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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 205
Posted By bikemig

I think you have to be a paid member before you...

I think you have to be a paid member before you can use this site to try to monetize your, ahem, expertise . . . ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 1,984
Posted By genejockey

Maybe it's not about the speed, or the...

Maybe it's not about the speed, or the "inconvenience". Maybe it's group identification. My experience growing up in the sticks was there's a lot of resentment of anyone or anything "different".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 490
Posted By livedarklions

Except when it isn't.

Except when it isn't.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 490
Posted By Fredo76

I'm type II, and I don't take any medicines that...

I'm type II, and I don't take any medicines that directly lower sugar, except long-acting insulin at night. I've never had hypoglycemia while riding, but my longest rides are only about 3 hours. I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-19-23, 06:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 463
Posted By PeteHski

Apart from the cynical tone, I kind of agree with...

Apart from the cynical tone, I kind of agree with this. I don't think there is a scientific definition of what a "Superfood" actually is. So it's just a buzzword for something that might be...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-18-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 463
Posted By wolfchild

Superfoods are a scam a marketing gimmick, there...

Superfoods are a scam a marketing gimmick, there is no such thing as superfoods... A post workout window is a myth.....Just eat a normal diet which includes a variety of real foods and that is all...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,498
Posted By Hermes

We have them in San Diego. In fact, there is one...

We have them in San Diego. In fact, there is one this Sunday. Closed road with a Merckx division but not by age group. No USAC license required. If you want to race a time trial and ride Merckx, just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,498
Posted By Eric F

I've crashed on Zwift...because I'm an idiot. I...

I've crashed on Zwift...because I'm an idiot. I needed to tip my fan's angle just a bit during a ride, and was sure I could reach it without getting off my bike, or even unclipping. I was wrong. My...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,498
Posted By Bald Paul

Try a race on Zwift. I really doubt you'll crash,...

Try a race on Zwift. I really doubt you'll crash, or cause anyone else to crash. Compare your results with that of others in your age group. Believe me, you'll work harder than you thought you ever...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,498
Posted By Eric F

The only thing I ever wrecked in a CX race was my...

The only thing I ever wrecked in a CX race was my body. CX racing was the most I have ever suffered on a bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,575
Posted By plumberroy

I buy cheap bikes at yard sales all the time. If...

I buy cheap bikes at yard sales all the time. If I can get them rideable without a lot of investment. I fix them up donate them to a church that gets them in the hands of a kid that other wise...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,435
Posted By PeteHski

My list of worries when road riding:- 1....

My list of worries when road riding:-

1. Being hit from behind by a truck/car
2. Being taken out when riding in a bunch
3. Crashing after hitting unseen debris or major pothole
4. Crashing...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2,959
Views: 489,224
Posted By FrozenBiker

William C O'Neill Bikepath, RI ...

William C O'Neill Bikepath, RI
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Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-08-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,064
Posted By PeteHski

Good luck! Sounds like you will be fine as long...

Good luck! Sounds like you will be fine as long as you are able to recover from those steeper ramps. I find those type of climbs are more of a mental challenge than physical. I find they can be...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-08-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 851
Posted By Harold74

This is what I've garnered through my training: ...

This is what I've garnered through my training:

1) My average numbers are good throughout a day / week / month.

2) If I eat well, the spikes are within the good range for a diabetic if not the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-08-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,064
Posted By ZHVelo

Oh right, I did not check the date, well in that...

Oh right, I did not check the date, well in that case, good luck!

Try to not to go into z5 as much as you can. I think that will hurt you more than it will hurt your knees grinding at 40rpm.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-23, 06:04 AM
Replies: 2,959
Views: 489,224
Posted By Imaginos

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-23, 05:08 AM
Replies: 2,959
Views: 489,224
Posted By Nicke71

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 165
Posted By Kontact

Your ten speed and 11 speed chains will run fine...

Your ten speed and 11 speed chains will run fine on 11 speed and ten speed chainrings. The two cranks have the same hollowtech spindle design, so that will swap too without having to do anything with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-23, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 165
Posted By easyupbug

I have measured 11 speed chains to all be around...

I have measured 11 speed chains to all be around 1/4 of a mm narrower than 10s so I can not imagine you would have chainring or RD issues. You need to check the specs carefully on a BB swap, might...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 886
Posted By tempocyclist

I bet he pulls a better tailwhip too. 🤘

I bet he pulls a better tailwhip too. 🤘
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 886
Posted By Eric F

That's fair - LOL

That's fair - LOL
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 2,959
Views: 489,224
Posted By The Chemist

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,105
Posted By tomato coupe

Similar story here. I was doing hill repeats...

Similar story here. I was doing hill repeats several years ago when another rider passed me like I was standing still. I recognized him as a former top-10 TdF and Giro finisher. When I posted my ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,105
Posted By genejockey

Yeah. Like those times that you catch up to and...

Yeah. Like those times that you catch up to and pass somebody, and while you're trying to be all cool and not at all straining to keep your speed up, someone else blows by you like you're standing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,105
Posted By VegasJen

Don't you hate that??? :lol: Kind of like in...

Don't you hate that??? :lol:

Kind of like in my "hardcore" thread, the guy that passed me just seemed like he was out for a leisurely stroll. I was mashing and he just kept pulling away. Just...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-23, 07:53 AM
Replies: 2,959
Views: 489,224
Posted By datlas

The Habanero went to Mallorca for the 312 and a...

The Habanero went to Mallorca for the 312 and a ride down/up Sa Calobra.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 2,959
Views: 489,224
Posted By Chuck M

Made a seat adjustment and dusted off this...

Made a seat adjustment and dusted off this Raleigh this morning for a spin to a local duck pond. Nice crisp and cool spring morning.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 6,363
Posted By Eric F

This is pretty common with lots of youth sports...

This is pretty common with lots of youth sports and activities. I spent a bunch of years dishing out top-end race bike money every year for my daughter to play travel softball.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 6,363
Posted By Redbullet

Fully agree. I had to switch from 2300 EUR – 6.7...

Fully agree. I had to switch from 2300 EUR – 6.7 kg bike in 2015 to 3800 EUR - 7.7 kg bike, both non “aero”. The price now for an equivalent 6.7 kg bike (yes, including the compulsory electronics and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 6,363
Posted By msu2001la

100% agree. The cost of entry into bike racing is...

100% agree. The cost of entry into bike racing is too high, and is definitely a barrier for many.

I'm sure someone will say the bike doesn't matter, the athlete does. Just get out there and race...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 6,363
Posted By ctak

I've only seen a couple real world 40km tests...

I've only seen a couple real world 40km tests with ~25-40s time savings for aero vs non aero frames and cockpits (identical tire, tube/tubeless, rim profile, etc, wheelset combos). Manuf marketing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 6,363
Posted By msu2001la

Performance gains are relative and marginal, but...

Performance gains are relative and marginal, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Just because it's measured at 300 watts doesn't mean there aren't any gains at 200 watts.

Honestly if you're...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 6,363
Posted By Jrasero

I 100% agree. It hasn't stopped me into buying...

I 100% agree. It hasn't stopped me into buying into the aero marketing buzz, but yeah in real world scenarios aero IMO doesn't matter as much especially as a smaller rider. On a shallow light...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 6,363
Posted By seypat

I think a person will reach the point where the...

I think a person will reach the point where the "upgrade" doesn't justify the price. Some already have. Each person has their line. From what I read on here it may not even be about overall money. It...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-14-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,464
Posted By MoAlpha

Yeah, important point. No one is saying Z2 isn’t...

Yeah, important point. No one is saying Z2 isn’t important.

I think the disagreement is over whether aerobic/muscle-metabolic gains can be gotten simply by activating muscle, generating redox...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-14-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,464
Posted By work4bike

You're probably right, but now I'm reading more...

You're probably right, but now I'm reading more of his work so I can get a better sense of time needed in zone 2. But then again, as he said in the video a few times. Science can't really help the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-14-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,464
Posted By Eric F

Thanks for the Cliff's Notes.

Thanks for the Cliff's Notes.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-14-23, 05:42 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,544
Posted By Steamer

Yeah, just looking at calories in / calories out...

Yeah, just looking at calories in / calories out ignores the hormonal effect that different foods can have. These effects are very significant for many people. Reducing the discussion of weight loss...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 41,163
Posted By seypat

That displays on my watch, same as a bike...

That displays on my watch, same as a bike computer. They do make mounts so I could put the watch on the handlebars if I wanted to.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 963
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I did! I bought one each of: Cassette Wrench -...

I did! I bought one each of:
Cassette Wrench - 1670/2BI-US – Unior USA (https://uniorusa.com/collections/cassette-and-freewheel-tools/products/cassette-wrench)
Shimano/SRAM Cassette Lockring Tool...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-06-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,064
Posted By PeteHski

This is the reality, so you do need to practice...

This is the reality, so you do need to practice low cadence, high torque intervals. Ideally both seated and standing - I usually alternate.
Sub-threshold/Sweetspot and VO2 max intervals are good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,336
Posted By seypat

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,336
Posted By Eric F

Very nice!! Here's another spectacular Cinelli...

Very nice!! Here's another spectacular Cinelli (not mine)......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,336
Posted By smd4

As an artist, I spent as much time speccing my...

As an artist, I spent as much time speccing my bike for looks as well as performance. Every single component was chosen for its aesthetics as well as its function, from the toe straps to the water...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,336
Posted By cb400bill

I have bikes that I may ride more, but this is...

I have bikes that I may ride more, but this is the one that I like to look at.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,336
Posted By big john

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 5,810
Posted By Gresp15C

Before I reply, I'll mention that the point of a...

Before I reply, I'll mention that the point of a hobby is to do things that might seem like a waste of time in the eyes of others.

But the thing that catches my notice is the time spent putting a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-04-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,064
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Kinda gets your attention, doesn't it? But this...

Kinda gets your attention, doesn't it? But this is why I do 50-55 rpm intervals. Even really low gears can meet their match. OLP helps too. I'm useless standing for some reason, so I just sit.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-04-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,064
Posted By Steamer

For reference, my average speed for that one hard...

For reference, my average speed for that one hard climb I mentioned above was 3.4 mph, at an average cadence of about 64. My low gear is actually 17.9 g.i. (I was wrong before when I said it was...
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