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Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-07, 12:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,983
Posted By zzzz

Yep, stems at least in these examples: ...

Yep, stems at least in these examples:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2005/tour05/tech/?id=mcgee_lapierre/IMG_0472

http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech/2005/probikes/?id=bruno-roy_if
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-07, 11:29 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 8,763
Posted By zzzz

I'd take the Sachs, but I would want a different...

I'd take the Sachs, but I would want a different color scheme than his signature ones. I've always thought that those red frames with the white head tubes are hideous (OK, maybe not that quite that...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-06, 03:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,193
Posted By zzzz

These guys are much better descenders than the...

These guys are much better descenders than the riders in the OP's video link:

http://www.neufstream.com/tag/downhill/video/172154

It looks like they are getting lean angles of around 45 degrees...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-06, 12:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 911
Posted By zzzz

I was also disappointed in my performance, and...

I was also disappointed in my performance, and after reading this, more so because I was a bit behind you in 1:31;). It was my first time on my road bike since, uh... the last time I visited my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-06, 03:56 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,838
Posted By zzzz

The angle of the cleat is the cause of the...

The angle of the cleat is the cause of the problem. When I first got my SPD pedals (959), I installed the cleats rotated so that the neutral position of the shoes was not straight back (direction of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-06, 04:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,502
Posted By zzzz

What's with the insult on that college? I've...

What's with the insult on that college? I've never heard of them either, but smart people evaluate a work on it's merit, not by it's affiliation. Anyway, if you actually read anything, you'll see...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-06, 12:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,502
Posted By zzzz

They could. Look at some of the maximum heart...

They could. Look at some of the maximum heart rate data that produced the formula originally:

http://faculty.css.edu/tboone2/asep/Robergs2.pdf

Look at the scatter in the graphs, Figures 1 and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-06, 02:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,442
Posted By zzzz

Easy. For me, it would be me. If you want a...

Easy. For me, it would be me. If you want a bunch of input from others, you would probably want something more "bespoke" than custom. If you don't know what you want there is a good chance that a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-06, 06:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,481
Posted By zzzz

Just because four mechanics looked at the problem...

Just because four mechanics looked at the problem and couldn't figure it out doesn't mean that the problem is voodoo. There must be a cause, and it CAN be identified. It's hard to believe that that...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-06, 05:25 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,553
Posted By zzzz

I remember hitting 38 to 39 mph while doing...

I remember hitting 38 to 39 mph while doing repeats with a buddy down San Vicente in Santa Monica back in college (~18 years ago). It's a very gentle downslope of only 1.7% grade, so that was really...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-06, 04:14 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,613
Posted By zzzz

90 psi in a 23 mm tire would probably be good at...

90 psi in a 23 mm tire would probably be good at her weight.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-06, 11:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,531
Posted By zzzz

I know that Lowell has a decent cross country and...

I know that Lowell has a decent cross country and track team. Those kids probably have almost a 2 hour a day committment for practice, with more time on race days. If they can do it, you can... I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-06, 03:38 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,510
Posted By zzzz

McEwen is 171 cm, 65 kg or 5'7+", 143 lbs (TDF...

McEwen is 171 cm, 65 kg or 5'7+", 143 lbs (TDF rider data: http://www.bicycling.com/tourdefrance/afp/tdf2006/flash/en/index.html ).

It's kind of curious for me reading about people having...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-06, 11:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,514
Posted By zzzz

Yes, a bit young. ;) You way over-thunk your...

Yes, a bit young. ;) You way over-thunk your math. As others have pointed out the percent change in cross sectional area is the same as the percent change in rim weight. Look at the math you did....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-06, 02:05 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,188
Posted By zzzz

Regarding the hills in Pittsburgh, I remember...

Regarding the hills in Pittsburgh, I remember them being mentioned in a discussion on rec.bicycles.

Nice photos in first two links:

http://flickr.com/photos/macwagen/158109519/
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-06, 01:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,106
Posted By zzzz

Traffic laws vary by state. I know that in...

Traffic laws vary by state. I know that in California, cars and bikes are allowed to share a single shared lane if it is safe to do so. Cars pass bikes all the time in the same lane in moving...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-06, 10:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,241
Posted By zzzz

Well, that's so general that it says nothing at...

Well, that's so general that it says nothing at all. For someone 5'10, 2x would be 140 lb and 2.5x would be 175 lb. You'd be hard pressed to find a cyclist OUT of that range. That pretty much...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-06, 02:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,241
Posted By zzzz

It doesn't scale with height properly for any...

It doesn't scale with height properly for any group of varied height people, including TdF mountain stage winners. You've got tall mountain stage winners like Indurain (known as a climber before his...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-06, 01:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,241
Posted By zzzz

Height in people is no where near a tight data...

Height in people is no where near a tight data set, and the curvature effects are substantial. How useful can the equation be if it "works" only for those 5'6 to 5'8? That's narrow enough that it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-06, 03:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,241
Posted By zzzz

I see this thrown around on different running...

I see this thrown around on different running forums too. Like several others have mentioned, it doesn't make sense to scale weight directly proportional to height. It was mentioned that weight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-06, 12:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 637
Posted By zzzz

Mine is from the mid-'80s with the metal...

Mine is from the mid-'80s with the metal Campagnolo head. Works well, larger diameter bore than the Zefals helps me get the job done quickly. What's slow about it? Compared to the mini pumps?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-06, 09:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,156
Posted By zzzz

Yes, every year of my life up until I was 25,...

Yes, every year of my life up until I was 25, when I got a job that required about an hour a day of driving for the commute. I didn't get my driver's license until I was 20 (avoided driving for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-06, 03:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,792
Posted By zzzz

I didn't see the link before it was pulled, but...

I didn't see the link before it was pulled, but I've seen other auctions by that same guy (salesdept@netzero... or something like that) for the past half year or so. He's remarkably persistent at...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-06, 02:05 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,090
Posted By zzzz

Bekele, Lagat, El G, Haile are very powerful,...

Bekele, Lagat, El G, Haile are very powerful, Tergat would be less powerful as more of a distance man. You need a lot of power for middle distance which includes the 1500. If the 1500 runners at...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-06, 01:51 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,090
Posted By zzzz

If you are tired of reading this thread, just...

If you are tired of reading this thread, just don't read it. I don't see anything to be agitated about, though I didn't see the questionable deleted post.

What is there is to get over if there...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-06, 01:49 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,090
Posted By zzzz

LT threshold is much more important than VO2 max...

LT threshold is much more important than VO2 max in marathon running. A marathon is run below LT the entire way until the finale, so you will never be pushing your VO2 max. LT is under VO2 max, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-06, 01:35 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,090
Posted By zzzz

What body structure differences do you see? I...

What body structure differences do you see? I doubt that you can accurately generalize anything because Asia has something like 60% of the world's population. The population is as diverse as the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-06, 04:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 775
Posted By zzzz

This was not the first "Tour of California"....

This was not the first "Tour of California". There was a tour of the same name in the 1970s (or was it the 1960s?). I think that one lasted just one year and was run mostly in the area surrounding...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-06, 03:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,244
Posted By zzzz

Longer chainstays would help keep the front wheel...

Longer chainstays would help keep the front wheel down. This is more of a problem for tall riders riding most race bikes. When Jobst Brandt (he's tall) had his bike built, he asked the builder to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-06, 02:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By zzzz

Yes, that is proof that black bike components are...

Yes, that is proof that black bike components are ugly and silver parts look good. I'm waiting for silver to be "in" again for stems and bars and seat posts.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-06, 11:59 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 12,026
Posted By zzzz

I did read Bob S's post. I agree with him that...

I did read Bob S's post. I agree with him that it is hard for a consumer to tell if a shop or person is qualified to assess the integrity of a carbon part. I would trust my own conservative...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-06, 01:37 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 12,026
Posted By zzzz

My experience with carbon failure is with my...

My experience with carbon failure is with my nordic ski poles. I was just skiing along, and the bottom half of my pole fell away without warning. Up to the point that it broke, it was supporting...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-05, 05:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 671
Posted By zzzz

In general, road brake levers are around 4.5:1...

In general, road brake levers are around 4.5:1 (4:1 for old non-aero), mountain bike levers for cantilevers are around 3.5-4:1, levers for V-brakes are about 2:1, dual pivot calipers 1.4:1, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-05, 12:03 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,513
Posted By zzzz

Be careful there. You DON'T want disc brakes to...

Be careful there. You DON'T want disc brakes to be smaller for road bikes. Riding road bikes in the mountains puts more heat into the brakes than mountain biking because of better traction, higher...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-05, 04:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,163
Posted By zzzz

This is what I was talking about with the...

This is what I was talking about with the C-shaped cross section and the back not being enclosed on the arms. Found the image on the weightweenies.com site:...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-05, 03:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,163
Posted By zzzz

A circular cross section is best shape to resist...

A circular cross section is best shape to resist torsional forces. Usually this is modified, flattened a bit, to resist bending forces from pedaling better, and sometimes it is hollowed out as in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-05, 02:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,163
Posted By zzzz

I might have mentioned it here before, but that...

I might have mentioned it here before, but that is one seriously lame looking crank. I don't know why everyone here and on other websites (like weightweenies) are going ga ga over it. That cut out...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-20-05, 02:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 670
Posted By zzzz

Another useful high speed race winning skill

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/9532/wellens0011rk.jpg

from http://www.cyclingnews.com/crossphotos.php?id=photos/2005/dec05/overijse05/wellens-001

Here's the story: ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-05, 05:59 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 9,840
Posted By zzzz

Like everyone else here, I can't see why it would...

Like everyone else here, I can't see why it would be difficult to drill out the ferrules. With some care it should be a quick and easy job.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-05, 01:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 34,990
Posted By zzzz

There is no fixed conversion. It would depend on...

There is no fixed conversion. It would depend on what you are comparing, i.e. calories burned, recovery needed, etc. and these are different for every individual. Also very significant is if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-05, 04:53 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 7,423
Posted By zzzz

Katerina Hanusova, NCAA Cross Country skiing...

Katerina Hanusova, NCAA Cross Country skiing champion, is also pro mountain biker.

Carl Swenson, 5th in Cross Country Skiing World Championships, just retired from pro mountain biking. Lots of...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-05, 02:49 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,086
Posted By zzzz

It may be terrible, but it serves it's purpose...

It may be terrible, but it serves it's purpose for me - namely, it provides a fuller review of what bikes are out there in a way that I don't get browsing many different internet discussion sites. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-05, 05:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,578
Posted By zzzz

I would bet that the new M/L Giant would fit you...

I would bet that the new M/L Giant would fit you great. It's just been made available, so it wasn't around when you were shopping around for your bike. Look at the geometry chart that I posted...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-05, 12:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,578
Posted By zzzz

The TCR aluminum models are available in 5 sizes...

The TCR aluminum models are available in 5 sizes (in 2005, maybe 6 in 2006? not on website yet), and the TCR Composite models are available in 6 sizes for 2006:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-05, 03:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,175
Posted By zzzz

Gunnar should have lengthened the chainstays A...

Gunnar should have lengthened the chainstays A LOT for Yao Ming. He's probably doing wheelies on any slight climb on that thing.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-05, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By zzzz

No doubt, but that is true of all hubs and wheels...

No doubt, but that is true of all hubs and wheels from the factory. That, along with the initial adjustment/setup required by most every other part on a bike is why quality bikes are sold by...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-05, 11:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,092
Posted By zzzz

I often read about deaths/accidents on local...

I often read about deaths/accidents on local highways from people falling asleep at the wheel, and rarely hear the same for cycling, but it does happen. I think it was the most likely cause of Bob...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-05, 10:49 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,088
Posted By zzzz

I don't wear bike jerseys, so I usually use a...

I don't wear bike jerseys, so I usually use a small under seat bag and a frame-fit pump. On a short ride around the neighborhood or down to the library or store or school, where I'm unlikely to flat...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-05, 05:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,333
Posted By zzzz

Yes, different strokes for different folks. I...

Yes, different strokes for different folks. I personally have always favored a horizontal top tube, but I decided to be not so picky and I got over it. I do appreciate the looks of the curvy...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-05, 05:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,333
Posted By zzzz

Actually, the leverage is reduced only if you are...

Actually, the leverage is reduced only if you are using the same brake caliper on two bikes with different frame reaches. But since we are talking about using "long reach" brakes, you are using a...
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