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Dr Ferrari's Camper Van (off-topic discussion)

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#1952 26-03-2012 4:08pm
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Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

More here

Mario "If I wasn't a cyclist I'd have been a porn star" Cipollini helps the women with "massage, stretching and positioning"...:cool:

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#1953 26-03-2012 4:24pm
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Lusk Doyle wrote: »

Mario "If I wasn't a cyclist I'd have been a porn star" Cipollini helps the women with "massage, stretching and positioning"...:cool:

"And it's this long before I get started"

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#1954 26-03-2012 4:47pm
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns6YSvCsVJM

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#1955 26-03-2012 5:26pm
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RobFowl wrote: »

I saw that too a few weeks ago (outside Arnotts side entrance).
It's a "softride" frame albeit a very poor quality one!!!.
These were popular ish for a while in the early 90's especially among those less fortunate than ourselves (ie triathletes).

They were supposed to make a smoother ride but simply made for a very "bouncy" one....

Something like this

www.softride.com

Yup, outside arnotts, that's the one!

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#1956 26-03-2012 9:33pm
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colm18 wrote: »

Good interview with Graeme Obree here

There's also an interesting Bike Show podcast interview with him, see iTunes or http://thebikeshow.net/the-obree-way/

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#1957 26-03-2012 10:23pm
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10k from home my muguard tried to eat my panniers. Rear wheel locked up coming out of a roundabout, luckily the traffic was light.

I thought the SKS mudgaurds were ****ed, they were in a contorted shape, but true to their indestructible nature I was able to bend them back to shape by hand.

It would have been a long 10k walking at the end of the day when tired

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#1958 27-03-2012 8:54am
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Saw an epic commuter race in progress last evening on the way home from work. If you ride for Orwell and were heading over harolds cross bridge circa 17:45 then I applaud you, you won the intermediate sprint.

Driving up to the bridge, traffic unusually light, in the mirror I see a chap in a red and black jersey giving it some gas on a race bike. A guy comes around him in an orwell jersey wearing a shoulder bag by the looks of it, down in the drops and going for the breakaway. Red and black rider puts the hammer down and gives chase. At this point I was going up and over the bridge and the two flew past me in full on race mode. I saw it up until the nursing home and orwell was still leading out...

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#1959 27-03-2012 9:08am
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iregk wrote: »

Saw an epic commuter race in progress last evening on the way home from work. If you ride for Orwell and were heading over harolds cross bridge circa 17:45 then I applaud you, you won the intermediate sprint.

There's inter-club commuting league points for that.

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#1960 27-03-2012 10:00am
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Commuter racing in your club jersey. The shame.

If that person is identified, they'll be getting some Cowboy of the Year points for that.

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#1961 27-03-2012 3:02pm
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#1962 27-03-2012 3:28pm
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seamus wrote: »

Jaysus, and then this on YLYL:
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/541771_209979922436969_100002748884780_290974_624335004_n.jpg

I don't think I'll ever see cows the same again on a spin...

Beasty wrote: »

Are you this slow in races also?

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#1963 27-03-2012 3:41pm
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Beasty wrote: »

Wow looks like that cow is really mooving

i'll get my coat

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#1964 27-03-2012 3:43pm
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Goddamyou Cap'n

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#1965 27-03-2012 4:30pm
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Beasty wrote: »

Goddamyou Cap'n

HAHAHAHAHAHA - Major Burn after your recent rant on the same issue!

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#1966 27-03-2012 4:45pm
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Question.
Is there any way of adjusting the 'tension' (for want of a better word) on a LH 6700 Ultegra shifter?
It was always a bit 'heavy' but I'm finding it hard changing to the big ring now since breaking the wrist...really have to push hard.
The 6600 shifter on my other bike is much easier, can change easily with minimum force.

CPL 593H

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#1967 27-03-2012 4:55pm
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furiousox wrote: »

Question.
Is there any way of adjusting the 'tension' (for want of a better word) on a LH 6700 Ultegra shifter?
It was always a bit 'heavy' but I'm finding it hard changing to the big ring now since breaking the wrist...really have to push hard.
The 6600 shifter on my other bike is much easier, can change easily with minimum force.

Has it always been like that?

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#1968 27-03-2012 5:28pm
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Yeah, just finding it harder now since breaking the left wrist.
The 6600 is a breeze in comparison, can shift the lever with two fingers.

CPL 593H

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#1969 27-03-2012 6:52pm
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furiousox wrote: »

Question.
Is there any way of adjusting the 'tension' (for want of a better word) on a LH 6700 Ultegra shifter?
It was always a bit 'heavy' but I'm finding it hard changing to the big ring now since breaking the wrist...really have to push hard.
The 6600 shifter on my other bike is much easier, can change easily with minimum force.

Its really more to do with the front mech spring rather than the shifter,unbolt the cable from the mech and then try it,just keep a bit of tension on the inner cable with your fingers so the cable barrell stays where it should in the shifter.

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#1970 27-03-2012 8:22pm
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Whats the best position to keep your feet at when going down hills? Ive had a few scary moments hopping off the saddle on a fast descent

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#1971 27-03-2012 9:19pm
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Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Whats the best position to keep your feet at when going down hills? Ive had a few scary moments hopping off the saddle on a fast descent

Keep your legs straight and your feet behind you.:D

Seriously though if on a really fast descent and it's straight I'll have my peddles levels. I tend to stand up every so slightly when doing this so I have my weight on the peddles and my arse just inch or two off the saddle.
Keeps you from getting a jolt if you hit a rough patch or bumps. It means my legs are acting as shock absorbers for my body. If I'm familiar enough with the road and it's smooth I'll just sit and enjoy the ride.
The other obvious thing is corning,turn left>left pedal up\turn right>right pedal up.

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#1972 27-03-2012 9:49pm
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Ardennes1944, Oh, and are you clipped into your pedals? Sounds like you're not...

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#1973 27-03-2012 10:03pm
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i am clipped in. tonight was my first spin with spd-sl set up although it happened before them and happened once tonight

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#1974 27-03-2012 10:12pm
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If you are going fast then some bumps are inevitable as the roads are by far not perfect, just be prepared and act accordingly if needed. I actually enjoy them in a strange masochistic way.

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#1975 27-03-2012 10:23pm
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i do always expect the bumps as most of my spins are back roads anyway but if there was a way of minimising the impact through pedal position/technique i wished to know
i also always thought my bike was a little too big for me but tonight it seemed to fit much better with the shoes. general set up of my body on it was much more comfortable!

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#1976 27-03-2012 11:01pm
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Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Whats the best position to keep your feet at when going down hills?

try and keep them on the end of your legs if you can ...

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#1977 27-03-2012 11:38pm
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furiousox wrote: »

Yeah, just finding it harder now since breaking the left wrist.
The 6600 is a breeze in comparison, can shift the lever with two fingers.

I've read that because the cables on 6700 are hidden under your handlebar tape they go through tighter bends resulting in more friction and poorer shifts. Dunno if it's bull or not.

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#1978 28-03-2012 9:39am
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The Clontarf cycle path is so much more enjoyable when there are no dog walkers, joggers, kids on scooters... Must get out before sunrise in future!

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#1979 28-03-2012 9:48am
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh5J33KAaqw

Just because this is the mood I'm in.

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#1980 28-03-2012 12:52pm
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TTT wattage cam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BybU3V2NCkU

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#1981 28-03-2012 1:24pm
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I did a search and don't think this has been posted yet: Mario Cipollini advises his women's cycling team. Some nice photos.

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