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Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-07, 07:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,877
Posted By twbradford

i was a believer in Performance until they...

i was a believer in Performance until they stiffed me twice with returns. One time I returned about 900 worth of stuff. They did not credit my account. I called them and they said it was sitting...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-07, 07:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,409
Posted By twbradford

I have a Canny Caad7/Caad8/6-13 ......and they...

I have a Canny Caad7/Caad8/6-13 ......and they handle great. All TDF proven. I will say that they are more performance oriented and you may want something more relaxed....or not. I would say...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-25-07, 09:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,545
Posted By twbradford

A couple of laps around San Fran. You have...

A couple of laps around San Fran. You have incredible leg cracking hills and its in a big city where you can get lots of crowds.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-25-07, 09:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,545
Posted By twbradford

Due to the low interest in cycling as a spectator...

Due to the low interest in cycling as a spectator sport in the states you will only see the pro-tour go through bigger cities where the ads are forced upon people. I agree there is a lot of the US...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-24-07, 11:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,618
Posted By twbradford

You're thinking like an American. The French...

You're thinking like an American. The French would rather cut off their nose to spite their face. Seriously, there is pride in the French and money\fame mean nothing when compared to their...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-07, 10:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,359
Posted By twbradford

I was shocked as well but when you consider the...

I was shocked as well but when you consider the circumstances..... 2/3rds of the peloton was delayed...the liklihood that the GC riders were all in the lead at the time of the crash. Then the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-07, 07:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,359
Posted By twbradford

anyone think that Greg was behind this?.....i...

anyone think that Greg was behind this?.....i mean he was in the money spot. You sell your vid to Versus yet?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-06, 07:24 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,983
Posted By twbradford

I did the 100 mile. I was doing well until 70...

I did the 100 mile. I was doing well until 70 miles...I had a 20mph average. Then it started to dwindle over the next 10. My computer showed 80 miles at 4:05hrs....still in reach of 20mph if I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-06, 07:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,909
Posted By twbradford

Bike fit is very important. Try putting a 5'2"...

Bike fit is very important. Try putting a 5'2" person on a 58cm bike. Sure they can reach the pedals but after 10 miles they will be tired and sore.
There are a lot of cynics of the roadies...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-06, 07:10 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,622
Posted By twbradford

I did a 95 mile ride today that absolutely kicked...

I did a 95 mile ride today that absolutely kicked my butt in the last 20 miles.....I only had 5hrs sleep and I didn't eat right....and then the dang heat was just torture today....No cloud cover the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-06, 07:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,081
Posted By twbradford

I went hog wild and bought too many things to...

I went hog wild and bought too many things to mention.
I bought a lot of nutrition stuff....they have some great deals on gels.
Trainers are half bad either.
Got a pair of Shimano R151s for...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-06, 05:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,738
Posted By twbradford

I had a triple. Never needed the granny gear. ...

I had a triple. Never needed the granny gear.
The compact is the way for me. I love it. I rarely use the 34 ring. Just don't need it. Kind of a pride thing. Even on stiff climbs after...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-06, 05:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,081
Posted By twbradford

Performance 20% off until 8/16

just what the doctor ordered!!

code: 6002324 with 100.00 plus order

uh...combine with .99 shipping....

what a deal!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-06, 05:24 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,467
Posted By twbradford

I think it all comes down to reputation,...

I think it all comes down to reputation, relationship and marketing. Its the number of buyers not the markup. You can have small margins but high volume. Some stores are very successful. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-06, 04:45 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,622
Posted By twbradford

What is OAS, PACC? I am a lone wolf at HHH ...

What is OAS, PACC?

I am a lone wolf at HHH First time but not my first century.
I avg 18mph+ over 100 mi.

I take it 6:10 is a 25mph group....

My problem is that I need to stop to reload...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-06, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 384
Posted By twbradford

I have EIA. In TX I love the summer heat...

I have EIA.
In TX I love the summer heat because my lungs get an good work out...but we have dry cool winters and I am using my inhaler from December through April. My lungs just can't deal with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-06, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By twbradford

ouch!!!! Was it a roadie?

ouch!!!!

Was it a roadie?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-06, 05:39 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,622
Posted By twbradford

You have to "do the Landis" to survive the heat. ...

You have to "do the Landis" to survive the heat.
Not only drink water....but lower your core temperature by pouring water over your head and upper torso.
Before Landis demonstrated it at the tour,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-06, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,054
Posted By twbradford

I just sold my used 2005 Sciroccos. Had 1500...

I just sold my used 2005 Sciroccos. Had 1500 miles on them. Never had to be trued.
I now have 2 pair of Eurus. 2005 is more forgiving then the 2006 which is extremely stiff but they fly!!!!!...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-06, 07:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 890
Posted By twbradford

For 350 you can get a lot of wheel. I love...

For 350 you can get a lot of wheel.
I love Campagnolo wheels. I own Scirocco and Eurus Campy wheels Check out www.11speed.com and www.probikekit.com for price comparison. I have ordered from...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-06, 12:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,177
Posted By twbradford

Good that you are so young...and you are looking...

Good that you are so young...and you are looking for advice.
Hit up those websites for training tips.
At your age a heavier bike is good so that you will develop more strength.
Just ease into the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-06, 07:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,177
Posted By twbradford

It would be helpful to know more: type of bike,...

It would be helpful to know more: type of bike, your weight, age...etc. Based on what you say it sounds like you are somewhat fit. 20 miles commute is a good start but it is ain't a full 50. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-06, 12:30 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,726
Posted By twbradford

Ride in Dallas area all the time. I am from NYC...

Ride in Dallas area all the time. I am from NYC so cars don't intimidate me....rode in the big apple. The drivers here in TX are more frantic than in NY....because in NY if you are in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-06, 12:14 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,726
Posted By twbradford

LOL!!!!!! Shouldn't the FBI get involved. ...

LOL!!!!!!

Shouldn't the FBI get involved. This is terrorism....right?
I mean aren't we all now terrified that some other dude will start shooting when we ride a bike.

Perhaps in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-06, 12:08 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 11,344
Posted By twbradford

The problem with spending that much is that: 1....

The problem with spending that much is that:
1. Pros get the stuff for free because people like that pay that price
2. When you get hit by a car, hit a pothole or some numbnut on a 1970 steel bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-06, 11:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,851
Posted By twbradford

Pedex, I partly agree. But I would...

Pedex,

I partly agree. But I would disagree that a person has to do 3-5000 to see improvement. Even if a person only did 10miles a week they would see improvement. No, not to race in a local...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-06, 07:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,237
Posted By twbradford

Performance double points weekend....a joke

Why is double points weekend a big deal.

When they have 10% off coupons it is the same thing except there are 10% more dollars remaining in the wallet. Now if they only had double points with 10%...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-06, 07:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,750
Posted By twbradford

So Phonak screwed up again. First they had...

So Phonak screwed up again. First they had Tylers blood mixed up. Now they forgot to balance the testosterone shots with the epitestosterone.

So you see that a screw up in the drugs back...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-06, 07:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,750
Posted By twbradford

....isn't that what Greg Lemond said about Landis...

....isn't that what Greg Lemond said about Landis when he won? "Lemond deserves the title he worked very hard for without drugs.".....only to eat his words later.

Lets not forget that Periero...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 05:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,189
Posted By twbradford

If you look at the ship date on the Nashbar...

If you look at the ship date on the Nashbar package it is the USPS that takes is time in delivering the package. Nashbar ships next day on standard orders but they must have a snail mail agreement...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 03:43 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,539
Posted By twbradford

Expense is relative isn't it. When I only...

Expense is relative isn't it.

When I only made 20k in the 80s I dropped 600 bucks on a Cannondale R500.
I still have folks griping about 700 bucks on a bike and they make 4x that. Cost of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 03:39 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,539
Posted By twbradford

I always recommend a lower cost entry level bike...

I always recommend a lower cost entry level bike for a newbie for the following reasons:
1 - don't know if you like the sport
2 - don't know if your size is right....you need to determine if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 03:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,189
Posted By twbradford

Nashbar takes 10 days to me. 11speed in...

Nashbar takes 10 days to me.
11speed in italy and Probikekit in England takes less time on average.

they must code the package in a certain way to get a even better rate from the post office.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 03:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,514
Posted By twbradford

The BMC bikes are dope!!!! Maybe that is why...

The BMC bikes are dope!!!!

Maybe that is why Phonak uses them....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-04-06, 03:22 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 45,665
Posted By twbradford

Poor-poor Greg. That buck shot must have left...

Poor-poor Greg. That buck shot must have left a man full of bitterness.

Bikes weigh a fraction of what they did. Improvements in wheel design and aerodynamics would increase performance.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-06, 07:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 885
Posted By twbradford

Performance bike membership shipping upgrade...rigged

I just checked the same order with and without using membership and the difference between the shipping was 10.00. I thought members were automatically upgraded to 2nd day shipping for free....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-06, 07:11 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,573
Posted By twbradford

You have to ask yourself why did Greg Lemond take...

You have to ask yourself why did Greg Lemond take all the cautions he did to protect his samples, per the OLN special on Greg. Greg and his wife were paranoid about what he ate, drank, slept..... ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-01-06, 05:03 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 6,849
Posted By twbradford

I still say the only way Floyd could prove his...

I still say the only way Floyd could prove his theory is to do a controlled study to see if he can recreate this naturally. But if the steroids are from an external source then it would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-06, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 756
Posted By twbradford

Easton EC90 all the way. Had others and this is...

Easton EC90 all the way. Had others and this is the way to go.
Competitive cyclist has them on clearance as well.... 139.00
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-06, 07:53 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 12,235
Posted By twbradford

I think Bahgdad is safe for any white...

I think Bahgdad is safe for any white person....LOL!!!!....if you like torture.
The US\Canada are the safest places in the world where you at least have some form of law enforcement and legal...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-06, 07:26 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,839
Posted By twbradford

....not IMHO. That spoke protector kills the...

....not IMHO. That spoke protector kills the image. They should have had wheel reflectors, mirrors and lights on it.....maybe throw in a few panniers on the front and rear.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-06, 07:09 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 4,622
Posted By twbradford

I thought about such things but if you get in an...

I thought about such things but if you get in an accident then you will be screwed and you may get fired.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 05:25 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 12,235
Posted By twbradford

LOL!!! Why the hell not? Just because some...

LOL!!! Why the hell not? Just because some ignoramous decided to assault the guy we should not cite his accomplishment? Look the point is that he did something outside of the norm for his race. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 05:16 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 12,235
Posted By twbradford

What???? I am AA and I don't fear traveling...

What???? I am AA and I don't fear traveling anywhere in the US. I am not going to go Wanda just anybodies driveway in AL or TN but I travel the country for work and I don't worry about it at all. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 05:13 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 12,235
Posted By twbradford

You have a fan already. Not because you are...

You have a fan already. Not because you are asian. But because you are 14 and you have a goal to achieve a monumental achievement. Go for it!!!!!! Be sure to sign a jersey for me when you do. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 07:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 870
Posted By twbradford

Campy Scirocco and Eurus. I have 1500 on a pair...

Campy Scirocco and Eurus.
I have 1500 on a pair of Sciroccos and they are still true and fast....(I have replaced with Eurus). My Eurus wheels are just lighter but solid. I also had Michelin...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-06, 02:33 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 12,235
Posted By twbradford

To express an opinion or observation about a race...

To express an opinion or observation about a race doesn't make someone a racist. The conclusion someone comes to may be based on very little information but it doesn't make them a racist,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-06, 07:29 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 12,235
Posted By twbradford

Looks like we are hitting the nail on the head...

Looks like we are hitting the nail on the head here. In Europe cycling is valued and supported with a few exceptions. I agree...in the US road cycling is an elitist sport. Just like going to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-06, 06:46 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 12,235
Posted By twbradford

Dude!!!! Cycling is a blue collar sport? I...

Dude!!!! Cycling is a blue collar sport? I don't think so. How many blue collars is going to lay out a 1000 bucks to bike? The average new low end road bike runs 700 bucks, helmet 40, shoes...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-30-06, 06:31 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 5,335
Posted By twbradford

Duh!!!! GL is stating the obvious. ...

Duh!!!!

GL is stating the obvious. Everyone wants the truth. But unfortunately most people have a version of the truth that they expect to hear. What annoys me about GL is that he isn't...
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