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Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,646
Posted By McFlyRides

[QUOTE=prj71;23234678]Ha!!! The race...

[QUOTE=prj71;23234678]Ha!!!

The race director thought he would throw that and a 3 mile section of sand in the race. Gotta keep everyone on their toes![/QUOTE

Does anyone make a cycling-specific...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,646
Posted By McFlyRides

I thought I wanted a gravel bike until this…😀

I thought I wanted a gravel bike until this…😀
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-29-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 112
Posted By McFlyRides

Kyle Pfaffenback Macro Targets

Just listened to Podcast 463 in Ask a Cycling Coach, and wanted to discuss his macronutrient targets.

His plan for getting endurance athletes to racing weight is pretty simple.
--Eat ~1.6g...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 404
Posted By McFlyRides

SportRX has a finish they call “Start to Finish”...

SportRX has a finish they call “Start to Finish” that I use for trails. They are great for going in and out of shadows and increasing contrast. They also do well on the road for the evening rides...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

Thanks, I didn't look that close to notice, but a...

Thanks, I didn't look that close to notice, but a new chain stripped bare does feel loose.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

Tell me more about what you mean.

Tell me more about what you mean.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

After stripping the new chain it was pretty...

After stripping the new chain it was pretty loose. Then the cooled wax needs to be worked out a little before mounting the chain (run the chain over a metal bar) then it comes into its own after a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

I had a great experience first time waxing a...

I had a great experience first time waxing a chain. I bought a new bike with 12 speed di2 105, and cleaned the new chain of its factory coating with several baths of mineral spirits (mineral turps as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 850
Posted By McFlyRides

You can totally fix it! But you could also get...

You can totally fix it! But you could also get some help from the LBS.

i have 2 rides on new pads on my mtb disc brakes, and they are a little noisy. I just haven’t taken the time to bed them in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,867
Posted By McFlyRides

if I ride in the last hours of daylight, the wind...

if I ride in the last hours of daylight, the wind is typically stronger when I start, so my tailwind on return isn’t as strong as my headwind outbound.

15mph headwind definitely pulls down the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-27-24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,867
Posted By McFlyRides

Gusts 25+ are common around here as well, and...

Gusts 25+ are common around here as well, and that’s about the limit for me for road. A trail ride might be in order. This time of year the first warm weather is when the south wind really cranks up....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,636
Posted By McFlyRides

“Close spacing, wide range: pick one” is the case...

“Close spacing, wide range: pick one” is the case on my 105 di2. I would give up the range for tighter spacing. I find it odd that even dura ace doesn’t make a really tight cassette. What are the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

For folks that run waxed chains on their mountain...

For folks that run waxed chains on their mountain bikes or gravel bikes, what’s your maintenance like for dry riding? Say you want to clean a few mud splatters or dust off the bike but aren’t due for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

This is what I’m after. I tend to ride my road...

This is what I’m after. I tend to ride my road bike hard and put it away wet, and eventually that black crud requires lots of labor to clean off, messes with shifting, causes drivetrain parts to wear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,451
Posted By McFlyRides

Since you’re getting back into it after a time...

Since you’re getting back into it after a time away, I wouldn’t worry too much about leaving z2 on the uphills. If you can find places to ride with fewer hills, even if you take your bike somewhere,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

dude, where do I get one? 💪

dude, where do I get one? 💪
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

I can't prove it, but in my mind the alcohol...

I can't prove it, but in my mind the alcohol displaces any water, then evaporates away.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,486
Posted By McFlyRides

My new bike has a proprietary stem, probably a...

My new bike has a proprietary stem, probably a bit long for my taste. I’m giving it a go for now, but may need to buy a shorter stem from them. I’ll ask if they can sell it to me at dealer cost.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,087
Posted By McFlyRides

And I forgot to mention I had a bike fit that put...

And I forgot to mention I had a bike fit that put me in bontrager’s level 1 (I think) insoles.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,087
Posted By McFlyRides

Try them on—whether locally or through an online...

Try them on—whether locally or through an online retailer that lets you return. Of course you can’t actually mount cleats or test ride them, but it’s all about the right fit for your foot. Testing on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

I usually ride in decent conditions, but one race...

I usually ride in decent conditions, but one race a few years back was held in mucky conditions. Like stretches with 6” deep mud. Drivetrain was caked. Of course that chain was trashed anyway.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

On a bike where I use teflon lubes and clean the...

On a bike where I use teflon lubes and clean the chain with simple green and water, I finish with an aerosol chain cleaner to drive out the water quickly.

My plan for re-wax of a super messy...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

I just put wax on my MTB chain. Usually the most...

I just put wax on my MTB chain. Usually the most I’ll deal with the wet is a stream crossing, so we will see how it goes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,855
Posted By McFlyRides

Yes, “win on Sunday, sell on Monday.” The reason...

Yes, “win on Sunday, sell on Monday.” The reason company X puts pros on bike X is so that company X can sell more bikes.

Yep, the racing and industry big wigs decided the diamond frame was a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,855
Posted By McFlyRides

UCI has the hour record using a bike like Mercx...

UCI has the hour record using a bike like Mercx used, then the Best Human Effort which allows technological advances.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,855
Posted By McFlyRides

True. It could look like F1 with 2million dollar...

True. It could look like F1 with 2million dollar bikes that weigh 2 pounds.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-11-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,066
Posted By McFlyRides

One article I read on blue zones said the really...

One article I read on blue zones said the really old folks could have overstated their ages decades ago to qualify for pensions, and they were born before actual records were made to say otherwise. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-11-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,169
Posted By McFlyRides

Yes. Just because z2 makes up the majority of the...

Yes. Just because z2 makes up the majority of the big volume weeks doesn’t mean you shouldn’t train the other energy systems. As a 50+ rider I definitely feel the decline in capacity due to age and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,638
Posted By McFlyRides

I’ve got to rebuild some fitness now myself. I...

I’ve got to rebuild some fitness now myself. I had big plans to maintain over the winter but was sick a few times over January and February. My fancy new road bike can’t hide my loss of fitness—my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,638
Posted By McFlyRides

beta blocker? Not medical advice, but beta...

beta blocker? Not medical advice, but beta blockers are designed to keep a lid on your bp, kinda like a rev limiter on a motor. So when you try to push it, it will feel odd. I was on them for a bit,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

well, if nothing else, spit shining a chain gives...

well, if nothing else, spit shining a chain gives my OCD an outlet. 😀
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-24, 11:22 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,169
Posted By McFlyRides

I don't have a PM at this time, and it's been...

I don't have a PM at this time, and it's been ages since I had a lab test. So I use perceived effort to define my zones, focusing on what feels like the anaerobic threshold. The other zones are...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,651
Posted By McFlyRides

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-02-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,382
Posted By McFlyRides

When the humidity is low and in cool temps my...

When the humidity is low and in cool temps my jersey can flap in the wind and cause crazy readings from my chest strap. It’s just static electricity confusing the sensor. I can tell my hr hasn’t...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

I had to google "mineral turps" since I'm in NA--...

I had to google "mineral turps" since I'm in NA-- we call that stuff mineral spirits. I used a plastic jar and lid--pop chain in cover with spirits and shake, spin, stir, soak, etc. until the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,134
Posted By McFlyRides

Maybe the year to year changes aren’t much, but...

Maybe the year to year changes aren’t much, but over 5-10 years shifting has gotten much better historically. On road bikes I went from a late 80s suntour 7 speed down tube shifting bike (that thing...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

I could use that on shimano and sram chains?

I could use that on shimano and sram chains?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-29-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,423
Posted By McFlyRides

Maybe hit the shifter with finish line speed,...

Maybe hit the shifter with finish line speed, work the mech a bunch and let it dry a bit. Then get some light lube in there some how. Drip some teflon lube, maybe spray silicone?

My 10 speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,299
Posted By McFlyRides

Beauty! Back when 10 speed meant 10 speed! ...

Beauty! Back when 10 speed meant 10 speed!

The shifters are non-indexed, I presume? To me the integrated shift/brake levers and wider gearing is where the modern bike would beat the vintage bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

SRAM and Shimano say use them once, so that’s...

SRAM and Shimano say use them once, so that’s what I do. The YBN chain that will be for race days has a link that can be reused a few times.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,610
Posted By McFlyRides

yeah, I bet it looks cool broken in. 💪 Ive seen...

yeah, I bet it looks cool broken in. 💪
Ive seen videos on how to treat them with 3 in 1 oil.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,410
Posted By McFlyRides

I also think a tiarga 105 aluminum bike should be...

I also think a tiarga 105 aluminum bike should be cheaper and more widely available. The Cannondale Optima 1 was a good example.

that’s not strictly speaking entry level, but it’s entry level to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 7,299
Posted By McFlyRides

I rode a heavier steel cross bike last season as...

I rode a heavier steel cross bike last season as my regular road bike, but it had light weight wheels which helped greatly. The big drawback to that bike was the drivetrain. It was older and shifting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,574
Posted By McFlyRides

I don’t. I don’t trust the patch, and once I’ve...

I don’t. I don’t trust the patch, and once I’ve put a spare tube in to ride home, I’m not patching a tube and reinstalling it—lazy I guess. Fortunately I have pretty good luck avoiding flats or it...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1,373
Views: 72,971
Posted By McFlyRides

This is why they recommend starting with new...

This is why they recommend starting with new chains, unless the chain is pricey enough to make the effort worthwhile.

I just started waxing, and my used xc chain was an xx1 that I didn’t want to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,610
Posted By McFlyRides

Nice score! As long as they are kept in a dry...

Nice score! As long as they are kept in a dry place, plates stay in good shape forever. A bar will never wear out really, unless you are a doing the Olympic lifts and dropping them from overhead all...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,610
Posted By McFlyRides

I didn’t go super cheap, but waited for sales...

I didn’t go super cheap, but waited for sales when I put my home gym together.

I have a modest set of plates from Standard Barbell, 2x45, 4x25, 4x10, 2x5, 2x2.5. That gives me plenty in total and...
Forum: Introductions
02-28-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 514
Posted By McFlyRides

Hello from Midwest USA

Hello!

I’m a 50+ masters XC racer here, mostly races I can drive to and back the same day.

I’ve been on a bike since forever, raced road a bit in my teens and early 20s, then I found XC riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,229
Posted By McFlyRides

As a guy, I can see how the woman in the Guardian...

As a guy, I can see how the woman in the Guardian article was not happy about being slipstreamed by a stranger. The setting matters, of course. A big charity ride in a larger mixed group may give...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 14,127
Posted By McFlyRides

WW starts when weight is prioritized over other...

WW starts when weight is prioritized over other important parameters that negatively impact overall performance.

Usually, optimizing for lower weight results in reduced reliability. If a part...
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