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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-20-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,007
Posted By Attilio

*THIS* To OP you lose muscle mass starting...

*THIS*

To OP you lose muscle mass starting at age 30 if you don't resistance train and the effect is cumulative. To be a good cyclist you can't just ride. Everyone as they age has to do at least a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,906
Posted By Attilio

This has been made obvious to me because I don't...

This has been made obvious to me because I don't race nor care for those conditions in cycling.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,906
Posted By Attilio

I think its because I (re) took up cycling in my...

I think its because I (re) took up cycling in my late 30's as an adult. You see this in the Skiing world where those who take it up as kids have no fear its the adults that have issues. I have been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,234
Posted By Attilio

I had it installed by bike shop and yes I have...

I had it installed by bike shop and yes I have all those problems. The one sure thing about tubless is not that you can but WILL have problems.

The tradeoff is the problems happen at a time that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,906
Posted By Attilio

Like I said can keep up with fast road rides on...

Like I said can keep up with fast road rides on flats. I just don't enjoy that kind of riding but there clipless does give you a little edge not much, not enough that if I am going to get dropped its...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,906
Posted By Attilio

I feel the absolute opposite. In addition to...

I feel the absolute opposite. In addition to getting dropped (because it takes so long to clip in) or falling (because it takes so long to clip out) even if I concentrate enough to mostly avoid these...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,906
Posted By Attilio

I can ride 110 revolutions for quite some time on...

I can ride 110 revolutions for quite some time on my single speed but yes for high power high cadence bursts I think clipping in is better but I avoid rides like that and dont' like fast/flat rides....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,906
Posted By Attilio

I think pedaling with foot in same position on...

I think pedaling with foot in same position on long hilly rides is what caused injury, that and the very forward place where you HAVE To clip in putting stress on achilles is why I am likely going...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,906
Posted By Attilio

I avoid these like the plague due to the carbon...

I avoid these like the plague due to the carbon content and fragility. I used SPD mountain bike style shoes to make it easier to clip in/out (for me true ease is still flats because you don't have to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,906
Posted By Attilio

I ride a fair amount of MTB as well but never...

I ride a fair amount of MTB as well but never went clipless there too afraid. If a trail is that rough I will either walk it or if I know its that rough I just won't ride it. Prefer more XC style...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,906
Posted By Attilio

I have tried "pulling up" it doesn't seem to work...

I have tried "pulling up" it doesn't seem to work for me but it sure causes knee and ankle pain not that clipless didn't do me in like that. I also get tired very quickly to the point where its not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,906
Posted By Attilio

I am a bit of all three. I have joined groups...

I am a bit of all three. I have joined groups where I rode hard and can keep up the same flats or clipped in. I feel like there is a tiny, and I mean tiny benefit on high spin high power flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,906
Posted By Attilio

The above problems are 100 percent due to...

The above problems are 100 percent due to clipless pedals because they don't happen or get better when I ride with flats. I have changed my bikes one by one and the knee pain/achilles is getting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,234
Posted By Attilio

Tubeless is supposed to automatically seal a...

Tubeless is supposed to automatically seal a puncture and it does so pretty well most of the time. You have to keep rolling to make sure the sealant sloshes.

The problem with tubless is that its...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,906
Posted By Attilio

What am I Missing with Flat Pedals?

So after trying clipless SPD mountain bike type pedals on my road bike and one gravel rig for a couple years I got fed up with knee pain, achilles injuries, multiple expensive bike fitments that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,309
Posted By Attilio

I went back to flats and Achilles is recovering...

I went back to flats and Achilles is recovering nicely. Don't care about clipping in I cut my losses.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,282
Posted By Attilio

THIS. Alternatively you could go rogue and...

THIS.

Alternatively you could go rogue and get a mountain bike which gives you totally different capabilities and the ability to winter ride on light snow with the right tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,053
Posted By Attilio

If you're new to the sport I suggest maybe a...

If you're new to the sport I suggest maybe a cheap entry level hardtail like a Marlin. They're not that good and the low cost componentry doesn't last if you become a serious rider BUT if you're not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,306
Posted By Attilio

Yes they are. I have different bikes for...

Yes they are.

I have different bikes for different purposes like we all do and bar ends are a game changer. I've done centuries in both styles but flat bar with bar ends gives you so many more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,306
Posted By Attilio

Its the same reason why non professional cyclists...

Its the same reason why non professional cyclists like almost everyone on this forum get clipless pedals: because people want to look like Tadej Pogacar.

Seriously speaking drops can give you a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,309
Posted By Attilio

Yes my mid foot position is in the center of the...

Yes my mid foot position is in the center of the arch. I started riding that way from the beginning and never changed it. It feels the strongest and most stable; introducing my ankles in the equation...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,309
Posted By Attilio

This was the first thing I bought but they're...

This was the first thing I bought but they're kind of mickey mouse. The screws loosen easily and don't go in very straight, and the fitment is marginal at best. It also ruins the SPD experience...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,309
Posted By Attilio

Yes I know this because tendonitis that gets...

Yes I know this because tendonitis that gets worse turns to tendinosis which then ruptures.

I have been getting on with some mickey mouse extenders on my road bike that allow mid foot positioning...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,309
Posted By Attilio

1. Its a significant fore/aft. Clipless shoes...

1. Its a significant fore/aft. Clipless shoes only allow you to put cleats very far forward where your ball is. With flat pedals I ride decidedly mid foot. My feet are facing pretty straight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,309
Posted By Attilio

Yah and that's the problem. Once you get these...

Yah and that's the problem. Once you get these injuries especially tendonitis it definitely gets better and improves to the point where its no big deal but never actually goes away so I will have to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,309
Posted By Attilio

Mid Foot Cleat Shoes for SPD

I got clipless SPD (the mountain bike type) pedals several years ago for two of my bikes thinking I'd get more power but haven't fallen in love with clipping in. Recently on a trip to Italy developed...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

Uneasy about drafting just because I don't want...

Uneasy about drafting just because I don't want to fall and get hurt. Its complicated and have drafted but I cannot afford to get injured due to needing exercise for my diabetes nor do I want...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

OK now I understand.

OK now I understand.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

I can ride a mile in the drops yes that I can do....

I can ride a mile in the drops yes that I can do. I can ride many miles in the drops especially long descents that require more leverage on the brakes that's when I'll do it because with mountain...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

Did a few bike fitments and they tend to be...

Did a few bike fitments and they tend to be geared to aero and power. Went back to my previous setup after every one found them uncomfortable.

Years ago I almost sold my warbird because the drops...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

I didn't update it. My endurance bike is a Salsa...

I didn't update it. My endurance bike is a Salsa Warbird with custom road wheels/tires with the funny short custom gearing. My training bike is a flat bar Journeyman also with the funny short custom...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

This is not a priority for me because my...

This is not a priority for me because my objectives are long scenic, mountainous rides and flat fast rides are rare for me anyway so I don't want to bother him with this particular issue. Yet....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

I have multiple bikes but it doesn't matter....

I have multiple bikes but it doesn't matter. Higher gearing makes it worse. I get tired no matter what trying to keep up on flats regardless of cadence and what gear I select. My road bike is 50/34...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

Yes it must be the aero. Let's not even...

Yes it must be the aero.

Let's not even begin. I have everything except electronic shifting and draw the line there don't care for it and have bent over backwards to avoid it. Everything else I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

Back in drivers' ed (am in my late 40's) they...

Back in drivers' ed (am in my late 40's) they taught us back in the 90's to leave at least 1 car length of space between you and the vehicle in front of you for every 10mph of speed. That's with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

Exactly because this thread has answered my...

Exactly because this thread has answered my question. Given what the answers are (more aero basically and how to do it) since I don't like them or want to ride that way then I very easily accept the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

Well its the same as if I wanted to get faster: a...

Well its the same as if I wanted to get faster: a choice. I am not liking this choice, nothing bad said about you or anyone who feels that way. I just don't prefer it so am happy to live with this...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

I overtrained 2 years ago causing serious nerve...

I overtrained 2 years ago causing serious nerve damage and I had to take 5 months off the bike and ALL training. It was really bad. Then I nearly blew up again at the end of last year as well and hit...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 05:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

OK so I don't like aero positions too...

OK so I don't like aero positions too uncomfortable to tuck in I don't like it so that answers my questions to only try on hilly rides with fast(er) people.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

Yah I know but I love riding not aero. I prefer...

Yah I know but I love riding not aero. I prefer the handlebar over the hoods and hoods over the drops which I almost never use except on long descents where I need more leverage for braking power....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

This is what Georgia Gould a retired professional...

This is what Georgia Gould a retired professional MTB racer told me when I hired her as a guide for Kingdom Trails VT to ride in the snow. She couldn't believe how heavily dressed I was and all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,294
Posted By Attilio

Climb Well, but Hard for Me to be Fast on Flats

So I have a counter intuitive question.

6'4", 196lbs of lean muscle with 13% body fat (also weight train) FTP 294 with W/kg of about 3.3. Its probably less functionally speaking because I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,118
Posted By Attilio

The concept is the same: to give the best...

The concept is the same: to give the best performance, efficiency, durability, longevity, enhancing the efficiency of the given role of the vehicle's motor. In this case (I am the OP) while am a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,118
Posted By Attilio

6'5", 87kg with 292FTP according to my Garmin...

6'5", 87kg with 292FTP according to my Garmin anyway I don't know how accurate that is. Can climb reasonably well. Hills, even mountains don't bother me with short enough gearing. I am a lot faster...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,118
Posted By Attilio

While I never calculated it I took the advice of...

While I never calculated it I took the advice of a LBS in Italy and it worked out very well for me just in the way you explained!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,118
Posted By Attilio

2 years ago I could keep up with those "people"...

2 years ago I could keep up with those "people" until I overtrained and had to take 5 months off any exercise except light walking. Restarted again last April 2023 a year and a half ago while I got...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-24, 04:09 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,118
Posted By Attilio

OK so what is the problem with "jumps" or gaps as...

OK so what is the problem with "jumps" or gaps as mentioned? I don't find an issue at all even with 11 speed. For a few years I rode an 8 speed Claris bike until it started breaking down like crazy,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,118
Posted By Attilio

Is this just the "look"? I honestly cannot tell...

Is this just the "look"? I honestly cannot tell the difference from afar.

With drop bars obviously you need an adapter (wolf tooth) but works perfect with a flat bar gravel bike and its flat bar...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,118
Posted By Attilio

Damn well while the Alps have longer climbs and...

Damn well while the Alps have longer climbs and higher altitude, central Italy might be harder as am originally from there. The Appennini have many 15-20 percent climbs or more, even worse on gravel....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-24, 04:01 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,118
Posted By Attilio

Well for example I will commute home from work...

Well for example I will commute home from work today and there is a 14 percent hill for 1/2 mile. But the short gears also help ensure I remain in my zones no matter what the route because I live in...
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