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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-14, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,066
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Thanks everyone for the advice. I'll swap on a...

Thanks everyone for the advice. I'll swap on a new longer chain when I do the cassette and I'm hoping to get away with the current RD. Time will tell.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-14, 05:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,066
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Switching cassettes

Should be a relatively easy answer, I'm sorry as I'm a newbie. 2011 Trek 1.2 C with a 50/34 crank and 11-26 cassette. I needed a little better ration for steep sustained climbing so I ordered a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-14, 05:39 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

It's open 3 days. One day for each race, but...

It's open 3 days. One day for each race, but also if you're a registered entrant in one of those races (I think it's Newton's) they have a course preview day where you are allowed to ride up.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-14, 09:49 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Really interesting and something I didn't know,...

Really interesting and something I didn't know, but makes a lot of sense. Thanks very much.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-14, 09:41 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Hey, completely agree. I'm not saying if I get a...

Hey, completely agree. I'm not saying if I get a 1:1 I'm just going to cruise up the mountain, I was pointing out the 1:1 for the people who are STILL saying that my 34-26 is "plenty of gear to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-14, 09:17 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Last year I did plenty of runs there before the...

Last year I did plenty of runs there before the road was "open" officially, along with plenty of other people who were walking and I remember a few cyclists. It's the best time to be there actually,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-14, 05:51 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Guys, the freaking winner of the Mt Washington...

Guys, the freaking winner of the Mt Washington Hill Climb, who is obviously a way better cyclist than I'll ever be said this:
"For Mt. Washington I ran a 36x36"
And I've got people telling me to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-14, 08:41 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Yea, looks like, based on the course they use for...

Yea, looks like, based on the course they use for the race, there's a decent flat section in the beginning, and I know from running there there's a nice flat/slightly downhill section after the first...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 09:52 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Nice.

Nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 09:51 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Just need to get to 50 posts. Sorry. (this is...

Just need to get to 50 posts. Sorry. (this is 49)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Can't PM yet, almost there. Another couple...

Can't PM yet, almost there. Another couple posts. I'm not on Strava but I can check my Garmin and see what I have for a profile. It's not much of a loop, maybe only 4 miles. It's just easily...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 09:01 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Agreed, I'm not jumping right up to a 12% grade,...

Agreed, I'm not jumping right up to a 12% grade, 7 mile hill as practice. I'm working with what I have in my immediate surroundings, which is a 1.3 mile 7% climb that I do repeats on, a 0.4 mile 15%...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 08:56 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've been...

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've been hoping someone came across a top competitor who isn't doing a hill climb in the gearing I have. I'm new, yes, but I can also tell my current setup wasn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 08:55 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Fair enough. Good point too. Thanks.

Fair enough. Good point too. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 08:24 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Thanks. I found a road, 9 speed cassette that is...

Thanks. I found a road, 9 speed cassette that is 11-30. I ordered that and have a buddy who is a good bike mechanic, figure he can throw it on and let me know if my RD handles it or to switch, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 08:05 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

To be fair to that poster though, the "crowd"...

To be fair to that poster though, the "crowd" kind of hung up on Washington, the thread wasn't about Washington itself.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 07:56 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Will do. Thanks for the interest.

Will do. Thanks for the interest.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 07:55 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

I'm hoping to hit Wachusett Mountain this weekend...

I'm hoping to hit Wachusett Mountain this weekend with my current set up, though I did order a new 11-30 cassette, which will offer a slight improvement over my current 12-26. Wachusett is about 3.8...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 07:51 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Great pic and thanks. I've found a great...

Great pic and thanks. I've found a great resource in some of these posts and also after stumbling onto a multiple entrant in the Mt Washington's race website/blog/help page. Thanks for that.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 07:14 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

OP Here. Problem was that advice wasn't... ...

OP Here. Problem was that advice wasn't... actually good. Previous to that comment I had posted that my injury isn't affected during cycling. Also, as just about everyone here has said, who has...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 04:13 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Spot on, at least if it's anything like running...

Spot on, at least if it's anything like running Mt Washington. It's just pacing, there's no one running sub 5 min miles. And completely agreed about the descent, I'm feeling pretty good on the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 04:04 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

I still think that guy was kind of dick-y. Ha.

I still think that guy was kind of dick-y. Ha.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 04:01 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Cool, my bad. I agree about the answers, I'm...

Cool, my bad. I agree about the answers, I'm well on my way and appreciate everyone's help.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 04:00 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Hey, I completely agree, and if you followed the...

Hey, I completely agree, and if you followed the progression of my posts, all I've been asking for is a budget friendly way to get an easier granny. Not once have I said, "next week I'm racing up Mt...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

COME ON MAN! I didn't come here and say, I'm a...

COME ON MAN! I didn't come here and say, I'm a runner and I've biked a few miles and now I want to next week ride up Mt Washington! I came here, very respectful and upfront about only biking a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 03:49 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

OP here. Sorry to cause in the in-fighting,...

OP here. Sorry to cause in the in-fighting, though I know that's what forums are for. I'm not new to the great advice and BS that comes in a forum. As far as training for climbing, I've trained to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 01:46 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Thanks, I think this is what I'll do

Thanks, I think this is what I'll do
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 01:46 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Never been one to not hear someone out, what are...

Never been one to not hear someone out, what are you asking?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 01:03 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Thanks and thanks for the numbers. I think the...

Thanks and thanks for the numbers. I think the 12/30 is where I'm headed first, and if I'm still struggling after that swap and my continued training, I'll look at something else.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 01:02 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Thank you, that makes a lot of sense and I...

Thank you, that makes a lot of sense and I appreciate the response.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 12:15 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

You haven't read all my posts then.

You haven't read all my posts then.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Again, I'm under no impression that there's a...

Again, I'm under no impression that there's a magic fix to have me climbing Mt Washington with a smile on my face as I spin freely, taking in the views. But as others are saying, the ones who aren't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 11:26 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

What this guy said is basically what I've been...

What this guy said is basically what I've been trying to say. Thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 11:14 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

I've said at least 3x that I know there isn't a...

I've said at least 3x that I know there isn't a secret formula. And I know my bike has typical climbing ratios, but I'm looking at atypical climbs. And if gearing doesn't help, then maybe im...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 10:42 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Just looked up the 33t, not a bad idea at all. ...

Just looked up the 33t, not a bad idea at all. Thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 10:40 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Sorry if I posted that I have a 28. I have...

Sorry if I posted that I have a 28. I have 11-26, so I'm thinking if I can get my hands on a 30 or 32 I'll be a happy climber.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 10:28 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Good to know. Thank you.

Good to know. Thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 10:18 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

I've run it multiple times, and exactly as you...

I've run it multiple times, and exactly as you state, it's the feeling at the top that makes it worth it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 10:15 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

I guess I shouldn't have even mentioned my...

I guess I shouldn't have even mentioned my running background. I'm not trying to make any case that because I ran I have some sort of advantage or cardio base or anything of the sort that will...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 10:11 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

From the little I know, I think going to a 30 or...

From the little I know, I think going to a 30 or 32 would be great. I think that's the route I'm headed.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 10:10 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Agreed, and in a previous post I pointed out that...

Agreed, and in a previous post I pointed out that I made a mistake and took offense when I didn't need to. Thanks for your suggestions.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 10:02 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

That's what I was looking to know, thank you for...

That's what I was looking to know, thank you for your input.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 10:00 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

That's all I was looking to know, which means the...

That's all I was looking to know, which means the whole thing can be done for sub $100, which is fantastic.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 09:59 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Thanks, and I have no doubt that another 3 weeks,...

Thanks, and I have no doubt that another 3 weeks, better yet 6 weeks of cycling is going to do wonders. My only gripe is that the people who are riding Mt Washington, from what I've been told, are...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 09:56 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Thanks bikemig. There's been a few people who...

Thanks bikemig. There's been a few people who posted a link to a Shimano Tiagra 9 Speed Cassette...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 09:52 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

By the way, Newton's Revenge also rides up the Mt...

By the way, Newton's Revenge also rides up the Mt Washington Auto Road and is still open. In July. If you're interested.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 09:51 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

I don't get what you're trying to say/prove? ...

I don't get what you're trying to say/prove? Honestly. If it's cause I said I didn't want to change the crank and then the dereailleurs... ETC, that's cause I don't. If I can just change the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 09:47 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Sorry to the person who sent me a Private...

Sorry to the person who sent me a Private Message. I can not reply as I do not have enough posts, you need 50 before you can send a reply.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 09:45 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Also, to answer your questions, I have a Shimano...

Also, to answer your questions, I have a Shimano Sora (34.9mm clamp) FD, a Shimano Tiagra RD, and Shimano Sora STI, 9 speed shifters.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 09:43 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 22,276
Posted By ThisIsNotMic

Jake- I understand all of this and I've pointed...

Jake- I understand all of this and I've pointed all that out. This wasn't a discussion about my fitness level versus my buddy's fitness level versus how much money I would spend on a race. I posed...
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