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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,794
Posted By Jughed

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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 763
Posted By Jughed

I do like the training aspect of the power...

I do like the training aspect of the power meter...

I really like the meter on long rides. Knowing my endurance zones, not relying on speed as that can vary with wind and conditions - I can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 05:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,151
Posted By Jughed

And you have zero recourse if these off brand...

And you have zero recourse if these off brand parts fail and cause a wreck/injury or damage to the rest of your bike.

I'm not a huge CF guy - personally don't really have a need for it. And since...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 503
Posted By Jughed

I'll give you $300 for it right now!! No...

I'll give you $300 for it right now!! No questions asked!!!

Run of the mill production Lemonds, circa 2000+/-, like a Zurich, are selling for $700+.

People like the brand and the story -...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 04:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 592
Posted By Jughed

The stuff I see around here listed by obvious...

The stuff I see around here listed by obvious bike flippers - mid spec CF bikes with low spec rims. Similar to every bike you showed in your links. None of those bikes have higher spec wheelsets.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 02:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,151
Posted By Jughed

ToSeek assplode, not Topeak.

ToSeek assplode, not Topeak.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,483
Posted By Jughed

Nabbed a 4th and 10th overall today on some...

Nabbed a 4th and 10th overall today on some heavily used segments… Did it during a 20 min interval, not full gas but pushing it a bit.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,151
Posted By Jughed

Yep… and that is what we were joking about early...

Yep… and that is what we were joking about early in the thread… about them being knockoffs.

My bars came on a used Giant TCX. I didn’t know anything about them, Google turned up with a raving...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 346
Posted By Jughed

Hand dcrewed the bolt that holds my disc brake...

Hand dcrewed the bolt that holds my disc brake into the fork - went in smooth, no issues. First turn of the torque wrench and the threaded adapter inside of the fork just started spinning.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,151
Posted By Jughed

These bars flexed - until they didn't... myth for...

These bars flexed - until they didn't... myth for some, reality for others!!!
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,151
Posted By Jughed

Yep - just get the crash after failure over with...

Yep - just get the crash after failure over with quicker.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 867
Posted By Jughed

I'm a low carb rider as well. Riding at full...

I'm a low carb rider as well.

Riding at full gas or close to full gas all the time, even with added carbs, is not something that will lead to good results and at least for me, isn't in any way...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-22-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,774
Posted By Jughed

Finally rode with the PM pedals on the trainer....

Finally rode with the PM pedals on the trainer. Easy recovery ride.

right out of the gates the trainer reads 20-25w less. 130 vs 150.

let it warm up a bit and do an auto calibration- 5 seconds...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-22-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,335
Posted By Jughed

Part of it is 15 min appointments… which includes...

Part of it is 15 min appointments… which includes the nurse taking vitals. You see the doc for about 5 min when you need an hour.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 592
Posted By Jughed

Nope, can't swap. The frame and fork are...

Nope, can't swap.

The frame and fork are designed a bit different to handle the load of discs. There are CF rim brake wheelsets out there, and some decent alloy ones as well. Campy Zonda's are...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-22-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 400
Posted By Jughed

The bikes are already limited with safety in...

The bikes are already limited with safety in mind. There are faster and lighter possibilities out there, but the UCI has frame shape and min weight requirements in place.

The riders are not riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 592
Posted By Jughed

I have a 2022 or possibly a 21 leftover. ...

I have a 2022 or possibly a 21 leftover.

Ultegra Vs 105 - the only real difference is weight. There is no real difference in performance.

I've not weighed my bike, but stock it was 19.8#'s/9kg....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 592
Posted By Jughed

Yes - great bike for a good price. Ditch...

Yes - great bike for a good price.

Ditch the stock wheelset, the only weak point of the bike (heavy/slow/bad bearings), replace with a decent CF set and you have a bike that is in line with $4k...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-22-24, 03:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,335
Posted By Jughed

Been to a few docs about my T2 - all of them...

Been to a few docs about my T2 - all of them basically said the same thing. The disease is progressive, you will be on meds for the rest of your life, and you will need more meds. Eat the ADA...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 03:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 759
Posted By Jughed

No, it has a shaped post that is designed for...

No, it has a shaped post that is designed for flex.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 759
Posted By Jughed

Limited data set here - but my CF cyclocross...

Limited data set here - but my CF cyclocross frame, Giant TXC, has dropped stays and a "flexy" seat post and it's the harshest bike I've ever ridden. Even when it has my cross/gravel tires installed...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-18-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,070
Posted By Jughed

Some qualifications to my statements: -I am not...

Some qualifications to my statements:
-I am not a natural/born athlete
-I don't recover well and accumulate fatigue quickly
-I'm limited to a low carb diet, and only add carbs for intensity.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,715
Posted By Jughed

and the french fries, pizza, pasta, fried rice,...

and the french fries, pizza, pasta, fried rice, fried chicken, sandwiches... basically skip anything that is fun.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-16-24, 04:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,620
Posted By Jughed

All this bike fit advice is great... But...

All this bike fit advice is great...

But remember - you are a new rider and road bikes are not inherently comfortable machines. Bikes in general are not very comfortable...

Even with a pro top...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-15-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,335
Posted By Jughed

Metformin tore me up bad. I couldn't be more than...

Metformin tore me up bad. I couldn't be more than 20 min from a restroom.

A1C 6... think diet before meds. Lower your carb intake - period.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-15-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,483
Posted By Jughed

There may have been a little assist from the...

There may have been a little assist from the wind. I actually had to cut my ride short as the crosswind sections were too dangerous. But I've ridden these segments a bunch and have never come close,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,483
Posted By Jughed

2 overall KOM’s and a second place today. Put a...

2 overall KOM’s and a second place today. Put a whoopin on dem young bucks today….
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,111
Posted By Jughed

The problem is, from a business , from Trek’s...

The problem is, from a business , from Trek’s standpoint, it was a billion dollar business vs speculative words from people.

There were no positive tests, there was no proof.

It was words from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 6,111
Posted By Jughed

Three Trek's in my garage right now, Emonda, Lexa...

Three Trek's in my garage right now, Emonda, Lexa and my sons MTB.

I line them all up, point them right at my Lemond. I think they fight each other when I turn the lights off.


Edit:

This...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,342
Posted By Jughed

Low cadence/higher power aggravates my knee...

Low cadence/higher power aggravates my knee (lingering injury from a crash two years ago). Higher power/higher cadence doesn't...

Not an issue unless I'm climbing.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 04:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 785
Posted By Jughed

I'm going to one up you. Last night I passed...

I'm going to one up you.

Last night I passed a young buck on a CF Emonda - looked brand new, had CF wheels. He was probably in his mid 20's - all kitted up. I passed him twice.

I was riding my...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-10-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 552
Posted By Jughed

My wife has an early 1990's Specialized Hardrock ...

My wife has an early 1990's Specialized Hardrock -very similar to the bike in the picture.

Low end spec bike that is absolutely bomb proof. Shifts every time, never really needed any adjustment....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-10-24, 04:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,146
Posted By Jughed

Big tailwind this year played a role. The...

Big tailwind this year played a role.

The difference between this years bike and bikes of the last say 15 years - not very much at all.

Just about every rider, new and old, that I've seen...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-09-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,774
Posted By Jughed

It spins smoothly with the bike off/unplugged. ...

It spins smoothly with the bike off/unplugged.

The issue started when I did the old manual calibration - immediately. This is why I think its software.

I took the bike off last night, got it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,497
Posted By Jughed

Interesting perspective from an old rider, coach,...

Interesting perspective from an old rider, coach, team manager (manager of one Lance Armstrong) on why we are seeing so many major wrecks with more severe injuries.

-Stiffer frames
-stiffer...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,342
Posted By Jughed

I ride by feel - 84-87+/-. If I spin too...

I ride by feel - 84-87+/-.

If I spin too fast at a high power level, I blow up aerobically. When it comes to putting down power for longer durations, 10-20 min efforts, I find myself settling in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,497
Posted By Jughed

Watts per CDA ratio. Lower watts/slower riders...

Watts per CDA ratio. Lower watts/slower riders benefit more, in terms of % of the power you are riding at, than a faster rider. Say for example 10w savings at 200w vs 15w savings at 400w. The faster...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-08-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,774
Posted By Jughed

My trainer used to spin fast down the hills......

My trainer used to spin fast down the hills... and to your point from a few threads back, it would maintain ghost watts for a bit after I stopped pedaling.

After the first spindown calibration,...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-05-24, 03:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,774
Posted By Jughed

It was a new problem. I downloaded the new...

It was a new problem.

I downloaded the new firmware which has an auto calibration feature and after a few cycles it got better. The longer I rode the better it got, but it’s still not perfect.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,102
Posted By Jughed

I'm from the Northeast, born in Philly now live...

I'm from the Northeast, born in Philly now live in rural Maryland...

I hate the Northeast, really hate the cities in the area - and to me personally - DC is a clusterbleep of the highest order....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 5,344
Views: 844,509
Posted By Jughed

Man, yall are killing me with these awesome...

Man, yall are killing me with these awesome places....
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-04-24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,774
Posted By Jughed

So, after a spin down calibration... Got on...

So, after a spin down calibration...

Got on the trainer, Zwift Hub, and couldn't turn 130 watts...

Did another spin down...

It felt a little better, so I went for a ride. Didn't have my HR...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 04:17 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,909
Posted By Jughed

This is a tubeless situation my friend.

This is a tubeless situation my friend.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 04:11 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,497
Posted By Jughed

That $4700 top of the line Trek in todays dollars...

That $4700 top of the line Trek in todays dollars = 8k.
Todays top of the line Trek = 13k+/-.

The Look and Pinarello have an even bigger delta... way out pacing standard inflation.

And you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 04:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 941
Posted By Jughed

I ride with older, slower people so I can put a...

I ride with older, slower people so I can put a whoopin on them. If they showed up with an ebike and tried to give me the business - I would no longer ride with them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,114
Posted By Jughed

My Emonda ALR 5 (not stock) is 19#'s +/- fully...

My Emonda ALR 5 (not stock) is 19#'s +/- fully dressed.
Steel Lemond is about 21+/-

The Lemond is a faster bike, lower front end, gets my body more aero... but the Emonda feels quicker, probably...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 358
Posted By Jughed

I can fit fully inflated 28's mounted to my stock...

I can fit fully inflated 28's mounted to my stock wheels thru my 6500 calipers.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,483
Posted By Jughed

Baul Paul had me look at Garmin stuff... I've...

Baul Paul had me look at Garmin stuff... I've checked a few segments and it seems I'm doing OK on some leaderboards.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-29-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,262
Posted By Jughed

I live between two large bays and not too far...

I live between two large bays and not too far from the ocean. My riding is typically on a canal path that connects the two bays - wind is a fact of every day life. Either a full on headwind/tailwind...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,497
Posted By Jughed

Dave, since you ignored my post a few threads...

Dave, since you ignored my post a few threads ago, I expect you to ignore this as well…

Why is Pogs using deep aero wheels on pure mountain stages? Stages where he flat dominates everyone? Stages...
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