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2011-07-12 2:36 PM
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LBS who messed up something with a tune-up on my bike/bad service (long story not worth getting into) made up for it by giving me free rental zipp 404 firecrests for the race.  I just got SO much faster   Okay all kidding aside, to help me play around with splits, lets say I ride the course in 6:20 on piece of crap high spoke count/non aero wheels.  Are these bad boys good for 10 minutes?  Someone say yes.     

At least no one can get on me for trying to "buy" speed  (Although I guess I was going to rent anyway so there goes that argument)  



2011-07-12 2:37 PM
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tarheelathlete - 2011-07-12 3:36 PM

LBS who messed up something with a tune-up on my bike/bad service (long story not worth getting into) made up for it by giving me free rental zipp 404 firecrests for the race.  I just got SO much faster   Okay all kidding aside, to help me play around with splits, lets say I ride the course in 6:20 on piece of crap high spoke count/non aero wheels.  Are these bad boys good for 10 minutes?  Someone say yes.     

At least no one can get on me for trying to "buy" speed  (Although I guess I was going to rent anyway so there goes that argument)  

Yes.

 

 

 

 

But I really have no idea.

2011-07-12 2:52 PM
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2011-07-12 2:59 PM
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Fred Doucette - 2011-07-12 3:52 PM
tarheelathlete - 2011-07-12 3:36 PM

LBS who messed up something with a tune-up on my bike/bad service (long story not worth getting into) made up for it by giving me free rental zipp 404 firecrests for the race.  I just got SO much faster   Okay all kidding aside, to help me play around with splits, lets say I ride the course in 6:20 on piece of crap high spoke count/non aero wheels.  Are these bad boys good for 10 minutes?  Someone say yes.     

At least no one can get on me for trying to "buy" speed  (Although I guess I was going to rent anyway so there goes that argument)  

Nice, just make sure that you don't need new brakes for the FCs. ie; make sure they put them on as they are fairly wide and not all brake sets will allow them on.

 

Thanks, good advice!  That's actually why they had me come into the store today to make sure that they would fit.  Good to go.  Only thing that needs to be adjusted is the position of my cadence censor mount because it is a tight fit. 

2011-07-12 3:10 PM
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tarheelathlete - 2011-07-12 3:36 PM

LBS who messed up something with a tune-up on my bike/bad service (long story not worth getting into) made up for it by giving me free rental zipp 404 firecrests for the race.  I just got SO much faster   Okay all kidding aside, to help me play around with splits, lets say I ride the course in 6:20 on piece of crap high spoke count/non aero wheels.  Are these bad boys good for 10 minutes?  Someone say yes.     

At least no one can get on me for trying to "buy" speed  (Although I guess I was going to rent anyway so there goes that argument)  

 

what kind of tires did you have?

put some latex tubes and smokin fast tires and you'll get an easy 5-6 minutes....probably close to 10 with a 6+ hour split....

2011-07-12 3:12 PM
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I just got my bike back from LBS, all tuned up and ready to go. too bad it's 102 degrees outside, so I guess I'll wait until later tonight to ride. Stay safe just a few mores days until its time to pack up and head North!


2011-07-12 3:25 PM
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Was on the fence about changing my cassette but decided to go ahead and do it. I figure I may not need it but if I ever did it would be nice to have. I changed from a 12-25 to an 11-28 on a compact crank. I've ridden this combo on a few rides and am happy with it.

A question for those of you who sweat heavy.... does anyone carry a small towel or piece of a chamois towel to clean off their sunglasses? Mine get drenched in sweat and it makes it tough to see out of them.
2011-07-12 3:26 PM
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Figure good aero position + aero helmet + aero wheels + fast tires + latex tubes has got to save a chunk of time for 6+ riders... and we need it the most!

2011-07-12 3:30 PM
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cornerofdivision - 2011-07-12 4:25 PM

Was on the fence about changing my cassette but decided to go ahead and do it. I figure I may not need it but if I ever did it would be nice to have. I changed from a 12-25 to an 11-28 on a compact crank. I've ridden this combo on a few rides and am happy with it.

A question for those of you who sweat heavy.... does anyone carry a small towel or piece of a chamois towel to clean off their sunglasses? Mine get drenched in sweat and it makes it tough to see out of them.


I sweat a fair amount too and generally have not needed this in Placid where the temps should (hopefully!) be in the 60s and 70s on the bike.
2011-07-12 3:33 PM
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cornerofdivision - 2011-07-12 4:25 PM Was on the fence about changing my cassette but decided to go ahead and do it. I figure I may not need it but if I ever did it would be nice to have. I changed from a 12-25 to an 11-28 on a compact crank. I've ridden this combo on a few rides and am happy with it. A question for those of you who sweat heavy.... does anyone carry a small towel or piece of a chamois towel to clean off their sunglasses? Mine get drenched in sweat and it makes it tough to see out of them.

Good idea about the sunglasses! I'm glad someone brought that up! What are people's thoughts on cycling glasses in the rain?

2011-07-12 3:37 PM
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cornerofdivision - 2011-07-12 4:25 PM Was on the fence about changing my cassette but decided to go ahead and do it. I figure I may not need it but if I ever did it would be nice to have. I changed from a 12-25 to an 11-28 on a compact crank. I've ridden this combo on a few rides and am happy with it. A question for those of you who sweat heavy.... does anyone carry a small towel or piece of a chamois towel to clean off their sunglasses? Mine get drenched in sweat and it makes it tough to see out of them.

Oh man... I sweat a ton and this has been a huge pain point.  If I ride without anything I sweat so bad that my eyes sting and I can't see out my glasses.  Here is what I do:

1.  Sweat Gutr - By far the best investment I've made.  I've tried all the other "sweat" products and ultimately they either get drenched or cause me to sweat more (since you lose that "cooling" effect of sweat if you are wearing a hat, headband, etc...).  This is a small strip that has a channel that keeps sweat rolling down the sides of your head rather than right in your eyes.  It also works great with my bike helmet.  I tried chapstick and vaseline but those will just get on your hands when you eventually wipe.

2  Any kind of sports towel or chamois.  I've used a bandana but they get wet too quickly.  They have a lot of small inexpensive sports towels at more sporting goods stores that are microfiber, soft, and extremely absorbant.  Just wring them out if they get full.  I'll stuff one in the back pocket of my tri top and only need to use it a few times on the ride if I have the Sweat Gutr on.  I'll carry it for the run (and just tuck it in my fuel belt to reach easily).

I have a halo headband and visor, but find them too warm to wear in the summer, though they both work great as well.



2011-07-12 3:48 PM
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cusetri - 2011-07-12 4:10 PM
tarheelathlete - 2011-07-12 3:36 PM

LBS who messed up something with a tune-up on my bike/bad service (long story not worth getting into) made up for it by giving me free rental zipp 404 firecrests for the race.  I just got SO much faster   Okay all kidding aside, to help me play around with splits, lets say I ride the course in 6:20 on piece of crap high spoke count/non aero wheels.  Are these bad boys good for 10 minutes?  Someone say yes.     

At least no one can get on me for trying to "buy" speed  (Although I guess I was going to rent anyway so there goes that argument)  

what kind of tires did you have?

put some latex tubes and smokin fast tires and you'll get an easy 5-6 minutes....probably close to 10 with a 6+ hour split....

Sweet score on the wheels!
Zipp claims 62 seconds per 40k for a pair of 404s, which works out to about 4:40 over 112 miles. That is most likely with the 404s mounted with tangente's and latex tubes and compared against a box rim, round spoke wheel mounted with gatorskins and butyl tubes. So like Cuse says - make sure they have fast tires/tubes on 'em, even if you have to spend the $$$$ you saved on rentals for them!

2011-07-12 4:07 PM
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RJohnson1979 - 2011-07-12 4:33 PM

cornerofdivision - 2011-07-12 4:25 PM Was on the fence about changing my cassette but decided to go ahead and do it. I figure I may not need it but if I ever did it would be nice to have. I changed from a 12-25 to an 11-28 on a compact crank. I've ridden this combo on a few rides and am happy with it. A question for those of you who sweat heavy.... does anyone carry a small towel or piece of a chamois towel to clean off their sunglasses? Mine get drenched in sweat and it makes it tough to see out of them.

Good idea about the sunglasses! I'm glad someone brought that up! What are people's thoughts on cycling glasses in the rain?

I usually wear clear lenses in the rain,  but even then play the game of water in the eyes vs. can't see right through wet lenses.

2011-07-12 4:15 PM
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Re sunglasses in the rain - I practiced at lake placid in the pouring rain and was glad to have the sun glasses

similar with my commutes in the rain - always with sun glasses as this keeps the splash out of your face.

2011-07-12 4:45 PM
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My bike's in the shop right now.....not because it's there for my pre-race tune up but because my rear deraileur blew up this past weekend on a long ride.....luckily it didn't get into my spokes and take me down but now I'm a bit stressed about not having the bike in my hands until tomorrow night with just a few rides to stretch the cables and fine tune the shifting and race wheel alignments, etc......I guess better over the weekend than on July 24th!!!

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2011-07-12 4:55 PM
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If it rains I will use the same "reddish tint" polarized Rudy lenses I usually use......the tint enhances my depth perception in sketchy light ..........


2011-07-12 5:01 PM
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Hey guys...I'm with all you tired people. Caffeine isn't even doing the trick at the moment. Haha. My BF was up for the weekend but I still got a good chunk of my SBR in. Did a relay with him on Sun and felt less than stellar for sure.

Short run tonight and then I get to watch the Tour stage. Taper taper taper.

2011-07-12 5:15 PM
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So how many peeps budgeted money for the Merchandise Tent?  I suggest putting a dollar amount on what you want to spend BEFORE walking in there.  I spent 200 bucks without even trying, especially since I had to get something for the wife and each kid. 

I get good use out of my IMUSA coffee mug.  Been drinking out of it for a year now. 

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Dream Chaser - 2011-07-12 6:15 PM So how many peeps budgeted money for the Merchandise Tent?  I suggest putting a dollar amount on what you want to spend BEFORE walking in there.  I spent 200 bucks without even trying, especially since I had to get something for the wife and each kid. 

I get good use out of my IMUSA coffee mug.  Been drinking out of it for a year now. 

 

Nice colors in the kitchen

 

All I want (besides the stuff at the finish line) is a bike jersey

2011-07-12 6:06 PM
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RJohnson1979 - 2011-07-12 4:33 PM

cornerofdivision - 2011-07-12 4:25 PM Was on the fence about changing my cassette but decided to go ahead and do it. I figure I may not need it but if I ever did it would be nice to have. I changed from a 12-25 to an 11-28 on a compact crank. I've ridden this combo on a few rides and am happy with it. A question for those of you who sweat heavy.... does anyone carry a small towel or piece of a chamois towel to clean off their sunglasses? Mine get drenched in sweat and it makes it tough to see out of them.

Good idea about the sunglasses! I'm glad someone brought that up! What are people's thoughts on cycling glasses in the rain?

rjohnson - I always like to wear them if I can - either clear if it is raining pretty good or amber if just cloudy and drizzling. If it is really coming down I usually have to take them off as they get impossible to see through. This may be because  I am normally a big fan of cheeeeaaap glasses because I sit on them/lose them ALOT. But this year I sprung for a pair of Oakley split jackets for some crazy reason, and I have really liked them quite a bit - they earned their keep on one of my 5 hour rides up in the mountains. It was raining buckets and those things shed water like nobody's business. I also usually have a big problem with sweat/fogging when it is really steamy out - but the split jackets stay nice and clear all day.

2011-07-12 6:23 PM
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Self-support question for those of you that roll tubulars.
On board I carry:

  • 1 spare tire
  • 2 CO2s
  • 1 chuck
  • Razor blade
  • 1 tire lever (just for fun - the way I glue my tires that sucker is not coming off in one piece)
  • A deflator pin (for valve extensions)
  • 1 quick link
  • small multi-tool/chain breaker

When riding tubulars during training I carry an espresso inflate and repair cartridge; anybody ever haul a pitstop/espresso/etc with them in a race? I have enjoyed the good fortune of using such twice, with a fifty percent success rate. The failure would have made an awesome youtube video. Thoughts?



2011-07-12 6:38 PM
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mrbbrad -- oddly the bike kits were plentiful even late in the day. They were really nice, but pricey.
2011-07-12 7:03 PM
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I wear sunglasses even in the rain, pretreated with rain X, riding down the Cascades would really hurt without some eye protection, just my 2 cents.
2011-07-12 8:12 PM
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Who has/will be officially writing out a race plan?

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RJohnson1979 - 2011-07-12 8:12 PM

Who has/will be officially writing out a race plan?

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