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12-27-10 | 07:55 PM

#6151

LAJ

So it is

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From: Westminster, CO

Bikes: Luzerne, 684, Boreas, Wheelhouse, Alize©®, Bayamo, Cayo

Sorry to hear of your Grandmother, mzeffex.

12-27-10 | 07:56 PM

#6152

Herbie53

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From: Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by LowCel

I'm basing it off of my old training schedule when I was being coached. I don't completely understand his reasoning but I had pretty good results when I was being coached by him. I figure if it ain't broke don't fix it.

You inspired me to go do a 5 minute power test.... it was not impressive, but I did nearly barf a lung.

Your lowish HR and highish power are admirable. I have neither.

https://connect.garmin.com/activity/60838569

12-27-10 | 07:58 PM

#6153

Herbie53

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From: Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by mzeffex

Grandma's in the hospital.

sorry to hear that MZ.

Thoughts and Prayers.

12-27-10 | 07:58 PM

#6154

LAJ

So it is

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From: Westminster, CO

Bikes: Luzerne, 684, Boreas, Wheelhouse, Alize©®, Bayamo, Cayo

Quote:

Originally Posted by shovelhd

Don't let them steer you away from this idea, mz. Steel bikes are not generally flexy or mushy. It depends what bike, what condition, your capabilities, etc. A lot of flex comes from wheels, anyway, and they will be modern. I almost did the same thing with my Wojcik but decided to sell it to a collector and buy the Felt instead. I couldn't deal with wrecking an irreplaceable custom bike in a race.

I am basing this off of how mushy my 81 Puch is, shovelhd. It is super noodly, especially compared to my old Schwinn aluminum. It has 28 hole rims, with good tension, and it is still wishy-washy on speedy descents.

12-27-10 | 08:01 PM

#6155

LowCel

Throw the stick!!!!

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From: Charleston, WV

Bikes: GMC Denali

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herbie53

Well my peak 5 minutes since I got back on the bike in July is only 363 and I weigh 220 (going down but taking a while) so I would say you are most likely much stronger than I am. My previous peak 5 minutes was well over 400 so I have a long way to go.

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12-27-10 | 08:01 PM

#6156

wens

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From: Northeast Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by mzeffex

thanks jen and mm

It's not a very stiff frame BUT the wheels are 36 hole Deep Vs that are plenty stiff.

Best wishes for your grandmother. Hopefully she's feeling better soon.

12-27-10 | 08:02 PM

#6157

midgetmaestro

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From: Columbus, Ohio

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor From KC

PBK is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo slow!!!

No, Royal Mail/Customs/USPS is slow. If you have a complaint, take it up with them, don't bash pbk.

12-27-10 | 08:08 PM

#6158

Herbie53

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From: Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by LowCel

It looks like you are well on your way back and that you have some of that cursed natural ability. Nicely done, and your bikes look great!

12-27-10 | 08:11 PM

#6159

LowCel

Throw the stick!!!!

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From: Charleston, WV

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Herbie53

It looks like you are well on your way back and that you have some of that cursed natural ability. Nicely done, and your bikes look great!

Thanks, I don't have much natural ability at all, but luckily I'm too stupid and stubborn to know it.

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12-27-10 | 08:25 PM

#6160

Velo Gator

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Speaking of grandmas, mine mentioned something that she "saw on my Facebook profile."

WTF?

12-27-10 | 08:38 PM

#6161

Herbie53

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From: Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by LowCel

Thanks, I don't have much natural ability at all, but luckily I'm too stupid and stubborn to know it.

That right there is natural ability in road cycling.

12-27-10 | 08:43 PM

#6162

LowCel

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From: Charleston, WV

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Herbie53

That right there is natural ability in road cycling.

WOW, you're right. Tour de France here I come!!!

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12-27-10 | 08:45 PM

#6163

LAJ

So it is

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From: Westminster, CO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Velo Gator

Speaking of grandmas, mine mentioned something that she "saw on my Facebook profile."

WTF?

Facebook and Grandmas, and Moms, and other people that need not know, shouldn't mix.

12-27-10 | 09:01 PM

#6164

rjones28

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From: Norfolk, VA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mzeffex

Grandma's in the hospital.

Sorry to hear that.

12-27-10 | 09:09 PM

#6165

rjones28

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From: Norfolk, VA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Velo Gator

Speaking of grandmas, mine mentioned something that she "saw on my Facebook profile."

WTF?

If it's on the interwebz, folks are gonna find it. Even, old folks.

12-27-10 | 09:15 PM

#6166

truckstop

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mzeffex

Grandma's in the hospital.

Hope everything works out ok mz.

12-27-10 | 09:21 PM

#6167

truckstop

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It was TT night at ct class tonight.
I suck 20 watts less than I did when I started. Woohoo!

12-27-10 | 09:30 PM

#6168

chasmm

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From: Long Island, NY

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Thinking good thoughts for your grandmother, and the rest of your family mz...

12-27-10 | 09:38 PM

#6169

rjones28

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From: Norfolk, VA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by coasting

that's 2 challenges defined. anyone else going to commit to a challenge in the new year?

This route kind of intimidates me, so I'll plan to ride it at least once during 2011. I've ridden portions of the route before. Some of the long grades I've only driven.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/247926

12-27-10 | 09:38 PM

#6170

mzeffex

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From: Colorado

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Thanks everyone.

We're waiting on a phone call from the hospital.. she likely had a stroke.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rjones28

Are they talking about spectators feeding the cyclists? You know, like don't feed the bears?

12-27-10 | 09:52 PM

#6171

LAJ

So it is

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From: Westminster, CO

Those rollers will wake you right up, rjones. Looks like a nice challenging ride.

12-27-10 | 09:57 PM

#6172

kuf

Mrs. umd

Joined: Sep 2005

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From: Santa Barbara, CA

Bikes: Specialized Dolce Vita & Transition

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA_Esquire

Kuf do u have more pics of your mini with a bike on top?

A few, did you want to see how the rack was attached? It's a Yakima rack.

Quote:

Originally Posted by coasting

what's the matter with you? is it that you can't learn or won't learn. velo gator and velo vol both have mastered it.

maybe if you change your name to velo kuf you'll get it.

I thought I'd slip by because you'd be asleep!

12-27-10 | 09:57 PM

#6173

rjones28

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From: Norfolk, VA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LAJ

Those rollers will wake you right up, rjones. Looks like a nice challenging ride.

I have to downshift my car on a couple of those hills. That's why I'm intimidated.

12-27-10 | 09:58 PM

#6174

BLR_0719

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From: Atl, GA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velo Gator

Speaking of grandmas, mine mentioned something that she "saw on my Facebook profile."

WTF?

Grandma is omnipotent

12-27-10 | 10:01 PM

#6175

shovelhd

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From: Western MA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LAJ

OK, that's fair, but I spent a lot of years racing steel bikes...Miyata, Fuji, Basso. Some were stiffer than others. The real noodly bikes of the era were lugged aluminum, i.e. Alan, Vitus. So you can't draw finite conclusions based on material alone.