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Them’s the brakes

January 29, 2008

I needed new brake pads if I was going to use the Zipps on the road. Normal pads eat carbon rims because they have metal shards embedded in them from use with alloy rims. I picked up some Swiss Stop Yellows from Competitive Cyclist, which was stupid since they’re $10 cheaper at Excel Sports and [...]

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Computerized Bike Fitting

January 21, 2008

This weekend I went to the UCI World Cup track cycling competition at ADT EVent Center. I try to volunteer every year so I can get in free to see the events I’m not working. It also gives me a chance to get up close to the racers and their bikes. I took some pictures [...]

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UCI World Cup Track Cycling – Los Angeles

January 21, 2008

Men’s Keirin Finals

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Stealth!

January 4, 2008

The roadster is looking pretty snazzy with the Zipps. Someday I may have these rebuilt with black spokes and blue alloy nipples.

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