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Reply #40 on: February 06, 2014, 11:10:34 AM
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bouldernick
Location: The Bubble, CO
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« Reply #40 on: February 06, 2014, 11:10:34 AM » |
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Has anyone used Bruce Gordon Rock'n'Roads (43mm) on these roads? Excited about volume, concerned about rolling resistance and (Cross Check) mud clearance... Guitar Ted liked them anyway.
I haven't used Bruce Gordon's on Iowa roads, but they're fantastic in Colorado. They should fit in a Cross Check just fine. Depends on the rims you're using, but they run pretty true to size in my experience. They also set up tubeless quite easily. |
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #41 on: February 06, 2014, 11:51:49 AM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #41 on: February 06, 2014, 11:51:49 AM » |
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Haven't been out much. Couple rides with crappy street conditions have made it interesting. I took a header a week ago and am still sore. It's actually been depressing to be on the trainer for 4-5 hours. Doesn't look any different this Saturday.
How about you?
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #42 on: February 09, 2014, 03:00:03 AM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #42 on: February 09, 2014, 03:00:03 AM » |
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Was out yesterday in the snow for 5 hours. It was good going until it really snowed. Only managed 65 miles due to snow, food stops and waiting for a couple trains. I think the temp was 7 or so. Glad I got it done though.
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #43 on: February 09, 2014, 06:12:42 AM
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bouldernick
Location: The Bubble, CO
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« Reply #43 on: February 09, 2014, 06:12:42 AM » |
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I hear you. We've had a cold spell here too. Plenty of trainer and gym time. Got out for 4.5 yesterday, but really slow going with lots of snow on the ground. Some hike a bike, but I figure that's good training for TI!. Hang in there! It'll be worth it!  |
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Reply #44 on: February 09, 2014, 06:38:38 AM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #44 on: February 09, 2014, 06:38:38 AM » |
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It's funny you mention the hike a bike. I just keep trying to ride over the snow and I guess I'd rather ride and fall before I hike it. Ive already fallen hard but I'll learn sometime
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Topic Name: Trans Iowa V10
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Reply #45 on: February 10, 2014, 05:29:57 PM
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Glissader
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« Reply #45 on: February 10, 2014, 05:29:57 PM » |
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Oops pocket post. Just checking in. Training with a Fatbike. Lots of pushing, lately. Something tells me this year will be a little tougher.
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Reply #46 on: March 09, 2014, 02:01:11 PM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #46 on: March 09, 2014, 02:01:11 PM » |
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Yep!
Are we still held to 10 mph min for this race? |
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Reply #47 on: March 09, 2014, 02:08:34 PM
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sfuller
Location: Central Iowa
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« Reply #47 on: March 09, 2014, 02:08:34 PM » |
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The 10 MPH average for each leg should still hold for this year.
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Reply #48 on: March 09, 2014, 02:25:29 PM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #48 on: March 09, 2014, 02:25:29 PM » |
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Just did a quite hilly, muddy, icy and packed snow while averaging 13. Just seeing where I need to be in comparison to where I am
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Reply #49 on: March 12, 2014, 11:01:14 AM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #49 on: March 12, 2014, 11:01:14 AM » |
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Right now, I am hunkered down from this snow and it sucks.
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Reply #50 on: March 12, 2014, 11:17:00 AM
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sfuller
Location: Central Iowa
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« Reply #50 on: March 12, 2014, 11:17:00 AM » |
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I've gotten luck in that spring finally appears to be arriving here. 9 hours of outside riding from Saturday to Monday. It felt really good to not be confined to the hamster wheel in the corner of the basement.
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Reply #51 on: March 12, 2014, 12:10:19 PM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #51 on: March 12, 2014, 12:10:19 PM » |
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Where do you live? I will hopefully be throwing down 7 hours Saturday.
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Reply #52 on: March 12, 2014, 12:58:07 PM
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sfuller
Location: Central Iowa
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« Reply #52 on: March 12, 2014, 12:58:07 PM » |
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I'm near Des Moines, IA. Snow is almost completely gone here. I'll be out for 4 or 5 hours on Saturday myself. Hoping to get some tire and other testing done.
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Reply #53 on: March 12, 2014, 02:45:36 PM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #53 on: March 12, 2014, 02:45:36 PM » |
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Hmm. NW Indiana is just plain ole still in the winter dulldrums. Ive been lucky on my Saturdays but still need to get a couple things for gear. Where to pack all the food! GT is not joking and neither am I!
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Reply #54 on: March 19, 2014, 03:24:26 PM
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bouldernick
Location: The Bubble, CO
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« Reply #54 on: March 19, 2014, 03:24:26 PM » |
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Hey guys, back after a week of travel which meant no riding, but did mean that I got to go to NAHBS and check out some incredible bikes. Also had a chance to speak with Ira Ryan, 2-time winner of Trans Iowa and a great frame builder. He recommended a much lighter, narrower tire than I was considering. It all depends on weather, but the roads are typically very quick. Interesting to get another perspective.
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Reply #55 on: March 19, 2014, 05:00:54 PM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #55 on: March 19, 2014, 05:00:54 PM » |
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What were you going with before? I'm mtb all the way with race kings.
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Reply #56 on: March 19, 2014, 05:30:50 PM
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bouldernick
Location: The Bubble, CO
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« Reply #56 on: March 19, 2014, 05:30:50 PM » |
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I was planning on using Bruce Gordon 43s. Probably going with a Michelin Jet 30s that are a 35 on the tubeless wheels I have. That or a set of WTB 38s that I have. Ryan ran 28-30mm tires with no issues. We're both lighter riders.
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Reply #57 on: March 20, 2014, 05:36:30 PM
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Striker
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
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« Reply #57 on: March 20, 2014, 05:36:30 PM » |
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Hey Nick did Ira indicated how he felt after the race? I look at the tire width as a mechanism to reduce fatigue. Yes, a narrow tire will be faster given the conditions but will beat the hell out of you if you are in the 28 to 31 hour mark. Make sure there is nothing on your back with a skinny tire, your butt will thank you later and not look like hamburger. If the roads are soft you will want a little more float so a wider tire will make a difference. 38's to 40's is what this guy has ran for my last three Trans Iowa finishes. Is it about finishing fast or finishing? There are trade offs.
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Reply #58 on: March 20, 2014, 06:57:44 PM
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scooteremu
Location: Long Beach, IN
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« Reply #58 on: March 20, 2014, 06:57:44 PM » |
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How much is everybody riding, time wise, right now. I've been going 3 hrs plus on 5 of 7 days with a 7 hour ride on the weekend and I'm beat up.
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Reply #59 on: March 20, 2014, 07:58:58 PM
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Striker
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
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« Reply #59 on: March 20, 2014, 07:58:58 PM » |
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Do not burn your self out - Think quality over quantity. My normal week is no more than 10 hours - 1/2 that is a long ride the other is broken out over some very structured rides with very specific intervals.
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