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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-10, 05:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,093
Posted By piper_chuck

I know what speeds I ride, I know what cadence I...

I know what speeds I ride, I know what cadence I prefer. Given these things, MPH at a specific cadence is most intuitive. I then look at gearing that gives me a reasonable cadence at the lower speeds...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-10, 04:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,856
Posted By piper_chuck

I too suspect the brake pad is rubbing against...

I too suspect the brake pad is rubbing against the wheel. When you lean to one side or the other you shift your balance slightly. This will apply a force that can skew the wheel slightly to one side....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-10, 04:10 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,163
Posted By piper_chuck

Here's some reading for those inclined to...

Here's some reading for those inclined to consider the wealth of experience that's available:
http://www.cptips.com/knee.htm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-10, 08:26 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,163
Posted By piper_chuck

Got it, thanks for the reply. It is hard...

Got it, thanks for the reply. It is hard (virtually impossible?) to spin well on platforms since you can only apply force on part of the pedal stroke. When I first started riding seriously I was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,163
Posted By piper_chuck

The OP finished the first post with "Of course...

The OP finished the first post with "Of course this only applies to those of you who have goals on the bike that include more than just having fun. If riding slow and coasting most of the time is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-10, 07:47 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,163
Posted By piper_chuck

And there it is, the predicted insults. Sigh, why...

And there it is, the predicted insults. Sigh, why is it people like you can't handle someone posting an opinion that's contrary to your own without getting all huffy and insulting people who have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-10, 07:39 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,163
Posted By piper_chuck

And who was it that posted the arbitrary, low,...

And who was it that posted the arbitrary, low, number in the first place? Let me guess, next you're going to resort to insults.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-10, 06:01 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,163
Posted By piper_chuck

Interesting. A few questions. How fast were you...

Interesting. A few questions.
How fast were you trying to spin?
Have you had your bike fitted?
What type of pedals do you have (platform, toe clips, clipless)?
Do you feel you do a good job at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-10, 05:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,459
Posted By piper_chuck

According to the specs on my bike I've got the...

According to the specs on my bike I've got the following:
"Easton-Velomax Vista wheelset, 20H radial front, 24H radial NDS/2X DS Rear"

After several thousand miles I haven't had a bit of problem...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-10, 08:40 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,163
Posted By piper_chuck

These are good points, and much more helpful than...

These are good points, and much more helpful than suggesting artificially low cadences. Something that helped me learn to spin early on was to pedal with just one leg. Obviously this needs to be done...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-10, 08:35 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,163
Posted By piper_chuck

And when a person trashes their knees due to...

And when a person trashes their knees due to pedaling too slowly while mashing the pedal because they've been cycling at 50 RPM, then what? I was taught long ago that bad practice is not a good...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-10, 08:27 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,163
Posted By piper_chuck

And suggesting that 60 RPM is anywhere near too...

And suggesting that 60 RPM is anywhere near too fast is a disservice to all of the people who come here to learn.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-10, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 437
Posted By piper_chuck

Been away for a while. Too many life changes and...

Been away for a while. Too many life changes and adventures for one post. Have finally been able to settle back into a decent balance of family life, work, and exercise. Eating a bit better too.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-10, 02:15 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,163
Posted By piper_chuck

Yup, 90 RPM for a novice isn't usually going to...

Yup, 90 RPM for a novice isn't usually going to work well. They'll be bouncing all over the seat. One thing that I've discovered is that "a rate that feels comfortable" for most people is quite slow....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-10, 02:10 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,163
Posted By piper_chuck

Then perhaps a different "benchmark" is needed?...

Then perhaps a different "benchmark" is needed? When I first started riding I actually did spend time spinning and then coasting. Over a relatively short period I found that the time spent spinning...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-10, 02:00 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,163
Posted By piper_chuck

News to me too. To the OP, I would counter...

News to me too.

To the OP, I would counter that learning to cycle right, including at a "high" cadence, is actually something most people should do from the start rather than waiting until one has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-10, 06:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,788
Posted By piper_chuck

Apologies for dredging up an old post, but I have...

Apologies for dredging up an old post, but I have practical experience to share. I have a 2006 vintage 105 triple. It most definitely has trim positions for both the middle and small rings.

I like...
Forum: Southeast
08-30-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By piper_chuck

Darn. Next time I'll have to try to meet more of...

Darn. Next time I'll have to try to meet more of the people. I haven't been able to attend a Friday ride since. Combination of work and family stuff has kept me busy.

The good news is I've...
Forum: Southeast
08-30-09, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,060
Posted By piper_chuck

I lived in the Raleigh area for 27 years before...

I lived in the Raleigh area for 27 years before recently moving to Columbia, SC. As with most other places, bike friendliness, depending on the type of riding you want to do, increases as you get...
Forum: Southeast
08-08-09, 06:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By piper_chuck

Joined the Friday ride last night. Good ride, met...

Joined the Friday ride last night. Good ride, met a bunch of people and learned some new roads.
Forum: Southeast
08-04-09, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By piper_chuck

No problem, I looked at Mapquest ahead of time....

No problem, I looked at Mapquest ahead of time. As I was going down Langford I decided I wanted to go a little further, so rather than turning on Paschal, which has no sign, I turned on Mickel. Other...
Forum: Southeast
08-02-09, 04:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By piper_chuck

I'm in the I/T part of BCBS. Busy week and...

I'm in the I/T part of BCBS.

Busy week and weekend. Found and unpacked cycling shorts and shirts. Looked for floor pump, but no luck. It wasn't in either of the boxes I hoped. Since that failed,...
Forum: Southeast
07-28-09, 05:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By piper_chuck

We're renting a house in Woodleigh, it's close to...

We're renting a house in Woodleigh, it's close to the schools. :)

I'm going to target this weekend for getting out the necessary bike stuff so I can ride. Since we've got so much unpacking to do,...
Forum: Southeast
07-27-09, 05:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,100
Posted By piper_chuck

I have a house at Sunset. Most of the loops I do...

I have a house at Sunset. Most of the loops I do include the roads on the other side of 17.
Forum: Southeast
07-27-09, 05:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By piper_chuck

We're here. Bike made it safely. I brought my...

We're here. Bike made it safely. I brought my helmet and gloves. Found a couple water bottles and my shoes. Now all I need to find is shorts and the tire pump and I'll be ready to roll. Shooting for...
Forum: Southeast
07-19-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By piper_chuck

Thanks Alasdair, I'll check them out.

Thanks Alasdair, I'll check them out.
Forum: Southeast
07-19-09, 12:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By piper_chuck

Thanks Scott. For the short term, we'll either be...

Thanks Scott. For the short term, we'll either be in Centennial, or more likely Woodleigh. Eventually, we're probably going to buy or build in Berkley. I'll get signed up for the listserv so I can...
Forum: Southeast
07-18-09, 05:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By piper_chuck

Relocating to Columbia, SC

I'm about a week away from leaving NC and relocating to Columbia, SC. We're going to rent a house in Lake Carolina while we sell our house here and find/build something down there. After driving...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-08, 12:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,271
Posted By piper_chuck

Here's some interesting reading:...

Here's some interesting reading: http://sheldonbrown.com/tires.html#pressure
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-01-08, 04:53 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 4,860
Posted By piper_chuck

Made my first goal. Rode 315.4 miles in Sept. ...

Made my first goal. Rode 315.4 miles in Sept. Not a huge gain over Aug, but it was an increase.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-29-08, 01:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,056
Posted By piper_chuck

Interesting, when it gets colder, I'll have to...

Interesting, when it gets colder, I'll have to try this. For now, it's too warm outside to subject myself to indoor torture.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-29-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 4,860
Posted By piper_chuck

Darn, I wish I'd seen this thread BEFORE I...

Darn, I wish I'd seen this thread BEFORE I stopped at the store last night and bought Bryers! :cry:

Weight this morning: 258
Short term goals:

Beat last months miles. I'm at 294 for Sept,...
Forum: Southeast
09-23-08, 01:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,010
Posted By piper_chuck

Two mountain metrics in one weekend? Amazing! ...

Two mountain metrics in one weekend? Amazing!

I doubt I can make either of them. The girls will only have been back for a little more than a week :hug: after a really long family visit, so the...
Forum: Southeast
09-23-08, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By piper_chuck

Yup, I'm looking at doing a metric two weekends...

Yup, I'm looking at doing a metric two weekends from now. I did several when I was younger and thinner. I'm at the point in the training schedule where I'm ready for one and I think the time in the...
Forum: Southeast
09-23-08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By piper_chuck

I bought some kind of cider stuff while I was up...

I bought some kind of cider stuff while I was up there. I didn't really need it, but it's a quiet time and I like to support having the snack bar up there.
Forum: Southeast
09-23-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By piper_chuck

Thanks, just added it to my list of candidate...

Thanks, just added it to my list of candidate rides. Hopefully I'll do a better job next year of having the necessary base miles early in the year to be able to get in longer rides.
Forum: Southeast
09-23-08, 07:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By piper_chuck

Yup, they were flat, piece of cake! :p

Yup, they were flat, piece of cake! :p
Forum: Southeast
09-23-08, 07:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By piper_chuck

Thanks. Yes, ready to go back, although I think...

Thanks. Yes, ready to go back, although I think I'll choose a slightly less hilly section next time. I've actually thought about going back the first weekend of October, but I probably should be...
Forum: Southeast
09-22-08, 09:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,010
Posted By piper_chuck

Looks like a nice ride. Maybe next year I'll be...

Looks like a nice ride. Maybe next year I'll be able to do this and other organized rides in the mountains.
Forum: Southeast
09-22-08, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By piper_chuck

I am very glad I did this ride. It was the...

I am very glad I did this ride. It was the hardest I've done to date, but I proved to myself that even though I'm slow, I could do it.
Forum: Southeast
09-22-08, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By piper_chuck

Victory! I made it to the top. A couple had...

Victory! I made it to the top. A couple had just finished taking their pictures by the sign, so I asked if they would be willing to take mine. We chatted for a while and I confirmed that yes...
Forum: Southeast
09-22-08, 09:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By piper_chuck

Chuck's mini-AoMM

Here are some pics from my ride on the BRP from Crabtree Meadows to the top of Mt Mitchell and back.

Home sweet home.
I stayed at Julian Price Campground. It was kind of far for where I chose...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-22-08, 11:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,503
Posted By piper_chuck

This is one of the reasons I have avoided a...

This is one of the reasons I have avoided a compact. Another is that people using a compact typically use a wider range on the rear cassette, which means larger jumps between gears, making it harder...
Forum: Southeast
09-22-08, 10:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,594
Posted By piper_chuck

I ended up wearing a small backpack for the ride,...

I ended up wearing a small backpack for the ride, so I had room for the camera. The backpack also came in handy for holding the tights once it warmed up, the wind breaker that I needed to wear on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,184
Posted By piper_chuck

Pictures like that bring back fond memories of...

Pictures like that bring back fond memories of growing up in the northeast and playing in the snow. But then I come back to my senses and remember the reality of day after day of dealing with snow. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-08, 09:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 569
Posted By piper_chuck

Go back there, but with video rolling. Get the...

Go back there, but with video rolling. Get the attacks on record so the owner can't dispute what his out of control animals are doing. Armed with this, take action to force the owner to keep his...
Forum: Southeast
09-22-08, 09:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,594
Posted By piper_chuck

My god, yes. :cry: I had read somewhere that the...

My god, yes. :cry: I had read somewhere that the first two miles was the worst and that the rest wasn't bad. That was true until that last half mile. But I just kept on grinding out the pedal...
Forum: Southeast
09-22-08, 07:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,594
Posted By piper_chuck

Made it to the top of MM. Will post pics after...

Made it to the top of MM. Will post pics after I've had a chance to download them from my camera.
Forum: Southeast
09-18-08, 01:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,594
Posted By piper_chuck

Oh, ok, hadn't thought of that. :) That's...

Oh, ok, hadn't thought of that. :) That's assuming I make it up Mitchell, which I plan to do, and that I even want to see the bike the next morning! Hopefully choosing reasonable distances for my...
Forum: Southeast
09-18-08, 01:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,594
Posted By piper_chuck

I just finished a similar exercise on mapmyride. ...

I just finished a similar exercise on mapmyride. It looks like the counter-clockwise climb is around 5 miles at about 3.8% vs 2 miles at 5.2%. I'll keep these in mind. I'll be driving south on the...
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