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Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 328
Posted By Sierra_rider

I don't have much experience with Cervelo and my...

I don't have much experience with Cervelo and my Endurace is an older model(2020,) but I've had good luck with Canyon so far. I've got several different Canyons(road, gravel, &mtb) from a 2019 to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 689
Posted By Sierra_rider

I was being a bit facetious, but I did get...

I was being a bit facetious, but I did get lectured on here before for my ride nutrition. I guess it was unacceptable to use simple carbs to fuel my way through a 5000 calorie ride:lol:. For a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 689
Posted By Sierra_rider

Yep, the XL...fun race, but very competitive....

Yep, the XL...fun race, but very competitive. Just going off average speed, I would've been podium material for my class, in last year's event. This year was completely stacked and a podium ended up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 689
Posted By Sierra_rider

A bit of a tangent, and I always get someone who...

A bit of a tangent, and I always get someone who thinks I should fuel off of kale smoothies and broccoli florets, but my recent fueling strategy for the 70 mile/8300' climbing XC MTB race at Sea...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 689
Posted By Sierra_rider

I know that ride well, nutritional demands will...

I know that ride well, nutritional demands will be high on a ride like that. If you already haven't done so, incorporate whatever food you plan on eating, into your current training plan. Carb...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

It's back to crappy weather up here in the...

It's back to crappy weather up here in the mountains, It's 41F as I type this soooo...a zone 2 ride of 20 miles and 4500' up the virtual Daylight Pass in fake Death Valley.



Lol. I've only run...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,413
Posted By Sierra_rider

I can't remember the last time I had a matching...

I can't remember the last time I had a matching kit. I've got a variety of bibs, but my most plentiful are higher-spec Sugoi bibs that I can often find on sale and that I really like. For tops, I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 689
Posted By Sierra_rider

SIS is my go-to brand, their gels are very easy...

SIS is my go-to brand, their gels are very easy to digest and don't give me the issues that some other brands do.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

Spent the last few days in out of town for a work...

Spent the last few days in out of town for a work assignment, so I was speeding home today to get a ride in. I ended up running into my "training partner" down in town and we raced up one of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,319
Posted By Sierra_rider

My big argument against carbon wheels with rim...

My big argument against carbon wheels with rim brakes is mostly just the braking. I still have 1 road bike with carbon wheels and rim brakes...it's not my "daily driver" bike so it caught me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 853
Posted By Sierra_rider

I guess it depends on the bike, there are some...

I guess it depends on the bike, there are some nuances to different gravel bikes. Everything from bikes that are practically road bikes with wide tire clearances, to drop bar MTBs. My particular...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,306
Posted By Sierra_rider

The positive-rise stem and the ergo bars hold it...

The positive-rise stem and the ergo bars hold it back from hotness IMO.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,023
Posted By Sierra_rider

I'm no carbon fiber expert...what I do know has...

I'm no carbon fiber expert...what I do know has come from doing carbon fiber repair on a bike and making small parts out of CF...but flexy Ali bars screams "void spaces and uneven resin application,"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

Thanks, it's only been fairly recently that I've...

Thanks, it's only been fairly recently that I've had those legs. I looked back at that 6000' ride that I last did last year, and I'm amazed how low my power was. I basically averaged what is now zone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

This one is a bit punchy on the way down, it...

This one is a bit punchy on the way down, it actually accumulates about 800' of gain on the way down the hill. The descent punctuated by really short 8-10% grades, on the way down to 1300'...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,333
Posted By Sierra_rider

Today's easy ride after a week full of racing....

Today's easy ride after a week full of racing. Did nearly 70 miles of XC MTB racing on Friday, so it was nice to get some mellow road miles in. A couple of the pictures show why I'm a fan of wide...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

Mellow road ride to spin out the race legs, 48...

Mellow road ride to spin out the race legs, 48 miles and 4400' of climbing. Mid-70s and sunny, couldn't ask for more enjoyable cycling weather.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

Did a little bit of mountain bike racing today at...

Did a little bit of mountain bike racing today at Sea Otter...about 68 miles and 8400', with a 5 hour and 12 minute finishing time. My personal performance exceeded my expectations and I set some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

Thanks, yeah I'm expecting a deep field at Sea...

Thanks, yeah I'm expecting a deep field at Sea Otter. Not only is Sea Otter a big event, but this particular race is also a qualifier for the Leadville 100. Humblebrag time, but...my longest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

MTB racing tonight, all together about 20 miles...

MTB racing tonight, all together about 20 miles and 1500' of gain...although only 13 of those were race miles. I took 2nd in a pretty stacked field, I did a come-from-behind sprint and was short by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

I built a fairly heavy duty hydraulic log...

I built a fairly heavy duty hydraulic log splitter, so no more upper body workouts from splitting firewood...and building it myself saved a few thousand dollhairs over buying a comparable commercial...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,989
Posted By Sierra_rider

Sounds like you got it all figured out, as we'd...

Sounds like you got it all figured out, as we'd say in the XC world, "just send it!"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,989
Posted By Sierra_rider

I just can't get past the $8600 commuter bike. I...

I just can't get past the $8600 commuter bike. I love my XC bike, but it would not be my choice for a commuter bike unless it was the only bike I owned. Even then, mine cost considerably less than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

Your outdoor space looks considerably more...

Your outdoor space looks considerably more manicured than mine. I'm on a few acres with an aging house+shop, so there is a never ending supply of stuff that needs attention.

Now that we're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,989
Posted By Sierra_rider

That's an $8600 commuter bike...but anyway, I'd...

That's an $8600 commuter bike...but anyway, I'd keep the suspension fork on it. It's an XC bike, it already doesn't make sense as a commuter bike, so why not run the suspension fork? Furthermore,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-17-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,120
Posted By Sierra_rider

I try to spend the majority of my time in zone 2,...

I try to spend the majority of my time in zone 2, as I'm doing 12-15 hours a week, with occasional weeks with much more than that. That being said, I live in the mountains and my "flattest" route is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

No miles for me today. Knocked out some yard...

No miles for me today. Knocked out some yard work, tore off part of my dilapidated deck, and mostly tackled the last of my side work out in the shop. I was actually dying to go for a ride, but common...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 941
Posted By Sierra_rider

I think the most commonly cited reason for...

I think the most commonly cited reason for dropped seatstays, at least by the manufacturers, is that it allows more flex/compliant ride qualities. I don't necessarily buy that reason, as any flex in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,256
Posted By Sierra_rider

I've been running the 2.2 Race Kings on my XC...

I've been running the 2.2 Race Kings on my XC bike this entire season, it was cool to see Dylan Johnson's success at Midsouth on them. They definitely roll faster than they look like they should. My...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,256
Posted By Sierra_rider

My gravel bike is currently running 42mm S-works...

My gravel bike is currently running 42mm S-works Pathfinder Pros. I was aiming for a fast rolling set up with these and it does that well...these are a really great set up for light gravel or a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,333
Posted By Sierra_rider

Today...sometimes the phone freaks out about...

Today...sometimes the phone freaks out about taking pictures while moving:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

Easy-ish ride for today, as I'm "tapering" for...

Easy-ish ride for today, as I'm "tapering" for the big XC race at Sea Otter this week. Nailed the golden ratio on a local loop that had 43 miles and 4300' of gain, at a low-for-me wattage.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

I'd say late summer/early fall. If I have a...

I'd say late summer/early fall. If I have a cycling superpower, it's that I tend to thrive in the heat...some of my more decisive racing triumphs have come in triple-digit events that everyone else...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 478
Posted By Sierra_rider

The mosquitoes and gnats can be quite annoying on...

The mosquitoes and gnats can be quite annoying on my local climbs. We don't have the sheer numbers of annoying flying insects that some of the more humid parts of the country have, but they're able...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,057
Posted By Sierra_rider

If 2 TPU tubes are fast, 3 should be even more...

If 2 TPU tubes are fast, 3 should be even more fasterer. IDK if you ever tried TPU tubes before, but they are faster. I forget the exact number, but maybe 5-10 watts and a bit of weight. IIRC, when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,088
Posted By Sierra_rider

I was going to poke fun at the OP for proverbial...

I was going to poke fun at the OP for proverbial brick throwing, but then I decided to Google what this PAS Normal stuff was all about. Holy crap, that stuff is expensive...but undoubtedly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,154
Posted By Sierra_rider

Just check out the Silca tire pressure calculator...

Just check out the Silca tire pressure calculator and be done with it. I generally run 65-70 psi in my road bike tires, depending on size. That's a perfect compromise pressure for me, feels is fast...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 384
Posted By Sierra_rider

Probably added miles, washing machines do cycle. ...

Probably added miles, washing machines do cycle.

In all seriousness, the Garmin 530 was a massive improvement over the 520, in regards to water resistance. My 520 used to read very low on...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,057
Posted By Sierra_rider

My driveway is long, about 300', and I don't...

My driveway is long, about 300', and I don't plow/clear/shovel it...getting out to the road was a bit interesting.:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By Sierra_rider

Is that the "reversing into the garage with a...

Is that the "reversing into the garage with a bike on the roof rack" seat post?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

Rounded out the week with a 3x15' FTP interval...

Rounded out the week with a 3x15' FTP interval session up Zwift's version of virtual Ventoux, plus some extra mileage before and after the climb. Total of 2 hours, 26 miles, and 5400 very fake feet....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 478
Posted By Sierra_rider

Deer darting from the side of the road is my...

Deer darting from the side of the road is my biggest fear. I've seen quite a few bears, but they're usually trying to get as far away from me as possible. I've seen mountain lions, they're mildly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

Today was the return of crappy weather...it's...

Today was the return of crappy weather...it's actively snowing right now...so back indoors. Did a couple of easy recovery rides on Rouvy, first was an hour of virtual Paris-Roubaix for 22 miles and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-12-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 189
Posted By Sierra_rider

If these had been out awhile ago, I likely...

If these had been out awhile ago, I likely wouldn't have ended up buying Garmin Rallies. The Favero SPD SLs on my road bike have been flawless, can't say the same for the Garmins. I'm assuming that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

I run the Conti Race Kings on my racing wheelset...

I run the Conti Race Kings on my racing wheelset for my XC bike. The "Protection" version is one of the fastest rolling XC tires you can get...I'm a bit of a data nerd went it comes to racing stuff,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6,259
Views: 569,204
Posted By Sierra_rider

Road ride today, 37 miles and 5100' of climbing....

Road ride today, 37 miles and 5100' of climbing. The intent was to just go ride tempo, but I was feeling really good and ended up setting a handful of PRs on some fairly challenging climbs. One of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 148,133
Posted By Sierra_rider

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,415,291
Posted By Sierra_rider

My new bike, a Canyon Ultimate cf slx 8, Ultegra...

My new bike, a Canyon Ultimate cf slx 8, Ultegra Di2, DT Swiss ARC 1400 wheels, etc. It's pretty light, especially for a disc brake bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,687
Posted By Sierra_rider

So far I'm actually liking the semi-wireless of...

So far I'm actually liking the semi-wireless of my Ultegra di2 over the AXS on my XC bike. The Sram works fine, but I've found battery life to be slightly annoying on the XC bike...enough that I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,865
Posted By Sierra_rider

One of my road bikes is particularly susceptible...

One of my road bikes is particularly susceptible to speed wobbles. I attribute it mostly to the 50mm wheels, as it will only start to pick up a shimmy at speeds above 40mph, with battling winds...
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