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Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-04, 01:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,603
Posted By nhorscro

I find I get more power when I shift forward to...

I find I get more power when I shift forward to the edge of the saddle on hard efforts and climbs......like a time trialist's saddle position. I have also scooted back in the saddle but found that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-15-04, 12:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By nhorscro

Warm up well......many new racers get blown off...

Warm up well......many new racers get blown off the back in the first few miles because they are not prepared for the initial intensity. Don't be afraid to get your HR up there for a short period in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-04, 12:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,476
Posted By nhorscro

It worked for me 10 minutes ago. I usually use...

It worked for me 10 minutes ago. I usually use Google to find coupons for various things. Typing in Performance, bike and coupon brought up this coupon too.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-02-04, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
Posted By nhorscro

I've never done the Ride Around the Bear but my...

I've never done the Ride Around the Bear but my club is the organizer and I'll be working at rest-stop 5. From what I have heard most of the climbing is in the first 40 miles or so. Since you are in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-04, 12:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,787
Posted By nhorscro

I don't know what PBR is, but Jameson is whiskey,...

I don't know what PBR is, but Jameson is whiskey, right?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-24-04, 06:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,868
Posted By nhorscro

I take the Target version of the One-a-day...

I take the Target version of the One-a-day Performance. Used to take the Target version of One-a-day Men's health. The generic works just as well for me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-04, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 349
Posted By nhorscro

.....the Redlands Classic is currently taking...

.....the Redlands Classic is currently taking place in Southern California. It's a pretty big stage race on the domestic calendar and many top US-based riders compete in it.
Results can be found...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-11-04, 11:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,354
Posted By nhorscro

Looks like a squirrel humping something to me!

Looks like a squirrel humping something to me!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-09-04, 11:52 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,093
Posted By nhorscro

38.....bigger than a sprocket, almost a chainring.

38.....bigger than a sprocket, almost a chainring.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-04, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,611
Posted By nhorscro

I posted in another thread about a warranty frame...

I posted in another thread about a warranty frame replacement on an Airborne Zeppelin. Total turn around time was 10 days which included 2 weekends (I brought it in on a Saturday and picked it up on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-04, 12:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By nhorscro

I'll see you out there in a month or so. I'll...

I'll see you out there in a month or so. I'll start doing El Do once the start time changes to 6pm.
I'm planning on doing the LA Circuit Race, the Nike Vision Crit and Redlands Crit this month. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-04, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By nhorscro

Then the frame must be made of hemp fiber, the...

Then the frame must be made of hemp fiber, the predecessor to carbon fiber. Hope it doesn't go up in smoke.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-04, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,764
Posted By nhorscro

LOL....at a glance it looks like you guys are...

LOL....at a glance it looks like you guys are talking to yourselves!!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-02-04, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 543
Posted By nhorscro

I used to use a cheap Performance brand computer...

I used to use a cheap Performance brand computer that was wired and had a rear wheel sensor and cadence. I think it was this one: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=4024
Now I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-04, 11:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 807
Posted By nhorscro

LOL....I agree! But I have the carbon version of...

LOL....I agree! But I have the carbon version of those shoes in a more subtle style and love them. I picked them up for $100 on sale at my LBS and that's a great price for a carbon sole shoe.

They...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-27-04, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,296
Posted By nhorscro

Is there a cycling related review of the Body...

Is there a cycling related review of the Body Link system anywhere online? I was interested in learning more about it but the few reviews I have seen have been running related. Some mentioned that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-04, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 970
Posted By nhorscro

Divide the chainring (44) by the cog (16) and...

Divide the chainring (44) by the cog (16) and multiply by 27 (wheel size roughly). Basically the ratio of crank to cog times the wheel. Or if you just want to know if a particular combo is larger or...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-04, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 651
Posted By nhorscro

Good news...if you ship it out to me I'll ride it...

Good news...if you ship it out to me I'll ride it around for you and tell you what it was like. Maybe even send you a few pics!! Better news.....I won't even charge you for this service! Bad...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-04, 05:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 805
Posted By nhorscro

Just wondering, how do you find/identify a good...

Just wondering, how do you find/identify a good wheelbuilder? Is it best to go on the recommendations of other riders, or are there wheelbuilders who are generally regarded as good?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-04, 06:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,078
Posted By nhorscro

I do and have never had a problem. Now that I...

I do and have never had a problem. Now that I think about it, if I didn't I wouldn't be able to get very far. Even the main streets in my neighborhood have speed limits of 45 mph.
I ride on the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-24-04, 02:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,247
Posted By nhorscro

I drink Boost too after workouts, especially if...

I drink Boost too after workouts, especially if the ride doesn't start and finish at home or after a race. Slimfast is similar but tastes more like skim milk than regular milk so I prefer Boost.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-04, 01:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 980
Posted By nhorscro

I've had the same happen to me, the instance that...

I've had the same happen to me, the instance that comes to mind is the guy who I saw waiting where the river trail near where I work ends and the road begins. It was Santa Ana wind time and he was...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-21-04, 12:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 761
Posted By nhorscro

I searched for members in CA and came up with 31...

I searched for members in CA and came up with 31 pages, at 30 members a page that is at least 900 members in California. So are you suggesting that if I wanted to plan a group road ride for Forum...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-19-04, 11:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,686
Posted By nhorscro

A quick search of the medical literature agrees...

A quick search of the medical literature agrees with what MKRG found with Google. There are no reports of Vit E causing hypertension but it is known that antioxidants (Vit E is an antioxidant) help...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-04, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,152
Posted By nhorscro

I found this in the current RoadBikeRider.com...

I found this in the current RoadBikeRider.com newsletter. it might be useful if you want to do the full conversion.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-04, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,152
Posted By nhorscro

I've raced 105 triple and Ultegra double...I'd...

I've raced 105 triple and Ultegra double...I'd say stick with your Ultegra triple or the overall better quality of shifiting under pressure. Like RacerX said, it doesn't matter if you take the granny...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-04, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,082
Posted By nhorscro

I've had my Circuits for about a year and a half...

I've had my Circuits for about a year and a half and they are fine wheels. I did have the rear cassette body give out after a few months but I believe that was due to me getting degreaser into the...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
02-17-04, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 761
Posted By nhorscro

That's a cool idea. It's nice discussing stuff...

That's a cool idea. It's nice discussing stuff here on the Forums but it would be great if there were regional forums too where riders can talk about things specific to their area.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-17-04, 11:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,696
Posted By nhorscro

I think stickerguy is talking about the Fuji...

I think stickerguy is talking about the Fuji track or track SE as he said it was the lower end Fuji track bike. These have steel frames....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-16-04, 10:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,696
Posted By nhorscro

I have been considering buying a track bike in...

I have been considering buying a track bike in anticipation of the opening of the new velodrome in Los Angeles. I'm also looking at the Fuji Track Pro as it seems to be good value for money. I've...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-13-04, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,251
Posted By nhorscro

It is a preservative. ...

It is a preservative.
http://sci-toys.com/ingredients/lactic_acid.html
And people are lactose intolerant, although you could say that your average couch potato is lactic acid intolorant! Lactose is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-13-04, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,251
Posted By nhorscro

It's a preservative. Nothing to worry about,...

It's a preservative. Nothing to worry about, lactic acid in your stomach will have no direct effect on lactic acid in your muscles.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-12-04, 04:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,051
Posted By nhorscro

There have been very recent articles in Velonews...

There have been very recent articles in Velonews and Bicycling magazine.

For the science side look up the following references:

Osteoporos Int. 2003 Aug;14(8):644-9. Epub 2003 Jul 11.
Low...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-11-04, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By nhorscro

Don't do the race, I mean is it really worth...

Don't do the race, I mean is it really worth possibly making yourself worse? Just plan your recovery and don't stress about being ill.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-04, 10:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,366
Posted By nhorscro

Something many of you are not aware of or are...

Something many of you are not aware of or are over-looking (it was mentioned earlier).....the specific crit Steve wants to race in is a training race. It is exactly the place a new racer who has...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-04, 11:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,366
Posted By nhorscro

boostedsteve: The quick recovery is more about...

boostedsteve: The quick recovery is more about handling surges. Do you do other intervals apart from the sprints you mention? Pyramids are a good place to start.

On a separate note, I did a Cat 5...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-04, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By nhorscro

Sipper: Dude, you can't call it a club......or...

Sipper: Dude, you can't call it a club......or the Rebel Police will come get you in your sleep and deport you to the People's Republic of Irvine until your attitude is readjusted!!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-04, 06:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,366
Posted By nhorscro

Also, El Dorado is considered a training...

Also, El Dorado is considered a training race.....if you get dropped you are allowed to hop back on the back of the group to continue your training but you are not allowed to contest the sprints...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-04, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By nhorscro

I think it follows the route of the LA Marathon...

I think it follows the route of the LA Marathon and so is only 26.2 miles long. Unless they have changed it for this year.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-04, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By nhorscro

Check out the Western States Ride Calendar:...

Check out the Western States Ride Calendar: http://www.bbcnet.com/RideCalendar/RideListDate.asp

How far from Pasadena is too far? Solvang is a very popular century and there is also the Spring...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-04, 06:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,150
Posted By nhorscro

deliriou5: That is true, but my friend buying the...

deliriou5: That is true, but my friend buying the C-40 was also just buying a frame. But I guess it is unlikely his LBS would have a built up ScottUSA Expert, especially since it's being sold...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-04, 03:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,150
Posted By nhorscro

The LBS I bought my Airborne Zeppelin from...

The LBS I bought my Airborne Zeppelin from allowed me to test ride one for a whole day, and when I ordered through them and the wrong size frame was delivered they let me have an Airborne Manhatten...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-04, 06:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,480
Posted By nhorscro

I do 30 minutes if I am just pedaling and...

I do 30 minutes if I am just pedaling and watching TV. I do 50-60 minutes if I am doing a structured work-out, usually intervals of some sort. I find the time goes by pretty quickly if I am doing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-02-04, 10:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,719
Posted By nhorscro

When I was in high school grass track racing was...

When I was in high school grass track racing was a school sport. The cyclists in the school would convert their road bikes to fixes for the school sports season. I represented my house (division...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-03, 01:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,709
Posted By nhorscro

What are the warranties like on the bikes you are...

What are the warranties like on the bikes you are considering?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-30-03, 05:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 969
Posted By nhorscro

I also came across this study. They don't call...

I also came across this study. They don't call them Powercranks but the principle seems the same. The data is pretty similar too....and once again they don't call it statistically significant.

...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-30-03, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 969
Posted By nhorscro

This recent study might be of use. They use the...

This recent study might be of use. They use the term "significant" but not "statistically significant", which might be worth noting since the SEs or SDs for GE overlap. If I had the cash I'd buy a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-03, 05:18 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 65,253
Posted By nhorscro

LOL......Mike....what's the pupose of the above...

LOL......Mike....what's the pupose of the above stament on your website? Would that protect you if Oakley decided to prosecute? Kinda like asking the undercover cop posing as a hooker if she is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-03, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,655
Posted By nhorscro

When I first started serious riding in the very...

When I first started serious riding in the very early 80's Ciocc was my dream bike. I never got one though so I can't really say much, but they were top of the line bikes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-23-03, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By nhorscro

Back in the '80's when I used to convert my road...

Back in the '80's when I used to convert my road bike to fix for a couple months each year to do grass track racing, I used to use my regular freewheel wheels/hubs with a fixed sprocket and a BB lock...
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