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Sep 24, 2020 19:47
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He doesn't mean actual skinsuits, he means the one-piece but still pockets & full zip jobbers. They're actually a fair bit more comfortable than jersey + bibs because it's like the whole jersey is the bib.
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Sep 24, 2020 19:48
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tylertfb posted:I'm very happy with my bibs from ww.theblackbibs.com . My brother bought a couple of their jerseys and vest as well and likes them. The 'race' jersey is kind of "club cut" (i.e. a little baggy around the sleeves) while the Pro and Pro Aero jerseys have that nice tight, pro-looking fit. These look cool, no branding is a big plus. Thanks!
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Sep 24, 2020 20:00
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I got some red china bibs that fit great but where almost completely transparent once stretched out, like full view of cock and balls. Maybe ill build up some more confidence in time for the spring 
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Sep 24, 2020 20:01
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tylertfb posted:I'm very happy with my bibs from ww.theblackbibs.com . My brother bought a couple of their jerseys and vest as well and likes them. The 'race' jersey is kind of "club cut" (i.e. a little baggy around the sleeves) while the Pro and Pro Aero jerseys have that nice tight, pro-looking fit. been looking for a new set of bibs that actually fit, ordered these, thanks for the recommendation!
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Sep 24, 2020 20:45
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bicievino posted:He doesn't mean actual skinsuits, he means the one-piece but still pockets & full zip jobbers. 
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Sep 24, 2020 21:06
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I do not like skinsuits/speed suits. That is all.
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Sep 24, 2020 21:12
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I don’t like bib straps on my skin so skinsuits are nice because I don’t need to wear a base layer.
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Sep 24, 2020 21:13
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I like skinsuits for track and cyclocross. I never like speedsuits because the zipper on the back is really hard to access when running to the portapotty before a race, but use them despite said frustration. I do like "san remo" or "warnny" or whatever the gently caress you want to call them that isn't one of the terms that already has a defined meaning suits because they are comfy and fast.
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Sep 24, 2020 21:18
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Can’t unzip the speed suit and let it flap around like a cape while you pretend you’re climbing in the alps.
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Sep 24, 2020 21:24
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Speaking of amateur racing do you think it will ever exist again, ie next spring, or should I just go full bike packing and call it a day. It's been two years since I actually raced and I geared up for racing this spring but uhh obviously that didn't happen.
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Sep 24, 2020 21:26
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numberoneposter posted:Speaking of amateur racing do you think it will ever exist again, ie next spring, or should I just go full bike packing and call it a day. It's been two years since I actually raced and I geared up for racing this spring but uhh obviously that didn't happen. Burnaby is looking at cohort-categorized group racing this season: https://www.burnabyvelodrome.ca/2020/09/16/covid-19-phase-3-back-on-track-plan/ Seems more feasible than road, since a 10-15 person field on Burnaby still feels like a real race pack, while a small cohort road race or crit sucks rear end. I'm still thinking that for outdoor stuff, a TT bike feels like a "good" investment.
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Sep 24, 2020 21:42
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Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:That looks like great fun. If you did the bulk of the climbing already you might as well keep going. You need to plan for it if you intend to do the last 13km, when you start the climb it can easily be 20-30c (around 800m above sea level). At 3000m it’s usually 0-5c in summer, if there are no clouds.
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Sep 24, 2020 22:13
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I like the term roadsuit for the 2in1 stuff like the San Remo. Also I always wear San Remos because of my tube-like physiology.
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Sep 24, 2020 22:55
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numberoneposter posted:Speaking of amateur racing do you think it will ever exist again, ie next spring, or should I just go full bike packing and call it a day. It's been two years since I actually raced and I geared up for racing this spring but uhh obviously that didn't happen. There are plenty of idiots running mass start bike races right now. There probably will be continuing into next year too. If you're even slightly prudent though I don't think it'll be safe to race until mid-late next year. The best case outcome is that cross season looks normal...
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Sep 25, 2020 00:12
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MacPac posted:I got some red china bibs that fit great but where almost completely transparent once stretched out, like full view of cock and balls. Maybe ill build up some more confidence in time for the spring What's the problem again
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Sep 25, 2020 00:46
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Got a little lifted, and decided to go for a sunset/evening ride. It’s crazy how quickly it all comes back after 8 years off. I’m already cornering faster, and, biggest one here: I’m very quickly feeling at home with the bike! I do still get a little bothered when there’s more than a few cars around me, but I used to ride in rush hour level traffic back in my bike to work days. Hopefully being comfortable around other motorists will come back soon. I think what I forgot, and maybe found again is to chill the gently caress out and let the bike tell you what’s happening. When man machine work together, it’s time to ride! Then undo all of it with munchies and beer. Just so stoked at how it’s all coming back. Like one day on the saddle today could equal like five days of riding when I was learning. It’s true: you really never do forget how to ride a bike! What you don’t hear is that you actually forget how to ride a bike FAST. Edit: also, that means cardio, too. My bike is stuck on the granny chainring, and I was still getting winded riding into a headwind. 😔 Dolemite fucked around with this message at 01:15 on Sep 25, 2020 |
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Sep 25, 2020 01:12
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VacaGrande posted:There are plenty of idiots running mass start bike races right now. There probably will be continuing into next year too. If you're even slightly prudent though I don't think it'll be safe to race until mid-late next year. The best case outcome is that cross season looks normal... We have a special type of idiots that are organizing and running unsanctioned mass start races on open roads. Just because you say nobody is organizing it and nobody is responsible, it does not make it so.
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Sep 25, 2020 02:52
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There's going to be a lot of things resembling time trials in the coming year. I just registered for Lord of the Bikes which is a 3 heat TT. CX, MTB and Road. You get to either transition between bikes between stages or choose one bike for the whole thing. I'm either gonna run all three or just say gently caress it and run my Journeyman on the entire thing. I know that bike can handle the entire course no problem. I hear the fatbike races are also on this year but it's gonna be all TTs. TBH half the courses have so much single track that's not gonna be much of a problem. The one TT they ran last year the organizers hated but only because they don't know Excel so I'm gonna show them how to do the rankings in a heartbeat once everyone's crossed the line.
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Sep 25, 2020 03:02
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EvilJoven posted:I just registered for Lord of the Bikes which is a 3 heat TT. CX, MTB and Road. You get to either transition between bikes between stages or choose one bike for the whole thing. I'm either gonna run all three or just say gently caress it and run my Journeyman on the entire thing. I know that bike can handle the entire course no problem.
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Sep 25, 2020 04:17
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that’d be fun, can you swap wheelsets? that’d make things interesting
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Sep 25, 2020 04:22
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I honestly have no idea how it's going to work. Edit: I read the race bible. The actual course layout is secret until the day of. You get a map at the beginning of each section and there's a plaque with a word to have to remember somewhere deep in the section and give to the people handling the start timing for the next stage. Bike changes are optional but theres no different category for people who only use one bike. Times are for fun and bragging rights only, prizing is by random draw. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. This is gonna be hilarious. EvilJoven fucked around with this message at 05:08 on Sep 25, 2020 |
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Sep 25, 2020 04:58
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Cat rear end Trophy posted:We have a special type of idiots that are organizing and running unsanctioned mass start races on open roads. Just because you say nobody is organizing it and nobody is responsible, it does not make it so. Charon should know better and it sucks that he gets zero pushback. I guess a 200 person Como Street race with cash payouts is just going to be a thing. I love my trash panda speedsuit/2 in 1. Super comfortable. It's like going from shorts to bibs. Good Dog fucked around with this message at 06:11 on Sep 25, 2020 |
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Sep 25, 2020 06:09
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How do you guys normally size skinsuits and road-suits? I wear a small aero-fit jersey, but large to extra large bibs. I never know which direction to go.
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Sep 25, 2020 06:13
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numberoneposter posted:Speaking of amateur racing do you think it will ever exist again, ie next spring, or should I just go full bike packing and call it a day. It's been two years since I actually raced and I geared up for racing this spring but uhh obviously that didn't happen. Bikepacking is where it's at. The sportier bikes can also double as a gravel bike for long distance gravel events, which seem to be where it's at until this is sorted. Small numbers of racers spread out over a long distance etc. e.g. Merritt Crown, which is happening this saturday: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-merritt-crown-2020-tickets-80157087005 First time doing a mountain bike race of any sort. Wish me luck!
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Sep 25, 2020 07:07
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moctopus posted:How do you guys normally size skinsuits and road-suits? With some you can purchase split sizing. That's what I do for my team kit at least.
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Sep 25, 2020 07:33
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bicievino posted:With some you can purchase split sizing. That's what I do for my team kit at least. Oh hell yeah that rules. Thanks!
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Sep 25, 2020 07:36
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Dolemite posted:Got a little lifted, and decided to go for a sunset/evening ride. It’s crazy how quickly it all comes back after 8 years off. Nice. In my experience cardio comes pretty quick. Only bummer is the days are getting shorter and colder. But keep at it and the cardio will come. If you want to try and speed it up find a nice hill nearby and just climb/descend till you're sick of it.
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Sep 25, 2020 16:24
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I rode a little bike around a big island yesterday and climbed a giant gently caress off of a hill, it was v good. 51mi and 6200ft of climbing.     At the top of the climb, 3500ft in 7mi https://www.strava.com/segments/377725?filter=overall 
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Sep 25, 2020 16:39
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Coredump posted:Nice. In my experience cardio comes pretty quick. Only bummer is the days are getting shorter and colder. But keep at it and the cardio will come. If you want to try and speed it up find a nice hill nearby and just climb/descend till you're sick of it. Nice to hear! Once I get the bike properly fixed up, I’ll definitely be riding more often!
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Sep 26, 2020 14:54
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Its 9a and I just rode 20mi. Am I doing it right?? e: I'm not doing bbcode right, ugh https://imgur.com/a/kRCzafx.png Anza Borrego fucked around with this message at 17:55 on Sep 26, 2020 |
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Sep 26, 2020 17:16
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Anza Borrego posted:Its 9a and I just rode 20mi. looks pretty good to me
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Sep 26, 2020 20:05
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Did 35 miles today. It felt great. Mostly flat on account of Houston being flat, but it turns out cycling is fun. 616 ft of elevation gain over 35 miles! Tomorrow is 10 miles with the trailer and kiddo day.
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Sep 27, 2020 02:27
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Soma announced that they’re carrying S-Ride, one of those Chinese brands that clones existing groupsets. https://www.somafabshop.com/shop?search=s-ride Apparently, the staff has been happy using them for a few years on beater bikes.
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Sep 27, 2020 03:12
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I rode 110.5 miles this week. My taint hurts.
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Sep 27, 2020 03:21
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Took the Salsa out on its real inaugural journey today and hoo boy. Rode the San Gabriel river bike trail in socal with my friend and a few of his friends who are all experienced cyclists. This distance is way way outside my comfort zone but I'm pretty stoked I was able to complete it!  
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Sep 27, 2020 06:13
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Oh yeah I forgot to show off in the thread my new shoes I finished last week:   
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Sep 27, 2020 08:17
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They're super cool and seriously impressive for a bit of home engineering especially as you are apparently a duck 
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Sep 27, 2020 12:39
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Nice crocs
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Sep 27, 2020 14:38
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I hate this.
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