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Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-22, 09:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,088
Posted By esarhaddon

It is not downtube or bar-end, but I have been...

It is not downtube or bar-end, but I have been running Gevenalle shifters (Microshift bolted onto the front of the brake lever) on my cross bike this year, and they have been great. Really smooth...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-02-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,596
Posted By esarhaddon

There are a couple of reasons I can think of that...

There are a couple of reasons I can think of that Club event would be more fitting for than a meetup.

1. Starts in the pens and the finish line will be the same for everyone unlike a meetup, so...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-18-22, 02:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,487
Posted By esarhaddon

Yes. It is already visible on the specific race...

Yes. It is already visible on the specific race result pages. You do have to enable that column if you are looking at someone's profile to see what height they were for an event.

And yes. Zwift...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-17-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,056
Posted By esarhaddon

There is a bug in meetups that can cause people...

There is a bug in meetups that can cause people to ride around with absurd speeds no matter their power, so that might be an explanation for why they were riding so quickly with such low power.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-16-21, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,321
Posted By esarhaddon

Not being able to see the clock was the reason...

Not being able to see the clock was the reason the first thing I did with the new RGT app when I started it up was to press ALT-ENTER to put it in windowed mode on Windows 10!
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-14-21, 10:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,321
Posted By esarhaddon

As you do more magic roads the visuals do get a...

As you do more magic roads the visuals do get a little bit boring, but I have done that Sparks loop in real life (I grew up in Sparks). The gradients matchup well with the real world, so it really...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-13-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,321
Posted By esarhaddon

Good ride! Yep. RGT is great for those...

Good ride!

Yep. RGT is great for those non-paying customers, since anyone can join any open event. The magic roads could be a bit more interesting visually, but they still do a good job of making...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,250
Posted By esarhaddon

The best bike calculator I have found to try to...

The best bike calculator I have found to try to match contact points on different bikes if I know the geometry or can measure things with the bike in hand.

https://www.bikegeocalc.com/

edit ......
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,295
Posted By esarhaddon

There is a connectIQ data field for Garmin...

There is a connectIQ data field for Garmin devices that allows you to dual record multiple power meters to the same fit file. (ANT+ Power Meter by takura87 -...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-04-21, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,891,962
Posted By esarhaddon

The blue was probably more than half of the...

The blue was probably more than half of the reason I purchased the frame when I saw it. Measuring the weights before I built the bike up, the bare frame was 2.35 kg(!), the fork is 0.53 kg and the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-04-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,891,962
Posted By esarhaddon

Found a new 2017 Bombtrack Hook 2 steel frame and...

Found a new 2017 Bombtrack Hook 2 steel frame and built it up with some new wheels and my older 6700 triple groupset + mech discs. One ride down done, and I am enjoying the wider rubber compared to...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-18-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,721
Posted By esarhaddon

Zwift is good for many things, but not riding a...

Zwift is good for many things, but not riding a route that is not in Zwift.

Look at RGT's magic roads. That will do exactly what you are looking for if you make sure you upload good, smooth gpx...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-16-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,288
Posted By esarhaddon

The Tron bike is called the Zwift Concept Z1 in...

The Tron bike is called the Zwift Concept Z1 in your garage.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1163x681/screenshot_2020_12_16_144033_c78830516ba20eb41e114a2b96c0da1bdae0e557.png
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-11-20, 09:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,172
Posted By esarhaddon

I don't think the companion app can start a...

I don't think the companion app can start a workout (or change it) after you have started a ride. I have though never tried to do this, but I have also not seen an option for that in the companion...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-11-20, 04:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,172
Posted By esarhaddon

Going back to the original post. Yes, the...

Going back to the original post.

Yes, the Zwift Companion App can act at a bluetooth bridge, so if you don't have bluetooth or ANT+ on the PC you can use it to connect your sensors. I never had...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-07-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,818
Posted By esarhaddon

Yeah. RGT certainly has made it hard for...

Yeah. RGT certainly has made it hard for themselves with the two device requirement. I have a PC (with an ANT+ dongle), and an iphone, so I use the PC as my RGT screen, and the phone as a controller....
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-07-20, 08:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,818
Posted By esarhaddon

I can't comment on using a Bolt to control a...

I can't comment on using a Bolt to control a trainer, but if you want zwift visuals just connect the trainer for power in the zwift pairing screen but NOT controllable. That way zwift gets the power...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-05-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,689
Posted By esarhaddon

Yeah RGT (formerly known as Road Grand Tours) is...

Yeah RGT (formerly known as Road Grand Tours) is a different platform, and I think you are right that they certainly have an uphill battle on their hands to get enough riders to thrive. Zwift is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-05-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,689
Posted By esarhaddon

Project Echelon is running their events on RGT...

Project Echelon is running their events on RGT for the winter. The first Amateurs' race is this weekend, with the start of the Pro series next week I think.

edit. Added link -...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-05-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,689
Posted By esarhaddon

This is funny as a person that has never raced...

This is funny as a person that has never raced IRL, but did buy a USAC license for the USAC races on zwift this summer. I didn't think to try to upgrade my license from novice due to the fact I raced...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-23-20, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By esarhaddon

A triple's issues on smart trainers are the same...

A triple's issues on smart trainers are the same as outside. More fiddly front shifting, but with more gears. I used a Triple for many months with my KICKR Core and having a wide gear range was nice...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-22-20, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 836
Posted By esarhaddon

Looks like an 11-28 cassette in Shane Miller's...

Looks like an 11-28 cassette in Shane Miller's review video. Also, 3600 watts and 24% seem like overkill unless you are heavy and powerful enough to overpower other trainers' resistance when at low...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-22-20, 04:03 PM
Replies: 17,819
Views: 1,465,760
Posted By esarhaddon

I really enjoy zwift race series like the Tuesday...

I really enjoy zwift race series like the Tuesday special 3R Races (this month being the Sundown series). If you can pick a consistent time each week, you end up racing the same group of people most...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-20, 08:43 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 10,802
Posted By esarhaddon

The SportTracks v3 standalone program has an...

The SportTracks v3 standalone program has an end-of-life message if you open it up (though it still seems to work) - Zone Five Software | ST3 End of Life Notification...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-20, 01:43 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,718
Posted By esarhaddon

I would like to see strava allow me to put the...

I would like to see strava allow me to put the people I follow on different tabs on the Dashboard Activity Feed. Currently, other people can join clubs and I can section off my feed by those clubs,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-20, 04:18 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 21,833
Posted By esarhaddon

If you want to make a segment type thing in...

If you want to make a segment type thing in Golden Cheetah. Right click on the Interval you want to make a segment of in the Interval Pane of the Sidebar and select 'Create a Route Segment'. Then you...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-23-20, 11:29 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 22,088
Posted By esarhaddon

This is a bit late, but that looks to be the...

This is a bit late, but that looks to be the timed group ride type and not a ride/race by distance ... in those events the positions are pretty much meaningless. (I have seen speculation on the zp...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-23-20, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,203
Posted By esarhaddon

I think that because Zwift opens the API for...

I think that because Zwift opens the API for Zwiftpower, Zwifthacks and others to write useful tools to use Zwift ... they see little point to them putting development resources to duplicating the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-25-20, 10:46 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 41,298
Posted By esarhaddon

I am on DSL but not WiFi. Only 12 down, 1 up.

I am on DSL but not WiFi. Only 12 down, 1 up.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-25-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 41,298
Posted By esarhaddon

I was bored just now so timed how long it takes...

I was bored just now so timed how long it takes for my computer (Win10, 4790K, GTX1660) to open Zwift. 22 secs from hitting 'lets go' to the pairing screen. 1 second from 'Ride' to starting in London...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-25-20, 10:24 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 41,298
Posted By esarhaddon

Normally how long course loading takes depends on...

Normally how long course loading takes depends on what world the course choose is in. If you always ride in the world of the day then the course does not need extra loading time, but if you always...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-20, 11:28 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,682
Posted By esarhaddon

1. 202 miles 2. 38 miles 3. 15 miles?

1. 202 miles
2. 38 miles
3. 15 miles?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,335
Posted By esarhaddon

I always assumed that this was just the Zwift...

I always assumed that this was just the Zwift display rounding the actual target wattage to the nearest 5 watts for intervals where the intensity is defined as a percentage of FTP.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-10-20, 08:07 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 41,298
Posted By esarhaddon

Jon Mayfield mentions persistent bugs that crop...

Jon Mayfield mentions persistent bugs that crop up if you continually switch worlds in the Zwiftcast podcast episode #65 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=65) (1:04:30...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-15-19, 10:30 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 41,298
Posted By esarhaddon

Racing while pedaling a bike on a trainer and...

Racing while pedaling a bike on a trainer and directing a bike avatar within a world based on sort of realistic physics seems racing-a-bike-like enough to me for the UCI to be interested in virtual...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-14-19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 41,298
Posted By esarhaddon

Why shouldn't Zwift try to legitimize e-racing....

Why shouldn't Zwift try to legitimize e-racing. It is different enough to actual bike racing to be its own thing. Also, why shouldn't the UCI be interested in e-sport racing? I do not understand. Do...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-11-19, 09:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,542
Posted By esarhaddon

I think zwift goes with the idea that if you are...

I think zwift goes with the idea that if you are heavier you are probably also taller, so that takes care of the CdA difference between light and heavy riders. It certainly works on average, but...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-11-19, 03:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,542
Posted By esarhaddon

The CdA in Zwift is dependent on height, bike and...

The CdA in Zwift is dependent on height, bike and wheel choice but not really weight at least according to zwiftinsider.com, who has a bunch of speed tests on various heights, weights, power, and...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-08-19, 12:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,542
Posted By esarhaddon

FTP and Testing. I think the Ramp Test is a fine...

FTP and Testing. I think the Ramp Test is a fine way to get you into the ballpark for finding an FTP to set the intensity of your interval workouts. If a workout program is too hard, just lower your...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-18, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 661
Posted By esarhaddon

You may want to search for 'Giro Garibaldi 2018'...

You may want to search for 'Giro Garibaldi 2018' to download the roadbook. It should have all of the important climbs.

I would post a link, but I am still years away with my posting rate from...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-17, 03:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 15,587
Posted By esarhaddon

I bought a Chinese frame for ~$400 off of Ebay...

I bought a Chinese frame for ~$400 off of Ebay back in July from seller 88bike, which I think is one of the Ebay sellers for Flyxii.

I did have a problem getting the exact frame I ordered...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-13, 11:49 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,333
Posted By esarhaddon

Did that once to keep my hands from being scraped...

Did that once to keep my hands from being scraped up ... broke my collarbone instead.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-11, 02:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,868
Posted By esarhaddon

Maybe you live too far outside of downtown to get...

Maybe you live too far outside of downtown to get the Over-the-Air signal, but you can get NBC Universal Sports with an antenna on channel 5.3.
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