No, it was Eddy Mielsmore
On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 6:48 PM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote:
do you mean the famous Belgian, Fabiano Ridemore?
On Apr 28, 5:13 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
I agree with Kent, who agrees with that guy from Belgium who said: Ride
more.
Bill
In a
On Apr 28, 5:54 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
No, but let me give you a hint : EM, and just to make it easier and cut the
possibilities in half: Mr. EM.
Eddie Munster?
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Subject: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam
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Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010, 9:18 AM
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No, but let
on 4/27/10 7:55 PM, charlie at charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote:
owww!this sounds like painful training !
Yea. Sorry about that. My only point was that it's easy to get in a rut or
take a set and sometimes takes a concious act to get out.
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What I like to do for training [which is really just errands and just
riding] to be able to chase down and satisfy those urges for
overtaking pretty much anyone within sight:
1. Ride my Surly Big Dummy a lot, and with groceries and 78lb
daughter onboard, and do it as fast and as hard as I
Don't train, practice.
http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-dont-train-i-practice.html
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I agree with Kent, who agrees with that guy from Belgium who said: Ride
more.
Bill
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Don't train, practice.
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do you mean the famous Belgian, Fabiano Ridemore?
On Apr 28, 5:13 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
I agree with Kent, who agrees with that guy from Belgium who said: Ride
more.
Bill
In a message dated 4/28/2010 7:34:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
mjawn...@gmail.com writes:
Don't train,
No, but let me give you a hint : EM, and just to make it easier and cut the
possibilities in half: Mr. EM.
In a message dated 4/28/2010 8:48:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
eddie.fla...@att.net writes:
do you mean the famous Belgian, Fabiano Ridemore?
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No worriesI can dig it and I do agree. One can get stuck in a
rut. When I commute in city traffic its always interval training
trying to make it through the darn traffic lights. I did this on a
single speed for a year averaging 17 miles a day and winding up my rpm
to 120+ quite often and
Freddy Mertz? http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4513946928/
On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 5:48 PM, eflayer eddie.fla...@att.net wrote:
do you mean the famous Belgian, Fabiano Ridemore?
On Apr 28, 5:13 pm, bpus...@aol.com wrote:
I agree with Kent, who agrees with that guy from Belgium who
There is one more thing to say in favor of a racing position; though this
term is really a false one, since it is used by riders who have no thought
whatsoever of racing; and that is that it is in a sense more comfortable for
putting out power if you like to push yourself. The butt-back, lower bar
On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 9:32 PM, benzzoy benz...@yahoo.com wrote:
I also have significant reservations about the heavy wheels
comments. Anyone with a trainer can try this out: Rack each bike up
on the trainer, disengage the drag mechanism, and pedal. Put on some
load and then pedal again.
On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 11:29 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Not when you are climbing; the difference between a heavy wheel and a light
one is amazing.
This is going to be truer for a person riding a fixie, or a person
(like me) who rides a geared bike but doesn't pedal
Interesting analysis; so it's the surging that brings out the advantage of
a light wheel on a climb. I do notice that I tend to surge and, when on a
fixed gear, even while sitting, if you are pedaling at a slow rpm, the bike
tends to momentarily slow, then speed up as you pedal. I shall have to
Not sure this helps, but I find that some bikes make me want to ride
faster than others. So it's not (necessarily) that they ARE much
faster, but they beg to be ridden hard, to use a cliche. My Indy Fab
Planet X is like that, to the point that it's actually difficult to
ride it slowly. Probably a
Am going to support Patrick on this. On my two main bikes, on an
average ride, the speed is about the same. But on a ride with
significant climbing (for me), the Surly LHT with 26 wheels and
Schwalbe Big Apple 2.0 is definitely slower. Believe the tires alone
are about a half pound heavier than
On Apr 26, 6:29 pm, charlie charles_v...@hotmail.com wrote:
..1.5-3 mph slower really? So an
extra thirty minutes on average to finish a 100 mile ride. That's
about as much time as it takes to eat some bananas and bagels at the
end of the ride and could mean something to you, I don't
Fastest season I ever had was the year I spent a few weeks early in the summer
helping a buddy roof his house. Full tear off and re-decking, too. That's a
core building workout right there! If you want to be faster on the bike, roof
a house
Steve Frederick, East Lansing MI
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When I need to speed up my Quickbeam I simply switch out the tires
from 37c Paselas to 28c or maybe 32c Paselas. Lighter tires equal less
rolling weight, quicker acceleration and a bit easier time on steep
hills. Not being able to compensate with rolling gear changes on the
QB accentuates the
I'm pretty sure you just described planing. Your IF works perfectly with
your power and riding style (and it looks mahvelous, dahlink). What a great
combo for you!
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 4:00 AM, Earl Grey earlg...@gmail.com wrote:
Not sure this helps, but I find that some bikes make me want
You describe what is called an f**k you stop. The faster group
stops to rest only long enough to let you catch up and then the group
starts of quickly before you've had any rest. Not considerate. I know
it in the context of hiking, but it could apply to cycling too.
On Apr 27, 9:25 am, Bill M.
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 9:31 AM, stevep33 steve...@gmail.com wrote:
You describe what is called an f**k you stop. The faster group
stops to rest only long enough to let you catch up and then the group
starts of quickly before you've had any rest. Not considerate. I know
it in the context of
Okay, many great suggestions here and I appreciate the attention to
the topic. I think many of the observations about obsessing less with
how long it takes and enjoying the activity are appropriate. I
typically don't ride with others. Its usually just me out there
listening to the meadowlarks,
...@mac.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam
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Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 1:25 PM
Okay, many great suggestions here and I appreciate the attention to
the topic. I think many of the observations about obsessing less with
how long it takes
on 4/27/10 10:25 AM, Darin G. at dbg...@mac.com wrote:
Okay, many great suggestions here and I appreciate the attention to
the topic. I think many of the observations about obsessing less with
how long it takes and enjoying the activity are appropriate. I
typically don't ride with others.
owww!this sounds like painful training ! I'd rather just
ride alone or find friends who ride at a similar pace or who are more
considerate. I like to push myself now and then and have done so much
more in the past than I am letting on here but ghee wizz ! Training
is enjoyable and I
Rims are Mavic A719s on Deore XT hubs.
Don't know that I'd lower the bars as the comfort over distance of
this setup is incomparable to anything else I've ridden and is what
convinced me I was through with the Roubaix.
D.G.
On Apr 26, 10:17 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Don't
That's the rub, isn't it. Comfort vs. efficiency/aerodynamics.
I don't know what you'll feel about the looks, but the Velocity Nuvian
wheelset http://www.velocityusa.com/default.asp?contentID=624 is built
with Aerohead rims.
Arm-chair quarterback mode off.
Cheers,
David
On Mon, Apr 26, 2010
Here's a link for the wheels in other than black 32 spoke. Another lister
found these and is giving them a try.
http://www.bikemania.biz/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VeloCity_NuvianClick=15344
On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 9:36 AM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote:
That's the rub, isn't
Well that's a pretty heavy rim tire combo. Remember it is the
wheels you have to accelerate, so weight taken off there will yield
the most benefit. I'd consider a second set of wheels. If you can
afford it White Hubs, Open Pro rims, 32 spokes with some Michelin 25mm
tires. That will help you
of climbing
involved.
Can you post the full spec of your bike? Hard to suggest when you have no other
info...
Cheers,
Sean
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Subject: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
if there is a lot of climbing
involved.
Can you post the full spec of your bike? Hard to suggest when you have no
other info...
Cheers,
Sean
--- On Mon, 4/26/10, MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com wrote:
From: MichaelH mhech...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Speed Up My Sam
To: RBW Owners Bunch
I'm building a lighter wheelset for my Sam (32 hole, narrower rims) to
use interchangeably with the 36 hole bombers I have now. In addition
to that I'm planning to pull the racks and fenders for fair weather
events.
On Apr 26, 9:10 am, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote:
Alright, this will probably
If the Roadeo had rack mounts I'd consider it, at least for a rear
with a trunk bag. I guess I could put a big Arkel handlebar bag on it
or something. As is, waiting to see if the Amos comes to be as the
Roadeo is some serious cheddar for me right now.
D.G.
On Apr 26, 10:57 am, James Dinneen
Darin
I will preface this by saying I am fortunate to have two bikes; a
Steel bike with 36h Rims/35c Pasela's racks front and rear etc for
comfort riding and a Cannondale R800 stripped down for faster rides
but before I picked up my steel ride I tired to make my R800 an all
rounder with mixed
Forgot to add Nice looking SAM! looks like a great all around ride
On Apr 26, 10:53 am, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote:
If the Roadeo had rack mounts I'd consider it, at least for a rear
with a trunk bag. I guess I could put a big Arkel handlebar bag on it
or something. As is, waiting to see
I would take off the rack for faster rides/ events and maybe get some
narrower tires. Clipless pedals? Then I would smell the flowers. When
you do get a new more specialized bike you will be that much better.
Cheers!
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haven't you heard it's not the bike it's the motor! And those fancy
lycra togs will make you look fast too. hehe.
I would 2nd the other notes... tires and wheels are biggest factor in
my opinion, but I'd use some fast 28-30's.. 25's are too skinny!
other then that... take off excess weight...
Well race style bikes are significantly faster when climbing due
to low weight and light wheels and when going fast due to increased
aerodynamics (due to the position your body takes) but..on a
long ride they beat you up and its not enjoyable. The Mavic rims are
heavy and if you don't
i have not tried this brand of wheels yet, but have just learned about
them. lightweight and reasonable prices. how unusual.
http://www.neuvationcycling.com/wheels.html
motors are important, but relatively long wheel based, heavy wheeled,
not-light steel tubed bikes, bigger/fatter heavy tires
Here's just an idea... since it sounds like one of your riding
partners is riding your old bike, why don't you swap bikes mid-ride
for a direct comparison? Is it the equipment or the motor? Position
or equipment?
Never under estimate the power of the psychological perception of
disadvantage.
On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 11:18 PM, Ken Yokanovich
reflector.collec...@gmail.com wrote:
Here's just an idea... since it sounds like one of your riding
partners is riding your old bike, why don't you swap bikes mid-ride
for a direct comparison? Is it the equipment or the motor? Position
or
On Apr 26, 9:10 am, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote:
I'm about 1.5 to 3 mph slower over the same course
than I was on road bike.
This bit is very puzzling because unless you're cycling around in a
pair of parachute pants, most equipment changes won't drop your
average speed by that much. OK,
Ride Up Grades.
On Apr 26, 9:10 am, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote:
Alright, this will probably sound un-Rivish,...please don't pick my
bones over. I'm new to this type of bicycle.
I need my commuter/tourer Sam to go faster, if possible. I have a
slate of century rides and a 200 km brevet
That's a good upgrade, Eddy!
On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 8:41 PM, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote:
Ride Up Grades.
On Apr 26, 9:10 am, Darin G. dbg...@mac.com wrote:
Alright, this will probably sound un-Rivish,...please don't pick my
bones over. I'm new to this type of bicycle.
I need my
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