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Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-31-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 265
Posted By hayden52

Training above FTP is the only way to raise FTP....

Training above FTP is the only way to raise FTP. Training at or below FTP will increase your endurance. VO2max intervals, Over-Unders, and some neuro-muscular (all-out sprint) intervals will do...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-31-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 284
Posted By hayden52

Maybe if you take out some of the seats. ...

Maybe if you take out some of the seats.

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Forum: Triathlon
05-28-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 213
Posted By hayden52

Before you spend $350, you may want to try...

Before you spend $350, you may want to try MyVeloFit (https://www.myvelofit.com/). You take a video of yourself on a trainer in your normal riding position, and MyVeloFit analyzes the video and gives...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,110
Posted By hayden52

I you just want to do basic adjustments, small...

I you just want to do basic adjustments, small screw drivers and metric Allen keys will suffice. If you want to do more elaborate maintenance, Park Tool makes a good starter kit...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 466
Posted By hayden52

Intervals.

Intervals.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,550
Posted By hayden52

So far, nobody has mentioned inner tubes. For me,...

So far, nobody has mentioned inner tubes. For me, I run Vittoria Rubino Pro G2's, and the biggest difference I have made on my bike lately is going to latex tubes over butyl. The ride is SO much...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 459
Posted By hayden52

When riding at dawn or dusk, I use yellow/amber...

When riding at dawn or dusk, I use yellow/amber blue-blocking lenses that work quite well even in full darkness. They tend to increase contrast relative to no glasses even though they have about a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,362
Posted By hayden52

I use power for 2 reasons: 1. To keep track of...

I use power for 2 reasons:
1. To keep track of my fitness, so I can tell if I'm improving or not,
2. To moderate my power so I don't blow up on hard efforts, such as pulling in front of a group or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,923
Posted By hayden52

Don't hesitate and take the lane, riding closer...

Don't hesitate and take the lane, riding closer to the center line than to the curb. Traffic has two lanes; force them to pass you on the other lane, don't let them think they have room in your lane...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,241
Posted By hayden52

I purchased the Look HSC-1 fork in 2001, so not...

I purchased the Look HSC-1 fork in 2001, so not 25, but 22 years ago.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,241
Posted By hayden52

I need threadless. My issue with buying on Ebay,...

I need threadless. My issue with buying on Ebay, unless it is new old stock, is that the used ones may have the same cracking issue my Look fork has if not now, then soon because of age and wear. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,241
Posted By hayden52

1" carbon fork

I need some advice. I have a nice steel frame bike with a Look carbon fork (1"), which is about 25 years old, that I recently inspected and it looks like it has the beginnings of a horizontal crack...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 583
Posted By hayden52

Since you are used to Red, I would spend the $$$...

Since you are used to Red, I would spend the $$$ and go with new old stock Red. I had to do this after my Red derailleur over shifted and wrapped the chain between the sprocket and hub. This stressed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 633
Posted By hayden52

This. Your position can make a huge difference in...

This. Your position can make a huge difference in the amount of power you can put out. Check to see how different the positions are between the two bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,450
Posted By hayden52

Look at this...

Look at this (https://www.amazon.com/Saris-Bones-Bike-Trunk-Black/dp/B00AW6XL8K), or something similar. This one works well on my wife's RCF.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,637
Posted By hayden52

Don't shave at night, shave in the morning.

Don't shave at night, shave in the morning.
Forum: Triathlon
03-04-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,531
Posted By hayden52

You can get clip-on tri/TT-bars for you road bike...

You can get clip-on tri/TT-bars for you road bike to try out. You will still have to shift from your normal position.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-04-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,104
Posted By hayden52

I carry both my road bike and gravel bike with me...

I carry both my road bike and gravel bike with me and change according to the terrain. No need to change tire pressure as each one is calibrated properly.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-26-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,570
Posted By hayden52

Did you go under some power lines?...

Did you go under some power lines? Electromagnetic interference can cause bad HR readings from a chest strap.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,436
Posted By hayden52

I respectfully disagree. The correct number is...

I respectfully disagree. The correct number is 3.8168.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-22-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,014
Posted By hayden52

Be careful with those top tube mounting systems...

Be careful with those top tube mounting systems as they can scratch the paint.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-17-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,397
Posted By hayden52

I have found that the icon may be greyed out in...

I have found that the icon may be greyed out in the companion app, but available on the computer menu screen.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-22-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,249
Posted By hayden52

Watopia, Zwift's imaginary cycling world, is...

Watopia, Zwift's imaginary cycling world, is mapped to real coordinates in the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. Sometimes the coordinates are over land, sometimes over water. There is no...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-30-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,560
Posted By hayden52

This was a known problem with the early Kickrs. I...

This was a known problem with the early Kickrs. I had mine replaced with a new one after contacting Wahoo. I believe it is a bad bearing; when I had mine I took it apart and re-lubed the bearing, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,072
Posted By hayden52

Your drive train needs more than "a bit" of...

Your drive train needs more than "a bit" of lube.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-04-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,316
Posted By hayden52

There's a Facebook group...

There's a Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/zpcmr/files/files) dedicated to collecting information about PC builds for Zwift. There's a lot of good information there. Basically, you...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-16-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,263
Posted By hayden52

I agree that the ramp test is repeatable, but it...

I agree that the ramp test is repeatable, but it may not be measuring your aerobic capacity accurately. If you are training to increase your aerobic capacity, then you need a test that measures this...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-15-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,263
Posted By hayden52

I suggest you dump the ramp test and do a more...

I suggest you dump the ramp test and do a more traditional 20 minute FTP test. The ramp test is too dependent on your anaerobic capacity and can skew results accordingly. When I do a ramp test,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,072
Posted By hayden52

Bought my first and only Silca Pista back when...

Bought my first and only Silca Pista back when 18mm tires were the thing and I had to pump them up to 150psi to keep from getting a pinch flat. Silca was one of the few pumps that could do this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,362
Posted By hayden52

In a group ride, if you're the leader, and...

In a group ride, if you're the leader, and someone else who doesn't ride with the group regularly tries to up the pace, just let him go and he'll drop off the front. If he doesn't know the route,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-22, 02:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,312
Posted By hayden52

Look on Ebay...

Look on Ebay (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=powertap+wheel&_sacat=0) for a powertap wheel that matches your bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-22, 12:58 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,892
Posted By hayden52

Tell that to the sprinters.....

Tell that to the sprinters.....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,710
Posted By hayden52

What fails? Do the splines strip, or do the...

What fails? Do the splines strip, or do the bearings fail?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-27-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,112
Posted By hayden52

I had chronic low back pain and went to PT and...

I had chronic low back pain and went to PT and sports doctors and got stretches, core strengthening exercises, etc. I found the best cure is a firm mattress, and daily toe-touch stretches to stretch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-22, 08:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 562
Posted By hayden52

The few times I've cut CF i used a Dremel high...

The few times I've cut CF i used a Dremel high speed cutter. No need to worry about splintering.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-22, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By hayden52

They should be, they are SPD-SL.

They should be, they are SPD-SL.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,177
Posted By hayden52

There used to be a route near me called the Three...

There used to be a route near me called the Three Sisters, consisting of three short, but steep hills. The third one, about 1/4 as long and 1/4 as steep as the other 2, was always the hardest.....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 524
Posted By hayden52

Those cutouts are to eliminate or reduce brake...

Those cutouts are to eliminate or reduce brake fade when the rotors get hot enough to outgas organic material from the pads. Without the cutouts, the vapors from outgassing would create a low...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-22, 09:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,983
Posted By hayden52

Don't worry, just ride. If you're chain is...

Don't worry, just ride. If you're chain is rubbing or making noises, change chain rings.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-22, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By hayden52

Rally XC100 pedals vs. PowerTap

I recently acquired a set of Rally XC100 power pedals and was curious how the power measurement compared with my PowerTap hub, so I did a ride with my wife's Garmin paired to the PowerTap and my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 293
Posted By hayden52

This is a magnetic resistance unit, and the cable...

This is a magnetic resistance unit, and the cable moves the metal plates inside closer or further away from the magnets to increase/reduce the resistance. The unit needs to be rotating to feel the...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,745
Posted By hayden52

Pay no attention to what others say. I you like...

Pay no attention to what others say. I you like them, keep them.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,913
Posted By hayden52

It looks cool. Keep it if you don't need the $$$$

It looks cool. Keep it if you don't need the $$$$
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-22, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 269
Posted By hayden52

Praxis BB30 Conversion torque?

My wife's Specialized Ruby was making clicking sounds from the BB, so I removed the cranks and the right hand BB cup was loose (I could unscrew it by hand). This is a Praxis BB30 conversion, where...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-03-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,337
Posted By hayden52

Be careful out there!

Be careful out there!
Forum: Commuting
03-03-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,555
Posted By hayden52

I wear full cycling kit on my 20 mile commute,...

I wear full cycling kit on my 20 mile commute, since I'm dripping wet at the end. I carry my work clothes in my panniers and shower and change at the gym before work.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,037
Posted By hayden52

They don't have to be loose when unloaded, but...

They don't have to be loose when unloaded, but they may get loose when loaded and make a noise as they load/unload. I would tighten all the spokes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-22, 06:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,347
Posted By hayden52

Perpetual motion.

Perpetual motion.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-22, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By hayden52

I would mask the areas where there will be...

I would mask the areas where there will be contact with something else (screw holes, dropouts) and the areas where you can't sand all of the paint off, just sand the transition so its smooth and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,487
Posted By hayden52

Michelin AirStop. They have smooth valves that...

Michelin AirStop. They have smooth valves that don't ruin my Silca pump.
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