Recent content by vladkips

Wolfmother - White Unicorn

Pretend We're Dead - L7

DT 240s were my other hub consideration, but I think I like the pimp factor of CK. What is the prob with alu nipples on Velocity rims? I have only ever used brass nipples on Velocity rims previously because of same advice, but I never knew why. You guys have any thoughts on skewers? I was...

Thanks for replies, v helpful. I might race the odd crit, but it is the exception. Actually, I avoid them unless training or a stage race necessitates. I tend to like a bit of flex in the front wheel (I know that is opposite to probably the prevailing wisdom), but I prefer that feel when...

Thoughts on these for race wheels? I have commented on this forum before regarding the thinking man's Ardennes. I train on these: Velocity Synergy rims, Shimano Ultegra hubs, DT competition spokes 32 3x with brass nipples. Great. I want to put a lighter, race only set of wheels together and was...

Agree, my mate and I came up with the "thinking man's Ardennes" about 12 months ago - Sapim CX rays, CK/DT/other hubs + velocity synergys (23mm) and option of OCR. See: http://www.velocitywheels.com/default.asp?contentID=563 Less $, can't remember weight comparisons but I think ours were...

Once you go bibs you never go back. My prefs are Castelli and Assos, but I've never tried Pearl or Giordana.

They used to be a dime a dozen on PBK several years back.

I agree with this and use the sentiment in my own training, albeit with less structure. I try and throw in one longer ride per week (3-5hrs) to try and boost endurance. I have found this system to work quite well in races up to 2.5hrs. Beyond this, the lack of endurance starts to become apparent.

Agree with above. Efficiency contributes quite a lot to HR. Mode of activity also has some bearing. Running involves all the body in an upright position, cycling is principally the lower half of the body and seated. Jump out of the saddle with a HR monitor on and see your HR go up a few beats...

Yes, 5.0-5.8, excellent-world class (FT) as the link suggests. That was the benchmark I was referring to in terms of sport institutes in Australia. I've known an 18 year old with a P:W ratio of 6.2 at FT. I, personally, am in the order of 4.6.

As tapeworm said. Power:weight ratios that exceed 5 are the 'general' benchmark, but beyond 5.8 I think was at least when state sport institute programs used to especially notice. Seems to me you need to find another group who will challenge you more up hill. Or, start off at the back and...

I had the same, progressively worse to eventually impeding walking. I went and saw a physio. He gave me stretches that helped. Most importantly he explained the whole friction thing. I loved my "old" Time shoes so much I just kept using them even though they were falling apart. The padding at...

I won't comment on positioning. But, in terms of recovery (sore quads). I used to experience the same after Monday night club races - short, very intense, and not finishing riding until 9:00pm meant aching legs most of the night and little sleep. I have found a lot of relief using...

two lock-rings for the fixo-cross