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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 791
Posted By justonwo

It’s an acute injury from a fall. Not a chronic...

It’s an acute injury from a fall. Not a chronic condition.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 714
Posted By justonwo

Glad I have plenty of Speedplay pedals from the...

Glad I have plenty of Speedplay pedals from the old days. I’ve always used their longer spindles. Many shops are selling the longer spindles and still have stock. I don’t think they are going away. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,222
Posted By justonwo

It's going to depend enormously on how much you...

It's going to depend enormously on how much you shift. I probably get 500 miles before having to charge. It's long enough that you forget about needing to do it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-20, 12:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,625
Posted By justonwo

Capo is designed and run out of California but...

Capo is designed and run out of California but the clothes are made in Italy. The owner is second generation Italian. The quality is top tier. Most of my kits are Capo.

https://capocycling.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-20, 11:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,001
Posted By justonwo

Technology companies often file all sorts of...

Technology companies often file all sorts of patents for things that may or may not materialize. Sometimes oddball ideas lead to breakthroughs. It’s healthy and normal for parents like this to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-20, 08:13 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,895
Posted By justonwo

I built up an F12. I really love it. ...

I built up an F12. I really love it.

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-20, 11:20 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,261
Posted By justonwo

It's not junior high. You don't have to care...

It's not junior high. You don't have to care about what other people do or think. Ride for yourself.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-20, 11:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,667
Posted By justonwo

I don’t usually think about it. In the grand...

I don’t usually think about it. In the grand scheme of the chain’s life, you’re going to be cleaning and re-lubing. What you do right out of the package probably doesn’t matter much one way or the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 16,971
Posted By justonwo

I really don’t want to do an in-depth response to...

I really don’t want to do an in-depth response to this thread because I’m waiting for the 2021 thread. It’s supposed to be better.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-20, 11:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,954
Posted By justonwo

I don't know about the Pinarello. My F12 is fast...

I don't know about the Pinarello. My F12 is fast but it is also very, very stiff. It is by no means a comfortable ride. It's fine, but it's no endurance bike. I don't know about other Pinarello...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-20, 11:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,899
Posted By justonwo

A few things to consider: First of all, I'm...

A few things to consider:

First of all, I'm sorry to hear about hour experience. There's nothing worse than getting a high-end bike and having these kinds of issues. I haven't found very many...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,484
Posted By justonwo

I have used them on every road ride since about...

I have used them on every road ride since about 2014, including in very hot weather. I just get tired of putting sunscreen on every exposed inch of my body, but I need the protection because my dad...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-20, 11:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,433
Posted By justonwo

Look like great wheels. I always loved my first...

Look like great wheels. I always loved my first generation Firecrest 303s and like the 303 NSW as well. There’s a limit to how wide and low pressure I want to/need to go. I don’t feel at this point...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-20, 09:13 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,040
Posted By justonwo

I have coached dozens of high school kids, some...

I have coached dozens of high school kids, some of whom have nearly no bike skills at the start of the season, through the process of handling their bike, getting fit, and finally racing MTBs. I’m...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-20, 11:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,427
Posted By justonwo

I actually spent quite a bit of time trying to...

I actually spent quite a bit of time trying to help you in your other thread. It wasn’t meant as an insult to say you lack experience. Virtually everyone in this thread is telling you the same thing....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,427
Posted By justonwo

I haven't ridden a Domane and I don't think I can...

I haven't ridden a Domane and I don't think I can help you. I think you lack the experience to even elucidate what you're looking for.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-20, 08:47 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,734
Posted By justonwo

This would require a Garmin integration for me,...

This would require a Garmin integration for me, but I’d love to be able to load up a route and then have LiveTrack or Beacon estimate my time of return to my house so my wife knows when I’ll get...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-20, 08:19 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 21,917
Posted By justonwo

Part of the allure is that Strava is THE standard...

Part of the allure is that Strava is THE standard data platform for just about everyone I know that rides. Casual cyclists, serious cyclists, all of the kids on the MTB team I coach. It's great to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-20, 02:33 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 21,917
Posted By justonwo

I enjoy the app/site and like its features for...

I enjoy the app/site and like its features for the most part. I’ve been a paying member for quite a while. I think a subscription is worth the price of admission, but I can see why it would be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-20, 11:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,853
Posted By justonwo

After getting a pro fit, I ended up with some...

After getting a pro fit, I ended up with some cleat wedges and longer spindles on my pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,040
Posted By justonwo

My Canyon came with pedals as well. Purchased...

My Canyon came with pedals as well. Purchased about a month ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-20, 08:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,321
Posted By justonwo

Being around other cyclists is kind of like being...

Being around other cyclists is kind of like being around your peer group from Jr. High. You will be judged heavily on stupid details! There are the things the “cool kids” do and the things that the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,130
Posted By justonwo

1:15:39 hh:mm:ss @ 116 W is 526,524 Joules...

1:15:39 hh:mm:ss @ 116 W is 526,524 Joules delivered to the power meter. Strava estimates 501 kcal consumed by your body, or 2,143,000 Joules. This yields an efficiency of 24.5%, which is right in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,130
Posted By justonwo

For anyone wanting to know more about sports...

For anyone wanting to know more about sports nutrition, calories, efficiency, etc, I highly recommend Feed Zone Portables, the primary purpose of which is recipes for real food for cyclists.

By...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-20, 09:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,130
Posted By justonwo

Your body is only about 20-26% efficient at...

Your body is only about 20-26% efficient at producing mechanical energy on a bike (reference “Feed Zone Portables, page 6-7). So you need to divide the calories produced at the wheel by 0.20 to 0.26...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 16,131
Views: 747,806
Posted By justonwo

Chill ride through the redwoods. ...

Chill ride through the redwoods.


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Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,876
Posted By justonwo

DT Swiss replaced the rim on the wheel under...

DT Swiss replaced the rim on the wheel under warranty and the wheel is on its way back to me. This is great news.

My lesson learned here is simply not to use levers on carbon wheels. I have Zipp...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-20, 05:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,764
Posted By justonwo

I use laps to track specific efforts during...

I use laps to track specific efforts during training so I can look at them later. For example, if I’m doing intervals. It’s nothing more than a marker to divide up segments. I never use auto-lap.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,764
Posted By justonwo

Don’t obsess too much over the data unless you’re...

Don’t obsess too much over the data unless you’re doing a structured workout and need to target a specific area. I only use cadence as a general indication of whether I’m mashing (RPM less than 80),...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,346
Posted By justonwo

Oh, I missed that requirement somehow. I think...

Oh, I missed that requirement somehow. I think you're going to have a very tough time finding an endurance bike of that weight. Most of the super light bikes I'm aware of are race-oriented.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 414
Posted By justonwo

I always recommend that beginners find a good...

I always recommend that beginners find a good local shop and buy a new bike from them. Why? Because used bikes can be finicky and you don’t want to deal with the idiosyncrasies of bike wrenching when...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-20, 08:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,404
Posted By justonwo

No, it was the rim brake version. I have tried...

No, it was the rim brake version. I have tried Shimano’s disc brake Di2, and they’re still smaller than SRAM. Overall, I like the functionality of AXS more, however. The hood size is my only nitpick....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,876
Posted By justonwo

The sales manager from Canyon just called me to...

The sales manager from Canyon just called me to tell me Canyon will cover any labor associated with disassembling the bike (cassette and rotor removal). DT Swiss will be in charge of replacing the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-20, 09:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,587
Posted By justonwo

I haven’t spent a lot of time on this forum, but...

I haven’t spent a lot of time on this forum, but in the little time I’ve been here I’ve observed a baffling number of negative comments about SRAM’s new road groupset. I have a couple of minor...
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