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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

03-05-20, 04:14 PM

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Posted By echappist

I don't have first hand experience with people...

I don't have first hand experience with people using Camelbak in USAC races. I know someone who has used one in a USAC TT though.

There are also photos from 2016 Worlds, showing riders using...

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

03-04-20, 05:12 PM

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Posted By echappist

you def want something in that bottle, especially...

you def want something in that bottle, especially if you are racing in the South

take a sip before you go into a turn (or when your speed is the lowest).

Or use a camelpak tucked down your suit

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

10-26-15, 03:18 PM

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Posted By echappist

that's what i use. a bit clumsy, but it works

that's what i use. a bit clumsy, but it works

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

09-10-15, 08:34 AM

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Posted By echappist

not to mention that there may be fitting issues...

not to mention that there may be fitting issues with the cover that needs to be worked out

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

01-17-15, 07:09 AM

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Posted By echappist

tetonrider calling dibs on the lightning adapter

tetonrider calling dibs on the lightning adapter

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

01-16-15, 11:05 AM

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Posted By echappist

you need an authentic Apple lightning to 30 pin...

you need an authentic Apple lightning to 30 pin adapter, then just get a wahoo key

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

09-26-14, 07:22 AM

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Posted By echappist

if the said announce is a certain Mr. Liggett,...

if the said announce is a certain Mr. Liggett, well, you have your answer there ;)

now that said, at a certain back angle below horizontal, you actually incur more drag the lower you go. but...

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

08-15-14, 11:41 AM

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Posted By echappist

back of hand mnemonic at 30 mph, 50 grams =...

back of hand mnemonic

at 30 mph, 50 grams = 5 watts = 0.005 m^2 (CdA) = 0.5 sec/km

actually it's more like 45 grams, but this is back of the envelope

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

08-12-14, 10:41 AM

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Posted By echappist

i plan on bringing a different wheel for most of...

i plan on bringing a different wheel for most of the warm up and then just do it on the road

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

08-11-14, 07:35 PM

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Posted By echappist

that's a 2% grade for 0.8 miles followed by a 3%...

that's a 2% grade for 0.8 miles followed by a 3% grade at slightly longer than half of a mile. Figure you'll probably take somewhere around 2.5 minutes for the former and 70-90 seconds for the...

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

06-02-14, 11:58 AM

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Posted By echappist

yikes, so i'm not the only person with this...

yikes, so i'm not the only person with this problem

what were they thinking when they made the kits? that the soigneurs would be holding onto the keys?

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

06-02-14, 09:48 AM

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Posted By echappist

Where do people put their keys when your skin...

Where do people put their keys when your skin suit has no pocket?

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

01-13-14, 07:28 PM

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Posted By echappist

That said, if you were to show up at a race with...

That said, if you were to show up at a race with a distinctively "Tri" bike, you should be get riffed for it. You know, monstrosities such as the Shiv TT, etc.

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

01-13-14, 04:10 PM

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Posted By echappist

you are exempt from any of that nonsense until...

you are exempt from any of that nonsense until you are doing Nat's or a very prominent UCI race. Some local stage races may check your bike, but most won't.

Even for UCI races, so many people...

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

04-06-12, 04:34 PM

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Posted By echappist

maybe 217, but words from a wise man ...

maybe 217, but words from a wise man

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/london-olympics-to-be-boardmans-last-with-british-cycling

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

06-30-11, 09:30 AM

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Posted By echappist

how much does Cobb charge for fittings?

how much does Cobb charge for fittings?

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

05-10-11, 05:07 PM

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Posted By echappist

Saw this and thought i should share it:...

Saw this and thought i should share it:...

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

04-20-11, 10:27 PM

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Posted By echappist

Got a few questions: -Can someone shed more...

Got a few questions:

-Can someone shed more light on what's a good aero-bar? I assume the base should be shaped like an air-foil. What else should i look for and at what point is it "too heavy?"...

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

04-17-11, 10:11 PM

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Posted By echappist

talk to these people...

talk to these people (https://racewheelrental.com/search.php?brand=none&rim=reset&depth=disc&fr=set). They rent out wheelsets, and probably can do single wheels.

Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing

03-02-11, 05:37 PM

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Posted By echappist

I'd like some guidance on 180 turn arounds. The...

I'd like some guidance on 180 turn arounds. The one on the race course this weekend doesn't seem to be wider than 2.5 lanes wide. I've been practicing, but can't get above 14mph entering and when i...

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