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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,287
Posted By dtret7

Your shopping disorder is getting in the way of...

Your shopping disorder is getting in the way of your cycling. If you have 5 grand or whatever to spend on bikes over the next few months forget this obsession on getting speedplay track specials for...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-09-09, 10:05 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,229
Posted By dtret7

The whole point of doing intervals is to not...

The whole point of doing intervals is to not replicate race situations but instead to isolate and focus on certain things. Strength and muscle recruitment patterns can be improved best on fresh legs.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 04:24 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,287
Posted By dtret7

you've never ridden out east ponce?

you've never ridden out east ponce?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 04:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,618
Posted By dtret7

that should happen with disc brakes too but I'm...

that should happen with disc brakes too but I'm still not convinced. The majority of force on the spokes comes from supporting your weight and that cycles with every wheel rotation which is faster...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 04:06 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,287
Posted By dtret7

uhhh hed3s? So you're going to start racing on...

uhhh hed3s? So you're going to start racing on the road or you just don't consider rides that leave the perimeter as recreational for some reason? Seriously aero wheels pretty much suck unless you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 03:49 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,287
Posted By dtret7

This is an example of why you should wait. 404s...

This is an example of why you should wait. 404s or cane creek enduro 50s are probably the best choice if you are going to be going on recreational road rides with them(though normal wheels would be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 03:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,618
Posted By dtret7

no, the maximum amount of force that a given...

no, the maximum amount of force that a given human can apply is also a function of cadence.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 01:30 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,287
Posted By dtret7

-This is really the last time I'm going to try to...

-This is really the last time I'm going to try to explain this to you. If you want to achieve your personal best you need to work on your spin. It clearly sucks otherwise you wouldn't think 49/13,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-08-09, 01:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,245
Posted By dtret7

You can probably recoup some of the cost of new...

You can probably recoup some of the cost of new wheels by selling your old ones.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 12:37 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,287
Posted By dtret7

-get bar plugs it's dangerous to ride without...

-get bar plugs it's dangerous to ride without them also tape. If you were trying to be nice to the people at the shop you should have bought new tape and plugs when you saw they threw yours out. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 12:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,618
Posted By dtret7

what you forget is that this force varies with...

what you forget is that this force varies with cadence which is also a function of ring size.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,287
Posted By dtret7

I would hardly call this stalking. I...

I would hardly call this stalking.

I specifically didn't take pictures of him because that would be kind of creepy and this should be kept about the jackass bike.

And yes you cannot have a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,287
Posted By dtret7

1) Why would they take off your tape and plugs. ...

1) Why would they take off your tape and plugs. Why did you leave the store without replacing them.
2) Like a lot of other people who build bikes for fashion your bars are too low and you ride...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 11:10 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,665
Posted By dtret7

Because he is completely unwilling to accept any...

Because he is completely unwilling to accept any advice whatsoever. Look at the other threads. up to $2000 for aero wheels but nothing for clipless pedals or even slotted cleats. You can't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 11:05 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,287
Posted By dtret7

seeing as you're not boasting how you smoked a...

seeing as you're not boasting how you smoked a bunch of roadies can we assume that your practice races yesterday didn't go so well?

I'm glad at least to see you're willing to train now. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 07:04 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,287
Posted By dtret7

because in this case the cheaper component will...

because in this case the cheaper component will work better whereas he doesn't yet have the knowledge to make an informed choice on the expensive one he clearly has a love for buying **** and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 06:06 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,665
Posted By dtret7

first of all there is something wrong with that...

first of all there is something wrong with that bike.
1) unplugged drops are dangerous and not legal for racing.
2) untaped ones are just dumb
3) it doesn't fit the owner
4) 49/13 is not a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-07-09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,229
Posted By dtret7

try track racing.

try track racing.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-07-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,245
Posted By dtret7

Well you're complaining about them whipping...

Well you're complaining about them whipping around so clearly they aren't all that pleasant to race on. Give yourself some credit, it was your legs not moderately light non-aero wheels that got and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-07-09, 07:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,245
Posted By dtret7

plenty of us "mere mortals" weigh a lot more than...

plenty of us "mere mortals" weigh a lot more than most pros and some of us, judging by the cav is god thread, can put out more power than the best of them. I doubt many heavy pro sprinters are on...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-07-09, 06:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,014
Posted By dtret7

like a madison or like a team pursuit?

like a madison or like a team pursuit?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-09, 06:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,618
Posted By dtret7

most of the momentum is in the spinning of the...

most of the momentum is in the spinning of the wheel not chain or cranks. How loaded the bike is makes no difference in how much momentum there is in the drivetrain.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,618
Posted By dtret7

incorrect.

incorrect.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-09, 04:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,618
Posted By dtret7

See it's not just physics.

See it's not just physics.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-09, 03:21 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,665
Posted By dtret7

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=545423...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=545423
He doesn't have 2k wheels yet but he's determined that if he's going to do this track thing he's going to do it right and that means aero race...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-09, 12:21 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,683,665
Posted By dtret7

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3601340458_055...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3601340458_0551d1b192_o.jpg

I'm pretty sure putting brakes on it would be tarck.
gripless plugless bars at tire height, hipster cysts, 103" when everyone...
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