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Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-19-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,759
Posted By ZHVelo

Don't most humans do this when they do what is...

Don't most humans do this when they do what is called sleep?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-22-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,946
Posted By ZHVelo

My goal for the year actually ;)

My goal for the year actually ;)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-08-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,428
Posted By ZHVelo

I can only second this. The main reason I started...

I can only second this. The main reason I started practicing out of saddle climbing was your number 1, to learn to give relief to the lower back, and the buttocks. Since doing that I have become so...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-08-23, 06:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,830
Posted By ZHVelo

Oh right, I did not check the date, well in that...

Oh right, I did not check the date, well in that case, good luck!

Try to not to go into z5 as much as you can. I think that will hurt you more than it will hurt your knees grinding at 40rpm.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-08-23, 02:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,430
Posted By ZHVelo

I do. I go threshold if there is just one climb,...

I do. I go threshold if there is just one climb, and SS when there are multiple. I guarantee you for rides 3+ hours long you will feel a difference at the end depending on how much you fuelled...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-23, 01:57 AM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,206,121
Posted By ZHVelo

I got the Silca wax pellets, after being on drip...

I got the Silca wax pellets, after being on drip wax I will go full out wax. And some new bartape, the lizard skin one. Quite excited about both to be honest. After getting wheels last year and a new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-23, 01:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,180
Posted By ZHVelo

I am on hookless which is a little different, but...

I am on hookless which is a little different, but I run 60-65 psi, also on 28mm tubeless.

Also, I feel that going much higher, is slower. Which aligns with what GCN tested, there is a middle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,996
Posted By ZHVelo

If you can afford it, it really is quite nice to...

If you can afford it, it really is quite nice to have electronic. Saying that, nothing wrong with mechanical.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,384
Posted By ZHVelo

I do not have this issue if I wear cycling...

I do not have this issue if I wear cycling specific pants, they are hugging the skin.

For commutes I just shove pants into my socks. Oh well.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-05-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,433
Posted By ZHVelo

Thanks for the detailed insights!

Thanks for the detailed insights!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 827
Posted By ZHVelo

My ride was the Furka, Nufenen, Gottardo loop, I...

My ride was the Furka, Nufenen, Gottardo loop, I managed to climb all three within 1 watt of each other and didn't feel terrible at the end.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 10,035
Posted By ZHVelo

Seems just outright dumb. It takes what 5-10...

Seems just outright dumb. It takes what 5-10 minutes to order something online. Charge for that time and for the part and the labour and you get more than losing that customer because you can't get...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,459
Posted By ZHVelo

Stan's. Works for me so far.

Stan's. Works for me so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-22, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3,262
Views: 640,282
Posted By ZHVelo

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-22, 01:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 571
Posted By ZHVelo

There is something between skin tight and...

There is something between skin tight and flopping around...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,604
Posted By ZHVelo

Beautiful bike! And you rock SQLabs saddle,...

Beautiful bike!

And you rock SQLabs saddle, too?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-22, 03:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,604
Posted By ZHVelo

I rather ride an 8kg bike than a 10kg bike. How...

I rather ride an 8kg bike than a 10kg bike. How about you?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By ZHVelo

I bought a Schwalbe air compressor. Didn't...

I bought a Schwalbe air compressor.

Didn't even need it. Mine seat from just pumping normally.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-22, 12:40 AM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 69,498
Posted By ZHVelo

Where did I or anyone else ever say you should...

Where did I or anyone else ever say you should throw away anything?

This is the most bizarre strawman argument I have ever come across.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-22, 02:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,615
Posted By ZHVelo

I suppose road surface makes a difference. Mine...

I suppose road surface makes a difference. Mine are now 2'308km old and they don't look worn and still feel perfectly fine. I also have hookless rims as the wheelset I wanted was HL so I said ok...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-08-22, 01:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,497
Posted By ZHVelo

Yea, so I just sit up a little bit when I am...

Yea, so I just sit up a little bit when I am doing high intensity. Get a good grip on the hoods or palm on bar and some fingers below some above the part where the levers connect to bar. Very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-22, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 69,498
Posted By ZHVelo

Bikes aren't even that materialistic. If you...

Bikes aren't even that materialistic. If you bought a 5k painting I could potentially see his point. But with a bike, you use it. You don't just hang it up and look at it, although I love looking at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,797
Posted By ZHVelo

One can use singular they with an unknown...

One can use singular they with an unknown antecedent.

And yes, I am indeed surprised that people here tend to click on things they aren't interested in. It is odd.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,420
Posted By ZHVelo

Who rides 30mm tubeless at 80 psi?? I am at 60...

Who rides 30mm tubeless at 80 psi?? I am at 60 for 28mm...

Edit: Lovely bike though! I have an older Endurace but this one is really sweet, I like the color too.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 69,498
Posted By ZHVelo

I am not flexible either, I rotate my pelvis. I...

I am not flexible either, I rotate my pelvis. I do also have long arms, so can sit relatively upright actually if I want to.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-22, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 69,498
Posted By ZHVelo

Are they loving endurance geometry or did they...

Are they loving endurance geometry or did they just not get a good fit and endurance geometry is more forgiving for poor fit?

I ask because I actually moved from endurance to aero geometry and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-04-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,912
Posted By ZHVelo

1) This is an absolutely bizarre notion. What do...

1) This is an absolutely bizarre notion. What do you think **** sapiens ate during their history? You think they saw fruit on a tree and thought "oh no, T2D" instead of "oh yummy"?

2) Really? Last...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 854
Posted By ZHVelo

"Some". In general I think it can be hard...

"Some".

In general I think it can be hard to find many saddles you can just test. Because the shops that do do this, won't have every model.

I did find an online retailer that said if there...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-27-22, 04:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,846
Posted By ZHVelo

That is probably the only reasonable explanation...

That is probably the only reasonable explanation of how you can tell.

Did you change your diet? I poop the same amount as I did before cycling as much as I do now.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,612
Posted By ZHVelo

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-17-22, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,002
Posted By ZHVelo

Blood Flow Restriction Training

I recently came across a video by Trainerroad about this (you basically tie off your thigh to limit blood flow with the idea being that this simulates intense training (not enough blood, or rather...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,357
Posted By ZHVelo

Ok, 3 times for 40 minutes max is nothing...

Ok, 3 times for 40 minutes max is nothing compared to 80 miles. So yes, probably just a poor fit and nothing serious with your knees.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-22, 05:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,257
Posted By ZHVelo

Don't eat oatmeal while exercising. Eat it...

Don't eat oatmeal while exercising. Eat it beforehand and let it digest.

It tends to be slow-releasing energy and has fibre so also digests slower. Not really something you want in your stomach...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-18-22, 03:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,257
Posted By ZHVelo

All the articles I read on hydration seem to...

All the articles I read on hydration seem to suggest that pretty much no one over-hydrates but under-hydration is incredibly common, so I echo this. Although I find it funny after googling how much...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-11-22, 04:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,502
Posted By ZHVelo

And this combined with the lower price is why I...

And this combined with the lower price is why I have moved on to making my own drink mix (malto + fructose). Drink 1 bottle per hour as a target and you hit your fluid and carb target automatically....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-07-22, 02:06 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,912
Posted By ZHVelo

I didn't dismiss the prevalence of cheap carbs...

I didn't dismiss the prevalence of cheap carbs and sugars - I pointed out that you are the one dismissing the prevalence of fats. Fast food that I mentioned contains both carbs and fats. In copious...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-06-22, 03:27 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,912
Posted By ZHVelo

This is entirely biased falsehoods, stemming from...

This is entirely biased falsehoods, stemming from your need to find a conspiracy theory. Americans are fat because they drive everywhere, don't exercise and binge on junk food. Food that doesn't just...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-10-21, 04:38 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,912
Posted By ZHVelo

The problem with this for pros is that their 80%...

The problem with this for pros is that their 80% is so high, that the overall energy demands are so high. Even if at 80% Vo2max you miraculously used 50% fat oxidization and 50% CHO, the sheer energy...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-10-21, 04:33 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,912
Posted By ZHVelo

You will not be able to perform at any decent...

You will not be able to perform at any decent intensity for anything but short periods. High intensity (as measured as a % of threshold or of Vo2Max) requires mostly CHO as fuel.

If your goal is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 12,189
Posted By ZHVelo

Only time I ever drafted was on a climb. I did...

Only time I ever drafted was on a climb. I did not want to immediately overtake and then maybe blow up as he was not going that much slower than me, so I sat in for a few minutes and then went back...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-21, 03:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,743
Posted By ZHVelo

That is heavenly!

That is heavenly!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-21, 03:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,743
Posted By ZHVelo

Crepes. I would love a crepes on a ride. It's...

Crepes. I would love a crepes on a ride. It's mostly carbs as well (I do mine with low-fat milk, no eggs and water and flour) either with jam and sugar, or even Nutella, maybe that one towards the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 30,137
Posted By ZHVelo

You should, riding in the mountains is...

You should, riding in the mountains is liberating. Even if it is tough. Once you reach the top, it is amazing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 30,137
Posted By ZHVelo

It isn't just about getting up though, but about...

It isn't just about getting up though, but about how. You can get up with 34-28, too, but at what cadence? For pros that's fine, they output a lot more power, but for amateurs or hobby riders, do you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-21, 02:33 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 30,137
Posted By ZHVelo

50-34 and 11-32, ride in the alps. You do...

50-34 and 11-32, ride in the alps.

You do theoretically spin out going downhill on 50-11, however, the speeds at which this happen are quite sufficient for me. I have never actually properly spun...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-16-21, 02:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,987
Posted By ZHVelo

I use the same whey powder I used when I was in...

I use the same whey powder I used when I was in the gym. It tastes well, mixes well, has good reviews, ingredients have little trash by the looks of it, and it has a lot of proteins (at the upper...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-10-21, 03:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,704
Posted By ZHVelo

Where you learn that?!

Where you learn that?!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-09-21, 05:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,704
Posted By ZHVelo

intervals.icu and make your own rides.

intervals.icu and make your own rides.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-21, 05:35 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 19,605
Posted By ZHVelo

Because it is completely irrelevant. There is a...

Because it is completely irrelevant. There is a direct relationship between power and calories burnt (does depend on each human's efficiency).
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-11-21, 06:37 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,556
Posted By ZHVelo

EPO was a huge buff to performance in cycling....

EPO was a huge buff to performance in cycling. Unless they found ways to do it again that can't be detected yet (microdosing?) or he has a new thing, the gear Pogacar is on is not the same level as...
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