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12-12-10, 08:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,426
Posted By tmiller9909

I have a Cinelli Xperience. I don't recommend it,...

I have a Cinelli Xperience. I don't recommend it, unless you ride on perfectly flat roads. It is a jackhammer. I'm going to replace mine with something else.
09-26-10, 06:51 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 170,473
Posted By tmiller9909

Pictures from USGP Sun Prairie (Saturday, 9-25)...

Pictures from USGP Sun Prairie (Saturday, 9-25) are here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/t-miller/collections/72157618729450666/

I shot the masters, a few of the pro women, and a lot of the pro...
06-29-10, 05:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,794
Posted By tmiller9909

Good lord do not take a short cut and latch on to...

Good lord do not take a short cut and latch on to the back of anyone. If you just take the short cut on your way to tell the judges you have dropped out (and you DO tell them) then it is ok. Any type...
06-28-10, 03:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,646
Posted By tmiller9909

I love it. I am completely type A and I'm really...

I love it. I am completely type A and I'm really big into the process.

If I lost the desire to train, I would stop training (and stop racing)
06-23-10, 05:16 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,878
Posted By tmiller9909

Tour of America's Dairyland (4-5) update.. ...

Tour of America's Dairyland (4-5) update..

STAGE4 - ROAD AMERICA - Yeah, the road racing course. It was a blast racing on the course. The race was pretty uneventful. Some guys were trying to get...
06-22-10, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,878
Posted By tmiller9909

Like I said right at first -- ...

Like I said right at first --



Dairyland is 10 races in 10 days. It is an Omnium points competition. There is a nice prize for the overall. I started Dairyland with 1 win so far out of 13...
06-21-10, 08:34 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,878
Posted By tmiller9909

Well there's no way I'm upgrading now until the...

Well there's no way I'm upgrading now until the series is over. I have been surprised how well my peaking worked...
06-21-10, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,878
Posted By tmiller9909

Tour of America's Dairyland. Stages 1-3

I'm in the Cat 4-5... Trying to win the overall... This has always been my main goal of the season... I've peaked and prepared quite well for it...

Stage 1 -- Thiensville -- Flat rectangle...
06-10-10, 09:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,940
Posted By tmiller9909

We can't tell you if you're still sick or not....

We can't tell you if you're still sick or not. You're the best person to answer your own question. You said you felt okay yesterday, so that means you're going to feel okay tomorrow
05-24-10, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,878
Posted By tmiller9909

Sussex Crit. 5-23-10. 4/5

Course has a 1/4 mile hill with the finish at the top. After the crest, it's 1/2 mile downhill, about a half mile flat and then a 90 degree turn and up the hill to the finish. Fairly strong tailwind...
05-24-10, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,878
Posted By tmiller9909

Whoops - Double post

Whoops - Double post
05-23-10, 09:37 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 790,878
Posted By tmiller9909

Wheels on Willy. 5-16-10. 4/5. Hometown...

Wheels on Willy. 5-16-10. 4/5.

Hometown race for my club. We have 5 guys. Myself (doing well this year), one teamate I know is strong, and a couple I don't know (new to the club). At least some...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-10, 07:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,879
Posted By tmiller9909

I also think your saddle may be too far back.

I also think your saddle may be too far back.
05-16-10, 09:03 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,814
Posted By tmiller9909

Some of you guys make it sound like "Doping" is a...

Some of you guys make it sound like "Doping" is a huge process that requires making a gut-wrenching decision during a sleepless night, secret meetings with evil trainers, IVs, blood bags, and a trunk...
04-27-10, 08:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,081
Posted By tmiller9909

In my (Cats 5 & 4) experience, it makes more...

In my (Cats 5 & 4) experience, it makes more difference how close you are to the front of the pack. At or near the front and you don't have to slow down for the corner.

Also, on many courses, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-10, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Posted By tmiller9909

Yeah, they are nice. I use them only for racing,...

Yeah, they are nice. I use them only for racing, or very rarely on other rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-10, 05:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,474
Posted By tmiller9909

DZ Nutz was just on sale at Alfred E Bike for $10...

DZ Nutz was just on sale at Alfred E Bike for $10 or so per tube. I have enough to last me a couple years.
04-06-10, 01:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,475
Posted By tmiller9909

I have quite a few racing/documentary DVDs.. here...

I have quite a few racing/documentary DVDs.. here are some of my favorites, and some of my not-so-favorites:

- For race DVD's,.. just get what you're into more,.. whether the Tour, Giro, One day...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,039
Posted By tmiller9909

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-10, 09:02 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,039
Posted By tmiller9909

You're right. Though the Smith machine, I think,...

You're right. Though the Smith machine, I think, is the worst... there is no use at all, ever, for it. There's nothing you should do with a Smith machine instead of a Power Rack. I don't use any...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-10, 08:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 846
Posted By tmiller9909

They look like the same thing... use either one....

They look like the same thing... use either one. Don't worry..
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-10, 08:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,039
Posted By tmiller9909

do NOT use a Smith machine... I'd like to meet...

do NOT use a Smith machine... I'd like to meet this Smith guy.... somehow he's sold almost every Gym in America a piece of equipment that has absolutely no use.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-10, 06:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,039
Posted By tmiller9909

If you're not lifting weights using upper body...

If you're not lifting weights using upper body muscles, and you're riding a significant amount, your upper body muscles will atrophy much faster than your legs and things will eventually even out... ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-10, 06:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,039
Posted By tmiller9909

Whoops double post --- real post 2 down

Whoops double post --- real post 2 down
03-31-10, 10:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 769
Posted By tmiller9909

** Big Rubbermaid container (about 2'x1'x1.5')...

** Big Rubbermaid container (about 2'x1'x1.5') has:
- Toolbox (though now I got a new one that's too big so it will be on it's own)
- Sunblock, Chamois Cream, Spray bottle of alcohol, spray bottle...
03-19-10, 06:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 902
Posted By tmiller9909

Maybe Boasson Hagen?? The mighty Thor has been...

Maybe Boasson Hagen?? The mighty Thor has been given longshot odds by the bookies, but he was 3rd last year with HH (not even racing it) 2nd and Cav (bad form?) first.
03-14-10, 09:48 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 11,896
Posted By tmiller9909

145 lbs bodyweight (or less). Low bodyfat %....

145 lbs bodyweight (or less). Low bodyfat %. Training. Pacing/Rhythm

Equipment? - Zipp 303 Z series
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-10, 05:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,122
Posted By tmiller9909

That's what I was expecting. Just couldn't help...

That's what I was expecting. Just couldn't help but make sure :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-10, 03:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,122
Posted By tmiller9909

I gotta ask - how did you decide on this...

I gotta ask - how did you decide on this combination? It just seems odd to me to use those wheels with a frame that is heavy and a fork that could double as a boat anchor (I have the same frame and...
03-07-10, 12:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 28,172
Posted By tmiller9909

I used to carry my cats in a Chrome messenger...

I used to carry my cats in a Chrome messenger bag... not while cycling, but just walking a few blocks. It would've worked the same biking, though I don't know if they might get restless after a...
03-06-10, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 498
Posted By tmiller9909

The weekday flat 4 corner crits were my favorite....

The weekday flat 4 corner crits were my favorite. They weren't all skittish like Downers Ave was. (Although Downers certainly had them all beat in ambience.)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 03:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,985
Posted By tmiller9909

Yes, this worked. Had to use a .TCX file. No...

Yes, this worked. Had to use a .TCX file. No re-routing, only a little alert note that comes up when you go off course. There were no turn prompts doing it that way, but that's doesn't bother me.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 06:10 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,985
Posted By tmiller9909

I am so sick and tired of my 705 telling me to...

I am so sick and tired of my 705 telling me to turn at the wrong intersections and recalculating the route to places I don't want to go.

If I miss a turn, ever, it recalculates. Sometimes when...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 872
Posted By tmiller9909

Yeah I was thinking that the frames are likely...

Yeah I was thinking that the frames are likely 'factory seconds' or something... Then I would guess that Pinarello must have had a huge amount of production variation, and ended up with tons of poor...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-09, 05:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 872
Posted By tmiller9909

Aww man. Just my luck. I got 2 that were bad. ...

Aww man. Just my luck. I got 2 that were bad.

I decided this morning to send both frames back. I ordered a BMC Streetfire SSX from Competitive Cyclist. They have full bikes with Rival on sale...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-09, 06:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 872
Posted By tmiller9909

So any other opinions on the frame integrity...

So any other opinions on the frame integrity before I send the frames back?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-09, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 872
Posted By tmiller9909

The frames are Pinarello Marvels. They are NOS...

The frames are Pinarello Marvels. They are NOS from 2003 or 2004. The seller is Bonktown (Backcountry). Right now the situation is they still have my money for one frame, and right now I have two...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-09, 05:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 872
Posted By tmiller9909

Rear Dropout Positioning -- Is this frame ok?

I took this frame to the LBS to have it built up for me and the mechanic pointed out this issue with the rear dropouts... It seems that the non-drive side dropout is higher than the drive-side...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-09, 10:23 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,915
Posted By tmiller9909

Sr!

Sr!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-09, 10:15 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 14,814
Posted By tmiller9909

I have some Rapha products and here's what I...

I have some Rapha products and here's what I think of them:

THE GOOD:

Criterium Gloves -- Bought on Sale for $80.. They are amazing gloves. After having them for a while I was really close to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 09:07 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,449
Posted By tmiller9909

why do you think they need defending? Relax....

why do you think they need defending?

Relax. Your bike is very nice. Cervelo makes great bikes. Some people are going to say they suck. Get over it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 519
Posted By tmiller9909

ahh good. I like them shorter

ahh good. I like them shorter
Forum: Touring
03-11-09, 08:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 430
Posted By tmiller9909

There are some bicycle musuems that might be a...

There are some bicycle musuems that might be a good resource for this...

I recall a post on another forum (roadbikereview), in the ride report section, about a rider who went to a bicycle musuem....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,518
Posted By tmiller9909

don't eat them if you don't want to get fat.

don't eat them if you don't want to get fat.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-09, 11:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,879
Posted By tmiller9909

I believe the sponsers want them to - so the...

I believe the sponsers want them to - so the nice finish line pic in the newspaper has the company name font and center and easy to see
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-09, 10:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,598
Posted By tmiller9909

I take it you don't have your other components...

I take it you don't have your other components yet?

I'd recommend silver and shiny. Like this:

http://www.ttmphoto.com/Personal/BICYCLES/DSC_1779B.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-09, 05:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,710
Posted By tmiller9909

I'm don't have expertise on lunge form,.. but,...

I'm don't have expertise on lunge form,.. but, just to be sure -- when you do lunges, do your knees ever go out in front of your ankles? If so, they shouldn't be.

(What I mean is at the low point...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-09, 04:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,266
Posted By tmiller9909

Stop blowing your money on those $200 jeans and...

Stop blowing your money on those $200 jeans and you could afford Rapha! :-)

Just depends on your priorities I guess:

- Buy the expensive jeans and impress yourself, your friends who like jeans,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-09, 02:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,266
Posted By tmiller9909

That's the whole point of the Touring shorts......

That's the whole point of the Touring shorts... they are an option available to be worn over something else. Rapha designed them in a style that they believe many people will find attractive and will...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-09, 02:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,266
Posted By tmiller9909

I still don't understand why so many people are...

I still don't understand why so many people are trashing on Rapha on the forums... I know there's not much of it on this thread, but....

Personally, I don't like the brand Pearl Izumi. I think...
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