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Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,950
Posted By tomato coupe

A red and blue two-tone fade would also work...

A red and blue two-tone fade would also work well, and could avoid those rivalry problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,950
Posted By tomato coupe

Red bikes are faster. Blue bikes are more...

Red bikes are faster.
Blue bikes are more comfortable.
Purple bikes offer the best compromise.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,104
Posted By tomato coupe

I wouldn't say I have any problems identifying a...

I wouldn't say I have any problems identifying a female cyclist when approaching them from behind, but it certainly isn't from their Adam's apple or their hand size. (My x-ray vision isn't what it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,104
Posted By tomato coupe

In all fairness, her wording (“don’t creep on a...

In all fairness, her wording (“don’t creep on a woman”) wasn’t very clear. It could be interpreted as “don’t be a creep” or just a typo that was meant to be “don’t creep up on a woman.”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 696
Posted By tomato coupe

If this thread was a movie, I’d be rooting for...

If this thread was a movie, I’d be rooting for the puddles.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

It's a short, simplified answer in an FAQ. It...

It's a short, simplified answer in an FAQ. It doesn't get into the details of how these devices work.


It is the most accurate way to calibrate tire circumference.


Elevation error is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

Yes, Garmin says that in their one sentence...

Yes, Garmin says that in their one sentence blurb. But, when you dig into it, it's a lot more complicated. You have to understand the nature of sensor calibration errors, the various contributions to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

The most accurate way to calibrate a rotation...

The most accurate way to calibrate a rotation sensor is to use GPS to determine tire circumference. As a consequence, distance measurements based on the sensor will not be as accurate as those based...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,700
Posted By tomato coupe

Of course you are. That's the whole point, isn't...

Of course you are. That's the whole point, isn't it?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-16-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,750
Posted By tomato coupe

I rode the highway where Magnus was killed the...

I rode the highway where Magnus was killed the other day with my wife, and we had to cross the rumble strip at some point. Later she remarked that she didn't ride through the one of gaps, she just...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

No. Speed sensors that are meant to be used with...

No. Speed sensors that are meant to be used with GPS computers offer better speed measurements at short times/distance where GPS doesn't work as well. At longer distances, GPS computers rely on GPS...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

Sorry, I posted a question for the OP. When you...

Sorry, I posted a question for the OP. When you quoted my question and answered it, I mistakingly thought you were the OP.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,700
Posted By tomato coupe

It's the least I could do ... really.

It's the least I could do ... really.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

The OP did state what he was interested in --...

The OP did state what he was interested in -- roughly .01 mile accuracy over distance of approximately 50 miles. GPS can do that, but measurements based on tire circumference would almost certainly...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

GPS is far more capable of the accuracy the OP is...

GPS is far more capable of the accuracy the OP is interested in, over the distances that the OP is interested in, than any distance measurement based on the circumference of a tire.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,700
Posted By tomato coupe

I saw a fully costumed roadie take his left hand...

I saw a fully costumed roadie take his left hand off the handlebars the other day. Was this guy showing off or is there some benefit?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-16-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,750
Posted By tomato coupe

The rumble strips installed on the highway where...

The rumble strips installed on the highway where Magnus White was killed do not create any problems for cyclists, and they may have saved his life if they had been installed a few months earlier.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

Your initial post was about calibrating a speed...

Your initial post was about calibrating a speed sensor. If your concern is about accurately determining distances during a ride, the speed sensor is not offering any advantage -- just use your GPS...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

The diagram only shows the relationship between...

The diagram only shows the relationship between the radii -- it's not meant to be a means of determining the actual value of the effective radius.


Auto tires are obviously designed to support...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

The following diagram shows the relationship...

The following diagram shows the relationship between the three radii, where Ru = unloaded radius, Rl = loaded radius, and Re = effective radius. Your illustration shows the effective radius and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,079
Posted By tomato coupe

It doesn't matter if it's "you can always seem to...

It doesn't matter if it's "you can always seem to be in the wrong gear" or "you may always seem to be in the wrong gear." Either one is at odds with "works pretty well."
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

With that definition, your theory is incorrect....

With that definition, your theory is incorrect. The effective radius of the tire is larger than what you're calling the "patch" radius, and it is related to the tire circumference (or roll-out) by...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

Quite honestly, I can't follow your reasoning,...

Quite honestly, I can't follow your reasoning, because I can't figure out what your definition of "patch radius" is.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,104
Posted By tomato coupe

Yes, most women have probably experienced those...

Yes, most women have probably experienced those types of incidents. But, the OP was riding on an MUP during the day (?) when another rider in full kit on a TT bike caught up with her and rode behind...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

I think we're in agreement based on with what...

I think we're in agreement based on with what you're saying, but your diagram shows something different.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

[/b] Your theory is incorrect. The effective...

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Your theory is incorrect. The effective radius of a tire is less than the unloaded radius, but greater than the loaded ("patch") radius that you show.

Actually, measuring the "patch" radius...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 11:50 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,104
Posted By tomato coupe

A lot of intervals are timed. They end when they...

A lot of intervals are timed. They end when they end, regardless of where you are in relationship to other riders.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 10:48 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

First order or second order?

First order or second order?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,104
Posted By tomato coupe

I don't recall the OP stating that the uninvited...

I don't recall the OP stating that the uninvited drafter made any comments to her of that nature.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,264
Posted By tomato coupe

If it's worth your time to start a thread about...

If it's worth your time to start a thread about it, why wouldn't it be worth your time to ask your coach the same question? He's in a better position to answer your question than anyone on this forum.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 02:15 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,191
Posted By tomato coupe

Is there a practical reason why you need better...

Is there a practical reason why you need better accuracy?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,166
Posted By tomato coupe

An old thread, but I'm pretty sure I met the...

An old thread, but I'm pretty sure I met the corgi in post #4 many years ago. (Bailey from Louisville, CO?)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,157
Posted By tomato coupe

It's because a generous Nigerian prince has...

It's because a generous Nigerian prince has decided to distribute new bikes to the masses at a great cost to himself.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,104
Posted By tomato coupe

Yeah, it wasn't the best etiquette. But, even...

Yeah, it wasn't the best etiquette. But, even when they're not drafting you, triathletes are pretty creepy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,995
Posted By tomato coupe

Those have been around forever. My caps double...

Those have been around forever. My caps double as cardiac stents.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,264
Posted By tomato coupe

What did your coach say about this issue?

What did your coach say about this issue?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,995
Posted By tomato coupe

Same here, but I switch to delrin caps in the...

Same here, but I switch to delrin caps in the winter. (For thermodynamic reasons, of course.)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,995
Posted By tomato coupe

Harbor Freight tools tend to be pretty heavy, and...

Harbor Freight tools tend to be pretty heavy, and I’ll be carrying this with me while I ride (in case I have to remove and reinstall a cap during a ride).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,995
Posted By tomato coupe

Can anyone recommend a good torque wrench...

Can anyone recommend a good torque wrench suitable for presta caps?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-14-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,267
Posted By tomato coupe

Mirror?

Mirror?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,079
Posted By tomato coupe

"Always seem to be in the wrong gear" seems to be...

"Always seem to be in the wrong gear" seems to be at odds with "works pretty well."
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,264
Posted By tomato coupe

3. W/kg matters more on climbs, whereas W matters...

3. W/kg matters more on climbs, whereas W matters more on flats. W/kg by itself doesn't tell you everything.
4. If your Garmin calculates FTP without a power meter, consider the number to be a rough...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-13-24, 01:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,750
Posted By tomato coupe

I ride or drive that stretch of highway every day...

I ride or drive that stretch of highway every day and, yes, it is actually pretty safe.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-13-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,750
Posted By tomato coupe

Construction is scheduled to start this fall, so...

Construction is scheduled to start this fall, so there's probably no way to speed up the timeline.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,508
Posted By tomato coupe

Very good.

Very good.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,079
Posted By tomato coupe

No, drafting is not exactly like using a motor....

No, drafting is not exactly like using a motor. There are many differences, the most obvious being that you're using a motor on routes with long and steep climbs at speeds where there would be little...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,079
Posted By tomato coupe

ftfy. Enjoy your e-bike, but implying that...

ftfy. Enjoy your e-bike, but implying that drafting in a pack is the same (or easier) as riding with a motor is pretty far fetched.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,995
Posted By tomato coupe

Everyone knows they're meant as a joke, and any...

Everyone knows they're meant as a joke, and any post mentioning them is meant as a joke ... adjust your humor threshold.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,995
Posted By tomato coupe

I don't like rocks.

I don't like rocks.
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