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Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,396
Posted By Bacciagalupe

You, uh... Do know that Thomas died at age 39,...

You, uh... Do know that Thomas died at age 39, right? :D
Replies: 9
Views: 2,028
Posted By Bacciagalupe

What qualifies as "reasonably light?" It should...

What qualifies as "reasonably light?" It should be pretty easy to get a 22 lb aluminum bike, or a 20 lb CF bike.

How much are you willing to spend to shave a few pounds off the bike? Are you...
07-20-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,825
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Yup, I'm sure theories abound. Mine is that his...

Yup, I'm sure theories abound. Mine is that his prep wasn't 100%, and either he peaked a little too early, or otherwise just couldn't sustain. It seems to me like he's shown small signs of weakness...
07-20-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,753
Posted By Bacciagalupe

What the what? Wiggins had a TUE for asthma...

What the what? Wiggins had a TUE for asthma medications. That's not doping, that is literally following the rules. UCI wasn't directly involved in the package investigation (that was the UK...
07-20-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,398
Posted By Bacciagalupe

:notamused: Vingegaard has been smoking...

:notamused:


Vingegaard has been smoking almost everyone for weeks. Pogi has hid it well, but almost certainly wasn't in top form this year, plus he likely flushed 20 seconds down the drain with...
07-20-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,753
Posted By Bacciagalupe

That's where the biological passport comes in....

That's where the biological passport comes in. Those guys would need to perfectly tune their doping to believable levels year-round -- without anyone noticing the presence of hinky doctors, or police...
07-20-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,753
Posted By Bacciagalupe

They shouldn't be. It's not 1998. Back then,...

They shouldn't be. It's not 1998.

Back then, riders and teams and sponsors and fans largely turned a blind eye to doping. Back in '98, the pro peloton staged multiple protests when Festina got...
Replies: 29
Views: 10,732
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Uh, dude? She asked that question 13 years...

Uh, dude?

She asked that question 13 years ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-22, 05:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,975
Posted By Bacciagalupe

I'd pass. I don't think there is a big...

I'd pass.

I don't think there is a big safety risk, though it will take time to get proficient with them. Rather, it's that you're hobbling yourself slightly by using such older gear. E.g. round...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-22, 07:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,295
Posted By Bacciagalupe

I've used Continental Grand Prix tires 28c for...

I've used Continental Grand Prix tires 28c for several years now, typically at higher pressures. I've only recently started lowering the PSI and using wider versions. 32cs at low pressure are working...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,477
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Training is your best bet. It will increase both...

Training is your best bet. It will increase both your physical and mental capacity, and it will take a long time to reach your maximum athletic ability (if you ever get there).

Drafting off of...
Replies: 10
Views: 1,679
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Flat roads, not racing, not sprinting? Clipless...

Flat roads, not racing, not sprinting? Clipless is optional.

A few pros and cons of clipless given your situation, starting with the pros:
• They feel good
• They lock your foot into a specific...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-22, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,972
Posted By Bacciagalupe

I'd go for the Canyon S15 / Ergon CF Allroad Pro....

I'd go for the Canyon S15 / Ergon CF Allroad Pro. I haven't used it but I believe it offers more movement, and more lateral movement, than most seatposts.

...
Replies: 14
Views: 3,141
Posted By Bacciagalupe

I'd add gravel bikes to your list. Many have...

I'd add gravel bikes to your list. Many have similar (if not identical) geometry to endurance bikes. They tend to have lots of mount points for racks, fenders and bottle cages. A few (like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,742
Posted By Bacciagalupe

I don't see these as comparable. Helmets aren't...

I don't see these as comparable. Helmets aren't load-bearing items; are intentionally designed to be replaced; and aren't made with carbon fiber :D Helmets are consumables, forks are durables.

If...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,742
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Good grief, how did you even find this thread? Or...

Good grief, how did you even find this thread? Or do I not want to know? :D



I've... never heard anyone say that, and can't imagine a manufacturer saying that. Personally, I wouldn't drop 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 5,967
Posted By Bacciagalupe

With all due respect... Ugh :D Bike...

With all due respect... Ugh :D

Bike manufacturers are pretty good these days at tuning frames to their intended purpose. CF and aluminum in particular give designers a lot of latitude, but even...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,538
Posted By Bacciagalupe

As already noted, aero almost always provides...

As already noted, aero almost always provides more gains than reducing weight.

However, the gains that you'll get by using a new aero bike vs a new endurance, all-road or gravel bike (assuming...
Replies: 14
Views: 1,234
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Fun With Tires

Hey all, after a long time off the bike (don't ask, don't tell) I am slowly getting back into longer distance rides. In my absence, it appears that the New Hotness is wider tires run at lower...
10-03-22, 10:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,211
Posted By Bacciagalupe

I've done a few bike tours with folding bikes....

I've done a few bike tours with folding bikes. It's still a PITA.

You still have to do some disassembly and reassembly. Fragile components like derailleur hangers can get damaged in transit. TSA...
10-03-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,780
Posted By Bacciagalupe

As in, you're... surprised that athletic...

As in, you're... surprised that athletic performance is lower at 60 than it was at 25? :D

There are lots of things that happen as you age, including:
• Loss of muscle mass
• Loss in ability to...
09-22-22, 08:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,495
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Bike Insights makes it a lot easier to visualize...

Bike Insights makes it a lot easier to visualize the difference.
https://bikeinsights.com/compare?geometries=60f5c2f4e0b60200252de3ea,60f5c2f5e0b60200252de3eb,

Basically, the Roubaix 54 and 56...
09-12-22, 02:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,145
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Huh? There's a ton of research now on...

Huh?

There's a ton of research now on nutrition and hydration for athletes. While a lot of it focuses on younger or elite athletes, they've also done some research into older athletes as well....
09-06-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,145
Posted By Bacciagalupe

My understanding, based on the science, is that...

My understanding, based on the science, is that "pre-gaming" doesn't help much. Since we aren't camels ;) if you hydrate more than your body needs in advance, you'll just urinate the excess.

As...
07-16-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Argh... Can't find this part

Deep in the misty recesses of the past (2014 I think), I bought a road bike that had a plastic piece which you put under the bar tape, which makes the tops a bit flatter and, IMO, more comfortable.
...
Forum: Touring
10-02-17, 07:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,158
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Been there, done that. Got lost a bunch of times,...

Been there, done that. Got lost a bunch of times, got stuck in the middle of nowhere without water, got in late to hotels. Hard pass.
Replies: 5
Views: 1,973
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Yep, pretty insane. Sounds like he was lucky not...

Yep, pretty insane. Sounds like he was lucky not to have any serious crashes or medical issues en route. Of course, now he has to come up with an encore. ;)

Koga has been around for some time, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-17, 09:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,498
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Sure, if you're Romain Bardet. In that case, K is...

Sure, if you're Romain Bardet. In that case, K is at 15 seconds. Even given that K is a relatively simple model, that parameter change actually reinforces my position that the numbers the teams were...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-17, 07:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,498
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Oh? I'm not so sure about that. Using the...

Oh? I'm not so sure about that.

Using the good ol' Kreuzotter: 140lb rider, 200 watts, 20lb bike, 9% grade, 3.4km = 19m 46s. Chop the bike down to 15 lbs, and it's 19m 11s. Assume you lose 15s to...
Forum: Touring
09-19-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,735
Posted By Bacciagalupe

FWIW, I concur with some of the above posters....

FWIW, I concur with some of the above posters. Speaking from experience, a 40 degree bag will keep you alive in 37 degree weather. It'll also be miserable.

Use the right tool for the job. I.e....
Replies: 12
Views: 7,812
Posted By Bacciagalupe

So, I did an informal test to compare the bikes,...

So, I did an informal test to compare the bikes, doing 55 mile rides. There were a few differences (e.g. weather, fewer stops on the Diverge ride) and many similarities (same position, same tires,...
Replies: 5
Views: 1,973
Posted By Bacciagalupe

No one's talking about this guy? 240 miles a...

No one's talking about this guy?

240 miles a day, riding from 4AM to 10PM at night. Round the world in 80 days via bike (plus plane ;)) He should be done in a few days now. Currently in the middle...
Replies: 12
Views: 7,812
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Maybe This is not exactly new, but in 2007,...

Maybe

This is not exactly new, but in 2007, Bicycle Quarterly did a survey of PBP riders. What they found was that time at controls was a bigger variable than equipment choices. They also suggest...
Replies: 12
Views: 7,812
Posted By Bacciagalupe

I have both an older Roubaix and the new Diverge....

I have both an older Roubaix and the new Diverge. TLDR: They're about the same.


I haven't done any 600ks lately, and have no interest in 650B so get your grains of salt ready. ;)

I picked up...
Forum: Touring
09-01-17, 02:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,851
Posted By Bacciagalupe

"Don't go to grad school" ?

"Don't go to grad school" ?
Forum: Touring
08-31-17, 09:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,851
Posted By Bacciagalupe

I'm in no position to tell you how to prioritize...

I'm in no position to tell you how to prioritize your time. I can't tell you to sacrifice your work or family or whatever. But if you can't take 1 week off for an active vacation, then that sounds...
Replies: 15
Views: 3,706
Posted By Bacciagalupe

What about cell phones with unlimited plans? :D ...

What about cell phones with unlimited plans? :D

More seriously, aren't there still Push To Talk phone options?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-17, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,345
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Y'know, this doesn't really make sense to me. ...

Y'know, this doesn't really make sense to me.

To make the Space Horse into a somewhat typical road bike, you'd have to swap out pretty much everything except the frame -- which, by the way, is one...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-17, 12:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,798
Posted By Bacciagalupe

I use Road ID. I usually bring it when I'm...

I use Road ID. I usually bring it when I'm cycling or hiking. IMO it's a good thing to have, especially if you are older and have any medical conditions.
07-04-17, 09:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,477
Posted By Bacciagalupe

No one "needs" smartphones either. Good luck...

No one "needs" smartphones either. Good luck convincing people to give them up.

Having used downtube, bar-end and STI shifters: "Need" is extreme. However, brifters are a huge improvement over...
07-04-17, 09:12 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,477
Posted By Bacciagalupe

"Force?" That seems a tad extreme. They...

"Force?" That seems a tad extreme.

They offer options, and try to persuade people to buy them. But that is not force. If a manufacturer offers something that buyers don't want, it won't sell....
07-04-17, 08:51 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,477
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Or, not Bike manufacturers were putting disc...

Or, not

Bike manufacturers were putting disc brakes on road and endurance bikes several years before they were allowed into races by the UCI. If they were still barred from competition,...
07-04-17, 08:10 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 24,037
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Uh huh Again, Tweets are a whopping 140...

Uh huh

Again, Tweets are a whopping 140 characters. That's an expression of an opinion, not an argument.

Meanwhile, many of the pros and ex-pros -- Lemond, Voight, Greipel, McEwen, Millar --...
07-04-17, 07:55 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 24,037
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Cav may be a lot of things, including excessively...

Cav may be a lot of things, including excessively aggressive. I'm not a fan of his.

That said, Cav is an experienced sprinter, one of the best in the business, and he isn't going to run up the...
07-04-17, 03:41 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 24,037
Posted By Bacciagalupe

My apologies. Still, I am happy to change my...

My apologies.

Still, I am happy to change my position... if provided with evidence. I can take opinions of riders into account, but their views have to be a tad more specific than 140 characters...
07-04-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 24,037
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Yup. I watched the race, I watched the replays...

Yup. I watched the race, I watched the replays numerous times, including before posting.

In fact, if you watch Stage 3, you see Sagan do the same thing yesterday that Demare did today -- he swung...
07-04-17, 03:21 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 24,037
Posted By Bacciagalupe

And yet, you continue to argue with me. Hmmm. ...

And yet, you continue to argue with me. Hmmm.



It's true, I am usually right. :D

However, when someone does prove I'm wrong, I admit it. The trick is, they actually have to present...
07-04-17, 03:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,809
Posted By Bacciagalupe

I don't think Sagan deliberately tried to KO Cav....

I don't think Sagan deliberately tried to KO Cav. I think he was just trying to shut him out, and was too reckless. Apparently he acted similarly yesterday, cutting off Greipel iirc.

Demare...
07-04-17, 03:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,964
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Cav wasn't moving to the right. There was no room...

Cav wasn't moving to the right. There was no room for him to move to the right.

Sagan came up behind Cav, then started moving to the right. Sagan was trying to shut the door on Cav, but wasn't far...
07-04-17, 03:00 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 24,037
Posted By Bacciagalupe

Uh, hello? Sagan was moving to the right. He was...

Uh, hello? Sagan was moving to the right. He was not holding his line, and was not forced to the right by any other cyclists; his left side was clear. He came from behind Cav, then tried to shut the...
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