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11-24-08, 10:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 710
Posted By Tarmacguy

im from down under too, and its the same here in...

im from down under too, and its the same here in Perth, except they are now trying to push the whole teams things, and even u can only race in a kit if it is registered...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-08, 12:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 759
Posted By Tarmacguy

what is big tom boonen riding

I just checked the pics from the last "tour" of the year, and after boonens victory am tryign to work out what he is riding..it appears to be branded a specialized, for obvious reasons, but it is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-08, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 342
Posted By Tarmacguy

I think it is a good price for a full sworks...

I think it is a good price for a full sworks durace pack..granted its nearly 3 yeas old, but still..
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-08, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,881
Posted By Tarmacguy

So in answer to my original question, are...

So in answer to my original question, are flashpoints a good viable option for a set of rims for racing?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-08, 02:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,881
Posted By Tarmacguy

I do know a bit abuot them, i understand that...

I do know a bit abuot them, i understand that they are similar to the 404's but is the difference between the 404's and the new flashpoints that noticable...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-08, 01:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,881
Posted By Tarmacguy

Flashpoint 60

I am looking at getting a set of the new flashpoints, does anyone know anything about them?

Are they decent, or just crappy zipp substitutes..
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-08, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By Tarmacguy

I can easilly sustain 20mph for a period of...

I can easilly sustain 20mph for a period of time....
08-21-08, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 628
Posted By Tarmacguy

carbon rims

Simple question- will i notice any great difference by upgradign to a set of mavic cosmic carbone premiums over my ES's as my race wheels?

is it worth the money to get the deep rims?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By Tarmacguy

carbon wheels

Simple question- will i notice any great difference by upgradign to a set of mavic cosmic carbone premiums over my ES's as my race wheels?

is it worth the money to get the deep rims?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-08, 09:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,467
Posted By Tarmacguy

i wanna get a new sl2 aswell and am tossing up...

i wanna get a new sl2 aswell and am tossing up between getting an 08 v 09
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-08, 07:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,711
Posted By Tarmacguy

try probikekit.com. not sure what the conversion...

try probikekit.com. not sure what the conversion rate is for u, but they are atleast $50 cheaper on there than in the LBS
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,609
Posted By Tarmacguy

the new tarmacs look dammmmmm hot next year....

the new tarmacs look dammmmmm hot next year....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-08, 11:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 329
Posted By Tarmacguy

New crank set?

I currently run a FSA SL - K crankset, and am thinking/looking at upgrading to the K force, or possibly even s works crankset...Any thoughts on if i will notice any difference in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-08, 07:03 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,340
Posted By Tarmacguy

I am an aussie, and am very proud to have him in...

I am an aussie, and am very proud to have him in yellow and hopefully now keeping it, yet he isnt my fav rider..i am a lover of an attacking, mixing it up sort of rider like don alejandro, so while...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-08, 02:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,076
Posted By Tarmacguy

I had exactly the same issue with my garmin, it...

I had exactly the same issue with my garmin, it got very much water logged. Is with garmin at the moment being repaired for the second time as i hjad the same issue previously . I have only had to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-08, 09:03 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,672
Posted By Tarmacguy

try pulling up on the pedals with your addidas...

try pulling up on the pedals with your addidas on!!!!

agreed with everyone else, they make a massive difference...Even if you do have them tho, you still need to use them correctly otherwise its...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,028
Posted By Tarmacguy

Whats a good power figure

I used a powertap last night for the first time and got my results at max KW and W/kg but i dont have anything to compare it to.

Does anyone know or have there figures to give me an idea of how i...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-08, 11:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By Tarmacguy

No its not the ryanf group buy...It was placed in...

No its not the ryanf group buy...It was placed in december originally, they advised the turn around time is 60 days.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By Tarmacguy

crappy service from santini

santini pride themselves on quality handmade garments, pity it has taken them over 6 months to get these quality garments to us..We ordered some custom team kits in december last year. to date they...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-08, 09:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,606
Posted By Tarmacguy

I have the 07 Tarmac expert in same colours, i...

I have the 07 Tarmac expert in same colours, i didnt realise how awesome a set of wheels can make my bike look. I not a fan of the white tape/hoods but thats just cause i hate to clean them..Nice...
04-13-08, 10:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By Tarmacguy

I have been "that guy" for the last year. Have...

I have been "that guy" for the last year. Have finally learnt my lesson and am starting to learn some race tactics now..results should be coming my way soon, i hope.
04-01-08, 12:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Tarmacguy

nerves

any one else get big time nerves a few days before a big race..I have a HUGE 2 day stage race this weekend, and my nerves are going crazy...I think i will do ok well we will see, just realy nervous...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-08, 09:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By Tarmacguy

I bought the same set of tyres 6 working days ago...

I bought the same set of tyres 6 working days ago (dam easter), hope they arrive soon, i want them for my race on the weekend.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-08, 01:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 807
Posted By Tarmacguy

Durace v Ultegra Shifters

I am looking at purchasing some durace shifters, currenlty have ultegra...has anyone goen from ultegra to durace or durace to ultegra and noticed a difference..Wantign to know if it is really worth...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-08, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By Tarmacguy

Changing down from mavic ES to Equipes

I usually ride on Es rims, just cause they look sweet and ride like a dream, but have now had an issue with the rear and it has to be sent away, gone back to my old training wheels, Equipes..dam its...
03-05-08, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 473
Posted By Tarmacguy

4 days off after a race

I completed a 2 day race on the weekend and haven't touched the bike in 4 days. I have never had this long off the bike since i started riding/training. My motivation has dropped off and is now...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-08, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By Tarmacguy

4 days off

I completed a 2 day race on the weekend and haven't touched the bike in 4 days. I have never had this long off the bike since i started riding/training. My motivation has dropped off and is now...
03-03-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By Tarmacguy

Backing up a 2 day race

Had my first 2 day race on the weekend @ B grade. Crit on the saturday arvo, and RR sunday morning..

9th place in the crit
8th in the RR

and now the point that annoys me, They were seperate...
02-26-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,071
Posted By Tarmacguy

First race was state championships, got dropped...

First race was state championships, got dropped like a school kid..spent the last 40 odd kms by myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-08, 08:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 689
Posted By Tarmacguy

Considering i have the same bike, and had the...

Considering i have the same bike, and had the same exact problem (let me guess, it only happens when you stand up for a sprint or to climb) perhaps i can shed some light, after some of the wonderful...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-08, 10:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,168
Posted By Tarmacguy

I have it at the shop today being looked at, i am...

I have it at the shop today being looked at, i am getting them to pull the forks out and check the bearings...i cant beleive how many pple have said it might be my skewers, i have checked this at...
02-10-08, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By Tarmacguy

Why is my head tube creaking?

help needed!! is this easy to fix..it only creaks when i stand to climb or kick it for a sprint, just wondering if anyone has any ideas why i am creaking, and how hard, if it can be fixed..itrs not...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-08, 08:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,168
Posted By Tarmacguy

Why is my head tube creaking?

help needed!! is this easy to fix..it only creaks when i stand to climb or kick it for a sprint, just wondering if anyone has any ideas why i am creaking, and how hard, if it can be fixed..itrs not...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-08, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 321
Posted By Tarmacguy

i use trainingpeaks.com...my coach does up the...

i use trainingpeaks.com...my coach does up the plan and puts it in there for me to view, and then download sessions to.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-08, 06:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,185
Posted By Tarmacguy

would i be correct in saying you do alot or all...

would i be correct in saying you do alot or all of ur climbing standing up.. I had the same problem where i had severely damaged my lower back by climbing standing all the time (after an extensive...
01-06-08, 09:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By Tarmacguy

Need to attack more

just some input needed: do constant attacks to sprinters wear them down, on a very flat sweeping crit course...

The only chance i have of beating the sprinters (as i am more of a climber/all...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-07, 06:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,851
Posted By Tarmacguy

head out with some fast group rides, practise...

head out with some fast group rides, practise rolling turns with them and make sure you keep with the constant on off pace, this was the best practise i got, short of actually just gettign out there...
12-16-07, 08:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,001
Posted By Tarmacguy

I am an idiot

simply put, was at the front going over the last hill of a race, got attacked and got caught out. Lost the race after being in a position to win the whole time..Stupid mistake.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-07, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 601
Posted By Tarmacguy

ahhh so all that talk about less rolling...

ahhh so all that talk about less rolling resistance is a crock, i just need to beleive they are faster..
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-07, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 601
Posted By Tarmacguy

so effectively will the "s" ones go...

so effectively will the "s" ones go faster**********
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-07, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 601
Posted By Tarmacguy

Does The "s" Make A Difference

I used to ride on continental GP 4000 tyres for a short time, then went for the new 4000 "S" black chilli's..I have shredded these up after some trips through glass etc, and gone back to the normal...
12-10-07, 06:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,165
Posted By Tarmacguy

This is exactly what happened in the race, he sat...

This is exactly what happened in the race, he sat in the whole race...Its all good, i got him sussed now..Hope i see him again real soon
12-09-07, 11:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,165
Posted By Tarmacguy

Suckers

Just wanted to vent a little after my crit yesterday.

I won my last one, so was feeling pretty good for a repeat performace. Half way through i was feeling good and was looking good for the win...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-07, 09:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,429
Posted By Tarmacguy

because I live in a very very sunny area in...

because I live in a very very sunny area in summer,and have very sensitive eyes i have to go with the black iridium @ 10 %..These work really well for sunny days, and are still pretty decent for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-07, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 259
Posted By Tarmacguy

need help with a new cassette

I am currently running a 12-27, but have grown strong enough to not need the 27 for climbing (plus my coach wants me to loose it) and was looking at dropping down to a 12-25 or even a 12-23..Now this...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-07, 07:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,471
Posted By Tarmacguy

Mine has already been sent away for this same...

Mine has already been sent away for this same issue, it was annoying me too much so time to send it away. I have been advised it has been repaired and is on its way back to me. I only had to pay for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-07, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By Tarmacguy

You do have to hit the start button when u first...

You do have to hit the start button when u first begin your ride, but u can set it so that it stops and restarts automatically when you stop and start during your rides.Also remember to hit the...
08-13-07, 12:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 326
Posted By Tarmacguy

First road race report

well i have now been inducted into the realms of a "road racer". I had my first road race yesterday, The state championships for my first race, as they say, a batism of fire..After all the training i...
08-07-07, 07:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 734
Posted By Tarmacguy

i have my first race this weekend...taking the...

i have my first race this weekend...taking the plunge..Road race tho over 104 kms so slightly diff to a cat 5 crit..
08-02-07, 11:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,064
Posted By Tarmacguy

Bendchpressing and arm curls isnt gonna help me...

Bendchpressing and arm curls isnt gonna help me win races...
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