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Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-15-19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,928
Posted By luddite_68

I use a Wahoo Kickr direct drive for intervals....

I use a Wahoo Kickr direct drive for intervals. Now that is is light out later, I hope not to see that bastard again until next winter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-19, 08:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,062
Posted By luddite_68

Thanks for that. New voodoo to me.

Thanks for that. New voodoo to me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-19, 08:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,062
Posted By luddite_68

On what size tire are you using the 20g carts?

On what size tire are you using the 20g carts?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,062
Posted By luddite_68

Tried carrying a tube in my pocket on a century...

Tried carrying a tube in my pocket on a century once. Drove me crazy. Love the Transonic btw.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-19, 10:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,062
Posted By luddite_68

Problem is the tube protruded through the small...

Problem is the tube protruded through the small cut in the tire.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-19, 10:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,062
Posted By luddite_68

I'm liking the patch kit idea. Any...

I'm liking the patch kit idea. Any recommendations? Will a tube patch put on the inside of a tire repair a cut in the tire?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-19, 09:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,062
Posted By luddite_68

What do you carry in your saddle bag?

My typical Saturday ride is 45-60mi all on the road. I occasionally do a supported charity imperial century. My bag fit 1 tube, 2 CO2 carts with valve & tire levers. I carry consumables like food &...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-18, 02:34 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,933
Posted By luddite_68

Don't really eat meals during a ride, at most 1/2...

Don't really eat meals during a ride, at most 1/2 pb&j. After a hard metric or imperial century... I CRAVE a cuban sandwich.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-18, 08:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,011
Posted By luddite_68

I sweat alot and it is very hot and humid here....

I sweat alot and it is very hot and humid here. The best solution I've found is a Halo cycling cap. It channels the sweat away from your face and the cap and bill wick away moisture and allow of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 20,868
Posted By luddite_68

I agree. I use both. I use TraininPeaks to track...

I agree. I use both. I use TraininPeaks to track my progress and I use Strava to be amazed by how much time everyone else has to cycle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-18, 08:13 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,772
Posted By luddite_68

I had the same experience. I never eat added...

I had the same experience. I never eat added sugar except when on endurance rides and the sweets do get to me over the course of a century. Next time, I'm going to make a turkey sandwich with some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-18, 08:48 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,772
Posted By luddite_68

For me, long ride = endurance ride. If I'm...

For me, long ride = endurance ride. If I'm leaving from the house, I eat a bowl of oatmeal with nuts and honey at least 1hr before leaving. If i'm traveling to the start, I bring a big PB&J to eat it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-18, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,090
Posted By luddite_68

These fit my large melon, they come with four...

These fit my large melon, they come with four sets of lenses, perform well and the price is right.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JB3DU4A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-18, 12:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,466
Posted By luddite_68

Ditto. 4 pair of Performance Elite Bib Shorts....

Ditto. 4 pair of Performance Elite Bib Shorts. You can get them on sale for less than $70 and they've held up great.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-18, 10:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,056
Posted By luddite_68

I got a flat like that once. Tube had a nut on...

I got a flat like that once. Tube had a nut on the valve stem that was tightened before inflation. Catastrophic failure at the valve stem.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,052
Posted By luddite_68

One of the LBS here stocks no inventory. He...

One of the LBS here stocks no inventory. He measures you up and orders the bike online based on what you want out of the bike. He also has a money back guarantee. Only a very small percentage of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-18, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By luddite_68

I got my endurance bike to train for a century. I...

I got my endurance bike to train for a century. I was putting in long days riding and am not a racer. That being said, right before the century, I had a bike fit done which changed some of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-18, 09:47 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,052
Posted By luddite_68

I did not buy my bike from an LBS and they are...

I did not buy my bike from an LBS and they are happy to service, repair, fit, upgrade, etc. I don't expect anything for free and I actually go to a couple of LBSs because I like they guys and they do...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,855
Posted By luddite_68

I may try this. My toes are going numb. I'm also...

I may try this. My toes are going numb. I'm also getting some knots around my achilles a few inches above my ankles. I think my cleats are too far forward.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-18, 08:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,543
Posted By luddite_68

I've got a Granfondo 2.0 with Ultegra and love...

I've got a Granfondo 2.0 with Ultegra and love it. After several metric centuries and one english century, i'm now looking to upgrade the wheel set this summer. Otherwise, no gripes with the bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-18, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,855
Posted By luddite_68

Inserts for Cycling Shoes

I wear Shimano RP5 shoes with my clipless pedals. They seem to fit well. After an hour or so of hard riding, my feat start to hurt. I figured my form started suffering as i become fatigued, but maybe...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-10-18, 09:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 26,298
Posted By luddite_68

I use NUUN with caffeine (you can also get it...

I use NUUN with caffeine (you can also get it without caffeine). It is one tablet per serving, but I find it to be most effective to put 1/2 of a tablet in every bottle after trying one tablet in...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-09-18, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 85,785
Posted By luddite_68

Happened to me when training for my first...

Happened to me when training for my first century. Drained all on it's own and came back a few times. I ended up changing saddles and religiously using chamois butter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-18, 02:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,655
Posted By luddite_68

I know you already have your list, but last year,...

I know you already have your list, but last year, I got a Fuji GanFondo 2.0 to train for and ride in my first charity century. For some reason, people hate on Fuji, but it's all carbon, light,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-04-18, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 840
Posted By luddite_68

Pain Cave Setup

The roads where I live are very congested, so for my daily training, I use a Wahoo Kickr setup in a spare bedroom. After months of watching seconds tick off my Wahoo Bolt computer and listening to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-18, 01:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,609
Posted By luddite_68

I like the blue one.

I like the blue one.
Forum: For Sale
02-28-18, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 389,514
Posted By luddite_68

Wanting to try an SMP Dynamic. I can pay shipping...

Wanting to try an SMP Dynamic. I can pay shipping both ways if someone has one laying around. If it works out, I can buy, ship back or trade one of my numerous saddles including Prlogo Scratch 2 143...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-18, 09:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,136
Posted By luddite_68

I ordered these and they came in yesterday. The...

I ordered these and they came in yesterday. The fit my big Irish noggin nicely and the quality seems fine. Can't beat the price.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-18, 08:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Posted By luddite_68

I could start a new thread on the coach if it is...

I could start a new thread on the coach if it is appropriate. First I'll start with the gear that I have (not required):
Wahoo Element Bolt bike computer
Wahoo cadence sensor
Wahoo heart rate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-18, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Posted By luddite_68

An hour long interval workout on an indoor...

An hour long interval workout on an indoor trainer can be very monotonous. I do listen to music, but that only helps so much. I have not setup a TV or used Zwift. However, I will say that those hours...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-18, 09:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Posted By luddite_68

Journey to my First Century

I started riding seriously last March. After a few weeks of riding 5 days per week on my hybrid, I told my wife that I was setting a goal of riding 50mi in a large charity ride in Feb. In the course...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-30-18, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,564
Posted By luddite_68

I spoke with the bike fitter and he says that the...

I spoke with the bike fitter and he says that the fit is correct. His did say that the saddle was angled up slightly and I could adjust it more to level. He also recommended chamois cream and...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-30-18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,225
Posted By luddite_68

I do not ride in the drops much, but i was shown...

I do not ride in the drops much, but i was shown to arch the lumbar part of my back to tilt the pelvis back allowing for more room up front.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-29-18, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,564
Posted By luddite_68

Follow up: As part of the LBS saddle loaner...

Follow up:
As part of the LBS saddle loaner program, I ended up making my peace with a Prologo Scratch Pro 134mm saddle. Unfortunately the demo was an older model which does not seem to be available...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-29-18, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,564
Posted By luddite_68

He did not measure my knee angle with a...

He did not measure my knee angle with a goniometer, but he did spend a very long time watching me pedal and woking with me on my form. Maybe he was comfortable with my knee angle from eyeballing it.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-29-18, 08:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,564
Posted By luddite_68

I had the fit done at an LBS. I've spent about 6...

I had the fit done at an LBS. I've spent about 6 weeks going into the shop about once per week since they have a saddle loaner program. Every time I would return a saddle to try a new one, I would go...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-26-18, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,564
Posted By luddite_68

First Bike Fit

I've been training for many months towards my first century coming up in 3 weeks. I decided to have my LBS (not where i bought the bike) run through the mechanicals and do a bike fit. This fit took...
Forum: Southeast Regional Rides and Events
01-17-18, 10:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 698
Posted By luddite_68

2018 Dolphins Cancer Challenge Hurricanes 100

Anyone riding in this? I am looking for fellow riders (to pull for me :)) for my first century. If you are riding, HMU over PM.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,509
Posted By luddite_68

Here in the subtropical 100% humidity...

Here in the subtropical 100% humidity environment, I would say 1 bottle per hour minimum no matter how hydrated you are and for me, any ride over 2hrs would include a NUUN tab in every other bottle....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-16-18, 09:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,509
Posted By luddite_68

I ride in a climate where I sweat profusely. Even...

I ride in a climate where I sweat profusely. Even on 4 hr rides, I put NUUN in every other bottle. It has not failed me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-17, 02:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,049
Posted By luddite_68

Bike Lanes

Can anyone else here relate. I have not gotten a ticket, but cars and other obstacles do present a real danger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzE-IMaegzQ
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-17, 12:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,800
Posted By luddite_68

You've made a great choice. You can lose weight...

You've made a great choice. You can lose weight and keep it off by staying active and eating right. Cycling is a great choice for staying active. For your 1st bike to start on, a hybrid (typically a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-05-17, 06:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,279
Posted By luddite_68

Carbs & preference.

Carbs & preference.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-31-17, 01:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,279
Posted By luddite_68

I'm a work in progress when it comes to weight...

I'm a work in progress when it comes to weight loss. I've lost a bunch and have a bunch more to lose. I gave up beer all together. I only drink clear spirits on the rocks or with a zero calorie mixer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-17, 07:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,580
Posted By luddite_68

That's a nice area for riding. We have terrible...

That's a nice area for riding. We have terrible traffic congestion over here to the east. A1A is pretty much your only option during the week if you don't want to get run down. On the weekends, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-17, 04:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,580
Posted By luddite_68

Yea, there is 90’ bridge that I went over twice.

Yea, there is 90’ bridge that I went over twice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-17, 12:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,580
Posted By luddite_68

First Metric Century

I rode my first Metric century on Sunday. My longest ride prior was 38mi. There was a very strong wind from the East all day. I rode by myself most of the time and overcame several obstacles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-17, 08:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,363
Posted By luddite_68

Update: Rode in a supported metric century...

Update: Rode in a supported metric century yesterday. Finished 66mi in approx 4h30min. It was brutally windy, but very well supported. I think I hit my max on that one, but still have about 15 weeks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-17, 02:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,363
Posted By luddite_68

Just an update.... as suggested, I started...

Just an update.... as suggested, I started reading The Time Crunched Cyclist. While reading the book, i noticed that there is a 4mo coaching deal on Strava through CTS. I signed up and now am working...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-17, 02:00 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 33,630
Posted By luddite_68

Mini Cooper Clubman S (British racing green of...

Mini Cooper Clubman S (British racing green of course) carries my road bike, no issues.
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