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09-02-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,757
Posted By Bearhawker

Not sure where you got that "information" from,...

Not sure where you got that "information" from, but it is not correct. It might be for someone not fat-adapted? As long as protein intake is high and the muscles are being used there is no loss of...
Forum: Touring
09-01-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,805
Posted By Bearhawker

My Klymit pad has a "Klymit V Sheet" cover that...

My Klymit pad has a "Klymit V Sheet" cover that acts as a bottom sheet (and pillow trapper) so I don't lie directly on the mattress. It is awesome.
09-01-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,757
Posted By Bearhawker

Haven't ridden more than 100km yet this year....

Haven't ridden more than 100km yet this year. Over the last few years I've done several multi-day 100+ km days. One of them involved 4000m of climbing over the 3 days and I literally ate 1000 calorie...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-23, 06:29 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,515
Posted By Bearhawker

There are a few of them on the market now. ...

There are a few of them on the market now. Magene has one too.

I was shopping for which one to get when my wife gave me her old Varia and bought herself a new Varia. Problem solved. LOL
09-01-23, 06:23 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,757
Posted By Bearhawker

Fat absolutely is one of the "fuels" that are...

Fat absolutely is one of the "fuels" that are used by the liver (primarily) and kidneys (lesser extent and increasingly when fasting I think) for gluconeogenesis. Any non-carb source can be used:...
08-31-23, 02:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,757
Posted By Bearhawker

US Gov info on fructose and the liver...

US Gov info on fructose and the liver (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8267750/)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,714
Posted By Bearhawker

Thanks! Pretty happy with it. I wanted the...

Thanks! Pretty happy with it. I wanted the black version but they were sold out. The "portal blue" is nice though. It's a better bike than I am a rider but if I live long enough I'll grow into...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,244
Posted By Bearhawker

I've only bought from them once and was very...

I've only bought from them once and was very happy with the product and service.

The problem for me is that they do not ship outside the US and for me to drive there to pick it up is a non-trivial...
08-31-23, 01:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,757
Posted By Bearhawker

Fructose is processed mostly (70%) by the liver...

Fructose is processed mostly (70%) by the liver (the rest seems to be intestinal from what I've read). Sucrose (table sugar) is half glucose and half fructose.

It would seem quite likely that...
08-31-23, 09:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,757
Posted By Bearhawker

How fast does any fuel you ingest get metabolized...

How fast does any fuel you ingest get metabolized and made ready to burn?

I can't see there being any sudden/immediate fueling effect unless the body holds back some energy as a "reserve" and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3,108
Views: 528,714
Posted By Bearhawker

I live on an island so I'm never terribly far...

I live on an island so I'm never terribly far from water. Here's my bike on the way home from town on a couple of different rides.

...
08-25-23, 06:38 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,684
Posted By Bearhawker

New frame bag, no more bottle cages. lol ...

New frame bag, no more bottle cages. lol


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08-22-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,684
Posted By Bearhawker

I'm loving it so far - only wish it had mounts...

I'm loving it so far - only wish it had mounts for racks etc. It has fender mounts but that's it.

The 3rd bottle mount is a great place to put the air tank fro my horn. lol The front tire is...
Forum: Touring
08-22-23, 06:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,004
Posted By Bearhawker

Wow - that's a big difference I should weigh...

Wow - that's a big difference

I should weigh my Big Agnes tent to see how it compares to the advertised weight, which is 4,1 pounds all in or 3,1 lbs "trail weight" whatever that means.

So my...
Forum: Touring
08-22-23, 05:27 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,004
Posted By Bearhawker

The weight differences are due to fabrics: the...

The weight differences are due to fabrics: the orange is a much heavier fabric. The green comes in either 15D or 20D where the orange one comes in 210T
08-21-23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,684
Posted By Bearhawker

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,515
Posted By Bearhawker

New Crankbrothers cleats. The old ones don't...

New Crankbrothers cleats. The old ones don't even look like cleats any more. LOL
08-17-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,587
Posted By Bearhawker

That was on my Norco Bigfoot 6.1 with my "skinny"...

That was on my Norco Bigfoot 6.1 with my "skinny" 4" "road" tires. 28T chain ring.

Averaged 24km/h on that bike most rides.

Fast? No.

Fast for a fatbike? Maybe

lmao
08-17-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,587
Posted By Bearhawker

The car driver is 100% at fault. The video...

The car driver is 100% at fault. The video literally proved it to the police and the driver's insurance adjuster has contacted me today.

I'm not sure how you don't understand that the driver who...
08-16-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,587
Posted By Bearhawker

I don't see how cutting the corner matters here. ...

I don't see how cutting the corner matters here. I've already stated why I do it.

I'm happy for you you've had much better luck than I have.
08-14-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,713
Posted By Bearhawker

Ask a pilot - there's a reason lights on towers...

Ask a pilot - there's a reason lights on towers etc blink.

I would only ever run a solid light in a group where I'm not at the back (never)
08-14-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,626
Posted By Bearhawker

I got a pair from Aliexpress because they claimed...

I got a pair from Aliexpress because they claimed to be photochromic for $4 delivered to my door.

They are super clear in the dark, and surprisingly dark in the light. They change very quickly,...
08-13-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,587
Posted By Bearhawker

Driver was at a complete stop. If she hadn't...

Driver was at a complete stop. If she hadn't been stopped I would have aborted the turn

On that corner if you don't cut it a little you go off onto the gravel shoulder. It also aims the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,515
Posted By Bearhawker

Best-possible outcome considering the...

Best-possible outcome considering the circumstances (video posted in my "Just another day on PEI" thread in case anyone wants to watch!)

I appear to be completely fine - just minor niggles. Bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,515
Posted By Bearhawker

New helmet due to an unfortunate situation...

New helmet due to an unfortunate situation yesterday that involved me colliding with a car that made a left turn into me because the driver "didn't see me" despite the 400 lumen flashing white front...
08-12-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,587
Posted By Bearhawker

Yesterday's fun. https://youtu.be/SPaVbKudRJo

Yesterday's fun.

https://youtu.be/SPaVbKudRJo
08-10-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,380
Posted By Bearhawker

My Garmin HRM was purchased in 2011, started...

My Garmin HRM was purchased in 2011, started using it with a Forerunner 305 I think (big clunky watch).

I'm on the 3rd strap for it and had to do some searching to find a replacement the last time...
05-24-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,121
Posted By Bearhawker

Too many of my relatives have died, or are...

Too many of my relatives have died, or are suffering from T2D that i've made it a priority to never get it. My Mom's husband has lost a retina and absolutely refuses to stop eating carbs. Horrible...
05-23-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,428
Posted By Bearhawker

My Hatchet carbon apex1 weighs 22.5 pounds with...

My Hatchet carbon apex1 weighs 22.5 pounds with eggbeater 3 pedals, two tacx water bottle cages, one full 600ml water bottle, wahoo roam, cycliq fly12 sport and garmin varia 510 radar (all with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-23, 07:30 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,515
Posted By Bearhawker

Recent purchases: Devinci Hatchet Carbon Apex1...

Recent purchases:
Devinci Hatchet Carbon Apex1 (blue - the black edition was sold out at time of ordering)
Cycliq Fly12 Sport camera/light
Seatpost mount for the Varia radar
05-19-23, 07:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,094
Posted By Bearhawker

My new bike is the only one I've ever had with ...

My new bike is the only one I've ever had with TA.

The TAs have handles that pull out from inside the TAs so they look clean with no protruding handles while not requiring any tools to...
04-30-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,390
Posted By Bearhawker

I do all my riding fasted but I expect I am the...

I do all my riding fasted but I expect I am the extreme minority.
04-28-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,587
Posted By Bearhawker

Ok - looks like the issue is resolved and it was...

Ok - looks like the issue is resolved and it was MY end. NOT Thirs.

A couple of seemingly random things lined up to clobber me and my efforts - neither of which were immediately obvious:

1) on...
04-26-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,587
Posted By Bearhawker

They have requested a copy of my video and .GPX...

They have requested a copy of my video and .GPX file which I have submitted so things are moving along. Hopefully to a resolution!
04-25-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,587
Posted By Bearhawker

Forgot the one gripe I have so far with the...

Forgot the one gripe I have so far with the Cycliq: the software allegedly allows Strava overlays for HUD info like speed, cadence, HR, a map etc

I say "allegedly" as no matter what I do I cannot...
04-25-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,587
Posted By Bearhawker

The camera has arrived and I really like it. I...

The camera has arrived and I really like it. I like the fact you can add "tram lines" to the videos to show where the 1 meter of space exists in space in front on the bike. Yu tell the software how...
Forum: Introductions
04-24-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By Bearhawker

Welcome from PEI (My Dad is in North Van)

Welcome from PEI

(My Dad is in North Van)
04-23-23, 04:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,501
Posted By Bearhawker

My top gear is 28-11. On the flattest***...

My top gear is 28-11.

On the flattest*** stretches with no wind *** I "cruise" at 25-30 km/h

Down hill I coast as there is no tangible benefit to pedaling above 30 km/h

*** PEI is...
04-19-23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By Bearhawker

I have a 27-28" inseam. SOH doesn't exist in...

I have a 27-28" inseam.

SOH doesn't exist in my world.
04-16-23, 05:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 874
Posted By Bearhawker

Some research shows that stretching is most...

Some research shows that stretching is most beneficial *post* exercise. The idea being that tight muscles perform better.

I only stretch to be able to get out of bed due to long-term effects from...
04-16-23, 05:42 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,587
Posted By Bearhawker

It's from Australia... they probably think that's...

It's from Australia... they probably think that's cold.

LOL

I will post my thoughts on it for sure.
04-15-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 874
Posted By Bearhawker

After working up to 1000 body weight squats,...

After working up to 1000 body weight squats, horse stance became a lot easier. I haven't seen how long I can hold it but that sounds like a fun game.

Years ago I watched Jack Mace (sp?) YT videos...
04-15-23, 05:25 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,587
Posted By Bearhawker

I'm upgrading my video camera - tired of using...

I'm upgrading my video camera - tired of using no-name action cameras with suspect battery life & having to selectively turn them on/off to save battery... and forgetting if it's on or off at any...
Replies: 5
Views: 1,675
Posted By Bearhawker

I do. For me it's as much comfort as speed. I...

I do. For me it's as much comfort as speed. I really do benefit from stretching my back out. If my new bike ever arrives aero bars will be one of the 1st add-ons
Forum: Touring
04-11-23, 06:07 AM
Replies: 4,817
Views: 2,611,280
Posted By Bearhawker

Looks like a Adventure Hydration CrankTank

Looks like a Adventure Hydration CrankTank
04-09-23, 05:22 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 62,811
Posted By Bearhawker

Indeed. I'm 55, resting HR low 50s and it's rare...

Indeed. I'm 55, resting HR low 50s and it's rare that I don't hit 200 on any given ride. I can average high 100's for hours, day after day. My HR can go way over 100 just suiting up and taking my...
04-07-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,308
Posted By Bearhawker

You'd hate to get a bunch of false positives...

You'd hate to get a bunch of false positives riding by the airport.

:D
04-07-23, 03:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,308
Posted By Bearhawker

I don't think it will matter being inverted but...

I don't think it will matter being inverted but the angle it is at might be problematic.

Personally I ditched my saddle bag for something that mounts on the toptube. That allows the Varia to sit...
04-07-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,587
Posted By Bearhawker

Heard and watched the videos. Had I had been...

Heard and watched the videos. Had I had been there to witness it I wouldn't have been one of the ones standing back recording. I don't have a "flight" response.
04-06-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,587
Posted By Bearhawker

The weather is improving so I will be back on the...

The weather is improving so I will be back on the roads soon - with a new bike. This is the reason the old bike is now a beat-up trainer bike and why I've been using the fatbike as my daily driver:...
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