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03-27-24, 10:07 PM
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Posted By rsbob

2 hours riding 30 virtual with 1300’ zone 3....

2 hours riding 30 virtual with 1300’ zone 3. Thanks Sierra for the tip on how to set up custom workouts in ZWIFT - worked great.
03-27-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 521
Posted By rsbob

I thought the post was rather strange too,...

I thought the post was rather strange too, however; rather than giving the guy a bad time for it, I decided the better thing to do is just ignore it. IOW, just walk away until I see people giving him...
03-26-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 521
Posted By rsbob

Do you agree there is enough crap going on...

Do you agree there is enough crap going on between people in the world around us? It would sure be nice to come to the Bike Forums to get away from that. How about that? Too much to ask of you?
03-26-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 521
Posted By rsbob

Why do you have to be so unnecessarily harsh? If...

Why do you have to be so unnecessarily harsh? If you don’t like the thread, just move on.
03-26-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 65
Posted By rsbob

Handy Reference: Bike Tire Sizes X-Ref

Be confused no more (unless that is your preferred state)

ISO/ETRTO (mm), English (Inches) and French (mm or croissants). : https://biketiresizes.com
03-25-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 414
Posted By rsbob

Skidding on any tire is never a good idea. ...

Skidding on any tire is never a good idea. Besides creating a flat spot, it’s a very good way to lose control.
03-25-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 983
Posted By rsbob

I would claim I was out of the country when that...

I would claim I was out of the country when that happened. If that doesn’t work, plead insanity.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,279
Posted By rsbob

I just changed the 6 plugs on the 914, and lost...

I just changed the 6 plugs on the 914, and lost one temporarily but fished it out with a magnet - now that was good sport. That too is not an Olympic sport and luckily is not a timed event. Oh and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,279
Posted By rsbob

Chess? ;)

Chess? ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,279
Posted By rsbob

Welcome to bike forum. Please ignore some people...

Welcome to bike forum. Please ignore some people whom get their enjoyment by giving others a hard time. There is an ignore function which will hide their posts.

And you are quite correct that it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 6,279
Posted By rsbob

Lighten up. If the thread was a bust, there...

Lighten up. If the thread was a bust, there wouldn’t be so many people commenting on it in present day.
03-24-24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,011
Posted By rsbob

Good to know. Trust Pilot gives them pretty...

Good to know. Trust Pilot gives them pretty decent reviews,
03-24-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,033
Posted By rsbob

17 PRs today and 33 ties for 2nd and 3rd fastest....

17 PRs today and 33 ties for 2nd and 3rd fastest. You’d think there was a tailwind. ;)
03-24-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,011
Posted By rsbob

BikeInn has pretty good prices as well. Only a...

BikeInn has pretty good prices as well. Only a few dollars off.
03-24-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 748
Posted By rsbob

Saved at least .0005 Watts, but when you have...

Saved at least .0005 Watts, but when you have hairy gorilla legs anything is an improvement. How many did I leave? You might be too curious for your own good. 😊. Let’s see, on today’s 54 miler I...
03-24-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,149
Posted By rsbob

Doesn’t sound like your recent illness slowed you...

Doesn’t sound like your recent illness slowed you down much - maybe HR? Way to crush your class.
03-24-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,149
Posted By rsbob

Way to crush it.

Way to crush it.
03-24-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,149
Posted By rsbob

54 miles with 1,500’ and 17 PRs that I really...

54 miles with 1,500’ and 17 PRs that I really wasn’t trying for. Maybe that’s the key. This was a Z2 ride and kept the HR and power right where I wanted it. Garmin says I should take 72 hours off!...
03-24-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 861
Posted By rsbob

Really sorry to hear about your health challenge...

Really sorry to hear about your health challenge and how it is driving you crazy. Being addicted to an outdoor passion and being denied is a cruel form of torture. Hang in there and hope your...
03-23-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,149
Posted By rsbob

Interesting back story - so close to home. I...

Interesting back story - so close to home. I sure understand the frequent injuries from my days pushing it as a runner (high school track through grad school - recreationally) Was always trying to...
03-23-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,149
Posted By rsbob

Thank you. Much appreciated.

Thank you. Much appreciated.
03-23-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 713
Posted By rsbob

The other posters and I have been waiting for a...

The other posters and I have been waiting for a time to discuss with you something rather indelicate - - It’s about, your personal hygiene and, uh…..we really think that deodorant is in order. Just...
03-23-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,149
Posted By rsbob

I need to learn to do that. Is there a tutorial?...

I need to learn to do that. Is there a tutorial?

Today I said, screw Pillar and was feeling strong-ish and started a pacer group with hills and inevitably went off the front with a group of 10...
03-23-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 748
Posted By rsbob

Back in the day when I shaved my gams, it was a...

Back in the day when I shaved my gams, it was a constant battle with ingrown hairs, cuts, irritation and the wonderful feeling when you have stubble and cross your legs. Instead, I started using...
03-23-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 713
Posted By rsbob

My medical advice is to buy a high powered fan...

My medical advice is to buy a high powered fan and position it in front of your bike - and ride shirtless.
03-23-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,149
Posted By rsbob

Did 55 mins of intervals using, or kind of using,...

Did 55 mins of intervals using, or kind of using, Pillar app and ZWIFT. The free app is just too difficult without the ability to download the workout to ZWIFT. Bungled my way through it anyway and...
03-23-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 995
Posted By rsbob

My favorite gear is my endura cycling shorts -...

My favorite gear is my endura cycling shorts - not bibs. Size M. Favorite gear on the bike? Garmin head unit and Varia. Gear on drivetrain? Who really cares?
03-23-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 748
Posted By rsbob

Why does it matter to you what he chooses to do?...

Why does it matter to you what he chooses to do? Please explain how his actions impact you.

Ever heard the phrase, “Live and let live”?
03-23-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 474
Posted By rsbob

The free version just doesn’t work on the program...

The free version just doesn’t work on the program I selected. Can’t export the workout to ZWIFT and when doing intervals or 40 seconds on, 20 off, over and over at various watts, then dealing with...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 494
Posted By rsbob

I would recommend going down to whatever local...

I would recommend going down to whatever local bike shops which sells Sella Italia saddles and using their free demo program to find the saddle that works for you. People can recommend saddles all...
03-22-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 474
Posted By rsbob

Using iPhone and iPad, but the primary difference...

Using iPhone and iPad, but the primary difference may be the Free version versus Pay functionality. I contacted them regarding changing workout days and hitting the wall, and no response. Probably...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 494
Posted By rsbob

Naked bike rides? I hope the local police are...

Naked bike rides? I hope the local police are understanding. I wouldn’t discuss the saddle thing with them. ;)
03-21-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 474
Posted By rsbob

Selected Pillar as well and have done two...

Selected Pillar as well and have done two endurance rides. The first one I tried outdoors in slightly rolling terrain and it was a PITA to try to keep my power on target along with RPM. The next...
03-21-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 7,391
Posted By rsbob

And I thought a halo bike is the one you get in...

And I thought a halo bike is the one you get in heaven. But the price is the ultimate.
03-21-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 553
Posted By rsbob

I can totally understand your enthusiasm or over...

I can totally understand your enthusiasm or over enthusiasm in this case. As with all physical activities, it’s best to start small and build up. It’s natural to see how far and how fast you can...
03-21-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,521
Posted By rsbob

I started the Pillar free training series just...

I started the Pillar free training series just for kicks, and the first workout was Zone 2 for 35 mins with a warm up and cool down. Riding in a hilly area trying to maintain a certain number of...
03-20-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,149
Posted By rsbob

Way to go! Hope you can sleep.

Way to go! Hope you can sleep.
03-20-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 7,391
Posted By rsbob

Ayup. When you can arrange 10 to 15 year new car...

Ayup. When you can arrange 10 to 15 year new car loans it makes you wonder.
03-20-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 7,391
Posted By rsbob

Just like the high end auto makers, people will...

Just like the high end auto makers, people will pay for status and exclusivity. For example, Porsche is making record profits in the multi-billions. Yes they make nice cars, but the profit margin is...
03-20-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,033
Posted By rsbob

IMO, a wonderful attitude and approach. Being in...

IMO, a wonderful attitude and approach. Being in the top 10 is a real accomplishment considering the number of talented people there are out there.

Like you, my average speed usually hangs around...
03-20-24, 12:00 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,149
Posted By rsbob

Started using Pillar today for the first time. ...

Started using Pillar today for the first time. Easy Zone1 for 45 mins. But trying to maintain a certain number of watts and cadence while riding on rolling terrain is a real challenge - not so much...
03-19-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,033
Posted By rsbob

True confessions time. On Sunday, I was on a...

True confessions time. On Sunday, I was on a solo ride, when around a corner came a group of 20 male cyclists in the 30-40 year old range who started to passed me. I kicked it up and joined them...
03-18-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,149
Posted By rsbob

If you are going to fake it, fake it big!

If you are going to fake it, fake it big!
03-18-24, 08:16 PM
03-18-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 554
Posted By rsbob

I live 1/2 mile from The Falls at the separator...

I live 1/2 mile from The Falls at the separator between Toukul east and west. My wife saw a mountain lion a mere 100 yards from our house last year. Two days ago saw a bobcat on the trail cam in our...
03-18-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 554
Posted By rsbob

I bet a cougar or two saw you.

I bet a cougar or two saw you.
03-18-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,112
Posted By rsbob

No, sorry, that is hiking. Cycling is all about...

No, sorry, that is hiking. Cycling is all about metrics: time, distance, speed, BPM and max, lactate threshold, watts, max watts, elevation climbed, % grade, total mileage, average speed, cadence,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 814
Posted By rsbob

Was able to outsprint one dog and fortunately was...

Was able to outsprint one dog and fortunately was in the right gear at the time. But two years ago, I heard mad barking closing in and decided to take off. Looked back and there was no dog!? Then...
03-18-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 474
Posted By rsbob

Two great recommendations. Will look at both. ...

Two great recommendations. Will look at both. Thanks guys.
03-18-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,305
Posted By rsbob

Addendum to my pics: I don’t use them for...

Addendum to my pics: I don’t use them for cycling, but for hiking. I hate a sweaty back and putting a wet pack on my back I really dislike, so fanny packs work the best. For cycling, it is amazing...
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