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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,098
Posted By rm -rf

Left side power meters I had a 4iiii left side...

Left side power meters
I had a 4iiii left side crank power meter that quit working 4 months after the warranty expired. They weren't any help to me, no repair or discount on a replacement.
I rode...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-21-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 666
Posted By rm -rf

GAP trail impressions In July 2018, I did a...

GAP trail impressions
In July 2018, I did a couple of out-and-back day rides on the trail. No panniers, of course. I stopped a lot to take pictures, and wasn't in any hurry to finish -- the weather...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 460
Posted By rm -rf

What frame and what seatpost do you have? Post a...

What frame and what seatpost do you have? Post a photo of the clamp, including the frame slot below it.

Years ago, on a previous bike when it was new, the seatpost was slowly creeping downward...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,095
Posted By rm -rf

Yes, stainless steel cages (like the King cages)...

Yes, stainless steel cages (like the King cages) are springy and strong. I can slam the bottle back in the cage without looking. My generic stainless cages are 10 years old now, and look like new. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 844
Posted By rm -rf

A while back, HED announced some specialty...

A while back, HED announced some specialty descending wheels (https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/tech-hed-launches-descending-special/).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 844
Posted By rm -rf

As the other comments said, the downhills are too...

As the other comments said, the downhills are too short in time to make up for the long climb times. You can't even double your average mph climbing pace for a climb and descent, since that implies a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,494
Posted By rm -rf

XKCD (https://xkcd.com/2914/) ...

XKCD (https://xkcd.com/2914/)


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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-24, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 616
Posted By rm -rf

Mt Mitchell We are probably getting off subject...

Mt Mitchell
We are probably getting off subject -- Mt Mitchell is a long way from NY.

The two long climbs to Mt Mitchell are either: From Asheville, or via NC-80. Bring lights for the tunnels!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,043
Posted By rm -rf

I never use a cap on my Presta wheels. The...

I never use a cap on my Presta wheels.

The spare tube in my saddle bag has one, to protect the folded tube. And, I wrap the folded tube in a piece of heavy 4 mil plastic sheet or Tyvek. I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 868
Posted By rm -rf

That ball end looks like it fits a hitch lock. So...

That ball end looks like it fits a hitch lock. So I googled Thule hitch pin, and found these for sale:
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-24-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By rm -rf

Drones are definitely fast enough. This one has...

Drones are definitely fast enough. This one has hit 400 kph, almost 250 mph. Streamlined, with the nose pointed straight ahead.

Following F1 around a lap:...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-24-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,396
Posted By rm -rf

One Toke Over the Line on the Lawrence Welk show....

One Toke Over the Line on the Lawrence Welk show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRa_gC6y4CY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,285
Posted By rm -rf

This thread reminded me of 55/Rad's extensive...

This thread reminded me of 55/Rad's extensive bike collection, and his use of a professional studio after hours.

One of the studio setups. I never thought about studio lighting, so this was very...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 652
Posted By rm -rf

I use the "Elevation" display page on my Edge...

I use the "Elevation" display page on my Edge 1030. It's the same on the 830 too.
This screen's elevation chart is divided into 4 vertical sections, with a grid line between them. My current...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,642
Posted By rm -rf

Um, my standard Shimano bottom bracket has to be...

Um, my standard Shimano bottom bracket has to be way less than 1w of drag. My pedals have as much drag as the bottom bracket.

I happened to have the chain off today, so I did a quick check. These...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-18-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 780
Posted By rm -rf

The free, open source Golden Cheetah...

The free, open source Golden Cheetah (https://www.goldencheetah.org/#section-features) has lots of tracking charts. It's designed to work with rides that use a power meter.

I don't use it for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 652
Posted By rm -rf

That's quite unusual to have such a significantly...

That's quite unusual to have such a significantly lower elevation total. Did the route go through tunnels or high bridges? rwgps shows the Blue Ridge Parkway with short spikes of very steep climbs --...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 616
Posted By rm -rf

You are expecting to ride around 50 miles and...

You are expecting to ride around 50 miles and 3000 feet of elevation gain per day. Is that likely in the mountains? I have a selection of nice local rides in Kentucky that are this hilly, with the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 522
Posted By rm -rf

Was there a brake cable installed when you got...

Was there a brake cable installed when you got the bike, and did it work? Or is this just a frame?
From this 1991 bike image, it looks like there's brake housing stops at the frame sockets?
So just...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-11-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,810
Posted By rm -rf

Testing just now: There's the warning " Catch...

Testing just now:
There's the warning " Catch up to {bot name}" and "xx meters" for the closing distance. This appears between 25 meters and 50 meters away, but I don't lose the group based on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,345
Posted By rm -rf

I've had my Di2 since Sept 2014, almost 10 years,...

I've had my Di2 since Sept 2014, almost 10 years, and approx 40,000 miles. The shifters are still working perfectly. (I replaced the rear derailleur as "preventative maintenance" since I plan to ride...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-10-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,810
Posted By rm -rf

Pace Partner strategy Zwift Insider says the...

Pace Partner strategy
Zwift Insider says the bot adds 10% W/kg on climbs, up to -20% on downhills, trying to mimic real life group rides.
I wonder if the bots are drafting faster on climbs if the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-07-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 701
Posted By rm -rf

I've used a Take-a-Look sunglass mirror ...

I've used a Take-a-Look sunglass mirror (https://www.rei.com/product/752285/bike-peddler-take-a-look-mirror)for many years. It's so useful.

I have to lift my head slightly to see straight back...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 938
Posted By rm -rf

Heh ...

Heh

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1614x1076/visma_aero_5a1c4eb96f1d25dcb9abeb7f1053512693002829.jpg

~~
The new team car:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,261
Posted By rm -rf

Abbey Tools Continuing the thread derail: I...

Abbey Tools
Continuing the thread derail:
I got this dual sided Shimano and Campagnolo cassette tool at the Louisville Handmade Bicycle Show in 2015. Partly as a souvenir, and to replace the very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,796
Posted By rm -rf

For a 23mm tire, at bike+rider weight of 74 kg,...

For a 23mm tire, at bike+rider weight of 74 kg, an online tire pressure calculator says:
87 psi front,
90 psi rear.
You might want to raise the pressure a bit, and avoiding potholes would help, of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,306
Posted By rm -rf

Cutting the spiral brake cable housing with my...

Cutting the spiral brake cable housing with my nice Park Tool cutters always left a mangled spur of the spiral metal. I usually try for a fast, hard squeeze on the cutter, instead of a slow cut.

I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,773
Posted By rm -rf

I saw a comment to use fast food burger joint...

I saw a comment to use fast food burger joint relish packets!
~~~
It's not the electrolytes:
From an older thread on hydration recommendations...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 691
Posted By rm -rf

Pinch flats vs tire size & air pressure I've...

Pinch flats vs tire size & air pressure
I've wondered about the air pressure protection against a bottoming out pinch flat. There appears to be no scientific studies or even systematic testing.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 691
Posted By rm -rf

I really like my wider rims. Much easier with rim...

I really like my wider rims. Much easier with rim brakes, and bigger air volume.
Wider "actual width" tires allow lower air pressure, and are still just as fast on smooth roads, and faster than...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 691
Posted By rm -rf

It appears that at least some tires are more true...

It appears that at least some tires are more true to size these days.

On my aluminum HED Ardennes+ rims, that are 20.5mm internal width (and 25.5mm external width at the brake track):

Old...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,587
Posted By rm -rf

On a 3 block long, 8% race up a hill, the 5 pound...

On a 3 block long, 8% race up a hill, the 5 pound weight penalty was 16% slower? (that's "half a block" in 3 blocks).
150 pound rider + 15 pound bike vs 150 rider + 20 pound bike that is 3%...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 6,289
Posted By rm -rf

Yeah, it's Superb owl day. ...

Yeah, it's Superb owl day.

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Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-09-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,465
Posted By rm -rf

I know a lot of cyclists that got on Zwift in the...

I know a lot of cyclists that got on Zwift in the last few years. I think they'll stay on it, for the bad weather riding and some of them for the Zwift challenges.
It's going to be a steady,...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-09-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,077
Posted By rm -rf

ERG mode workouts and custom workouts In...

ERG mode workouts and custom workouts

In Zwift, scroll down to "Workout anytime". There's some featured workouts (which is where I first found this one).
Scroll over to "Workouts" to the right of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,187
Posted By rm -rf

Wow, the bike looks great and the paperwork is...

Wow, the bike looks great and the paperwork is very interesting.

CPI inflation calculator: $687 in 1973 is $4925 now.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,164
Posted By rm -rf

Older bikes weren't designed to fit larger tires....

Older bikes weren't designed to fit larger tires. They might be limited to 25mm or so. The new 28mm-32mm tires on wider rims are just as fast as the narrow, high pressure tires. Probably faster...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 639,202
Posted By rm -rf

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1176/dsc_7720_dxo_4_d5474b5f6aa8c1c781292242f13e56f6d30bd1fa.jpg

Rider's choice.
25 miles from downtown Cincinnati. There's a lot of...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-31-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,219
Posted By rm -rf

I really like the bot pacer rides. The robot...

I really like the bot pacer rides. The robot keeps the stated pace and rides the route 24 hours a day. Riders appear, ride along, then either break off the pace, or just stop their ride.
the bot...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-31-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,077
Posted By rm -rf

You need a "chain whip" too. when unscrewing the...

You need a "chain whip" too. when unscrewing the cassette, the hub spins freely in that direction. The chain whip keeps the cassette from turning while you loosen the locknut.
When installing, no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,863
Posted By rm -rf

Di2 maintenance: At 9 years old, my Ultegra...

Di2 maintenance:
At 9 years old, my Ultegra Di2 had extremely low maintenance.

I replaced the seatpost battery at about 5 years, since the time between recharges was getting down to a weekly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,863
Posted By rm -rf

Lots of bent hangers: It seems mysterious to me,...

Lots of bent hangers: It seems mysterious to me, since you didn't crash or drop the bike on the derailleur side. I have questions:

I assume the shifting was getting noisy and/or difficult. Did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,288
Posted By rm -rf

I posted here ...

I posted here (https://www.bikeforums.net/9325819-post21.html)(in 2009!) about a rusted chromed Raleigh International. I don't remember details now, but I used the very weak oxalic acid method....
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-29-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,077
Posted By rm -rf

Gearing on Zwift: When I started using my Kickr...

Gearing on Zwift:
When I started using my Kickr with Zwift, it seemed way harder than the same wattage riding outdoors. I think I had to get used to the resistance all the way around the full pedal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,311
Posted By rm -rf

I remembered seeing this on one of Sheldon...

I remembered seeing this on one of Sheldon Brown's articles on fixed gear riding:
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html#mounting

That would be amazing to see!

(On my first fixed gear ride...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-25-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,114
Posted By rm -rf

Teleporting makes some even more strange looking...

Teleporting makes some even more strange looking strava ride maps, with straight lines connecting the teleported locations.
...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-25-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,114
Posted By rm -rf

Robo pace rides now have the Teleport button on...

Robo pace rides now have the Teleport button on the bottom icon strip. It looks like two map pushpins. Tap it, and it shows a list of all the bot speed groups. Pick one, and you get teleported to it,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,240
Posted By rm -rf

EDIT--a non-replaceable dropout! I've never tried...

EDIT--a non-replaceable dropout! I've never tried to fix one of those. Hopefully it's stronger than the replaceable dropouts, which are designed to fail before the frame they are attached to.

The...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-22-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 901
Posted By rm -rf

The public group rides I've done need quite a bit...

The public group rides I've done need quite a bit of work: leaders and sweepers, a description of the ride type and speeds, texts during the ride, etc. Private invitation rides are simple to arrange,...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-14-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,818
Posted By rm -rf

I got the Kickr and Zwift in Sept 2022. I didn't...

I got the Kickr and Zwift in Sept 2022. I didn't like it at first -- the watts were considerably lower than my outdoor watt numbers. And my cadence would get bogged down. I had to learn a different...
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