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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-19-09, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By roadgator

Pro's run the CF, but aluminum is still very...

Pro's run the CF, but aluminum is still very popular for amateurs, because it is a good bit cheaper for negligibly lower performance.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-12-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,705
Posted By roadgator

More mountaintop finishes! at least 100km of...

More mountaintop finishes!

at least 100km of total ITT, pretty please!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-17-09, 05:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,976
Posted By roadgator

I wasn't questioning if you calculated the...

I wasn't questioning if you calculated the kinetic energy correctly, merely pointing out that the metric is beside the point in this case. What matters is the change in momentum or impulse, m(v2-V2)...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-16-09, 07:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,976
Posted By roadgator

Wrong on two points here. First, its a poor...

Wrong on two points here.

First, its a poor assumption that your head will hit whatever it's going to hit with ALL of your forward speed. Sure, it's possible. However, if you fall over to your...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-16-09, 07:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,164
Posted By roadgator

One, you assume that LA was looking out for...

One, you assume that LA was looking out for Contador. Ok.........:roflmao2:

Second, water bottles get pitched on the side of the road. Leaving evidence out in public would not be a very good idea....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-15-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Posted By roadgator

You're kidding right?

You're kidding right?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-09, 06:14 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,961
Posted By roadgator

too slick. Half of an on line add is to...

too slick.

Half of an on line add is to convince the buyer you are in actual possession of the item you are trying to sell. A unique picture oh the frame taken by you might help. For all i know...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-12-09, 06:07 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 15,389
Posted By roadgator

wow. 4 pages of pointless bloviating over...

wow. 4 pages of pointless bloviating over road/mtn riding. Glad that one is settled.

So, if we're going to armchair race, how would Wiens have stacked up if he ever did pro road races?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,366
Posted By roadgator

If this were true, people would be having...

If this were true, people would be having catastrophic blowouts all the time on descents from sheered-off valve stems.

This "slipping" will never happen on a properly inflated tire, as far as i...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 06:01 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,542
Posted By roadgator

I LOL'd. Whoever cant at least crack a smile...

I LOL'd.

Whoever cant at least crack a smile at that is just fueling the up-tight roadie stereotype.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-09-09, 10:17 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 15,389
Posted By roadgator

Pace lines in a MTB race, has even been done...

Pace lines in a MTB race, has even been done before?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-09, 05:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,616
Posted By roadgator

Its better than Borat's unitard.

Its better than Borat's unitard.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-09, 04:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,763
Posted By roadgator

Sure, but what part of this does Frank subtract...

Sure, but what part of this does Frank subtract from?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-27-09, 03:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 955
Posted By roadgator

You're assuming kids are even watching the TDF.

You're assuming kids are even watching the TDF.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-26-09, 07:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,942
Posted By roadgator

Exactly. all I've seen him do with regards to...

Exactly. all I've seen him do with regards to "raising awareness about cancer," at least at this tour, is slapping on his cheesy hat when the cameras are on.

How about donating the prize money to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-26-09, 07:18 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 10,072
Posted By roadgator

Fair enough. Previous comments retracted. I'll...

Fair enough. Previous comments retracted. I'll still have my suspicions, but blood clots won't be the argument.

After all those juiced riders that came before Contador, its just too easy to assume...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-25-09, 11:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,552
Posted By roadgator

^^^ Lemond?

^^^ Lemond?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-25-09, 11:42 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,356
Posted By roadgator

But when he puts it on a hat to subtly mock...

But when he puts it on a hat to subtly mock Armstrong's own cheesy self-branding, it becomes kinda awesome.

In spite of believing he's juiced, I can still respect him, even like him as a rider....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-09, 09:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,344
Posted By roadgator

Just think, Cadel and Lance could save on...

Just think, Cadel and Lance could save on body-guard bills!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-09, 09:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,451
Posted By roadgator

My money is on him going to Caise D'epagrne....

My money is on him going to Caise D'epagrne. Might want to go to a Spanish team and build it around himself rather than jumping to whatever non-Spanish team throws a contract at him.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 10,072
Posted By roadgator

Comments retracted. Its seems that to follow...

Comments retracted.

Its seems that to follow cycling with regards to doping one has to either be a cynic, an apologist, or plain oblivious. Perhaps I'm a cynic.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-09, 09:29 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 10,072
Posted By roadgator

thanks. Fixed.

thanks. Fixed.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-09, 09:19 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 10,072
Posted By roadgator

comments retracted.

comments retracted.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,033
Posted By roadgator

^^^^ Right? These guys know there is a solid...

^^^^

Right? These guys know there is a solid test for CERA and they take it anyway. About as stupid as Tyler Hamilton and his twin.

Its kinda sad, but this just shows that only the stupid get...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-09, 12:15 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,348
Posted By roadgator

This is about the most pointless thing to say,...

This is about the most pointless thing to say, especially right after a rider is severely injured.:crash:

What does he think they should do, go back to steel frames and 36hole box rims? Fat...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-15-09, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By roadgator

Even if they could use them, a TT bike wouldn't...

Even if they could use them, a TT bike wouldn't be the ideal for a sprint anyways. The air foil shaped tubes tend to be less rigid than round(er)-tubed road frames, and the crunched-up riding...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-15-09, 07:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,104
Posted By roadgator

I'm going to add on a layer of doping conspiracy...

I'm going to add on a layer of doping conspiracy theory and venture that he's keeping a low profile because he's afraid of getting tested.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-14-09, 09:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,805
Posted By roadgator

Whats more NASCAR? Gaudy paint schemes, or...

Whats more NASCAR? Gaudy paint schemes, or clinging to out-dated technology?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-10-09, 02:53 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 14,486
Posted By roadgator

:crash: THE HYPOCRISY!!!

:crash: THE HYPOCRISY!!!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-09, 09:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,805
Posted By roadgator

The P4 is fugly without the bottle (as it must be...

The P4 is fugly without the bottle (as it must be ridden in accordance with UCI rules).

Now the new Specialized TT bikes are sweet, but nothing on their web sight hints at a production run. :(
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-09, 06:59 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,953
Posted By roadgator

If anything, switch Contador and Armstrong. ...

If anything, switch Contador and Armstrong.

This isn't rocket science. Even the best laid plans are subject to who has the legs and who doesn't on any given day. I doubt they (astana) are even...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-09, 11:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,269
Posted By roadgator

Egh, I'm not fluent enough in another language to...

Egh, I'm not fluent enough in another language to criticize anyone speaking english as a second language. Lucky us they are even trying.

The quote about the swiss inventing time today was classic.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-09, 09:25 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,953
Posted By roadgator

Seems reasonable.The way they dominated the TTT...

Seems reasonable.The way they dominated the TTT today a full astana podium is not out of the question. Why not hedge your bets when all it takes is one crash or an off day to ruin a rider's GC...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-09, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By roadgator

As a mater of fact, there have been times in the...

As a mater of fact, there have been times in the tour when the race "leader" is ordered back to the team car and stuffs the yellow jersey full of water bottles to be taken up to the "real" team...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-09, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By roadgator

The "GC man" whom a team is counting on for the...

The "GC man" whom a team is counting on for the overall win will not necessarily be the one with the best time at any given stage. It is based more on past performance and what the team knows the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-09, 05:53 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 14,086
Posted By roadgator

It's not necessarily a zero sum game. I can...

It's not necessarily a zero sum game. I can understand the arguments that Astana didn't want the jersey, and i'll see if lance did indeed soft-pedal when i watch it tonight. However, Cancellara is by...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-09, 06:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By roadgator

Being in that break was as much about luck as it...

Being in that break was as much about luck as it was design for all there, including Skill-shimano.

It worked well for them, but i wouldn't take it some great sign of team strength. But at least...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-09, 09:07 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,241
Posted By roadgator

i think they run at basically the same time as...

i think they run at basically the same time as the cable listings. so check the vs. sight. if there is a delay its no more than a few minutes.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-09, 06:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,241
Posted By roadgator

primetime back up on veetle! ...

primetime back up on veetle!

http://www.veetle.com/viewChannel.php?cid=4a5238a4f321d
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-09, 05:05 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 14,086
Posted By roadgator

Stage 3 changed the Astana dynamic. Now they...

Stage 3 changed the Astana dynamic.

Now they will be riding to put Armstrong, not Contador, into yellow. What will that do to team tactics/cohesion?

Discuss......
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-09, 10:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,580
Posted By roadgator

As far as i know, he goes to every stage, but the...

As far as i know, he goes to every stage, but the media doesn't always find him, or just decides not to place a shot in their broadcast.

Considering that he's just some crazy guy on the side of...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-09, 10:17 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,241
Posted By roadgator

can you buy the stream latter in the day. I have...

can you buy the stream latter in the day. I have to work durring the live feed, but want to see the re-runs.

anybody having luck with re-plays?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-05-09, 09:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,953
Posted By roadgator

Good point about Ventoux. Thats the only famous...

Good point about Ventoux. Thats the only famous tour climb armstrong hasn't won on, so I'm sure he'll be gunning for a stage win there if nothing else.

I don't buy so much the argument that Astana...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-04-09, 11:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,456
Posted By roadgator

I think Cav was pretty arrogant in his first...

I think Cav was pretty arrogant in his first year, and will maybe always have that tendency. However, every time I've seen him win in the last year, he makes sure to thank his team and acknowledge...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-04-09, 11:05 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,953
Posted By roadgator

The only real wild card, they way i see it, is if...

The only real wild card, they way i see it, is if Lance's mind will get aligned with his (38 year old) legs. He's not going to win, and the sooner he comes to terms with that, the better off the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-04-09, 09:56 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,376
Posted By roadgator

What was up with Cancellara taking a bottle...

What was up with Cancellara taking a bottle (aerodynamic equivalent of a boat anchor)?

You have an awesome TT bike then put on a bottle for just a 20 min ride.

Didn't look like anyone else had...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-04-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,376
Posted By roadgator

Fabian Cancellara is a ******!

Fabian Cancellara is a ******!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-03-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 14,486
Posted By roadgator

If I knew I wasn't doing anything wrong, I would...

If I knew I wasn't doing anything wrong, I would not mind being "particularly monitored." It can be seen as a way of clearing one's name, not just a trap. Increased scrutiny only puts pressure on...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-02-09, 08:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,580
Posted By roadgator

Sidewalk chalk. not paint.

Sidewalk chalk. not paint.
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