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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,385
Posted By BobbyG

That's why I bike to work.

That's why I bike to work.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,611
Posted By caloso

Since I already have a ton of bib shorts, I just...

Since I already have a ton of bib shorts, I just wear generic running tights over bibs.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-21, 04:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,862
Posted By caloso

Cat 5s to Cat 1s aren't wannabe racers. They're...

Cat 5s to Cat 1s aren't wannabe racers. They're racers.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 15,003
Posted By hubcyclist

if I'm doing 270w, it's 270w whether I'm inside,...

if I'm doing 270w, it's 270w whether I'm inside, riding into the wind, riding up the hill, etc. for all intents and purposes, it's the same
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 12,512
Posted By genejockey

"Pointing your arm in the direction you intend to...

"Pointing your arm in the direction you intend to travel is dumb AF! You need to follow an arcane set of rules because any deviation from how I think things should be upsets me! I don't care if the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-21, 12:23 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 14,838
Posted By Racing Dan

Is there ANY proof these additives make any...

Is there ANY proof these additives make any appreciable difference or are they in there for marketing purposes? I betting the difference is either nil or very close.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-21, 07:33 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 14,838
Posted By kingston

I think you are leaving too much wax on the...

I think you are leaving too much wax on the chain. I hang the chain on a hook and wipe off all the exterior wax with a rag while the chain is still hot.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-21, 06:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,244
Posted By PeteHski

IME factory grease attracts road grime like s***...

IME factory grease attracts road grime like s*** to a blanket. If you are going to use a wax lube then the grease has to be completely removed. If you ride first with the factory grease you just end...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-21, 09:25 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,141
Posted By caloso

Motorists hate us for existing.

Motorists hate us for existing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,741
Posted By caloso

This makes me appreciate the honesty of the race...

This makes me appreciate the honesty of the race ride. You know going in that if you get dropped, no one is going to wait for you, so be self sufficient and know the way home.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-21, 08:04 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,003
Posted By WhyFi

Well why the **** would I want to buy one of...

Well why the **** would I want to buy one of those, then?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-31-21, 05:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,483
Posted By Kawerau

How do you regain motivation?

After a kidney operation 6 months ago am now ok. But have lost motivation for cycling. Over the past six months I haven't had more than three or four rides all short ones, 20 miles (30k) or so and a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 19,653
Posted By njkayaker

3. You are countersteering but don't realize it....

3. You are countersteering but don't realize it. It doesn't have to be a big thing at all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 19,653
Posted By terrymorse

Ironic. No, that's not a mistake....

Ironic.



No, that's not a mistake. That's literally the definition of countersteering.



Yes, yes it is. Countersteering is steering in the opposite direction of a turn. "Counter" -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 19,653
Posted By Koyote

There are not "two ways to turn." There are...

There are not "two ways to turn." There are multiple things that happen at the same time, but you are trying to think of them as distinct actions.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-17-21, 04:08 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,546
Posted By rubiksoval

Hr strap doesn't matter in the least. Power...

Hr strap doesn't matter in the least.

Power meter measures actual kJ. As good as you're going to get on the open road.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-21, 11:14 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,975
Posted By MinnMan

Going on group rides with a hybrid? You aren't...

Going on group rides with a hybrid? You aren't going to keep up.

Also, you didn't say anything about your weight. Hill climbing is for skinny people.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,131
Posted By Cyclist0108

1. Yes 7. My Chris King hub >> bell. ...

1. Yes
7. My Chris King hub >> bell.

Morons with bells like to over-use them, which means I have to cary a frame-pump to stick in their spokes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-21, 10:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,650
Posted By 79pmooney

The really sure-fire way to inflate tubes enough...

The really sure-fire way to inflate tubes enough for easy installation and never over-inflate them is to blow them up by mouth. Also fast and easy.

Edit: I see Riveting beat me to it. Didn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,650
Posted By Riveting

Prior to being placed inside the tire, I inflate...

Prior to being placed inside the tire, I inflate my tubes with my mouth, which a quick Google estimates at ~2 psi.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-21, 06:20 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,139
Posted By caloso

Average speed of a Tour stage is mostly...

Average speed of a Tour stage is mostly determined by the terrain, the weather, the stage of the race, whether there’s a breakaway, who’s in the breakaway. . . . Riders care about how much time...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-21, 08:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,345
Posted By Rides4Beer

You've put yourself in a continually depleted...

You've put yourself in a continually depleted state. You can't increase the training load and decrease caloric intake and expect to have any kind of decent results. Proper nutrition and recovery are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-21, 07:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,218
Posted By Bob S

Heart Rate Monitor – Better Believe it

Several months ago my Garmin Heart Rate Monitor, HRM, started reporting Max and Avg heart rates over 150. I am in my mid 70s and ride 30 – 40 miles several times a week, previously my resting heart...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-21, 03:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,107
Posted By datlas

No. What about the wear indicators?? The little...

No. What about the wear indicators?? The little dimples. If they are worn it's time to think about replacement.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-21, 06:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,690
Posted By seinberg

Update: was unhapy with the coverage of the SKS...

Update: was unhapy with the coverage of the SKS gravel-specific clip on fenders so bought a set of PDW all-metal (aluminum) 45mm fenders. They’re only 1.3lbs for the pair, which surprised me, they’re...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,806
Posted By RChung

I agree. The most important characteristic of a...

I agree. The most important characteristic of a power meter is that it helps you answer your questions, not raise a new one ("I wonder if that's because my power meter isn't telling me the truth?")....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-21, 07:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,648
Posted By vane171

I tried to look among my history but I think it...

I tried to look among my history but I think it was a post that was not on a topic in the thread, as often happens, so hard to find. However you are in luck. I recalled I copied the picture of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-21, 10:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,961
Posted By rubiksoval

Indeed. Which is why you don't even need to mess...

Indeed. Which is why you don't even need to mess about with any of these random "tests" and some algorithm.

Go out, do a workout. If too easy, go harder/longer next time. If too difficult, go...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-21, 06:20 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,961
Posted By Yelhsox

OK thank you all for your help. You all have high...

OK thank you all for your help. You all have high hopes for me at 200W+... Unfortunately, I can't live up to that expectation. But fortunately for me, I think I've fixed my issue.

I performed the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-30-21, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,455
Posted By zen_

https://zwofactory.com/ To build your own...

https://zwofactory.com/

To build your own erg workouts.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,499
Posted By Bob Ross

I just turned 60 last month, and I am confident...

I just turned 60 last month, and I am confident that if I wanted to ride a double century my body would have no problem: My cycling fitness is pretty darn good (if I do say so myself), not quite...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-21, 10:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,082
Posted By one4smoke

Don't race, but I watch. Not boring to me at all....

Don't race, but I watch. Not boring to me at all. Like the scenery and photography of the telecasts as well. The strategies of the racers and teams are also very intriguing.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-20-21, 05:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,638
Posted By rubiksoval

I ride my bike and do other things outside. Keeps...

I ride my bike and do other things outside. Keeps my core quite strong.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-21, 07:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,941
Posted By aggiegrads

Hex Key Brand Comparison (photo intensive)

Inspired by Eric F 's hex key question, I decided to take some good photos of various hex key tips to try and help me articulate why I prefer some keys over others. The tip really highlights the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-21, 04:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By matt92037

Spend $900 on a Wahoo Kickr Core. Streaming a...

Spend $900 on a Wahoo Kickr Core. Streaming a ride in 4K isnt too boring.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-20, 02:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,188
Posted By datlas

Save your money. Remember to stand up for 15-30s...

Save your money. Remember to stand up for 15-30s every 10 minutes while on Zwift. Do it BEFORE you notice the discomfort.

Try it before you start down the rabbit hole of comfortable saddles.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-20, 12:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,683
Posted By dedhed

Looks like a scratch. Especially as it involves...

Looks like a scratch. Especially as it involves the weld as well as the tube. Cracks would tend to follow the weld and not meander like that one. A little fine emery cloth, clean it up for a better...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-20, 04:21 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 22,460
Posted By nomadmax

I can't understand why someone would get their...

I can't understand why someone would get their panties in a bunch about what someone else has on their bicycle? Life doesn't bring them regular/real problems and this is all they have to work on? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-20, 10:41 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 22,460
Posted By LesterOfPuppets

From what I read, covid-19 put a bit of a damper...

From what I read, covid-19 put a bit of a damper on buying food and water in NYC convenience markets/bodegas for a while. Many riders probably switched from group rides to solo rides, so you can't...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 22,460
Posted By msu2001la

It makes sense if you own that bike and want to...

It makes sense if you own that bike and want to carry stuff while riding it.

Your presumption that it's all about appearances is interesting though. I would tend to think the opposite, that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 28,413
Posted By caloso

I'm guessing some of the riders on this thread...

I'm guessing some of the riders on this thread never sprint. Or climb steep hills. Or ride over rough ground. Or sprint up steep hills with rough ground (that's for the crossers).

I guess if you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-20, 07:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,122
Posted By gobicycling

Approaching 83, just riding around having fun!

Used to do centuries, Ride the Rockies, track mileage - all that stuff. Now, approaching 81 and my wife approaching 83yo, we just ride for fun. My battery on my old Mtn bike computer died 2 years...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-18-20, 11:33 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,051
Posted By kingston

Irrelevant. Don't ride in the door zone and you...

Irrelevant. Don't ride in the door zone and you won't get doored.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-20, 06:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,614
Posted By WizardOfBoz

STRONGLY suggest that you DO NOT use "petrol". Or...

STRONGLY suggest that you DO NOT use "petrol". Or gasoline. Or whatever you call it.

Petrol/Gas does contain some superior solvents, but it also contains benzene and polycyclic aromatics, all of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-20, 11:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,102
Posted By tomato coupe

Don't you think this is getting a little out of...

Don't you think this is getting a little out of hand? You've gone from quoting yourself in nearly every post, to quoting yourself where you quote yourself.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 16,231
Posted By melikebikey35

The Sunweb colorway is really nice, and all, but...

The Sunweb colorway is really nice, and all, but I prefer the teal and taupe business that you were bad mouthing earlier ;)
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-12-20, 10:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,953
Posted By Seattle Forrest

Climbing is about your watts per kilogram. Lose...

Climbing is about your watts per kilogram. Lose weight if you have any to spare, and you can train to make more power on flat ground.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-03-19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,852
Posted By Mountain Mitch

Obviously hasn’t caught on with many on this...

Obviously hasn’t caught on with many on this board!

Around here we we have an extensive trail system used by skiers, snowshoers and fat bikers. There are warm up huts a few kilometres apart. Most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-19, 05:35 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,978
Posted By caloso

Heavier, uglier, more expensive, less aero, more...

Heavier, uglier, more expensive, less aero, more finicky to adjust, and don't stop your bike any faster. You can see why everyone's jumping on the disc bandwagon. /eyeroll
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-12-19, 11:08 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 19,223
Posted By MarcusT

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/sap_peak_11250884168b8a2390c38ae875a215d667ec9ee4.jpg

2,164 meters
Took my e-bike here, never would have made it with a regular...
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