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Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-16, 02:55 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-16, 04:32 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-16, 04:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,198
Posted By Ice41000

It will help. Better bike will make you ride...

It will help. Better bike will make you ride more, it will help you on descends, and it will feel better. Go for it.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-16, 03:23 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,223
Posted By Ice41000

You can't buy high performance/racing/superlight...

You can't buy high performance/racing/superlight tire and expect long life. It simply doesn't work that way.

Those two tires are incomparable weight-performance-price wise.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-16, 03:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,165
Posted By Ice41000

Yes. I remember how surprised I was when I...

Yes.
I remember how surprised I was when I replaced stock alu post on my CAAD5 with titanium one (significantly better than expected).
Also, recently I moved from carbon road handlebar to alu,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-16, 09:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,922
Posted By Ice41000

New bike.

New bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-16, 06:08 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,506
Posted By Ice41000

That's weakness leaving the body.

That's weakness leaving the body.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-15, 03:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,098
Posted By Ice41000

Clean your rims (and pads). Wet wipes work great.

Clean your rims (and pads). Wet wipes work great.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-15, 03:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,161
Posted By Ice41000

You can, and should, pretty much forget that...

You can, and should, pretty much forget that "average speed" mentality. Cycling is very different. Cycling alone is great, but cycling with a group is better. Join a group or club and you will learn...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-15, 02:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,619
Posted By Ice41000

Erratical flatting is well known issue with...

Erratical flatting is well known issue with Emonda ALR.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-15, 05:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,045
Posted By Ice41000

If your position is at least close, it should...

If your position is at least close, it should have no impact.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-15, 05:41 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,622
Posted By Ice41000

TV. Something engaging: bike race, scary movie,...

TV. Something engaging: bike race, scary movie, funny shows.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-15, 02:59 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,807
Posted By Ice41000

That's how we roll.

That's how we roll.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-15, 03:04 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-15, 09:44 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,880
Posted By Ice41000

Well, I meant tube. I actually don't remember...

Well, I meant tube. I actually don't remember ever hitting something hard enough to damage the tire. Sidewall cuts don't count.
I guess you ride on better roads. Good for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-15, 03:59 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,205
Posted By Ice41000

I know. People around me use Garmins and still...

I know. People around me use Garmins and still experience occasional problems.
Another negative is the price of those.
For me, it's simply not worth it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-15, 03:49 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,880
Posted By Ice41000

Thing is, even properly inflated decent quality...

Thing is, even properly inflated decent quality tire will puncture if you hit edge of the pothole or a rock at some speed.
It doesn't happen that often but my peace of mind is worth it.

I ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-15, 06:05 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,205
Posted By Ice41000

Switching wifi off also helps significantly.

Switching wifi off also helps significantly.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-15, 05:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,719
Posted By Ice41000

I wear contacts and most of the time I...

I wear contacts and most of the time I ride/descend without glasses, but that is because I prefer being able to wipe off a sweat easily and like my vision as clear as possible when descending. I do...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-15, 05:27 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,205
Posted By Ice41000

During my rides I will usually reach max speed in...

During my rides I will usually reach max speed in a canyon. Of course, road is at the bottom, with cliffs and a lot of tall trees around. This is exactly where my phone app (tried iPhone and Android)...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-15, 05:12 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,880
Posted By Ice41000

I like your posts and I appreciate knowledge and...

I like your posts and I appreciate knowledge and insight. Thnx.

Since at least half of my punctures (on the road bike) are pinch flats I moved to tubeless (Fulcrum 3 two way + Schwalbe One). I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-15, 02:56 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,205
Posted By Ice41000

Less than a day compared to months on non-gps...

Less than a day compared to months on non-gps cyclocomputer is anything but good.
You get 5 meters if and only if there is no heavy cloud cover, forests or if you are riding in canyon or among tall...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-15, 05:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,829
Posted By Ice41000

If you want something really warm you need winter...

If you want something really warm you need winter shoes. I use Sidi Diablo Goretex and they work great (but if I was buying again I would go with Sidi Breeze Raing because of ratchet instead of...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-15, 05:11 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 13,540
Posted By Ice41000

So, you use cat spray?

So, you use cat spray?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-15, 05:08 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,880
Posted By Ice41000

Boom! :thumb:

Boom!
:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-15, 04:55 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,205
Posted By Ice41000

I don''t use GPS. Because it is battery draining,...

I don''t use GPS. Because it is battery draining, inaccurate and unreliable and because looking at your route on the map gets old real quick.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-15, 02:35 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-15, 02:34 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,435
Posted By Ice41000

Chicks dig it. All you need to know.

Chicks dig it. All you need to know.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-15, 02:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,627
Posted By Ice41000

Smoother, yes. Much, no. Decent carbon or...

Smoother, yes. Much, no.

Decent carbon or titanium seatpost may help too.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-15, 02:27 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,550
Posted By Ice41000

What problem?

What problem?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-15, 03:44 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-15, 03:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,166
Posted By Ice41000

That happens when you try to measure small...

That happens when you try to measure small altitude changes by using machines flying 20.000 km above you.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-15, 10:51 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 17,754
Posted By Ice41000

I meant clean and lube, but replacing too. ...

I meant clean and lube, but replacing too.

Also, noise.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-15, 06:56 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 17,754
Posted By Ice41000

Unnecessary, impractical, more complicated,...

Unnecessary, impractical, more complicated, harder to maintain.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-15, 01:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,630
Posted By Ice41000

Tire in the picture is far from perfectly good. ...

Tire in the picture is far from perfectly good.
Toss.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-15, 05:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,516
Posted By Ice41000

What is worn out can not be worn in.

What is worn out can not be worn in.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-15, 06:11 AM
Replies: 497
Views: 40,742
Posted By Ice41000

Cheap and extremely light carbon frame from...

Cheap and extremely light carbon frame from no-name Chinese manufacturer?

Ehm... Nope.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-15, 02:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,279
Posted By Ice41000

Bikefit Cleat Wedges Sold in Pairs 3 Hole Yellow...

Bikefit Cleat Wedges Sold in Pairs 3 Hole Yellow | JE James Cycles (http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/bikefit-cleat-wedges-sold-in-pairs-3-hole-yellow-id69312.html)

Cycling Tips | Cycling orthotics |...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-15, 02:27 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,249
Posted By Ice41000

Punctured more than once during a ride several...

Punctured more than once during a ride several times so I carry both.

Pump I have is nice little Zefal (http://www.zefal.com/en/mini-pumps-road/40-air-profil.html), but friend of mine has Lezyne...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-15, 05:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,971
Posted By Ice41000

Snug. Very.

Snug. Very.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-15, 01:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By Ice41000

I am using them and they work just fine.

I am using them and they work just fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-15, 03:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,144
Posted By Ice41000

One word: massage.

One word: massage.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-15, 12:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,144
Posted By Ice41000

They don't work for me either. I am close to 50,...

They don't work for me either. I am close to 50, still race, and IME it is better to rest completely.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-15, 01:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,697
Posted By Ice41000

Wash them well and dry in the sun.

Wash them well and dry in the sun.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-15, 01:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,013
Posted By Ice41000

Wax. Doesn't hurt at all. ...

Wax. Doesn't hurt at all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSXx_A5bhXA
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-15, 05:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,570
Posted By Ice41000

If you don't race or ride aggressively, pedals...

If you don't race or ride aggressively, pedals you are using now are just fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-15, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 905
Posted By Ice41000

Vittoria will puncture if there is sharp rock...

Vittoria will puncture if there is sharp rock within two feet of it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-15, 03:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,198
Posted By Ice41000

Congrats! You got yourself a trainer wheel!

Congrats! You got yourself a trainer wheel!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-15, 02:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,007
Posted By Ice41000

You don't need anything. Just use what you have...

You don't need anything. Just use what you have and have fun.
That being said, it is good idea to have two sets of wheels.
You can't get much better than Dura Ace, without spending a fortune,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-15, 01:38 AM
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