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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-26-12, 11:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,014
Posted By dietzpa

Sorry no one has chimed in yet. I don't know...

Sorry no one has chimed in yet. I don't know what you're looking for as far as input, but you're plenty fit from the sound of it. No reason to worry about a training program yet. Have fun and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-01-12, 12:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,513
Posted By dietzpa

How do you find riding in Sonoma? I'm terrified...

How do you find riding in Sonoma? I'm terrified For several reasons:
1. Winding roads with high (50moh) speed limits
2. Narrow shoulders
3. DUIs once the 11am wine tasting opens.
I see accidents...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-26-11, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 958
Posted By dietzpa

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z411/dietzpa/6...

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z411/dietzpa/693bc15b.jpg
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-23-11, 12:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,251
Posted By dietzpa

I don't know the weight off hand, I'll have to...

I don't know the weight off hand, I'll have to check it when I get back home after the holidays.
I was curious about a rear rack/panniers as well. I think the softride bag plus a bar bag (not...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-22-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,251
Posted By dietzpa

great purchase!

I wanted to follow up on my previous thread, 'bad purchase?' because while I received lots of great advice on my first tandem purchase, it was mostly around negative concerns of mine, and my opinion...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-11, 12:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,691
Posted By dietzpa

Um, slowtwitch not enough?

Um, slowtwitch not enough?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-17-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,763
Posted By dietzpa

You guys have been really helpful in clearing...

You guys have been really helpful in clearing everything up actually, not muddying at all!
I think as has been pointing out, if the bike fits, and is in great working condition, this could be a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-16-11, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,763
Posted By dietzpa

Thanks for the quick reply Rudy. Having read...

Thanks for the quick reply Rudy. Having read many of your quality responses in these forums I really value your opinion.

I'm less worried about major failure, and more worried about replacing...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-16-11, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,763
Posted By dietzpa

Bad Purchase?

I am looking at making my first tandem purchase, and found an attractive second hand co-motion that has a Softride beam for the stoker.
After some research on Softride, I have some serious doubts...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 11:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,677
Posted By dietzpa

I can't believe it took so long to bring up, but...

I can't believe it took so long to bring up, but as Butcher said, fenders. The crud Roadracers are awesome for low clearance bikes. It will keep your feet, butt, and back noticeably dry. Cheaper than...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-09, 09:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,159
Posted By dietzpa

my understanding is it should be the measured...

my understanding is it should be the measured width of your shoulders.
I'm 6'2, but have 40cm bars. Narrow? Yes. But as said above, narrower bars are nice for handling in close situations.
Plus,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 37,195
Posted By dietzpa

wow. Giant --> Serotta is quite the change up....

wow. Giant --> Serotta is quite the change up. nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-09, 07:27 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 37,195
Posted By dietzpa

I dont post often, but seeing the early...

I dont post often, but seeing the early enthusiasm for Serotta....here ya go.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-09, 03:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,476
Posted By dietzpa

+ CO2 barely lasts 12 hours before my tires are...

+ CO2 barely lasts 12 hours before my tires are soft. Air lasts much longer.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-09, 09:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,403
Posted By dietzpa

2 spokes shot this sumer. its sad, but true....

2 spokes shot this sumer. its sad, but true. Normal wear and tear. just an unfortunate racer.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-09, 06:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By dietzpa

Many are on Saturday's around here...with a...

Many are on Saturday's around here...with a sprinkling of mid week evening races too.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-08, 06:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,318
Posted By dietzpa

If all I had to buy was a pair of skates, I might...

If all I had to buy was a pair of skates, I might be able to justify the price. But, considering the expense of wheels, frames, and the frequency of cycling crashes, $600/$1,200 is a lot to spend on...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 929
Posted By dietzpa

Nice revision, it reads much better now. Be...

Nice revision, it reads much better now. Be psyched about the bike, it will take you many more miles than your previous ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-08, 02:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,189
Posted By dietzpa

I haven't visit where Sevens are built, but I...

I haven't visit where Sevens are built, but I have visit Serotta in Saratoga and it is a pretty small production with a very personal feel. I showed up unannounced and they brought me around,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-08, 04:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 929
Posted By dietzpa

Post Statistics: Good Deals: 1 Use of the...

Post Statistics:
Good Deals: 1
Use of the word I: 22
Periods: 0
Run On Sentences: 1
Paragraphs: 1
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Your english teacher would be so sad.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-08, 05:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,396
Posted By dietzpa

You wont regret going to signature for a great...

You wont regret going to signature for a great fit. Also, I just visit my Serotta being made up in Saratoga, met the guy who had just assembled my frame, took a quick look at it before it went into...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-08, 05:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,356
Posted By dietzpa

I did like them prior to the break. As noted...

I did like them prior to the break. As noted above, they were really well vented (much better than the sidi) which was great in the summer. The soles were not carbon, and maybe it was due to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-08, 03:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,356
Posted By dietzpa

you didnt do a search did you? ...

you didnt do a search did you?

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=3890090&highlight=#post3890090

it took me a while to get a replacement pair from DMT, and I bought a pair of sidis in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-08, 06:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,050
Posted By dietzpa

I'm doing just the opposite - doing a marathon on...

I'm doing just the opposite - doing a marathon on the side but primarily road racing.
I dont know much, but after a run, regardless of distance (3-15 miles), my legs feel heavy and slow instead of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-08, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 517
Posted By dietzpa

not a race either, but you should see the start...

not a race either, but you should see the start line of this one...

http://www.bikenewyork.org/rides/fbbt/index.html
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-20-08, 07:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 737
Posted By dietzpa

does anyone have links to some of the...

does anyone have links to some of the photographer's websites that were shooting the race?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-08, 08:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,071
Posted By dietzpa

looks like time for a new jersey. nice.

looks like time for a new jersey. nice.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-08, 02:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,437
Posted By dietzpa

Thanks. Thats far more clear now.

Thanks. Thats far more clear now.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-01-08, 01:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,437
Posted By dietzpa

Central Park is a criterium??!! Wow, news to me....

Central Park is a criterium??!! Wow, news to me. Can someone quote which new rules make this a crit?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-29-08, 04:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,437
Posted By dietzpa

By the book, a race has to be a minimum of 15...

By the book, a race has to be a minimum of 15 miles. How strictly they adhere to that is beyond my knowledge. Maybe someone else can better answer that question.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,437
Posted By dietzpa

Driving in from Huntington for a 12 mile race...

Driving in from Huntington for a 12 mile race that doesnt even qualify you to move up to 4s doesnt make sense to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-08, 06:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,214
Posted By dietzpa

there are fewer "deals" in the market than you...

there are fewer "deals" in the market than you might think. Just think about it. it'd take 20k and a guaranteed >5% return over the next year to save enough money to hit the bottom of your budget. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-08, 07:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,520
Posted By dietzpa

Maybe I should avoid the first Cat 5 race of the...

Maybe I should avoid the first Cat 5 race of the year and leave it for the crash-prone hammering mechanisms...... I'm just trying to sneak through the first 2 races and become a 4....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-08, 08:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,730
Posted By dietzpa

I actually have the same saddle, but have the...

I actually have the same saddle, but have the same preference towards the FI.13 that you have to the Uno over the Mille.
The Mille has a bit more pressure up front and it is a bit bothersome.
the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-07, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 357
Posted By dietzpa

"Orca" ??

"Orca" ??
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-07, 07:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,132
Posted By dietzpa

Jakedatc, you got enough gear to aid High...

Jakedatc, you got enough gear to aid High Exposure there.

that climb takes about a half a rack and a pack of chewing gum.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-13-07, 07:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By dietzpa

The slicing through the mud makes sense when you...

The slicing through the mud makes sense when you put it that way.

Then again, I always think of the video of Burghardt's wheel folding under him. Ruts and obstacles can be about as tough as a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-12-07, 10:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By dietzpa

I had a feeling it had something to do with the...

I had a feeling it had something to do with the sponsored look.

It always amazes me how nice the bikes are just to crash them and throw them into frozen mud.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-12-07, 10:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,237
Posted By dietzpa

Cyclocross + Deep rims

why do people race cross with deep rims?

I havent raced cross before but it seems that you dont need much of an aero advantage, you want a dependable/durable wheel, and the racing is more hilly...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-07, 06:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,417
Posted By dietzpa

the soles in mine broke in half. see thread:...

the soles in mine broke in half. see thread: http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=270610

it was a pain getting them replaced, no dealers I know of around me.

Sidis from now on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,455
Posted By dietzpa

How many tubes do you go through with 10k miles a...

How many tubes do you go through with 10k miles a year? Tires? Cables? Spokes? Jock Straps (for wearing around post ride, not under the shorts)? Do you keep an inventory?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-07, 07:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,975
Posted By dietzpa

Next time you get a soda thrown in your face just...

Next time you get a soda thrown in your face just riding your bike while 40 cop cars are blaring down Park Ave just a 1/4 mile away let me know.

I dont ACTUALLY know where the police are being...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-07, 06:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,975
Posted By dietzpa

Central Park Roadies Beware

NYPD is more interested in making sure Ahmadinejad can go shopping at Bloomingdales than protecting their own citizens.

Typically I see 4 or 5 police officers on a full lap around the park. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-07, 06:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,699
Posted By dietzpa

I was wondering about this - the handlebars in...

I was wondering about this - the handlebars in the photos online are hideous, but not the same as those in your shots. I'm thinking of upgrading my Onix as well....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-07, 04:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,699
Posted By dietzpa

http://www.orbea.com/ingles/interior.php?tipo=1&fa...

http://www.orbea.com/ingles/interior.php?tipo=1&familia=1&gama=1

just dont go to the Orbea USA site. the new Ordu is also there.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-07, 07:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,372
Posted By dietzpa

+1 be carefull not to roll down close to your...

+1 be carefull not to roll down close to your knee though - this is damaging. roll in the middle/upper regions of your hip.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-07, 05:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,372
Posted By dietzpa

Go to a PT. IT band issues have the same effect -...

Go to a PT. IT band issues have the same effect - I treat it with a foam roll and some stretches on the floor post ride. easy to do, solves the problem quickly - though the foam roll hurts real bad...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-07, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By dietzpa

Yes it does. as well as a lap function that...

Yes it does. as well as a lap function that records all sorts of data.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-07, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By dietzpa

That being said about cadence - the cateye doesnt...

That being said about cadence - the cateye doesnt even have cadence, so you cant go wrong with the Delphi.

why spend more for less?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-07, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By dietzpa

I got my delphi 5.0 from an online retailer,...

I got my delphi 5.0 from an online retailer, though I cant remember which right now, for $75.

go here to use the thing online (demo tutorial section)
http://www.delphicyclometers.com/home.html
...
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