Dear 20mph wind gusts...
03-14-08, 07:44 PM
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Dear 20mph wind with 25mph gusts...
...SUCK IT.
My Zipps were like sails.
Tie a string to HappyGoLuckyTime and she would have been a kite.
My Zipps were like sails.
Tie a string to HappyGoLuckyTime and she would have been a kite.
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03-14-08, 09:10 PM
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Just curious, how deep is your zipps?
I'm in the market for a new set of wheels but not sure which way to go {deep profile vs. super light }.
Thanks.
I'm in the market for a new set of wheels but not sure which way to go {deep profile vs. super light }.
Thanks.
03-14-08, 10:17 PM
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03-14-08, 10:37 PM
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03-14-08, 11:36 PM
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03-14-08, 11:56 PM
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If little skinny me can handle 43 mm deep Spinergys last October under full blown Santa Ana conditions--well, the 50-70 MPH crosswind gusts in Santa Ysabel got to me, but for the rest of the ride, I gladly accepted some sensitivity to crosswinds for better aero into headwind gusts--you should have no trouble with Zipp 404s (admittedy deeper) in 20 MPH gusts. But if you do, feel free to trade with me. I readily admit that I don't fancy ever riding in 50-70 MPH wind gusts again (aero wheels or not), but I don't think 20 MPH gusts are really anything to be too concerned about.
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Wind gusts of only 20 mph and you're complaining?
03-15-08, 06:32 AM
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03-15-08, 07:44 AM
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If little skinny me can handle 43 mm deep Spinergys last October under full blown Santa Ana conditions--well, the 50-70 MPH crosswind gusts in Santa Ysabel got to me, but for the rest of the ride, I gladly accepted some sensitivity to crosswinds for better aero into headwind gusts--you should have no trouble with Zipp 404s (admittedy deeper) in 20 MPH gusts. But if you do, feel free to trade with me. I readily admit that I don't fancy ever riding in 50-70 MPH wind gusts again (aero wheels or not), but I don't think 20 MPH gusts are really anything to be too concerned about.
you were just dumb.
besides, i think you overestimated that wind you were in...i've met you and you don't have enough ass to keep yourself from becoming airborne in 50 - 70mph winds. you and happytime can wear the same clothes.
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Forecast said 25 mph today. Couple of the palms swaying in the wind on today's ride. Ahh, the things we do for fun!
Ya see, that's why I stick with cheap wheels. No sailing for this boy!
Ya see, that's why I stick with cheap wheels. No sailing for this boy!
03-15-08, 06:41 PM
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Today was all about drafting.
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