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Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-14, 10:13 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,408,364
Posted By Zero7

Nah - my requirement for wheels is that they be...

Nah - my requirement for wheels is that they be aero, not super-heavy, and bullet-proof. I think those have been trued twice in about 5,000 miles, and the second time was just because I'm picky :D
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-14, 06:32 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,353
Posted By Zero7

Oh, looks like they're called "Peak & Fade Power...

Oh, looks like they're called "Peak & Fade Power Intervals".

Anyway, they're supposed to be max watts, but these are pretty easy to do without a power meter. You just accelerate as hard as you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-14, 10:25 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,353
Posted By Zero7

Carmichael Power Fade Power Intervals. You go...

Carmichael Power Fade Power Intervals. You go out at 100%, and whenever you feel like you're on top of it and get to relax at all - you push harder. Then you do it again. And again. And again......
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-14, 10:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,719
Posted By Zero7

Nooooooooo... She thinks I'm insane...

Nooooooooo... She thinks I'm insane...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-14, 10:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,774
Posted By Zero7

LOL - I picked up skateboarding again several...

LOL - I picked up skateboarding again several years ago, and bought this last year (32? Metroboard Shortboard - Metroboard Electric Skateboard...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-14, 05:05 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 9,684
Posted By Zero7

Congrats - making a change that lets you continue...

Congrats - making a change that lets you continue enjoying riding is priceless.

Cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-14, 03:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,774
Posted By Zero7

OP I feel your pain: once while practicing long...

OP I feel your pain: once while practicing long wheelies (because let's face it, that's pretty fun :D), I clipped in, went over backwards, and hit the ground - in front of my family and neighbors...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-14, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,686
Posted By Zero7

Hmmm... I wouldn't worry about the age of the...

Hmmm... I wouldn't worry about the age of the Ares, if it's in good condition it should be fine.

The only concern I would have is losing the opportunity to move around on the saddle. I have an...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-23-14, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,284
Posted By Zero7

A coke? Dude...that's a lot of carbonation with...

A coke? Dude...that's a lot of carbonation with 25 miles to go...

Cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-14, 02:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,398
Posted By Zero7

A couple of questions: First, do you have a...

A couple of questions: First, do you have a woman-specific saddle on your bike? And second, is it level, nose up, or nose down? There are a couple of threads on the latter, and it can make a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-23-14, 08:11 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,010
Posted By Zero7

I don't understand this part? On one lane (each...

I don't understand this part? On one lane (each way) roads, when passing a cyclist who is near the shoulder, I'll cross almost all the way into the other lane. That gives them room to swerve, fall,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-14, 04:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,425
Posted By Zero7

Competitive Cyclist - good prices and great...

Competitive Cyclist - good prices and great customer service.

Not sure I buy the big diff between road and MTB saddles, although my MTB saddles are more padded (WTB Rocket V). Check out Fizik, my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-14, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,033
Posted By Zero7

CycleOps Fluid+ is pretty quiet. As stated, with...

CycleOps Fluid+ is pretty quiet. As stated, with mag or fluid almost all the noise comes from your bike and tire.

Cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-14, 06:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 897
Posted By Zero7

BTW, if the above things don't work, when mine...

BTW, if the above things don't work, when mine flared up again I did active release by a physical therapist. It REALLY hurt, but worked.

Good luck!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-14, 08:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,875
Posted By Zero7

Uh...possibly too much. I've always used...

Uh...possibly too much. I've always used Dura-Ace chains, with the perspective that items that are constantly grinding metal-on-metal should be high quality. And to be fair, I've had exactly one...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-14, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 897
Posted By Zero7

Did you suddenly put in a lot of miles? And/or...

Did you suddenly put in a lot of miles? And/or is your seat too low, and your knees push out at the top of your pedal stroke? That could do it.

Anyway, I had this from running while training for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-14, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,649
Posted By Zero7

http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/steve_cumi...

http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af39/steve_cumings/IMG_7193_zps077d13fb.jpg

Cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-14, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 885
Posted By Zero7

Unless you're a) slamming them into the ground,...

Unless you're a) slamming them into the ground, or b) bouncing them sideways (i.e. not vertical), you're putting way less force on the rims than when you're riding. If your wheels aren't true, that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-14, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By Zero7

+1 on the Syntace aero bars. Mine don't flip up...

+1 on the Syntace aero bars. Mine don't flip up either, BUT I only use them for triathlons. If they were on all the time, I would probably want flip-ups so I could use the top of the bar for...
Forum: Triathlon
03-19-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,244
Posted By Zero7

Agree with what the others said. One thing I'll...

Agree with what the others said. One thing I'll add, as you get closer to the event, do some bricks; do a bike ride, then immediately get off the bike and run. Running is very different straight...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-19-14, 07:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,827
Posted By Zero7

You would first have to work up to that heavy a...

You would first have to work up to that heavy a training schedule, or you'll either injure yourself, or run yourself into the ground.

If you DO work up to it, then you should be fine - and see a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-19-14, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 837
Posted By Zero7

You should be good, but you definitely need to...

You should be good, but you definitely need to get out on the bike a couple of days after the first one, and get your legs moving again. Some spinning, and after a couple of days a couple of short...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-19-14, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Zero7

Typically a new bike (vs. frame and components)...

Typically a new bike (vs. frame and components) will give you more upgrades for the money. With the new tech out there, I'd go with the new bike. If you're tight with cash, check your local...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-14, 05:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,267
Posted By Zero7

Not really a great practice to shift under load. ...

Not really a great practice to shift under load. But, if you mis-read the necessary gear and have to change on a climb, you can "hop" over the gear change and relax pressure for the half second to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-14, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,031
Posted By Zero7

I've had skin cancer, and just use sunblock (but...

I've had skin cancer, and just use sunblock (but I use it a lot...) And for sunscreen to have a significant negative impact on body cooling, you'd think it would block sweat - and I can assure you,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-17-14, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 946
Posted By Zero7

I basically agree with what crypt said, but will...

I basically agree with what crypt said, but will comment on the following:


I have a saddle pouch on my MTB just so it's always attached to the bike. If I go for a shorter ride and don't bother...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 13,160
Posted By Zero7

Wow, that's quite a set of data - you've turned...

Wow, that's quite a set of data - you've turned the cycling world upside down! If only all of us had known, we could have saved THOUSANDS!

Remember though, this applies to all walks of life. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 10:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,365
Posted By Zero7

Yes, Litespeed to Wilier (Wilier is faster),...

Yes, Litespeed to Wilier (Wilier is faster), probably because:


Wilier is lighter
It's also more stiff, especially in the BB area. Regardless of your beliefs on whether stiff frames transfer...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-14, 10:50 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,576
Posted By Zero7

Sex... :D

Sex... :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-14, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 745
Posted By Zero7

There are quite a few fit calculators on the web,...

There are quite a few fit calculators on the web, google them and check them out. And do NOT buy from the bike shop who suggested "oh, we'll just take some off the seat post"; that was ridiculous...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-16-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By Zero7

Ha!!

Ha!!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-14, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 730
Posted By Zero7

I've had some cutting and flat issues with Pro...

I've had some cutting and flat issues with Pro Race. They used to be my fave tire, but guess they changed the layup?

Another vote for Conti 4000s, although I'm probably going to try Vittoria...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-14, 08:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,358
Posted By Zero7

Pearl Elite Gel Lite. Think I have about six...

Pearl Elite Gel Lite. Think I have about six pairs.

Cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-14, 04:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,415
Posted By Zero7

What he said

What he said
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-15-14, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,044
Posted By Zero7

Based on my experience with Alpe d'Huez, I would...

Based on my experience with Alpe d'Huez, I would plan on going up REALLY early (if it's a significant mountain stage, people will start camping days ahead). No idea if the ski lift will be open,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-14-14, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,872
Posted By Zero7

I like Chris Carmichael / Jim Rutberg's training,...

I like Chris Carmichael / Jim Rutberg's training, specifically Training for the Time Crunched Athlete. There are a variety of intervals in the book, and they're specifically designed to increase...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-14, 10:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,599
Posted By Zero7

I have to agree with all of the Garmin fans. In...

I have to agree with all of the Garmin fans. In the past few years I've used Suunto, Sigma, and now Garmin - and I'm not going back. The 510 bundle allows me to download programmed workouts (great...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-13-14, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,597
Posted By Zero7

You may be leaning on your handlebars when you...

You may be leaning on your handlebars when you stand up, which positions you too far forward. I read somewhere that your hips shouldn't come past (in front of) the bottom bracket. Assuming your...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-13-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 1,759
Views: 121,501
Posted By Zero7

I don't believe "everybody was cheating," and...

I don't believe "everybody was cheating," and based on recent articles this is true. So yes - it's unfortunate that to win, riders had to dope. But make no mistake, it's still cheating, and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-14, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 702
Posted By Zero7

I run my Garmin 510 on both the Wilier and...

I run my Garmin 510 on both the Wilier and Litespeed. Each has its own cadence/speed sensor and mount, and they work great.

Cheers
Forum: Triathlon
03-12-14, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,487
Posted By Zero7

Great that you're doing your first IM! I did...

Great that you're doing your first IM! I did Florida too, and have this advice:


Look up "13 weeks to a 13 hour ironman" - great training program
First IM - maintain forward progress. Don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,805
Posted By Zero7

OP, unfortunately I can't give you quantitative...

OP, unfortunately I can't give you quantitative measurements, so feel free to ignore this :) But here's what I've experienced, Litespeed vs. Wilier:


In the saddle, not climbing, relatively...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-14, 09:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,810
Posted By Zero7

Me too. So far I have to replace my bibs about...

Me too. So far I have to replace my bibs about every two years, and jerseys slightly less frequently than that - which basically means I get to keep up with new technology. And am able to treat my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-14, 07:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,617
Posted By Zero7

If you really want a metal bike, why not go Ti? ...

If you really want a metal bike, why not go Ti? Better damping qualities than Al, better stiffness than steel (depending on the frame, obviously).

Cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-14, 08:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,810
Posted By Zero7

Whatever our regular laundry detergent is,...

Whatever our regular laundry detergent is, usually Tide HE. If they're lucky and I happen to get to them before my wife, they get the synthetics cycle... So far no issues (and I've been riding for,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-14, 07:21 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,320
Posted By Zero7

I like ergo bars, specifically the Ergonova...

I like ergo bars, specifically the Ergonova carbon. That's on the Wilier, and an Easton round bar with non-ergo drops is on the Litespeed, so I have a direct and recent comparison.

Ergo flat top...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-14, 01:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,053
Posted By Zero7

We ski every year, and cycling will def help your...

We ski every year, and cycling will def help your legs. Have never experienced any muscle imbalances.

Great that you're getting to ski again! Have fun!

Cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-14, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By Zero7

What he said. Did the Shiner Bash (Houston...

What he said. Did the Shiner Bash (Houston start) a few times several years ago, and it was great. The trick is to go fast and get there early, they're much less concerned about the beer tickets...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-14, 10:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,871
Posted By Zero7

Austin :). The hills aren't large but they're...

Austin :). The hills aren't large but they're constant, and Austin is a great place (live music capitol of the world!)

The weather this spring has been unusually cold, but you're typically riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-14, 10:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,350
Posted By Zero7

But this is entirely dependent on intensity: you...

But this is entirely dependent on intensity: you can mostly burn fat up to about 60% of lactate threshold, but after that you're mostly burning carbs. And your muscles can store about 1,600...
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