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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-20, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Hey, found this post from last year's Tour de...

Hey, found this post from last year's Tour de Zwift. Looks like they did allow late join, and you still got the badge even if not riding the whole route. Up to 30 minutes after the start.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-20, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I definitely understand where you're coming from,...

I definitely understand where you're coming from, I have 3 minions and dealing with that, my work schedule, and everything else proves difficult at times. I would say maybe submit a ticket to Zwift...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-20, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

No problem. There are 50 times across the 5...

No problem.

There are 50 times across the 5 days for each stage. You can't make any of those 50 times? I don't think there is a way to do it outside of those times, though I would imagine they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-20, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I updated my last post. :D

I updated my last post. :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Ok, for me...when I go to the Zwift website for...

Ok, for me...when I go to the Zwift website for the tour....

https://www.zwift.com/tour-de-zwift/ride/stage1

It shows "A", "B", "C" categories on the right side of the page. Clicking the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,785
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I mean, I have a Trek Domane...and while it has...

I mean, I have a Trek Domane...and while it has hydraulic disc brakes and Di2...it certainly isn't made for a race track. Sure, some people might use it for the cobbles, but the reality is, it's a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,549
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Yea, I wouldn't. There are many ways around the...

Yea, I wouldn't. There are many ways around the whole "need to subscribe" issue, and one has already been provided with just stopping the page from fully loading.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,750
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I mean...I spent way more than I ever should have...

I mean...I spent way more than I ever should have on my bike...if we're just using "skill" and riding experience as a gauge for how much you should spend on a bike. But why does it matter, and who...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-28-20, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,198
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Yea, definitely understand the constraints of the...

Yea, definitely understand the constraints of the release cycle and tackling the biggest bugs/new features in each. But if everyone assumes that it's already being resolved and so they don't make...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-20, 09:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,629
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I definitely understand what everyone here is...

I definitely understand what everyone here is saying, but I think it comes down to personal preference. For instance, I have a really hard time standing and pedaling properly on the trainer, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,782
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Domane SLR Project One. Went a little overboard...

Domane SLR Project One. Went a little overboard but I love it! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-20, 03:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,782
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

That's awesome. It didn't happen exactly the same...

That's awesome. It didn't happen exactly the same way for me, but I also was looking at a Trek Emonda. In fact, I ordered it. Then I went back and canceled the order, placing a new order for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-20, 11:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 797
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Hey, kudos to you. That's 5 reps more than I've...

Hey, kudos to you. That's 5 reps more than I've ever done on Zwift. Though it is on my list of things to do at some...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-20, 11:00 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,773
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I just wanted to add a comment and pretend I know...

I just wanted to add a comment and pretend I know what's going on here. :twitchy: Ironically, I've only had one very small problem on this forum and it was with 1 person in particular, of whom I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-20, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,119
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

For what it's worth...generally speaking, "9 is...

For what it's worth...generally speaking, "9 is better than 8". For one, it gives you more options when climbing and such...but it also (often) represents a step up in "tier" of groupsets, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-20, 02:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,544
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

As others have said, congratulations! Really...

As others have said, congratulations! Really awesome to read your story. Here's to many years of fun and learning even more new things! :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-20, 01:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,530
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Meh, I love Trek, but I would say the same. Steer...

Meh, I love Trek, but I would say the same. Steer clear of that nightmare if you can. :) I'm glad to have the T47 on my new Domane, if for nothing else...peace of mind.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-20, 12:23 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,028
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I'm so vain I spend tons of money on a bike when...

I'm so vain I spend tons of money on a bike when most people with a $200 huffy could beat me in a race. :)

I'm also so vain that when riding on Zwift, I pretend like my Cat D race podium finish...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-13-20, 02:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,885
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I race from time to time on Zwift. Not good mind...

I race from time to time on Zwift. Not good mind you..."n00b" is in my name for a reason. But I do it...so I'm in D cat. But I always get people beating me at 4+w/kg in the D cat. Luckily, I also see...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-13-20, 02:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,198
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Well, the app is leagues ahead of the actual...

Well, the app is leagues ahead of the actual website. I think what you're getting on the Zwifthacks site is a combination of the data you get from the official site and the app...plus a bonus or two....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-20, 11:00 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,253
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Haha, yea I mean it's definitely not for...

Haha, yea I mean it's definitely not for everyone. I had a grey Checkpoint before the Domane and I gotta say...it just didn't "speak" to me. But I get that this kind of "out there" color doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-20, 10:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,794
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

This is just based on what you said you want to...

This is just based on what you said you want to do...not trying to go pro or being a Cat A racer. You seem to have a similar riding mentality as I do. But take what I say with a grain of salt.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-20, 05:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,337
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Sun, 04/12/2020 ........ REST! :) Sat,...

Sun, 04/12/2020 ........ REST! :)
Sat, 04/11/2020 .......... Zwift: Group Ride (D) ... 40:45 ... 21.22 km ... 56 m
Fri, 04/10/2020 ........... Zwift: Cycling Workout .. 29:40 .. 7.75 km ..... 232...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-20, 11:23 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,253
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Ahaha. Yea, that'd be me. Wasn't my intention to...

Ahaha. Yea, that'd be me. Wasn't my intention to start a movement, but it is an incredible color. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-20, 10:24 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,182,248
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I have the 530 as well. Love it. My last...

I have the 530 as well. Love it.

My last bike purchase was some camo half-finger gloves for the summer and some new bidons. Working well so far, though I'm now eyeballing the GCN ones...I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-20, 08:17 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,253
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Heck, we'd probably ride Al 105 lol. I had a...

Heck, we'd probably ride Al 105 lol. I had a Checkpoint ALR5 for a while and it was "fine" as far as bikes go. Checked the gravel bike check-boxes, and shifts were fine. I definitely paid too much...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-20, 07:26 AM
Replies: 16,131
Views: 720,427
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Thanks. Yea, the quote (based on my...

Thanks. Yea, the quote (based on my understanding) is really unknown in terms of origin. There are some persons loosely associated with the phrase who used it at various points in history, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-20, 07:07 AM
Replies: 16,131
Views: 720,427
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I've been doing a lot of "virtual" riding. It's...

I've been doing a lot of "virtual" riding. It's fun, and it relaxes me...to a degree. And, in true video game fashion, it allows me to unlock and use "neat" things, which always makes me feel good.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-20, 05:42 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,253
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

So I'm another guy that obsessed over Canyon....

So I'm another guy that obsessed over Canyon. Well, Canyon/Orbea/Scott actually. All way cheaper than Trek and yet...they weren't what I TRULY wanted.

No disrespect, but the reason Trek can do...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-20, 10:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,922
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

You can't do that through Amazon? I'm not super...

You can't do that through Amazon? I'm not super familiar with their policies but I thought they had a pretty chill return policy.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-20, 10:30 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,182,248
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I just bought some Sponeed and Przewalski kit, as...

I just bought some Sponeed and Przewalski kit, as well as some Camelbak Podium Chill water bottles for those longer rides. See how this "cheapo"/off-brand stuff works out. My last order of kit from...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,922
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I went through the same questions, mainly between...

I went through the same questions, mainly between the Bolt, Roam, and 530. Ended up with the 530. Love the thing and honestly glad I made the choice I did. No issues at all with GPS/etc, and no wonky...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-20, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 936,363
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

That's insane. The R3 would make a great 2nd...

That's insane. The R3 would make a great 2nd bike. Hmmm, how to sell to wife? :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-20, 07:44 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,101
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I'm OP. Pics should be on page 1. :) Molten...

I'm OP. Pics should be on page 1. :) Molten Marble is the color.



Wow, unlike me, you've actually already added your own "touch" to it. I like that saddle! The bar tape is really nice as well....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-20, 02:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 868
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I didn't ride a lot this weekend, but I did...

I didn't ride a lot this weekend, but I did attack a hill that I haven't had the guts to ride since I got my bike. For one, it's a pretty busy road and I wasn't comfortable riding with all the cars...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-20, 02:50 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,101
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I've been away from the forum for a bit, but what...

I've been away from the forum for a bit, but what a treat to come back to! So happy that you decided to get "the one" for you. I did close to the same thing. I placed an order for an Emonda SLR with...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-19, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,389
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Yea, I was also researching both of these for my...

Yea, I was also researching both of these for my next bike. Well, The Roubaix and the Domane that is. I ended up with the 2020 Domane SLR7 UDi2 and haven't looked back. Love this bike. It's...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-19, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 759
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Just went out trying to get a KOM on a hill...

Just went out trying to get a KOM on a hill segment this week. Was fun for me, but wasn't a proper ride. I know I know...segment hunting is HORRIBLE! :) Got 2nd overall though, so that convinced me...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 11:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,117
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Yea, I really agree that if you can "afford" to...

Yea, I really agree that if you can "afford" to go with off the shelf...then do it. That means, if your shape/size allows. 5'7" here...so yea, plenty fits.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-19, 05:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 34,366
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Glad to hear it! You will love it I'm sure! Post...

Glad to hear it! You will love it I'm sure! Post back when you get it and include pics!!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-19, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Zwift Ride - Astoria Line NYC 13.93mi ...

Zwift Ride - Astoria Line NYC

13.93mi
1155ft climbing
1:06:40 time
131w avg power
12.5mph avg

Zwift Ride - Watopia Fuego Reverse
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-19, 03:56 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,353
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

No idea what this picture is supposed to mean. If...

No idea what this picture is supposed to mean. If it means "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR HOUSEHOLD?" then, I don't really know. Always hated holidays and lucky enough to have a spouse who also sees very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-19, 12:20 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,353
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I don't know what it means to wait for 1 day of...

I don't know what it means to wait for 1 day of the year to buy things, so I already had everything I wanted by the time Friday came around. However, I will probably see something next week and snag...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-19, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6,107
Views: 555,863
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Zwift Ride - Astoria Line NYC 13.93mi ...

Zwift Ride - Astoria Line NYC

13.93mi
1155ft climbing
1:06:40 time
131w avg power
12.5mph avg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-19, 10:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,044
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I also just bought a Domane SLR7 w/ Ultegra Di2...

I also just bought a Domane SLR7 w/ Ultegra Di2 and so far I'm loving it. I haven't climbed a ton with it, but the little bit I did do felt great. It will never be an Emonda, but for those times you...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-19, 08:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,821
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Just here to +1 the Assioma pedals. Love them. I...

Just here to +1 the Assioma pedals. Love them. I use them with my Garmin 530 head unit, garmin speed sensor (when outside) and wahoo kickr snap (when indoors). That said, I've had no issues with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 34,366
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

What I'm getting at is the finish on the bikes....

What I'm getting at is the finish on the bikes. It's almost like Trek knew people would be taking the Checkpoint offroad and the finish supports that. Also, the Checkpoint ALR is aluminum. And that's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-19, 03:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 34,366
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

I've owned both the 2020 Trek Checkpoint ALR5...

I've owned both the 2020 Trek Checkpoint ALR5 (105 equipped), and now a 2020 Trek Domane SLR (Ultegra Di2 equipped).

The Domane has more than enough clearance to be a proper "gravel" bike if...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-19, 10:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 826
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Did my first indoor ride on Zwift. Wasn't much of...

Did my first indoor ride on Zwift. Wasn't much of a ride, more of a configuration test. Was actually really weird, but I'll get used to it. Holy crap though, people aren't kidding about sweating....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-19, 05:41 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,101
Posted By N00b_Cyclist

Happy to see someone who appreciates that. I...

Happy to see someone who appreciates that. I imagine a lot of people would find it tacky and odd to have that there instead of my name. That statement however, means a lot to me, and it just made...
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