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10-15-19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,708
Posted By tpower

Its not hard, or expensive. If you don't have...

Its not hard, or expensive. If you don't have sliding dropouts then you can get a tensioner which is like a blank derailleur. Single speed conversion kits have these. They are like 25-50 bucks and...
10-14-19, 05:35 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 170,473
Posted By tpower

Its Alpenrose Dairy Velodrome in Beaverton, OR. ...

Its Alpenrose Dairy Velodrome in Beaverton, OR. Watts are better used elsewhere on the course vs hitting turbo there, especially with the infield switchbacks being so slow.

The first two Cross...
10-14-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,881
Posted By tpower

Any particular reason why you would just get a...

Any particular reason why you would just get a wider wheel? I'm guessing cost? Although, older rim brake wheelsets can go for like $125-200 around here. Pretty inexpensive, just want to look for...
10-14-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,708
Posted By tpower

Most promoters will re-seed for the venue. ...

Most promoters will re-seed for the venue. Hopefully. :)
10-14-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,708
Posted By tpower

I'm 38, 2 kids, and a wife that races, and I also...

I'm 38, 2 kids, and a wife that races, and I also try and run a team, as well as full time job and typical Dad duties. Anyways, I feel you with the whole training time thing but you know what, in CX...
10-14-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 967
Posted By tpower

Always a great time! #handupsarenotacrime...

Always a great time! #handupsarenotacrime (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=handupsarenotacrime) !
10-14-19, 11:56 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 170,473
Posted By tpower

Cool pic!

Cool pic!
10-14-19, 11:53 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 170,473
Posted By tpower

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/sand3_d59af4e7a8e04cf24c46106d6a9d671922c31ea1.jpg

Wife racing 1/2 masters, lots of fun sand....
10-14-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 170,473
Posted By tpower

Cool! We race at the velodrome as well! ...

Cool! We race at the velodrome as well!

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1071x711/alpenrose_077c049af73d904d8163452fd760544dbe0dd127.png

Photo: Drew Coleman...
10-03-19, 05:18 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 170,473
Posted By tpower

So where are all the pics? CX is in full swing...

So where are all the pics? CX is in full swing in north america!
09-09-19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 170,473
Posted By tpower

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Our local "euro" course with sand....
09-09-19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 23,277
Posted By tpower

You could just ride a frame with a threaded BB......

You could just ride a frame with a threaded BB... :)

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1uFIuRhsDa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
09-09-19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,564
Posted By tpower

My wife runs the Specialized Tracer and its great...

My wife runs the Specialized Tracer and its great in dry conditions. When there is wet conditions it will not do well. If you're just starting out I wouldn't necessarily trust what everyone in your...
08-27-19, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,544
Posted By tpower

I have Candy on all my bikes. The only time I...

I have Candy on all my bikes. The only time I had issue getting in or out is when my cleat was coming loose. :)
08-27-19, 03:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 23,277
Posted By tpower

Yeah IDK what to do in dry. I will probably just...

Yeah IDK what to do in dry. I will probably just run my all around tires in the dry races, although I thought about running 38c Panaracer GK SK. I do have some Vittoria Terreno Dry but I don't...
06-27-19, 03:48 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 23,277
Posted By tpower

My summer CX training plan starts next week. ...

My summer CX training plan starts next week.

...and I just built a new CX bike for the year. usually the bike isn't ready until week of. This feels weird...
06-27-19, 03:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,066
Posted By tpower

4x4min w/ 2min RI Either extend to 4x8 w/...

4x4min w/ 2min RI

Either extend to 4x8 w/ 2min RI or do more 4min in a row. IE 5x4, 6x4.


Also, miracle intervals since it sounds like you may have less punch than others in your race...
06-27-19, 02:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,330
Posted By tpower

Maybe one more that I don't see a lot of people...

Maybe one more that I don't see a lot of people doing is keeping a race diary:


Conditions (weather and course)
Personal
How do you feel?
What was pre-race ritual?

Equipment, mainly
...
06-27-19, 02:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,157
Posted By tpower

Equally good - determine some other way to...

Equally good - determine some other way to select:

Price
Brand Loyalty
Availability
Looks


Recently was in same boat, looking at Strada Bianca, ended up with 32GK slicks because:
06-25-19, 01:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,157
Posted By tpower

Its a non-competitive event, why would you...

Its a non-competitive event, why would you sacrifice comfort and perhaps durability?

I rode & gravel raced 38mm Gravel King slicks all last year. Its a great high volume tire for all conditions....
06-25-19, 12:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,564
Posted By tpower

It doesn't sound like you have a very wide rim. ...

It doesn't sound like you have a very wide rim. Narrow rims with 35mm tires will fold over more easily. I had a stock rim I raced a few times as backup and it was really flexy and bouncy. I ran...
06-25-19, 12:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,330
Posted By tpower

Take care of your bike. Brake less. ...

Take care of your bike.

Brake less.

Actually practice CX skills during the week (and at race pace).

The fastest way around the course varies from rider to rider based on their fitness,...
06-25-19, 12:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,330
Posted By tpower

5 sentences lol.

5 sentences lol.
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