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Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-15, 10:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,543
Posted By yankeefan

I have crutches, but hopping around on one foot...

I have crutches, but hopping around on one foot is much more exhausting than it seems, especially when stairs are involved (e.g. NYC subway). Yes, a good power based training plan is paramount for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-15, 09:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,543
Posted By yankeefan

Haha, I'm sorry but I couldn't help but laugh....

Haha, I'm sorry but I couldn't help but laugh. I'm not much of a gamer so I don't own any game consoles or even a PC (Linux geek). I have gotten pretty good in several programming languages that was...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-15, 09:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,543
Posted By yankeefan

I was active when you were initially injured and...

I was active when you were initially injured and someone started the thread in the commuter subforum. I certainly feel like a crybaby compared to what you are going through. Just seeing your name...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-15, 09:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,543
Posted By yankeefan

Ironically, I started out with the same mindset...

Ironically, I started out with the same mindset and for the first two weeks I was super productive: I got a lot of work done and even picked up some new software skills to pad my resume with. But by...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-15, 08:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,543
Posted By yankeefan

Actually just my heart. Figured that since I have...

Actually just my heart. Figured that since I have power now I don't need it or my HRM.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-15, 08:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,543
Posted By yankeefan

Thanks, this was helpful. I do subscribe to GCN...

Thanks, this was helpful. I do subscribe to GCN and a few other cycling channels but in a way I kind of want something to take my mind off cycling. I've mainly been watching netflix all day and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-15, 02:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,543
Posted By yankeefan

Coping with injuries and setbacks, how do you do it?

What's up 41?

I haven't posted in a while because I've had a lot of setbacks fitness wise and it's starting to affect my mental health. I'm male, 22 and a grad student and last summer I finally...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-15, 03:29 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,603
Posted By yankeefan

Had to refinance and take out a second mortgage but finally....

https://youtu.be/VauzhTAuoFw

http://i.imgur.com/ZVgxUTW.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-15, 10:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,935
Posted By yankeefan

Mountain bikes shoes are good for when the...

Mountain bikes shoes are good for when the incline gets too hard and you have no choice but to do the walk of shame.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-15, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 646
Posted By yankeefan

Call me Jim Carrey because...

https://youtu.be/VauzhTAuoFw

http://i.imgur.com/ZVgxUTW.jpg
Forum: Commuting
07-13-15, 04:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 47,794
Posted By yankeefan

I picked up this fixie ...

I picked up this fixie (http://www.amazon.com/Projekt-Fixie-Stealth-Bullhorn-Handlebar/dp/B009PIY6UI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436826611&sr=8-1&keywords=project+fixie)about a month ago after curiosity...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-15, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,765
Posted By yankeefan

You're probably left leg dominant, which is...

You're probably left leg dominant, which is skewing the power readings. As cliche as this sounds, consistency is more important than accuracy (in some regards) so it doesn't mean your Stages is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-15, 04:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,132
Posted By yankeefan

My apologies, I'm confusing myself as well. I do...

My apologies, I'm confusing myself as well. I do most of my own wrenching, but the bottom bracket has always been a mystery to me. Essentially I want to get the cheapest one which is the P2M Classic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-15, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,132
Posted By yankeefan

Help me figure out my BB

I'm about to pull the trigger on a power2max unit but I want to make sure I order the right BB. This is the bike I plan to put it on Kestrel Bicycles | Road | RT Series - RT-1000 - Shimano 105...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-15, 06:11 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,166
Posted By yankeefan

I haven't been posting much lately and I...

I haven't been posting much lately and I especially haven't read this thread, so in case this hasn't already been said by someone else I did a trial run and found these very unscientific results.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-15, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 606
Posted By yankeefan

I got taller

At the ripe old age of 22 I just had a growth spurt and went from 5'7" to 5'8.5". Completely ruined my bike fit after spending months getting the perfect position dialed in. I raised my seatpost 2cm...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-15, 04:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 637
Posted By yankeefan

First of all you need to set a budget. A decent...

First of all you need to set a budget. A decent upgrade will cost at minimum ~ $400.



You do realize that in this sport those two words are often found on the opposite end of the spectrum?...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-15, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By yankeefan

I bring my bike inside the store/cafe for all my...

I bring my bike inside the store/cafe for all my rest stops. Any store that doesn't allow bikes inside doesn't deserve a dollar of my hard earned cash.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-15, 05:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,104
Posted By yankeefan

The tire widths that are compatible with your...

The tire widths that are compatible with your tube are usually printed on the tube itself, so once you remove your tires you can inspect it. You can ignore the recommended tire widths as they tend to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-15, 05:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,104
Posted By yankeefan

622 x 16 is the right info. Its a narrow box...

622 x 16 is the right info. Its a narrow box section wheel, which is an odd choice for a modern road bike but I suspect that its due to the fact that you're running disc brakes and/or specialized...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-15, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,104
Posted By yankeefan

The short answer is no [to needing a new...

The short answer is no [to needing a new wheelset], you can run a wide range of tires sizes on a given rim just prathmann said. The long answer is that the width of the rim affects the shape of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-15, 04:38 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,469
Posted By yankeefan

http://i.imgur.com/kiTDeEd.jpg $940 for the...

http://i.imgur.com/kiTDeEd.jpg

$940 for the bike shipped to my door.
$500 for the wheelset upgrade.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-15, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,622
Posted By yankeefan

If you get rid of the wife you should have enough...

If you get rid of the wife you should have enough room to own two bikes. Its all about priorities, mate.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-15, 01:17 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,164
Posted By yankeefan

You guys really over complicated this with your...

You guys really over complicated this with your graphs and research papers. Its really simple:

http://i.imgur.com/QmJKpNY.png
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-15, 05:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,215
Posted By yankeefan

Not everyone that rides a bike on the road is...

Not everyone that rides a bike on the road is interested in being a road cyclist enthusiast. Some people ride bikes just to get from point A to point B. Sometimes they just ride around town purely...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-15, 05:10 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,164
Posted By yankeefan

Spinning (80+ RPM) puts more stress on your...

Spinning (80+ RPM) puts more stress on your cardiovascular system, so if you are a new rider or someone who has no prior cardiovascular conditioning then spinning for an extended period of time will...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-15, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,333
Posted By yankeefan

Believe it or not those are actually pretty...

Believe it or not those are actually pretty decent wheels for a casual cyclist. As pedantic as he may sound, Rob is pretty right in terms of going faster the biggest upgrade you can make is losing...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-15, 04:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,519
Posted By yankeefan

I once had to take a dump using a port-a-potty on...

I once had to take a dump using a port-a-potty on a park trail but I was too paranoid about leaving my pride and joy unattended so I kept the door for the potty open with my left hand extending...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-15, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,333
Posted By yankeefan

You can pick up a lightly used/refurbished 500 on...

You can pick up a lightly used/refurbished 500 on ebay for an extra $50.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-15, 12:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,555
Posted By yankeefan

Stolen road bikes on craigslist

I've been eyeballing a few bikes on craigslist for the past couple of weeks and its been shocking how many listings I see where the seller knew next to nothing about the bike he's selling, which...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-15, 06:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,152
Posted By yankeefan

<---- see my display pic

<---- see my display pic
Forum: Commuting
05-19-15, 09:06 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,182
Posted By yankeefan

Are your roads really that narrow that you can't...

Are your roads really that narrow that you can't share the lane? Surely you can position yourself in such a manner that it allows you to go at your own pace while giving drivers sufficient room to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-15, 06:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,765
Posted By yankeefan

Do you have additional money to buy the other...

Do you have additional money to buy the other necessary stuff that comes along with being a road cyclist? E.g. shoes, pedals, locks, lights, kits, spare tubes + tools, helmet, etc. If not then go...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-15, 08:38 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,166
Posted By yankeefan

Interesting point. If you're sweating faster than...

Interesting point. If you're sweating faster than your base layer can evaporate it then I'd imagine you'd be uncomfortable. I'd imagine the surface evaporation efficiency rises with price and given...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-15, 08:31 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,166
Posted By yankeefan

That's a pretty good price, especially when...

That's a pretty good price, especially when compared to other cycling specific apparel. Thanks for the link!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-15, 05:07 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 12,166
Posted By yankeefan

Base layer during summer

Is it worth it? I don't mean thermal layers like what you'd wear in the colder months, but a lightweight breathable moisture wicking layer. Practically all my jerseys have moisture wicking...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-15, 10:13 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,308
Posted By yankeefan

I think cheating would be them driving their bike...

I think cheating would be them driving their bike up the mountain while running strava, which I suspect a few do.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-15, 02:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,633
Posted By yankeefan

I can't believe people are suggesting cameras...

I can't believe people are suggesting cameras without listing the weight. I thought this was a road biking forum.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-15, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 818
Posted By yankeefan

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As I said,

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-15, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 818
Posted By yankeefan

I never said compacts were perfect. I simply said...

I never said compacts were perfect. I simply said that the same low gear the OP rides is achieve with a compact. If you have a wide range cassette you can achieve gear combinations across the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-15, 05:53 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,308
Posted By yankeefan

There's a really popular climb about 44 miles...

There's a really popular climb about 44 miles away from NYC and tons of people drive to the base of the mountain so that they'll be fresh for Strava
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-15, 11:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 818
Posted By yankeefan

Trim, better chainline, less complicated...

Trim, better chainline, less complicated shifting, not to mention being lighter. There's a reason why doubles are de facto on any performance oriented road bike. This is not to say that triples don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-15, 11:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,815
Posted By yankeefan

Its called getting fitter. That usually happens...

Its called getting fitter. That usually happens when you stop riding for a day or two and allow your body to rest.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-15, 03:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 54,593
Posted By yankeefan

No it means up until very recently I was a clyde...

No it means up until very recently I was a clyde and now I'm not. Its the same logic as when someone says they are a recovering alcoholic.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-15, 02:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 54,593
Posted By yankeefan

I'm actually shocked someone would want a road...

I'm actually shocked someone would want a road tubeless tire larger than 25mm for comfort reasons. What PSI do you normally run? I find my 23mm Schwalbe one tubeless to be way more comfortable than...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-15, 01:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Posted By yankeefan

You'll need an 11 speed chain, 11 speed Di2 front...

You'll need an 11 speed chain, 11 speed Di2 front and rear derailleurs , 11 speed crankset (can someone verify this? my understanding is that the spacing between chainrings is different to allow for...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-15, 05:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,246
Posted By yankeefan

Another grad student here. I ride 24miles RT 4...

Another grad student here. I ride 24miles RT 4 days a week with backpacks 95% of the times. Can be uncomfortable if you have a bad bike fit that has you in a very over arched position but shouldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-15, 12:02 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,603
Posted By yankeefan

I see. I'm sorry to hear about your accident....

I see. I'm sorry to hear about your accident. Must have been a nice insurance settlement.
Forum: Commuting
05-14-15, 11:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,300
Posted By yankeefan

I think its really cool when dudes refer to their...

I think its really cool when dudes refer to their bikes as their wife. Seven years strong and she still looks as clean as a whistle! That's loyalty for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-15, 11:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,802
Posted By yankeefan

I always support my LBS even though all my bikes,...

I always support my LBS even though all my bikes, kits, shoes, and accessories were bought online for a fraction of the price. Like this one time I bought an inner tube for $10 from my bike shop....
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