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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-18, 08:24 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,941
Posted By chelvel

Maybe you just like to carry U-Lock in the...

Maybe you just like to carry U-Lock in the backpack? :-)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-13-18, 03:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,105
Posted By chelvel

http://xt.ht/phpbb/download/file.php?id=340347&mod...

http://xt.ht/phpbb/download/file.php?id=340347&mode=view/Universal-1989-2015%28coaster%29_3.jpg

You get the idea.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-13-18, 03:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,105
Posted By chelvel

... double post ...

... double post ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-13-18, 03:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,105
Posted By chelvel

That's what I thought... When I read you in a Fit...

That's what I thought... When I read you in a Fit Forum.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-18, 04:02 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 82,969
Posted By chelvel

Nice bikes! I started on a such when 12-13...

Nice bikes!

I started on a such when 12-13 years old. Was a little big to me, but who new that time.

http://xt.ht/phpbb/download/file.php?id=181387&mode=view/SURA-B-133-1977-04.jpg
USSR-1977....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-18, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,508
Posted By chelvel

How much do you weigh?

How much do you weigh?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-18, 09:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,257
Posted By chelvel

Still it looks like rattle to me. Not that rattle...

Still it looks like rattle to me. Not that rattle when the wheel is ready to drop, but still rattle.

If you have time on your hands you can compare compliances of the front and the back (in mm per...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-18, 03:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,257
Posted By chelvel

Well... If something is not tight it rattles. If...

Well... If something is not tight it rattles. If the fork blades are not aligned it's hard to make the system tight. What you've observed is a rattle noise spectrum.

Where do we go from here?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-18, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By chelvel

AHRate and ASpeed are observed. They are more or...

AHRate and ASpeed are observed. They are more or less proportional. You can choose scales for AHRate and ASpeed such that they go very close to each other. Now all you have to watch is the difference...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-18, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By chelvel

The way I compare bikes

I have several bikes, heart rate monitor and GPS. After the ride I load the data to computer.

The most interesting things to me are average speed and average heart rate. I make a diagram of these...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-29-18, 10:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,435
Posted By chelvel

Nope. I don't care about life span of a...

Nope. I don't care about life span of a population. I care about persons.

Do you know of any refereed study showing that overtraining or "big sport" not reduces life span on a population?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-29-18, 04:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,435
Posted By chelvel

"Most" doesn't equal "All". And some just don't...

"Most" doesn't equal "All". And some just don't know that they are already overtrained.


It can start from here I think: "List of marathon fatalities"....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-28-18, 01:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,435
Posted By chelvel

Sounds like a BS... He never heard about...

Sounds like a BS... He never heard about overtraining or that a big sport is unhealthy activity?

Those who live longer choose to exercise, not the other way round.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-25-18, 04:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,611
Posted By chelvel

+1 (great minds think alike)

+1
(great minds think alike)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-18, 04:50 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 13,905
Posted By chelvel

First of all that Raleigh should ride ok no...

First of all that Raleigh should ride ok no hands. The reason it don't can be mechanical or geometrical.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-18, 02:36 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 13,905
Posted By chelvel

I use image editor for that for some years. It's...

I use image editor for that for some years. It's my most precise tool for the job. Direct measuring of a HTA often too tricky.

Hey! We are talking about geometry here and why the bikes handle the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-18, 12:54 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 13,905
Posted By chelvel

I always level the pic before measuring. Nice...

I always level the pic before measuring. Nice photo for measurements and I like the bike.

Yellow bike fork looks a little bent to me. Most often bend adds stability.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-18, 12:29 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 13,905
Posted By chelvel

On this pic angles measure like STA=72, HTA=73....

On this pic angles measure like STA=72, HTA=73. Are you sure it is 72/71 bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-18, 03:27 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 13,905
Posted By chelvel

Yep. Have you tried to ride no hands on...

Yep.

Have you tried to ride no hands on both?

I predict that 72/71 will be much better for gravel and will ride better no hands. It's good to change bikes just for different feel BTW.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-19-18, 06:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,131
Posted By chelvel

Huh. Thanks for the info. My legs are much...

Huh. Thanks for the info. My legs are much smaller BTW (yes much smaller) and I'm on a fence: start them grow or not. I think it's possible.

My question was about HR and leg muscle mass. If that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-19-18, 05:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,354
Posted By chelvel

hi my name is… and I'm a bicyclist...

hi my name is… and I'm a bicyclist...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-09-18, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,036
Posted By chelvel

50-559 (26 x 2.00) 35-622 (700 x 35C) 42-622...

50-559 (26 x 2.00)
35-622 (700 x 35C)
42-622 (700 x 40C)
50-622 (29 x 2.00)

Still no 650B tires.


Old SMW tires had a nice rolling. Not sure about this new tires. Schwalbe says it's the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-08-18, 03:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,684
Posted By chelvel

Wow! How do you know already that it will be...

Wow! How do you know already that it will be cold?


Yes. Very dangerous.


My estimate only 50% neccessary.
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-08-18, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,036
Posted By chelvel

New Schwalbe Marathon Winter PLUS vs Marathon Winter

Schwalbe introduced Marathon Winter PLUS tires for some sizes. They say: "For best possible puncture protection, it now comes with a SmartGuard layer."

So it's a different tire now. Thoughts?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-18, 06:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,250
Posted By chelvel

I like those lugs. What are they? Translated...

I like those lugs. What are they?

Translated to English: K.Suzuki.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-18, 06:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,250
Posted By chelvel

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x821/41803245_299927727503722_263489235634425207_n_6006fb809449a1cc0120597905fe40fbf96dc12c.jpg

I like those lugs a lot.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-18, 05:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,819
Posted By chelvel

Stop using it! No jokes. ASAP. It does not look...

Stop using it! No jokes. ASAP. It does not look like a saddle for your butt.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-06-18, 04:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,812
Posted By chelvel

Can it be detoxication after moose season? ...

Can it be detoxication after moose season?

BTW what is your maximum HR, that you are using in that graphs?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-03-18, 06:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,611
Posted By chelvel

Don't do it... You know better what is good for...

Don't do it... You know better what is good for you. You said it all in OP. If you will get a problem with your neck it can be the end of everything. It's better to start more upright, than less.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-03-18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,131
Posted By chelvel

OK. Forget it. Nothing to discuss. I will get an...

OK. Forget it. Nothing to discuss. I will get an answer somewhere else.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-03-18, 04:04 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,131
Posted By chelvel

I still don't give up... All other things equal...

I still don't give up... All other things equal bigger leg muscle is faster. What about HR in that case?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-03-18, 04:00 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,131
Posted By chelvel

Why no? Compared to his hands his legs are huge....

Why no? Compared to his hands his legs are huge. If he didn't train his legs will be much smaller too.


I tried not to talk about adaptations in my question. Only about muscle mass. Only about...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-02-18, 05:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,131
Posted By chelvel

Great! I have a question. Faster = bigger leg...

Great! I have a question. Faster = bigger leg muscles. More or less. Every picture shows that. OK. Lets not discuss when it is not true (greater efficiency, more nerves, etc.) . In many cases it is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-01-18, 05:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,131
Posted By chelvel

What I (we all?) need is training without...

What I (we all?) need is training without traditional training. Killing time riding is a strange thing to me. I like riding, but it all looks like vortex. I predict changes in training in the nearest...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-01-18, 05:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,131
Posted By chelvel

I see only that your advices are useless at least...

I see only that your advices are useless at least and can make certain harm even. I quit your advices.

I have a winter bike and several winters under my belt. Have a nice teaching on a BF.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-01-18, 03:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,131
Posted By chelvel

I'll try to believe that. Too much... If...

I'll try to believe that.

Too much... If that's the price I do not buy it.


I quit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-18, 03:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,199
Posted By chelvel

I've seen the pumpkin of that color: ...

I've seen the pumpkin of that color:

http://xt.ht/phpbb/download/file.php?id=402762&mode=view/XB3_SZ-1992_58cm.jpg
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-18, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By chelvel

Let us know will it be easier or not. BTW...

Let us know will it be easier or not.

BTW 18 years ago there was a Great Fire of Moscow TV Tower. All elevators were burned and people in the tower every day walked up in the morning and down in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-27-18, 12:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,023
Posted By chelvel

This works for me in that cases: ...

This works for me in that cases:

https://www.sks-germany.com/inhalte/uploads/2016/09/11101_x_blade_29-500x500.png

SKS (X-BLADE 29 Zoll also for 27,5 Plus)

I have to use it to protect leather...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-27-18, 11:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,131
Posted By chelvel

More or less it discribes how I get my MHR once a...

More or less it discribes how I get my MHR once a year while Cat 9 races. Thanks for the link!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-27-18, 11:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,131
Posted By chelvel

Thanks! That's over the top for me, but I'm still...

Thanks! That's over the top for me, but I'm still interested and have some questions.

Imagine me having average speed 10mph for 1 hour ride with AHR 150 (with a lot of start-stops). What distance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-18, 10:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,034
Posted By chelvel

Serial convention: Two letters, followed by...

Serial convention:

Two letters, followed by a series of six digits:

First letter - production factory:
N=Nottingham
W=Worksop (1967-1980), Nottingham after 1981, following closure of Worksop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-18, 05:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,034
Posted By chelvel

Any ideas where was it made? The number is...

Any ideas where was it made? The number is S9Cxxxxx. 9 stands for 1989. C - for February

S=???

(Raleigh Executive)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-18, 05:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,121
Posted By chelvel

What about using studs already? It helps somehow.

What about using studs already? It helps somehow.
Forum: Commuting
09-08-18, 09:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,942
Posted By chelvel

Wow, Just Wow! I wish long live to you both.

Wow, Just Wow! I wish long live to you both.
Forum: Commuting
09-08-18, 06:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,942
Posted By chelvel

Those who are supposed to live longer choose...

Those who are supposed to live longer choose cycling. We yet do not know the reason why.

We need some statistics based on twins. Who has any?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-18, 04:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,551
Posted By chelvel

That's interesting! Sure mine is a different...

That's interesting! Sure mine is a different Universal - cyrillic one.



Thanks a lot!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-07-18, 04:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,960
Posted By chelvel

Have you tried to move saddle back then?

Have you tried to move saddle back then?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-07-18, 04:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,131
Posted By chelvel

OK. At least upper limit for Z5 is set perfectly....

OK. At least upper limit for Z5 is set perfectly. It's HRmax. Then we are talking about setting lower limit of Z5.

In what zone according to the science is lactate threshold? I see LT more like a...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-06-18, 11:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,960
Posted By chelvel

Nope. It's when the foot is a bit forward and the...

Nope. It's when the foot is a bit forward and the pedal axle is under foot arc.
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