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Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-15, 12:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,486
Posted By Will Goes Boing

I've consistently lifted weights since I was in...

I've consistently lifted weights since I was in highschool. I'm 32 now and I haven't stopped yet even after I started road biking a few years ago. Does it help a bit? I think it does especially in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-15, 02:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,679
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Not yet, but I've had a lot of close calls that I...

Not yet, but I've had a lot of close calls that I avoided because I was riding defensively. I also ride motorcycles so I go by the mentality, "Ride as if you're invisible". Heck, I even use the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-14, 09:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,285
Posted By Will Goes Boing

You're not pedaling smooth enough. Your legs...

You're not pedaling smooth enough. Your legs basically can't keep up with the speed where the pedals are spinning at thus causing the "bounce". Hard to explain and that might not make any sense lol
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-14, 09:14 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,591,360
Posted By Will Goes Boing

That's my supersix... here's a better angle of...

That's my supersix... here's a better angle of it. :thumb:

http://i1065.photobucket.com/albums/u388/TheLogicalOneE/bike1_zpsc0a1a4ce.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-14, 10:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,808
Posted By Will Goes Boing

WOW....... I have absolutely NO idea why...

WOW.......

I have absolutely NO idea why you're so pissed off.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,808
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Well in that case the smart thing to do would be...

Well in that case the smart thing to do would be asking the guy to meet you at a high end bike shop that carries BMC's, so the frame can be checked out by the bike shop to verify that A) its...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-14, 11:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,808
Posted By Will Goes Boing

If it costs $500 when the real frame costs well...

If it costs $500 when the real frame costs well over $5000..... I would think that's a dead give-away.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-14, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,157
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Cross chained. Google it!

Cross chained. Google it!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-14, 11:52 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 16,822
Posted By Will Goes Boing

This isn't just a cycling thing.... I experience...

This isn't just a cycling thing.... I experience it everyday going to work in my car. You would have a person driving really slow, and when you switch lanes to pass them, suddenly they would speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-14, 08:32 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 16,822
Posted By Will Goes Boing

I've never met anybody like that or know anybody...

I've never met anybody like that or know anybody like that on my rides. But if I did, I'd imagine I wouldn't interact with them much afterwards. IMO you're being equally as immature by getting...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-14, 11:47 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 13,483
Posted By Will Goes Boing

A person's body position (getting low on the...

A person's body position (getting low on the bike) is what's going to make the biggest difference. When I'm on the drops with the elbows bent, it almost feels as if I'm drafting behind somebody. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-14, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,261
Posted By Will Goes Boing

It was a regular box for a mountain bike. It was...

It was a regular box for a mountain bike. It was fully insured though, but even without the insurance it would have still been well over $100. I was told later that the way to do it is to ship it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-14, 12:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,383
Posted By Will Goes Boing

I recently went over to the dark side and finally...

I recently went over to the dark side and finally joined Strava after a couple years of being absolutely reluctant to join. I could really care less how other people are doing. All I care about is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-14, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,261
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Very fair considering they have to take the bikes...

Very fair considering they have to take the bikes down, pack it, and ship it. A couple years back when I shipped a mountain bike it cost me $165 from fedex.... and I had to break it down myself,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-14, 10:41 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,937
Posted By Will Goes Boing

I rarely say, "on your left". I usually just...

I rarely say, "on your left". I usually just stop pedaling so my hub makes a bunch of noise or when it's safe to do so, I go far over to the left and just swiftly ride by. On the occasions when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-14, 08:40 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,927
Posted By Will Goes Boing

This is like asking whether Kate Upton is a hot...

This is like asking whether Kate Upton is a hot babe..... or whether a Ferrari is a nice car..... or Kobe beef is good beef. You get my drift.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-14, 09:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,412
Posted By Will Goes Boing

I personally would never draft with anybody I...

I personally would never draft with anybody I just randomly met during my ride for safety reasons. Typically all you really need is a look over the shoulder and move over and that's usually a good...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-14, 09:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,448
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Riding only 10 miles a day, at average speed of...

Riding only 10 miles a day, at average speed of 12-13 mph won't get you anywhere. Cycling is one of those sports where the talentless can become fast through hard work. Often times how fast a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 12:55 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 23,206
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Almost any consumer product is technically a "rip...

Almost any consumer product is technically a "rip off" if you think about it. This kinda reminds me of when I was growing up.... my dad is one of those people who thought everything was a waste of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-14, 10:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,981
Posted By Will Goes Boing

I'm 5'10 and 155-160lbs athletic and usually wear...

I'm 5'10 and 155-160lbs athletic and usually wear medium jerseys for every brand I've bought. I ordered a size medium Castelli and when I took it out of the box it literally looked like a toddler...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-08-14, 10:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,241
Posted By Will Goes Boing

The worse part is these idiots THINK they're...

The worse part is these idiots THINK they're being motivational to the riders by being inches away from them screaming and clapping. The worse are the ones who run along side them screaming and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-14, 09:11 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,556
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Half the time I say, "on your left" but realized...

Half the time I say, "on your left" but realized if I say it in a "nice" voice people can't hear me, and when I use my big boy voice it sounds like I'm barking at people. A couple weeks ago I came...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-05-14, 02:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,595
Posted By Will Goes Boing

No sympathy for him.... he had plenty of room,...

No sympathy for him.... he had plenty of room, not sure exactly why he felt the need to jam his whole body and head into the other guy.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-14, 10:17 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 18,930
Posted By Will Goes Boing

This is something only fellow Asians will...

This is something only fellow Asians will understand. It may be offensive to some fellow Asians so I'll just leave it vague and open to interpretation.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-14, 08:49 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 18,930
Posted By Will Goes Boing

From my experience..... as long as they're not...

From my experience..... as long as they're not black, hispanic, or one of the "ghetto" asians..... it's fine. In China, apparently it's "super cool" to date a Caucasian. To a Chinese girl, walking...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 18,930
Posted By Will Goes Boing

There are plenty of Asian cyclists. If you want...

There are plenty of Asian cyclists. If you want to see an activity where it's 90% Caucasian try camping. Out of all of my friends I am the only Asian person who does actual camping camping. All of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-14, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,458
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Before you try to bust yo tail on rides, I always...

Before you try to bust yo tail on rides, I always tell people who are starting out to try to pedal at an easy speed/pace, continually pedal while focusing on pedaling in a smooth circle and good...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-14, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,571
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Keep in mind too that having a more aggressive...

Keep in mind too that having a more aggressive riding position has a direct correlation with the speed you ride at. At over 20+ mph I notice a huge difference riding on the drops as oppose to riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-14, 11:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,114
Posted By Will Goes Boing

That sounds pretty similar to me...... I was...

That sounds pretty similar to me......

I was 5'10 125lbs when I started highschool
I was 5'10 145lbs when I started college
I was 5'10 155lbs when I graduated
I was 5'10 155-160lbs from 25-29...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-24-14, 08:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,694
Posted By Will Goes Boing

That has happened to me once or twice in the past...

That has happened to me once or twice in the past where it almost caused me to eat sh*t. They are either being courteous or just being overly cautious, I thought they're doing it with the intent of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-14, 08:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,772
Posted By Will Goes Boing

I think the most important thing to remember is...

I think the most important thing to remember is to not get all gung-ho and starting pedaling as hard as you can once it's your turn in the front. There's a group I ride with where there's one or two...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-14, 01:52 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,172
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Don't take this the wrong way but I think you're...

Don't take this the wrong way but I think you're a little off on your body fat %. As a guy who use to be obsessed with body fat, I developed this ability where I can more or less tell what % you are...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-14, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,815
Posted By Will Goes Boing

I'm 5'10 at 163lbs and I wear a large bib. It...

I'm 5'10 at 163lbs and I wear a large bib. It sounds to me like you might have really really skinny thighs? I can't really imagine a medium fitting you as I would have recommended an XL based on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By Will Goes Boing

I'm assuming without boots you're probably 5'2. ...

I'm assuming without boots you're probably 5'2. At that height you need a 46 or MAYBE a 48. A 58cm frame size is for someone between 6'0-6'2.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-14, 05:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,182
Posted By Will Goes Boing

It sounds like you're a relatively new rider.......

It sounds like you're a relatively new rider.... if that is the case you wouldn't even be able to notice the difference. Just know that you bought one of the best bikes out there and go ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-14, 02:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,359
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Was off the bike for 6 months and focused more on...

Was off the bike for 6 months and focused more on bulking up/lifting weights. When I came back I was still faster than your average rider but I was nowhere near as fast as where I left off. I'm in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-14, 09:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,278
Posted By Will Goes Boing

A little over a year ago when I put my mountain...

A little over a year ago when I put my mountain bike up for sale on craigslist I got a call from a guy who lived 6 hours north of me. We exchanged phone calls the night he emailed me and told me he...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-14, 05:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,288
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Right hand, left leg.

Right hand, left leg.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-14, 05:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,278
Posted By Will Goes Boing

If it's something I really want.... probably 6...

If it's something I really want.... probably 6 hours and just make a weekend road trip out of it. 2 hours.... I wouldn't even bat an eye, that's how long my morning commute is sometimes to work.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-14, 06:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,908
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Funny thing is when I met up with the dude who...

Funny thing is when I met up with the dude who bought my used clothing he pulled up in a really nice car, and then he looked through the clothes as if he just found a pot of gold. This is great...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-14, 09:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 784
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Funny thing about this is that you will pretty...

Funny thing about this is that you will pretty much look like a really hardcore cyclist/climber and will look good in pretty much any cycling clothing.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-14, 06:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,908
Posted By Will Goes Boing

I put it up on craigslist and found a buyer, will...

I put it up on craigslist and found a buyer, will be meeting him up tomorrow morning. I sold it as a bundle with a total of 4 jerseys, 2 shorts, and 1 bib. Each piece cost me $50+ when I bought it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-14, 10:14 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,908
Posted By Will Goes Boing

What if the pair of cycling shorts belonged to a...

What if the pair of cycling shorts belonged to a Victoria's Secret Model?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-04-14, 08:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,704
Posted By Will Goes Boing

I'd like to know as well. I always cramp up when...

I'd like to know as well. I always cramp up when I'm about to hit the 30 mile mark and have never ridden more than 45 miles. I've tried magnesium pills, staying hydrated, food, potassium.......
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-14, 07:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,908
Posted By Will Goes Boing

With the exception to a pair of Pearl Izumi Elite...

With the exception to a pair of Pearl Izumi Elite shorts everything else is Performance brand so not exactly high end. That's the only reason I'm selling them is because I realized it's not a good...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-14, 12:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,908
Posted By Will Goes Boing

My thoughts exactly on the bottoms, and that's...

My thoughts exactly on the bottoms, and that's why I'm asking. :p I'm going to try to put it up as a bundle package though. See what happens.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-14, 12:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,908
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Would people buy used cycling apparel?

I was going through my closet today and realized that I have a bunch of cycling tops and bottoms that I will never wear again and was wondering if anybody would buy it if I put it up for sale. Most...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-14, 07:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,633
Posted By Will Goes Boing

I think everybody covered most of the important...

I think everybody covered most of the important stuff but personally I would also add notations in your ad such as, "NO TRADES" or "NO LOWBALLERS". I recently put up a $4500 mountain bike in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 18,214
Posted By Will Goes Boing

Buying cheap shorts/bibs.

Buying cheap shorts/bibs.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-14, 08:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,268
Posted By Will Goes Boing

From your original super human thread I kind of...

From your original super human thread I kind of had this perception of you that you were arrogant. After reading this thread I feel like you're just at that stage in your life where you realize that...
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