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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 12,086
Posted By mr_pedro

No you were not unclear. Maybe all of the...

No you were not unclear. Maybe all of the responses above were not clear: Tightening all bolts and screws to appropriate torque is the job of the store that sold you the bike, not the manufacturer....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-23, 02:33 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 12,086
Posted By mr_pedro

Tightening screws properly is exactly what the...

Tightening screws properly is exactly what the LBS is paid for and is their responsibility. I also don't understand the argument of the OP that somehow the LBS "delivering thousand and thousands of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-23, 02:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,023
Posted By mr_pedro

Lol, I guess there are cramps and CRAMPS. Sounds...

Lol, I guess there are cramps and CRAMPS. Sounds like you never had a CRAMPS.

I don't have them often but when I have cramps, often laying in bed after exercise, I can feel something coming up and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-19-23, 05:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,445
Posted By mr_pedro

Indeed, 400-500 kCals/hr, even for an amateur...

Indeed, 400-500 kCals/hr, even for an amateur cyclist would be a fairly relaxed ride.
Peformance driven athletes are not worried at all about burning fat rather than glycogen. Just like anyone else,...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-24-22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,271
Posted By mr_pedro

You have probably connected to the trainer...

You have probably connected to the trainer sensors as if it were the sensors of a bike.
on the main Home Screen, on the bottom right click Training and then Indoor Trainer, here you can connect to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-22, 08:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,449
Posted By mr_pedro

The chain needs to be rated for 7 speed, the...

The chain needs to be rated for 7 speed, the determines the width of the chain and you should not mix with other types.
For what length is concerned, normally you buy a chain that is too long and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-22, 06:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,205
Posted By mr_pedro

Perhaps this is not what you want to hear, but...

Perhaps this is not what you want to hear, but what comes to mind is that if you need to be able to touch the ground with your feet while sitting, your bike handling skills might not be on-par to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-08-22, 06:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,520
Posted By mr_pedro

Normal rules of what is healthy are different...

Normal rules of what is healthy are different when you are doing endurance sports. Normally having a lot of processed sugars as part of your diet has all sorts of drawbacks. However, during long and...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-20-21, 04:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,447
Posted By mr_pedro

Two possible options are: RGT has a free...

Two possible options are:

RGT has a free option: https://www.rgtcycling.com/
You can ride in a virtual world with bots and other riders like in Zwift.

If you have a Garmin unit, it is possible...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-21, 04:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,202
Posted By mr_pedro

This. Also you should look into how to...

This.

Also you should look into how to tighten the headset:

Loosen bolts in picture #1
Remove the cap, make sure that the plug is at the level of the bolts in picture #1 and tighten enough...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-21, 04:32 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,159
Posted By mr_pedro

If I was in this situation, I would place my bike...

If I was in this situation, I would place my bike on the left third of the lane and then while turning left I would move back to the right part of the lane. Because this lane is also for going...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-10-21, 04:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,561
Posted By mr_pedro

And also 275W avg for 5-6 hours is elite pro...

And also 275W avg for 5-6 hours is elite pro cycling territory.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-03-21, 08:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,034
Posted By mr_pedro

The most low tech solution is if you can attach a...

The most low tech solution is if you can attach a Bluetooth / Ant+ speed sensor to your indoor bike. This means that Rouvy or Zwift won’t be able to control the resistance, but it will move you along...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-02-21, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,349
Posted By mr_pedro

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Well, it is exactly that argument that the Dutch cycling federation makes for not promoting helmet wear for regular daily cycling. The claim is even that the health benefits for the entire population...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-02-21, 03:57 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,349
Posted By mr_pedro

Regarding your point D, the downside to focusing...

Regarding your point D, the downside to focusing on helmet usage is that the underlying premise is always that cycling is a dangerous activity. That discourages people from using their bikes for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-23-21, 09:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,537
Posted By mr_pedro

Indeed, all depends how intense the ride. For...

Indeed, all depends how intense the ride. For most rides up to 2 hours it is not strictly needed to take carbs, but it makes it so much easier to go hard.

On the harder workouts, that for me can...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-23-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,380
Posted By mr_pedro

The pain cave currently looks like this: ...

The pain cave currently looks like this:
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Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-12-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,764
Posted By mr_pedro

Yes, just the taste of carbs in your mouth tells...

Yes, just the taste of carbs in your mouth tells your body carbs are on the way and it releases some of the glycogen reserves that it is hanging on to to prevent total depletion.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-12-21, 03:28 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,764
Posted By mr_pedro

I have been researching and experimenting lately...

I have been researching and experimenting lately with fueling during work out. Regarding your calculations on how much glycogen you have stored and how much you are burning, the glycogen supply in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-20, 07:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,237
Posted By mr_pedro

https://www.strava.com/activities/4502120904 ->...

https://www.strava.com/activities/4502120904 -> Strava Power 195W avg
https://www.strava.com/activities/4401705368 -> Power meter 236W avg

Also if you look at the power over individual segments...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-20-20, 01:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,362
Posted By mr_pedro

I think the point that was being made is that the...

I think the point that was being made is that the 1 hour point is not in the definition and some genetic freak might be able to do it. But I agree it is very unlikely because if FTP>1hr, then the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-20-20, 12:46 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,362
Posted By mr_pedro

The fact that the vertical axis is labeled Cal...

The fact that the vertical axis is labeled Cal per hour does not mean you have to ride for 1 hour. Just like you can ride at 20 mph during 30 minutes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-20, 07:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,469
Posted By mr_pedro

I think with a new road bike in the price range...

I think with a new road bike in the price range $1000-$1500 it is already preferable to invest in a power meter before upgrading the bike, if you can put it to good use. Especially if you pick a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-15-20, 08:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,455
Posted By mr_pedro

You can do your FTP tests outside just fine, as...

You can do your FTP tests outside just fine, as long as you can find a stretch of road where you can ride for 20 minutes without having to stop for traffic all the time. It can also be a loop. An...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-14-20, 05:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,455
Posted By mr_pedro

Most important is to stick to the same test and...

Most important is to stick to the same test and keep the testing workflow as consistent as possible between tests. Also, realize that every person is different in terms of how the average power in...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-20, 11:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,348
Posted By mr_pedro

On my bike I use for in the city I use dual sided...

On my bike I use for in the city I use dual sided SPD pedals, where one side is flat. This gives me the choice to use shoes with SPD cleats or just regular shoes.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-12-20, 09:23 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,362
Posted By mr_pedro

The OP posted 10 questions in 10 different sub...

The OP posted 10 questions in 10 different sub forums, just to reach the target of 10 posts before he could post a link to whatever he was advertising. He also never came back after his original...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-11-20, 04:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,455
Posted By mr_pedro

Regarding ramp test being limited to inside, this...

Regarding ramp test being limited to inside, this is always going to be the case regardless of the tools you choose. You can technically do it outside, but the problem is that for it to be accurate...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-20, 01:45 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,189
Posted By mr_pedro

Di2 has a couple of options that take care of...

Di2 has a couple of options that take care of this issue:

You can choose to automatically shift the back up or down when you switch the front up or down.
Or, my favorite mode is to let the front...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-10-20, 09:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,455
Posted By mr_pedro

Do you know what analytics you are looking for?...

Do you know what analytics you are looking for? There is also freeware called Golden Cheetah that provides tools to analyze your ride data. A lot of these tools are interesting for people training to...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-10-20, 04:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,881
Posted By mr_pedro

What's next, cycling behind a minivan while going...

What's next, cycling behind a minivan while going downhill?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-20, 03:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,473
Posted By mr_pedro

A power meter directly measures every second the...

A power meter directly measures every second the energie that was transferred by you to drive the bike forward. So no estimate using heart rate but by measuring the force and speed e.g. with which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-08-20, 09:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,146
Posted By mr_pedro

All is fine, you are thinking too much.

All is fine, you are thinking too much.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-08-20, 07:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,455
Posted By mr_pedro

From what I know of TP, it provides tools to...

From what I know of TP, it provides tools to analyse your data and lets others, like your coach, also access your data. Next to getting the membership you also need to buy training programs.

Have...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-20, 03:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,473
Posted By mr_pedro

It sounds to me like you have more than enough...

It sounds to me like you have more than enough bike for now. This bike is not holding you back at the moment.
The only thing that would make you need to get a different bike right now is if this one...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-08-20, 01:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,455
Posted By mr_pedro

I assume you don’t have a power meter? That makes...

I assume you don’t have a power meter? That makes Trainingpeaks less useful as you will not be capturing the data to use with all the analytics.

For structured training you will need at least a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-04-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,096
Posted By mr_pedro

I ride about 7-10 hours per week on a road bike...

I ride about 7-10 hours per week on a road bike where I can maintain a 20 mph average on 2 hour rides. But I also have an e-bike for commuting or just transportation in general. That allows me to...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-04-20, 03:26 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,704
Posted By mr_pedro

I used to have a Kinetic Road Machine and now use...

I used to have a Kinetic Road Machine and now use a Wahoo Kickr Core and for me it is fully worth it.
First of all you can get any trainer to work and as long as it provides resistance you will get...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-03-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,349
Posted By mr_pedro

With that logic you would say cycling is less...

With that logic you would say cycling is less risky even in a country of 400 million people with only 100 cyclist that went out on the bike for only 1 day in a year of which 50 died on the bike that...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-03-20, 04:12 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,362
Posted By mr_pedro

In part, making the food less enjoyable is...

In part, making the food less enjoyable is exactly what you are doing when switching from junk food to tasty whole foods.
That will then give your natural appetite a chance to actually work and stop...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-02-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 479,349
Posted By mr_pedro

Ok, how did you get to 4000? That is how...

Ok, how did you get to 4000?


That is how it works, you scale the numbers by distance travelled and any differences left can be attributed to the cycle environment/behavior in both countries

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-20, 02:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,160
Posted By mr_pedro

Why do people keep explaining how Zwift is not...

Why do people keep explaining how Zwift is not comparable to real life and if you want to learn to be a better climber you should climb in real life???

This is obvious, but it is also not the...
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