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Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-05, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 752
Posted By divekrb

I do all my road racing with a compact 50/33...

I do all my road racing with a compact 50/33 (yep, 33) and an 11-26 I put together (thanks Campy 10s). I don't see the 26 on anything but the really silly grades, where it's a godsend.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-28-05, 03:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,773
Posted By divekrb

Ayup, a flat out and back TT. Good benchmark for...

Ayup, a flat out and back TT. Good benchmark for your speed against others in your class. In the Masters 45+ 1/2/3 or 45+ 1/5 you can expect to see that kind of pace once the field gets moving, and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-28-05, 03:31 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,294
Posted By divekrb

Sure. But first let me say my comment probably...

Sure. But first let me say my comment probably came off harsher than it was meant.

So: There's nothing in the rulebook, or on the USCF website indicating that this is under consideration. Logic...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-28-05, 10:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,350
Posted By divekrb

Canyon bikes sells a Lightweight Equipped carbon...

Canyon bikes sells a Lightweight Equipped carbon bike out of their factory in Germany for around $6800 US depending on the Euro. I figured you get the bike for $1k or so...

I had a pair of Zipp...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-28-05, 10:28 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,294
Posted By divekrb

Maybe you could do some research before posting...

Maybe you could do some research before posting hearsay rumors? Especially if you're working as a USCF offiicial?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-28-05, 02:08 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,294
Posted By divekrb

Oh great, uncommitted breakaways. Yell "The Pizza...

Oh great, uncommitted breakaways. Yell "The Pizza Man Goeth" or something like that when you shoot off the front. It's January, my gun isn't fully loaded yet, I'm not up to chasing unless there's a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-05, 01:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,282
Posted By divekrb

Can you put a Sony 8 track in an AMG Benz ?...

Can you put a Sony 8 track in an AMG Benz ? Sure....




I've heard that about the older Look models. I've got 500 hours on a couple of pairs of Keo's (worn out one set of cleats) with zero...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-05, 01:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 926
Posted By divekrb

It's like your Scott, only more comfortable, and...

It's like your Scott, only more comfortable, and a little heavier. $2k is a great price.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-28-05, 01:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,350
Posted By divekrb

BTW congrats on a great purchase. Don't know if...

BTW congrats on a great purchase. Don't know if you saw the thread about dropping a water bottle in my front Stratus, losing two of the 16 spokes and still finishing the race. Just a *****in...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-28-05, 01:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,350
Posted By divekrb

Some reading on the Tufo's: ...

Some reading on the Tufo's:

http://www.roadbikereview.com/cat/wheels/tires-tubular/Tufo/PRD_49576_5681crx.aspx

12 reviews and 5's across the board. On construction:
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-27-05, 09:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,773
Posted By divekrb

I whomped on the Cat5. In the Masters 45+ (1/5)...

I whomped on the Cat5. In the Masters 45+ (1/5) best I've done is a 2nd. In a recent race we caught and passed the main 35+ 1/5 field. Freaks I tell ya.

If you want to have a shot at the front, go...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-27-05, 09:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,350
Posted By divekrb

I've been using Tufo S3 Lites (21mm) on mine,...

I've been using Tufo S3 Lites (21mm) on mine, mounted with their Extreme tape. About 100 grams per tire lighter than the Contis and 75 per lighter than the Vittoria. Bit of a $$$ savings also.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-05, 12:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 848
Posted By divekrb

Lost pounds, trained hard, went from 43 minutes...

Lost pounds, trained hard, went from 43 minutes to 37 minutes on our uphill TT.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-05, 12:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 814
Posted By divekrb

Do a search. Lots of prior posts...

Do a search. Lots of prior posts...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-24-05, 12:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,420
Posted By divekrb

The rebuttal assumes you're going to crash,...

The rebuttal assumes you're going to crash, avoiding which is the whole point of #3.

Moving weight (your knee or upper body) towards the inside gives actually increases the contact patch and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-05, 05:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,702
Posted By divekrb

Shoot the messenger?

Shoot the messenger?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-05, 12:32 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 14,436
Posted By divekrb

Typical Lab. Jumps into the foto but forgets to...

Typical Lab. Jumps into the foto but forgets to fix his/her ear.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 09:53 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,661
Posted By divekrb

Don't know how far it is from your base, but you...

Don't know how far it is from your base, but you can do it unsupported without any problems. There's shop in Borg d' Osians (sp?) and Huez so food and water won't be an issue. You can ride back down...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-21-05, 07:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,282
Posted By divekrb

GC leaders seldom "wait" when they're trying to...

GC leaders seldom "wait" when they're trying to put time on other GC contenders, which was the point of Lance's attack. Looking at Lance's race face is like looking at a ski mask during a bank...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 04:00 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 14,436
Posted By divekrb

Yes, that's Tioga. We started in Lee Vining, rode...

Yes, that's Tioga. We started in Lee Vining, rode over Tioga to Evergreen, 2nd day rode from Evergreen to Twain Harte on paved Forest Service primary roads (some great climbing and descending there),...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 02:10 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 14,436
Posted By divekrb

Here's mine and some shots from our 3 day Road...

Here's mine and some shots from our 3 day Road Epic...

Specs: Roubaix Pro Frame, Campy Record 10 front/rear derailluers (alu and ti fastners), shifters and cassette (12-29 ti w/ ti lockring), FSA...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 01:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,330
Posted By divekrb

Compression fracture L-4 in a racing crash where...

Compression fracture L-4 in a racing crash where a friend had been paralyzed less than a year before. Physical therapy? Have some pills. Years of pain before I found someone who could help me resolve...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 12:56 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,599
Posted By divekrb

On topic: Cable TV. Speed bumps. ...

On topic:

Cable TV.

Speed bumps.

Youthful exuberance.

Uphill wheelies on a 12 pound race bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 12:55 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,599
Posted By divekrb

Without the NHTSA stats, I can only add this...

Without the NHTSA stats, I can only add this anecdote:

My wife was stopped on the shgoulder with a flat tire on the freeway in her Volvo when she was rear ended by a guy (a-hole off duty cop) who...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 12:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,573
Posted By divekrb

I'll point out that the kid was 17. Not really a...

I'll point out that the kid was 17. Not really a little kid. I'm not THAT dishonarable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-05, 12:34 AM
Replies: 413
Views: 55,045
Posted By divekrb

My last post to Sydney: "Damn. Excellent,...

My last post to Sydney:

"Damn. Excellent, helpful info from Sydney. One more and you're off my ignore list"

He's off now.

Damn. Sorry Syd.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-21-05, 12:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,282
Posted By divekrb

Some might consider them fallen heroes but: ...

Some might consider them fallen heroes but:

Tyler Freaking Hamilton. Doping issues aside winning a mountain stage in the Tour with a broken collarbone. That's nails.

Tom Simpson. "On, on, on"....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-05, 11:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,783
Posted By divekrb

The Roubaix has been used by a lot of the pro...

The Roubaix has been used by a lot of the pro peleton, especially in it's namesake race. Peter Wolrich preferred it to the Tarmac:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-05, 10:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,573
Posted By divekrb

Cross. My first cross race actually. Despite...

Cross. My first cross race actually. Despite having zero mount/dismount skills, I managed to get away from the field. 1/2 way through the last lap I flatted the front. Kept riding but got caught by...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-20-05, 10:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,740
Posted By divekrb

For those of you not able to follow this, a...

For those of you not able to follow this, a synopsis:

Michael Rogers said Lance was a big sissy and he's going to kick everyone's butter in this year's TDF, after he cleans up the Giro pansies and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-20-05, 10:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 793
Posted By divekrb

True, but there's better food in Frisco. Plus,...

True, but there's better food in Frisco. Plus, consider the equation:

(NoCal + spring = bad weather < determination of pro riders + prize money x spectacle) = (inspired rec racer with intestinal...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-05, 10:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,661
Posted By divekrb

Cristo's time for a rec rider/racer is excellent...

Cristo's time for a rec rider/racer is excellent but it's not relevant to hanging with the TDF riders.

I did it in '04 in mediocre form, 15lbs heavier than in 05 and went 57:00 weaving through...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-05, 07:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,573
Posted By divekrb

Congrats and welcome to the club!

Congrats and welcome to the club!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-05, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 799
Posted By divekrb

I'd jump on this: ...

I'd jump on this:

http://wheelworld.com/site/itemdetails.cfm?ID=3721&Catalog=39&sort=Price

I found the Giant TCR a bit soft but I'm 30 pounds heavier and racing. At this price point you'll get...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-05, 07:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,423
Posted By divekrb

None, because any self respecting company makes a...

None, because any self respecting company makes a Campy compatable wheel.

Seriously, I was really dissapointed with the HED tri spoke wheels I bought (and returned). Very large amount of side to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-05, 07:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,573
Posted By divekrb

I recently picked up a Veloce Cross on Ebay for...

I recently picked up a Veloce Cross on Ebay for $1350 shipped. I've ridden it a bit and raced it once (won). Very nice riding bike, the carbon fork and seat stays do a great job of soaking up the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-20-05, 06:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,528
Posted By divekrb

Don't you mean D-L ? :)

Don't you mean D-L ? :)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-05, 06:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,407
Posted By divekrb

I concur. Most of the scammers are selling high...

I concur. Most of the scammers are selling high end "new" bikes. The three day auction is probably to have it end before Xmas.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-20-05, 06:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,528
Posted By divekrb

Mayo's Alpe D' Huez frame was 100% alu in 2004.

Mayo's Alpe D' Huez frame was 100% alu in 2004.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-20-05, 06:41 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 5,294
Posted By divekrb

Quick correction/addition on weights...the...

Quick correction/addition on weights...the Reynolds Stratus rim is 345g, the Cirro is 285. A set of Stratus wheels comes in at 1244, the Cirro at 1179 on my digital scale.

I've got a set of Crono...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-20-05, 06:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 793
Posted By divekrb

Looks like a lot of driving. 50 miles to the TT,...

Looks like a lot of driving. 50 miles to the TT, 45 miles to the RR, that's 200 round trip give or take, plus 5=6 hours getting there for you, 8 for me. If I lived in Pheonix it would be a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-20-05, 05:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,740
Posted By divekrb

8,9,10 yeeeeeer out! While a very good TT...

8,9,10 yeeeeeer out!

While a very good TT rider if the course suits him, there's little that would indicate he's any kind of a GC threat at the tour. Barely cracked the top 30 in this year's final...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-05, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 545
Posted By divekrb

Did it in '04. It's one of those climbs that the...

Did it in '04. It's one of those climbs that the harder/faster you ride it, the harder it gets. I rode it in the summer and it was blistering hot, I was glad to break out of the forest and get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-05, 12:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,502
Posted By divekrb

Keep in mind the pads are a big factor in...

Keep in mind the pads are a big factor in stopping power. The latest ZG's come with cork and carbon compatable.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-05, 11:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,188
Posted By divekrb

I've enjoyed the pavement miles I've put on it....

I've enjoyed the pavement miles I've put on it. The feel reminds my of an older steel bike the way it steers and tracks. I plan on making it my winter trainer and do some exploring. Aside from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-05, 08:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,502
Posted By divekrb

Have a set on my race bike. Work well, though not...

Have a set on my race bike. Work well, though not quite as good as Record or Mavic SSC. Ultegra level stopping power.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-26-05, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By divekrb

I've built most of my bikes (road and mountain)....

I've built most of my bikes (road and mountain). Was looking at doing the same until I found a brand new Bianchi Veloce Cross on Ebay. Pedalled away for $1350. Won my very first cross race on it too....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-05, 04:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,188
Posted By divekrb

It's a 55. 13 bids, I went in at the reserve...

It's a 55. 13 bids, I went in at the reserve right at the end. I was really surprised, especially with it being in the middle of 'cross season. Came from a small shop in Jersey. She had one or two...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-05, 03:29 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,939
Posted By divekrb

Had been looking at these, and Cervelo products...

Had been looking at these, and Cervelo products in general. They get very high marks for concept and engineering, and some pretty horrible marks for delivery, support and quality control, mostly on...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-05, 03:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,188
Posted By divekrb

Brand new Bianchi Veloce Cross for $1350. Frame...

Brand new Bianchi Veloce Cross for $1350. Frame retails for $1150 by itself. Carbon fork, rear stays, Campy components. First cross race= 1st place.
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