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    ORBEA: Basque workmanship or Chinese?

    i more or less agree that said orbeas are crap frames in more ways than one. 2 of my bros broke frames non-crash and got ****ed warranty wise no service at all even though it was not there fault. had a specialized s-works frame issue half there fault half mine (long story) regardless handled...
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    Pro Rider Weight

    you do not lose 5lbs of adipose tissue in a day ever. you only lose or gain water weight in the lbs daily based on salt levels hydration and what you eat. seen my weight vary by ten lbs in a day.
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    Valentin Iglinsky drunk driving and speeding

    well put exactly....
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    Do you race on the road?

    i race cat 3 in socal i do a little racing each year sometimes more than others depending on condition. won a stage race and a climbing road race but normally dont put in enough miles to race all the road races as there nothing worse than racing out of form. i dont like crits very much too...
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    Carbon Frames, not always best

    hipsters are trend followers trend follows by default are exceptionally stupid in nature. nothing they say about absolutely anything should be listened to they really are the dregs of society and there multiplying what happened to free thought and individuality sad.:mad:
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    ATTN: Boise, ID Experts and Expats

    cycling is very solid there plenty of events with good riders no worries. bar scene all that there to college town. down town boise can be fun if thats your thang ya dig. only big negative is the ****ty endless winter da ****? im from socal will never live non-equatorial or close ever again...
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    Types of Carbon fibre

    high modulus carbon is very stiff and rigid but will break before giving much. lower modulus carbon is less stiff but flexes without breaking. this is why some carbon frames are far better than others. the best use a mix of low and high modulus carbon in various critical areas where it is...
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    #152, Mickaël Buffaz 32 years old, 1st TdF

    i assume sarcasm.... if not your very arrogant and delusional move to the states you would fit in great its a theme around here. yes all are to blame except you and your lack of physical ability or worse just plain dumb racing tactics. ignorance is bliss....:rolleyes:
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    Wiggins - Hour Record

    flat effort are you familiar with momentum? imo a heavier bike and wheels would likely be better for a flat hour record. i always notice when carrying stuff home my speed stays higher once there from the added weight. of course only benefit flat ground individual stuff with no slow down speed up...
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    Specialized Tarmac SL2 vs Trek Madone 3.1

    specialized lighter stiffer better geometry much better frame than trek. that said shimano 105 is better than sram apex imo....
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    Crash & burn, how soon to return?

    2 times i have broken ribs in my experience you can ride more or less right away though 24h rest is best and no high speeds deep breathing hurts and the ribs crack you can feel it getting out of the saddle also hurts. better than breaking a leg or something thats for sure.
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    Vicious Posts

    cowards insecure types etc.... those who feel very weak in every day life or who cant make eye contact thrive on the internet.... what can you do? me i feel sorry for lames (physical or worse mental weakness) in the animal kingdom it works itself out. but in current human society well get...
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    A little freaked out after a crash last weekend

    i have had 2 concussions broken ribs chipped bone in elbow abdominal contusion nice cuts and of course lots of deep road rash and bruises stuff i have forgoten etc... also seen others really get hurt life changing injuries that can shake you a bit its life though. still ride daily no reason to...
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    Drunk mows down 11 cyclist...at 2 a.m.

    so a drunk in a car crashed into drunks on bikes thats what happens idiot moron driver drunk on a cell phone deserves much punishment. but also screw those fixie *** hipsters there not cyclists there just irritating trend followers.:mad:
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    Two words . . . Polygraph Test!

    umm because any non *** person can simply and easily pass if there not a complete moron..... you do know how these tests work right? oh wait you dont if you did well there would not be a new thread put simply....:rolleyes:
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