Recent content by durrin

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    Bottle with easy-to-open valve?

    camelbak podium yeah, Camelbak podium is right. I love them, although in my opinion, the "insulated" ones aren't particularly good at insulating. wiggle sells them: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/camelbak-podium-710ml-water-bottle/ or...
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    Stick a fork in Garmin-Cervelo...

    I can: he could have crashed out.
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    Fabian vs. Alex Rasmussen(HTC)

    Rasmussen 4th presumably, this was referring to Fuglsang. However, yes, a 4th place at the Danish Championships doesn't bode well for a podium place at the worlds.
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    Fabian vs. Alex Rasmussen(HTC)

    Unlikely, but stranger things have happened. Plus, Rasmussen will be at home and ultra-motivated. However, it's definitely more likely that Matti Breschel wins the R.R. than Rasmussen winning the TT.
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    Freire: tour is the most boring race of the year

    WC circuit in CPH I'm not sure you can classify the Worlds course as "pan flat"... Unfortunately, I can't compare it to other courses, as I haven't ridden any other WC circuits. the finishing straight is uphill, although only at 3.7% and only for 575 meters. I'm certainly not saying...
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    Rain Bike

    winter/rain commuter
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    Winter Jerseys - Is Sportwool up for the task?

    I use lots of merino wool jerseys, Smartwool, Icebreaker and Orca and love them. When it is below -3 or so, I use a synthetic baselayer, then 1 or 2 layers of merino, then a super-roubaix jacket. if it is really windy or really really cold, I can add a rain/wind jacket. I used them in the...
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    Throw This Magnet at the Next Car That Endangers Your Life

    I love it! Unfortunately, you would never be able to grab one out of a pocket fast enough. :cool:
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    Disc brakes on a road bike? yes or no?

    700mm!? Either that or usedtobefast wondered what setup gives you 700mm rims!! I myself usually ride 622.
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    Winter cycling/commuting

    re: winter commuting I commute most of the winter in Copenhagen, Denmark. It gets down to around 14F-22F, and I use, when it is at its coldest: top:a midweight Smartwool merino jersey, an 260 weight Icebreaker merino jersey, a roubaix jacket. I add, if it is really cold/windy: a baselayer...