Recent content by moonstation2000

My speed increased with the 12-27 gears, but not by much. Both the old bike and new bike are measuring very close on mileage, I have to check the time and see if they measure consistently. But as it stands I was 3 1/2 minutes slower over 1 hour on my first ride, then 3 minutes slower after I...

I double checked and the cranks are identical! A mistake was made during initial measurements with pedals on and a regular tape measure. Should have just read the numbers on the crank! I had the cassette swapped today for a 12-27, so that puts me very close to the old bike. So far I like...

I ended up getting a used Litespeed titanium bike with 9spd ultegra. I took it on a maiden voyage yesterday and did the same route I had taken on Monday with my old bike. I was 1mph approx slower over the distance. Not the situation I was hoping for. The new bike is a little lighter, but...

I haven't gotten to ride much anymore, since having kids, but I recently injured my knee and have been riding my bike as part of the rehab. Now that I'm actually using my bike again I'm wondering about an upgrade. I'm riding a Vitus 979 that I swapped wheels/gears etc over to a 7 speed...

Did Sky get a memo last night saying that TDF is out of the question for Froome? So it's win at all costs for the Giro? It's hard to believe that he has this capacity all of a sudden, and didn't have anything like it until now (in this race). Seems like a decision was made to let Froome off...

Re: I was trying to explain to my wife my sadness at his retirement. I've cheered him on for almost 10 years now, and feel like cycling will be far less without him. There were plenty of smiles from Alberto today but he looked sad at times too, I'd love to see him come back for Giro, or Vuelta...

Re: Re: I don't know, look at that finish line face - so defiant, like a man who's got more in the tank..... Either way, thanks Alberto, this was a great race for your fans and fans of cycling. Next year prediction - BOREDOM!!!

Re: Sounds like Pantano was allowed to go for the stage win, and LaFlo can sleep better because Berto's only going for the stage tomorrow. But if the legs are strong there will be a whisper in his mind "attack, attack, attack"!!! Given that he's such a beautifully lying sandbagger (which...

I feel that when his teammate got busted it was a warning shot across his bow, so to speak... He was just fine in the spring, after all. I'm not trying to drag this thread into the clinic, but there's probably a certain amount of "preparation" needed to be competitive in a GT, and with the...

Re: Re: I disagree with the concept that ball control and skill are not changed with better endurance. When players get tired the legs don't work as well and mistakes are made, bad passes, unwillingness to chase down balls, etc. it's pretty easy to see. You don't gain skill from enhanced...

Re: Sky So what happens next year? Does Froome back off the sauce a little due to the heat?

Looks like arm/shoulder pain as he made the last few pedal strokes to come over the finish line. His one arm was sticking out noticably. Personally I don't think Alberto's going to give up unless he has to, or if things get worse. He had a gutsy ride today and almost made the grade but...

Re: Agreed! He's performing very well considering the Giro in his legs. Without Froome he'd be still in contention for first place. If he makes podium (which I hope he does) that's quite an achievement.

Been following Costa Rica this world cup. A friend mentioned testing before the last game. They were a different team than in previous games. http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/06/23/costa-rica-coach-calls-for-more-uniform-anti-doping-system-that-wont-generate/ Will see what they are like...

Good for Andy, I was hoping he'd show some good form for the tour. It's a pity he (and some other contenders) lost so much time today in the TTT.