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Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 2,003
Posted By terrymorse

The brake pads melt before the rim catches fire,...

The brake pads melt before the rim catches fire, throwing molten rubber onto your legs.

Get to the bottom of a long descent, your brake pads are done, and you have burns on your legs.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3,280
Views: 653,091
Posted By terrymorse

Manzanita Rd, Woodside, CA ...

Manzanita Rd, Woodside, CA
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 846
Posted By terrymorse

Scotch tape used as rim tape (not "tube liner"),...

Scotch tape used as rim tape (not "tube liner"), as an emergency fix? That's going to tear away at the spoke holes, and rather quickly.

Duct tape would have been better. Or even reinforced...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 2,003
Posted By terrymorse

Yeah, 400g would be quite light for an aluminum...

Yeah, 400g would be quite light for an aluminum rim. The fact that wooden rims weigh about the same as aluminum rims is not surprising. The strength-to-weight ratios are similar.

Old wooden rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

Nothing. ...

Nothing.

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

It was. I remember seeing Jaws when it came out.

It was. I remember seeing Jaws when it came out.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

I bought my Fleetwood when the first gas crisis...

I bought my Fleetwood when the first gas crisis was in full bloom. Remember even and odd days, lines of cars at the pumps? Such fun!

I drove it as little as possible.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 2,003
Posted By terrymorse

Granted, and what is your point? That wood is a...

Granted, and what is your point? That wood is a heavy and weak material, and that's why it's used on boats but rarely on bikes?

Wrong, per the evidence posted by me above.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 2,003
Posted By terrymorse

1. Racing sailboats don’t use massive motors. ...

1. Racing sailboats don’t use massive motors.
2. Racing catamarans don’t have “insane weight”.
3. Carbon fiber is used extensively on racing boats. The limiting factor for CF usually is cost,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 653
Posted By terrymorse

I kind of have my eye on this 780g frame, just in...

I kind of have my eye on this 780g frame, just in case my Scott Addict bites the dust:

Winspace SLC2.0 $1480-$1580 (https://www.winspace.cc/product/slc2-frameset/?v=7516fd43adaa)

I'm impressed...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 2,003
Posted By terrymorse

Compared to balsa, pine is more than twice as...

Compared to balsa, pine is more than twice as dense. But aluminum is 8 times as dense as pine, and steel is 22 times as dense as pine.

Pound for pound, pine is about 10% stronger than aluminum,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

First car was a 1964 Cadillac Fleetwood. Paid...

First car was a 1964 Cadillac Fleetwood. Paid $100 for it.

In college, since I had the biggest vehicle, I was volunteered to drive classmates around to camping trips, food runs, and concerts.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 2,003
Posted By terrymorse

Surprisingly, wood's strength-to-weight ratio is...

Surprisingly, wood's strength-to-weight ratio is not too shabby. If the goal is minimizing weight, it's not the dumbest choice.

Material : Specific Strength (kN-m/kg)
4130 stee. : ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 695
Posted By terrymorse

Then you're intentionally limiting how hard you...

Then you're intentionally limiting how hard you can train.

If fitness is the goal, fuel your workouts.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 135
Posted By terrymorse

Ask this question in the Training & Nutrition...

Ask this question in the Training & Nutrition (https://www.bikeforums.net/training-nutrition/) forum.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 846
Posted By terrymorse

Rim width has minimal effect on tire height. It...

Rim width has minimal effect on tire height. It has a substantial effect on tire width.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 653
Posted By terrymorse

Jus in case anyone thinks that the Aethos isn't...

Jus in case anyone thinks that the Aethos isn't really a race bike, here's cycling legend Ned Overend on one, at the 2022 Iron Horse Bicyle Classic, in the pro race:
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-16-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 614
Posted By terrymorse

Overtaking riders are nothing to worry about....

Overtaking riders are nothing to worry about. They need to avoid hitting you, not the other way around.

Obvious exception: always check behind before changing road position, just like when you're...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-16-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 381
Posted By terrymorse

Same for me. Not just rides I've done, but more...

Same for me. Not just rides I've done, but more significantly, rides I want to do.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

Got an email from Cannondale today, announcing...

Got an email from Cannondale today, announcing their new LAB71 SuperSix EVO...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,970
Posted By terrymorse

Yet for those of us "gifted" (cursed?) to live...

Yet for those of us "gifted" (cursed?) to live our whole adult lives near the bottom of the BMI graph, it's a thing.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 17,970
Posted By terrymorse

Unless you're already at the bottom of the...

Unless you're already at the bottom of the healthy weight range for your height.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 341
Posted By terrymorse

I sort of am doing intervals once a week, but as...

I sort of am doing intervals once a week, but as hill climbs of 1-4 minutes. The nearby hills are up to a mile in length, so I hit one hard, recover as I head to the next one, repeat. Add that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

Hard to tell what type of bike. Here's Ned's ride...

Hard to tell what type of bike. Here's Ned's ride on Strava (https://www.strava.com/activities/11405567438). Much of it on a trail, so probably a MTB.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

Look who is riding an e-bike now: ...

Look who is riding an e-bike now:

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Say it isn’t so, Ned!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,889
Posted By terrymorse

Good idea, I hit the "flag" button. His speed on...

Good idea, I hit the "flag" button. His speed on the climb ranged from 11 mph to 51 mph. Not possible.

And now I'm back to #2, so easy!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 341
Posted By terrymorse

The Dreaded Fitness Plateau

Who has had success getting off of a fitness plateau? What did you do?

I'm performing pretty well, and my best efforts power curve is slightly better than 2023, but I have seen only small gains in...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,565
Posted By terrymorse

Carbs vs. fat burning during exercise is...

Carbs vs. fat burning during exercise is certainly something to think about for performance, but regarding body weight gain/loss, I don't think it matters. That's just about energy balance (or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,889
Posted By terrymorse

There's always that one outlier, isn't there? One...

There's always that one outlier, isn't there? One of those popped up on the 1-mile climb on the Mt Hamilton descent. I'm down to #3 now.

Seem suspicious, though.

#3 Terry: 13.7 mph
#2 guy:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,257
Posted By terrymorse

15% is pretty hard for everyone, I think. Having...

15% is pretty hard for everyone, I think. Having very low gears makes it less hard. 5mph on a 15% grade requires about 4 Watts per kilogram -- pretty hard!

I can power up a 15% grade, if it's not...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

Lockwood, yes, I remember that road. Oof! That...

Lockwood, yes, I remember that road. Oof! That must have been quite the flood to scour away the road bed like that. And in such a flat area!

All of our local slip outs are mountain slides, usually...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

34/28. Could have used a 32 or 34 cog.

34/28. Could have used a 32 or 34 cog.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

Plus, West Old la Honda is still closed. Mt....

Plus, West Old la Honda is still closed. Mt. Hamilton Road has a one-lane section with a traffic signal, which makes a mess of segment times.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

Defeated by a road yesterday -- humiliating. ...

Defeated by a road yesterday -- humiliating.

Strava says the grade maxes out at 25%. I was standing in my lowest gear, doing 6 W/kg, worried I was about to topple over. I bailed out in a driveway,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

This. The current year was pretty wet, but last...

This. The current year was pretty wet, but last year was just plain nuts.

In the Bay Area, some of our favorite cycling roads are still either closed or reduced to one lane with traffic controls....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-12-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,565
Posted By terrymorse

Or there's always sci-hub...

Or there's always sci-hub (https://scihub2024.vercel.app), if you're okay with that sort of thing.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-11-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,565
Posted By terrymorse

An interesting speculation in the conclusions: ...

An interesting speculation in the conclusions:

"The rise in obesity prevalence may be primarily due to increased consumption of refined carbohydrates, but the mechanisms are likely to be quite...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

Smart. Based on what some of my buddies have...

Smart. Based on what some of my buddies have said, coming back after COVID calls for a slow ramping up of volume and intensity. And lots of recovery time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,182
Posted By terrymorse

I bought a CO₂ inflator made by Silca...

I bought a CO₂ inflator made by Silca (https://silca.cc/collections/inflation/products/eolo-iv-co2-regulator-only). It has a little dial valve that regulates the flow of the gas. Very easy to manage...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,182
Posted By terrymorse

Interesting. I assume the "problem" when using...

Interesting. I assume the "problem" when using CO₂ with TPU tubes are the cold temperatures. I've used CO₂ on TPU tubes successfully, but I make sure to inflate slowly.

You should always inflate...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

I was a freshman at Stanford when the...

I was a freshman at Stanford when the anti-apartheid sit in occurred, 1977. I think that was the start of the nationwide student movement. I participated. I hid behind a post when this photo was...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-10-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,565
Posted By terrymorse

If weight gain/loss is the target, I would think...

If weight gain/loss is the target, I would think that Calories is the most important part of the equation, and that the mix of protein/carbs/fats is secondary.

The body is pretty good at doing...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-10-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,565
Posted By terrymorse

A common rough estimate for energy burned while...

A common rough estimate for energy burned while cycling at a moderate pace is 50-60 kcal/mile.

So a 10-mile ride ought to burn 500-600 kcal (Calories).

Consider that when deciding how many...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-10-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,545
Posted By terrymorse

BMR is primarily a function of lean body mass,...

BMR is primarily a function of lean body mass, yes?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,511
Posted By terrymorse

Ha! Just for giggles, here is the Zillow...

Ha!

Just for giggles, here is the Zillow listing (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/24680-Prospect-Ave-Los-Altos-Hills-CA-94022/19629164_zpid/) on that house in the photo. Hilltop views.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,635
Posted By terrymorse

That's why they make tie down straps. I've...

That's why they make tie down straps. I've carried 4x8 sheets on top of my Highlander's roof rack.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,635
Posted By terrymorse

I would think an over-the-cab rack...

I would think an over-the-cab rack...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,635
Posted By terrymorse

It was the 1980s, after all. I think they were...

It was the 1980s, after all. I think they were aiming for "rugged and aggressive". Their competition was the Range Rover, which has a "not rugged or aggressive" vibe:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 9,635
Posted By terrymorse

I don't know about that. Slap a utility rack on...

I don't know about that. Slap a utility rack on an LM002, and you should be good to go.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 2,963
Views: 66,515
Posted By terrymorse

Oddly, no. There’s some guy with a private...

Oddly, no. There’s some guy with a private account who rides it all the time. Good weather or bad.
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