they did that at candlestick park too. I mooched...

they did that at candlestick park too. I mooched off my buddy's invite. So fun!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-12, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,687
Posted By arok

I know that reservoir, I'm dying to see you out...

I know that reservoir, I'm dying to see you out there w/the streamers!!!

Here's just over the hill....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-12, 06:17 PM
Replies: 691
Views: 141,985
Posted By arok

iphone pic ...

iphone pic
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/395971_10100859078257113_3208831_59410091_1142374235_n.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-12, 12:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,417
Posted By arok

I'll be doing the Palo Alto one in June as well

I'll be doing the Palo Alto one in June as well
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-12, 01:28 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,744
Posted By arok

I'm really glad you put away that extension...

I'm really glad you put away that extension cord...

like the wheels, but I think the white hoods are a bit outta place. However, kudos on trying to throw in some white accents on the bike
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 09:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,997
Posted By arok

palo alto has the whole portola loop where you...

palo alto has the whole portola loop where you can get a decent workout by just doing the loop, or head up towards skyline and get a good climb in. There's everything from Page Mill, Alpine, old la...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-12, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 291,495
Posted By arok

saturday ride with my buddy:...

saturday ride with my buddy: http://app.strava.com/rides/4086106

still gotta put in more miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-12, 03:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,989
Posted By arok

or sram apex/rival

or sram apex/rival
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-12, 12:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,671
Posted By arok

I got smoked at the fremont earlybirds. ...

I got smoked at the fremont earlybirds.

dropped on lap 3, reentered and dropped twice more. I exploded due to the yo-yo effect and me not being able to power out of the corners.

totally...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-12, 06:38 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 12,012
Posted By arok

Photography as well. ...

Photography as well.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2497/3919722207_686995fe58_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3623/3632117619_738a5417f8_b.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-11, 01:51 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,614
Posted By arok

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s72...

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/373789_10100646574661023_3208831_58421754_1525432110_n.jpg

ain't too shabby for me
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-11, 12:13 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,718
Posted By arok

15lbs heavier than when I entered college, but I...

15lbs heavier than when I entered college, but I went in at 135. Now i'm 150 but still relatively lean for 5'9"
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-11, 04:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,997
Posted By arok

kurt kinetic is on sale everywhere right now......

kurt kinetic is on sale everywhere right now... great investment
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-11, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,309
Posted By arok

+2 on the feedback stand

+2 on the feedback stand
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-11, 04:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,622
Posted By arok

i can only dream about race bikes, but this is...

i can only dream about race bikes, but this is pretty good for what I do :)

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222005_10100324689671123_3208831_55021942_6042783_n.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-11, 12:23 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 7,720
Posted By arok

ahhh 13, what a good deal

ahhh 13, what a good deal
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-11, 10:46 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,678
Posted By arok

my first time removing pedals was off a seized...

my first time removing pedals was off a seized pedal... a lot of force was required but there was no damage.

like mentioned before: I like using one foot on the pedal and putting my body weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-11, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,026
Posted By arok

I love mine. no issues so far with well over 2.5k...

I love mine. no issues so far with well over 2.5k mi on it. Mine has the ultegra SL though.
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