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Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-11, 06:37 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 39,162
Posted By Vicelord

While I can't vouch for the new BMC aluminum...

While I can't vouch for the new BMC aluminum frames, I will say that my Easton aluminum bike (mtb) has been straight up awsesome for years.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-11, 04:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,468
Posted By Vicelord

Just got three Amgen Hincapie jerseys shipped to...

Just got three Amgen Hincapie jerseys shipped to my house for $44
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-11, 01:36 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,272
Posted By Vicelord

the irony of this comment is awesome! I do...

the irony of this comment is awesome!

I do both mtb and road in the dark. I've crashed a ton on the mtb at night, but I am also much more visible on the road bike at night.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-11, 01:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,537
Posted By Vicelord

I hang my Superflash on my Fizik seat bag because...

I hang my Superflash on my Fizik seat bag because it won't fit on my aero seat post.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-11, 11:27 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,272
Posted By Vicelord

The most well thought out statement in this...

The most well thought out statement in this thread. Thank you banerjek.

People are straight up stupid sometimes.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 07:02 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 12,624
Posted By Vicelord

:d

:d
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 06:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,819
Posted By Vicelord

joke or not, that may end up happening soon LOL. ...

joke or not, that may end up happening soon LOL.

It's still a work in progress (the new routes that is) and I'm in the process or writing descriptions, etc. I had a nice list and had to trash it...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 05:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,819
Posted By Vicelord

I fail to see how this applies to my questions......

I fail to see how this applies to my questions... It's not about me, that's my point. These are some of my favorite places to ride, and they are popular local roads, with the emphasis being on...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 05:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,819
Posted By Vicelord

In one way or another, I've been on all of these...

In one way or another, I've been on all of these streets, that's how I know to send people on them.

It's just very difficult to look at the routes from the perspective of someone who does not...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 05:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,819
Posted By Vicelord

Would anyone be interested in critiquing the...

Would anyone be interested in critiquing the other routes if I posted them here?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 04:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,819
Posted By Vicelord

I only wish I could devote half of my work day to...

I only wish I could devote half of my work day to follow some bicyclist around and hand them water bottles. :D

As for better riding, hell yeah there is better riding than downtown scottsdale......
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 04:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,468
Posted By Vicelord

how long do you find your battery lasting on low...

how long do you find your battery lasting on low setting? I did a 2:15 minute ride last week and the weather was mid 60's... when I got home, the power light was half red half green.

If their...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 04:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,819
Posted By Vicelord

Great point, I wish these roads weren't all dead...

Great point, I wish these roads weren't all dead ends.

If anyone is really bored and wants to help re-route it and still get the same elevation gains, be my guest.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 04:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,819
Posted By Vicelord

I hear that.... all of the other routes are out...

I hear that.... all of the other routes are out and back and easy simple directions. I'm looking into getting a garmin 800 for these rides and taking a deposit to borrow it.

As for ROUkie's...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 04:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,819
Posted By Vicelord

I didn't realize it would be difficult for people...

I didn't realize it would be difficult for people to look at a ride and based on elevation, distance, and a graph, not be able to judge its difficulty.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 04:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,819
Posted By Vicelord

both. I'm assuming there will be a mix of...

both. I'm assuming there will be a mix of triples, compacts, and standards. Mostly rented bicycles in the past years. I'm trying to switch up the routes because a lot of guests who come every year...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 03:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,819
Posted By Vicelord

Not a beginner riding around on platform pedals...

Not a beginner riding around on platform pedals wearing gym shorts, but not a pro cyclist either. The average person who considers themselves a "cyclist" rather than a person who races or "rides...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 03:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,819
Posted By Vicelord

I made this route specifically to hit all the...

I made this route specifically to hit all the local climbs. It's so flat around here and most of the climbing streets dead end at the preserve, so if you want to climb, you're going to hit a dead end...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 03:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,819
Posted By Vicelord

For An Intermediate Cyclist, How Difficult Would This Be?

I'm just gearing up for the travel season, I'm putting together some new rides to hand out to cyclists ranging from beginner to advanced. I just created a new one and wanted to see what most would...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 02:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,304
Posted By Vicelord

I second this. I have a friend who works at a...

I second this. I have a friend who works at a restaurant and often gets home at 10-11pm, and we will ride sometimes from 12-3 or so. There isn't much traffic and when we catch a red light, we can...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 01:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,953
Posted By Vicelord

HTFU does not apply in a situation where your...

HTFU does not apply in a situation where your weiner goes numb.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 01:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,953
Posted By Vicelord

Interesting. I was a 143 on the assometer as...

Interesting. I was a 143 on the assometer as well, which is actually what the stock saddle is (roughly) but it's so flat the edges drop off instead of curve. He thought that might be the problem....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,953
Posted By Vicelord

Puts me on the assometer, measures things, and...

Puts me on the assometer, measures things, and tells me to try a different saddle. He recommended the Scratch Pro and that's the first one I've tried. It's obviously not working.

I'm just...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,953
Posted By Vicelord

I've adjusted a little bit, but it doesn't seem...

I've adjusted a little bit, but it doesn't seem to help a lot. My fitter does the removal/installation of the saddles, and tells me how it needs to be set up.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 12:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,953
Posted By Vicelord

Thanks genius. I plan to try as many as I can,...

Thanks genius. I plan to try as many as I can, obviously, but a little assistance in which ones to try sooner rather than later might help me find one that is so perfect, I don't need to try them all.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 12:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,953
Posted By Vicelord

New Saddle Time... OW

Hopefully some of you experts can weigh in here regarding saddles.

I've spent 2,000+ miles on my BMC Road Racer's stock saddle over the summer. I've never really liked it, but didn't dislike it...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-11, 09:48 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 200,649
Posted By Vicelord

17.71 with 105 pedals and full small fizik seat...

17.71 with 105 pedals and full small fizik seat bag. All stock except for a Prologo Scratch Pro.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,341
Posted By Vicelord

+500 oh Bicycle Haus. Nice people, great...

+500 oh Bicycle Haus. Nice people, great inventory, and my favorite LBS by far.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,958
Posted By Vicelord

Let me know when borax makes HE detergent.

Let me know when borax makes HE detergent.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 05:17 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 39,162
Posted By Vicelord

My castelli bib held up very well when I crashed...

My castelli bib held up very well when I crashed last weekend as well. Good stuff!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 05:16 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 12,624
Posted By Vicelord

And if it were made in the USA, it would mean...

And if it were made in the USA, it would mean three things:

It's more expensive than its most similar competitors
Its warranty likely won't be honored when it breaks
It's likely of inferior...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 04:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,468
Posted By Vicelord

LMAO, I came here to post the same thing.

LMAO, I came here to post the same thing.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 04:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,008
Posted By Vicelord

It wasn't about his BMC. What's it to ya'?

It wasn't about his BMC. What's it to ya'?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 04:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,008
Posted By Vicelord

The bottom bracket on the BMC is extremely stiff,...

The bottom bracket on the BMC is extremely stiff, and is very good at transferring power. The first time I rode mine, I noticed the instant acceleration; compared to the FPQuattro and Roubaix it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 02:33 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,341
Posted By Vicelord

My past few rides have seemed like absolute cake....

My past few rides have seemed like absolute cake. I've been setting personal records on Strava segments that I've ridden over all summer, I've been holding higher averages on rides, and riding longer...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,958
Posted By Vicelord

mine came with a mesh bag to "reduce wear and...

mine came with a mesh bag to "reduce wear and piling." I'm assuming it came with the bib but my LBS takes care of me so maybe it was one they don't normally give out? IDK.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 12:47 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 12,624
Posted By Vicelord

I spent 10% of my yearly salary on a bicycle....

I spent 10% of my yearly salary on a bicycle. It's the most important posession in the world to me and it's my best friend, so I didn't mind the price.

That said, I don't notice as huge a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 12:42 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,341
Posted By Vicelord

There are lots of us in Phoenix. Just don't...

There are lots of us in Phoenix.

Just don't be a ***** and stop riding in the summer like lots of people do here.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 12:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,958
Posted By Vicelord

I've not had any issues like yours, machine...

I've not had any issues like yours, machine washing with my other clothes seems to work great. I put the Assos bib in its bag and wash everything in my LG front loading machine. I use only unscented...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-11, 08:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,812
Posted By Vicelord

Good deal man. Don't like the bull**** scare you...

Good deal man. Don't like the bull**** scare you off.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-10-11, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 680
Posted By Vicelord

yeah, I know, right?!

yeah, I know, right?!
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-10-11, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 680
Posted By Vicelord

Lol.... Actually I was covering my brakes, hit a...

Lol.... Actually I was covering my brakes, hit a crazy bump and locked up my saint brakes. Went over the front of the bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-11, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 680
Posted By Vicelord

I think 10, he said 12 but I think 10... not many...

I think 10, he said 12 but I think 10... not many but I am still happy.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 680
Posted By Vicelord

hahahaha yeah I know it's just some scrapes, but...

hahahaha yeah I know it's just some scrapes, but I feel the pain I endured while picking the rocks out and pouring all that peroxide on it makes it ok to post the pic.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 680
Posted By Vicelord

First Mountain Bike Race, First Podium Finish

Entered my first ever mtb race yesterday. Was extremely apprehensive prior to it thinking it was going to be a crash course, and as it turned out I was correct. On the first 5 turns, there were 6...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-11, 09:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,812
Posted By Vicelord

Sucks man but glad it sounds like you're ok. ...

Sucks man but glad it sounds like you're ok.

I took a nasty fall in a mtb race today. Looked worse than it was luckily I was able to finish and still got second in my age group.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-11, 02:43 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,119
Posted By Vicelord

I think I'm living proof that un-funny people...

I think I'm living proof that un-funny people shouldn't try to be funny, especially on the internet where unless you have been around someone for an extended period of time, it can go completely...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-11, 02:38 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 12,050
Posted By Vicelord

would be been funnier to say since you're a slow...

would be been funnier to say since you're a slow female you don't shave your legs.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-11, 02:35 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,119
Posted By Vicelord

Are you really searching my name in public...

Are you really searching my name in public records?

OK, that oficially creeps me out.

Stalker'ish behavior.

whatever, I'm done with this thread now. The moderator who talks crap left...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-11, 01:54 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 7,119
Posted By Vicelord

I could easily go on a 40/50 mile ride in Phoenix...

I could easily go on a 40/50 mile ride in Phoenix with less than 200 feet of elevation gain.
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