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Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-16, 08:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 668
Posted By fishermba2004

1x to 2x conversion

Has anyone converted from a 1x drivetrain to a 2x drivetrain?

I like the looks of the Spec Diverge but a 46/42 low end isn't quite low enough. I'd like to swap out the cranks for a mountain bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-07-11, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 644
Posted By fishermba2004

I bought one and I'm happy after 100 miles. I've...

I bought one and I'm happy after 100 miles. I've got a bit of toe overlap which I seem to have on all the cyclocross bikes I tested. I'm enjoying riding around in the grass and taking a few...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-29-11, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 644
Posted By fishermba2004

Anyone ridden a Trex/Gary Fisher Ion CX

Did a quick test ride and really liked it. Anyone owned one for a few weeks that could share some impressions. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-11, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,193
Posted By fishermba2004

M5 is the correct size but nothing seems to match...

M5 is the correct size but nothing seems to match the pitch. The clamp appears to be fine. It's just the bolt that snapped.


I started with Bikesourceonline.com where the $5,000 of carbon and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-11, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,193
Posted By fishermba2004

Need help finding bolt for specialized seat clamp

Anyone know the specs on or where I can buy a bolt for a specialized s-works seat post clamp? Can't find a match at big box or speciality hardware stores. Lbs is no help.

Had the torque wrench...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-15-11, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 683
Posted By fishermba2004

Love the Garmin+Powertap combo. It's nice to...

Love the Garmin+Powertap combo.

It's nice to be find the same hill in different rides and compare numbers for it. It's also nice to be able to hit at lap button when you get dropped and see what...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-06-11, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,123
Posted By fishermba2004

They get easier. I started last winter doing 30...

They get easier. I started last winter doing 30 minutes of the endurance spinervals. By the end of winter, I was doing the 2 hour workout using the same average wattage and taking breaks to do...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-06-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,778
Posted By fishermba2004

I think it was Joe Friel who said people tend to...

I think it was Joe Friel who said people tend to get faster as cyclists for about seven years with most of the gains in the first three years coming from physiological adaptations and most of the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-17-10, 11:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,918
Posted By fishermba2004

You will get closer to that maximum though. I...

You will get closer to that maximum though. I have 6000 miles of Garmin data with a 172 max and no more than 5-10 seconds at 170. The following year I was able to hit 176 and sustain 170 for 1:30-2...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-08-10, 11:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,918
Posted By fishermba2004

So there I was in the group ride going up a false...

So there I was in the group ride going up a false flat at 18MPH...and I worked my way up to two other riders with PowerTaps.

The woman in front is probably 130#. She's putting out ~150 watts....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-03-10, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Posted By fishermba2004

try youtube

If you search youtube for core training, you'll get lots of good bodyweight exercises. Never get bored again.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-28-10, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By fishermba2004

Probably

but nothing to worry about. I found that Yoga loosened up my hamstrings enough to allow me to raise the saddle a few mm.

If your hands bother you, I'd spend some time adjusting the angle of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-23-10, 04:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,407
Posted By fishermba2004

Check out recipes on bodybuilding.com. There are...

Check out recipes on bodybuilding.com. There are lots of (very) easy to prepare recipes that look like salad but aren't based on lettuce.

Here's one of my favorites. I usually leave out the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-23-10, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 933
Posted By fishermba2004

At 250lbs riding on pavement, I had my rear wheel...

At 250lbs riding on pavement, I had my rear wheel re-built 6-7 different times in 1000 miles. Then, I found the right guy at the right shop and have had 3000 trouble free miles. I did take a class...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-23-10, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 693
Posted By fishermba2004

fitday.com

It seems to be one of the few that will let you store years worth of data and let you create your own foods.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-11-10, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,947
Posted By fishermba2004

FWIW, I've attempted and finished RAIN twice. ...

FWIW, I've attempted and finished RAIN twice.

I think you can go past the 10% guidline depending on how hard you ride. All advice is personal..but I went from 3000 mi one year to 6,000 the next...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-10, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 649
Posted By fishermba2004

When is Sram releasing 2011 gruppos

Anyone know when SRAM is releasing their 2011 gruppos? Trying to decide if I should limp along with my existing shifters or buy now. thanks.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-28-10, 08:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,161
Posted By fishermba2004

Rain?

I more or less followed the plan to get ready for RAIN.

I simply threw in long distance rides whenever I had the time and let the intervals suffer because of it. Personally, Friel's tapering was...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-24-10, 11:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,650
Posted By fishermba2004

Are you sure about those numbers? A 200w...

Are you sure about those numbers? A 200w threshold at 147lbs is roughly 3w/kg which is the bottom of the cat4 range for men. Seems like a high categorization for someone doing 11 mile rides.

The...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-24-10, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 607
Posted By fishermba2004

2 places to try

1. public library for spinning or "coach troy" videos.
2. borrow some from your local cycling club. Surely someone will let you borrow a couple.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-18-10, 02:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 595
Posted By fishermba2004

Anyone tried the M.E.L.T method?

http://www.meltmethod.com/

Has anyone tried the MELT treatment balls?

I got a chance to try them (think standing on a super bounce ball and rolling it around) and really liked it. It...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-18-10, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By fishermba2004

I use the garmin and powertap software

They're both important to me. The Garmin software has no worthwhile power features but it's great to see where I've ridden. I simply export data from harder rides into a TCX (garmin) file and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-16-10, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 635
Posted By fishermba2004

It's doable

You can do it.


Going from 20 miles to 60 miles at the 21-22 MPH range is a huge jump. Going from 20-60 miles at a normal pace isn't. Even in November you should be able to ride at 10MPH for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-13-10, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By fishermba2004

There's definitely an immediate difference based...

There's definitely an immediate difference based on water weight. Other than that, the only difference I've noticed is probably attributable to other factors. When I go for a week straight working...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-10, 03:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,669
Posted By fishermba2004

The strap that comes with a Garmin 705 will fit a...

The strap that comes with a Garmin 705 will fit a 52 inch chest.

The calorie count from the Garmin is 200-400% above that the kilojoule count is with a powertap wheel. After religiously tracking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-10, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 552
Posted By fishermba2004

we lock ours to trees

We usually just run a cable lock with a couple of extra lengths of steel cable through the frame and wheels and attach to a tree. I usually throw a tarp over the bikes. It adds to the impression...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-19-10, 12:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,986
Posted By fishermba2004

Try a differnet shop

I had my local LBS (thank you Bike Source in Columbus Oh</sarcasm>) build a wheel for me and it popped spokes 7 times in under 1000 miles. The wheel was completely rebuilt with new spokes three...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-29-10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,737
Posted By fishermba2004

It could be the gatorade

around Ohio anway...gatorade recently changed their recipe to remove the high fructose corn syrup and replace it with sucrose. I noticed it after getting violent stomach cramps after half a small...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-29-10, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,248
Posted By fishermba2004

stretch your psoas and hamstrings

10-15 minutes of stretching before you get in the car can go a long way. If it's a long drive home, I'd consider pulling over to stretch on the way.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-29-10, 09:28 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,400
Posted By fishermba2004

Track your calories for a week

You should really track your calories for a week or two. The first few days are rough until you get used to it.

All that riding can really distort how much you think you're eating. Some days I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-22-10, 07:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,747
Posted By fishermba2004

Keep in mind that 80-90% of the strength gains...

Keep in mind that 80-90% of the strength gains you'll make in the first 10-12 weeks of lifting are neurological and new from new muscle. Recall old women who lift cars when family members are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-22-10, 06:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,541
Posted By fishermba2004

My Garmin stops when I hit 3MPH...so stops aren't...

My Garmin stops when I hit 3MPH...so stops aren't included but the bit of coasting to the stop signs are included.

In my case it took three years of steady riding with some intervals over the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-08-10, 08:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,294
Posted By fishermba2004

Here are some things to try

1. Don't go ahead. It's a trap. Don't do this.
2. I tend to sprint up the hills so I'm winded enough to not mind the wait
3. I'm always in the wind
4. Pushing them up hills is a fun...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-03-10, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By fishermba2004

wet shoes

I take my shoes off and set them in front of a fan on low. After a couple of hours they're dry and no smells.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-17-10, 07:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,714
Posted By fishermba2004

Have you look at HED wheels? Many of their rims...

Have you look at HED wheels? Many of their rims have a "Stallion" option that's listed for up to 230
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-12-10, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 864
Posted By fishermba2004

videos of squats

1. Check out bodybuilding.com for videos and articles.

2. See if your local library has vidoes put out by the Westside Barbell Club. They have an excellent (and very old) VHS about squats and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-02-10, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By fishermba2004

If you keep riding like that some day you'll be...

If you keep riding like that some day you'll be in the paceline passing people <g>

If someone passes close enough to make you uncomfortable you can always say 'on your left' 'on your right' or...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 919
Posted By fishermba2004

Lezyne saddle bag question

Does anyone use a Lezyne M Caddy or S Caddy bag? For some reason I'm nervous about putting a nice multi tool under the bag with a rather weak looking piece of velcro to hold the tool in place. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-10, 05:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 787
Posted By fishermba2004

Does have insurance on your bike?

Does anyone carry theft/damage insurance on your bike? If so, what does it cost? I'm under the impression that home owners insurance will only cover a bike if something happens to it while on my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-28-10, 12:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,029
Posted By fishermba2004

There are many different cuts of jeans. Go to...

There are many different cuts of jeans. Go to Saks or Needles Markup and see if you can find a pair the fits. then you can look for them on sale via the internet.

Anything that fits my waist...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-26-10, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Posted By fishermba2004

You can have a problem with laps within a single...

You can have a problem with laps within a single ride that long but I don't think you'll lose any performance data. My garmin currently has over 400 hours of ride data in it and the storage is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-23-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,472
Posted By fishermba2004

how about eating something low calorie and healthy?

A handful of carrots and hummus or powered ranch dressing mixed with non-fat yogurt?
1oz of 99% lean Turkey wrapped in a lettuce leaf?
Jello?
large glass of water?
grapefruit?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-23-10, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Posted By fishermba2004

used mine last year on lots of long rides

I've had mine on for lots of 100-120 mile rides lasting between 12 and 14 hours with no problem. I also used it on RAIN 167 miles (starting from the hotel) in 9h 53 min with no problem.

I had...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-07-10, 09:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,005
Posted By fishermba2004

Check out Syntrax proteins. ...

Check out Syntrax proteins. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/syn/syn.htm

They are by far the best tasting I have found. The only thing I've found that tastes better after a long brutal group...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-06-10, 08:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,619
Posted By fishermba2004

Have you considered taking an electrolyte...

Have you considered taking an electrolyte supplement? The before diet was probably much much higher in sodium, potassium, etc.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-06-10, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,076
Posted By fishermba2004

I have a tanita and don't really care if it's...

I have a tanita and don't really care if it's accurate. I'm only interested in trends. In my case, I got a little frustrated with the erratic readings and so tracked weight and BF% for several weeks...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-06-10, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 671
Posted By fishermba2004

RPE may not be a great measurement. I have a...

RPE may not be a great measurement. I have a power meter and doing the same workout indoors seems much harder.

You could try tracking your calories and ride time for 1-2 weeks and seeing what...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-24-10, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 996
Posted By fishermba2004

Check out the transformation guides on...

Check out the transformation guides on BodyBuilding.com. There's plenty of good information there. You can even pick pre-built plans to follow.

Youcoming is right. 80-90% of how you look is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-24-10, 09:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,459
Posted By fishermba2004

There are a lot of good cycling-yoga related...

There are a lot of good cycling-yoga related videos on youtube.com

You can also find some good routines at yogadownload.com. I really like the yoga for back pain routines there as they loosened...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-23-10, 06:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 832
Posted By fishermba2004

Chuckb, do you like the desktop version of Fitday...

Chuckb, do you like the desktop version of Fitday better than the web version? It seems like the website is needlessly slow sometimes which almost makes it worth the $35 to buy the desktop version. ...
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