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Forum: Electric Bikes
08-15-16, 11:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,208
Posted By sakau2007

yes, I got it about 2 months ago and have about...

yes, I got it about 2 months ago and have about 200 miles on it thus far. I'll post some pictures and impressions of it when I get off work today.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-16, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 547
Posted By sakau2007

Are any of the app-based bicycle locks actually available to purchase?

I'm shopping around for a heavy duty bike lock and must admit that some of these smartphone-based locks look cool. But do any of them actually exist? It seems like there are several that all...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-22-16, 05:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 457
Posted By sakau2007

So do any of the electronic bike locks actually exist?

I'm shopping around for a heavy duty bike lock and must admit that some of these smartphone-based locks look cool. But do any of them actually exist? It seems like there are several that all...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-20-16, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,208
Posted By sakau2007

I just bought a Rad Power Bikes RadRover Electric...

I just bought a Rad Power Bikes RadRover Electric Fat Bike. $1674 USD after shipping. I didn't need any crazy range but wanted something a bit nicer than the Sondors bike and had a similar budget to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-05-16, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 955
Posted By sakau2007

How do 2011 components compare against a 2016?

I'm looking at spending about $1000 on a mountain bike but am having trouble comparing the quality of components from 5 years ago to today.

The way I understand it, things trickle down so Alivio...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-15, 02:26 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,424
Posted By sakau2007

So now you know how cars feel when cyclists are...

So now you know how cars feel when cyclists are on the road?

I mean, seriously? Are you for real?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-15, 11:56 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,046
Posted By sakau2007

should've asked him what car he drives and if it...

should've asked him what car he drives and if it was anything short of an aston martin or bentley, ask him if he plans on getting a real car anytime soon.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-15, 07:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,221
Posted By sakau2007

if i hear an alarm coming from a bike rack and...

if i hear an alarm coming from a bike rack and see somebody fiddling with a bike then you bet i am going to take note of it.

to imply an audible alarm is not a deterrent is insane.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-15, 08:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,396
Posted By sakau2007

skylock also has a capacitive touch pad if for...

skylock also has a capacitive touch pad if for some reason you dont have your phone on you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-15, 07:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,221
Posted By sakau2007

The alarm feature could actually make this...

The alarm feature could actually make this useful... if it sounds when the cable is cut. In fact, if so, I would think this would be quite effective, especially in combination with another sturdier...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-15, 07:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 959
Posted By sakau2007

Did my first metric century as one of the shorter...

Did my first metric century as one of the shorter routes for the charity event North Jefferson Century benefitting CDKL5 neurological disorder research.

It was chilly, rainy, windy, my knee was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-15, 03:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,305
Posted By sakau2007

Or he may have realized that one of the cyclists...

Or he may have realized that one of the cyclists were carrying and he would not have done anything because he valued his own life.

Ever notice how the vast majority of mass shootings occur in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-15, 12:09 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,666
Posted By sakau2007

I kept waiting for Daniel Tosh or Stephen Colbert...

I kept waiting for Daniel Tosh or Stephen Colbert to come in and let me know that it was all satire. Are these people insane? Paint pollution? Tattooing their daughters? My goodness, what miserable...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-15, 12:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,773
Posted By sakau2007

expect a couple more days of off and on rain from...

expect a couple more days of off and on rain from the deep south to the mid atlantic thanks to a tropical disturbance in the gulf of mexico that is streaming moisture up.

was really hoping to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-15, 06:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,550
Posted By sakau2007

Did a 63 mile ride Saturday morning (previous...

Did a 63 mile ride Saturday morning (previous long was 37 miles). Kinda annoyed my Strava app stopped recording my ride two different times so it says I only went 49 miles and I don't have true ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-15, 01:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,044
Posted By sakau2007

Meh... Sounds kinda like a runner's high. Cyclist...

Meh... Sounds kinda like a runner's high. Cyclist high I suppose?

I don't think I've ever experienced the euphoric feelings you were describing... but I've definitely been 7 miles into a ride and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-15, 11:57 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,512
Posted By sakau2007

Yes and no. To general health impact, absolutely....

Yes and no. To general health impact, absolutely. But 390 calories is 390 calories and if someone eats 3000 calories of junk food compared to 3000 calories of healthy food, they will see no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-15, 07:22 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,512
Posted By sakau2007

I don't disagree that cycling obviously brings...

I don't disagree that cycling obviously brings other joys that can't really be measured. However, the calorie/cost difference that you mention which could be made up in food selection could just as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-15, 09:46 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,512
Posted By sakau2007

it is actually remarkably simple over the long...

it is actually remarkably simple over the long haul.

if you eat 3500 calories more than your "maintenance calories" (your caloric intake needed to maintain bodyweight) then you will gain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,512
Posted By sakau2007

If you bike 2000 miles per year, you are likely...

If you bike 2000 miles per year, you are likely burning somewhere around 60,000 calories annually cycling. That comes out to be more like 17-18 pounds. So if you are only losing 1 or 2 pounds a year,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-15, 09:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,512
Posted By sakau2007

This is simply not true. If you are maintaining...

This is simply not true. If you are maintaining your bodyweight, and if you are burning 3500 calories a week cycling, you are going to eat 3500 more calories than you would otherwise.

Now it may...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-15, 09:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,100
Posted By sakau2007

Marking this thread for future reference. Good...

Marking this thread for future reference. Good tips in here. Useful for those of us who are thinking about commuting.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-15, 08:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,632
Posted By sakau2007

What would I do? First of all, some general...

What would I do? First of all, some general message board/internet advice: I would give a topic name that includes some information about the situation to increase the number of clicks. Almost every...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-15-15, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,452
Posted By sakau2007

While that speaker does seem like a good option,...

While that speaker does seem like a good option, I already own a Beats Pill 2.0 and it is a pretty nice speaker so I'd prefer to just use that and figure out a mounting solution. I see that Beats...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-15-15, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,465
Posted By sakau2007

I was happy with mapmyride as well. But people...

I was happy with mapmyride as well. But people kept telling me Strava was superior. So I started using it. And I agree.

For what it's worth, I just threw out all my old mapmyride data. Didn't end...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-12-15, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,452
Posted By sakau2007

Bluetooth speaker on a bike?

So I've been considering putting my Beats Pill (bluetooth speaker) on my road bike so that I can listen to tunes while I ride (when appropriate). I find earbuds can prevent me from hearing potential...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-15, 07:43 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,034
Posted By sakau2007

:notamused: War Eagle.

:notamused:

War Eagle.
Forum: Triathlon
09-11-15, 04:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,377
Posted By sakau2007

OP, I am jealous. Judging from your post you...

OP,

I am jealous. Judging from your post you are in your 50s or 60s. I just turned 30, feel like I'm in decent shape, and have been jogging for about 2 months now and have yet to break a 9 minute...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-15, 04:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,034
Posted By sakau2007

I'm from Hoover as well, though I haven't...

I'm from Hoover as well, though I haven't actually gone over to the Bluff Park side and attacked Shades Mountain yet. Yes, Verdure is going to be a heck of a hill when I try it! The majority of my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-15, 04:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,396
Posted By sakau2007

I could have written this post. - Also been...

I could have written this post.

- Also been riding about 2 months
- Also was using mapmyride
- Also just started using Strava after hearing it was the best app
- Also came to the conclusion...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-15, 05:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,034
Posted By sakau2007

I guess I'm just trying to figure out if my...

I guess I'm just trying to figure out if my riding has been a little more difficult than the average beginner faces. Because I see people ramping up quickly to 50+ miles and it is just hard for me to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,034
Posted By sakau2007

I guess I'm trying to determine if I'm in a...

I guess I'm trying to determine if I'm in a mountainous area. I've never thought of Birmingham as being "mountainous" though it does sit at the base of the Appalachian Mountains I suppose. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-15, 07:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,810
Posted By sakau2007

My previous long ride was 21 miles. I did a 36...

My previous long ride was 21 miles. I did a 36 mile ride (3000 feet of elevation) on Labor Day. I didnt think it was that bad. I had a piece of chicken and banana before I left and went through 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-15, 07:07 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,034
Posted By sakau2007

So what do you consider a "hilly" ride?

I suppose this varies a lot by where you live and where you cycle... but I've noticed that I tend to get a lot more elevation change according to Strava than riders in other areas, including areas...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-15, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,396
Posted By sakau2007

wow, that looks really cool. pricy. but cool.

wow, that looks really cool. pricy. but cool.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-15, 07:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,697
Posted By sakau2007

if the shoes are machine wash safe, wash them and...

if the shoes are machine wash safe, wash them and put a little vinegar in there. that helps mine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-15, 07:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,972
Posted By sakau2007

I don't do leg day. ...But that's because I...

I don't do leg day.

...But that's because I squat every time I lift (3 times a week).

I find full body routines where I hit every muscle 3 times a week to be much better than doing 20 sets that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-15, 06:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 911
Posted By sakau2007

Bought my first bike yesterday

:D

I suppose technically the $200 bike I bought at Wal-Mart last year was my first bike, but this is my first real bike.

I got a 2015 Cannondale CAAD 8 105. Couldn't convince myself, a relative...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-23-15, 07:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,465
Posted By sakau2007

Exporting mapmyride data to strava?

Just curious if there is a way to export my bike rides from mapmyride to strava?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-15, 09:52 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,723
Posted By sakau2007

Yes, gas prices are different all over the place...

Yes, gas prices are different all over the place and fluctuate quite a bit over time. Similarly, the terrain we ride will differ. There are other factors that will vary of course that tips the scales...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-15, 05:59 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,723
Posted By sakau2007

Well typically if I ride 15 miles, I gain...

Well typically if I ride 15 miles, I gain something more like 1250 feet of elevation. That could change the numbers quite a bit compared to your < 15 feet of elevation per mile.

My statement is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-15, 12:59 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,723
Posted By sakau2007

If you aren't gaining any weight before you start...

If you aren't gaining any weight before you start cycling and start cycling enough to burn 5000 calories a week (which isn't THAT excessive, really)... then you will either eat an extra 5000 calories...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-15, 12:55 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,723
Posted By sakau2007

5000 extra calories per week. If you burn 5000...

5000 extra calories per week. If you burn 5000 calories riding your bike, then you are consuming 5000 extra calories. Otherwise, you will lose weight.

It's simple math and physics. If calories in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-15, 10:31 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,723
Posted By sakau2007

Of course that should all be taken into account....

Of course that should all be taken into account. I'm just pointing out that many people are talking about how they don't have to service their cars as much, etc. because they cycle so it "pays for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-15, 08:55 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,723
Posted By sakau2007

Fat people have a bigger carbon footprint because...

Fat people have a bigger carbon footprint because they take more calories to sustain their weight.

As for the "crazy talk". No. It's not crazy at all. If you are cycling 100 miles a week instead...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-15, 03:33 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,723
Posted By sakau2007

You burn a lot more calories riding a bike 20...

You burn a lot more calories riding a bike 20 miles than driving a car 20 miles. If you need an extra 800 calories a day to bike your commute compared to driving, then you need to account for those...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-15, 01:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,723
Posted By sakau2007

If you want a true cost-per-mile you can't...

If you want a true cost-per-mile you can't discount caloric intake. Calories aren't any more free than gas.

If you really break it down, riding a bike is probably more expensive (and possibly a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-07-15, 11:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,008
Posted By sakau2007

What makes you think these things will be unable...

What makes you think these things will be unable to be accomplished on a phone either now or in the near future?

EDIT: Not trying to come off as harsh; That's just a legitimate question. Most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-15, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,179
Posted By sakau2007

I think I'm doing a poor job explaining how I'm...

I think I'm doing a poor job explaining how I'm getting my theoretical elevation change.

I don't mean that I am using GPS and using data from a specific ride.

I am simply mapping the route on...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-06-15, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 748
Posted By sakau2007

No I wasn't using GPS for altitude. At least not...

No I wasn't using GPS for altitude. At least not live GPS.

Let's ignore apps for a minute because my routes are pretty much the same. If I don't even have my phone with me, I can come home,...
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