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Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-14, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,413
Posted By MM80

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-14, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,413
Posted By MM80

I think race crank is just too much for me at the...

I think race crank is just too much for me at the moment. Is the 105 cassette 12-30 an option to help with climbing?
Agree for Motobecane bikes - they are not really an option.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-14, 06:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,413
Posted By MM80

Oh, I know this is very hard for me at the...

Oh, I know this is very hard for me at the moment. How about 39/30 - is that similar to 34/27?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-14, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,413
Posted By MM80

How about quality of wheels ? Easton wheels seem...

How about quality of wheels ? Easton wheels seem better quality?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-14, 06:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,413
Posted By MM80

So you think that I will be fine on hills that...

So you think that I will be fine on hills that are cat 3 and 4 with 53/39, I know that I can climb a hill comfortably at 34/27 on 70 rpms ?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-14, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,413
Posted By MM80

DiamondBack Podium 5 2013 - worth?

I was looking at upgrade for my components and/or bike.

I am currently riding MASI PC1 - Carbon with Sora 9 speed. It was OK, but after a while shifting is not crisp. I am riding daily commute of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-14-14, 01:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,507
Posted By MM80

Nice training plan !

Nice training plan !
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-09-14, 03:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,507
Posted By MM80

How long is your commute ? Do you ride on...

How long is your commute ? Do you ride on weekends? How was your progression / training to achieve this?

I am asking this because I am trying to achieve what you already do eventually but wasn't...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-09-14, 12:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,990
Posted By MM80

I am very muscular 6' guy, big strong legs. When...

I am very muscular 6' guy, big strong legs. When I started loosing weight I was 270 lbs (~25% body fat) due to ankle injury that prevented me from doing any running (actually my main exercise was...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-14, 04:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,139
Posted By MM80

:) Got it.

:) Got it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-14, 02:53 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,139
Posted By MM80

Thanks. I got it. It was very bad experience with...

Thanks. I got it. It was very bad experience with mechanics in LBS. The sad part is that I told them what I think it is the problem. I brought them wheel with 7 loose spokes and told them to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-14, 05:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,139
Posted By MM80

I am with you on that. I got a tension meter...

I am with you on that. I got a tension meter TM-1, internal spoke wrench for my wheelset, and now I am looking to get a reasonable priced truing stand.
Any recommendations?
I have seen Spin...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-14, 01:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,139
Posted By MM80

Just to clarify, They are take offs - New wheels.

Just to clarify, They are take offs - New wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-14, 01:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,139
Posted By MM80

Thanks all for replies. Sorry for late reply I...

Thanks all for replies.
Sorry for late reply I was out on vacation with no internet access.
I am around 225 lbs. I know that Reynolds weight limit for this wheel set is 230 if I am not mistaken so...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-14, 04:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,139
Posted By MM80

Spokes keep losing tension - new wheel set

I have recently bought new set of wheels from CraigsList, Reynolds Solitude.

On my rear wheel I had two times issue where radial spokes about 7 of them came loose after 45 miles ride on very...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-14, 12:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

My overall time was 6:27. Moving time : 4:40

My overall time was 6:27. Moving time : 4:40
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-14, 11:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

I was fine, my first experience of a organized...

I was fine, my first experience of a organized ride was great. I think organizers did great with stops and the amenities lunch, massage. However the date of the race should be moved to cooler months...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-14, 10:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

Hey snidely, how was the ride yesterday?

Hey snidely, how was the ride yesterday?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-14, 10:37 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

Thank you guys ! I was expecting to be sore...

Thank you guys !

I was expecting to be sore this morning after the ride but I don't feel sore at all. Isn't that strange? Last time I had long ride was 10 days ago, day before the ride I did 45...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 10:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 09:20 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

Quick update. I have completed my first...

Quick update.

I have completed my first metric century, total elevation gain ~5300ft, total riding time 4:40h, Avg speed 14.2 mph.

The conditions were really difficult, average temp was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 09:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

Ok, my update on recovery. I had used Tegaderm...

Ok, my update on recovery. I had used Tegaderm but for the big/deep road rush best thing is Duoderm. 4"x4" Duoderm dressings are great, only $17 bucks for 10.

Tegaderm application was not able to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-14, 06:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

Just quick update: I have completed my first...

Just quick update: I have completed my first metric century.
I feel happy despite the amazingly difficult conditions, temperature was around 95 - 100+ F. Few times the levers were so hot it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 10:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

Do you put honey on the wound and then tegaderm?

Do you put honey on the wound and then tegaderm?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,195,900
Posted By MM80

I got pair of Pearl Izumi sun sleeves as a...

I got pair of Pearl Izumi sun sleeves as a protection for my freshly injured skin (road rush) !

Pearl Izumi Elite Sun Sleeves review | road.cc...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 06:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

Have you ridden the Giro San Diego before?

Have you ridden the Giro San Diego before?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 11:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

Cool, thanks. Are you going to be doing medio...

Cool, thanks. Are you going to be doing medio ride too?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 06:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

Scary accident. Whose fault was it?

Scary accident. Whose fault was it?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 02:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

Thanks for advice. For my lack of...

Thanks for advice.

For my lack of experience, I agree. Here is what happen.
On my lunch ride I was exploring the area close to my work, looking for some hills. There are parts of the city that...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 02:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

Ok, my longest ride is 46 miles with total 2700...

Ok, my longest ride is 46 miles with total 2700 feet elevation gain, I did it two weeks ago averaging 17 mph.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 01:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

How to detect the sketchy rider ? I am afraid...

How to detect the sketchy rider ? I am afraid that I am one :) but I don't do crazy stuff except that I am now very conservative after the crash and that maybe sketchy for some. I intended to find a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 12:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

I was kind of nervous just because of effect of...

I was kind of nervous just because of effect of pain on focus... But I guess I agree you need to get used to it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 12:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

Yes

Yes
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 11:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,936
Posted By MM80

Ride a metric century after recent crash

I am pretty new to cycling ~5 months of average 70 miles a week. Riding 3-4 times a week.

I have my first metric century ride in 4 days and had a crash last week on a descent 30mph+ leaving me...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-14, 11:27 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

Thanks, merlinextraligh. My priority will...

Thanks, merlinextraligh.

My priority will be to be fresh enough to enjoy the post ride festivities :). Total elevation gain is ~5000ft.

About intervals, do you mean intervals with "all-out"...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-14, 11:12 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

No I don't have a power meter, yet. I was...

No I don't have a power meter, yet. I was thinking of getting it later eventually but currently from what I have seen it is too expensive. Also I am relatively new in cycling (~5 months).
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-14, 04:24 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

Quick Update and followup question. Today I set...

Quick Update and followup question. Today I set my new record average speed on my 17.2 miles commute (19.2 mph) and broke two Personal Best times. Feels good :thumb:

Following question is related...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-14, 02:12 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

RNAV, Thanks for this advice and your support. I...

RNAV, Thanks for this advice and your support. I love this forum, I want to thank all for input and replies, it really feels good.

I will give this diet and training plan a try and let's see.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-14, 12:18 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

I had many rides on my new bike, so far I have...

I had many rides on my new bike, so far I have put 566 miles on my new bike, and 400 miles on my old bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-14, 11:54 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

I lost 20 lbs during period of ~3 months. Reason...

I lost 20 lbs during period of ~3 months. Reason I started cycling is that I couldn't do any more soccer because of a bad injury September 2013 , semi thorn Achilles tendon and thorn lateral...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-14, 11:28 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

I am using strava for measurements for my commute...

I am using strava for measurements for my commute and segments. I am actually using moving time to ignore waits on signals. I am about 1-2m slower on average on my new bike. On my felt I was about 54...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-14, 11:20 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

I am 6 feet, and Masi is 57cm not 56cm as I...

I am 6 feet, and Masi is 57cm not 56cm as I said previously (sorry), guy at the LBS said it should be OK within 1 cm.

I don't know if I am shorter legged or longer legged ? My inseam is 32.3"...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-14, 11:07 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

Tires on Felt were 23mm, Vitoria rubino pro, on...

Tires on Felt were 23mm, Vitoria rubino pro, on my Masi in the beggining I had 26mm Kenda that came with it. Then I switched to Conti 4000s II.

But I agree that I have no idea how to train using...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 05:46 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

If it is not the frame, I am happy. My...

If it is not the frame, I am happy.

My commute is 17.2 miles, difference is 1 cm in frame size. On my current bike I had to actually replace my stem that originally came up with the bike to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 05:41 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

Thanks for your reply. I am 227lbs.

Thanks for your reply. I am 227lbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 05:36 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

Thanks, I notice the HR is lower and I feel more...

Thanks, I notice the HR is lower and I feel more comfortable on my commute. I will test this next week. Will also try to ride more in drops to catch less wind.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 05:32 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

Actually, after using 105, the only difference I...

Actually, after using 105, the only difference I feel is "cheaper" shifting, and lack of 1 extra cog. New Sora 2013 is pretty good so far.
I was thinking to upgrade to 105 but will leave that for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 03:08 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

I totally agree, the reason I got it is because...

I totally agree, the reason I got it is because it was after my bike got stolen and it was a good deal... Not really liking the blue black and white
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-14, 02:42 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,030
Posted By MM80

How about frame stiffness ?

How about frame stiffness ?
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