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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-20-19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Awesome, thanks for the info!

Awesome, thanks for the info!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-18-19, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Bro the worst. I'm gonna try bbinfinite and see...

Bro the worst. I'm gonna try bbinfinite and see what happens.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-18-19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Yessir. Not happy.

Yessir. Not happy.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-17-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Any experiences using bbinfinite? My bb is ****ed...

Any experiences using bbinfinite? My bb is ****ed up because bb30 is dumb and I'd rather not have to reapply epoxy every couple of months.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-20-18, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I notice absolutely no handling differences on 25...

I notice absolutely no handling differences on 25 vs 23 when everything else remains the same. I notice quite a bit of difference going from a narrow rim to a wide rim, however.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-20-18, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Gettin zef wit die antwoord!

Gettin zef wit die antwoord!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-18, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Theoretically I try to replace my RD cable every...

Theoretically I try to replace my RD cable every 2k miles to be safe, but in practice I usually don't until the shifting gets wonky. To be fair to Shimano I do find it reasonably easy to replace the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-16-18, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

This is normal. This is frustrating, but normal.

This is normal. This is frustrating, but normal.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-12-18, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Heh, NY had our crit championship at the opening...

Heh, NY had our crit championship at the opening crit of the season. The usual race is not returning for 2018 so CRCA stepped in to take up the slack. Not ideal, but better than nothin!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-19-18, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I have to give props to Shimano, their cranks are...

I have to give props to Shimano, their cranks are an absolute pleasure to work with.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-02-18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Taylere Phinney, the junior that got to the WPT...

Taylere Phinney, the junior that got to the WPT doing like 7 hours a week, and Peter Sagan, perhaps the most gifted dude to touch a bike ever, might not exactly be the best examples of how to train....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-01-18, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I got a powermeter implanted in my large...

I got a powermeter implanted in my large intestine. I poop at 500w, which is pretty crazy I guess, but it is a stages butt power meter, and they are known to have power spikes. Replacing the battery...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-01-18, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Why not cover the head unit with a piece of tape...

Why not cover the head unit with a piece of tape so you still have the data?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-28-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Yes, they're all tools. As far as getting...

Yes, they're all tools. As far as getting stronger goes a power meter is the best tool for the job.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-27-17, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

lol awesome :beer:

lol awesome :beer:
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-27-17, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

If nothing else it's nice to have a pretty...

If nothing else it's nice to have a pretty accurate way to keep track of kj burned so you know how much to eat. That alone justifies using a power meter.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-26-17, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Luddites gonna luddite. Unless it's to do with...

Luddites gonna luddite. Unless it's to do with making a bike meet the UCI limit. Then weight trumps reliability. But otherwise...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-23-17, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Today I Learned that Doge is in to crossfit :(

Today I Learned that Doge is in to crossfit :(
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-23-17, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Training with power is like cooking, you have to...

Training with power is like cooking, you have to follow the recipe until you know how to cook well enough to improvise without destroying the meal.

Less poor attempt at a New Yorker tagline - you...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-04-17, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I break out the latex gimp suit and mask, it's a...

I break out the latex gimp suit and mask, it's a good germ barrier and makes my butt look awesome.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-17, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Oh duh, I think you're right. Straighter crank...

Oh duh, I think you're right. Straighter crank arms and all that.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-17, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

mmm back around KSR! I love it. Highly recommend!...

mmm back around KSR! I love it. Highly recommend! dz_nuzz will sing their praises as well I am sure.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-17, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Yeah, for a while I was riding bb386 which was...

Yeah, for a while I was riding bb386 which was nice because it kept my heel from whacking on the frame I was riding at the time (it had flared seat stays). I honestly can't feel the q-factor...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-11-17, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

A lot of it is just frame geometry. I whacked my...

A lot of it is just frame geometry. I whacked my left heel on the seatstay of my Caad 9 so often that I actually wore a hole into it. Happens sometimes on my Tarmac, happens just about never on my...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-07-17, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I've had a couple of RDs stress crack on me and...

I've had a couple of RDs stress crack on me and need replacement. Sometimes **** happens!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-06-17, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Surprised about the Flo, I've had no issues with...

Surprised about the Flo, I've had no issues with the hubs on my front 30.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-06-17, 08:32 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I think you just discovered why you crash so...

I think you just discovered why you crash so much! ;)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-30-17, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

You should try platform disco cleats. Just IMO.

You should try platform disco cleats. Just IMO.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-24-17, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Mikey I want to see you on 180's. It's nothing...

Mikey I want to see you on 180's. It's nothing personal, it'd just be hilarious.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-08-17, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Stack the aero gains and the differences are...

Stack the aero gains and the differences are pretty dramatic. Any single one on its own feels more like a novelty than anything though.

You should get a coachbro, bro!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-31-17, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

520 display is cleaner. I never use the map, it's...

520 display is cleaner. I never use the map, it's not really helpful (for me anyway) and apparently drains battery really quickly when in use. FTP and vo2 estimate will be bunk I am sure.

If those...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-17, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

105 for beginner racers is totally fine. It is...

105 for beginner racers is totally fine. It is solid mechanically, it's just heavier.

IMO Ultegra is all anyone ever needs. I'd go with that for yourself. If you are looking to dump a lot of $ go...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-30-17, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I would use my computer mount but it's kind of a...

I would use my computer mount but it's kind of a bleh shape for it (edge 520) and I would be afraid of ripping it off the handlebar.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-17-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I agree with this. It is funny that I have become...

I agree with this. It is funny that I have become so detail oriented with everything else yet haven't bothered with the shoe. Kind of silly.

Thanks for all the replies so far.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-16-17, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I've been hemming and hawing about buying new...

I've been hemming and hawing about buying new shoes for a stupid amount of time and have just about convinced myself to order them. Do any of you use the Shimano R321? What about the S-works? I have...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-15-17, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

That is more to do with the baggy gear than the...

That is more to do with the baggy gear than the wheels.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-14-17, 08:23 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

They really are very comfortable. There are a few...

They really are very comfortable. There are a few different nooks for hand holds near the hoods, and I like the feel of the bend in the drops. And I do agree with what rubiksoval said, the placing of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-13-17, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

So uh, I guess my answer is kind of a shrug? A...

So uh, I guess my answer is kind of a shrug? A shallow bar may be better for sprinting, but I might just have awful sprint form. Considering all the stem options available I think it basically comes...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-13-17, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I think I mostly appreciate the shape of the bar...

I think I mostly appreciate the shape of the bar and the various hand holds it has. On my Tarmac I ran a 140 -17, on my AR I have a 120 -6, reach feels no different as far as I can tell.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-13-17, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I am running Aeronovas on my new bike and I...

I am running Aeronovas on my new bike and I really like them, EXCEPT that when you sprint from the drops going uphill you are going to bang your wrists on the bar. Besides that they are supreme.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-25-17, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I do prefer Shimano chains to KMC. The shifting...

I do prefer Shimano chains to KMC. The shifting difference is not huge, but there is a difference.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-17, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

It doesn't look like your kid flares his elbows...

It doesn't look like your kid flares his elbows though. It's the IAB position + the flared elbows in the other one that makes me think a longer stem may make sense.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-17, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Oh I just saw your IAB thing. It actually kinda...

Oh I just saw your IAB thing. It actually kinda looks like you need a longer stem more than anything. In the drops or on the hoods you have to be awfully upright.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-17, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Eh, it just kinda looks like you could push your...

Eh, it just kinda looks like you could push your seat back a bit I guess if your flexibility can handle it. A few years ago when I really went all-in on racing my position was muuuuuch farther...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-23-17, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

The photo angle isn't ideal but it sort of looks...

The photo angle isn't ideal but it sort of looks like your upper arm is greater than 90* to the ground, as in your shoulders are farther forward than your elbows? It's kind of hard to tell since the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-15-17, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Alls I know is it says powertap is the best, so...

Alls I know is it says powertap is the best, so you meatbags can bite my shiny metal ass.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-11-17, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Slick!

Slick!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-03-17, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I think most chinese carbon bike stuff is...

I think most chinese carbon bike stuff is probably pretty decent (dengfu, hongfu, etc), but I also think that chinese carbon parts that are designed first and foremost as cheap knockoffs of real...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-03-17, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

Expecting a knockoff to be built to the same...

Expecting a knockoff to be built to the same standard as the real deal seems misguided at best. Especially with things vital to your safety and the safety of others...seems worth the money IMO.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-02-17, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,345
Posted By TheKillerPenguin

I would not take a chance on something like that.

I would not take a chance on something like that.
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