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Carleton - I recently picked up a barely used Mavic Ellipse wheelset to use in place of my Aerospoke/H+son heavy-hitters on the longer, hilly rides I've been doing. I like how light they are but there's something about them I just can't get used to. They almost feel fragile. Is this all in my head? Will Ellipses hold up to a 195 lb guy (down from 210!) riding them on less than perfect roads?
PS: Congrats on the weight loss.
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Your cog is slipping.
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Your cog is slipping.
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Ya dude srsly.
The polished ones are machined, the soft-anodized ones are not (but you can still use brakes on them without any trouble).
The polished ones are machined, the soft-anodized ones are not (but you can still use brakes on them without any trouble).
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From: Andrizzle
To: Carleton
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Re: FTP
What is FTP?
After a quick google search, I thought it was a way to measure your power (Functional Threshold Power) but I was trolling the "Nashbar FTP problem?" thread and what i gathered from there it sounds like they're talking about a component? I wanted to ask on that thread, but ... I don't feel safe there.
Warm Regards,
ps. thank you for the seat fitting advice. it worked. your advice was appreciated.
To: Carleton
CC: Hairnet
Re: FTP
What is FTP?
After a quick google search, I thought it was a way to measure your power (Functional Threshold Power) but I was trolling the "Nashbar FTP problem?" thread and what i gathered from there it sounds like they're talking about a component? I wanted to ask on that thread, but ... I don't feel safe there.
Warm Regards,
ps. thank you for the seat fitting advice. it worked. your advice was appreciated.
Last edited by andrizzle; 07-14-11 at 12:10 PM. Reason: forgot to add a note about something that is a little bit trivial but very important
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From: Andrizzle
To: Carleton
CC: Hairnet
Re: FTP
What is FTP?
After a quick google search, I thought it was a way to measure your power (Functional Threshold Power) but I was trolling the "Nashbar FTP problem?" thread and what i gathered from there it sounds like they're talking about a component? I wanted to ask on that thread, but ... I don't feel safe there.
Warm Regards,
To: Carleton
CC: Hairnet
Re: FTP
What is FTP?
After a quick google search, I thought it was a way to measure your power (Functional Threshold Power) but I was trolling the "Nashbar FTP problem?" thread and what i gathered from there it sounds like they're talking about a component? I wanted to ask on that thread, but ... I don't feel safe there.
Warm Regards,
Fuji Track Pro. Nashbar had a sale and was letting them go for 200 bones.
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From: Andrizzle
To: Carleton
CC: Hairnet
Re: FTP
What is FTP?
After a quick google search, I thought it was a way to measure your power (Functional Threshold Power) but I was trolling the "Nashbar FTP problem?" thread and what i gathered from there it sounds like they're talking about a component? I wanted to ask on that thread, but ... I don't feel safe there.
Warm Regards,
ps. thank you for the seat fitting advice. it worked. your advice was appreciated.
To: Carleton
CC: Hairnet
Re: FTP
What is FTP?
After a quick google search, I thought it was a way to measure your power (Functional Threshold Power) but I was trolling the "Nashbar FTP problem?" thread and what i gathered from there it sounds like they're talking about a component? I wanted to ask on that thread, but ... I don't feel safe there.
Warm Regards,
ps. thank you for the seat fitting advice. it worked. your advice was appreciated.
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Dear Carleton,
Are you a fan of any steel road-bike/CX frames? After a year of fixed-gear riding on my Mark V, I'm getting a bit bored and I'm looking for a geared bike to at a little variety to my daily riding activities.
I'm looking at these so far:
Surly Cross Check
Soma Smoothie (ES)
Soma Double Cross
Surly Pacer
Surly LHT
Any others that I should look at?
Are you a fan of any steel road-bike/CX frames? After a year of fixed-gear riding on my Mark V, I'm getting a bit bored and I'm looking for a geared bike to at a little variety to my daily riding activities.
I'm looking at these so far:
Surly Cross Check
Soma Smoothie (ES)
Soma Double Cross
Surly Pacer
Surly LHT
Any others that I should look at?
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Dear Carleton,
Are you a fan of any steel road-bike/CX frames? After a year of fixed-gear riding on my Mark V, I'm getting a bit bored and I'm looking for a geared bike to at a little variety to my daily riding activities.
I'm looking at these so far:
Surly Cross Check
Soma Smoothie (ES)
Soma Double Cross
Surly Pacer
Surly LHT
Any others that I should look at?
Are you a fan of any steel road-bike/CX frames? After a year of fixed-gear riding on my Mark V, I'm getting a bit bored and I'm looking for a geared bike to at a little variety to my daily riding activities.
I'm looking at these so far:
Surly Cross Check
Soma Smoothie (ES)
Soma Double Cross
Surly Pacer
Surly LHT
Any others that I should look at?
If you are gonna ride CX, you might want to choose an aluminum bike because it will be lighter than a steel bike of similar strength in my opinion (not trying to start a steel vs aluminum fight).
I had a Cannondale CX bike back in 2008-2009. It was OK...then I rode a road bike and was much happier with the lighter bike (the CX bike had a MTB style rigid fork), larger gearing, and more responsive fork and head tube angles. On the other hand, CX bikes clear much larger tires, knobbies even. So, that's a big plus for city riding. A road bike will only be guaranteed to clear 23c tires...maybe 25.
I know I steer people to road bikes a lot, but it's a "pick the right tool for the job" thing. I once had a really, really nice full suspension MTB when I lived in SF. I think it was a GT I-Drive. It absolutely sucked Gold Bond balls at doing anything but riding trails.
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Carleton,
Thanks for the reply! I'm kinda looking for a do-everything bike that will serve as commuter, tourer and joy-rider. I dunno if that even exists.
I'm not looking to don a full kit and go riding with my helmet and shades, but I want something I can ride to school/work day-in and day-out and then take it from the East Bay to the coast of Marin on the weekends if need be and do it all comfortably.
Thanks for the reply! I'm kinda looking for a do-everything bike that will serve as commuter, tourer and joy-rider. I dunno if that even exists.
I'm not looking to don a full kit and go riding with my helmet and shades, but I want something I can ride to school/work day-in and day-out and then take it from the East Bay to the coast of Marin on the weekends if need be and do it all comfortably.
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Carleton,
Thanks for the reply! I'm kinda looking for a do-everything bike that will serve as commuter, tourer and joy-rider. I dunno if that even exists.
I'm not looking to don a full kit and go riding with my helmet and shades, but I want something I can ride to school/work day-in and day-out and then take it from the East Bay to the coast of Marin on the weekends if need be and do it all comfortably.
Thanks for the reply! I'm kinda looking for a do-everything bike that will serve as commuter, tourer and joy-rider. I dunno if that even exists.
I'm not looking to don a full kit and go riding with my helmet and shades, but I want something I can ride to school/work day-in and day-out and then take it from the East Bay to the coast of Marin on the weekends if need be and do it all comfortably.
It's a workhorse with a bit of get up and go.
By the way, I don't own a surly and I'm not affiliated with them in any way. Just passing on high praise.
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I have figured out that my two biggest problems on the track are stregnth and kicking into overdrive. I have gotten lots of good advise about getting the extra push. But the answer to the stregnth question is lifting. But no one I go to here has any program suggestions. So I have a few questions
Should I start a lifting program mid season or just do my on bike programs for now?
Any suggestions for a thin vegan spinner on a lifting plan?
Or any online resources for me to look into?
Should I start a lifting program mid season or just do my on bike programs for now?
Any suggestions for a thin vegan spinner on a lifting plan?
Or any online resources for me to look into?
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Dear Carleton,
After my 7 week hiatus of riding bikes, for some reason my clipless pedals are making my feet numb. After riding a bunch over the past week, my feet feel so weird that I can't even fall asleep right now. How do I make this go away? My cleats have always been pretty far forward on my shoe.
Love,
Chris
After my 7 week hiatus of riding bikes, for some reason my clipless pedals are making my feet numb. After riding a bunch over the past week, my feet feel so weird that I can't even fall asleep right now. How do I make this go away? My cleats have always been pretty far forward on my shoe.
Love,
Chris
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Carleton,
Thanks for the reply! I'm kinda looking for a do-everything bike that will serve as commuter, tourer and joy-rider. I dunno if that even exists.
I'm not looking to don a full kit and go riding with my helmet and shades, but I want something I can ride to school/work day-in and day-out and then take it from the East Bay to the coast of Marin on the weekends if need be and do it all comfortably.
Thanks for the reply! I'm kinda looking for a do-everything bike that will serve as commuter, tourer and joy-rider. I dunno if that even exists.
I'm not looking to don a full kit and go riding with my helmet and shades, but I want something I can ride to school/work day-in and day-out and then take it from the East Bay to the coast of Marin on the weekends if need be and do it all comfortably.
I have figured out that my two biggest problems on the track are stregnth and kicking into overdrive. I have gotten lots of good advise about getting the extra push. But the answer to the stregnth question is lifting. But no one I go to here has any program suggestions. So I have a few questions
Should I start a lifting program mid season or just do my on bike programs for now?
Any suggestions for a thin vegan spinner on a lifting plan?
Or any online resources for me to look into?
Should I start a lifting program mid season or just do my on bike programs for now?
Any suggestions for a thin vegan spinner on a lifting plan?
Or any online resources for me to look into?
OR
You can do on-the-bike strength training. This is also effective. Basically, do lots of over-gear strength work and under-gear legspeed work and such. I'm not familiar with such a program, but I've heard of some really, REALLY fast guys on such a program. Like Elite National Champions.
So, I guess it comes down to horses for courses. What program do you think your body will respond to. For me, weight lifting woke up my sprint power.
If you are gonna lift, you will need protein. So, start doing research into vegan protein options.
There is another site that is exclusively for track racing, but unfortunately it's not a very friendly or welcoming place...especially for new riders. So a few "strong personalities" (read: jerks) run everyone off. It's a good place to lurk for info though. I'll PM you.
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Dear Carleton,
After my 7 week hiatus of riding bikes, for some reason my clipless pedals are making my feet numb. After riding a bunch over the past week, my feet feel so weird that I can't even fall asleep right now. How do I make this go away? My cleats have always been pretty far forward on my shoe.
Love,
Chris
After my 7 week hiatus of riding bikes, for some reason my clipless pedals are making my feet numb. After riding a bunch over the past week, my feet feel so weird that I can't even fall asleep right now. How do I make this go away? My cleats have always been pretty far forward on my shoe.
Love,
Chris
Read here about common foot issues with regards to cycling: https://www.cptips.com/footsyn.htm
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What is the best 700c gum wall tire with a high psi rating? 23 & 25 if possible.
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Now it just seems like people are using carleton to do their Googling for them...