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Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,111
Posted By dreamingant

Yeah, unfortunately I didn't learn about this...

Yeah, unfortunately I didn't learn about this option until after I wrapped both sides. Definitely going to do next time. Also getting thicker tape too as this is thinner than my last tape.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-22, 08:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,111
Posted By dreamingant

Yeah, his was the primary video I used for...

Yeah, his was the primary video I used for details.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-22, 02:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,111
Posted By dreamingant

Thanks! I removed the tape (which kinda sucked...

Thanks! I removed the tape (which kinda sucked cuz it's sticky tape), and rewrapped with less overlap,and wallah, it fit. Was about to go to my local bike shop and grab some longer tape so cheers.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,111
Posted By dreamingant

Bar tape

Okay, so let me start by admitting I've never changed my bar tape before. Seemed easy enough. Bought some tape, watched a couple vids. And, dammit... Did I wrap too tight or are there different...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-13-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,927
Posted By dreamingant

Keeping Toes Warm

What do others wear to keep their toes warm during cold, windy rides? It's the only part of my body I haven't figured out yet. I do own some toe covers that I have used but they didn't seem to work...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-13-11, 01:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,841
Posted By dreamingant

awesome. thanks for link, chasmm! i think i'm...

awesome. thanks for link, chasmm! i think i'm going to order the rare earth magnets and see how they work.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-09-11, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,841
Posted By dreamingant

Garmin GSC 10 Cadence Magnet Install on FSA Cranks

Does anyone have any suggestions for mounting the Garmin GSC 10 cadence magnet on an FSA crank? If I place the magnet where my old Cateye magnet was (in the groove on the back of the crank arm), the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-17-11, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,490
Posted By dreamingant

hello again, all. so, in the time since i first...

hello again, all. so, in the time since i first posted this thread, i've been tested at the UPMC Cycling Performance Center and by a local tri coach. UPMC tested me for body fat, lactate threshold...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-11-10, 03:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,490
Posted By dreamingant

thanks valygrl & Carbonfiberboy!

thanks valygrl & Carbonfiberboy!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-11-10, 02:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,490
Posted By dreamingant

sorry for my ignorance, but was is "jersey flap?"...

sorry for my ignorance, but was is "jersey flap?" and how did you deduce that ".91 * MHR is a good starting guess for LTHR?"



i concur. altho mentally, my exhaustion on the trainer far exceeds...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-11-10, 02:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,490
Posted By dreamingant

if you don't mind me asking, approx. how much did...

if you don't mind me asking, approx. how much did the lthr blood test cost? did they also do a vo2 max? upmc sports medicine facilty has a cycling performance service - they do vo2 max, lthr,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-11-10, 02:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,490
Posted By dreamingant

thanks for feedback. but if i assume 221 was a...

thanks for feedback. but if i assume 221 was a fluke (which trust me, it's crossed my mind) and 197 is actually my Max HR and 176 is my LTHR, than i am operating at 89% of max @ LTHR & 94% of max...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-10-10, 10:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,490
Posted By dreamingant

Lactate Threshold HR Confusion

I've been trying for months to pinpoint my Lactate Threshold Heart Rate (LTHR) so I can devise appropriate training zones based on my LTHR. Unfortunately, I can't rationalize the expense of a lab...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-10, 06:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,298
Posted By dreamingant

i don't know if this makes a difference, but i...

i don't know if this makes a difference, but i just took my bike out for a spin and i noticed that if i stop pedaling entirely, then shift FD to outer chainring, then start pedaling again, it seems...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-10, 06:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,298
Posted By dreamingant

thanks for all of your suggestions. i'm at my...

thanks for all of your suggestions. i'm at my wit's end trying to fix it myself, so i'm just gonna keep knocking on LBS doors until i find a mechanic willing & ABLE to take on the challenge....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-10, 06:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,298
Posted By dreamingant

that, deep_sky, is indeed a bloody mystery! i...

that, deep_sky, is indeed a bloody mystery! i have no idea, and was shocked myself. but it still doesn't change the fact that others who've ridden my bike have agreed that my upshifting mechanism is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-10, 05:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,298
Posted By dreamingant

@deep_sky - i would concede that part of the...

@deep_sky - i would concede that part of the problem might be user-related (i.e. me); however, that does not explain why it worked well for me the past few months but does not now. i haven't changed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-10, 04:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,298
Posted By dreamingant

regarding compatibility with my gearing, i found...

regarding compatibility with my gearing, i found this on SRAM's website: "The SRAM Rival Front Derailleur is standardized for use with both traditional and compact ring sets and is available in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-10, 04:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,298
Posted By dreamingant

so, i took my bike to a different LBS today. the...

so, i took my bike to a different LBS today. the primary mechanic wasn't in, but the guy i spoke with (who also rides a cross bike w/ same front gearing -36/46 - and same sram rival FD) took it for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,298
Posted By dreamingant

so, it turns out that cleaning the excess lube...

so, it turns out that cleaning the excess lube off the chain helped a bit, but not entirely. i was at least able to shift up to the big chainring about 60% of the time. which was extremely fortunate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-10, 11:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,298
Posted By dreamingant

thanks guys! excellent ideas. i think the problem...

thanks guys! excellent ideas. i think the problem was as simple as Jeff said. when i got home from work, i wiped off my chain, took it for a quick spin, and it seems to already be working much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-10, 09:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,298
Posted By dreamingant

Additionally, a friend took it out to test it and...

Additionally, a friend took it out to test it and he seems to think that it felt like there was something possibly wrong with the cable - said it felt too squishy when he shifted. So, yet another...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-10, 09:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,298
Posted By dreamingant

Chain is not Ramping up to Big Chainring

This is my first post on BikeForums. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

When trying to shift to my big chainring, my chain spins endlessly on the small chainring, trying to ramp up, but...
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