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Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-12, 11:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,448
Posted By Max Viotu

"I think that Mg is more of a novelty..." ...

"I think that Mg is more of a novelty..."

Tell that to Leonard Zinn...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-20-12, 11:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,237
Posted By Max Viotu

Paketa magnesium.

Paketa magnesium.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-11, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,457
Posted By Max Viotu

Excess play in SRAM double-tap brake lever

Greetings-

My right Rival brake lever takes a fair amount of 'travel' (close to half an inch) before I can feel it start to engage the brake cable. My question is whether or not anyone knows if...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-09, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By Max Viotu

Sponsorship procurement

Just curious,

What do you all do concerning getting race sponsors for your respective clubs? Do you require money in exchange for a logo on your kit, do you instead accept discounts, freebies,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,123
Posted By Max Viotu

Adaptic.

Adaptic.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,531
Posted By Max Viotu

One thing to keep in mind-these pedals are not...

One thing to keep in mind-these pedals are not servicable, except if you send them back to the factory. Time doesn't charge very much to overhaul them, but unless you have a spare pair lying around,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-15-09, 09:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 526
Posted By Max Viotu

can anyone recommend a decent, clean, fairly...

can anyone recommend a decent, clean, fairly cheap place to stay?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-27-09, 09:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 625
Posted By Max Viotu

"Elite 4" = oxymoron

"Elite 4" = oxymoron
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-09, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By Max Viotu

This is for a race (early season) -guess I'll...

This is for a race (early season) -guess I'll wait to mount them unil next month.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By Max Viotu

Ultremo R users..,.

Any practical experience w/ these tires on hardpan and/or lightly graveled roads?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-09, 09:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 626
Posted By Max Viotu

Here's the thing about Time pedals-they're only...

Here's the thing about Time pedals-they're only servicable if you send them back to Time- I recently found this out, as one of my RXS pedals (which I otherwise really like) started having bearing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 349
Posted By Max Viotu

Oh...running Rival shifters, FD and RD.

Oh...running Rival shifters, FD and RD.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-09, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 349
Posted By Max Viotu

advice changing to SRAM cassette

On a road bike (as a racer), wanting to switch from a DA 12-25 to a SRAM 11-26 (not the Red version). I'm also running an FC-R700 that needs new chainnrigs.

Is it better to replace the chainings...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-02-08, 10:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,846
Posted By Max Viotu

Just saw your video...something must be wrong...

Just saw your video...something must be wrong with your 1-Up...your floor is way too clean. Where's the big puddle of sweat, ****ers, and snot rockets that always gets left on my floor?

Seriously...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-08, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 359
Posted By Max Viotu

Indoor training-Buffalo NY?

Planning a trip to Buffalo NY (Kenmore/Tonawanda) for Xmas, and I need some help finding an indoor facility to maintain fitness on this 10-day road trip. I'm a racer, so I certainly don't want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-08, 04:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,933
Posted By Max Viotu

Lantiseptic. One jar has lasted me a year so far...

Lantiseptic. One jar has lasted me a year so far (for less than 20 bucks), and I still have plenty left. It conditions your pad, much like oil does on a ball glove. Haven't had any problems since I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-02-07, 09:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,069
Posted By Max Viotu

There is a product I take called Coromega. It's...

There is a product I take called Coromega. It's fish oil/Omega 3 in the form of a flavored pudding-like consistency in one-dose small individual packets. It's very tasty. My fave is orange with a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-17-07, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 537
Posted By Max Viotu

Hardly.... the Dood finished 39th.

Hardly.... the Dood finished 39th.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-07, 07:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,005
Posted By Max Viotu

I would suggest getting a medical evaluation....

I would suggest getting a medical evaluation. Even if your legs appear to be different lengths, that may not really be the case. I'm a perfect example. I have some alignment issues with my pelvis,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-07-07, 08:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,150
Posted By Max Viotu

I take Coromega...it comes in boxes of individual...

I take Coromega...it comes in boxes of individual small single-serving packs and is a light 'Gu' consistency. It currently comes in three flavors, Lemon-lime, orange, and orange with a hint of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-07, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 550
Posted By Max Viotu

P-Town!!??#!$! Oooh yea-the perfect place to be...

P-Town!!??#!$! Oooh yea-the perfect place to be wearing spandex shorts...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-07, 06:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 28,020
Posted By Max Viotu

I'm in the same boat...I just looked at both the...

I'm in the same boat...I just looked at both the 2007 SLR and Flite gelflows this afternoon. I can tell you the SLR is quite a bit flatter and more minimalist than the flight-a bit wider...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-07, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,166
Posted By Max Viotu

I tried the Alias last year...ended up w/ a UTI.

I tried the Alias last year...ended up w/ a UTI.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-07, 09:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,166
Posted By Max Viotu

if you tried a Toupe and didn't like it....

...what saddle did you end up with? I need something that's minimalist and light ( I race), but just a wee (no pun intended) bit wider at the forward transition towards the nose. I had an SSM Era K...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-07, 05:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,675
Posted By Max Viotu

+1 for that. I have a 50/34 on the front and run...

+1 for that. I have a 50/34 on the front and run an 11-21 on the back. I just migrated from an old 7-speed freewheel and downtube shifters, and I can tell you I really like having single-tooth shifts...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-07, 03:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 285
Posted By Max Viotu

Which compact?

Which would you go with...a UT compact Chorus crankset, or a Shimano R-700 with ceramic bearings? I know the Chorus is lighter, but I'm wondering if the ceramic bearings in the Shimano will make for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-07, 10:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,269
Posted By Max Viotu

The road up to Mt. Evans is the highest paved...

The road up to Mt. Evans is the highest paved road in North America. It ain't just the climb, it's the altitude. If you start at Bergen Park, you crest two passes (9+ and 11+ thousand ft.) before you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-07, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 634
Posted By Max Viotu

DA or Ultegra cassette

Is the Dura Ace version worth spending extra on for longer life, weight, etc.?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-07, 06:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,006
Posted By Max Viotu

I'm purchasing an '07 Ultegra group and may some...

I'm purchasing an '07 Ultegra group and may some extra money to throw at it, IF I can realize a performance improvement. I have an opportunity to buy below dealer wholesale, and I just wanted to take...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-07, 09:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,006
Posted By Max Viotu

I should mention I race.

I should mention I race.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-07, 09:27 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,006
Posted By Max Viotu

Upgrading an Ultegra group

Thinking about ordering some DA upgrades for a 2007 Ultegra group, but $$ is a bit of a constraint. Which components would be best to choose? I'm thinking a Dura-Ace RD, cassette and chain, but would...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-07, 11:18 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 28,964
Posted By Max Viotu

Selle San Marco ERA K-because it's fairly flat. I...

Selle San Marco ERA K-because it's fairly flat. I tried a Specialized Alias 143 and ended up with a UTI (urinary tract infection). Those 'wings' on the Alias were biting into my a$$ and putting a lot...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-07, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 627
Posted By Max Viotu

Bars, post, stem-carbon or alu?

Any justification for spending the extra dough? Doesn't seem to be a huge difference in weight for the carbon version of these items, but I'm wondering if there might be a comfort factor, esp for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-07, 10:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,424
Posted By Max Viotu

Pretty simple, actually. Just before I hit the...

Pretty simple, actually. Just before I hit the crest on a climb in a race, I like the option of upshifting, especially if I'm at the front. Sometimes, everyone else will also let up a notch, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-07, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,424
Posted By Max Viotu

It would be great if you could post a similar pic...

It would be great if you could post a similar pic trying to hit the thumb button while standing during a steep climb pulling on the hoods.

When I was demoing the Campy, I found the thumb buttons...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-07, 12:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,424
Posted By Max Viotu

Campy thumb wrestling

Just about to get into a new bike, and migrating from DA downtube shifters. I went to a LBS and noticed that Campy shifters make it exceedingly difficult to use the thumb buttons, especially when in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-07, 10:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,206
Posted By Max Viotu

I'd say it depends on your goals. I use a 1-Up....

I'd say it depends on your goals. I use a 1-Up. Yea, it gets a lot harder to pedal as you get into bigger gears, but I use it with all 6 balls, and IMHO, nothing can beat it for simulating hill...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-07, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By Max Viotu

give these folks a holler... Heartland...

give these folks a holler...

Heartland Bicycle
316-682-4144 • 111 N. Mosley St, Wichita,KS 67211
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-07, 07:47 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,473
Posted By Max Viotu

What I thought was even funnier was the photo of...

What I thought was even funnier was the photo of the gal...could those shorts ride any lower? I've never seen a female normally wear their cycling shorts like low-rider jeans.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-14-06, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 687
Posted By Max Viotu

Ooh yea, Just did my first strength session...

Ooh yea, Just did my first strength session today... me like much better. Raised the weight and # of sets, lowered the reps. The info I gleaned from Danno's links in the weight thread was right. It's...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-10-06, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 687
Posted By Max Viotu

Understanding Hypertrophy

So I'm into my second week of the hypertrophy phase of my strength training, after spending 8 weeks prepping. I'm doing two days a week, and lifting to failure (4 sets of 10-12 reps) on my seated leg...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-06, 04:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,224
Posted By Max Viotu

The fact that you're looking (and posting) pics...

The fact that you're looking (and posting) pics of possible shoes tells me you're heading in the wrong direction. The other advice here is spot on....brand, color, and style are the LEAST important...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-06, 07:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,735
Posted By Max Viotu

(snip) "I had to switch the 1UP trainer over to...

(snip) "I had to switch the 1UP trainer over to the Inner Pockets using 3 steel balls. This lower setting seemed to mimic the Kurt trainer more effectively."

Why didn't you try and switch the Kurt...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-06, 09:02 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,835
Posted By Max Viotu

My mistake...I haven' seen the film in a year,...

My mistake...I haven' seen the film in a year, but he sure does look like Danson to me.

Sorry for the mis-info,
Max
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-06, 07:05 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,835
Posted By Max Viotu

Yea...American Flyers is pretty cheezy (if you...

Yea...American Flyers is pretty cheezy (if you haven 't seen it, it features a very young Ted Danson as a bad-a$$ antagonistic bike racer), but one of my training routes takes me right by the Coors...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-31-06, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 911
Posted By Max Viotu

Yea, the reason for the Costco 'Egg Starts' is...

Yea, the reason for the Costco 'Egg Starts' is that I really, really like eggs, and I wanted to avoid the cholesterol, but one of the great links above points to some good nutritional info about...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-13-06, 11:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 911
Posted By Max Viotu

Not enough fat in diet?

Ok...I'm 51, and I think I have the race training thing down. BUT, I'm into my first year of racing, and I still can't seem to get a handle on recovery. I'm not seeing improvement in my time for the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-16-06, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 727
Posted By Max Viotu

I'm partial to chocolate soy milk. Max

I'm partial to chocolate soy milk.

Max
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-29-06, 04:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 404
Posted By Max Viotu

Question for 1-Up six ball users

Is there anyone out there who can describe how much more resistance does using all six balls make? I'm using the factory set-up (medium resistance-three balls). I'm finding that the resistance varies...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-06, 07:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 636
Posted By Max Viotu

You're not flippant...you're absolutely right! I...

You're not flippant...you're absolutely right! I happen to have high arches and narrow heels, and there are only two brands of shoes that fit me. I only learned this after trying all the top brands...
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