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02-07-23, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by big john
My friend had an Amp fork on a Litespeed hardtail. He had the lightest and most expensive mtb of anyone I knew back then. I think the fork only had like 63mm of travel. Maybe less.
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02-07-23, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by big john
I had a Girvin fork on a K2 bike. Took a big hit pretty well and had a stiff, flex free chassis, but didn't like small bumps and the geometry did weird things when it compressed. When the little shock blew out I put a Manitou on which improved the ride.
Steen X-100 with a leading link fork
that little bike was a rocket
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02-07-23, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by BillyD
Definitely favorable:
"Used correctly, caffeine can help you lift more, run faster and cycle farther."
"Whether consumed via coffee, a workout supplement or an energy drink, caffeine tends to improve performance by an average of 2 to 5 percent, said Brad Schoenfeld, a professor of exercise science at the Lehman College in the Bronx and director of the school’s human performance and fitness program. While caffeine moderately improves anaerobic activities (intense, shorter workouts), like weight lifting, sprinting and high-intensity interval training, it appears to show the most benefit with aerobic efforts (less intense, longer exercises), like swimming, cycling and jogging."
For a 150 lb person, 2 cups of coffee taken an hour before exercise produces optimum results.
"Used correctly, caffeine can help you lift more, run faster and cycle farther."
"Whether consumed via coffee, a workout supplement or an energy drink, caffeine tends to improve performance by an average of 2 to 5 percent, said Brad Schoenfeld, a professor of exercise science at the Lehman College in the Bronx and director of the school’s human performance and fitness program. While caffeine moderately improves anaerobic activities (intense, shorter workouts), like weight lifting, sprinting and high-intensity interval training, it appears to show the most benefit with aerobic efforts (less intense, longer exercises), like swimming, cycling and jogging."
For a 150 lb person, 2 cups of coffee taken an hour before exercise produces optimum results.
So 6 cups should mean even better performance. Right?
02-07-23, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by big john
They claim 18.2 pounds for this one with 45mm tires. The same model with a rigid fork is only 45 grams lighter.
I can't help with the ugliness.
I can't help with the ugliness.
One of the chicks on our Race team has a gravel bike with this fork. I don’t get muddy, so I don’t understand the attraction.
02-07-23, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by t2p
my odd ball fork thing started in the early 70’s with this bike
Steen X-100 with a leading link fork
that little bike was a rocket
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02-07-23, 12:21 PM
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As I reported last week on 2/2 that I fell on ice while walking my bike. No problem;em to me or my Colnago. That was Thursday and I ride Fri, Sat, Sun with no problems. Yesterday, Monday, I started aching on the left side of my chest like a bruised rib or something. By 7 PM, I could hardly move with out a stabbing pain and still can't.
Talk about a delay, no pain whatsoever and now can't move, cough, etc. Anyone ever experience something like this. No pain for four days and then,Bam!
Talk about a delay, no pain whatsoever and now can't move, cough, etc. Anyone ever experience something like this. No pain for four days and then,Bam!
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
As I reported last week on 2/2 that I fell on ice while walking my bike. No problem;em to me or my Colnago. That was Thursday and I ride Fri, Sat, Sun with no problems. Yesterday, Monday, I started aching on the left side of my chest like a bruised rib or something. By 7 PM, I could hardly move with out a stabbing pain and still can't.
Talk about a delay, no pain whatsoever and now can't move, cough, etc. Anyone ever experience something like this. No pain for four days and then,Bam!
Talk about a delay, no pain whatsoever and now can't move, cough, etc. Anyone ever experience something like this. No pain for four days and then,Bam!
It's always been the next morning for me - "Owwww, what did I do to myself this time?"
02-07-23, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
As I reported last week on 2/2 that I fell on ice while walking my bike. No problem;em to me or my Colnago. That was Thursday and I ride Fri, Sat, Sun with no problems. Yesterday, Monday, I started aching on the left side of my chest like a bruised rib or something. By 7 PM, I could hardly move with out a stabbing pain and still can't.
Talk about a delay, no pain whatsoever and now can't move, cough, etc. Anyone ever experience something like this. No pain for four days and then,Bam!
Talk about a delay, no pain whatsoever and now can't move, cough, etc. Anyone ever experience something like this. No pain for four days and then,Bam!
I think you need to send me the emonda stat. The end is near.
I hope you feel better. Bruised rib maybe? Cracked Rib?
02-07-23, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
So 6 cups should mean even better performance. Right?
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02-07-23, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
Anyone ever experience something like this. No pain for four days and then,Bam!
There have been times I went "running" and two or even several days later my knee started hurting a bit. It seems the running must have triggered it, but the lag time is curious.
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02-07-23, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
I think you need to send me the emonda stat. The end is near.
I hope you feel better. Bruised rib maybe? Cracked Rib?
I hope you feel better. Bruised rib maybe? Cracked Rib?
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02-07-23, 02:03 PM
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I just got some junk email from my local Trek store. They advertise they have "Fully Custom" Trek bikes available.
To my mind, a "Fully Custom" bike means custom geometry, which I am confident they do NOT offer. Should I call them and harass them for false advertising?
To my mind, a "Fully Custom" bike means custom geometry, which I am confident they do NOT offer. Should I call them and harass them for false advertising?
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Originally Posted by datlas
I just got some junk email from my local Trek store. They advertise they have "Fully Custom" Trek bikes available.
To my mind, a "Fully Custom" bike means custom geometry, which I am confident they do NOT offer. Should I call them and harass them for false advertising?
To my mind, a "Fully Custom" bike means custom geometry, which I am confident they do NOT offer. Should I call them and harass them for false advertising?
02-07-23, 02:06 PM
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I actually would not mind a custom geometry Crabon Fiber bike someday, but I don't have 10+ large lying around.
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Originally Posted by datlas
I actually would not mind a custom geometry Crabon Fiber bike someday, but I don't have 10+ large lying around.
02-07-23, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
You could get there with a class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff gets the pot of gold while all the class members get coupons.
Sign me up. Mojo you gunna represent us?
02-07-23, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
I just got some junk email from my local Trek store. They advertise they have "Fully Custom" Trek bikes available.
To my mind, a "Fully Custom" bike means custom geometry, which I am confident they do NOT offer. Should I call them and harass them for false advertising?
To my mind, a "Fully Custom" bike means custom geometry, which I am confident they do NOT offer. Should I call them and harass them for false advertising?
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Originally Posted by datlas
To my mind, a "Fully Custom" bike means custom geometry
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
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02-07-23, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Maybe datlas' mind is wrong?
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02-07-23, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
You could get there with a class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff gets the pot of gold while all the class members get coupons.
Mind you, that's just the frame.
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02-07-23, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Not this time
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02-07-23, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Yes, but you would say that, woudn't you?
Do you beat your wife often?
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Originally Posted by datlas
Your Jedi mind tricks won't work on me.
Do you beat your wife often?
Do you beat your wife often?
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Originally Posted by datlas
Your Jedi mind tricks won't work on me.
Do you beat your wife often?
Do you beat your wife often?
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