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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By One Wheel

Those crank arms are solid aluminum, I believe....

Those crank arms are solid aluminum, I believe. If you can find short ones that's great, otherwise it should be a fairly simple job for any decent machine shop to cut the ends off of 180mm cranks and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 801
Posted By One Wheel

You lose puncture resistance, mostly. If it gets...

You lose puncture resistance, mostly. If it gets to the point of looking for tears you've probably gone too far. Most tires have wear markers, often round holes in the tread. When the hole disappears...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 01:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,187
Posted By One Wheel

Whether it's rival teams, ransomware, or a...

Whether it's rival teams, ransomware, or a government deciding that I've violated my curfew or perimeter, adding electronics adds vulnerabilities. I have nothing against electronics, but if at all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 765
Posted By One Wheel

There are bad luck DNFs, and bad preparation...

There are bad luck DNFs, and bad preparation DNFs. I have plenty of time, but maybe not the expertise, to prevent the latter, which I want to do at all costs.

I've done 100+ miles in a day 3...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 765
Posted By One Wheel

That seems like good advice. In my mind it would...

That seems like good advice. In my mind it would be embarrassing to not finish, or to finish the day on a first-name basis with the sweeper.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 765
Posted By One Wheel

Unless there's a change from 2024: Elite and Open...

Unless there's a change from 2024: Elite and Open 19+ have qualification requirements. For age group competitors all that's required is an annual USAC race license, and citizenship or permanent legal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 765
Posted By One Wheel

That sounds like a solid, simple plan. What's the...

That sounds like a solid, simple plan. What's the difference, if any, between "hard" and "fast"?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 765
Posted By One Wheel

I've done one with kayak a couple of times....

I've done one with kayak a couple of times. That's fun, except I hate paddling. I generally have to milk cows twice a day, so it's a fine balance of finding something that will sort of fit into my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 765
Posted By One Wheel

Your not wrong. An Ironman is the one thing that...

Your not wrong. An Ironman is the one thing that would coax me to run another marathon. I'm just not quite there right now.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 765
Posted By One Wheel

That's pretty much where I'm at, but I don't want...

That's pretty much where I'm at, but I don't want to just ride. I think reasonable goals might be to finish in 2025, and finish in the 3rd quartile (within the Masters age group) in 2026, but I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 765
Posted By One Wheel

Racing prep?

I just found out the US gravel cycling national championships for 2025-26 are pretty much in my backyard (an hour drive, but pfft.) I'm 37, 5'9", 190 lbs, and my best estimate of FTP is 208 watts....
Forum: Great Lakes
07-27-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By One Wheel

I'm biased, but I think Crawford county has some...

I'm biased, but I think Crawford county has some of the best riding anywhere. If you're coming south from LaCrosse, Hwy 35 has good paved shoulders but is busy, Hwy 14 is at least as busy without as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,277
Posted By One Wheel

Everything from the ankle forward is being used...

Everything from the ankle forward is being used as a single lever, when in reality there are dozens of bones, joints, and muscles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,277
Posted By One Wheel

20-30 watts was referring to the max that could...

20-30 watts was referring to the max that could be generated just using the muscles of the foot. That's not going to add to max power, but it's not ridiculous to think that 10-15 watts could be added...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,277
Posted By One Wheel

Sort of. The trend is toward springs, converting...

Sort of. The trend is toward springs, converting ground impact into upward/ forward motion rather than dissipating the impact force. There is no such impact in the pedaling motion. A better...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,277
Posted By One Wheel

A stiff cycling shoe does not impede the calf,...

A stiff cycling shoe does not impede the calf, only the foot. Correct. Stiff soles certainly help maximum force output by supporting the weakest link in the muscle chain. But deadlifting or leg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,277
Posted By One Wheel

Foot flexion. Might be complete hooey, might be...

Foot flexion. Might be complete hooey, might be the reason Pogacar runs before he races.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,277
Posted By One Wheel

If my hypothesis is correct, then most of the...

If my hypothesis is correct, then most of the difference would be in muscular fatigue levels, and secondarily a slight long-range power increase. Deadlifters aren't standing on their toes, because...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,277
Posted By One Wheel

Because lateral support is more important than...

Because lateral support is more important than longitudinal flexibility, and it's impossible for me to get wide enough pedals, I currently use Bont VayporS shoes. Solid carbon sole, some of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,277
Posted By One Wheel

Yes, I think so. It's pretty well accepted at...

Yes, I think so. It's pretty well accepted at this point that they were losing speed running narrow tires at high pressures, and low arms for TT position. The chance they're missing some other gain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,277
Posted By One Wheel

The muscles that flex the foot can add (a little)...

The muscles that flex the foot can add (a little) power/ length to the pedal stroke. The upper leg muscles are stronger, but the calf and foot muscles are all part of the same chain. Runners don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,277
Posted By One Wheel

Stop me where I go wrong: More muscle groups...

Stop me where I go wrong:

More muscle groups producing power means more power for less fatigue.

The feet have (usually underdeveloped) muscles.

Stiff shoes bypass the power- producing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 657
Posted By One Wheel

The price difference between butyl and latex is...

The price difference between butyl and latex is fairly small, but TPU are quite a bit more expensive.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 657
Posted By One Wheel

When I looked before, and again a quick check...

When I looked before, and again a quick check just now, I'm finding latex tubes starting at $15 each plus shipping. I saved a couple of bucks getting them on ebay, but it's entirely possible that as...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-17-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 582
Posted By One Wheel

"GravelKing+" (?) 35mm measure 34.5mm on a 14mm...

"GravelKing+" (?) 35mm measure 34.5mm on a 14mm internal rim width with a tube, and 36mm tubeless on 15mm internal rim width for me. My LBS owner said it mostly runs by brand, and Panaracer mostly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 657
Posted By One Wheel

Fairly shallow profile rims, and an air...

Fairly shallow profile rims, and an air compressor. The talc seems like a good tip.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 657
Posted By One Wheel

The canvas stuff is what I've got. Maybe I should...

The canvas stuff is what I've got. Maybe I should just stick to butyl tubes for now, it kind of sounds like latex might be best suited to applications that would otherwise work with tubeless, but the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-24, 10:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 657
Posted By One Wheel

I think the rim tape is good, but if pushing the...

I think the rim tape is good, but if pushing the pump head on is a problem that may be it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 657
Posted By One Wheel

Latex tubes - junk, or did I do it wrong?

I got 2 of the cheapest not-obviously-shady latex tubes on ebay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/185599339532) for my experimental poor man's TT bike. Less than 30 miles later both tubes have failed next to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 531
Posted By One Wheel

Check rims and spokes front and back. I had bad...

Check rims and spokes front and back. I had bad bearings in front that I thought were causing a ticking from the front hub. The bearings were bad, but I'm pretty sure the actual issue was a spoke...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By One Wheel

I just got the top ones, except in 35mm. I put...

I just got the top ones, except in 35mm. I put them on the scale before installing them, but forgot the weight. I want to say it was 294g each, but that could just be a random number. Really happy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,067
Posted By One Wheel

I have almost exactly the same bike as OP. This...

I have almost exactly the same bike as OP. This is correct: new wheels are a dime a dozen, and these specs are exactly what you need. The biggest hangup is if you want the paired spokes like the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-14-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,440
Posted By One Wheel

I just put 170mm cranks on my bike, from 175. I'm...

I just put 170mm cranks on my bike, from 175. I'm not riding a totally different bike, but it's not at all imperceptible.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,742
Posted By One Wheel

Then what is?

Then what is?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,742
Posted By One Wheel

Nope, just having fun thinking outside the box.

Nope, just having fun thinking outside the box.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,742
Posted By One Wheel

74, no more, no less. Maybe my original idea...

74, no more, no less.

Maybe my original idea could work with strong clutches.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,742
Posted By One Wheel

Doubling down, not beating a dead horse: How...

Doubling down, not beating a dead horse:

How hard would it be to install a small motor in a rear derailleur upper pulley wheel? Much easier if you've got a battery stuck on there already. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,387
Posted By One Wheel

#1 not nearly as many updates as an AI looking at...

#1 not nearly as many updates as an AI looking at a satellite picture and saying "that looks like a road."
#2 should be, not is. Unless the landowner is intentionally and maliciously setting trip...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,387
Posted By One Wheel

No, it's not causing a problem for me, mostly...

No, it's not causing a problem for me, mostly because it's a dead end so nobody bothers.

Maps are being done wrong:

1. Maps should be based on official maps, showing public,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,387
Posted By One Wheel

Should I have to put a sign on my driveway? It's...

Should I have to put a sign on my driveway? It's on publicly available maps, but it is and always has been private land. The landowner should not be liable for trespassers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,387
Posted By One Wheel

I think this is a common problem with available...

I think this is a common problem with available digital maps. There's a road near me that many maps (although not official government maps) show as a through road that, when you get to the end of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,742
Posted By One Wheel

Mutually, then. To quote my brother on an...

Mutually, then. To quote my brother on an entirely unrelated topic many years ago: "I have my doubts, and wish to keep them." Cheers!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,387
Posted By One Wheel

I'll pull this up on my computer later and play...

I'll pull this up on my computer later and play with it. Your first sample map ends just about 6 or 7 miles south of my house: I've ridden most of those roads. Your surface classification is not very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,742
Posted By One Wheel

I was not trying to be illogical or unreasonable....

I was not trying to be illogical or unreasonable. I apologize for causing offense, and hold on to the slim hope that my aspirational predictions will someday come true.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,742
Posted By One Wheel

I understand that my skepticism of electronic...

I understand that my skepticism of electronic shifting may be misplaced. What I don't understand is the apparent hostility toward my skepticism. Is electronic shifting really that much better for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,742
Posted By One Wheel

Shimano, yes. I like everything else about SRAM,...

Shimano, yes. I like everything else about SRAM, though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,742
Posted By One Wheel

I've only ridden DoubleTap around the block a few...

I've only ridden DoubleTap around the block a few times, but I was very impressed. I tried both Shimano and SRAM electronic at the same time. First, I didn't like the feel. Second, for the SRAM I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,742
Posted By One Wheel

I am well aware that my prediction is wishful. I...

I am well aware that my prediction is wishful. I am also aware that manufacturers monitor, on some level, forums and YouTube comments. If all of the comments amount to "electronic shifting is the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,742
Posted By One Wheel

Sometimes it is. We just tend to forget about the...

Sometimes it is. We just tend to forget about the discarded progress.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,742
Posted By One Wheel

Change is rarely linear.

Change is rarely linear.
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