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Forum: Electric Bikes
09-28-22, 06:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,104
Posted By newduguy

I love my eBike

I like the eBike because I can go farther, faster, and not overdo it. I live in hilly San Diego County and being a sprinter-type, the hills slow me to a crawl. I put my Favero Assiomas on the eBike...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-16-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,862
Posted By newduguy

Yeah, the lumpy curve is my meanmax power. I...

Yeah, the lumpy curve is my meanmax power. I don't particularly test at all of the necessary durations to maintain the PDC model, so that's why the gaps are there. But I don't rely on one single...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-16-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,862
Posted By newduguy

I've been riding for about 4 years now. I haven't...

I've been riding for about 4 years now. I haven't raced yet, but I'm able to get close to max efforts on solo rides and when I'm chasing random people. I don't have a lot of years of training, so...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-23-21, 09:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,446
Posted By newduguy

It's ugly, but it works

I'll add my modest setup in the garage. The ventilation is great, but the heat can be pretty bad in the summer.


I mostly run Golden Cheetah for erg mode and the RacerMate software for 3d...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-23-21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,561
Posted By newduguy

I've collected HRV data for years (waking, before...

I've collected HRV data for years (waking, before bed, during sleep), use Kubios often to analyze HRV during exercise and sleep, and I'm trying the current fad of determining DFA-a1 = 0.75 from HRV...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-28-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,456
Posted By newduguy

Look at Golden Cheetah. Does exactly what you...

Look at Golden Cheetah. Does exactly what you want for free and it's well-developed.You can recreate workouts (TARWAPM, 80/20 tri, TR, Computrainer PIG, Sufferfest, Zwift, etc) in the workout builder...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,206,739
Posted By newduguy

I picked up a "new"-in-box Computrainer Lab for...

I picked up a "new"-in-box Computrainer Lab for $200 that was purchased and never used by the owner. Came with all cables, Polar HRM receiver, 4 extra cadence sensors and earlobe HRMs packages, and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-29-19, 06:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,362
Posted By newduguy

Your numbers don't sound right....you held an IF...

Your numbers don't sound right....you held an IF of 1.2 for several hours? Typically I only see that high of IF when I am doing sprints home from work and break the NP algorithm (105 TSS for 40...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-29-19, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 926
Posted By newduguy

I like the idea of logging muscle oxygen, but I'd...

I like the idea of logging muscle oxygen, but I'd pass on the Hex and get Moxy. Moxy is far more expensive, but it's a research-quality device. I'm a member of Humon's facebook group and lots of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-23-19, 01:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,842
Posted By newduguy

Hi..... Can you better define: external...

Hi.....

Can you better define:

external load - the work you do. I am assuming this is work in kilojoules?
internal load - the impact it has on your body. What is this? Can you give me a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-20-19, 07:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,842
Posted By newduguy

I wholeheartedly disagree. There's absolutely no...

I wholeheartedly disagree. There's absolutely no reason to avoid a smart trainer and ERG files. There's not a thing wrong with a new cyclist doing 20-28 weeks of Trainerroad or similar to get an...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-15-19, 03:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,718
Posted By newduguy

Where does Carmichael all but apologize? So he's...

Where does Carmichael all but apologize? So he's been peddling bad info for three editions?

Oh boy....the training industrial complex? Your simpleton training only works for athletes that are...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-15-19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,718
Posted By newduguy

Your individualization isn't really any different...

Your individualization isn't really any different than FTP. FTP is THE individualization for TR, Sufferfest, etc, etc.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-15-19, 02:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,718
Posted By newduguy

Have you spent time digging through Slowtwitch,...

Have you spent time digging through Slowtwitch, the Google Wattage forum, etc? Are you well versed in analytical software and numerical analyses? Do you maintain a PMC to compare to your own "load...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-13-19, 02:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,718
Posted By newduguy

Limitations of FTP how?

Are we talking FTP as a physiological concept and model? FTP as as imaginary training threshold which steady-state training is based on? FTP vs other types of training? What's the point here?

OP,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-19, 04:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,635
Posted By newduguy

Go to Powertaps website and look at their wheels!...

Go to Powertaps website and look at their wheels! I can 't post the link.......<10 posts, haha.

Or follow the link in firebird854's post.

Let's try this Powertap Wheels!...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-19, 02:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,635
Posted By newduguy

If you want to go this route, Powertap is having...

If you want to go this route, Powertap is having 30% off right now and they throw in a free wheel bag. I just bought the DTR460 wheel set in September or else I would definitely bite now. About $415...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-02-19, 05:49 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,324
Posted By newduguy

I'd be interested in this as well. And are there...

I'd be interested in this as well. And are there control groups doing the "any canned FTP plan" that will show how much better the OP's canned FTP plan is?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-02-19, 05:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,055
Posted By newduguy

If you're the type to use Zwift races as training...

If you're the type to use Zwift races as training sessions and have invested time (and money) in the platform, having other people cheat within the race can have a negative impact. That may not...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-31-18, 04:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,055
Posted By newduguy

Yes, I detest monthly services, however I still...

Yes, I detest monthly services, however I still use a couple, just not cycling software. I don't see why someone would pay a yearly subscription for training plans, a la TR, especially if they're...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-13-18, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,663
Posted By newduguy

Normal guy here

I just started cycling in Feb 18 at age 38. Never rode a bike except for fun as a kid and my starting FTP was about 2.3w/kg (about 200 watts, 188lbs). I did TR Sweet Spot Base 1 and 2, and Sustained...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-27-18, 06:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,055
Posted By newduguy

I use Golden Cheetah and Racermate One with my...

I use Golden Cheetah and Racermate One with my computrainers for all of my workouts. Racermate One for 3d courses and Golden Cheetah for ERG workouts since it handles ERG files better than Racermate...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-18, 05:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,318
Posted By newduguy

Just another Stages opinion

See, I have the exact opposite observation as you had. My Stages reads anywhere between 2-10% lower than my P2M NGEco for NP and AP, but Pmax is about 100 watts higher for Stages than P2Max (1350w...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-18, 05:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,649
Posted By newduguy

I'd opt for the Power2Max since it's total power...

I'd opt for the Power2Max since it's total power and has a longer warranty than the Stages.

I have the cheapy FSA Gossamer MegaExo crank and since Stages was clearing out their FSA Energy (Gen 2)...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,332
Posted By newduguy

I'm interested in these quite a bit, so it would...

I'm interested in these quite a bit, so it would be great to get your opinion after you use them for a while. I have the Recon Jet HUD and use it more for running than cycling, but Intel dropped...
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