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These drop bars are 25.4mm: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08Y19FJMG?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Here's my (overdue) race report: Training: I did two double centuries as part of my training. The first was the Best of the Bay DC on Oct 7, and it was a hot one. This ride goes up Mt Diablo, then through inland parts of the Bay Area that get quite hot. I got behind on my hydration, and it...

I find my DF useful for V20 training for two reasons. The first is that it is generally easier to make a little more power when riding against resistance like a hill or the wind. Compared to the V20, riding my DF is like riding into a constant headwind. So I end up working a little harder on the...

Four Cruzbikers will be racing this year. Laura and John Crawford and I will be in the 24h. Maria Parker will be in the 6h. The 24h starts at 5pm Pacific Time on Friday, Nov 3. The 6h starts at 11am Pacific time on Sunday, Nov 5. You will be able to get live results for the 24h here after the...

Anyone know where I can get a long shim to mount 25.4mm bars on a V20? Looks like the shim would need to be 63.5mm long.

Is the Speedfil bottle easily removable, like a standard water bottle from its cage?

Those look good and probably work great in warmer weather, but I'm looking for something that will block cold air when I'm moving fast. Even the shield on my Giro Vanquish won't do that because my head is back.

My vision cleared in 4 hours with no lasting effects, thanks. Another nice thing about the Kroops Boogie googles is that the rim is very thin. So even with my head back on the V20, the lower part of the rim doesn't interfere with my view. That's not the case with safety goggles that I tried...

There have been a number of threads about glasses, googles, face shields, etc. I had corneal edema in my left eye at the WTTC in Borrego Springs. It was caused by the cold air overnight. Since them I've been trying different goggles and face shields. The one I found works best is Kroops Boogie...

I use multi-focal contact lenses so I can see near for my computer that is on the bars and far for hazards. Then I use whatever sunglasses or shield I want.

How would you drink while pedaling?

Why no rear brake?

Larry, it is a non-drafting event. Racers are required to keep at minimum 10m distance. The individuals in the groups I encountered were probably 10m or more apart, but with 3-6 of them and some on the left-hand-side of the lane as well as the right-hand-side, it was difficult to pass. I often...

2022 6-12-24 World Time Trial Championship race report I’m a relative newbie to ultras. My first race was the 6-hour at the 6-12-24 World Time Trial Championship in Borrego Springs in 2019. I followed that up with the 12-hour in 2021, and the 12-hour at Bike Sebring earlier this year. To...

Hello Cruzbikers! Today is the big day! 6-12-24 World Time Trial Championship. I’ll be in the 24h Mens Solo Recumbent category, starting at 5pm PDT. Maria Parker will be in the 12h Women’s Solo Recumbent category starting tomorrow morning at 5am. For those who like to follow ultras, live results...