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03-06-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,516
Posted By indyfabz

Come on, people… “Dial it up to 400 watts...

Come on, people…

“Dial it up to 400 watts and drope the hamer.”—Unknown
02-21-24, 10:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,690
Posted By Koyote

From the thread title, I thought the Saudi...

From the thread title, I thought the Saudi Arabian call girls were advertising here again.
02-16-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,065
Posted By wheelreason

I thinlk it's not so much a few folks who do it...

I thinlk it's not so much a few folks who do it right, as there are so many that do it wrong. My knees and ankles hurt just watching some folks "running". Ideally, you don't want to throw your body...
02-14-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,479
Posted By friday1970

Do we more stupid in jerseys as we get older?...

Do we more stupid in jerseys as we get older? Yes. Do we care? No.
02-11-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,065
Posted By RChung

Very nice. Those are close to my rule-of-thumb...

Very nice. Those are close to my rule-of-thumb that running pace in m/s is about equal to watts/kg. My "equivalent" ratios would be 26.8 and 16.7, i.e., about 4% different. I would say that 4%...
02-07-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,065
Posted By RChung

Someone once posed the question this way: "A...

Someone once posed the question this way: "A co-worker and myself are having a friendly bike / run contest. What is a good ratio for miles ridden vs. miles run? I know it depends on pace. But I'm...
12-23-23, 10:15 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,305
Posted By Alan K

The poll should have one more category: I look...

The poll should have one more category: I look and feel younger than my age.
12-21-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6,064
Views: 540,360
Posted By rsbob

35 miles with 1600’. Beautiful day, in low 50s. ...

35 miles with 1600’. Beautiful day, in low 50s.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1207_358720d4b337ff971e7d709bbef6d6be6ff1a9f7.jpeg...
12-11-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,546
Posted By Eric F

Some thoughts about structure for folks with...

Some thoughts about structure for folks with minimal training time...
https://youtu.be/H9SvLGv2c1E

More thoughts...
https://youtu.be/yZnrf_Nwvpk
12-07-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,671
Posted By indyfabz

See! Crabon fibre does asplode!

See! Crabon fibre does asplode!
12-04-23, 10:32 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,823
Posted By 79pmooney

I don't think gyroscopic action has much to do...

I don't think gyroscopic action has much to do with anything other than how hard it is to turn the bars. The countersteer is to set up lean. Think about it, If you just go into the turn balanced...
12-03-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,770
Posted By RChung

Hmmm. Well, I guess that settles that. ...

Hmmm. Well, I guess that settles that.


Hmmm. Well, I guess that settles that.


Hmmm.
12-02-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,770
Posted By 50PlusCycling

Tire pressure is all about trial and error....

Tire pressure is all about trial and error. Different tires and tires sizes react differently at different pressures. This is very easy to experiment with, as your tires will gradually deflate after...
12-02-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,770
Posted By pepperbelly

I think I used the calculator correctly. It shows...

I think I used the calculator correctly. It shows 85psi front and 90psi rear. I will use that tomorrow.
11-29-23, 11:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By Leisesturm

This cannot possibly end well ...

This cannot possibly end well ...
11-28-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,254
Posted By big john

I think I can speak for some others on the forum...

I think I can speak for some others on the forum when I say some of your photos are amazing. They make me think of moving to that area.
11-28-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,254
Posted By rsbob

The proper term for this is projection, which is...

The proper term for this is projection, which is defined as: placing your own negative traits or unwanted emotions onto others, usually without reason.

AFAIAC as long as people ride, that’s a good...
11-14-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,763
Posted By pepperbelly

Weight loss and riding

I rode today after a sorta layoff of a few months.
I am 65 and overweight. I found all kinds of reasons to not ride- mainly because it just easn’t fun.
Since February 1st I have lost 75 pounds. I...
09-28-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,352
Posted By indyfabz

:roflmao2: I actually know a guy who has a...

:roflmao2:

I actually know a guy who has a saddle sort of like a cross between what is on that bike and the one in the latter photo posted. Allows him to ride despite some sort of prostate...
09-26-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,918
Posted By badger1

I've read your posts carefully, and will chime...

I've read your posts carefully, and will chime in; for what it's worth, I would echo big john's comments in this thread: sounds like a modern 'gravel'-type bike -- flat bar -- would suit you very...
09-23-23, 05:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,695
Posted By Garthr

The way I go in such cold is to combine a Outdoor...

The way I go in such cold is to combine a Outdoor Research Polartec Wind Pro balaclava and a windstopping neck gaiter that isn't tight fitting, allowing me to pull it up to mouth level, but not cover...
09-23-23, 12:12 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By tomato coupe

I heard Rene Herse is going to start building...

I heard Rene Herse is going to start building those.
09-22-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By Broctoon

The 1817 version was a better design.

The 1817 version was a better design.
09-18-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,616
Posted By Jeff Neese

Absolutely. I'm not dumping on Cannondale...

Absolutely. I'm not dumping on Cannondale specifically. Trek, Specialized, and Giant are the same way. In many ways I admire these companies, not for their "technical innovations" or quality of their...
09-17-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,882
Posted By indyfabz

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZfpwfQ58Ds&pp=ygUed...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZfpwfQ58Ds&pp=ygUedGhlIGFuc3dlciBpcyA0IGJhY2sgdG8gc2Nob29s
09-16-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,882
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

Vistage is the year the grapes are picked for a...

Vistage is the year the grapes are picked for a specific wine.
The word has been abused to mean "old" or "obsolete" so now Vintage can mean anything you want it to mean.
09-16-23, 04:03 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By Maelochs

Oi .... here is where I would expect the...

Oi .... here is where I would expect the engineers to shine ... but ...

No, the Equation for aero drag and its increase with speed does not include mass .... but even if you are neutrino ... You...
09-15-23, 04:44 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By shelbyfv

Larry has a knack for bringing them out.:lol:

Larry has a knack for bringing them out.:lol:
09-15-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,531
Posted By SurferRosa

You haven't ridden through Texas. :innocent:

You haven't ridden through Texas. :innocent:
09-15-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,200
Posted By SurferRosa

I hiss, like a racoon. They hate raccoons. At...

I hiss, like a racoon. They hate raccoons. At least, I hope they do. I do, anyway.
09-15-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 4,465
Posted By plumberroy

Agreed that utility is more important than looks....

Agreed that utility is more important than looks.
On a positive note that is a fact , in May of 2022 I weighed 340 lbs today I am 290 lbs I have lost 50 lbs
09-12-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,200
Posted By CAT7RDR

Just one. All my rides the past few years have...

Just one. All my rides the past few years have started and ended at home.
Thinking of breaking this habit soon but I hate wasting riding time by driving to a starting spot.
09-12-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,517
Posted By daihard

This agrees with you. In his comparison, drops...

This agrees with you. In his comparison, drops and bullhorns get the same score.

https://youtu.be/UNNm0OTTjGU?si=hz9R-gfLNDXHS-J4&t=736
09-07-23, 04:31 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 16,329
Posted By seypat

Some say that lubing a chain doesn't hold a...

Some say that lubing a chain doesn't hold a candle to waxing a chain.
08-29-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,872
Posted By RChung

The rider.

The rider.
08-25-23, 05:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,500
Posted By BTinNYC

Continental Ultra Sport iii in 32mm is a good...

Continental Ultra Sport iii in 32mm is a good value and performance tire. The Conti GP 5000s are great. If you go GP5000, don't get the Tubeless Ready as they will be harder to mount on your rims.
08-11-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,777
Posted By john m flores

THIS. Always assume that someone's going to do...

THIS. Always assume that someone's going to do something stupid.
08-11-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,777
Posted By Mojo31

B needs to slow down and wait till it’s safe to...

B needs to slow down and wait till it’s safe to pass. Pretty simple, really.
08-06-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,878
Posted By Calsun

Weight and height are generalized and someone...

Weight and height are generalized and someone with a higher percentage of muscle tissue willl weigh more. Waist and belly size are the key determinents and not BMI and this is in the process of being...
07-24-23, 08:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 738
Posted By Iride01

Just go down to Ace hardware and get the one or...

Just go down to Ace hardware and get the one or two bolts and nuts you need when you need them. Otherwise you'll have a garage full of so much stuff you won't be able to move around in it. Nor will...
07-20-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,598
Posted By bruce19

Chris Horner ...

Chris Horner


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xS0z0rQYbU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xS0z0rQYbU)
06-30-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 6,086
Posted By Kapusta

If you are riding competitively, they can make a...

If you are riding competitively, they can make a difference. It is a small difference, but when racing against a clock or equally strong competitor, that can matter.

I don’t road ride...
06-29-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,742
Posted By MarcusT

I just mounted the Continental RaceKings. Good...

I just mounted the Continental RaceKings. Good rolling resistance and worked great on gravel.
And reasonably priced
06-27-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 6,330
Posted By Broctoon

@VegasJen...

@VegasJen (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/member.php?u=547815) , It's possible that your gearing is too high. Hard to talk in specifics without knowing your bike's gears and...
06-22-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 951
Posted By BillyD

Mission accomplished. 20" single speed coaster...

Mission accomplished. 20" single speed coaster bike with one rear hand brake he'll eventually learn to use. Plus Trek offers a 50% credit with a trade-in for a growing ute's next bike. Can't beat...
06-22-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 951
Posted By BillyD

Thank you! Lots of good thoughts here, as usual,...

Thank you! Lots of good thoughts here, as usual, covering all the important bases. That must be why people come to Bike Forums (Shameless plug.) :D
06-14-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,089
Posted By MoAlpha

Bone catabolism during exercise

Another fantastic episode of Inside Exercise. As is so often the case, everything I know is wrong.

https://twitter.com/inside_exercise/status/1668565666297794560
06-09-23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 19,434
Posted By L26

It went well, I bought a Bridgestone Kabuki with...

It went well, I bought a Bridgestone Kabuki with stem friction shifters. I don’t think the friction vs indexed difference is huge, indexed is definitely more convenient and I don’t love the stem...
06-01-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,718
Posted By RChung

All my squats are Asian.

All my squats are Asian.
05-22-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,425
Posted By pdlamb

Put the front derailer in the middle ring and...

Put the front derailer in the middle ring and tell her just to use the right shifter? It's late spring. Clean the bike and polish it with Pledge. If she's still riding and interested and wants...
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