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03-14-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,088
Posted By zacster

This was fixed back in 2018: ...

This was fixed back in 2018: https://zwiftinsider.com/update-1-0-29337/ (unless it was broken again later)
03-13-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 979
Posted By zacster

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/a4d1efa2_42dc_407a_9ed4_948da571c796_1_105_c_723670b9c631ee4fabc2d3ee8454a0e26a66af0d.jpeg
My flat bar bike has these "bar inners" from...
03-13-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,088
Posted By zacster

Let's look at it this way, or actually, let's...

Let's look at it this way, or actually, let's close our eyes. If you close your eyes during a Zwift session you would never know you were drafting. If you maintain your power and cadence you will...
03-13-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,088
Posted By zacster

This is what I found on ZwiftInsider that I'd...

This is what I found on ZwiftInsider that I'd read before. You DO NOT feel the draft, you can see when you are drafting by your position, you can't steer yourself in and out. I think not feeling...
03-11-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,024
Posted By zacster

Maybe it matters to Shimano's accountants. They...

Maybe it matters to Shimano's accountants. They of course want you to upgrade everything at once.
03-11-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,088
Posted By zacster

You can also teleport to a faster or slower group...

You can also teleport to a faster or slower group and continue the ride without break. It'll only let you go to another group within your world. I've been doing that on easy days where I warm at...
03-09-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,088
Posted By zacster

The robopacers go .1 or .2 over their nominal...

The robopacers go .1 or .2 over their nominal rating on hills, both up and down. The multipliers apply to drops, not XP. I was doing a long easy ride and really racked up the drops when I stayed...
03-07-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 986
Posted By zacster

I could see going to 10 or 11 speed, or getting a...

I could see going to 10 or 11 speed, or getting a wider range, but to do this work and end up with a narrower range and lose all the in-between gears doesn't make sense just to have a 1x7 setup. Not...
03-06-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 257
Posted By zacster

It does sound like a slipping cable. As you pull...

It does sound like a slipping cable. As you pull on it to go to a larger cog there is enough resistance that you pull the cable through the pinch bolt instead. As others have said, make sure the...
03-06-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 986
Posted By zacster

That cassette is likely too big for your...

That cassette is likely too big for your derailleur.
03-05-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 476
Posted By zacster

It is getting so complicated that you need the...

It is getting so complicated that you need the charts to know for sure. But yes, GRX is a ROAD group meant for wider rears (no not your rear, the bike's rear).

They changed the ratios with Dynasys...
03-05-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 476
Posted By zacster

My prediction? In 10 years none of this will...

My prediction? In 10 years none of this will matter. They'll have switched to electronic shifting completely because it is cheaper to build than mechanical. Shifters will become push buttons to...
03-04-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 476
Posted By zacster

Looking at the chart I posted above, the RX810...

Looking at the chart I posted above, the RX810 GRX rear derailleur would work with an Ultegra mechanical shifter. And since you are replacing the cassette you should go with an Ultegra 11sp. The...
03-04-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 476
Posted By zacster

https://productinfo.shimano.com/#/com I believe...

https://productinfo.shimano.com/#/com I believe this is the chart you need. Confusing, but if you go through it it has all of the compatibility. Don't forget to read the fine print, footnotes,...
03-03-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,568
Posted By zacster

I've always found the trainer watts to feel...

I've always found the trainer watts to feel harder than outdoor, and I proved it to myself today on my first outdoor ride of the season. I was able to easily hold over 200w outdoors, even hitting...
03-03-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 3,072
Posted By zacster

I used to patch out on the road but now just...

I used to patch out on the road but now just carry two spares. I bought a box of Rema patches and a can of Rema cement and I'll just patch them in batches at home. It's lasted me many years...
03-02-24, 10:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,506
Posted By zacster

That's what I'm saying, you gotta read the fine...

That's what I'm saying, you gotta read the fine print. If you ask me the chart should've just had a column for a separate Road 10 category instead of as a footnote. Not everybody reads the...
02-29-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 863
Posted By zacster

I was looking at all the info I could find on...

I was looking at all the info I could find on Sram 12sp and I couldn't find anything about backward compatibility. They seem to sell it as a new bike groupset that'll fit a 142 spaced thru axle/disk...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,116
Posted By zacster

I'm still riding the same bike I had 10 years ago...

I'm still riding the same bike I had 10 years ago but now it seems a little old fashioned. The gearing on it is only 34/29 as the low. I rented a bike in San Francisco right before the pandemic and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,116
Posted By zacster

Here it is 4+ years later with this thread, and...

Here it is 4+ years later with this thread, and 10 years since I attempted the ride, I've finally made it to the top! Well, I did in Rouvy. They have a route that starts at the turnoff to the final...
02-26-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 863
Posted By zacster

No bike is going to be future proof. There is...

No bike is going to be future proof. There is constant change in the industry.

That frame looks like it has all the latest features, but if you want it Di2 ready you have to order it that way. ...
02-23-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 216
Posted By zacster

It's a 48v power supply so don't make a mistake...

It's a 48v power supply so don't make a mistake with it. But you know what, they cost $30 from Saris, just buy another one.
02-23-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,966
Posted By zacster

Go for it. I'm not sure I know which is more of...

Go for it. I'm not sure I know which is more of an achievement, the Radio Tower or Alpe du Zwift. Alpe is definitely longer and a real slog unless you ride the TdF, but the Radio Tower is steeper...
Forum: Commuting
02-22-24, 07:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 443
Posted By zacster

I would combine leaving the suit jackets in the...

I would combine leaving the suit jackets in the office with carrying the pants and shirt with me each day. When I worked I would change when I got to the office by going in the back way, and then...
02-21-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,365
Posted By zacster

It could have been a batch issue, I bought my two...

It could have been a batch issue, I bought my two when they were first released, although not at the same time. You can't just buy something for one twin and not the other, even if the other didn't...
02-19-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,365
Posted By zacster

A new M2 MBA isn't that much more than the older...

A new M2 MBA isn't that much more than the older M1 and it is a much better computer. I was surprised at how much faster it was, and I was already impressed by the M1's speed. Amazon had refurbs...
02-19-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 196
Posted By zacster

Sometimes I get enough exercise going up and down...

Sometimes I get enough exercise going up and down the stairs that I don't need to get on the trainer afterwards. :lol:
02-17-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 196
Posted By zacster

I just did it and it was really easy. The pawls...

I just did it and it was really easy. The pawls on the trainer freehub are probably simpler than a wheel freehub because of the closed environment. Instead of the pawls and the catch notches being in...
Forum: Touring
02-17-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,754
Posted By zacster

In Europe they were always full of the...

In Europe they were always full of the "backpacker" type even when I did it in 1979, but that was what they were for. The young crowd travels all around Europe, Asia too, staying at hostels and...
02-16-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 196
Posted By zacster

Just grease, no qualifiers. I'll use Phil grease...

Just grease, no qualifiers. I'll use Phil grease because that's what I have. That tube has lasted me a VERY long time. I was in my early 20s when I bought it and I'm 69 now! It is still buttery...
02-15-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,254
Posted By zacster

My weight doping wasn't just a little when I...

My weight doping wasn't just a little when I started up again a few months ago. I've since dropped 25 pounds and I'm STILL over the weight I have in Zwift. It doesn't matter unless you are going...
02-13-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,735
Posted By zacster

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/b0aa0a97_216f_4629_85fa_4aff74c931e8_1_102_o_cc6cd25349c0331551142a182588764c8cc5eeea.jpeg
Here's a better pic. The chain is on the...
02-13-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,735
Posted By zacster

As long as the space between the dropout and the...

As long as the space between the dropout and the first cog is the same you won't have any problems. But it has to be truly the same, not just close. You set the derailleur limit screw so that the...
02-13-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 953
Posted By zacster

I can send you my old Spinervals DVDs. Coach Troy...

I can send you my old Spinervals DVDs. Coach Troy will tell you what to do.
02-11-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,735
Posted By zacster

My advice in addition to the above is to not...

My advice in addition to the above is to not stress about the differences. Take it all with a grain of salt. A lot of these results apply to top athletes, not casual riders. I have a lot more data...
02-11-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,919
Posted By zacster

At 63 I whipped myself into my best cycling shape...

At 63 I whipped myself into my best cycling shape ever by going hard core on the trainer over the winter. When spring came and I started riding outside I couldn't believe how strong I was and how...
02-11-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 953
Posted By zacster

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/768x1024/be7849c7_05ef_47f8_9dd6_2530380ec85d_1_105_c_4dd36c85faedcdadc19d8acfda409ae2cc2e850b.jpeg

More pizza.
02-09-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,735
Posted By zacster

Yea, Zwift in 4k is pretty nice, and the M1 Mac...

Yea, Zwift in 4k is pretty nice, and the M1 Mac completely keeps up. There are never any glitches or painting issues. I'm very impressed with the M1 Mac in general, paired with a 4k 27" monitor. ...
02-05-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,966
Posted By zacster

I did the climb today and about halfway up the...

I did the climb today and about halfway up the KOM I set the difficulty to around 25% to give myself more gears. But that's all it really does. It doesn't make the climb any easier. It just lets...
02-01-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,935
Posted By zacster

One thing I find myself doing is actually...

One thing I find myself doing is actually splitting off the recovery at the end of my rides so that I can see how much real effort went in without the soft pedaling I do at the end while watching my...
01-31-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,735
Posted By zacster

If you ever have any questions about bike...

If you ever have any questions about bike maintenance, Park Tools has a video about it. They reference their own tools of course and the are very precise on what to do.
01-31-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,753
Posted By zacster

I did that TdZ ride the other day too. I hate...

I did that TdZ ride the other day too. I hate rides that end uphill.
01-29-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,753
Posted By zacster

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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My Zwifting setup. I also use...
01-29-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,735
Posted By zacster

Park Tool FR5.2 should be the one.

Park Tool FR5.2 should be the one.
01-29-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,935
Posted By zacster

As an example of why you need ZwitInsider, I just...

As an example of why you need ZwitInsider, I just went there and learned all about drops! I had no idea of what it was, how it worked, what it got me. I just kept getting prompted to "Follow Coco to...
01-29-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,935
Posted By zacster

I need to go to ZwiftInsider more myself. I get...

I need to go to ZwiftInsider more myself. I get frustrated sometimes with the lack of info on Zwift itself. They don't even post the calendar of the Tour de Zwift by days in the app, and the Zwift...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,260
Posted By zacster

I started this thread? It came up just now in...

I started this thread? It came up just now in the subscribed section and I don't remember this at all, but it's been 6 years! I don't usually even get involved in these types of discussions. And...
01-26-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,735
Posted By zacster

If you are running a Macbook Air M2 you should...

If you are running a Macbook Air M2 you should check it out in 4k. The graphics are spectacular that way. I'm using an M1 with a Dell 4k monitor myself and it looks great and it never glitches. I...
01-12-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 199
Posted By zacster

Good choice. Did you get the Core or the more...

Good choice. Did you get the Core or the more expensive one? I have the Core myself.

Threads never get closed in BF! You'll see threads pop up that are 10 years old with an answer to an old...
01-12-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 659
Posted By zacster

Attach a cadence sensor and an HR monitor and...

Attach a cadence sensor and an HR monitor and start riding Zwift!
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