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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-07-18, 04:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,981
Posted By largefarva

Go for the Kickr Snap. It works very well being...

Go for the Kickr Snap. It works very well being controlled by Zwift via Bluetooth.

I have an Elite Drivo and it works well via ant+ fe-c but Bluetooth is a whole other story. Barely any...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-18, 03:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,282
Posted By largefarva

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-18, 03:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,282
Posted By largefarva

I don’t know why you keep saying the same thing...

I don’t know why you keep saying the same thing over and over again. I’ve already explained why I started this thread a couple of times. In fact, read the post after this one from you that I...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-18, 05:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,282
Posted By largefarva

Yes and that’s why I’m curious how the Elemnt...

Yes and that’s why I’m curious how the Elemnt calculates both of them. If the calories aren’t as reliable because it uses strictly HR for calories but it turns out that it reports kJ correctly then...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-18, 04:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,282
Posted By largefarva

No, I’m just curious about the comparison between...

No, I’m just curious about the comparison between calories vs kJ that the Elemnt reports. Nothing more and nothing less.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-06-18, 04:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,282
Posted By largefarva

Not at all. I’m wondering what the kJ for that...

Not at all. I’m wondering what the kJ for that ride is so I can see the comparison between calories and kJ. If they are really close then I can tell that what I’ve read about the Elemnt reading...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-05-18, 03:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,282
Posted By largefarva

Most of the information I have on the Elemnt is...

Most of the information I have on the Elemnt is from either here or the Elemnt google group forums. Most reviews I’ve read have been mostly positive anyway. A few issues with certain power meters...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-05-18, 03:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,282
Posted By largefarva

Would you mind looking at that ride again and see...

Would you mind looking at that ride again and see what your kJ for the ride is?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-04-18, 02:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,282
Posted By largefarva

I’m reading that the Elemnt is reporting calorie...

I’m reading that the Elemnt is reporting calorie values as high as four times what they should be, and it’s due to using strictly heart rate to calculate calories.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-02-18, 02:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,282
Posted By largefarva

Question about the Elemnt

I’ve posted this on the Elemnt google group forum and haven’t received a reply as of yet so I figured I’ll try here too. It’s concerning kJ readings on the Elemnt. I’m wondering if kJ readings are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-17, 05:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,510
Posted By largefarva

My sit bones are around 130-135 mm apart. I...

My sit bones are around 130-135 mm apart. I ended up sticking with the Extra gel, it feels even better after getting a bike fit done. The cutout on it is smaller than the trk, but it's wide enough...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-17, 01:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,438
Posted By largefarva

The local Specialized shop near me made no...

The local Specialized shop near me made no mention of a satisfaction guarantee, so that was something I wan't informed of when talking with the guy there.

Actually, come to think about it....I do...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-17, 01:48 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,438
Posted By largefarva

I thought about trying a Specialized Power saddle...

I thought about trying a Specialized Power saddle but apparently Specialized doesn't have any sort of demo program so there's no way I could try one out for a week or so to see if it would work. So...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-17, 01:35 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,438
Posted By largefarva

I use one now (cheaper SMP...the Extra gel) and...

I use one now (cheaper SMP...the Extra gel) and can care less how goofy it looks. It has all but eliminated perennial pain and I can rotate my hips forward and ride in the drops a lot more...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-17, 02:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,031
Posted By largefarva

+1 on Quad Lock. Can also use for car, etc.

+1 on Quad Lock. Can also use for car, etc.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-24-17, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,713
Posted By largefarva

These are what I use for not just my cycling...

These are what I use for not just my cycling shoes, but also my work boots and my sneakers. I used to use custom orthotics that cost an arm and a leg for my flat feet, but tried these things out one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-17, 05:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,510
Posted By largefarva

To be honest I'm not even sure how to tell the...

To be honest I'm not even sure how to tell the difference in feel between the pubic rami vs. sit bones....as far as I could gather from what I read they are very close to each other anyway. All I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-17, 03:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,510
Posted By largefarva

Small update on this thread....I tried the Well...

Small update on this thread....I tried the Well and thankfully I got it from Nashbar a few weeks ago because it's already been refunded. It was terrible for me, it did minimize the chafing I was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-17, 08:18 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 14,122
Posted By largefarva

Don't have a pic of it anymore but I ran into a...

Don't have a pic of it anymore but I ran into a "Manlove Rd." in rural Illinois. It was on my Garmin GPS...I've tried to search for it on google maps but it never came up with anything so it could...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-17, 01:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,510
Posted By largefarva

Thanks for the suggestions on the Glider. I'm...

Thanks for the suggestions on the Glider. I'm putting it on my short list for sure. Eventually I'll likely move onto one of SMP's premium saddles but I'm thinking I want to try out the Well/Hell...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-17, 04:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,510
Posted By largefarva

I have read through that discussion a couple...

I have read through that discussion a couple times over this past weekend while doing research on the SMP product line. I kind of figured that's what you where referring to when you replied about the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-17, 04:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,510
Posted By largefarva

Just looking for suggestions and people's...

Just looking for suggestions and people's opinions who own the saddles in discussion.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-23-17, 04:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,510
Posted By largefarva

I'll have to keep that in mind, but it does...

I'll have to keep that in mind, but it does appear that the Glider is 12mm narrower than the Pro.

Btw the taper I'm talking about is when viewed from directly above the saddle going from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-17, 08:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,510
Posted By largefarva

The Well is the same thing as the Hell from what...

The Well is the same thing as the Hell from what I've read. It appears that mid-2016 Selle SMP changed the name to Well to be more PC or something to that effect. I'm very tempted to order the Well...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-17, 07:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,510
Posted By largefarva

How is the padding on the Hell? Really firm or...

How is the padding on the Hell? Really firm or is there some give to it? I'm not sure if I want a really firm saddle or one with softer padding. I keep reading how a softer padding can actually be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-17, 07:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,510
Posted By largefarva

When I bought the Selle Italia man flow gel last...

When I bought the Selle Italia man flow gel last year I also tried out the Flite as well and didn't like it as much as the flow gel I ended up getting. I'm also questioning the choice in materials...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-17, 06:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,510
Posted By largefarva

Selle SMP Saddles

I'm looking at a couple of different Selle SMP saddles, more specifically the Pro and the Hell/Well models primarily. I currently have a TRK which just replaced a Selle Italia man flow gel saddle...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-17, 03:05 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 32,068
Posted By largefarva

When using Zwift on your Mac, use the Zwift...

When using Zwift on your Mac, use the Zwift Mobile Link app (it's a separate app from the iOS Zwift app...just says Mobile Link and it's blue in color with the Zwift Z logo and a wifi type signal...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-17, 08:45 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 32,068
Posted By largefarva

People have been asking for power match in Zwift...

People have been asking for power match in Zwift for quite some time, and Zwift still hasn't been able to figure it out yet. I'm hoping they do figure it out some day soon. I have an Elite Drivo so...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-17, 06:22 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 32,068
Posted By largefarva

If you have a power boost you'll see it in the...

If you have a power boost you'll see it in the circle to the left of your data portion (shows your distance & time etc.) of the screen at the top. If there's something there, hit your spacebar on...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-17, 03:14 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 32,068
Posted By largefarva

Thanks :) It took a lot of work to lose 120-130...

Thanks :) It took a lot of work to lose 120-130 lbs and it's just an ongoing effort to ensure it stays off. But it's worth it for sure.

As far as calorie intake goes....I average around...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-17, 11:45 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 32,068
Posted By largefarva

I live in northern Lake county, Illinois. Narrow...

I live in northern Lake county, Illinois. Narrow shoulders everywhere here and like mentioned before, everyone glued to their phones. Plus, the aggressive drivers around here to would rather just...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-17, 10:37 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 32,068
Posted By largefarva

I do like riding outside a lot, but it's a whole...

I do like riding outside a lot, but it's a whole lot safer to just ride indoors. Too many people glued to their phones while driving, especially in my area. If I lived in a more rural location then...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-17, 07:46 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 32,068
Posted By largefarva

Zwift is a godsend for me. I do way more riding...

Zwift is a godsend for me. I do way more riding in Zwift year round than outside...by far. I think in all of 2016 I might have ridden maybe 200 miles outside...compared to just under 17000 miles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-16, 05:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
Posted By largefarva

I haven't received an offer yet for that job. ...

I haven't received an offer yet for that job. Just got done with the interviews and all that last week, so I should hear back from them after the HR guy comes back off of vacation later this week. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-16, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
Posted By largefarva

You could try this out: Soundproofing Closed...

You could try this out:

Soundproofing Closed Cell Foam Mat Blocks and Absorbs Sound (http://www.soundaway.com/Soundproofing_Mat_s/34.htm)

Go for the one without the adhesive on one side. I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-23-16, 08:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,842
Posted By largefarva

I've actually looked into the Elite Drivo and it...

I've actually looked into the Elite Drivo and it seems pretty interesting. Ugly as hell but I like the fact that it's extremely accurate (same as the Neo) and it doesn't require calibration (when I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-16, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,842
Posted By largefarva

I'll admit that I haven't heard a KK Road Machine...

I'll admit that I haven't heard a KK Road Machine in at least a year but I don't remember it being nearly as loud as the Kickr I tried yesterday. It was extremely loud...no way I could use it in my...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-16, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,842
Posted By largefarva

I can't find any shops around here that sell the...

I can't find any shops around here that sell the Neo. Tacx's website for finding shops is useless here (and I live in the Chicagoland area).
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-16, 12:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,842
Posted By largefarva

After listening to several more videos on...

After listening to several more videos on YouTube, it appears that the noise I was experiencing yesterday is pretty indicative of what these newer Kickrs sound like. I guess I was hoping that it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-16, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,842
Posted By largefarva

The Flux would be in play for sure if it weren't...

The Flux would be in play for sure if it weren't for a few issues. The first being fearful of Tacx QC issues, with the Neo it sounds like it's a luck of the draw type of thing. If you're lucky and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-20-16, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,842
Posted By largefarva

Instead of creating a new thread, I'll just use...

Instead of creating a new thread, I'll just use this one if you guys don't mind.

I am looking to upgrade to a smart trainer for my indoors Zwift rides. I have been using a CycleOps Fluid 2 dumb...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-01-16, 07:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,797
Posted By largefarva

September 2016 100+ mile thread

1000+ miles for me.

9/1 - 15.08 & 30.15
9/2 - 15.14 & 33.22
9/3 - 22.26 & 27.58
9/4 - 25.31 & 26.53
9/5 - 29.41 & 23.41
9/6 - 15.35 & 32.38
9/7 - 15.79 & 29.37
9/8 - 14.14 & 26.71
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-16, 01:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,168
Posted By largefarva

Seriously, did you actually read the first part...

Seriously, did you actually read the first part of my post? Something about "If you can make it out to...."

It's a good bike shop and it's not exactly like he would have to travel half way...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-16, 12:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,168
Posted By largefarva

If you can make it out to Crystal Lake, check out...

If you can make it out to Crystal Lake, check out Wheel Werks. They're awesome and the owner, Bob Olsen is an expert bike fitter and includes a pretty comprehensive bike fit with the purchase of...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-07-16, 01:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,430
Posted By largefarva

Dammit....to lose it in the last 500 meters and...

Dammit....to lose it in the last 500 meters and not even medal....I feel so bad for her.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-07-16, 12:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,430
Posted By largefarva

Holy smokes....did you see that crash? I sure...

Holy smokes....did you see that crash? I sure don't like seeing the way she hit that curb....no movement that I could see. Not good at all.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-16, 07:56 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,254
Posted By largefarva

August 2016 100+ mile thread

I'm surprised nobody has created one yet for this month. So here it is I suppose. I'm going for at least 1000 miles again. I'm not going to shoot for as many miles as I did last month but I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-16, 05:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,314
Posted By largefarva

Immediately after the ride I have a protein shake...

Immediately after the ride I have a protein shake (Isopure zero carb). Then after I shower I have a large fuji apple and two roma tomatoes. Hits the spot for me. Every once in a while I will have...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-16, 06:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,500
Posted By largefarva

I'm pretty sure with the Elemnt released now that...

I'm pretty sure with the Elemnt released now that most support for the RFLKT isn't going to be a big priority for Wahoo. So I'm quite positive you're making a good decision on abandoning it.
...
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