Random Thought Thread, aka The RTT (**possible spoilers**)
04-04-13, 06:59 PM
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I'm certain I'm going to get shelled at Walla Walla. I have a hard time hanging with the local 3 field in road races (that's what I get for spending so much time on the track) and American 3's are reportedly a lot stronger (than Canadian). I probably should've signed up for the 4. Oh well.
04-04-13, 07:24 PM
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04-04-13, 07:59 PM
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The other was during a moto GP endurance race. Saw a half dozen drops on my face shield and then the front end left. I ended up hitting a concrete wall at 90-ish, the tires they had protecting the wall bounced me back on the track. After the paramedics had removed my helmet they all disappeared for a bit. On returning they pointed out the burning motorcycle that had flown over me and was now in the warm embrace of a bunch of Goodyears. They had headed for the hills and left me there when they saw the guy and bike tumbling at them.
Talk about needing a dose of HTFU.
Talk about needing a dose of HTFU.
04-04-13, 09:27 PM
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So maybe you'll be fine!
04-04-13, 09:32 PM
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I'm certain I'm going to get shelled at Walla Walla. I have a hard time hanging with the local 3 field in road races (that's what I get for spending so much time on the track) and American 3's are reportedly a lot stronger (than Canadian). I probably should've signed up for the 4. Oh well.
04-04-13, 09:41 PM
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I'm certain I'm going to get shelled at Walla Walla. I have a hard time hanging with the local 3 field in road races (that's what I get for spending so much time on the track) and American 3's are reportedly a lot stronger (than Canadian). I probably should've signed up for the 4. Oh well.
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04-04-13, 10:03 PM
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Canadians are badass crit racers. So good they were no longer allowed to ace in the US Pro Crit Championships. Couple years ago the first American was 4th if I remember correctly.
04-05-13, 05:11 AM
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East Coast Canadian Masters are very tough. A lot of ex-pros. Z-Team and SpiderTech are notable. On the P/1/2 side, Garneau has been been strong since I raced in the 80's.
04-05-13, 05:45 AM
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can't seem to find all the posts about srm/power tap/quark etc....
local email thread about stages: I had passed some stuff on to Ex. Guy got a new unit and initial tests seem to show some consistency and accuracy compared to power tap. Local coach on that thread is a big power tap guy. Seems to think that SRM has a tendency to be inconsistent. He's down on quark also.
Shop tried to sell me a Quark, but I don't have it in me to go there.
I'd buy a Stages to play with on my second bike, but they're not even available.
local email thread about stages: I had passed some stuff on to Ex. Guy got a new unit and initial tests seem to show some consistency and accuracy compared to power tap. Local coach on that thread is a big power tap guy. Seems to think that SRM has a tendency to be inconsistent. He's down on quark also.
Shop tried to sell me a Quark, but I don't have it in me to go there.
I'd buy a Stages to play with on my second bike, but they're not even available.
04-05-13, 05:54 AM
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04-05-13, 06:08 AM
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Updated the firmware on my Quarq to 18 last night. Very simple process, though I can't say I'm impressed that I had to buy $60 dongle to do it.
04-05-13, 06:51 AM
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04-05-13, 06:52 AM
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04-05-13, 06:58 AM
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SRAM Quarq S975. That I have on my race bike.
04-05-13, 07:02 AM
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gotcha.
if I can't swing another SRM I'm probably going to just guess and make up numbers on that bike.
if I can't swing another SRM I'm probably going to just guess and make up numbers on that bike.
04-05-13, 07:07 AM
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04-05-13, 07:08 AM
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can't seem to find all the posts about srm/power tap/quark etc....
local email thread about stages: I had passed some stuff on to Ex. Guy got a new unit and initial tests seem to show some consistency and accuracy compared to power tap. Local coach on that thread is a big power tap guy. Seems to think that SRM has a tendency to be inconsistent. He's down on quark also.
Shop tried to sell me a Quark, but I don't have it in me to go there.
I'd buy a Stages to play with on my second bike, but they're not even available.
local email thread about stages: I had passed some stuff on to Ex. Guy got a new unit and initial tests seem to show some consistency and accuracy compared to power tap. Local coach on that thread is a big power tap guy. Seems to think that SRM has a tendency to be inconsistent. He's down on quark also.
Shop tried to sell me a Quark, but I don't have it in me to go there.
I'd buy a Stages to play with on my second bike, but they're not even available.
Quark is from Star Trek:
04-05-13, 07:14 AM
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You're going to what? Pause and ask yourself if I give a ****. Silly geek people. Heavens.