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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-26-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,410
Posted By Morimorimori

Thank you for sharing. As I mentioned above, my...

Thank you for sharing. As I mentioned above, my weight shouldn't be an issue (at worst it's +5kg extra over winter, I'm 86kg right now at 182cm height), and also pandemic was handled quite...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-26-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,410
Posted By Morimorimori

What about long distance cycling? Do you have...

What about long distance cycling? Do you have some experience doing it, while taking hypertension medications? How hard is it? Does it affect your abilities as an athlete, like may be you feel much...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-26-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,410
Posted By Morimorimori

My weight is ok, may be 5 extra kgs, but that's...

My weight is ok, may be 5 extra kgs, but that's about it. The main reason I suspect apnea is because of the way my sleep is disturbed. Almost never I have troubles falling asleep - but I'll wake up...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-26-23, 06:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,410
Posted By Morimorimori

Long distance riding and training with hypertension

Randonneuring seems to attract a lot of people of older age, so I thought I can get a lot of insights on the subject :) Long distance rider myself who has been just diagnosed with hypertension (still...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-31-22, 03:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,474
Posted By Morimorimori

Just have found this article referenced from a...

Just have found this article referenced from a similar discussion: https://bikedynamics.co.uk/bikesizingbd.htm
And here are we go...

This is especially interesting: "What tends to happen with...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-31-22, 01:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,474
Posted By Morimorimori

Long legs/short torso bike fitting problems

Recently I created a new topic at this forum, about my issues during long rides (butt and hand soreness etc). Eventually I went to bike fitting specialist to get some help (that's a second time, the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-09-22, 09:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,993
Posted By Morimorimori

Sorry, not an option. As I said, we are small...

Sorry, not an option. As I said, we are small east europe country, our best cycling shops has quite a pathetic inventory. Mostly, me and other cycling enthusiasts are buying all the stuff and bikes...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-09-22, 09:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,993
Posted By Morimorimori

Nope, they don't. Can't say it's absolutely stiff...

Nope, they don't. Can't say it's absolutely stiff though - the material has some flex, I can bend it into by applying pressure with my palm to it.



Not an option at all, we are small...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-09-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,993
Posted By Morimorimori

"The stiff one" is Brooks Cambium, and "the...

"The stiff one" is Brooks Cambium, and "the softer one" is stock saddle of my Merida Sculture Endurance road bike, it's like a stiff carcass with a bit padding on top, not really that soft, an...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-09-22, 07:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,993
Posted By Morimorimori

One more thing I have to mention: I also have...

One more thing I have to mention: I also have issues with my wrists starting about the same 400-500kms. They develop prolonged numbness and pain, probably because I instinctively try to lean forward...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-09-22, 06:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,993
Posted By Morimorimori

Extreme soreness and numbness in my butt after about 400-500kms

Hi everybody.

Previously I already asked for some advices on the best strategy for my first 400 and 600kms brevets this year. I thought it would be useful to share some thoughts now, and also may...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-27-22, 11:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,938
Posted By Morimorimori

If it's not a typo and 220W is zone 2 for you,...

If it's not a typo and 220W is zone 2 for you, your FTP should be at around 400W.. That's professional athlete threshold, so I hardly can compare myself to you, we are in different worlds.. Mine is...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-27-22, 03:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,938
Posted By Morimorimori

Is it a typo, or something?.. 240-250 at 120...

Is it a typo, or something?.. 240-250 at 120 beats? May be 140-150, otherwise it's a stellar fitness out there :) At 250W my pulse will be at 160 in 10 minutes..
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-27-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,938
Posted By Morimorimori

That's correct, usually my heartrate averages...

That's correct, usually my heartrate averages somewhere between 125 and 135 on rides over 100kms. At brevets I try to keep it at about 125-130 on plains, and below 140 on uphills, if possible....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-27-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,454
Posted By Morimorimori

Should starting long distance riding be always THAT hard?

That's the question for those who still remember how they were suffering at their first 200km. Should starting long distance riding be always THAT hard? I'm starting to feel that something is wrong...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-27-22, 12:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,938
Posted By Morimorimori

Then I don't know what I do wrong.. Because on my...

Then I don't know what I do wrong.. Because on my 200km rides before, I had to eat A LOT of carbs, otherwise I got bonked regularly. As someone suggested before, I actually tried to count the carbs I...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-02-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,938
Posted By Morimorimori

Won't work for me, unfortunately, as relying on...

Won't work for me, unfortunately, as relying on fat means that you'll have to maintain a rather low average speed. Even more, it's not like you can switch to keto mode in a night, it's a long and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-02-22, 11:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,938
Posted By Morimorimori

It's is for me, for now :) I'm at about 3w/kg...

It's is for me, for now :) I'm at about 3w/kg power output at the moment. Also, I'm counting in such factors as above average elevation gains and headwinds which can hamper you greatly. My speed in a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-02-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,938
Posted By Morimorimori

Gainer is usually 2/3 or 3/4 carbs, the rest is...

Gainer is usually 2/3 or 3/4 carbs, the rest is protein. So, similar to your usual bowl of pasta and chicken. From my experience, I learned that me personally can get away without a proper nutrition...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-02-22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,938
Posted By Morimorimori

Thanks. I also liked this summarization by Dylan...

Thanks. I also liked this summarization by Dylan Jhonson who does great work of explaining complex matters with simple words, backed up by actual science researches:...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-02-22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,938
Posted By Morimorimori

"Less" most definitely doesn't suite my case :) I...

"Less" most definitely doesn't suite my case :) I tried to eat less before, and it created issues (bonk-kind of issues) on regular basis. That's of course is attributed to my riding stile, as I...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-02-22, 08:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,938
Posted By Morimorimori

Sorry everyone that I haven't answered in a...

Sorry everyone that I haven't answered in a while.. Had a lot on my plate..



As I live in a country that uses metric system, a "century ride" is 100km around here :) So I eat very little, as it...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-28-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,938
Posted By Morimorimori

A bit unorthodox choice of carbo source for long runs?

Hi. As I'm aiming to increase my rides' distances radically, up to 600km, I've been thinking hard on how to proper fuel myself during them. My aim will be to achieve the maximum average speed...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-10-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,081
Posted By Morimorimori

I've already done a few 200k-s, and I plan to...

I've already done a few 200k-s, and I plan to complete 300k next year. Also had plans for 400k as well, I suspect I'll be able to overcome it, it's just one sleepless night, with may be 1-2h of sleep...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-10-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,081
Posted By Morimorimori

PBP (1200km) ultra-marathon - can I afford to sleep 8h at night?

Hi.
As the next PBP is just a year ahead (2023), I was thinking about trying my first ultra-marathon using this opportunity. One thing still may become a blocker. If I'll decide to try it, I'll have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-21, 06:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 975
Posted By Morimorimori

Strange spot/smudge on my brand new Sidi shoes a week after starting using them

Here it is:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20211104_164300_3dd97beb5231c660a69cdb04578b8e5119577dfb.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,783
Posted By Morimorimori

Hopefully, you're still around and will see it,...

Hopefully, you're still around and will see it, DrDyno (javascript:void(0))
As I'm pondering about assembling a gravel bike on Shimano Alfine 8 IGH mysefl, I'm trying to find the best shifters for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 717
Posted By Morimorimori

The problem with "little more" is that I...

The problem with "little more" is that I eventually back at about 50 PSI which doesn't give that much difference, comparing to my usual 55 PSI. And how about all these people who claim they ride it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-21, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 717
Posted By Morimorimori

A bit of context. In my city, we don't have ideal...

A bit of context. In my city, we don't have ideal bike lanes all over the place. In many cases our urban terrain is rather rugged, so when riding a rigid city bike, you experience a lot of vibrations...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-21, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 717
Posted By Morimorimori

Rim/Tire width and snakebites probability

This question may sound ******** :D Please be patient with me :D

Does the big difference between rim's width and tire width significantly increase probability of getting snakebites? Because it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-20, 03:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 852
Posted By Morimorimori

Adjusting Shimano Nexus SG-3C41 IGH (wheel is a bit hard to rotate)

Hi, everybody.

I have 2 bikes with Shimano Nexus SG-3C41 IGH installed which are quite similar cheap kind of city bikes. When I lift rear part of each bike with one my hand and give the rear wheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-19, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,784
Posted By Morimorimori

Good point. I'm kind of person that often gets...

Good point. I'm kind of person that often gets too impatient with things I want, and end up with bad deals, in the end. Though in my case, I have another bike with Alfine 8 speed IGH, which I've been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-19, 07:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,784
Posted By Morimorimori

According to this calculator provided by...

According to this calculator provided by @JonathanGennick , these are the parameters of drive train I need: front sprocket - 50 teeth; rear sprocket - 24 teeths (2,08 ratio); belt length - 120 teeth....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,784
Posted By Morimorimori

Yea, I can see how it may sound like this sure :)...

Yea, I can see how it may sound like this sure :) But belt drive was my long-standing fetish, and as I'm already started working towards it, I just can't calm down until I'll get what I want. Also,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-19, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,784
Posted By Morimorimori

It's 4 arms, 104mm BCD Thanks a lot for the...

It's 4 arms, 104mm BCD

Thanks a lot for the tip, I'll check it out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,784
Posted By Morimorimori

Yea, as I mentioned above, I was able to destroy...

Yea, as I mentioned above, I was able to destroy the rear sprocket on my 2nd ride - and I'm not even close to being a professional sportsman. Just a few quick sprints while standing on pedals - and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-19, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,784
Posted By Morimorimori

Sorry for the delayed answers, guys. I had to...

Sorry for the delayed answers, guys. I had to retrieve the bike from workshop I left it at, and then I finally broke that stock flimsy belt drive train it has, the rear sprocket got deformed and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-19, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,784
Posted By Morimorimori

Need guidance on selecting proper Gates belt drive components for my belt-ready frame

I have a very cheap, locally made bike with a belt drive installed on it (the frame is belt-ready). One more thing to note is that the bike is equipped with SG-3C41 IGH from Shimano.

The problem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-19, 03:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,523
Posted By Morimorimori

From the look of it, I don't think a shim like...

From the look of it, I don't think a shim like this could exist. That would be a very thin shim, with walls of 0.1 mm. Don't think it will be able to hold the pressure.

Can there be some durable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,523
Posted By Morimorimori

Some easy way to attach 22.2mm bar ends to 22mm handlebar

Hi.

I believe 22.2 mm is considered a standard diameter of bike's handlebar's grip area, but I've got 2 different handlebars (which I overall like) from 2 different vendors - and both of them have...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-08-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,075
Posted By Morimorimori

Hi, fuzzy_chainring . Thank you for the answer....

Hi, fuzzy_chainring . Thank you for the answer. Could you perhaps explain how exactly does the powerbank will work in conjunction with camera's own battery? Will it first deplete the latter, then...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-08-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,075
Posted By Morimorimori

How to make my GoPro Hero 7 to work longer?

A question to owners of GoPro Hero 7, or 5th, or 6th (I hope for the answer from those who actually have tried the solution they are suggesting and have experience with those cameras).

My camera...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-19, 12:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,744
Posted By Morimorimori

Oh, crap. I didn't check the date on it.. It's...

Oh, crap. I didn't check the date on it.. It's just I've had a similar kind of discussion recently, with somebody saying that it's not that bad to ride with knees not protected enough in a cold...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-19, 07:16 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,744
Posted By Morimorimori

That's actually among the least useful, and the...

That's actually among the least useful, and the most harmful answers ever. Also said with such confident which borders total negligence. One's personal experience is nothing. The only thing that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-29-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,319
Posted By Morimorimori

Action camera that can automatically add data overlay (speed, cadence, pulse etc).

I mean that camera must add that overlay to video it records in real time. I wonder, is there such thing? I know that some cameras equipped with GPS tracker can use it to calculate your speed and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-29-19, 02:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,577
Posted By Morimorimori

How much water should a regular rider drink?

Hope this is the right sub-forum for such question.

They say a proper hydration is especially important for cyclists - as drop of liquids in their body will substantially increase probability of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-19, 05:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,649
Posted By Morimorimori

To clarify this: the "dust cover / adapter"...

To clarify this: the "dust cover / adapter" thingy I constantly mention, though isn't shown on photos very well, is still very similar to the most right part on the photo in the first post here. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-19, 05:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,649
Posted By Morimorimori

So, my understanding is that I need some kind of...

So, my understanding is that I need some kind of adapter which will be as wide as the old (alu) fork's crown, so it would server as a proper foundation for that dust cover thing needed to hold...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-19, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,649
Posted By Morimorimori

Here is the actual crown race of the alu fork,...

Here is the actual crown race of the alu fork, which has been hidden under that dust cover:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-19, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,649
Posted By Morimorimori

And this is what happens when I just take that...

And this is what happens when I just take that dust cover/adapter thing with the bearing and try to move it to the steel fork. The dust cover thingy has inner radius of 37mm, which is wider than the...
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