Recent content by arealbiginjun

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    SRAM's ChainGate smoke screen: there was no bump

    I was riding today, and shifted as I was sprinting up a little hill, when my chain got bunged up and dropped off the chainrings. It took me at least 30 seconds to get it back on. At first, I wondered what just happened, and then realized it had just schlecked on me...
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    Sore Achilles Heel Tendon

    Part of the problem may also be tight calves which can be released with a good deep tissue sports massage. This will help take some of the strain off the achilles tendon. Most cyclists also suffer from tight hamstrings as well, so have that worked on as well. Stretching is great long term...
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    clincher wheel selection - what's best

    well, that is a can of worms, a.k.a. opinions, but mine is for Mavic Ksyrium SL. I had the option of several prodeals and looked closely at the R-SYS, Eastons, and tubeless Dura-Ace. The R-Sys are the least aero wheel out there. They would be a great climbing and criterium wheel, but I...
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    Heroic Hesjedal - TTT

    Don't forget Steve Bauer and Alex Stieda. And, yes, it was an impressive showing of will and determination by Ryder.
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    Most Hideous Team Kit

    I think the reversed Cervelo kit has a more than passing resemblance to a milk cow. We'll have to see what antler/longhorn man does when he sees it.