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Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,715
Posted By terrymorse

6 W/kg for the first 5 minutes of that climb,...

6 W/kg for the first 5 minutes of that climb, double ouch!

BTW, that climb is Beasore Road, from Bass Lake (https://pjammcycling.com/climb/198.Beasore%2520Road). The bridge where they finished is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,067
Posted By terrymorse

Oh yeah, I see those all the time on the...

Oh yeah, I see those all the time on the leaderboard. Someone will post an average speed several miles per hour faster than everyone else.

I just saw one of those yesterday. The guy's estimated...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 251
Posted By terrymorse

So you want to take an old steel frame and modify...

So you want to take an old steel frame and modify it for gravel and CX, and you are concerned about how it will look?

It will look the way it seems, like an old steel frame with some out of place...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 649
Posted By terrymorse

I heard that from Toyota: "If your vehicle...

I heard that from Toyota:

"If your vehicle is equipped with a timing chain rather than a timing belt, there is no prescribed replacement interval."

I recently had the timing belt replaced on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 2,237
Views: 46,965
Posted By terrymorse

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 649
Posted By terrymorse

If longevity is the important feature, and you're...

If longevity is the important feature, and you're tasked with choosing belt or chain drive, there is an example in the world: internal combustion engines.

An IC engine uses either a timing belt or...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2,237
Views: 46,965
Posted By terrymorse

That sucks. It might be worthwhile to talk to a...

That sucks. It might be worthwhile to talk to a lawyer.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,050
Posted By terrymorse

I started gluing on tire boots after the Park...

I started gluing on tire boots after the Park boot I had didn't close up the hole. The boot bulged out the hole and quickly wore through. Tube went pop!

The glue helps the boot hold the hole in...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-06-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 170
Posted By terrymorse

Hmm. I wonder if this is the same longevity cause...

Hmm. I wonder if this is the same longevity cause when restricting eating to the "active" period.

By exercising in the evening, the "active" period is long enough to cover dinner time.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2,237
Views: 46,965
Posted By terrymorse

Not too shabby. In other old guy news, Ned...

Not too shabby.

In other old guy news, Ned Overend, 68, placed 15th of 71 in last year's Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. In the Men's Pro category.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,050
Posted By terrymorse

Good point. Hmm. Come to think of it, I can't...

Good point. Hmm. Come to think of it, I can't remember the last time I needed to use a multi-tool on the roadside. Maybe it's time to skip the multi-tool all together.

I have a mini-pump, so why...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,715
Posted By terrymorse

When climbing, I think less about time savings...

When climbing, I think less about time savings and more about power savings.

If I can do a long climb at the same pace but with 10 fewer watts, that will make a huge difference in my fatigue. Even...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,296
Posted By terrymorse

Ah, memories. Back in the day, we would tie and...

Ah, memories. Back in the day, we would tie and solder our spokes where they crossed, because we thought it made wheels stiffer.

It had zero effect on stiffness, but we didn’t know that at the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2,237
Views: 46,965
Posted By terrymorse

From today's ride down a dirt road in Los Altos...

From today's ride down a dirt road in Los Altos Hills, on a gate at the end of the road:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,978
Posted By terrymorse

If you remove your bibs and immediately hang them...

If you remove your bibs and immediately hang them to dry, you can delay washing them for a few days and still avoid the "stank".

Bacteria need liquid water to live and grow. If you take away their...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2,237
Views: 46,965
Posted By terrymorse

The Strava segments-on-map feature's there, but...

The Strava segments-on-map feature's there, but you have to work at it:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,050
Posted By terrymorse

And a Phillips #1 bit to adjust the derailleur.

And a Phillips #1 bit to adjust the derailleur.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 624
Views: 22,735
Posted By terrymorse

"Eurosport not available in your area" ...

"Eurosport not available in your area"

Here's the same video on YouTube:

Pogi gets a puncture

Rather than stopping completely before the turn, silly boy tries to turn with a front puncture.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3,271
Views: 645,403
Posted By terrymorse

The 24% sign, I'd recognize that anywhere. That's...

The 24% sign, I'd recognize that anywhere. That's Ebbetts Pass. Is it already open?

The other photos clearly are Monitor Pass, both sides.

Time for a road trip!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By terrymorse

From the Yosemite side, the Yosemite website is...

From the Yosemite side, the Yosemite website is your best source for Tioga Pass Road plowing update (https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tioga.htm).

From the Lee Vining side, see Caltrans >...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 6,664
Posted By terrymorse

Speaking of bang for the buck, Pactimo is doing a...

Speaking of bang for the buck, Pactimo is doing a close out sale of last year jersey designs (https://www.selleitalia.com/saddles/heritage/flite/).

Their aero jerseys were $120-$165; on closeout...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 744
Posted By terrymorse

Well, saddles are extremely subjective, but when...

Well, saddles are extremely subjective, but when I was riding both road and MTB, my saddle on both bikes was a Selle Italia Flite (https://www.selleitalia.com/saddles/heritage/flite/).

But that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,296
Posted By terrymorse

The significance of weight on a specific grade is...

The significance of weight on a specific grade is speed dependent. The absolute speed gain from weight reduction doesn't depend much at all on speed, but the percentage gain is higher at slower...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,715
Posted By terrymorse

And even a slight headwind or tailwind can have a...

And even a slight headwind or tailwind can have a much bigger effect than a reduction in weight (or an increase in power).

I climb Mt Hamilton Road twice a week, weather permitting. Speeds for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 6,664
Posted By terrymorse

If you value speed, replacing your poorly fitted...

If you value speed, replacing your poorly fitted jersey with a decent aero jersey may be the best bang for your buck. An aero jersey upgrade might cost an extra $50, but it can save about 15 watts,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 363
Posted By terrymorse

See if the problem is isolated to a specific...

See if the problem is isolated to a specific browser or app. In other words, try accessing Strava using different browsers, and using the app on your phone.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,296
Posted By terrymorse

Fair enough. I was going for "light hearted...

Fair enough. I was going for "light hearted banter".
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,296
Posted By terrymorse

Odd that I see this "over the top" critique. I...

Odd that I see this "over the top" critique. I could do over the top, but I'm far too mellow and restrained for such behavior.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,715
Posted By terrymorse

Climbing -- Does Bike Weight Really Matter?

The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/may/01/cycling-notes-speeding-machines-and-rim-damage-cycling-1899) weighs in on whether or not bike weight matters when climbing:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,296
Posted By terrymorse

You're right, my oversight. Tubeless is far...

You're right, my oversight.

Tubeless is far superior to the tubed alternative, in every way.

Except for ease of installation, ease of maintenance, rolling resistance, weight, cost.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 3,050
Posted By terrymorse

I have the Asymmetrico but haven't experienced...

I have the Asymmetrico but haven't experienced that problem. I like that the Boa can be tightened up so nothing rattles around inside. I don't like things on my bike rattling.

My installation...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,941
Posted By terrymorse

Climber. I say "climber" because I enjoy riding...

Climber. I say "climber" because I enjoy riding up hills, and it's the type of cycling that I am the least bad at.

Really bad at everything else (sprinting, flat time trialing, lead outs, etc.).
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,067
Posted By terrymorse

I'm a little jazzed by this PR from Tuesday. I...

I'm a little jazzed by this PR from Tuesday. I wasn't trying to set a PR, it just happened:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,296
Posted By terrymorse

Using either latex or TPU tubes with non-tubeless...

Using either latex or TPU tubes with non-tubeless GP5K tires will produce the same rolling resistance as the tubeless-ready tires. Without the need to use liquid sealant.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-02-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,067
Posted By terrymorse

Yes, it's impressive. Take the W!

Yes, it's impressive. Take the W!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,746
Posted By terrymorse

This quote jumped out at me: "Not only can...

This quote jumped out at me:

"Not only can Sanders maintain this position, but he can also maintain more power (330–350 W) for 2–4 hours at a time than most anyone."

That 350 W at his weight...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-02-24, 12:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 646
Posted By terrymorse

Yes, but not by much at all.

Yes, but not by much at all.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2,237
Views: 46,965
Posted By terrymorse

BIRD CONTENT!!! While heading back down Mt...

BIRD CONTENT!!!

While heading back down Mt Hamilton today with my retired ranger buddy, he pointed out to me the bald eagle nest in a eucalyptus tree.

No eagles so far this year, but last year...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 6,664
Posted By terrymorse

Okay, my bibs say they're made of "80 Nylon/20...

Okay, my bibs say they're made of "80 Nylon/20 Elastane".

Are you saying that the Nylon in your very old shorts disintegrated, leaving just the Elastane? If that's the case, that is also curious,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,434
Posted By terrymorse

As does the chain, a pretty darn efficient...

As does the chain, a pretty darn efficient mechanism.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-30-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 646
Posted By terrymorse

Yes, per week. I should have made that clearer....

Yes, per week. I should have made that clearer. 1000 TSS in a week is a big week—at least it is for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,657
Posted By terrymorse

Heart rate was steady on the lower power...

Heart rate was steady on the lower power segments, as those were steady state efforts. Heart rate increased on the higher power segments, topping out around 160 at the end.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,657
Posted By terrymorse

For what they're worth, here are some data points...

For what they're worth, here are some data points from today's ride, on a few short hills (0.2-0.5 miles):

Grade : VAM : Power
4.1% : 3276 ft/hr : 4.5 W/kg
6.9% : 3923 ft/hr : 4.4 W/kg
5.8%...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-30-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,837
Posted By terrymorse

HR/watts going up can also mean fatigue is...

HR/watts going up can also mean fatigue is increasing. Some increase is normal, but a big increase may indicate it's time to dial down the pace.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 6,664
Posted By terrymorse

"Elastic part of the fabric" -- curious. ...

"Elastic part of the fabric" -- curious.

Typically, all of the fabric in cycling shorts is elastic. Lycra/Spandex/Elastane are the brand names for the fabric used.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 507
Posted By terrymorse

A recent video (GCN maybe) showed some pros with...

A recent video (GCN maybe) showed some pros with nutrition schedules taped to their stems.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,746
Posted By terrymorse

TT positions? Then the answer is yes, bar height...

TT positions? Then the answer is yes, bar height is trending upwards from their older, low as possible positions.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-30-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 978
Posted By terrymorse

If you want some outside motivation, announce to...

If you want some outside motivation, announce to your friends that you have set a goal for the season. Whatever it is.

One year, I told a couple of ride buddies that I was thinking of doing 1...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,657
Posted By terrymorse

Sorry. But on the plus side, you "average size"...

Sorry. But on the plus side, you "average size" big dogs have big engines. And you're in good company, with the likes of "Big Mig" Indurain, and "Big Jens" Voigt.

You can destroy little climbers...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-30-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 646
Posted By terrymorse

Above 700 TSS, I lose weight. Above 1000, I get...

Above 700 TSS, I lose weight. Above 1000, I get up in the middle of the night to eat some more.



It seems that the "rest to see gains" concept is an old one.
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