Recent content by sandspitjohn

You're Good This is great advice, and I totally agree. I just recently switched to a carbon frame because I had a ruptured disc in my back, recently repaired by clinical trials surgery. The carbon frame has allowed me to ride again, due to the marked increase in comfort over my prior...

Decency I have to agree; that is just wrong! I don't even try to guess where the boundaries for decency are anymore. What's funny is I've always thought, going back to the 80's, that Merckx bikes really stand out visually; some have been straight-up stunning. I guess a great photo of a...

I've got a pair of Bontrager race wheels (clincher) and I'm not crazy about them. I was thinking of building up a tubular wheelset with the hubs. Does anyone have a recommendation, or know if there's availability of decent 20 and 24 hole tubular rims? Box section or slight aero profile is...

I totally agree--life is just too short. I would have enjoyed meeting Sheldon; most of the time I find that people who really know their stuff, or who are really great at something, tend to have a quiet confidence and don't take themselves so darned seriously. Not always true, but seems to be...

I grew up (and rode and raced) in the same area where Jobst rides; it was a hotbed for great cyclists back in the 70's and 80's. Jobst did epic long rides, and was very strong, leading some very accomplished racers (of the time) like Keith Vierra and Marc Brandt. He was, and apparently...

This is my first time posting on this forum, and my recommendations are a little bit older, but these stages were epic in my opinion: 1. 1986 Alpe d'Huez stage of Tour de France. Hinault attacked LeMond, and LeMond caught him to ride together to victory. Phil Ligget's commentary is...