Diminishing returns
09-08-10 | 12:13 PM
#51
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Bikes: Three road bikes. Two track bikes.
Actually, PRO is buying the best bike you can afford and then doing the rest of your talking with your legs. What you are describing is POSEUR.
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Cat 2 Track, Cat 3 Road.
"If you’re new enough [to racing] that you would ask such question, then i would hazard a guess that if you just made up a workout that sounded hard to do, and did it, you’d probably get faster." --the tiniest sprinter
Cat 2 Track, Cat 3 Road.
"If you’re new enough [to racing] that you would ask such question, then i would hazard a guess that if you just made up a workout that sounded hard to do, and did it, you’d probably get faster." --the tiniest sprinter
09-08-10 | 12:15 PM
#52
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Peloton Shelter Dog
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09-08-10 | 12:18 PM
#53
Lost
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From: nutley, nj
09-08-10 | 12:31 PM
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grilled cheesus
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Bikes: 2010 CAAD9 Custom, 06 Giant TCR C2 & 05 Specialized Hardrock Sport
^^^^ that's hawt.
later.
later.
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09-08-10 | 01:07 PM
#60
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From: Haunchyville
IMO "pro" would be making a sustainable living for yourself and any family you may have. And by my definition and what I have learned on BF of typical cyclists salaries/earnings/winnings not many of the people who are paid or given something to ride should be considered 'pro'.
09-08-10 | 01:27 PM
#62
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The larger Fujinon binocs run $5k+ and that's before you purchase the tripod (not cheap for a good one). Here's one of their larger models @ $15k -> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Binocular.html
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09-08-10 | 01:35 PM
#63
Has coddling tendencies.
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From: Topanga Canyon
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09-08-10 | 02:30 PM
#66
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Peloton Shelter Dog
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900 grams is very light for a CF race frame boys.
09-08-10 | 02:34 PM
#67
You gonna eat that?
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From: Fort Worth, Texas Church of Hopeful Uncertainty
Bikes: 1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist, 1973 Schwinn Varsity, 1983 Raleigh Marathon, 1994 Nishiki Sport XRS
Me too. I'm pretty happy with my 23.7 lb. bike rockin' first generation SIS. I dare say I got a lot better bike for the money since I only paid $50. Diminishing returns indeed.
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09-08-10 | 03:38 PM
#68
Has coddling tendencies.
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From: Topanga Canyon
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I've seen the pictures and videos of those shattered lightweight race bikes. Is it worth the risk at your age?
09-08-10 | 03:38 PM
#69
Has coddling tendencies.
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From: Topanga Canyon
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09-08-10 | 03:44 PM
#71
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Agreed. The justification I use to getting a more expensive bike/component/thingie is everything I have/do has gotten me here and I deserve something cool, lighter, more aero, etc. and I'll buy it just based on that. Retailers love me. Plus, I'm big and I'll take any real or imagined help I can get to scooting up the hills a little faster or easier.
09-08-10 | 04:14 PM
#72
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Peloton Shelter Dog
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I weigh 170 lbs gringo. Dripping wet. That's not exactly Clydesdale material. Besides which the Addict frame strikes me as fully capable of supporting 200 lb riders on 60 mph descents. It appears to be built like a brick shlithouse, regardless of its feathery weight. It is an impressive bit of CF engineering and design.
09-08-10 | 04:16 PM
#73
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Peloton Shelter Dog
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Agreed. The justification I use to getting a more expensive bike/component/thingie is everything I have/do has gotten me here and I deserve something cool, lighter, more aero, etc. and I'll buy it just based on that. Retailers love me. Plus, I'm big and I'll take any real or imagined help I can get to scooting up the hills a little faster or easier.
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09-08-10 | 04:17 PM
#74
Still can't climb
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From: Limey in Taiwan
do they sell that scott frame as just frame?
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