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Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-23, 08:38 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 245,945
Posted By mvnsnd

I went from 50/34 x 11-30 on the old bike to...

I went from 50/34 x 11-30 on the old bike to 52/36 x 11-32 on the new bike and like it much better. But there aren't many long steep climbs here either.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-23, 05:15 AM
Replies: 10,825
Views: 245,945
Posted By mvnsnd

Yes, 3 seconds is typical to see a fairly smooth...

Yes, 3 seconds is typical to see a fairly smooth power response. Trying to be within a few watts is nearly futile on the road. Maybe one can keep within ±10, but it take a bit of practice and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7,880
Views: 164,877
Posted By mvnsnd

More specifically, velocity is the direction of...

More specifically, velocity is the direction of speed, and speed is distance over time.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,145
Posted By mvnsnd

This size hole should have just sealed by itself...

This size hole should have just sealed by itself with sealant. What sealant were you using?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10,707
Views: 250,744
Posted By mvnsnd

I use one of these: ...

I use one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08N154BBY/

I just wish the hinge and clamp bolt was on the front and back, not the sides.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-23, 06:48 AM
Replies: 10,707
Views: 250,744
Posted By mvnsnd

Just get new ones. They should click into place...

Just get new ones. They should click into place and need the tool to open up. Generally, they can only be used a small number of times.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10,707
Views: 250,744
Posted By mvnsnd

If PTFE tape temporarily stops the noise, the...

If PTFE tape temporarily stops the noise, the threads are moving and opening gaps. PTFE is very soft and easily suffers cold deformation. You could try Loctite 222, which is a low strength removable...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,373
Posted By mvnsnd

Meld is one company, Posedla...

Meld is one company, Posedla (https://posedla.com/en-us) is another. The full customization is the true benefit of 3D printed saddles, but I don't think the mass supplied ones are made with any...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10,707
Views: 250,744
Posted By mvnsnd

LAJ is on hiatus. Too much time spent here as...

LAJ is on hiatus. Too much time spent here as well as time spent being a mod on the site has caused him to back out. He's Ok.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5,674
Views: 125,134
Posted By mvnsnd

:bday: But why try a century solo when you...

:bday:

But why try a century solo when you can ride with a group? Best way is to choose an appropriate pace partner for the effort/duration and you could get the century done in around 4 hrs. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-22, 06:42 AM
Replies: 5,674
Views: 125,134
Posted By mvnsnd

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1063x675/storm_1_c055d7d78fdad0858a4cb14e192438d3998fa81c.jpg
In the lake effect area, (city and south) they are getting lots of snow. Up here...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-22, 08:14 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 160,972
Posted By mvnsnd

A flashlight on the floor shining across the...

A flashlight on the floor shining across the floor will highlight stuff like that and make it easy to find.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-22, 07:11 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 160,972
Posted By mvnsnd

Now you're just trolling me aren't you? ;)

Now you're just trolling me aren't you? ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-22, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 160,972
Posted By mvnsnd

The specialized I think it was the original...

The specialized I think it was the original Prevail, fit me well and seemed to cradle my head on all sides. I tried Giros once, but they felt too 'wide' and almost round inside. The Specialized and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-22, 05:51 AM
Replies: 7,376
Views: 160,972
Posted By mvnsnd

Just picked one up this spring to replace my old...

Just picked one up this spring to replace my old Specialized helmet. Love it. But reviews also say its hard to store sunglasses, but since I really never do that, it wasn't an issue for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,086
Posted By mvnsnd

Agreed, order from Competitive Cyclist. Give a...

Agreed, order from Competitive Cyclist. Give a gearhead a call and tell them what you're looking for. They have a great return policy as well.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-22, 06:09 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 9,516
Posted By mvnsnd

Review at DCRainmaker: ...

Review at DCRainmaker: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/05/garmin-rct715-varia-rearview-bikelight-radar-camera-review.html
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-22, 06:49 AM
Replies: 10,551
Views: 244,090
Posted By mvnsnd

Great price on double sided power pedals: ...

Great price on double sided power pedals: https://www.westernbikeworks.com/product/garmin-vector-3-power-pedals

I've been using these for a year and no issues other than battery changes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-22, 04:51 AM
Replies: 10,551
Views: 244,090
Posted By mvnsnd

I cannot accept the bonus points as the top tube...

I cannot accept the bonus points as the top tube is actually sloping, its just the photo angle that makes it look horizontal.

It's a size 54.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-22, 05:20 AM
Replies: 10,551
Views: 244,090
Posted By mvnsnd

Speaking of bike pictures, my winter project...

Speaking of bike pictures, my winter project finally made it outside. Rides great, but need to dial the fit a little.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-22, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9,907
Views: 261,499
Posted By mvnsnd

I would stick with the carbon paste and make sure...

I would stick with the carbon paste and make sure there's a good coating of it on the seat post before assembly. It won't hurt and may help to prevent slippage and make disassembly easier. I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-22, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9,907
Views: 261,499
Posted By mvnsnd

Agreed on the heavy blanket. A couple of these...

Agreed on the heavy blanket. A couple of these should work: https://www.harborfreight.com/40-inch-x-72-inch-movers-blanket-47262.html
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9,907
Views: 261,499
Posted By mvnsnd

Guten Morgen! <- about the limit of my German

Guten Morgen! <- about the limit of my German
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-22, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9,907
Views: 261,499
Posted By mvnsnd

17 inches of snow on the ground this morning and...

17 inches of snow on the ground this morning and an expected 8 more through the day. Roads were not good on the way to work, but hopefully better to go home at noon.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-22, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9,907
Views: 261,499
Posted By mvnsnd

If the cables are stainless, you won't be able to...

If the cables are stainless, you won't be able to solder them. Wrap in tape and let the superglue wick-in like WhyFi says. Then crimp later if you still want that look.

Edit: Shrink tube is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-22, 07:54 AM
Replies: 9,907
Views: 261,499
Posted By mvnsnd

One comment on ERG mode that might help is to...

One comment on ERG mode that might help is to remember that while in ERG mode, you are working with a dual feedback system. The trainer is targeting a power target and 'you' are targeting a power...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-21, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

Not to start a whole wax vs lube discussion, but...

Not to start a whole wax vs lube discussion, but that is what is kind of putting me off from going to wax. For me, it's convenient to just clean and lube and wipe clean a chain. Have a spare ready...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-21, 05:58 AM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

You can select whatever sensor Zwift can find for...

You can select whatever sensor Zwift can find for any of the sensor types.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-21, 11:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,808
Posted By mvnsnd

You could do this and have the parts in about a...

You could do this and have the parts in about a week: https://www.merlincycles.com/en-us/shimano-ultegra-r8070-di2-disc-brake-gear-kit-137776.html
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

Just do a few of the bigger 1-5W/kg open events,...

Just do a few of the bigger 1-5W/kg open events, E, I think. You'll settle with a group that you can hang with. See how that goes.
If you want to race, start with the C group, (I think up to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-21, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

It originally started as a way to see actual...

It originally started as a way to see actual power / HR and classify riders ability level on Zwift, for sandbagging purposes. Making sure especially racing was done at the correct level per W/kg...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-21, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

Now's the time to register for Zwiftpower and get...

Now's the time to register for Zwiftpower and get yourself set up so that you can see just how well you compare if you ever decide to do one of the events on Zwift. Like a race or the Tour of Zwift....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

Tis not uncommon to see ~4hr century rides with C...

Tis not uncommon to see ~4hr century rides with C cadence ( Z2 )
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-21, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

You wouldn't be alone in that. ;)

You wouldn't be alone in that. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

Yeah. Its great that Zwift can find your FTP...

Yeah. Its great that Zwift can find your FTP from a ride, but can't really tell if your data is questionable.

I do remember early on, seeing some people I ride with IRL, on Zwift with just...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

Correct. Cadence has to go to Zero to pause erg.

Correct. Cadence has to go to Zero to pause erg.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-21, 06:53 AM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

This. Keep cadence up in ERG mode as best you...

This. Keep cadence up in ERG mode as best you can or at least constant. ( remember power is essentially force * Cadence ) One thing to try to see how it works with your trainer is to keep a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-21, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

Seems you're new to intervals and Zwift.... ...

Seems you're new to intervals and Zwift....

Get to know Zwift a little before diving into the structured stuff. Some of the easy ways to do this are to join a few variable w/Kg group rides or join...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-21, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

I'll never forget one of my first group rides...

I'll never forget one of my first group rides where one of the older guys who was a racer came up beside me within a few inches. Unnerving for sure, but kept calm and rode on. That was a quick...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

Sure! And once you get familiar with courses,...

Sure! And once you get familiar with courses, you can use the hills like you might IRL. I often use Box hill on the London course for a 8 min interval and the big hill on Innsbruck for a 20-25 min...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11,767
Views: 342,607
Posted By mvnsnd

Zwift only does erg mode when in a "workout". All...

Zwift only does erg mode when in a "workout". All other times it defaults to slope mode and determines slope from the slope on the course at that moment. But you also have the 'trainer difficulty'...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-21, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9,813
Views: 383,225
Posted By mvnsnd

Have you called Garmin customer service about...

Have you called Garmin customer service about this? I've had an issue with my 1030 and livetrack not working properly. After a couple of things tried, they are replacing mine with a another 1030...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-21, 06:51 AM
Replies: 9,813
Views: 383,225
Posted By mvnsnd

Sorry to hear this and hoping for the best...

Sorry to hear this and hoping for the best possible outcome!!
:hug:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 485,126
Posted By mvnsnd

Ugh. Hang in there. Hope you all feel better...

Ugh. Hang in there. Hope you all feel better soon.

And now after reading the details, I feel bad for your brothers. Having these issues at this stage in life is terrifying, no doubt.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 485,126
Posted By mvnsnd

You will get some power variation in ERG mode. ...

You will get some power variation in ERG mode. Those pure geometric profiles you see on Strava are usually because the trainer is sending target power, not actual power. You can certainly change...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-21, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 485,126
Posted By mvnsnd

Maybe there's something here?: ...

Maybe there's something here?:

https://www.mcmaster.com/nuts
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-21, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11,666
Views: 485,126
Posted By mvnsnd

I can say that after having COVID, that the body...

I can say that after having COVID, that the body aches were the worst part for me. I started with a scratchy throat and stuffy nose, tested negative, but then also had the other symptoms. Minor...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-20, 07:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,444
Posted By mvnsnd

guadzilla Thank you for the excellent write up!...

guadzilla Thank you for the excellent write up! :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-20, 10:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,218
Posted By mvnsnd

Tenacious tape ...

Tenacious tape

https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Tenacious-Repair-Fabric/dp/B08B3S3YZD?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-20, 06:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,453
Posted By mvnsnd

If it really bothers you that much, pop off the...

If it really bothers you that much, pop off the freehub and apply some grease to the pawls and ratchet. This will quiet it down significantly.
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