Sparks in Dry Brush
11-08-11, 12:56 PM
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Sparks in Dry Brush
With Winter approaching, I thought we could go over the topics one could create a thread on that would provide hours of entertainment while waiting for the weather to clear up. Feel free to add to the list.
Weight vs. Aero
Campy or Shimano
Wearing pro team kits when you're not a pro
Aero bars on a regular road bike
and recently added, how to time a century
Weight vs. Aero
Campy or Shimano
Wearing pro team kits when you're not a pro
Aero bars on a regular road bike
and recently added, how to time a century
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11-08-11, 12:58 PM
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Has "To wave or not" been beaten to death?
11-08-11, 01:05 PM
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Should I shave ? And why ?
Will aluminum frames wear out ?
Tubulars or clinchers ?
Will aluminum frames wear out ?
Tubulars or clinchers ?
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11-08-11, 01:07 PM
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11-08-11, 01:26 PM
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Trainers and/or rollers. Average speed on trainers and/or rollers 
11-08-11, 01:53 PM
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redundant threads about other redundant threads.... sparks in dry brush? nay... fission!
11-08-11, 01:56 PM
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Carbon clinchers.
Clinchers vs tubulars.
"should I shave?"
Power meter vs hrm.
What average speed do I need to be competitive in cat 5?
vi vs emacs. Just kidding, everyone knows the answer to that.
Clinchers vs tubulars.
"should I shave?"
Power meter vs hrm.
What average speed do I need to be competitive in cat 5?
vi vs emacs. Just kidding, everyone knows the answer to that.
11-08-11, 02:12 PM
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SRAM vs. Shimano vs. Campagnolo
Mechanical Shifting vs. Electronic
Helmet, or not.
Mechanical Shifting vs. Electronic
Helmet, or not.
11-08-11, 02:13 PM
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How about a good "my average speed is faster than your average speed" thread.
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11-08-11, 02:36 PM
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These are all great ideas, but for content that keeps you coming back for more day after day....
you simply cannot beat a good poop thread.
you simply cannot beat a good poop thread.
11-08-11, 02:56 PM
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How about compact crankset vs. standard crankset thread?
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Specialized Tarmac, lasts a lifetime, or until it breaks.
11-08-11, 02:59 PM
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What makes Ti indestructible?
Oh wait . . .
Oh wait . . .
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11-08-11, 03:06 PM
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Man, where's Ryanf or R600DuraAce when you need them. They could usually manage to keep everyone entertained through the winter.
11-08-11, 03:08 PM
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Is weight negligible on flats?
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11-08-11, 03:43 PM
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What is a comfortable saddle?
Which sub $1000 bike is better?
Which sub $1000 bike is better?