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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-17, 08:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,241
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Chainline is a big deal Slaninar brought up. ...

Chainline is a big deal Slaninar brought up.

If you watch a pro cyclist, you'll see them use the big ring or the little ring in situations where they could get the exact same gear ratio on the...
Forum: Touring
01-17-17, 08:39 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,511
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Lots of great responses here. SO many variables....

Lots of great responses here. SO many variables. Terrain, fitness, etc.

I mean, for me; a short ride is an hour or less. An average ride is about 2 hours. And a long ride is 4 hours or more. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-17, 08:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,749
Posted By RomansFiveEight

I don't commute with my bike; but what I bring on...

I don't commute with my bike; but what I bring on a ride:

2x tubes
1x Multi-tool with a chain tool
(I don't bring a patch kit because, honestly, if I've had such bad luck I've burned through...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-17-17, 08:30 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 15,162
Posted By RomansFiveEight

I guess I don't understand why the ride share...

I guess I don't understand why the ride share program and the helmet law make the two incompatible. Why isn't it a simple case of making rental helmets available, and frequent users just bringing...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-17, 10:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,531
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Nashbars customer service is insanely good, and I...

Nashbars customer service is insanely good, and I LOVE my CR5. I love the way it looks, the way it rides... and the price!

I've upgraded the wheels (Ultegra WH-6800's), I upgraded the tires to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-18-16, 08:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,932
Posted By RomansFiveEight

I've plateaued a bit here. Still holding 254.

I've plateaued a bit here. Still holding 254.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-11-16, 06:54 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

We're in the February thread!

We're in the February thread!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-10-16, 11:33 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 23,273
Posted By RomansFiveEight

It does seem bizarre to do all that work and not...

It does seem bizarre to do all that work and not file the paperwork and make sure that it gets 'recorded'. But then, it really might be all for the personal achievement. In the world of wikipedia...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-06-16, 03:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,485
Posted By RomansFiveEight

$7 batteries link...

$7 batteries link (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-CR2032-Lithium-Coin-Cell/dp/B008XBK7PG/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1454792206&sr=1-2&keywords=cr2032)

$7 (or so) for enough CR2032 batteries to last...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-04-16, 09:31 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,932
Posted By RomansFiveEight

254.8. Goal for the month is 245.

254.8. Goal for the month is 245.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-26-16, 02:25 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

256.8.

256.8.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-24-16, 08:31 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

258!

258!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-21-16, 02:21 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

How did you figure the 2,000 calories a day? ...

How did you figure the 2,000 calories a day? Just curious.

Rather than simple sugars, consider other forms of good energy like carbs. A banana, oatmeal, or some other high-carb low-calorie food...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-15-16, 11:55 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

I wouldn't read into the detox stuff too much. ...

I wouldn't read into the detox stuff too much. Our bodies waste system is designed to be at work all the time and doesn't need to be "cleaned out". But it can be a great way to get some of the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-15-16, 11:49 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Down to 259 today. Find some...

Down to 259 today.




Find some healthier, alternative snacks. Veggies are great. I always have some broccoli around.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-14-16, 02:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,915
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Actually yes I'm using road shoes. But I am...

Actually yes I'm using road shoes. But I am using SPD cleats. I'm using Shimano road shoes that support either cleat. I just liked the idea of a two sided pedal. Not that the cleats make a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-14-16, 01:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,915
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Push, scrape, pull, kick is how I've always...

Push, scrape, pull, kick is how I've always 'heard it'. Admittedly, though I do drills where I try to pedal in circles, I do most of my pedaling by just 'pushing down'. Clipless still works wonders...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-14-16, 12:47 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Haha! Whatever works! I too will be...

Haha!

Whatever works! I too will be rewarding myself with a road bike later this year. Haven't completely decided but I've got some ideas.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-14-16, 12:36 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

When I buy clothes I tend to buy them 'tight'. ...

When I buy clothes I tend to buy them 'tight'. So I get to wear them longer. I have clothes that I bought and wore for a couple of months and now are huge on me. And clothes that I wore when I was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-14-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Overnight fluctuations are usually the result of...

Overnight fluctuations are usually the result of something else, like water or just needing to poop. That's why I like the daily weigh-ins. Becacuse it means you don't step on the scale on a day...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-13-16, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,198
Posted By RomansFiveEight

I've seen the result of it 'going bad'. A woman...

I've seen the result of it 'going bad'. A woman I knew lost 300lbs after surgery. And several years later, developed necrotic tissue and an infection and ended up having large portions of her...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-12-16, 11:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,198
Posted By RomansFiveEight

I hate to give unsolicited advice but bariatric...

I hate to give unsolicited advice but bariatric surgery is very permanent. If you can lose the 40lbs to get to it, you can lose the rest. It CAN be done. Restrict your calorie in take, pay close...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-12-16, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 911
Posted By RomansFiveEight

More and more pro athletes are skipping the...

More and more pro athletes are skipping the stretching entirely. It's no longer considered to be the injury-preventer it once was; pre or post. BUT, if it makes you feel better, then by all means...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-12-16, 10:46 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Forgot to check in yesterday but; holding steady...

Forgot to check in yesterday but; holding steady at 260 as of yesterday morning. So down 2lbs in the last two weeks; 2lbs one week, none the next! Which is kind of par for the course for me. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-11-16, 10:59 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,485
Posted By RomansFiveEight

I use this one: ...

I use this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Docooler%C2%AE-Compatible-Garmin-Forerunner-011-02209-00/dp/B00KNQG7RQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452531512&sr=8-1&keywords=ant%2B+USB

Works great.

Here's an...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-11-16, 12:10 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,485
Posted By RomansFiveEight

If you bought the 'smart' trainer it should've...

If you bought the 'smart' trainer it should've come with the inRide pod, but it might already be installed. Looks like this:

497784

And yes, you need a PC. It doesn't have to be a laptop, a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-10-16, 01:53 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

At the end of the day, I had to finally decide...

At the end of the day, I had to finally decide that eating unhealthy is not an acceptable decision for me; period. So I'll go, but I'm not going to eat shakes or hot dogs (in that example). Almost...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-09-16, 03:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,408
Posted By RomansFiveEight

If I get 14 miles in tomorrow, then I'll hit 100...

If I get 14 miles in tomorrow, then I'll hit 100 miles.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-09-16, 10:47 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Weighing once a day, at the same time of day,...

Weighing once a day, at the same time of day, with the same clothing is usually the best bet. For a lot of us (myself included) that means first thing in the AM after we get up, in the "buff".
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-07-16, 01:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,485
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Try it now. I'm running the latest version...

Try it now.

I'm running the latest version of the inRide pod and it works great. I actually didn't try it at first because elsewhere you mentioned that it didn't work, but then I read elsewhere...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-07-16, 10:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,485
Posted By RomansFiveEight

It's just a part of the cycling lexicon. To be...

It's just a part of the cycling lexicon. To be "dropped" or to be "off the back" simply means to fall behind the group. It's not necessarily an insult or anything like that. It's simply "what it's...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-07-16, 10:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,427
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Absolutely. It's a lifelong commitment.

Absolutely. It's a lifelong commitment.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-07-16, 09:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,485
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Thanks so much! Can't wait to see how it...

Thanks so much! Can't wait to see how it continues and improves. It's definitely fun. I really like the new flat route.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-07-16, 09:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,427
Posted By RomansFiveEight

THIS. Your metabolism is probably fine, it's...

THIS.

Your metabolism is probably fine, it's not "slow". You're either less active and/or eating too much (probably both). Actually, the heavier you are, the faster your metabolism.

There's...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-07-16, 09:42 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Good place to start! I weighed in this morning...

Good place to start! I weighed in this morning and haven't lost for the last two days, but did lose half a pound a couple days ago. Be forewarned that daily weighing takes some getting used to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-06-16, 07:54 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

One could just make their Strava profile private...

One could just make their Strava profile private and not accept any followers. But, I like the social aspect of it. It's cool to see how everyone elses riding is going. And the 'kudos' are nice...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-06-16, 04:34 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

A smidge under 12 Zwift miles today after...

A smidge under 12 Zwift miles today after yesterdays tough-but-fun 2w/kg ride. Was a slow run, I'm definitely fatigued. Tomorrow is a rest day; due purely to schedule. I'll be out of town for a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-06-16, 12:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,915
Posted By RomansFiveEight

On my motorcycle I wear 'motorcycle boots'. And...

On my motorcycle I wear 'motorcycle boots'. And what makes them 'motorcycle boots' is that they are very very stiff, with a firm, stiff sole (not as stiff as cycling shoes), made from thick leather....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-06-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Maybe not. Weight loss is really fast,...

Maybe not. Weight loss is really fast, frequently, at the beginning. Your body is still a little 'used' to your former higher calorie intake.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-06-16, 12:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,915
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Clipless for me is one of those "never going back...

Clipless for me is one of those "never going back things". It's as much having my foot on the exact same point every single time, every single stroke as anything. But yeah, it feels more secure; it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-06-16, 12:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,528
Posted By RomansFiveEight

* Get under 200lbs * Ride 2,000 miles *...

* Get under 200lbs
* Ride 2,000 miles
* Participate in a group ride
* Complete a metric century
* Become supreme overlord of the universe.

I am willing to compromise on one goal; but no more...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-05-16, 11:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,002
Posted By RomansFiveEight

The health benefits of cycling actually outweigh...

The health benefits of cycling actually outweigh the risks. In other words, while cyclists are more likely to be injured on the roads; they are so much less likely to have certain diseases and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-05-16, 06:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,485
Posted By RomansFiveEight

The road machine "smart" comes bundled with the...

The road machine "smart" comes bundled with the inRide pod. When I looked though, it was like $100 more; and the pod can be bought separately for $75 on Amazon. That's the route I went. So,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-05-16, 10:58 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,571
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Funny how that works, huh? :P

Funny how that works, huh? :P
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-05-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,485
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Just keep in mind that there's a big difference...

Just keep in mind that there's a big difference between the "zPower" and "virtual power" supported trainers. Not to say you won't have fun, or have a good without, with a virtual power trainer (of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-05-16, 10:42 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,485
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Bluetooth works with Zwift but it's in beta and a...

Bluetooth works with Zwift but it's in beta and a little finnicky as of yet. You need to pair through a smartphone, you can't pair directly to the machine you're running Zwift on even if it supports...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-05-16, 10:00 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,485
Posted By RomansFiveEight

I'll be there!

I'll be there!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-05-16, 07:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,567
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Yeah; I agree. But I still think the diet needs...

Yeah; I agree. But I still think the diet needs to be balanced. There are also other issues; like how sugary foods increase appetite.

I don't restrict carbs myself; but carbs are pretty heavy...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-05-16, 07:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,567
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Journaling is the important part. It takes...

Journaling is the important part. It takes tweaking. The scale, at the end of the day, is the most honest thing you've got. If you're meeting your goals, then your food intake and exercise level...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-04-16, 07:50 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,485
Posted By RomansFiveEight

Yeah it's kind of a "blast to everyone" type chat...

Yeah it's kind of a "blast to everyone" type chat feature using the mobile app. There are lots of great 3rd party solutions though if you want to do a group only chat; like a voice chat system like...
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