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04-29-20, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 733
Posted By Harvieu25

Awesome tips. Thanks.

Awesome tips.

Thanks.
04-28-20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 733
Posted By Harvieu25

SS build.

Looking to convert a geared bike to a SS and need advice. What I want to build is a very light (sub 14#) with a 48-16 gear, 50mm carbon wheels, aero carbon bars, with rim brakes. Frame material...
Forum: Southeast
04-28-20, 06:58 PM
12-23-18, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By Harvieu25

HR Zones

OK, with Friel stating his own HR zones in the CTB, and the 80/20 concept of 80% of training is at 77% or less while the other 20% is at 92% or more, but nothing in that middle zone. Then you have...
12-09-18, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,485
Posted By Harvieu25

Mine did Oct 8 this year and my fitness nosed...

Mine did Oct 8 this year and my fitness nosed dived for two weeks before I realized it wasn't my training, but their program. I initially had my max HR set up and let the zones fall where they may,...
11-03-18, 06:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,163
Posted By Harvieu25

I figured TP and GC were more 'power' based and I...

I figured TP and GC were more 'power' based and I don't use one. Seriously thinking about getting one, but always hear people gripe and complain that they are a pain in the butt. Not sure if I want...
11-02-18, 07:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,163
Posted By Harvieu25

Googled it and read up on it, seems there are as...

Googled it and read up on it, seems there are as many trimp theories as nutritonal, ie: make it easy on me and tell me which one to use. Looks like strava is having many problems right now so I can't...
11-01-18, 02:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,163
Posted By Harvieu25

Read about a way to track it myself, involves...

Read about a way to track it myself, involves calculating your time in zones and using that for your training stress. I might go back and do the math for the biggest rides this year but not for all....
10-29-18, 06:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,163
Posted By Harvieu25

Data sites, programs etc.

The past couple of months Strava has been screwing up my data. The data on my Edge 520 and the data that Garmin Connect show are identical, but Strava keeps showing different data. The big thing now,...
10-22-18, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 654
Posted By Harvieu25

Indeed!

Indeed!
10-21-18, 08:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 654
Posted By Harvieu25

The difference a year makes.

This is the end of my third year cycling and the learning process, constant possibility for improvement and never ending challenge are what motivate me to keep going. A year ago I rode the Hincapie...
10-14-18, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 759
Posted By Harvieu25

Was just trying to stay in the groove for the...

Was just trying to stay in the groove for the Hincappie 3 weeks later. Wasn't able to make any gains in that time, but wasn't trying. Took 2 days off this week and will do little this week as the...
10-14-18, 08:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 759
Posted By Harvieu25

Training cycles vs. Recovery

My first year of cycling I felt like I peaked in June, second year in July and this year in Sept. Each year, or after the peak it feels like the knees are weak and the legs feel hollow, even when...
Forum: Southeast
10-12-18, 06:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,711
Posted By Harvieu25

From what I have seen, most people don't have...

From what I have seen, most people don't have appropriate gearing to be able to pace themselves and stay under threshold. I can do that ride on a compact with 11-28 but it is much easier to pace and...
Forum: Southeast
10-08-18, 05:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,711
Posted By Harvieu25

This was my 3rd year doing the Gaps, first year...

This was my 3rd year doing the Gaps, first year doing 6 though so spent the year building endurance to better suit that ride. I've only done 2 centuries before but not like this. Most of my rides are...
09-23-18, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 750
Posted By Harvieu25

Thanks. Will put this to use this week.

Thanks. Will put this to use this week.
09-21-18, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 750
Posted By Harvieu25

Ok, for intensity, what are we talking about, 1...

Ok, for intensity, what are we talking about, 1 minute Z5 efforts, and only a few in the span of an hour....? Or mix it up with a little of everything in a short ride?
Thanks.
09-19-18, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 750
Posted By Harvieu25

Last three weeks netted 514, 710 (highest ever)...

Last three weeks netted 514, 710 (highest ever) and 551. This week might be in the 300-400 range if I'm lucky due to life, the ride is on Sept.30 so just trying to plan out what I can do to freshen...
09-19-18, 04:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 750
Posted By Harvieu25

Strava is all I use, with a HR monitor but no...

Strava is all I use, with a HR monitor but no power meter.

I have kept disciplined this year about a monthly increase in training load by 5-8% using the training impulse number for each ride. To...
09-18-18, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 750
Posted By Harvieu25

Tapering

I am currently on 10-12 hrs. a week. Over half of that is trainer sessions, the other is mountain work and the occasional group ride. Need to freshen up for a mountain century and need to know what...
Forum: Southeast
09-18-18, 05:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,711
Posted By Harvieu25

Forgot to mention Woody's descent has also be...

Forgot to mention Woody's descent has also be paved. Much better now compared to how it was...
Forum: Southeast
09-18-18, 05:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,711
Posted By Harvieu25

I did 3 gap the past two years and am doing 6 gap...

I did 3 gap the past two years and am doing 6 gap this year. Hogpen has been re-paved so no issues there.
09-13-18, 05:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By Harvieu25

5'9" and 140 lb. not much to lose...

5'9" and 140 lb. not much to lose...
09-11-18, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By Harvieu25

Actually I find myself sliding rearward to get...

Actually I find myself sliding rearward to get more leg extension.
09-10-18, 07:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 943
Posted By Harvieu25

What to change?

On all of my road bikes, the saddle is the same height from center of BB and reach is very close to identical. On the tops and hoods the seat height feels fine, but as soon as I go to the drops the...
09-01-18, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 816
Posted By Harvieu25

Thanks.

Thanks.
08-31-18, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 816
Posted By Harvieu25

Bigger performance boost

Besides getting some long miles getting ready for 6 gap, would it be wise to do short to mid length rides at high intensity to boost my current endurance?
Been getting rides from metric to 80 miles,...
08-28-18, 05:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,017
Posted By Harvieu25

Not too many. But the worst offenders for...

Not too many. But the worst offenders for dangerous passes, VERY dangerous, are the ones with handicap plates! My 'third eye' mirror saved me twice from these dangerous drivers. If I would not have...
06-18-18, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,526
Posted By Harvieu25

What is it..

that you love about single speed bikes?

What is your reasoning for having one?

Why would you not just pick a gear and stick with it on a geared bike?


I did a 27 mile ride tonight that has...
06-16-18, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,221
Posted By Harvieu25

Everything I have tried to order was placed on...

Everything I have tried to order was placed on backorder, then I received notification that it was unavailable sometime later, usually months later. For me anyway, it seems all they have is what is...
06-15-18, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,221
Posted By Harvieu25

Why is it?

that Performancebikes website ALWAYS shows out of stock on anything I want?
If no stores have it then why even show it on the site at all!
06-13-18, 05:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,486
Posted By Harvieu25

One of the components in Vape juice is the same...

One of the components in Vape juice is the same as used in an inhaler for opening the airways. When I started cycling back in Sept. 15 I was still vaping, (smoked cigs 27 years before that) and found...
06-10-18, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,005
Posted By Harvieu25

Are most SS bikes easy to change chainrings or...

Are most SS bikes easy to change chainrings or cogs or do some come with a components that don't allow for that?
06-10-18, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,005
Posted By Harvieu25

SS Road conversion

Looking to get into a drop bar road bike, single speed (non fixie) to have a dedicated Silver Comet bike. Have many questions but don't know how to ask them due to ignorance about this topic. Is it...
06-02-18, 07:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,476
Posted By Harvieu25

Downloading ride from Edge 520

Is there a way to do this without using your cell phone...as in through a PC?
05-31-18, 05:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,333
Posted By Harvieu25

Get some rollers or trainer of some sort.

Get some rollers or trainer of some sort.
04-17-18, 07:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 375
Posted By Harvieu25

Di2 FD

Shimano's sight lists the Di2 FD having a range of top chainrings from 46-53. If this is so, then will that FD work with an FSA 46-30 crankset? Looking to build a better climber and that crank has my...
04-09-18, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 771
Posted By Harvieu25

Fit vs. HR vs. Power

As a newer cyclist (in my 3rd year now), my flexibility and mobility is ever changing, as is my fit it seems.
Had more done last summer which was good, and then more work done this past Jan. This...
08-09-17, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 920
Posted By Harvieu25

Chain ring spacing

Is chain ring spacing standardized? I see so many bikes with 105 or even Ultegra groups listed but they end up having a Gossamer, FSA or other crank. Was thinking about trying to keep my Campy Veloce...
08-07-17, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By Harvieu25

Thanks.

Thanks.
08-07-17, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By Harvieu25

100 grams + a day. Did an easy spin on the...

100 grams + a day.

Did an easy spin on the rollers to feel out the legs and they are much better.
08-06-17, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By Harvieu25

2012 Madone

Recently picked up an old team bike (Madone 10 spd) that is fitted with Ultegra throughout. It needs a new crank and cassette. Wanting to pick up a Tiagra 50-34 crank, and put an 11-34 cassette on...
08-06-17, 07:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By Harvieu25

Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks first off....

Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks first off. I did my first century last weekend and in the build up I did quite a few metrics in the N. Ga. mtns.
The month of July also netted the most miles,...
07-31-17, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By Harvieu25

Recovery

To get the most out of a training session is it best to go into it fully recovered and fresh?

The past couple of times I went into a ride very well recovered (not quite 100%) and very fresh I felt...
03-03-17, 08:42 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,356
Posted By Harvieu25

Even bright colored kit disappears in shadows on...

Even bright colored kit disappears in shadows on a bright day... heck even a not so bright rear strobe is hard to see if the sun is in your face and a rider up ahead is in the shadows. Now...

...
12-24-16, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,527
Posted By Harvieu25

This past summer, my first summer cycling, I had...

This past summer, my first summer cycling, I had steadily increased volume and intensity and felt I peaked in July. Then it seemed everything got harder and my legs always felt fatigued. I was riding...
12-12-16, 08:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,876
Posted By Harvieu25

I've been having a great time on the rollers so...

I've been having a great time on the rollers so far, and only one crash. The fan makes things much harder, even 1/4 open the effort is such that doing 24 mph is tough on an interval and recovery...
11-19-16, 03:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,876
Posted By Harvieu25

Thanks for all the input. Sept marked my one year...

Thanks for all the input. Sept marked my one year mark cycling, and even with 4200+miles in that time I was still floored by how much harder the rollers are. Looking forward to next spring already!
11-16-16, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,876
Posted By Harvieu25

Rollers.

Just picked up the Kreitler 4.5 Killer headwind roller set up. First time with rollers and after 5 minutes I was good on it, with the exception of very easy gears in which I am pretty wobbly. Have...
Forum: Southeast
09-18-16, 04:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,948
Posted By Harvieu25

I will be there.

I will be there.
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