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Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-07, 04:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,317
Posted By boomer-sooner

I agree that looks like an "off the shelf" Madone...

I agree that looks like an "off the shelf" Madone for the camp. However, If you look through the photos of the solvang camp on thepaceline.com, you can see that Janez is on the prototype.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-07, 03:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,164
Posted By boomer-sooner

Looks like a snowboard or a wakeboard leaning...

Looks like a snowboard or a wakeboard leaning against the wall to me. Maybe it says "MOMO DESIGN"
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-07, 11:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,478
Posted By boomer-sooner

That's why I said "to my knowledge". What was...

That's why I said "to my knowledge". What was Riis suspected of? Was 60% his hematocrit (sp?) level?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-07, 03:03 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,478
Posted By boomer-sooner

Obviously I'm not as sophisticated as yourself...

Obviously I'm not as sophisticated as yourself and I apologize for my incorrect use of the word "fact", however I do believe that I am entitled to an opinion.

As you pointed out I am most...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-07, 11:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,478
Posted By boomer-sooner

Some people insist on burying their heads as to...

Some people insist on burying their heads as to whats going on in procycling and all sports at the absolute highest level. Yes he might have had a TUE for the drug, but does anyone really believe...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-07, 10:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,085
Posted By boomer-sooner

I'm not a doctor, but if this is true isn't that...

I'm not a doctor, but if this is true isn't that the definition of performance enhancing? If re-injecting your own red blood cells is considered doping, how can a drug that improves oxygen delivery...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-07, 03:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,836
Posted By boomer-sooner

Do you know why they were "not impressed", any...

Do you know why they were "not impressed", any particular issues?..stiffness?..geometry?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-07, 03:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,836
Posted By boomer-sooner

The Look design is similar, but the BMC is custom...

The Look design is similar, but the BMC is custom made to the rider's measurements and thus doesn't have that strange looking adjustable stem. The fork and stem are one piece, as is the integrated...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-07, 03:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,836
Posted By boomer-sooner

www.team-astana.ch It's in french, but you...

www.team-astana.ch

It's in french, but you could probably get english if you click on the "E" in the top right. The photo albums are under the "multimedia" tab mid-way down on the far right.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-07, 01:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,836
Posted By boomer-sooner

Or under my fat arse after I win the lottery :D

Or under my fat arse after I win the lottery :D
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-07, 01:07 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,836
Posted By boomer-sooner

Holy Crap!! I was just on competitivecyclist.com...

Holy Crap!! I was just on competitivecyclist.com looking at this frame. They sell it for $12,000 FRAME ONLY.

Also, I cut this directly from their site referencing the 3P program mentioned...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-07, 12:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,836
Posted By boomer-sooner

Don't know about the headset...probably some...

Don't know about the headset...probably some proprietary design. As far as the stem, If you look close you can see that the "stem" is actually part of the fork. Different fork for each rider,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-07, 12:16 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,836
Posted By boomer-sooner

Better Than the White Garage Door

Saw these on the Astana team site...Great shots

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q79/boomersooner4900/AstanaBMC_road.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-07, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By boomer-sooner

Sorry 'bout the link. It's on the front page of...

Sorry 'bout the link. It's on the front page of www.velonews.com right now
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-07, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 656
Posted By boomer-sooner

Specialized Cranks Responsible for Injurying Bettini??

There has been much made of the Specialized cranks on the QSI team bikes not being stiff enough. I read on weightweenies that the were flexing enough to allow the chain to skip and thus frustraing...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-07, 02:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,003
Posted By boomer-sooner

Totally agree. Good mix of race coverage and...

Totally agree. Good mix of race coverage and interviews, pretty good tech features with one in-depth bike review every month. Best feature is the "Classic Climbs", great reading.

December...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-07, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By boomer-sooner

What would the Helmetistas say?

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/7/1/9/t_BoonenBei_0f0am_f7bba70f.png (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?srv=img02&img=/7/1/9/f_BoonenBei_0f0am_f7bba70f.png)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-07, 12:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,912
Posted By boomer-sooner

For the last couple of years, at least,...

For the last couple of years, at least, Quick-step has had black and red bikes with a bit of white. I would think that they requested that color scheme. If not, then one would think they would've...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-06, 06:18 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 9,553
Posted By boomer-sooner

Judging from his earlier posts, I really don't...

Judging from his earlier posts, I really don't think there's any respect due. He's a d-bag.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-06, 05:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,893
Posted By boomer-sooner

Yeah, the LBS that I usually go to has about 15...

Yeah, the LBS that I usually go to has about 15 CAAD9s out on the floor
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-06, 03:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,177
Posted By boomer-sooner

What about a large "shop fan" like they sell at...

What about a large "shop fan" like they sell at home depot? They're made to circulate air in a very large space and when you sit in front of one on high it's really impressive how hard it blows. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-06, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By boomer-sooner

Anyone Know of Any Problems With CAAD8??

I was just offered, what I think is, a great deal on a new '06 CAAD8 frame and fork. Only problem is it is painted in the local shop's team colors, which I don't particularly care for. I talked to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-06, 01:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 821
Posted By boomer-sooner

I'm with munkyv22. Hookers and blow ;)

I'm with munkyv22. Hookers and blow ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-06, 12:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,090
Posted By boomer-sooner

Plus a cassette lockring tool (which is the same...

Plus a cassette lockring tool (which is the same as a bottom bracket tool on Campy) and you'll also want a pair of cable cutters made for bicycle cable housing. It is spiral wound steel inside, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-06, 11:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,090
Posted By boomer-sooner

Building your own bike is great! You'll really...

Building your own bike is great! You'll really feel like it's YOUR bike. I had a blast doing it and it really isn't that hard. You will need a few specialized tools like a bottom bracket tool and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-06, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By boomer-sooner

Do I need a set of handbuilts for rougher roads?

I ride mostly on well paved asphalt, but about 1 mile of my regular route is gravel/dirt and several miles of a long distance loop I do is rough, very rough in some spots, asphalt (chip seal, cracks...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-06, 10:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,408
Posted By boomer-sooner

It sounds to me that if you're looking for wheels...

It sounds to me that if you're looking for wheels to ride everyday, given the two choices that you have mentioned, I would go for the ES's. Why take the risk of carbon rims for training?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-06, 12:37 AM
Replies: 466
Views: 63,174
Posted By boomer-sooner

Sorry, I'm an idiot :( I wasn't even thinking...

Sorry, I'm an idiot :( I wasn't even thinking about the actual shape of the cleat, just the compatiblity...I don't know if they are interchangable or not, but looking at these two photos, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-06, 11:53 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 63,174
Posted By boomer-sooner

I guess I don't understand why you would have to...

I guess I don't understand why you would have to get another pair of shoes?..An SPD compatible "mountain shoe" cleat (one without rubber pontoons [sp?]) is included with the eggbeaters I'm talking...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-06, 11:21 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 63,174
Posted By boomer-sooner

I'm more of a lurker than a poster on these...

I'm more of a lurker than a poster on these boards, but I've got to chime in and say that this is the bike that I will compare all my future bikes to!!!

Concerning pedals, given your demands and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-06, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 986
Posted By boomer-sooner

Good Price on Orbea Aluminum?

I've completed my build project (first one!), and everything went great...My only problem is, the frame I bought is two sizes too small:( ...I didn't really pay attention to the size because it only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-06, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 587
Posted By boomer-sooner

No its a road frame, and thanks for the info...Do...

No its a road frame, and thanks for the info...Do I not need an adjuster because of the feathering ability of the ergo levers?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-06, 11:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 587
Posted By boomer-sooner

What about barrel adjusters??

Greetings,

I just recieved all of my Veloce stuff from 11speed.com and I ran into an unforseen problem when trying to figure out the housing lengths: What do I do to adjust the front...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-06, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 627
Posted By boomer-sooner

I think these are kind of cool...Looks like you...

I think these are kind of cool...Looks like you have white chainstays so I would get the black lettered "Campagnolo equipped" on the clear back ground.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-06, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 441
Posted By boomer-sooner

Thanks for the help, I'll definetly check before...

Thanks for the help, I'll definetly check before I buy.

-Boomer
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-06, 01:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 441
Posted By boomer-sooner

Do new Ergos come with housing??

I'm about to order a set a Veloce Ergos from 11speed.com and I don't know if I need to order the Campagnolo cable kit also...In the description of the levers, it says "Includes all cables"...Does...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-06, 05:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,719
Posted By boomer-sooner

Very nice. I just love the look of shiny silver...

Very nice. I just love the look of shiny silver cranks. :D Much better than black or carbon IMO.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-06, 04:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,714
Posted By boomer-sooner

The Zondas can be had for 358.00 at 11speed.com,...

The Zondas can be had for 358.00 at 11speed.com, with shipping to central Oklahoma they were like 400.00 or 405.00. I had them in the basket ready to go, then changed my mind.

There is a 5%...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-06, 09:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,719
Posted By boomer-sooner

Got any pics of the bike with the new crank?

Got any pics of the bike with the new crank?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-06, 02:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,247
Posted By boomer-sooner

I had the FSA aluminum Wing Pro bars you...

I had the FSA aluminum Wing Pro bars you mentioned and I loved loved loved the tops and corners, BUT as you mentioned above, the bottom of the drops were WAY too short for my hands...I am very sad...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-06, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 579
Posted By boomer-sooner

I'm sure you'll love it...I had a CAAD 5 last...

I'm sure you'll love it...I had a CAAD 5 last year and it was a great bike, I'm sure the CAAD 8's are even better...Did you get the beautiful polished aluminum?..I love that finish.

My suggestion...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-06, 10:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 591
Posted By boomer-sooner

Thanks everyone for your replies, very helpful. ...

Thanks everyone for your replies, very helpful. So it seems that I may go with a traditional wheel...Maybe I will use the Zondas or something better as a carrot in my weight loss goals.

Curious...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-06, 12:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 591
Posted By boomer-sooner

ravenmore: As much as it pains me to admit, that...

ravenmore: As much as it pains me to admit, that is actually a nice looking bike :( , of course it looks a lot better now that Vince Young has left and Mack Brown will soon become Bob Stoops'...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-06, 11:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 591
Posted By boomer-sooner

I found the new Zondas for 358 dollars [plus...

I found the new Zondas for 358 dollars [plus 30.00 for shipping] from 11speed.com, and excelsports.com's build calculator has the centaur/open pros for about 320.00[plus shipping]. I think that is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-06, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 591
Posted By boomer-sooner

Thanks, I remember seeing your thread and I was...

Thanks, I remember seeing your thread and I was struck by the color of those tires, very nice.

Does anyone have any idea as to the price of a centaur/open pro build or a good source on the net? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-06, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 591
Posted By boomer-sooner

Comfort on prebuilt wheels?

I'm building an aluminum frame project bike over the winter and I've narrowed my wheel choice down to two, 2006 zondas or traditional 32x3 centaur/open pro. I am about 195lbs and will only be using...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-06, 12:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 772
Posted By boomer-sooner

11speed.com Total for what you stated above:...

11speed.com

Total for what you stated above: 447.60 Shipped [to my house in OK]

I am thinking of ordering a veloce group from them, the prices are amazing, and people on these boards have had...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-06, 01:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,918
Posted By boomer-sooner

Where are the pics? Sounds like a very nice...

Where are the pics?

Sounds like a very nice bike...I'll be interested in your thoughts on the centaur CT group as a whole, as I'm going to be ordering that group when the tax return comes in :D
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 04:53 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 29,614
Posted By boomer-sooner

This is the only shot I have...It's of me at the...

This is the only shot I have...It's of me at the 2004 Hotter N' Hell 100...My first century.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-06, 12:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,397
Posted By boomer-sooner

Mind if I ask what shop you found locally?..I...

Mind if I ask what shop you found locally?..I live in Norman, OK and I've found a shop in town that will price match almost anything on a domestic website.
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