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07-26-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 11,703
Posted By mr_pedro

No you were not unclear. Maybe all of the...

No you were not unclear. Maybe all of the responses above were not clear: Tightening all bolts and screws to appropriate torque is the job of the store that sold you the bike, not the manufacturer....
07-26-23, 02:33 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 11,703
Posted By mr_pedro

Tightening screws properly is exactly what the...

Tightening screws properly is exactly what the LBS is paid for and is their responsibility. I also don't understand the argument of the OP that somehow the LBS "delivering thousand and thousands of...
07-25-23, 02:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,965
Posted By mr_pedro

Lol, I guess there are cramps and CRAMPS. Sounds...

Lol, I guess there are cramps and CRAMPS. Sounds like you never had a CRAMPS.

I don't have them often but when I have cramps, often laying in bed after exercise, I can feel something coming up and...
07-25-23, 01:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 675
Posted By mr_pedro

Any estimated power or calorie number during a...

Any estimated power or calorie number during a bike ride that is not measuring power directly can be off by say up to 50%, and that is if everything is set up correctly. Your tool might not know...
07-24-23, 03:10 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,336
Posted By mr_pedro

I don't think your body cares about the price of...

I don't think your body cares about the price of carbs. For nutrition during exercise actually the processed carbs that are faster to absorb (which normally is why they are "bad"), are not only...
07-23-23, 01:29 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,336
Posted By mr_pedro

Why not, other than that it might not have enough...

Why not, other than that it might not have enough sugar for certain needs on the bike, I don’t see anything wrong.
07-21-23, 03:59 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,336
Posted By mr_pedro

How much you need for a 3+ hour ride totally...

How much you need for a 3+ hour ride totally depends on how much you are pushing yourself. It can go from just plain water to 100+ grams of sugars per hour.
If you are going at a tempo where you can...
07-19-23, 05:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,336
Posted By mr_pedro

Indeed, 400-500 kCals/hr, even for an amateur...

Indeed, 400-500 kCals/hr, even for an amateur cyclist would be a fairly relaxed ride.
Peformance driven athletes are not worried at all about burning fat rather than glycogen. Just like anyone else,...
01-06-23, 04:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,531
Posted By mr_pedro

These are just 2 units to measure energy and 1...

These are just 2 units to measure energy and 1 calorie is about 4.2 Joule like you found above.
With the added note as mentioned in above posts, that food labels and when we normally talking about...
11-24-22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,208
Posted By mr_pedro

You have probably connected to the trainer...

You have probably connected to the trainer sensors as if it were the sensors of a bike.
on the main Home Screen, on the bottom right click Training and then Indoor Trainer, here you can connect to...
11-02-22, 08:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,392
Posted By mr_pedro

The chain needs to be rated for 7 speed, the...

The chain needs to be rated for 7 speed, the determines the width of the chain and you should not mix with other types.
For what length is concerned, normally you buy a chain that is too long and...
08-24-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,663
Posted By mr_pedro

I get about the same for my 25 mm tires. Depends...

I get about the same for my 25 mm tires. Depends on your weight, surface conditions and speed.
More weight is more pressured, more speed is more pressure and better surface conditions is more...
08-24-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 201
Posted By mr_pedro

One thing to check could be if the derailleur...

One thing to check could be if the derailleur hanger is straight, but you need a special tool. for that. If it gets bent you will typically be able to get the gears working one one side of the...
02-24-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,866
Posted By mr_pedro

An average is just an average. There is also a...

An average is just an average. There is also a lot more that determines speed than just age.
Almost anyone you encounter will be going slower or faster than what the table has for their age.
02-24-22, 06:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,150
Posted By mr_pedro

Perhaps this is not what you want to hear, but...

Perhaps this is not what you want to hear, but what comes to mind is that if you need to be able to touch the ground with your feet while sitting, your bike handling skills might not be on-par to...
02-08-22, 06:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,445
Posted By mr_pedro

Normal rules of what is healthy are different...

Normal rules of what is healthy are different when you are doing endurance sports. Normally having a lot of processed sugars as part of your diet has all sorts of drawbacks. However, during long and...
09-17-21, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 913
Posted By mr_pedro

Yes, it works fine on a phone or tablet. I can...

Yes, it works fine on a phone or tablet. I can run it on in the background on an iPad and watch a tv show on the same iPad.
If the screen of the phone is large enough, is up to you.
08-20-21, 05:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,806
Posted By mr_pedro

Regarding nutrition, you can just eat normally...

Regarding nutrition, you can just eat normally before the ride, the question becomes what to eat during the ride.

It depends a lot on how fast you are going relative to your limit. For very hard...
08-20-21, 04:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,786
Posted By mr_pedro

Used to do it when I was more into intermitted...

Used to do it when I was more into intermitted fasting. Would go at 7am for about 2.5 hour rides, going hard uphill and relaxed riding on the flats, burning about 2000 kcal, was a bit on the limit of...
08-20-21, 04:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,443
Posted By mr_pedro

Two possible options are: RGT has a free...

Two possible options are:

RGT has a free option: https://www.rgtcycling.com/
You can ride in a virtual world with bots and other riders like in Zwift.

If you have a Garmin unit, it is possible...
08-20-21, 03:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,281
Posted By mr_pedro

When I did a bike fit, they started with the...

When I did a bike fit, they started with the cleats and feet. Almost everyone can do with shims under the cleats and replacing the standard soles that come with the shoes.
The shims make the surface...
08-17-21, 04:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,991
Posted By mr_pedro

This. Also you should look into how to...

This.

Also you should look into how to tighten the headset:

Loosen bolts in picture #1
Remove the cap, make sure that the plug is at the level of the bolts in picture #1 and tighten enough...
08-16-21, 11:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,753
Posted By mr_pedro

Your curve being almost flat from 1 min out is...

Your curve being almost flat from 1 min out is just because you haven’t done any all-out efforts yet in the 1 to 5 minute range. You can instantly increase the curve by going out and doing these...
08-16-21, 08:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,753
Posted By mr_pedro

What you are looking for is something like this: ...

What you are looking for is something like this:

https://www.cyclinganalytics.com/blog/2012/06/watts-kg-on-the-power-curve

This table gives an idea of what the max power would be for different...
08-14-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 982
Posted By mr_pedro

If you multiply the average Wattage by 3.6 that...

If you multiply the average Wattage by 3.6 that roughly gives you the Calories burned per hour. Using this formula, 90W for 25 minutes gives 135 Cal.
Also, sweating on a stationary with no...
05-26-21, 05:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,543
Posted By mr_pedro

I doubt that any Calorie calculation would take...

I doubt that any Calorie calculation would take that into account. If power data is used, it is just translating total amount of work in kJ to a total amount of energie from food in kcalorie. This...
05-12-21, 08:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,287
Posted By mr_pedro

You can get the same intensity on less steep...

You can get the same intensity on less steep climbs or even on flat roads. It just means you need to go faster. Difference is that on a steep hill you need to apply the power or you fall over, while...
05-11-21, 02:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,460
Posted By mr_pedro

Also, you don't want to eat during the ride even...

Also, you don't want to eat during the ride even close to what you burn during the ride. Because if you are even remotely in shape, then you are able to burn far more than what you can digest during...
05-10-21, 04:43 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,732
Posted By mr_pedro

Not much drafting of e-bikes here in the...

Not much drafting of e-bikes here in the Netherlands. Over here e-bikes are either restricted to 17 mph or they are of the speedpedelec type that can do 30 mph. So they are either too slow or too...
05-10-21, 04:32 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,075
Posted By mr_pedro

If I was in this situation, I would place my bike...

If I was in this situation, I would place my bike on the left third of the lane and then while turning left I would move back to the right part of the lane. Because this lane is also for going...
05-10-21, 04:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,460
Posted By mr_pedro

And also 275W avg for 5-6 hours is elite pro...

And also 275W avg for 5-6 hours is elite pro cycling territory.
05-10-21, 04:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,460
Posted By mr_pedro

The efficiency thing is as much a problem for...

The efficiency thing is as much a problem for Strava estimates as it is for power meter results. Both calorie estimates need to make an assumption of the human efficiency in producing power.
05-07-21, 04:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,547
Posted By mr_pedro

With longer cranks you need to bring the saddle...

With longer cranks you need to bring the saddle and handlebar down to be able to reach the pedal in bottom position in the same way.
That will give less wind resistance since you are lower on the...
04-27-21, 10:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,607
Posted By mr_pedro

You can use it to for example for pacing yourself...

You can use it to for example for pacing yourself up a long climb or to train at a particular intensity.
For this you need to know your heart rate zones. One test is to go as hard as possible at a...
03-04-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,977
Posted By mr_pedro

Looks like the hard thing with fixed trainers is...

Looks like the hard thing with fixed trainers is finding one that is controllable. Otherwise any recumbent trainer will do if a speedsensor can be attached, or if pedals with power meter can be...
03-04-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,977
Posted By mr_pedro

Looks like people can just attach some recumbents...

Looks like people can just attach some recumbents straight on a Wahoo Kickr, no MacGyver skills needed:

Zwift on a VTX - BentRider Online Forums...
03-04-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,460
Posted By mr_pedro

Gotcha, always good to stay hydrated. I used to...

Gotcha, always good to stay hydrated.
I used to always need a towel to cover the bike and although I had a fan, after the warming up sweat would start dripping continuously for the threshold and...
03-04-21, 04:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,460
Posted By mr_pedro

If you need to drink that much more water on the...

If you need to drink that much more water on the trainer because of much more sweating, perhaps you could look into extra ventilation? Ideally there is not a pool of sweat on the ground afterwards.
03-04-21, 04:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,477
Posted By mr_pedro

It is pretty cool. And it is not just about the...

It is pretty cool. And it is not just about the interval intensities, but the entire training program that is determined by ML.
Automatically adjusting every workout depending on performance or if...
03-03-21, 11:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,477
Posted By mr_pedro

The ramp test is not just a max test over a short...

The ramp test is not just a max test over a short interval to estimate your longer duration power. It actually takes more like 20 min to do and exhausts the anaerobic system in the process. It varies...
03-03-21, 08:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,977
Posted By mr_pedro

The most low tech solution is if you can attach a...

The most low tech solution is if you can attach a Bluetooth / Ant+ speed sensor to your indoor bike. This means that Rouvy or Zwift won’t be able to control the resistance, but it will move you along...
03-02-21, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3,765
Views: 467,602
Posted By mr_pedro

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Well, it is exactly that argument that the Dutch cycling federation makes for not promoting helmet wear for regular daily cycling. The claim is even that the health benefits for the entire population...
03-02-21, 10:17 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,195
Posted By mr_pedro

That comment is so far off, you either...

That comment is so far off, you either misinterpreted my comment or you don't know what you are talking about.


I am doing a hard ride for 1-2 hours burning between 800-1600 Cal, at most two days...
03-02-21, 03:57 AM
Replies: 3,765
Views: 467,602
Posted By mr_pedro

Regarding your point D, the downside to focusing...

Regarding your point D, the downside to focusing on helmet usage is that the underlying premise is always that cycling is a dangerous activity. That discourages people from using their bikes for...
03-02-21, 12:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,081
Posted By mr_pedro

Do you still want Rouvy to control the resistance...

Do you still want Rouvy to control the resistance of the bike? How would that work if the video is not at the same spot you are?
If the video is decoupled from your power output on the bike, isn't...
03-01-21, 11:59 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,195
Posted By mr_pedro

I have cycled a lot of miles while fasted and it...

I have cycled a lot of miles while fasted and it feels great. I only do it for my slow rides though. For any effort longer than an hour or so at anything close to your limits, you start to need...
02-28-21, 11:38 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,989
Posted By mr_pedro

That might not say what you think it is. It does...

That might not say what you think it is. It does not mean that people are now expected to live those 1 or 3 years shorter.

Main reason is that the higher mortality experienced in the last year is...
02-27-21, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,879
Posted By mr_pedro

It sounds like the future. Most likely at the...

It sounds like the future. Most likely at the introduction of TR's AT, a good coach will be able to provide better programs. But with time, I have no doubt that a machine learning algorithm will be...
02-26-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,097
Posted By mr_pedro

Our body's cooling mechanism when hot is to bring...

Our body's cooling mechanism when hot is to bring blood close to the surface of the skin and let evaporating sweat extract heat.
Problem is that blood is also responsible to bring oxygen to the...
02-24-21, 02:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,134
Posted By mr_pedro

Most likely the Power meter is closer to the...

Most likely the Power meter is closer to the right value. It might be off by 1%-2%, but Zwift power can potentially be off by 25%-50%.

It should be fairly easy to differentiate between cruising at...
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