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Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-22-17, 10:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,766
Posted By KBentley57

I've noticed patterns in my weight that seem...

I've noticed patterns in my weight that seem pretty consistent, but I've never noticed anything that has that long of a period.

Bedtime weight is 2 lbs heavier than morning weight, and morning...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-17, 09:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,719
Posted By KBentley57

I think what he/we are getting at is there is no...

I think what he/we are getting at is there is no actual measurement of how much energy was put into the rim, by the brake pads. It's clearly different for each rim, because the coefficient of...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-17, 07:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,719
Posted By KBentley57

There's a lot 1) The work done on the rim...

There's a lot

1) The work done on the rim by the brake pad.
2) Disregarding the fact that while they applied the same force to each rim, the coefficient of friction between the rim and pad...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-17, 09:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,719
Posted By KBentley57

It doesn't tell us anything. That's a...

It doesn't tell us anything.

That's a textbook example of what someone thinks is a scientific test, but is actually junk science. There's so many variables that aren't controlled for, that you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-17, 09:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,659
Posted By KBentley57

bicyclerollingresistance.com has the corsa g+...

bicyclerollingresistance.com has the corsa g+ tubulars @ 12.3W per tire, and the gatorskins @ 19.3W per tire. For both, that's a 17W difference. It largely depends on the speed you're averaging,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-11-17, 09:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,771
Posted By KBentley57

It's been becoming more accepted that the 95%...

It's been becoming more accepted that the 95% rule overestimates the FTP for most cyclist. Generally, I've seen research that suggests anywhere form 85%-90% as a more accurate figure. Just fyi, my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-17, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,785
Posted By KBentley57

Is that a hammered finish, orange peel in the...

Is that a hammered finish, orange peel in the paint, or orange peel in the clear? I'd hit it with at least a polish anyways!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-17, 05:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,398
Posted By KBentley57

When you're ready to ride the entire route by...

When you're ready to ride the entire route by yourself, should it come down to it.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-27-17, 08:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,881
Posted By KBentley57

:crash: :foo: :)

:crash: :foo: :)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-17, 03:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,881
Posted By KBentley57

As coach Friel would say, "It depends..." :). ...

As coach Friel would say, "It depends..." :).

One one hand, without knowing your weight/height, I'd wager you're probably of a thicker build? That also plays against your weak FTP; becuase when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-17, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By KBentley57

The chain is probably toast by now, but not...

The chain is probably toast by now, but not overly so. The rings/cassette are fine as well - and btw, they're painted, not anodized like Ultegra, as far as I'm aware.

If you want to use the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-25-17, 05:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,529
Posted By KBentley57

Mattm, but I want it all, and I want it cheap,...

Mattm, but I want it all, and I want it cheap, and I want it now. I don't see the problem here?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-25-17, 05:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,529
Posted By KBentley57

Do you experience any wheel rub due to he brake...

Do you experience any wheel rub due to he brake being mounted underneath the BB? I've known people that claim that when they stomp on the hills, that brake rub becomes an issue. Not necessarily...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-17, 09:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,529
Posted By KBentley57

I'm anti BB30 for two reasons, 1 is because I...

I'm anti BB30 for two reasons, 1 is because I prefer a threaded bottom bracket, 2 is because I have a bike with a BB30, and it creaked so often after maintenance I finally put a sleeve in to use a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-17, 08:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,529
Posted By KBentley57

If money weren't a concern, I'd have a colnago...

If money weren't a concern, I'd have a colnago concept in the bed, with me tonight :). Its my fav frame at the moment, but its really just too expensive when put up against even the madone. The...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-24-17, 06:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,529
Posted By KBentley57

In search of an aero road frameset

I've been looking around the web, looking for a bike that meets my requirements, and I feel like I'm looking for a unicorn for some reason. I can't seem to find a frame / set that meets all my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-17, 08:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,884
Posted By KBentley57

Celeste isn't a color, by now it could probably...

Celeste isn't a color, by now it could probably be classified as a religion!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-08-17, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,442
Posted By KBentley57

I must have been typing my post at the same time,...

I must have been typing my post at the same time, CFB :)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-08-17, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,442
Posted By KBentley57

I'll chime in because I've been through this...

I'll chime in because I've been through this myself -

Most of the ratio of fat vs glucose burnt during a ride is determined by intensity. Fat is majority burned at lower intensity, and muscle...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-17, 01:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,912
Posted By KBentley57

As a current and previous owner of Pacenti's, I...

As a current and previous owner of Pacenti's, I can tell you with 100% certainty, that it is your rim. I nearly paid a bikeshop to get a tire on once. No other rim I've had, has been quite so hard...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 33,232
Posted By KBentley57

economically - probably a gallon of diesel fuel. ...

economically - probably a gallon of diesel fuel. Otherwise: Odorless mineral spirits, dawn + water, rand(citrus degreaser).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-17, 01:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,312
Posted By KBentley57

We need to revive the glasses thread.

We need to revive the glasses thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-17, 07:33 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 63,474
Posted By KBentley57

Two pages and not a single picture! :)

Two pages and not a single picture! :)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-22-16, 10:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,668
Posted By KBentley57

The goal for any measurement should be accuracy...

The goal for any measurement should be accuracy and consistency :), however I understand that often there is a huge cost associated with either or sometimes both.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-16, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,245
Posted By KBentley57

Buying a used set of speedplay's from overseas;...

Buying a used set of speedplay's from overseas; there's being frugal, and getting what you pay for.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-26-16, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,387
Posted By KBentley57

Think about where the forces and torques are...

Think about where the forces and torques are being applied. In the rim brake version, the rim + brake combination is applying a torque to the crown of the fork. The legs of the fork only serve to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-23-16, 10:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,035
Posted By KBentley57

Just a FYI, the new nazare sl is due to come out...

Just a FYI, the new nazare sl is due to come out in the upcoming year. If you don't mind getting a great deal; by all means, get this version. If buyer's remorse is going to get you as soon as a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-16, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,785
Posted By KBentley57

if you haven't, put a drop of penetrating lube...

if you haven't, put a drop of penetrating lube around the base of each nipple and let it set for a few minutes before you start.

As far as getting the other nipple out; you can probably unscrew...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-16, 08:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,871
Posted By KBentley57

Walmart will not decide to sell the high-end of...

Walmart will not decide to sell the high-end of anything, ever. It's not their target demographic.
Forum: Commuting
11-14-16, 08:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,779
Posted By KBentley57

You'll have to refine your criteria for what is...

You'll have to refine your criteria for what is 'good'.

There are nearly an 1/0 number of bicycles that have carbon fiber frames selling for less than $2500.
Forum: Introductions
11-07-16, 08:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 847
Posted By KBentley57

That depends how far south you are. Are we...

That depends how far south you are. Are we talking Pelham, Alabaster, Calera, or much further south?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-16, 03:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,448
Posted By KBentley57

Just to throw out a data point: I've been...

Just to throw out a data point:

I've been running latex tubes with CGP4KS2's for about 10K miles without a flat. Same tubes, in the second set of tires. Besides, they'll save you nearly 2W! :)....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-26-16, 12:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,167
Posted By KBentley57

Ibuprofen is a miracle drug for tooth / mouth...

Ibuprofen is a miracle drug for tooth / mouth related pains. For me, it works better than the opioids they were prescribing for pain. If you've got good kidneys/liver, you can handle a little more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-16, 03:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,861
Posted By KBentley57

Your chain is simply too long for the derailleur...

Your chain is simply too long for the derailleur to take up the slack. I don't see a quick-link in the picture, so you'll have to break a link, and resize the chain so that in the small-small combo,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-16, 03:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,442
Posted By KBentley57

It sounds like you're stressed beyond the max to...

It sounds like you're stressed beyond the max to me, with the stress manifesting itself as general fatigue. It's hard to work out when you're stressed; I know most people say exercise relieves...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-16, 03:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,413
Posted By KBentley57

+1, that continental has lots of life left in it.

+1, that continental has lots of life left in it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-16, 07:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,063
Posted By KBentley57

I don't see the harm in marking the area, I mean,...

I don't see the harm in marking the area, I mean, your tax dollars probably paid for that 3"x20' strip of pavement anyhow, right? >:). It's destined to be fixed (or not) depending on your local's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-16, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,695
Posted By KBentley57

While it's unfortunate that it's scratched,...

While it's unfortunate that it's scratched, there's no harm in riding it. the outer most layer is mostly cosmetic. I've been riding a frame that has got some hideous looking scratches down by the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-16, 08:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,974
Posted By KBentley57

#2 has been shown to be not factual. Some...

#2 has been shown to be not factual.

Some links:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26988768
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26863442
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26815179
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-16, 03:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,089
Posted By KBentley57

It was a slip of the calculator on my part :). ...

It was a slip of the calculator on my part :). However, I gave a bike to a friend, with this cable lock, and he actually did set down one evening and try all combinations until he found the one that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-16, 01:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,089
Posted By KBentley57

+1 hacksaw, angle grinder, anything. Otherwise,...

+1 hacksaw, angle grinder, anything. Otherwise, one combo every 3 seconds gets you a little less than three hours total combo checking time for 0000 - 9999.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-16, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By KBentley57

This technical doc will probably be your best...

This technical doc will probably be your best friend. It has everything from the shifter installation, to the derailleur and cables.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-16, 12:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 459
Posted By KBentley57

Handlebar Decisions

I'm looking into an aero road frame, and I'd like to keep the reach and stack the same as I am riding. I'm riding a 56cm Felt F5, which has an ETT of 560mm. I'm riding this with a 120mm (-6) degree...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-16, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 676
Posted By KBentley57

I believe the OP is talking about the shift cable...

I believe the OP is talking about the shift cable housing that goes from the chain stay to the rear derailleur. To the OP, you're correct that when buying a set of housings/cables, that there is not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-16, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,173
Posted By KBentley57

Pretty much any modern road bike with clipo on...

Pretty much any modern road bike with clipo on aerobars would give you much more of an advantage in a TT.



Old frame, bent frame, run over, not aero. Do this horse a kindness and put it out of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-16, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,756
Posted By KBentley57

I have run exactly this combination before, 105...

I have run exactly this combination before, 105 derailleur and force22 crank, and it worked fine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-16, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,004
Posted By KBentley57

That is the 'wavy washer' that is supposed to...

That is the 'wavy washer' that is supposed to provide a spring-like load so that the play can be adjusted out of the crankset. It's supposed to be that way.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-16, 07:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,483
Posted By KBentley57

Warm soapy water, with a followup of Mr. Clean...

Warm soapy water, with a followup of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (tm) :). Only on the brake track though.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-16, 02:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,941
Posted By KBentley57

That depends on you're definition of well. In...

That depends on you're definition of well. In general, no, not compared to someone who's 200 lbs, 175 lbs, or 150 lbs, or less. Granted, they will not usually have trouble getting up and over a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-16, 02:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,941
Posted By KBentley57

+1, at 240 lbs a 36/25 isn't enough gear for...

+1, at 240 lbs a 36/25 isn't enough gear for hills over 5%, unless you're just a monster of a man. I'd be looking at changing that rear to a 11-28 if possible, if money isn't that tight, an 11-32...
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