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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,118
Posted By RChung

[/b] I sorta have a love/hate thing going on...

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I sorta have a love/hate thing going on with the Aerolab chart.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,118
Posted By Jughed

I do like the training aspect of the power...

I do like the training aspect of the power meter...

I really like the meter on long rides. Knowing my endurance zones, not relying on speed as that can vary with wind and conditions - I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 11:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,164
Posted By GCBM

I found one of the Gonfleur L. D. C.'s this past...

I found one of the Gonfleur L. D. C.'s this past weekend, but not in a box... in its frame mount cage. It has a sliding spring back hook cage at the top. You slide the gonfleur up out of the base...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,118
Posted By PeteHski

Same here. I find power very useful for pacing,...

Same here. I find power very useful for pacing, especially on long climbs. It's also more useful than speed for tracking fitness. But I don't bother with a PM on my mtb where I am more focused on...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,118
Posted By hayden52

I use power for 2 reasons: 1. To keep track of...

I use power for 2 reasons:
1. To keep track of my fitness, so I can tell if I'm improving or not,
2. To moderate my power so I don't blow up on hard efforts, such as pulling in front of a group or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,023
Posted By chaadster

Would it help to just run the cables externally,...

Would it help to just run the cables externally, taped to the handlebar? That’d be the zero-cost fix, otherwise it’s either new bar, new shifters or new shifters+derailleurs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By gfk_velo

Yes, you can use those two kits to do the upgrade...

Yes, you can use those two kits to do the upgrade that you want to do.

A couple of things to be aware of:

1. Important - the front hub does not dismantle the same as older Campagnolo front hubs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 05:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 402
Posted By Jeff Wills

A 1973 bike would have a 2 chainring x 5 cog...

A 1973 bike would have a 2 chainring x 5 cog drivetrain with a 1/2” x 3/32” derailleur chain. Any chain made for 5-6-7-8-speed bikes will work.

Since it only skips on one cog, was that cog...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
04-17-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By Eric F

My riding friends who started racing gravel...

My riding friends who started racing gravel before me pretty much all had the same comment about their first race..."I went out too hard". My suggestion is to start out at a pace you think you can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,209
Posted By ScottCommutes

Bob Dylan went electric back in 1965.

Bob Dylan went electric back in 1965.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 667
Posted By Kontact

No, it would absolutely be a bad idea to respace...

No, it would absolutely be a bad idea to respace your chainrings. The chain will get caught between them or not drop all the way.

Bikes work fine and don't need your re-engineering.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 464
Posted By FBinNY

Take the wheel off and spin it holding the axle...

Take the wheel off and spin it holding the axle in your fingers. Try it both letting the cassette turn with it, and not letting it turn.

You're feeling and listening for roughness in either the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By tomato coupe

I was going to get a set, but they're hookless.

I was going to get a set, but they're hookless.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By 79pmooney

Yeah, you add more minutes climbing slowly than...

Yeah, you add more minutes climbing slowly than you can possibly subtract on the downhills. Dumb example - say 40 miles, one flat, one half uphill, half downhill with the uphills so steep you can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By njkayaker

For the same power output, the times for the flat...

For the same power output, the times for the flat course are going to be faster.

The basic problem is that you can't ever go fast enough downhill to make-up the time you spend going uphill. Part...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 777
Posted By armybikerider

Thanks for all the suggestions. I appreciate the...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I appreciate the input. And for the record I do not ride in the rain or even on wet roads.



My initial theory was a stiff link. I've confirmed that it is not....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 741
Posted By Wildwood

On some bikes I set the bars to be low but...

On some bikes I set the bars to be low but comfortable in the drop position which guarantees the hoods and tops should be comfortable too.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 08:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 810
Posted By rsbob

My original Garmin chest strap model petered out...

My original Garmin chest strap model petered out (sorry Peters) after two years. (The strap also stretched way out and was constantly adjusting it - which was a drag) Couldn’t justify the Garmin...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-06-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By njkayaker

That appears to be a custom IQ data field. There...

That appears to be a custom IQ data field. There are lots of different ones in the Garmin IQ store.

These are big honking data fields that have subfields defined in the custom data field.

You...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,841
Posted By cyccommute

You are making the mistake of assuming that rim...

You are making the mistake of assuming that rim brakes are not disc brakes. Converting drum brakes on cars to disc brakes was a great improvement. Hub mounted disc brakes are just making the “disc”...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 777
Posted By FBinNY

It could be a stiff link, which like a medical...

It could be a stiff link, which like a medical issue, likes to hide when a pro is looking. So, I look for these by backpedalling in a aligned gear combination while pushing forward on the lower cage...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1,665
Views: 31,898
Posted By Velo Vol

The East Coast is built on a firm foundation. ...

The East Coast is built on a firm foundation.

https://twitter.com/MatthewCappucci/status/1776260689339765230
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 563
Posted By grumpus

I had a bike that was silver on one side and...

I had a bike that was silver on one side and metallic blue on the other, because it had been left facing the same way in the sun for a decade or more. I eventually repainted it because I did some...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 01:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,030
Posted By tFUnK

If you don't want to invest in new drivetrain...

If you don't want to invest in new drivetrain components to enable a 34x32+ climbing gear then the least you can do is try a 29t cassette. Big difference from the 25t and the only thing you might...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,030
Posted By sced

I always stand at least part of the way when...

I always stand at least part of the way when climbing hills of some length and find that standing and sitting alternately rests different muscles so I can keep going more easily.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,483
Posted By merlinextraligh

Also, while the Natchez Trace is nice, I would...

Also, while the Natchez Trace is nice, I would place the Blue Ridge Parkway/ Skyline Drive way above the Natchez Trace
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 586
Posted By spelger

Don't think the tire is bad. Looks bulging but I...

Don't think the tire is bad. Looks bulging but I think that is the hub below. The light area just looks like dirt to me.
Forum: Northern California
03-26-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,950
Posted By BTinNYC

Gabion walls. Really good solution for erosion....

Gabion walls. Really good solution for erosion. Congrats from a former east bay boy.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-26-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,525
Posted By downtube42

I've taught two adults using the balance bike...

I've taught two adults using the balance bike method. Both were riding and pedaling within two hours.

First brakes, then balance, then pedaling. Ezpz.

Teaching an adult to ride a bike is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,291
Posted By john m flores

Get low and make your bike a hero! ...

Get low and make your bike a hero!

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,291
Posted By SharpByCoop

Excellent input. Thank you. I ESPECIALLY...

Excellent input. Thank you.

I ESPECIALLY like the long thread from 2016. SUCH great examples! (Linked from an interesting 2016 thread: How To Photograph a Bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 987
Posted By FBinNY

You're welcome.

You're welcome.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 987
Posted By FBinNY

Getting closer, but not home. It seems we were...

Getting closer, but not home. It seems we were mislead by your title description of an ovslized headtube, but let's move on.

CC 40 headsets come in two versions, press-in and integrated. Both...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,291
Posted By SharpByCoop

Well, I had a great project and utilized my...

Well, I had a great project and utilized my indoor setup again.

it takes me 20-30 mins to get it right before I begin shooting. Fabric, reflectors, sidestand attach, and sweeping the floor. ;)
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 516
Posted By easyupbug

Osteoarthritis in my hands makes this a challenge...

Osteoarthritis in my hands makes this a challenge for me and I have gone from bike gloves to anti-vibration gloves for guys that use jack hammers all day and they provide better dampening, available...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,525
Posted By Bald Paul

Actually, it's exactly how kids (and new riders)...

Actually, it's exactly how kids (and new riders) are taught nowadays. And it makes perfect sense.
Strider Balance Bikes - Strider Bikes - Learn To Ride The Easy Way...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-19-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,525
Posted By Trakhak

Adults usually feel anxious about trying new...

Adults usually feel anxious about trying new things. Make her feel as comfortable as possible about learning to ride.

Start in pleasant surroundings. No traffic, no hills.

You've seen balance...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,647
Posted By Iride01

When a $18 BB lasts upwards of 20,000 miles or...

When a $18 BB lasts upwards of 20,000 miles or more, why would you need to pay for more longevity?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,094
Posted By slow rollin

My general goal when starting up riding again is...

My general goal when starting up riding again is not to cramp, stop less frequently, and don't push it too hard. Cramping just cramps my style for the next ride/day and pushing too hard just makes it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,094
Posted By Iride01

Zone 2 can be unrealistic for many of us. If you...

Zone 2 can be unrealistic for many of us. If you live in constantly rolling terrain or where you have long hills to tackle, it's not the training program for you. Some will tell you just need to get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 618
Posted By BTinNYC

To ride in the mountains I'll travel off the...

To ride in the mountains I'll travel off the glorified sandbar I live on. Will do 3 day romps in the Catskills and Green Mtns.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 522
Posted By Crankycrank

Cut an old piece of brake cable about 4-6" long...

Cut an old piece of brake cable about 4-6" long on put it in an electric drill. Use the cable to bore through the obstruction. Don't get super aggressive and pull the cable out once or twice to see...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-24, 06:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 618
Posted By BTinNYC

Perfect. This plus terrymorse 's Volume comment...

Perfect. This plus terrymorse 's Volume comment say I'm on the right path.

And no to touring. We're staying at a friend's home near Girona, then to a hotel outside Foix, France. We're not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,261
Posted By Chuck M

Deflate tire, rotate this section of tire 180...

Deflate tire, rotate this section of tire 180 degrees from where it is now. If it bulges out again at this spot on the tire, replace the tire, if it bulges at this spot on the rim, take it to the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,597
Posted By Classtime

I ride with guys my age and older who drop me at...

I ride with guys my age and older who drop me at will. I’m motivated by comparing me now to me then.😊
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,611
Posted By big john

I used to do organized centuries and I always...

I used to do organized centuries and I always stopped at all the rest stops. I always snack throughout the ride. If they provide lunch I hit that, too. I don't have an issue getting started again...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-11-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,814
Posted By unterhausen

I have had that experience. Riding with a 1.1...

I have had that experience. Riding with a 1.1 w/kg group isn't easy because it takes too little effort. But then get behind for some reason and it feels like they are in an all-out sprint. But...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 6,262
Posted By obrentharris

I blame Henri Desgrange who broke down and...

I blame Henri Desgrange who broke down and allowed derailleurs in the Tour de France in 1937. It's been downhilll ever since with all this new fangled stuff.
Brent
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-10-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,814
Posted By Redbullet

No, they are advertised to ride at "increasing...

No, they are advertised to ride at "increasing power by up to 10% uphill and decreasing up to 20% when descending". It means that, overall, for a ride with climbs and descents, that starts and...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-10-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,814
Posted By unterhausen

I definitely am a neophyte on zwift not thinking...

I definitely am a neophyte on zwift not thinking about drops. I guess I just have false memories of seeing it affecting xp.

The problem I have is going too hard up the hills and getting too far in...
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