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01-31-24, 08:09 PM
Replies: 63
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Posted By Ataylor

Assertions and insults won’t prove your point....

Assertions and insults won’t prove your point. Everyone is “insane” until the sciences jump on board, then it becomes normal. But it would have been normal when people were calling it “ridiculous.”
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01-31-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ataylor

I don’t think so either. I said in an earlier...

I don’t think so either. I said in an earlier post, “the topic is probably incredibly complex and there may be way more variables at play that simply just the food itself.”

That said, I agree with...
01-31-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ataylor

And by the way, I knew this thread could possibly...

And by the way, I knew this thread could possibly be derailed, but I was hoping that wouldn't be the case. The reason I created this thread was not to promote the diet or even to debate things I know...
01-31-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ataylor

As I mentioned several times before in this...

As I mentioned several times before in this thread, I don't know. I'm not an expert. I'm just trying to figure this out. But again, regardless of what caused this rise in obesity (that some refer to...
01-31-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ataylor

I don’t think that we could justify your view...

I don’t think that we could justify your view simply by posting a quote from a single source, because you know that I can do the same. In fact, here are three different articles (and I’m sure there...
01-31-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ataylor

I mean honestly, this just seems like common...

I mean honestly, this just seems like common sense. If it works for you, you feel amazing, your numbers are amazing, like you said, why is it unhealthy? Because you said it is? And especially when...
01-31-24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ataylor

I take it that "meat bad" was something I should...

I take it that "meat bad" was something I should have taken seriously?
01-31-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ataylor

Thanks for the background. I appreciate it. ...

Thanks for the background. I appreciate it.

So the reason for seeking personal experience rather than opinions from those who haven’t been on the diet (though your thoughts are also very welcome)...
01-31-24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ataylor

I have my reasons, which I won’t disclose here....

I have my reasons, which I won’t disclose here. But there are very many people who would disagree with you, including doctors, who believe that what you believe is a “myth.” I don’t know if it’s a...
01-30-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ataylor

Both. I want to know the experience of those who...

Both. I want to know the experience of those who have been strictly on a carnivore diet and those who have held to a less strict version of the diet.



And was meat the majority of your diet...
01-30-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ataylor

Very helpful information. Probably gained more by...

Very helpful information. Probably gained more by reading your post than I have researching this topic the past few weeks. So thank you once again. I very much appreciate your detailed reply.
01-28-24, 11:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ataylor

Yea’, though there’s a lot of overlap on the...

Yea’, though there’s a lot of overlap on the positive aspects of the CD, it doesn’t seem as though anyone really knows for sure what will totally work for the next person. So that’s good that you...
01-28-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ataylor

Not an expert and the science is too head-heavy...

Not an expert and the science is too head-heavy for me to wrap my head around it, which is why I wanted to hear about people’s personal experience.

I’ve heard people share different experiences...
01-28-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,877
Posted By Ataylor

Carnivore diet on 50+ mile rides?

Have any of you been on the carnivore “diet” for longer rides? I'm planning on trying it and also plan to ride at the same time, but I know that carbs and electrolytes are needed. Was curious to see...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Posted By Ataylor

Awesome! Thanks for the detailed reply and the...

Awesome! Thanks for the detailed reply and the help. I really appreciate it. I'll have a look at the Haanjo right now.



Just found a few articles. GCN has a clip on Youtube as well. Will check...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-21, 11:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Posted By Ataylor

It's direct drive. Does that matter? ...

It's direct drive. Does that matter?



Is that something you adjust yourself, by moving the seat back or forth? Or are you talking about a set position the seat has in relation to the pedals,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Posted By Ataylor

Got it. Thanks. I didn't consider the drivetrain,...

Got it. Thanks. I didn't consider the drivetrain, though. I appreciate you bringing that up. Probably more a reason to buy used.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-21, 09:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Posted By Ataylor

No, not much. I've got a few miles on it so far...

No, not much. I've got a few miles on it so far and I did actually enjoy the position. To some degree it did kind of remind me of being outside. So I'm not sure if I'll be going the upright position...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 05:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Posted By Ataylor

I wouldn't say it's pointless. For starters, it...

I wouldn't say it's pointless. For starters, it might actually be available. You never know. And if not, I can keep an eye out for that specific bike on here, eBay, Craigslist, etc, until I find it....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 01:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Posted By Ataylor

Thanks for the tip on looking for the specs. And...

Thanks for the tip on looking for the specs. And yea', I'm not really looking to spend a ton on this bike, but if I decide to go used, perhaps I can find the specs online somewhere, which would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Posted By Ataylor

Oh, really? That would definitely make it much...

Oh, really? That would definitely make it much easier for me in terms of finding a bike. I've only had one road bike, so I wasn't really sure how much a difference I would feel between two different...
10-27-21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 440
Posted By Ataylor

Never knew such a thing as rocker plates existed....

Never knew such a thing as rocker plates existed. That's pretty awesome. Thanks for your insight on the Sterzo and the heads up on the rocker. I appreciate it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 12:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,212
Posted By Ataylor

Roubaix Sport geometry for about $300?

Before some of you launch your shoe through the screen, hear me out. I'd like to get a dedicated bike for my trainer for a few reasons and was wondering if anyone here knew of any bikes (old or new)...
10-12-21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 440
Posted By Ataylor

Elite Sterzo Smart. Any non-racers using this?

Perhaps I didn't search correctly, but I've only seen this mentioned in a couple threads on here (one of which was Recent Purchases), so not much to go off of outside of Youtube reviews, which are...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 10:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

The Onyx are definitely on the list. I think...

The Onyx are definitely on the list. I think it'll probably boil down to the Vesper's or the 240's. That'll all be for another season, though. Will try out the Bontrager for now and continue to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-21, 10:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

Thank you, brother. Not a fan of super bright...

Thank you, brother. Not a fan of super bright anything really, love silence and not currently great at repairs and maintenance, so the DT's sound like they may fit the bill.



Got it. Thanks a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-21, 11:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

Gotcha! Thanks much for the info. I appreciate...

Gotcha! Thanks much for the info. I appreciate it.



Thanks. My fascination with hubs has grown faster these past few weeks than probably anything else bike related. Don't know why. Will need to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-21, 01:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

Sorry...just saw this post. Super glad to hear...

Sorry...just saw this post. Super glad to hear the positive reviews from you as well as others. Got my wheels a few days ago, but haven't had a chance to install and ride them just yet.

On a side...
05-10-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,999
Posted By Ataylor

Yep, got it. Thanks.

Yep, got it. Thanks.
05-10-21, 01:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,999
Posted By Ataylor

Thanks for that. So Just to be clear, 19mm rims...

Thanks for that. So Just to be clear, 19mm rims are compatible with 62mm tires, though at a little less than half the pressure?
05-09-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,999
Posted By Ataylor

Has this been proven or was this just your own...

Has this been proven or was this just your own experience? Either way, which tire/rim combos do you say have handling issues?



I know you said it's old and I don't know if I'm misreading the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-21, 12:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

Oh, good. Thanks for pointing that out. ...

Oh, good. Thanks for pointing that out.



Thanks. He's on the list, for sure.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

I already picked up the Bontrager wheels,but I'll...

I already picked up the Bontrager wheels,but I'll add Boyd to the list for future reference. Thanks!
05-07-21, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,999
Posted By Ataylor

Oh, really? That's good to know. Thanks for...

Oh, really? That's good to know. Thanks for sharing that. Makes me feel a bit more at ease with my decision.
05-06-21, 11:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,999
Posted By Ataylor

Bontrager Aeolus Pro 3 TLR and 28mm GP5000 TL?

Do any of you guys run this wheelset/tire combo? I was wondering if 28mm tubeless tires on a rim with a 19.5mm internal width would be an issue? Would that specific combination noticeably affect the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-21, 05:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

Thanks. Those Schwalbe were the exact tires I was...

Thanks. Those Schwalbe were the exact tires I was looking for when I was going down the Zipp path.

Let me ask you this, though. You haven't ridden on the Bontrager wheels, right? I wonder if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-21, 08:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

Oh, I don't know why, but for some reason I...

Oh, I don't know why, but for some reason I thought it was the opposite. Why would you choose hookless over hooked? What are the major selling points for you?

As for depth, outside of actual...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

Yea', thanks, I noticed the other one's you...

Yea', thanks, I noticed the other one's you mentioned on the BRR website.

Either way, I think I'm good with the Bont's for now. I really like the appeal of the Zipp brand. A lot. They look awesome...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

Really? I thought the Corsa Speed G+ 2.0 (TLR)...

Really? I thought the Corsa Speed G+ 2.0 (TLR) weren't compatible either? I was contemplating between 25s and 28s.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-21, 06:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

You're right, I did. I was trying to convince...

You're right, I did. I was trying to convince myself that 45mm wouldn't be a problem, since it didn't seem as though I had many options beyond building a custom wheelset. I think the Bontrager should...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-21, 05:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

It slipped my mind, but I was meaning to ask you...

It slipped my mind, but I was meaning to ask you guys about those. I had the page opened up earlier today and was checking to see if anyone local carried them. Any idea if they're hookless or hooked?...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-21, 05:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

PM sent. I caught the 17mm width after...

PM sent.



I caught the 17mm width after I made my post, actually. Thanks, anyway, for pointing that out. I found and was considering the 2021 Zipp 303 Firecrest, but they, too(?), were hookless...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-21, 07:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,796
Posted By Ataylor

Tubeless wheelset recommendation

tl;dr: Looking for a tubeless wheelset. $1,500 budget. Can spend a little more or a lot less. Carbon or alum. Compatible with Rim brakes. Less than 40mm rim depth to prevent issues with crosswind....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-21, 03:16 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,512
Posted By Ataylor

Hate to pull you guys away from each others...

Hate to pull you guys away from each others throats and all, but somewhat long post incoming.



Thanks for your input. It's good to get some reassurance. And I tend to pump before every ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-21, 03:53 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,512
Posted By Ataylor

Thanks for the help and the installation tip....

Thanks for the help and the installation tip. I'll be sure to follow those directions.



I'm just going off of some of the reviews I've read online. Again, I don't know why they're against...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-21, 08:16 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,512
Posted By Ataylor

Latex tubes with GP5000 tires?

I've read that they're "better" with lighter tires. Has this been true in your experience? Some people say using tires like the Turbo Cotton by Specialized or the Corsa G Plus would justify buying a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-21, 07:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,224
Posted By Ataylor

I would, yes. Not for a hundred dollars, though....

I would, yes. Not for a hundred dollars, though. I don't think the battery percentage reading (which is all I wanted from the unit) is worth that much. I have the shifters, which are good enough.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-21, 03:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,224
Posted By Ataylor

Yea', I can imagine. If I see myself not being...

Yea', I can imagine. If I see myself not being mindful of that, I'll just set a weekly alarm in my phone to check the battery and take it from there, I guess.



Sheesh. One non-essential piece...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-21, 01:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,224
Posted By Ataylor

Thanks for understanding and for sharing your...

Thanks for understanding and for sharing your view. And yea', I agree. It can definitely enhance a ride. Guess it just boils down to what you have and what you want.



Got it. Thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-21, 01:19 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,224
Posted By Ataylor

Thanks for the recommendation. Outside of the...

Thanks for the recommendation. Outside of the wireless communication, there's a few reasons why I don't think that would be an essential piece for me.

First, the battery level doesn't have a...
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