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Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-14, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 528,168
Posted By itrsteve

I'm in agreement with this, especially on a bike...

I'm in agreement with this, especially on a bike with aggressive geometry like this. I didn't build this one with endurance rides in mind. Leaving some wiggle room on the steerer tube until I get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-14, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 528,168
Posted By itrsteve

Thanks, when I get one I'll post it... for now...

Thanks, when I get one I'll post it... for now this will have to do.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-14, 07:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,902
Posted By itrsteve

Trainer tire 100%, specifically the Continental...

Trainer tire 100%, specifically the Continental Home Trainer tire (http://www.amazon.com/Continental-0100648-Hometrainer-Folding-Tire/dp/B00BCU82F2)

I did the old tire route and it sucks......
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-14, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 528,168
Posted By itrsteve

Just finished this.. haven't dialed it all in yet...

Just finished this.. haven't dialed it all in yet so I'm sure the stem will go lower. And yes, I know the chain isn't in the correct spot for picture purposes.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-14, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,190
Posted By itrsteve

November Rail 34's with King Hubs... $1600 and...

November Rail 34's with King Hubs... $1600 and $300 no-questions asked rebuild policy. Cant really beat it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-14, 07:51 AM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,187
Posted By itrsteve

Bianchi Oltre XR2 frameset... chomping at the bit...

Bianchi Oltre XR2 frameset... chomping at the bit for it to come in. Slightly concerned that it's not going to be the color scheme I wanted, seems that what is out there for pictures varies a lot.
06-02-14, 01:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 759
Posted By itrsteve

Thanks! Yeah power is the only metric I really...

Thanks! Yeah power is the only metric I really look at. Just the HR numbers grabbed my attention, just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to keel over or something.

Much appreciated to all of...
06-02-14, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 759
Posted By itrsteve

This post is an attempt for me to try to...

This post is an attempt for me to try to understand why these numbers seemed high/sustainable compared to normal rides. This tool is feeding me data and I'm trying to get a little help with the...
06-02-14, 06:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 759
Posted By itrsteve

Ahh there we go, that's the expected reply I was...

Ahh there we go, that's the expected reply I was waiting for.


To all of the others, thanks.
06-02-14, 05:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 759
Posted By itrsteve

Alright cool, thanks! Just making sure I wasn't...

Alright cool, thanks! Just making sure I wasn't going to be a dead Fred. Seems like it may just be contained to crits as my road race numbers look pretty normal.
06-02-14, 04:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 759
Posted By itrsteve

Unusual HR readings only while racing

I make my initial post in the 33 with great hesitation; however, this is a topic that has been concerning me and nobody seems to have a good answer. I ran two crits over the weekend which read...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-14, 04:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,776
Posted By itrsteve

Sat - 40 min crit on this awesome oval asphalt...

Sat - 40 min crit on this awesome oval asphalt track... Got 16 of 56 which I'm satisfied with for now... avg speed was 26.6, was definitely a good time.

Today - 39 miles in the flat country in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-14, 10:47 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,647
Posted By itrsteve

When I decide I want to set $50 on fire I'm going...

When I decide I want to set $50 on fire I'm going to get the beyond black stickers... That FSA crank will go bye bye in trade for a stages ultegra crank.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-14, 11:13 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,647
Posted By itrsteve

That whole Cafe Roubaix thing must of blew over....

That whole Cafe Roubaix thing must of blew over. Phew.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-14, 10:26 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,647
Posted By itrsteve

I didn't NEED this bike, but dammit it was a good...

I didn't NEED this bike, but dammit it was a good deal. '13 Venge Expert (ultegra), right off the floor for 30% off... Going to make it the crit/flatlander bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-13, 09:04 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,405
Posted By itrsteve

Depends on the ride. I've had a few hour long,...

Depends on the ride. I've had a few hour long, flat efforts in the 21mph range but rides with the rolling hills and variations tend to be around 17-18. With that being said, you can't go "all out"...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-13, 11:41 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,520
Posted By itrsteve

Convinced myself that it would be a huge...

Convinced myself that it would be a huge difference, wasn't really but still enjoy riding it. No point in selling and taking a wash... Just letting the OP know it's not some earth shattering...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-13, 08:30 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 7,520
Posted By itrsteve

Shouldn't take 100-175 miles a week to know that...

Shouldn't take 100-175 miles a week to know that there are a lot of dickhead cyclists.

Coming from a guy with a $2500 and $9000 Tarmac, the difference is mostly placebo.

Keep putting in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-13, 07:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,548
Posted By itrsteve

I weighed this one heavily and decided that all...

I weighed this one heavily and decided that all of these extra little features were probably too much for my dumbass to even fully take advantage of. I went with the stages for less than half the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-13, 09:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,792
Posted By itrsteve

Certainly, the push over the cliff for November...

Certainly, the push over the cliff for November is the $300 no-questions crash replacement policy coupled with the awesome customer service/rapid email replies.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-13, 08:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,434
Posted By itrsteve

Damn, not a bad buy. Can't remember what I paid...

Damn, not a bad buy. Can't remember what I paid but I'm pretty sure it's going to last for awhile.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-13, 07:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,434
Posted By itrsteve

Good for you, is there a reason? Or is it being...

Good for you, is there a reason? Or is it being cheap? Going out on a limb that this ultra-expensive tire is going to outlive multiple sets of road tires.

These trainer tires are the only way I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-13, 07:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 987
Posted By itrsteve

+1 to USA Cycling Finding the big charity...

+1 to USA Cycling

Finding the big charity rides is a little more difficult as they're scattered all over. Bikereg and active.com are two common spots. I would look towards those big charity...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-13, 06:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,434
Posted By itrsteve

The Continental Home Trainer is my choice. ...

The Continental Home Trainer is my choice.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-13, 09:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,792
Posted By itrsteve

Spend a little bit more, get quality, customer...

Spend a little bit more, get quality, customer service and a unbeatable replacement policy to boot.

http://www.novemberbicycles.com/rail
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-13, 09:49 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,187
Posted By itrsteve

very excite ...

very excite

http://www.stevelaclairphotography.com/random/stages.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-13, 01:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,210
Posted By itrsteve

I've been trying to find the right balance for...

I've been trying to find the right balance for different temperatures.

I'm finding this works
Over 50 degrees:
bibs, jersey, arm warmers, knee warmers, full gloves... shed as necessary

35> *...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-13, 01:07 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,187
Posted By itrsteve

Just got my USAC license for 2014... here goes...

Just got my USAC license for 2014... here goes nothing.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-13, 01:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,956
Posted By itrsteve

To me, trainer time is boring and I can't stand...

To me, trainer time is boring and I can't stand it.... However, if you start training with power and you'll find that those trainer rides indoors can be much more valuable than those rides outdoor...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-13, 07:42 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,739
Posted By itrsteve

The few people I know with Venge's rave about...

The few people I know with Venge's rave about them; however, the amount of time they can spend on them in one sitting is limited.

Tarmac wins for me as better all around bike but I would like to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-13, 09:00 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 28,447
Posted By itrsteve

Of all drivers you chose Vettel? c'monnnnnnnnn. ...

Of all drivers you chose Vettel? c'monnnnnnnnn. It's like buying a Lebron James jersey.

I would of ran with the Senna color theme.

It's going to be cool either way though.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-13, 08:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,754
Posted By itrsteve

Not my "nice" bike, but one that is pretty...

Not my "nice" bike, but one that is pretty identical and that I still ride on the road. I do use the Conti Hometrainer tire though, absolutely critical.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-13, 03:39 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,647
Posted By itrsteve

seatpost is low, the mechanic isn't my height and...

seatpost is low, the mechanic isn't my height and took that picture when he took it around the parking lot for a test ride. It will be getting the wobble naught fitting shortly.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-13, 02:37 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,647
Posted By itrsteve

Like cars, I don't see a need to name a bike a...

Like cars, I don't see a need to name a bike a female name. Regardless of innuendos using the word "ride", I'm not having sex with it. I prefer to look at those wheel objects of tools for speed and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-13, 11:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,968
Posted By itrsteve

To each his own. I see the need for me...

To each his own. I see the need for me personally to make sure I am giving the appropriate amount of effort and not perceived slacking. BUT, since you have a powertap you're already in a much...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-13, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,968
Posted By itrsteve

Perhaps, definitely can't argue that training...

Perhaps, definitely can't argue that training indoors with power will ultimately lead you to purchasing a meter for outdoor use (I just did).

I like their model being open, open to BT and ANT+,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-13, 11:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,968
Posted By itrsteve

100% love it. I can't stand spinning indoors and...

100% love it. I can't stand spinning indoors and now I'm so hooked on trainer road and riding with power data that riding outside without it seems rather useless.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-13, 09:30 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,647
Posted By itrsteve

Went DA9000 for the Stages crank arm. Campy...

Went DA9000 for the Stages crank arm.

Campy on a Specialized? Doesn't the fred frame cancel out the elitist groupo? ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-13, 09:19 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,647
Posted By itrsteve

The shop just finished putting it all together,...

The shop just finished putting it all together, just in time for Winter :)

http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/df1a38da48b111e3b84722000ae9068b_8.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-13, 10:08 AM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,187
Posted By itrsteve

A TrainerRoad subscription! Love what I see so...

A TrainerRoad subscription! Love what I see so far, lacking a bluetooth dongle to incorporate my Kinetic PM.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-13, 08:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,230
Posted By itrsteve

Charity ride for the special Olympics, just shy...

Charity ride for the special Olympics, just shy of 65mph (a very flat 65 though).. avg speed of 23.5. Was nice to be in a pack that is riding at that level, was a great experience.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-13, 12:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,536
Posted By itrsteve

I held my current build on waiting for the 6870...

I held my current build on waiting for the 6870 since it was announced in July.

After much waiting, the shimano rep said it would be towards the end of the year and the price tag would be similar...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-13, 07:43 AM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,152,187
Posted By itrsteve

Got the Kurt Kinetic inRide system NIB for $140...

Got the Kurt Kinetic inRide system NIB for $140 off fleabay.

Now boring indoor training will have some sort of a purpose.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-13, 08:53 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 16,255
Posted By itrsteve

Stepping out of the norm, that's a stock color. ...

Stepping out of the norm, that's a stock color. I love all of the 2014 schemes.

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/tarmac/sworks-tarmac-sl4-frameset
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-13, 08:47 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 69,453
Posted By itrsteve

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/dealer-locator ...

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/dealer-locator - filter for "s-works"

pics - check page 4 of the recent thread about colorful/non-black bikes (too lazy to dig up the link)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-13, 08:38 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 69,453
Posted By itrsteve

Ordered a '14 s-works tarmac in August and could...

Ordered a '14 s-works tarmac in August and could probably shed some light. I originally went to a shop that is an "authorized s-works dealer" who I have purchased a bike from in the past and know...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-13, 07:22 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,616
Posted By itrsteve

Never really understood the idea of segments on...

Never really understood the idea of segments on downhill descents... They're great for certain sprint zones (that don't traverse intersections) and climbs to push yourself a bit harder than you would...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-13, 07:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,834
Posted By itrsteve

Are any of you able to maintain a BT connection...

Are any of you able to maintain a BT connection with your phone in your saddle bag?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-13, 07:06 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 16,255
Posted By itrsteve

My new bike, sold instantly. ...

My new bike, sold instantly.

http://www.stevelaclairphotography.com/random/shtworks.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 8,768
Posted By itrsteve

More than one nice bike? Easy, they're not...

More than one nice bike?

Easy, they're not worth selling.
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