andretraut Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Then you'll be crap on the flats and downs and people will point and laugh and think you're a girl 'Everyone can race the flats and the downs, train for the hills' Dangerous Dan circa 1991Hey Big Boy, I was going to ignore your stupid remark about a compact crank, but then I thought wtf, what bullsh*t is this, why the f*ck would people point and laugh. Just because they point and laugh at you? Nothing wrong with a compact crank setup dude, you ride what you wanna ride.By the way, my Tarmac S-Works is fitted with a compact crank, and it suits my style perfectly. Point and laugh at me and people will think that you are going nuts and are probably hysterical!
Cyclewizz Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 What bike do you currently ride ? I've ridden a few different makes of bikes and to me they almost all the same.The engine is what is important. Add hill repeats & intervals to your weekly training and I bet you that you'll improve.
Wyatt Earp Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Nothing like training to help you improve.
Wellington Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 I agree hill training is the way to go. After getting seriously battered at the Cobra and having to get off my bike 100 meters from the finish with cramp in 6 different places, I hit the hills with intent and managed a sub 3.10 at the 99er which was a nice surprise for me. But back to 'what about the bike..' I ride a 9.5 kilo Trek 1500 with entry level wheels etc. When I look across at my fellow riders I kind of think that they are doing it a bit more easily with their light bikes and fast looking wheels. By upgrading to say a higher spec 7.5 kilo bike would it just be the 2 ks I am losing in bike weight aiding performance or would a stiffer frame (mine does wobble a bit when accelerating) and better wheels also add to performance v power output improvement?
shova1 Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Nothing like training to help you improve. Agreed, no bike will improve your ability above what a managed training program will
Chris Willemse Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Hi Teardrop. Please give us a call or pop in at our shop in Tygervalley. I am sure that should you want to buy a new frame or components then we will make sure that you get the best advice and price in the country. Please call Chris jnr and setup a time even if it is after work and discuss your problems with him.
Wyatt Earp Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 You could be my twin My measurements were:- 1,74cm81kgsNot a lot of fat Climbed like a lung shot buffalo. After losing 5kgs and riding 17 hours a week, I am able to climb with my friends whose climbing abilities I have always envied. I ride a 53/39 with 11 -25 cluster.Can't believe that, you look lighter than me.
Hairy Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Hi Teardrop. Please give us a call or pop in at our shop in Tygervalley. I am sure that should you want to buy a new frame or components then we will make sure that you get the best advice and price in the country. Please call Chris jnr and setup a time even if it is after work and discuss your problems with him. Now this is how you do business!
Teardrop Posted February 18, 2011 Author Posted February 18, 2011 At the moment I ride a specialize raubix 2004. Upgraded parts from 105 to dura ace. Have a bontager race lite crank 53/39 with 50mm Carbon clinchers. Bike tends to squeeck and creek when I climb and excellerate had, That is also an indication that I need a new frame or bike
The Guy in Pink Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Find a bike that does 500-700km a week. Those are the bikes that really fly.
Teardrop Posted February 18, 2011 Author Posted February 18, 2011 Hi Teardrop. Please give us a call or pop in at our shop in Tygervalley. I am sure that should you want to buy a new frame or components then we will make sure that you get the best advice and price in the country. Please call Chris jnr and setup a time even if it is after work and discuss your problems with him. Bit difficult as I am situated in JHB and have had dealling with CWC, not the best I ever had
Wyatt Earp Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 If you want some free advice, feel free to pm. me.I might be able to give some help.
I FLY Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Can't believe that, you look lighter than me. I have an over-inflated ego.
Wyatt Earp Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 I have an over-inflated ego. :lol: Must be that tjerrie of yours.
I FLY Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 :lol: Must be that tjerrie of yours. That's the climber I have to try and keep up with during Jhb2C.
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