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04-28-15, 09:43 PM
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04-28-15, 09:48 PM
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04-28-15, 09:52 PM
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cowboy, steel horse, etc
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04-28-15, 10:01 PM
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Here is something you cyclists don't probably know. While cyclists can "upgrade" their bikes and equipment to buy speed, swimmers do the exact same thing with their suit. These technology suits are hydrophobic, offer insane compression and also are very buoyant pulling the swimmers hips more out of the water. The range for consumers is actually pretty affordable, some start at $100 and some are over $500, but not many. Only thing is that they only last for a small amount of races. They might only last 2 meets, maybe less than 10 events. Which can come down to $300 for less than 10 minutes of race time
They banned the full body suits, for the huge advantage they offered. I think the ruling is that a males suit cannot go over the belly button or below the knee caps.
Anyways I bring this up as I am purchasing my suit for this year tonight, and it is quite exciting. Cool thing about the suit, is that is has carbon fiber designed into the suit to offer more compression.
They banned the full body suits, for the huge advantage they offered. I think the ruling is that a males suit cannot go over the belly button or below the knee caps.
Anyways I bring this up as I am purchasing my suit for this year tonight, and it is quite exciting. Cool thing about the suit, is that is has carbon fiber designed into the suit to offer more compression.
04-28-15, 10:02 PM
#3281
Still kicking.
Ramona, one of the problems that stokers often have is that they can't get the seat back far enough. They feel cramped and that they need to raise their saddle which is often the case, however, the position is often a compromise on a tandem. Captains often have to compromise, too, but many tandem designs seem to affect the stoker's pedaling position more.
My wife has the same problem. Her saddle always seems low and that she can't apply the proper amount of power. She also gets pain in her hip joints, not sure why that is, but she doesn't get it on her singles. She already has a setback seat post on our tandem but she still can't get back far enough to get in the proper leg position over the cranks.
Anyway, no real suggestions other than that you are not alone.
My wife has the same problem. Her saddle always seems low and that she can't apply the proper amount of power. She also gets pain in her hip joints, not sure why that is, but she doesn't get it on her singles. She already has a setback seat post on our tandem but she still can't get back far enough to get in the proper leg position over the cranks.
Anyway, no real suggestions other than that you are not alone.
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04-28-15, 11:14 PM
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04-28-15, 11:29 PM
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Peloton Shelter Dog
State inspection here takes 5-10 minutes.
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04-28-15, 11:31 PM
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That Vette is about as perfect a sports car as I could ever imagine. Drove it with the targa roof panel out tonight. That will be fun in the warmer weather.
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04-28-15, 11:35 PM
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...by the time you sell that car, the dealer will probably have so much of your money that the alternator costs will be chump change. That looks like the sort of machine you want factory trained mechanics to work on, or some specialist guy who costs even more. 
The dealer mechs are worth it just because they get all the updated service bulletins on particular idiosyncratic problems.
The dealer mechs are worth it just because they get all the updated service bulletins on particular idiosyncratic problems.As for new wheels, these are fine, my guess is I wind up trading up to a later model used C7 Vette within 3-4 years anyway.
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04-29-15, 01:36 AM
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You shouldn't be learning that kind of stuff from me. I should strive to be a good influence here. Like @Heathpack is. But it's probably too late, isn't it?
You are fine just the way your are...
04-29-15, 01:42 AM
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Nice pic of the car, but I am more interested in the view you have from the top of Mt Doom. I've never seen it before. Any other pix?
04-29-15, 05:20 AM
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...check the Pistadex before you invest in a fixed gear. It's the leading market indicator.
In the dark ages, I rode a fixed from the middle of October till the first of February. I had a complete set of Campy cogs and chain rings to change at my whim. Back then, I had ample options for frames as I always had one lying around in various states of dis-use. But through a massive cleanup and sell off, my shelves are bare and I have to start anew.
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04-29-15, 05:26 AM
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04-29-15, 05:26 AM
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04-29-15, 06:29 AM
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No, I did it in my own. Took way longer than five days, I must say.
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04-29-15, 06:31 AM
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04-29-15, 06:39 AM
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I'm not a fan of white bikes. Especially the ones with a matte finish. The tri bike I put together on Monday was matte white. I washed my hands like five times and still had to wash off finger prints.
04-29-15, 06:46 AM
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You shouldn't be learning that kind of stuff from me. I should strive to be a good influence here. Like @Heathpack is. But it's probably too late, isn't it?
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04-29-15, 06:49 AM
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04-29-15, 07:06 AM
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04-29-15, 07:15 AM
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...check the Pistadex before you invest in a fixed gear. It's the leading market indicator.
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04-29-15, 07:20 AM
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Don't hesitate to swing by here and pick me up for a ride, ol' pal. 
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04-29-15, 07:25 AM
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My guess would be dampness-induced corrosion. Electricity and water do not play well together.
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