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01-31-21, 08:53 AM
#4076
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01-31-21, 08:53 AM
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01-31-21, 08:53 AM
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01-31-21, 08:56 AM
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01-31-21, 09:11 AM
#4080
So it is
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01-31-21, 09:21 AM
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01-31-21, 09:24 AM
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nope. And he didn’t seem to know anything about them, nor could he verify if they worked since he bought them used and never used them. He was taking them to a shop on Friday to get information about them and I never heard back.
01-31-21, 09:29 AM
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01-31-21, 09:31 AM
#4085
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These aren't NASCARs. I thought Dayton is oval?
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01-31-21, 09:33 AM
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Yes, a bit younger than I am, but these two seemed to have more left later on the small climbs after the brutal earlier stuff. This group is very good about staying together most of the way but did split in two late, with about half of us relegated to the second group on the road.
Here is a pic from above the sign on a spectacular day.
Here is a pic from above the sign on a spectacular day.
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01-31-21, 09:33 AM
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Jeezuz. I mean, the length should be marked on the crankarms, themselves, usually on the back side at the pedal bore.
01-31-21, 09:36 AM
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01-31-21, 09:50 AM
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Rollers are all well and good, but considering that you live in a place where roads are viable the vast majority of the time, my priorities would be outside first - waiting a week or two for weather to blow over isn't going to meaningfully set back your fitness and a PM is going to be far, far more valuable in progressing towards your goals.
01-31-21, 09:53 AM
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01-31-21, 10:14 AM
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01-31-21, 10:17 AM
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01-31-21, 10:20 AM
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Okay, so when I talked about trimming my housings the other day, this is what I meant.
Before:
After:
The bike came with a 130mm stem, and more than enough cable for that. I'm running a 110, so I figure I have at least 2cm extra. I ended up cutting about an inch off each of the 4 housings before running the cables back through. As far as I can tell, the housings are in acceptable condition.
Next time I retape the bar, though, I gotta replace the housings.
Before:
After:
The bike came with a 130mm stem, and more than enough cable for that. I'm running a 110, so I figure I have at least 2cm extra. I ended up cutting about an inch off each of the 4 housings before running the cables back through. As far as I can tell, the housings are in acceptable condition.
Next time I retape the bar, though, I gotta replace the housings.
01-31-21, 10:20 AM
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Did my fake group ride. It’s advertised as a “Recovery” ride but alleged goal pace is 2-2.5W/Kg means recovery if your FTP is north of 4W/Kg. My wimpy ftp is something around 2.8 to 3, so although I was able to ride with the group it was certainly not recovery pace.
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01-31-21, 10:21 AM
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Club #2 had a century today. They were passing a few miles west of home so I decided to join them along the route instead of going to the start. Didn't want to do 100 anyway.
They had a sag car stocked with snacks and water, which was nice. We met up with her 3 times during the ride and the problem with it is the stops tend to be long. That and 5 flats between 2 guy where the flatees had trouble fixing things made for a long day.
We went over by the Hollywood sign and everything in that area is steep and we did the climb that goes above the sign which is super steep and rough but closed to cars. Hundreds of walkers in the area looking to take pics and selfies around the sign.
We also went through Griffith Park and there were masses of people and cars everywhere. Cars jammed everywhere one could fit, even no parking zones.
I think I only had about 75 miles but I was out for almost 8 hours, the longest I've been on a ride in a long time. Came home trashed.
Here are two of the guys who are about my speed. Nice guys.
They had a sag car stocked with snacks and water, which was nice. We met up with her 3 times during the ride and the problem with it is the stops tend to be long. That and 5 flats between 2 guy where the flatees had trouble fixing things made for a long day.
We went over by the Hollywood sign and everything in that area is steep and we did the climb that goes above the sign which is super steep and rough but closed to cars. Hundreds of walkers in the area looking to take pics and selfies around the sign.
We also went through Griffith Park and there were masses of people and cars everywhere. Cars jammed everywhere one could fit, even no parking zones.
I think I only had about 75 miles but I was out for almost 8 hours, the longest I've been on a ride in a long time. Came home trashed.
Here are two of the guys who are about my speed. Nice guys.
01-31-21, 10:26 AM
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01-31-21, 10:27 AM
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indoor bike crap is stupid high right now. But it depends on what they are too. I believe the smaller the diameter roller the higher the resistance, you may want to research that though to be sure. Some come with mag. Or fluid resistance units. Some fold up.
01-31-21, 10:29 AM
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I am still waiting patiently for the big reveal of Velo Vol handlebars.
01-31-21, 10:31 AM
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Rollers are all well and good, but considering that you live in a place where roads are viable the vast majority of the time, my priorities would be outside first - waiting a week or two for weather to blow over isn't going to meaningfully set back your fitness and a PM is going to be far, far more valuable in progressing towards your goals.
Makes sense. I just get really bummed about not being able to ride at work and then coming home and the weather not cooperating. I make it a lot bigger in my head than the actual issue really is. I’m working on that.
Btw, May 7 through the 9 is the cap2cap fundraising ride. You can register for different amount of miles and what not. I know you prolly won’t be out her at that time but if you are it would be worth to check out.
I’m hoping by May Lily will be willing to do atleast the 50 mile ride. I think she will be good for it.
01-31-21, 10:41 AM
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