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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-21-13, 09:13 AM
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Posted By island rider

On Guru's home page there are 7 rotating images. ...

On Guru's home page there are 7 rotating images. The sixth of these is an awesome bike, although an amateurish picture. They literally took my photo of my bike off either facebook or here and put...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-13-13, 02:53 PM
Replies: 24,977
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Posted By island rider

I was thinking bikes direct for about 3-400...

I was thinking bikes direct for about 3-400 bucks. But I hadn't even thought about geometry and bottle bosses. Glad you mentioned it.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-13-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 24,977
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Posted By island rider

Considering a fixed gear for the off-season. ...

Considering a fixed gear for the off-season. Anyone have recommendations?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-05-13, 06:56 PM
Replies: 24,977
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Posted By island rider

When my time came it was about 3 weeks of IV...

When my time came it was about 3 weeks of IV antibiotics, one week in the hospital and two weeks at home. I had frozen plastic balls of antibiotics that I had to main-line once a day (as I recall) I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-05-13, 06:51 PM
Replies: 24,977
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Posted By island rider

Dix? I used to do weekends there.

Dix? I used to do weekends there.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-05-13, 06:35 AM
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Posted By island rider

It took about a month to diagnose mine, but...

It took about a month to diagnose mine, but nobody was looking for it back then. I finally had a dermatologist look at the bullseye rashes and recognize it immediately.

As for the chronic lyme...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-04-13, 09:28 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

I had that about 20 years ago, before it got...

I had that about 20 years ago, before it got fashionable. Be serious with the meds. I ended up in the hospital with an irregular heartbeat, half my face paralyzed, and some arthritis. At that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-03-13, 07:36 PM
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Posted By island rider

Why the animosity? I wouldn't have won...

Why the animosity?



I wouldn't have won anything, just one of those things that bugs me. Although in prospect the jogging lane is pretty serious, right?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-03-13, 05:08 PM
Replies: 24,977
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Posted By island rider

Yellow line violations really bother me. It's...

Yellow line violations really bother me. It's one thing when you get forced over. It's another thing when I've made sure I'm where I want to be coming up to a climb and 20 guys decide to attack on...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-01-13, 09:03 AM
Replies: 24,977
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Posted By island rider

I have a similar wound healing on my shin from...

I have a similar wound healing on my shin from another idiot's chainring. I tried to clean it out with peroxide and q-tips to get out all the grease. There was some I couldn't get, so I went to the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-01-13, 07:28 AM
Replies: 24,977
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Posted By island rider

What am I looking at here? I'm having trouble...

What am I looking at here? I'm having trouble figuring out what happened, let alone the cause or the fix.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-31-13, 09:08 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

That part I got. I tend toward that direction as...

That part I got. I tend toward that direction as well. As a perfectionist, when you take tires off, do you take off all the old glue, or do you just scrape off the big hunks?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-31-13, 08:53 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

forgive a newbie but, assuming external nipples,...

forgive a newbie but, assuming external nipples, why would you be taking off tires and re-using them?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-31-13, 07:46 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

You got coyotes up the road there? Down here in...

You got coyotes up the road there? Down here in Darien we only have Cougars.

My 5 year old wants me to camp out with him when we are in the catskills next week. Pitch a tent in the grass behind...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-30-13, 03:59 PM
Replies: 24,977
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Posted By island rider

But on the other hand, the plastic bag makes a...

But on the other hand, the plastic bag makes a handy glue-smearer and the pizza box a good surface to rest the wheel on when putting on the tire.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-30-13, 03:44 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

I have no idea what those words mean in this...

I have no idea what those words mean in this context, but I am treating it as a non-issue. I'm more concerned about the sloppy job I did on the set I glued last night (different set). I'm hoping...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-30-13, 02:27 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

And asked for me to start a thread asking about...

And asked for me to start a thread asking about the treads in road tires and see how long it will survive? Nah, too annyoning, but you can if you like. You feeling better?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-30-13, 02:24 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

That's what I thought too, which is why I didn't...

That's what I thought too, which is why I didn't get too worried about it when I glued them. Bigger fish to fry it being my first time and all. On these I could imagine the direction of the little...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-30-13, 02:13 PM
Replies: 24,977
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Posted By island rider

Facts I learned last night: (a) Vittoria...

Facts I learned last night:

(a) Vittoria Corsa CX Tubulars have a rotational direction;
(b) That direction is the opposite of the rotational direction of the rear wheel I glued up about two...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-29-13, 11:12 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Would that it was 5 mph! I need to pace my...

Would that it was 5 mph! I need to pace my oldest with a garmin to check his speed, but he can get WELL over 5 on flat land, add in a hill, and you are off to the races.

Plus, that's a hard...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-29-13, 10:00 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

How old is junior now? Generally they say at 1...

How old is junior now? Generally they say at 1 you can put a helmet on them and take them out. But if you are in Belgium, that gets decreased to about 3 months I think. If you haven't yet invested...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-19-13, 07:56 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

I've been using whatever orange citrus degreaser...

I've been using whatever orange citrus degreaser home depot sells. It seems to work ok, but I would prefer something a bit more substantial. What I really want is to be able to take off my chain...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-18-13, 10:34 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Is there a product you can leave a cassette or...

Is there a product you can leave a cassette or other metal bits in overnight which would dissolve or soak off grease to the point that all you have to do the next day is rinse and dry?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-17-13, 02:25 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Here's hoping you never race far from home.

Here's hoping you never race far from home.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-17-13, 07:35 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Got my HEDs. Decided which ones I was keeping. ...

Got my HEDs. Decided which ones I was keeping. Started gluing. Finished gluing last night and decided to, as park tool's site suggest, check the glue. With the tire inflated to 80 or so I try to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-15-13, 11:28 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Spent time this morning digging around the wound...

Spent time this morning digging around the wound with peroxide and Q tips. Asked my wife to do the same, but she couldn't bring herself to really dig around in there to clean it out. Stopped into...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-15-13, 07:55 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

In that case, I violently agree. It's funny, I...

In that case, I violently agree. It's funny, I know more female runners and triathletes than I do male.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-15-13, 07:27 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

No, it would have been sad if she had taken...

No, it would have been sad if she had taken fourth. I would gladly call that a podium finish.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-14-13, 09:11 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Thanks. I looked at this differently than road...

Thanks. I looked at this differently than road rash, so didn't use that as a reference. The best other advice I got was that it would heal, but I would end up with black spots under my skin like...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-14-13, 07:46 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Crashed today. Nothing like what others have...

Crashed today. Nothing like what others have been through (hope you're ok gstein). Training ride with a group. We had just started easing up a bit, a guy came up on my left and inexplicably...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-11-13, 09:53 PM
Replies: 24,977
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Posted By island rider

thanks guys.

thanks guys.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-11-13, 09:14 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

do you scruff up and/or remove the factory base...

do you scruff up and/or remove the factory base tape coating from vittoria corsa cx tires prior to applying glue? I've been trying w/ a wire brush/sandpaper and seem to be scuffing it a bit but i...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-11-13, 08:03 AM
Replies: 24,977
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Posted By island rider

...but do you carry them when you ride...

...but do you carry them when you ride...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-09-13, 12:56 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

I'm not, I meant for that to be prior to the...

I'm not, I meant for that to be prior to the first application of glue to the tire.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-09-13, 12:55 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

I would much prefer to be done with this in one...

I would much prefer to be done with this in one night. I'm also not sure about the sand paper to the rim. They are certainly not shiny and slick. Point 5 should go back to when you put the glue on...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-09-13, 11:02 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Yeah, that's point 5, it should be moved up to...

Yeah, that's point 5, it should be moved up to point 2.

1) Put tubs on wheel, inflate to 120 to 140 psi, let them sit for a day or two.
2) fine sandpaper and acetone on the tire bed.
3) scrape...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-09-13, 10:35 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

So, here's my gluing tubulars to new rims...

So, here's my gluing tubulars to new rims summary, let me know if there is anything major I'm missing. I've reviewed CDR's blog, Park tools and a few other instructional videos and write ups for the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-09-13, 07:59 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

It is, but at this point it's really a CT chain. ...

It is, but at this point it's really a CT chain. 6 locations or so, one in MA if I'm not mistaken.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-08-13, 09:53 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-08-13, 09:18 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

I got my tires from Ribble. Vittoria Corsa EVO...

I got my tires from Ribble. Vittoria Corsa EVO CX Full Black 700x23. The side wall of the tire says 23-28. Is that a reference to the rim size it will fit, or are these something different? I am...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-03-13, 09:39 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Good idea. That way I can also test their...

Good idea. That way I can also test their breaking characteristics.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-03-13, 09:26 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Well, I plan to put all 3 sets on my living room...

Well, I plan to put all 3 sets on my living room floor and see which are the fastest. Those I will keep.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-03-13, 09:14 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Don't do this to me.... I have HED set #1...

Don't do this to me.... I have HED set #1 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) in my possession, #2 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=2) ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-01-13, 07:09 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

I'm not entirely sure what you are asking, but...

I'm not entirely sure what you are asking, but the general idea is that pants will wear out before the jackets. But keep in mind that for many men these days wearing a suit means you will carry a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-30-13, 08:15 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

That's one solution ;) I guess the best thing...

That's one solution ;) I guess the best thing would be to just let you pick which ones you want, right?

This is cracking me up, I'm not good enough to warrant buying one set. Let alone 3!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-30-13, 08:02 PM
Replies: 24,977
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Posted By island rider

So... um... I went to track the package...

So... um... I went to track the package containing my HED wheels. It appears that in the next few days there will be 3 HED Stinger wheelsets arriving at my door. 3fr/4rear, 6fr/6rear and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-28-13, 10:20 AM
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Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Might as well just sit home in a hot tub... I...

Might as well just sit home in a hot tub... I know where you can get one.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-28-13, 09:51 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

That's it? How can you ever hope to win?

That's it? How can you ever hope to win?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-28-13, 07:47 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

Anyone want a free hot tub? Good working...

Anyone want a free hot tub? Good working condition. I bought a house in CT with one and have been paying the electricity on it from December 'till now. I have to imagine this is the kind of thing...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-25-13, 09:03 AM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,344,716
Posted By island rider

The same ones CDR says are lumpy?

The same ones CDR says are lumpy?
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