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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-15, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,812
Posted By m2ber04

Black and blue kit, gold bike.

Black and blue kit, gold bike.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-13-15, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3,973
Views: 284,812
Posted By m2ber04

I was in that race at the front, kept hearing the...

I was in that race at the front, kept hearing the carnage behind me, felt like every other lap someone was going down. I have ridden with the guy in yellow/black kit, and although I don't know if it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-13, 09:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,660
Posted By m2ber04

What makes you think pros train exclusively...

What makes you think pros train exclusively outdoors?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-13, 06:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,835
Posted By m2ber04

Stems are getting longer. If i were you id shoot...

Stems are getting longer. If i were you id shoot for a 49 or 50 max to get that "aggressive" look your after.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-13, 06:51 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,835
Posted By m2ber04

I tried madones in 56 and they were a bit...

I tried madones in 56 and they were a bit smaller. I think specialized has a long eff tt if im not mistaken.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-13, 01:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,835
Posted By m2ber04

5'11" here and i ride the tarmac in 56. Same...

5'11" here and i ride the tarmac in 56. Same geometry. Fit is spot on. I would shoot for 54. 52 maybe too small in the allez.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-13, 10:32 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,357
Posted By m2ber04

Actually some are saying this a result of global...

Actually some are saying this a result of global warming. Something about Greenland not being as cold as it should be and effing up the jet stream. Pushing the aritc air south when it shouldnt be....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-13, 10:17 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,220
Posted By m2ber04

Actually I was reading an article that stated the...

Actually I was reading an article that stated the cause of the colder temperatures prolonging into spring here in the US was actually because of global warming. It had something to do with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,282
Posted By m2ber04

I to live in NJ and visit the local LBSs here. ...

I to live in NJ and visit the local LBSs here. They are in large part helpful as I only started cycling a few years ago, and helped guide me in regards to maintenance and products. I do try to buy...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-13, 12:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,191
Posted By m2ber04

In addition to the other comments. I would add if...

In addition to the other comments. I would add if you were seriously injured in a crash, and it came down to a defective helmet, you would feel a lot better if that helmet came from a reputable...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-13, 11:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,929
Posted By m2ber04

Really??that is pretty damn flexible that I doubt...

Really??that is pretty damn flexible that I doubt most people can do. Like crazy yoga flexible.

OP - you don't need to be that flexible to feel comfortable on an Allez. Just ride both and see...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-12, 11:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 48,751
Posted By m2ber04

ha I was being a little sarcastic. Obviously...

ha I was being a little sarcastic. Obviously there is not much difference between that an a Ultegra level chain. It does kind of irk me that Specialized chooses to use that when the advertise the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 48,751
Posted By m2ber04

I'm in the same position. My tarmac came with a...

I'm in the same position. My tarmac came with a FSA Gossamer, rest of the bike is 105, except for the stupid tiagra chain. I was thinking of getting an ultegra crank but don't see they have the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-12, 12:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,262
Posted By m2ber04

Although I don't disagree with the comment, it's...

Although I don't disagree with the comment, it's off base from the original post and article. The article is only stating that in regards to life expectancy, golf vs cycling is no different. They...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-12, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2,898
Views: 447,123
Posted By m2ber04

I don't get the part in bold. I have never...

I don't get the part in bold. I have never ridden in a group, so I don't understand how you can get to the front w/o accelerating? If everyone is traveling at the same speed and you need to get to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-13-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 705
Posted By m2ber04

Almonds definitely do have a sneaky amount of...

Almonds definitely do have a sneaky amount of calories. I've been eating them as snacks, apparently they are healthy and can curb appetites. but I was eating a canister of almonds a work week,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-12, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 605
Posted By m2ber04

I was a former owner of that exact bike. I...

I was a former owner of that exact bike. I actually purchased it in June and sold it in August I put about 600 miles on it. I ended up getting a tarmac elite in its place. I got a good deal on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-12, 02:53 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 13,148
Posted By m2ber04

They continually use average speed as a...

They continually use average speed as a measurement for the tdf. Citing recently how it has diminished since th PED generation has somewhat come to an end. I think its foolish to say its not a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-12, 09:46 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 10,351
Posted By m2ber04

No one is saying that training didn't play an...

No one is saying that training didn't play an important role in your increased performance in the second ride. But what we are saying is that you can't say that nutrition was beneficial one way or...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-12, 09:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,094
Posted By m2ber04

Really if you call 911 and say someone is...

Really if you call 911 and say someone is pointing a gun at me and start describing the person doing so they won't come unless They shoot you! Ok... But yes. It's not exactly going to defend...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-12, 08:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,094
Posted By m2ber04

Didn't get to comment earlier and not sure if...

Didn't get to comment earlier and not sure if someone suggested already but what about having your cell phone handy with 911 on speed dial and gps enabled. I think that could be an effective...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-12, 03:47 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 10,351
Posted By m2ber04

My guess was tire pressure

My guess was tire pressure
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-12, 01:55 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 10,351
Posted By m2ber04

Yes but your title says otherwise. All we are...

Yes but your title says otherwise. All we are saying is that you can't summarize anything about nutrition from your example.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-12, 01:37 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 10,351
Posted By m2ber04

I'm new to this board but from what I have read...

I'm new to this board but from what I have read on here I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone that agrees that training/time on the bike is less important than nutrition. I think everyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-12, 01:28 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 10,351
Posted By m2ber04

As per your own words substitute Carbon Wheels...

As per your own words substitute Carbon Wheels for Nutrition in this above paragraph and you will see why it's impossible from your example to summarize the effects of Nutrition in your example.... ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-12, 01:02 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 10,351
Posted By m2ber04

I'm still lost here. I'm saying that the...

I'm still lost here. I'm saying that the nutrition played an equal positive role in both rides. It is a constant variable in both of your rides (experiments). If your logic is that in both rides...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-12, 12:22 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 10,351
Posted By m2ber04

I dont think anyone is disputing that there is a...

I dont think anyone is disputing that there is a performance gain from your muscles being broken down and recovering. But you make this tremendous leap where you summarize that nutruition provides...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-12, 10:23 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 10,351
Posted By m2ber04

Ok so if you take out the same nutrition on both...

Ok so if you take out the same nutrition on both rides and overall both rides were slower isnt nutrition important then? Point being that experiment didn't happen so you have no way of knowing if...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 10,351
Posted By m2ber04

Coming in late here. But wouldn't you need to...

Coming in late here. But wouldn't you need to run the same situation again (the exact same 2 rides) but without using nutrition for either ride and see if both rides w/o nutrition were slower?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-12, 08:12 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,082
Posted By m2ber04

Really? I'm not sure if this is a joke or not......

Really? I'm not sure if this is a joke or not... I do own a road bike. Although I've actually been thinking of buying a hybrid to use around town to run errands etc...I'm struggling to find what...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-12, 02:22 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,082
Posted By m2ber04

Yes I'm serious...If I were to use a bike with...

Yes I'm serious...If I were to use a bike with the sole reason to run errands and put around town I'd probably be much happier with a hybrid.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-12, 10:27 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,082
Posted By m2ber04

It all depends on the type of rides you are...

It all depends on the type of rides you are interested in doing. As you had commented in earlier post your interest is to mainly get around, so street clothes I guess would be fine. But why would you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-12, 02:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,725
Posted By m2ber04

Yes upgrade is inevitable, I've been an avid...

Yes upgrade is inevitable, I've been an avid golfer for a while. Spend some time on golf forums, they upgrade/change equipment more than anyone...although their prices are lower.

Really? It...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-12, 11:06 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,725
Posted By m2ber04

I'd say if you have the money and can afford it,...

I'd say if you have the money and can afford it, do what is going to make you happy. But to put into context I just started riding in June of this year and purchased a new 2012 Allez Elite only to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-12, 12:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,847
Posted By m2ber04

I taught myself to ride with no hands...

I taught myself to ride with no hands specifically so I could give a round of applause to anyone who passed me. Although it's not as effective as it sounds as I clap with each hand individually.
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