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Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-08, 04:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,781
Posted By TarmacAG

Where can I get a pair of those front wheel hubs?

Where can I get a pair of those front wheel hubs?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-08, 04:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 698
Posted By TarmacAG

Really? I am 5'7.5. I should be riding a 54, but...

Really? I am 5'7.5. I should be riding a 54, but since specialized has a longer top tube I went with a 52.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-08, 04:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 698
Posted By TarmacAG

I had a feeling that was the case. Roughly, how...

I had a feeling that was the case. Roughly, how far forward should it be moved?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-08, 04:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 698
Posted By TarmacAG

Is this what you mean?

Is this what you mean?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-08, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 698
Posted By TarmacAG

Help With Fitting (Pic Inclusive)

I purchased a new saddle recently and haven't bothered fitting myself correctly with it. In fact since I got this bike in October, I haven't thoroughly fitted myself. Here are the pictures. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-08, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 633
Posted By TarmacAG

Angle of seat?

I have been experiencing a great deal of pain on 30+ mile rides in my upper crotch region. I have a feeling the angle of the seat might have someting to do with it. Right now I have it angled ever so...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-08, 07:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 936
Posted By TarmacAG

Your head.

Your head.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 08:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,570
Posted By TarmacAG

Yes. For the past two summers I've worked at law...

Yes. For the past two summers I've worked at law firms. My goal is the naval academy. Serve 5 years, go to law school...JAG for another couple years. Then transfer into some political op type job. I...
11-25-08, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 703
Posted By TarmacAG

Help me choose an HRM

I am looking to get a Heart Rate Monitor. Here is what I am looking for:

1. $120 or less
2. Extremely accurate
3. Ability to upload and see how much time was spent in each zone
4. The potential...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 07:52 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,577
Posted By TarmacAG

Leave Dick out of this.

Leave Dick out of this.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,570
Posted By TarmacAG

At the independent shop what type of free stuff...

At the independent shop what type of free stuff do you get?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 07:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,570
Posted By TarmacAG

Okay. I'll skip that then. I've...

Okay. I'll skip that then.




I've worked at two law firms in the past two years and was very pleased. Made a couple hundred bucks per month for minimal amounts of work and got free lunch...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,570
Posted By TarmacAG

We can work something out if you change that...

We can work something out if you change that avatar of yours.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 07:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,570
Posted By TarmacAG

Should or Should I Not?

....work at Performance Bike this summer?

So here is the deal. I am in high school (10th grade going into 11th) and sent my application/resume in. Got a response quickly and they want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,898
Posted By TarmacAG

Unless you can do your own repairs don't expect...

Unless you can do your own repairs don't expect anything from performance in the mechanic's department. If distance is your thing, and racing is not...does DA/Ultegra give you any benefits over...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-08, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By TarmacAG

I've always followed the lowball theory of...

I've always followed the lowball theory of negotiation. It has saved me a ton of cash. One day I went through craigslist, compiled an email list of all bikes I was interested in, and sent each one a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By TarmacAG

Interesting. I'm sure if you told them about your...

Interesting. I'm sure if you told them about your cause, they'd be more then happy to sign. Out of curiosity what goes on at those presentations?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,013
Posted By TarmacAG

..

..
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-08, 05:41 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,912
Posted By TarmacAG

Why not?

Why not?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-08, 09:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,648
Posted By TarmacAG

Tarmac SL2

Tarmac SL2
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-08, 07:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 909
Posted By TarmacAG

Is this the listing? ...

Is this the listing?
...
11-19-08, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 496
Posted By TarmacAG

Would this work?

I'm already getting anxious for the next road racing season, and need something to do in between. The problem is I don't have a cross specific bike. For my road races and road riding I use my tarmac....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-08, 04:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,051
Posted By TarmacAG

I didn't know there were pros.

I didn't know there were pros.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-08, 04:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,839
Posted By TarmacAG

Pics or it didn't happen.

Pics or it didn't happen.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-08, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,009
Posted By TarmacAG

Specialized usually runs a longer top tube. For...

Specialized usually runs a longer top tube. For example my 52 tarmac has 53.7 top tube.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-08, 04:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,171
Posted By TarmacAG

UPS screwed me over too today. Was expecting some...

UPS screwed me over too today. Was expecting some new winter clothing, so I'd be able to ride comfortably in the lower temps. My stuff better be here tomorrow.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-08, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 946
Posted By TarmacAG

Don't worry the frame isn't carbon fiber. It...

Don't worry the frame isn't carbon fiber. It looks like its a steel frame. But if it were to be carbon fiber, it could cause erosion.
11-19-08, 12:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,083
Posted By TarmacAG

Lance, does he have a chance?

Whether you like it or not he's back. The question is, does he actually have a shot at any stage wins on the tour?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-08, 08:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,285
Posted By TarmacAG

Clearly you've never ridden a tarmac.

Clearly you've never ridden a tarmac.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-08, 06:20 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,544
Posted By TarmacAG

Pcad, behave yourself.

Pcad, behave yourself.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 09:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,870
Posted By TarmacAG

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UZZy-jBGEU ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UZZy-jBGEU



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBGKbPDvNto



So are you ready to make the switch?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 09:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,870
Posted By TarmacAG

This is why Pcad should go campy...

More letters per dollar.

Campagnolo Record -16 Letters
(11 Speed Record)

1. Cost per Letter $162.50



Shimano Dura Ace -14 Letters
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 508
Posted By TarmacAG

Theory of six degrees would suggest that it is...

Theory of six degrees would suggest that it is directly correlated.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 07:07 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 08:21 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,544
Posted By TarmacAG

Now the question one must ask is which is lighter...

Now the question one must ask is which is lighter per serving, cytomax or accelerade?
11-18-08, 08:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,921
Posted By TarmacAG

What are those things on his feet?

What are those things on his feet?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-08, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 922
Posted By TarmacAG

Very interesting racing. Some guy was riding a...

Very interesting racing. Some guy was riding a saeco cannondale, with what looked to be 9 speed components. Then one of the Belgian's was riding a c50 rear on the dirt roads. Racing technique isn't...
11-16-08, 12:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,994
Posted By TarmacAG

Help me understand the push..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kZSzB4kEE8

If you go to second 42, you'll see the rider pushing the phonak rider on the descent. Why does he do this? Isn't it a bit dangerous on a descent going 62...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-08, 11:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,510
Posted By TarmacAG

Favorite: 1. PBK 2. Ebay Least...

Favorite:
1. PBK
2. Ebay


Least Favorite:
1. I've only ordered one thing from performance. And what was supposed to take 5 days took one month.
2. I used smart bike parts, but was upset with...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-08, 10:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,047
Posted By TarmacAG

He's got 2k + to spend. I had $750.

He's got 2k + to spend. I had $750.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-08, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,047
Posted By TarmacAG

I don't like either. Poor options on both sides....

I don't like either. Poor options on both sides. The onix being the lower end for orbea and the madone is just a commercialized carbon bike. Have you considered ridley?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-08, 08:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 922
Posted By TarmacAG

Thank god! I do have a problem though with...

Thank god! I do have a problem though with versus. Their "cyclism sundays" has about 2 minutes of coverage per stage.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-08, 10:45 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 30,070
Posted By TarmacAG

I am 5'7.5 and have a 31 inseam. I recently...

I am 5'7.5 and have a 31 inseam. I recently purchased a 52 tarmac, which I got for racing and doing rides 60 miles or less. The TT is 53.7 and fits pretty well. Occasionally my neck will hurt, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-08, 10:13 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,913
Posted By TarmacAG

http://www.flitwheels.com/onlinestore.html ...

http://www.flitwheels.com/onlinestore.html

Unbeatable price. I'm getting some wheels from there after Christmas.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-08, 09:15 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,913
Posted By TarmacAG

Personally I think wheel upgrades are overrated....

Personally I think wheel upgrades are overrated. As someone who rides on crappy wheels (ALX 330), I keep up with people on zipps, HED'S, bora's, lightweights, etc just fine. What would be most...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-08, 06:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,342
Posted By TarmacAG

I doubt the guy has any real lawyers. Maybe his...

I doubt the guy has any real lawyers. Maybe his brother-in-law lent him a favor. Lets face it, SBR just won't be able to profit enough after the cost of rent, staff, etc. in NY to afford an attorney...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-08, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 335
Posted By TarmacAG

Anyone have the weight on this?

http://thebikerack.com/itemdetails.cfm?id=863
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-08, 07:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 961
Posted By TarmacAG

Good deal. I got the '05 tarmac comp (same frame...

Good deal. I got the '05 tarmac comp (same frame as the expert, just with a compact) for $750 with 150 miles on it. Not a single scratch on it. Pictured it weighs in at 19 flat (using the bathroom...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-08, 07:03 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,236
Posted By TarmacAG

I think Pcad is just jealous he isn't creative...

I think Pcad is just jealous he isn't creative enough to think of a name.
11-15-08, 07:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,152
Posted By TarmacAG

Quick question on this...This season will be my...

Quick question on this...This season will be my first year of racing (I'm 15 years old). I was under the impression that I could only race juniors. Am I able to race in Cat 5? And then upgrade to 4,...
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