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  1. Videos with the overlay "recorded live".  When is something NOT recorded live?  or do they mean un-cut / pre/post-produced?

     

    Or videos that are broadcast later, that are still stamped live.  Well shit, it aint live anymore - take the label off

  2. Hotter than a witches armpit

     

    Recently did a work event thing at Pavillons der Bercy / Musee des Arts Forains....reminded me of you...turn of the century old-timer carnival games, all functional and working

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  3. 15 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said:

    Yeah did some digging last night based on the advice given, and I figured I probably need to up my budget.  I just figured cheap $100 trainers are probably junk so I doubled it thinking I could get something decent.  I really had no idea how expensive they can get.  Probably looking at the Kinetic Road Machine as it seems to be the go to for what it is.  Doesn't look like there is much difference price wise between the "dumb" and "smart" version, so I will probably opt for the smart, but I am not really sure the difference.  Does the smart have built in power meters and speed sensors that relay to an app, or is that stuff I would have to buy extra?  Also is a trainer tire a requirement, or more of a suggestion for those that roll on expensive tires?

    If you want a trainer just to put in the riding time, all you're looking is for something to be stable (wide base, heavy, etc), and quiet enough for your environment.  Manual resistance is fine.

    Smart trainers communicate with your phones and computers, it allows these remote devices to set resistance such as when replicating a virtual riding environment or virtual slopes.  It's extremely useful when you have a specific training plan, e.g. riding to power.

    If you're going this route, I suggest going all the way to a direct drive trainer.  Their power measurements are more accurate; there is no tire slip; it is generally quieter; provides more realistic feel.

    If not, if you just want to log time, just go with a basic turbo.

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    Trainer tires aren't really a requirement unless you run into issues of slip, or accelerated tire wear.  For me, actually running training tire (same brand as trainer) results in it depositing a gunk on the rollerwheel, whereas normal road tires kept it clean.  So it was a waste.  Most people just use a beat up tire and/or wheel for training duties.

     

     

  4. 5 minutes ago, d2o said:

    He played 5 more mins a gm.

    and started all games with kyle oquinn as the only other C on roster.  and dropped his scoring average too.  but those facts dont fit the fairytale 

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  5. The 2019 Fiesta and Focus looks like they took a big step up in quality, too.  (Admittedly their current standard is very, very low).  

    And Ford is a huge seller in UK.  #1 overall.  And on the continent they're #1 non-German seller.  

     

    Used to work with a dude from Michigan.  25 or so years old... single... drove a brand new Taurus.  I get that his family may have ties to the blue oval but what in Gods name compels a young single man with an petroleum engineering salary to purchase a Ford fucking Taurus....

  6. 1 hour ago, Goo Punch said:

    Yeah a guy being friends with his former teammates totally disproves the fact that Westbrook’s teammates are often stifled by his overbearing, selfish nature. 🙄

    Here I thought the story was that all Russ' teammates hate him as much as people hate you.

  7. If compared to other technical garments that has UV blocking and are  breathable....80% of it is just looking the part.  20% is go fast if you indeed go very fast.

     

    Midriff shouldn't be a problem if you wear bibs.  Don't have a waistline like regular shorts do.  That said, sizing across brands and cuts are variable, and even within a single line, cycling QC is shit and you'll find variance even with Castelli and Rapha goods.

     

    That said, I like Castelli stuff.  Also Santini and Sportful, and wiggle in-house DHB branded gear

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