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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-27-24, 09:02 AM

Replies: 24

Motivation...

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Posted By Paultreks

I ride more road than MTB now, and MTB is a...

I ride more road than MTB now, and MTB is a different animal, but just a thought here. I'm just guessing that when you were in your hey day, it was organic. meaning you just built up to your level...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-08-24, 11:01 AM

Replies: 40

Bike saddles

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Posted By Paultreks

Can't argue that my friend!

Can't argue that my friend!

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

12-30-23, 08:48 AM

Replies: 40

Bike saddles

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Posted By Paultreks

I hear what you're saying, and I really can't...

I hear what you're saying, and I really can't blame the shorts. I have so-so Santic bibs I've done 30 miles in no problem and really nice PearlZumi shorts that my butt was killing me in. I think I...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

12-30-23, 08:43 AM

Replies: 40

Bike saddles

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Posted By Paultreks

Thank you for the advice. your second paragraph...

Thank you for the advice. your second paragraph was helpful. The first paragraph- you didn't like how I phrased it? ok I'l try it a different way maybe makes more sense. My power to weight ratio...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

12-15-23, 07:39 PM

Replies: 40

Bike saddles

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Posted By Paultreks

Bike saddles

newish roadbike rider here. Own a Trek Pilot 1.2. bought it off a woman. cut out seat for a woman I think. lots of padding. Looking for ideas for a bike seat. here's the thing. I'm a heavy rider....

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

10-08-22, 08:14 AM

Replies: 12

Road Bike Rubbing Sound After Getting On

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Posted By Paultreks

Happened to me as well. Not sure if this is the...

Happened to me as well. Not sure if this is the fix, but in my case- the front tire wasn't fully sitting in the forks. loosen, and make sure your wheel is propperly sitting all the way in and...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-19-22, 07:45 PM

Replies: 54

Difficulty with climb

Views: 2,427

Posted By Paultreks

Keep in my I'm working with 3 rings up front, so...

Keep in my I'm working with 3 rings up front, so I don't want to cross chain, but I'll be sure to be in lower gear for the climb. like your mindset. I think of myself as a roadie even though I still...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-19-22, 07:06 PM

Replies: 54

Difficulty with climb

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Posted By Paultreks

I never had an official bike fit. that being...

I never had an official bike fit. that being said, when seated my leg is at a 10 percent bend and I'm pretty comfortable for the most part so I think I'm dialed in. No knee issues so far- either...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-19-22, 09:56 AM

Replies: 54

Difficulty with climb

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Posted By Paultreks

I've been riding two years averaging riding once...

I've been riding two years averaging riding once or twice a week. not a newbie but not getting in enough riding time a week that I need.

I believe I was in lowest gears but simply could not...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-19-22, 09:38 AM

Replies: 54

Difficulty with climb

Views: 2,427

Posted By Paultreks

not believing everything I read for starters. ...

not believing everything I read for starters.
definitely see losing 30 lbs will make a difference- yes.
will working on leg muscles and core.
Stand to climb- on shorter climbs. I read you burn...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-19-22, 09:25 AM

Replies: 54

Difficulty with climb

Views: 2,427

Posted By Paultreks

Difficulty with climb

I'm an overweight newish roadbike rider (206lbs 5'5"). been riding inconsistenly for two years. I can now ride 20 miles on the flats, however even slightest climbs are difficult. I find myself...

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