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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-20, 04:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,253
Posted By Trobinson986

What about jackets. I have a rain/windbreaker but...

What about jackets. I have a rain/windbreaker but I feel Like it may get Hot and unbreathable - can someone advise?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,253
Posted By Trobinson986

Fall cycling clothing

I live in NYC and have been cycling all summer. I bought a TCR in March and have been loving the sport since. It’s beginning to get cold in nyc and I want to ride as far into the fall as I can. What...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-20, 08:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By Trobinson986

Cycling with possible meniscal tear

Hi- I’m 33- good shape, athletic and new to cycling. I went on a long ride with some experienced cyclists (50 miles) and over did it on my first ride. I had left medial knee pain at the end of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,956
Posted By Trobinson986

I went to a “reputable” place and he sort of...

I went to a “reputable” place and he sort of urged me towards 165mm cranks. I wanted to lower my bars but I couldn’t really lower them much with my 175mm cranks because I was “bouncing” too much. As...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,956
Posted By Trobinson986

why is it uncommon? Please share your thoughts

why is it uncommon? Please share your thoughts
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,428
Posted By Trobinson986

I'm on the younger side, 33 and injured my knee...

I'm on the younger side, 33 and injured my knee at the end of may. I did this by going on a 50 mile ride for my first ride, new to the sport. I bought a nice bike - TCR Advanced 2 Disc- and went out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-20, 08:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,956
Posted By Trobinson986

After changing my crank length from 175 to 165,...

After changing my crank length from 175 to 165, my highest gear seems much more difficult to push. Does this sound accurate to you guys?

also, regarding your comment on 165mm cranks for my height-...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,956
Posted By Trobinson986

I took it to a professional set up. It turns out...

I took it to a professional set up. It turns out my legs and arms are quite long relative to my height. I wanted to lower the bars for a racier fit and had to get shorter cranks to accommodate so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-20, 02:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,956
Posted By Trobinson986

Yes I am long limbed. My inside leg measurement...

Yes I am long limbed. My inside leg measurement is a solid 34 inches.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-20, 08:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,956
Posted By Trobinson986

Giant TCR frame sizing

I’m new to cycling and I recently purchased a giant TCR advanced disc. I am just barely under 6’1” tall. The shop sold me a size Large. Is this the correct frame size?

also, how do you actually...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,425
Posted By Trobinson986

Specialized Power Expert Saddle

I recently purchased the Specialized Power Expert saddle and find myself feeling like im slipping forward on the saddle. I bought the 155mm. Im wondering if its too wide and that is causing me to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,292
Posted By Trobinson986

Incredible advice, all. Thank you. I’ve stayed...

Incredible advice, all. Thank you. I’ve stayed off my bike almost entirely and my knee doesn’t hurt to lunge or squat anymore. I’ve been jogging a lot, no knee pain while jogging (there never was) or...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-20, 08:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,292
Posted By Trobinson986

This morning I did some lunges to test if my knee...

This morning I did some lunges to test if my knee hurt. A month ago- immediately following the injury I couldn’t really do a lunge without feeling pain. Today I felt nothing when doing lunges- it’s...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-20, 05:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,292
Posted By Trobinson986

I went for a 10 mile ride today. Around mile 6 my...

I went for a 10 mile ride today. Around mile 6 my knee started to hurt again in the same spot (anterior medial - front inside)

this wasn’t even a hard ride. Pretty easygoing through traffic, etc....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-20, 07:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,292
Posted By Trobinson986

It’s now been 4 weeks now (total) since this ride...

It’s now been 4 weeks now (total) since this ride that put my knee in pain. I can ride around my neighborhood short distances without feeling any pain now. Sometimes when I’m not on my bike and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,292
Posted By Trobinson986

Yeah it seems like my mcl or patellar tendon is...

Yeah it seems like my mcl or patellar tendon is really strained and i guess still inflamed? its virtually painless when im doing anything other than climbing stairs or cycling. very strange. I hope...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-20, 04:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,292
Posted By Trobinson986

another detail i should mention is that i did...

another detail i should mention is that i did feel like i was in a LOW gear the whole ride...i was pushing hard because i thought it was best. since then, ive gotten a garmen edge 830 with cadence...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-20, 02:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,292
Posted By Trobinson986

what do you mean “there are spot specific...

what do you mean “there are spot specific biomechanic adaptations?”

yes, I kinda feel like it’s an overuse issue because I did a longish ride before this 30 miles or so but at my own slower pace...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,292
Posted By Trobinson986

I’m a healthy 33 year old. Run regularly without...

I’m a healthy 33 year old. Run regularly without problems. Workout in the gym regularly- in good shape. Never suffer injuries athletically, to be honest, prior to this early 2nd ride cycling knee...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-20, 09:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,292
Posted By Trobinson986

Great advice. Going to go for a slow 15 miles or...

Great advice. Going to go for a slow 15 miles or so today
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,292
Posted By Trobinson986

i hope it’s not An Injury at this point. The day...

i hope it’s not An Injury at this point. The day after the ride I couldn’t even do a lunge using my left knee. Now I can do a lunge without even really noticing any discomfort. But after cycling for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-20, 12:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,292
Posted By Trobinson986

interesting, good to know. What do you mean by...

interesting, good to know. What do you mean by “sit bones”?

also, I live in Manhattan. Does anyone know of a reputable bike fitter in the NYC area?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-20, 10:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,292
Posted By Trobinson986

Yes, I’m using clip less pedals. I read that that...

Yes, I’m using clip less pedals. I read that that may be the problem In that maybe the clip less attachment was mounted too close to the inside of my foot and my feet were too wide in relationship to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-20, 08:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,292
Posted By Trobinson986

New to cycling, left knee pain- help?

Hi- I recently took up cycling. I bought a nice bike - Giant TCR advanced 2 disc. I went for a nice ride alone for my first “real ride” it was about 15-20 miles at a comfortable pace- I was alone so...
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