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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 701
Posted By Sierra_rider

A bit of a tangent, and I always get someone who...

A bit of a tangent, and I always get someone who thinks I should fuel off of kale smoothies and broccoli florets, but my recent fueling strategy for the 70 mile/8300' climbing XC MTB race at Sea...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,550
Posted By Polaris OBark

Just to make absolutely sure, Trek supples it...

Just to make absolutely sure, Trek supples it with a USB C to A cable. :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,035
Posted By Koyote

I don't know whether this is just a cynical...

I don't know whether this is just a cynical observation or you missed the point -- which is that such a company actually has something to protect (assets and reputation), and thus is more likely to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,550
Posted By Polaris OBark

The USB-C cable is a real game-changer: ...

The USB-C cable is a real game-changer:

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(From...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 701
Posted By Maelochs

I am pretty sure protein powder is useless on a...

I am pretty sure protein powder is useless on a ride---unless you are riding for body-building, which is better done with more load and fewer reps. While riding you need fuel, not rebuilding blocks,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-26-24, 03:27 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,550
Posted By njkayaker

So, the Varia was originally created by a company...

So, the Varia was originally created by a company Garmin ended-up buying.

That company also created the display unit because, of course, they didn’t have head units of their own (their device...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,120
Posted By terrymorse

I've given up comparing today me to younger me....

I've given up comparing today me to younger me. Now I'm focused on comparing today me to others in my age group (65-69). I'm moving up on -- and sometimes beating -- guys who used to thrash me...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,120
Posted By RChung

I use power data to keep accurate and precise...

I use power data to keep accurate and precise track of my decline.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-19-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,123
Posted By RChung

Yep. "The purpose of models is not to fit the...

Yep. "The purpose of models is not to fit the data but to sharpen the questions." TSS and the PMC don't fit the data all that well but they do sharpen our questions, and that has value.

I do use...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-19-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,123
Posted By MoAlpha

Yep. The model is pretty crude and, I think,...

Yep. The model is pretty crude and, I think, provides a better theoretical framework than coaching guide.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-17-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,123
Posted By Sierra_rider

I try to spend the majority of my time in zone 2,...

I try to spend the majority of my time in zone 2, as I'm doing 12-15 hours a week, with occasional weeks with much more than that. That being said, I live in the mountains and my "flattest" route is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-17-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,123
Posted By Hermes

Personally, I find zone 3 sort of a happy spot....

Personally, I find zone 3 sort of a happy spot. In zone 3, I ride faster, and although the effort feels sort of hard, it is not as awful as zone 4 and above and not much different from zone 2. And I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,092
Posted By Koyote

That’s another area in which quality really pays...

That’s another area in which quality really pays off: durability. I don’t know how much riding you did in those bibs and tights in two or three seasons, but I get a lot of hard use out of more...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,092
Posted By rsbob

I find that Merino wool base layers (in various...

I find that Merino wool base layers (in various thicknesses) provide excellent warmth, with even a medium priced long sleeve jersey. However, my Asos medium warmth pull up legs are excellent down to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,092
Posted By Koyote

I get much of my kit for free from an industry...

I get much of my kit for free from an industry connection, and it runs the gamut from low-end to high-end. Some of the bibs are only good for 20-mile pavement recovery rides, others (with better...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-15-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,123
Posted By MoAlpha

The relevant question is, is your training making...

The relevant question is, is your training making you faster or are you accumulating fatigue and bogging down? If you’re making progress, feeling good, and recovering, your intensity is appropriate...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,092
Posted By Koyote

In my experience, more expensive jerseys are...

In my experience, more expensive jerseys are better than cheaper jerseys.

(Now we can all wait for someone to argue that their $20 AliExpress jersey is definitely 'just as good' as a Rapha or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,387
Posted By terrymorse

Weird Tangent Alert

That still shot of LA above gave me an epiphany. Around that same time, when I was kitted up and sitting outside a cafe, strangers would come up to me and ask if I were Lance.

Never mind that I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,154
Posted By Sierra_rider

Just check out the Silca tire pressure calculator...

Just check out the Silca tire pressure calculator and be done with it. I generally run 65-70 psi in my road bike tires, depending on size. That's a perfect compromise pressure for me, feels is fast...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,219
Posted By terrymorse

I have no idea what this means, and I’m a...

I have no idea what this means, and I’m a mechanical engineer (retired).
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,154
Posted By Wileyrat

https://axs.sram.com/guides/tire/pressure ...

https://axs.sram.com/guides/tire/pressure

this is the website I use, and I may adjust a couple of pounds either way, but it typically gets me pretty close.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,036
Posted By Duragrouch

And quotable, equally important. High up on the...

And quotable, equally important. High up on the list of assets.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,036
Posted By Koyote

That is a great movie.

That is a great movie.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,036
Posted By Duragrouch

Bridgekeeper ...

Bridgekeeper (https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0000416/?ref_=m_tt_ch) : Stop. Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see.

Sir Lancelot ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,387
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

The takeaway from this thread is people who are...

The takeaway from this thread is people who are least likely to buy a new premium carbon bike will not purchase a Trek!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 6,387
Posted By wheelreason

No, the only thing wrong with America is that...

No, the only thing wrong with America is that it's full of Americans...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-11-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 554
Posted By Kapusta

Get a hardtail with modern progressive geo. ...

Get a hardtail with modern progressive geo.

For riding trails, modern progressive geo is a no-brainer, IMO. The vast majority of mountain bikers would agree with me on this. Everyone I ride with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 842
Posted By bblair

At least here, the "arguments" are not really...

At least here, the "arguments" are not really arguments. More like telling your biking bud that his post ride beer is crap and yours is sooo much better.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 842
Posted By rsbob

Unlike the OP, I read the national and watch the...

Unlike the OP, I read the national and watch the local news first, then to relax and to really start my day off (while doing my best to avoid the contentious arguments) read BF. Today’s to do list,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,447
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

This is the reason I have really low gears. It's...

This is the reason I have really low gears. It's a PITA that it's so far between them, but better that than the alternative if you're over, say 50. :) OTOH, I do low cadence intervals, but that's not...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,447
Posted By Iride01

Muscle power into the cranks is equivalent to...

Muscle power into the cranks is equivalent to torque. And at low RPM, it takes more torque to maintain the same speed than it does when at higher RPM.

So more torque means more strain on the knees...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,842
Posted By NumbersGuy

I did get out and have a very nice enjoyable...

I did get out and have a very nice enjoyable ride, thanks!

Still think your builder leaned you to the springy, compliant fork and not anything designed for maximum handling. Sounds like he...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,918
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Roval Rapide CL II ordered

Since my rides are not like walking to and from school back in the day -- you know, uphill both ways -- I ordered the deeper Roval Rapide CL II. I am really looking forward to upping my cruising...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-09-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,176
Posted By base2

Time to break out the Platinum Card

I wonder how much faster these guys would go if only they ran tubulars & paid attention to grams instead like true professional racers. :rolleyes:

I'm just going to drop this right here....
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, 07:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
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, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 845
Posted By Trakhak

Good question. Perhaps not cheating, technically,...

Good question. Perhaps not cheating, technically, but contrary to the spirit of good sportsmanship.

Did a search and found this article...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,779
Posted By Eric F

I strongly agree with this. A high-end bike is...

I strongly agree with this. A high-end bike is going to help me get the best out of whatever fitness and skills I have at that moment. That matters to me. It might not matter to other people. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,779
Posted By genejockey

A couple years ago, I did a series of rides on...

A couple years ago, I did a series of rides on all of my bikes (only 8 then) on a 25 mile route with no stoplights and minimal stop signs. I don't have a power meter, so all I could use was RPE and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,842
Posted By genejockey

1) Brakes aren't just about STOPPING a bike. In...

1) Brakes aren't just about STOPPING a bike. In fact that may be the LEAST important thing brakes are for. They're for slowing the bike down, by a little or a lot, for stuff like not touching the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,842
Posted By rosefarts

I think it’s possible that you don’t know what...

I think it’s possible that you don’t know what you’re missing.

I loved my old mountain bikes. My Zaskar LE was my bread and butter bike. I had a Proflex, a Xziang, a Trek 8000, and some...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,918
Posted By chaadster

To be clear, sailing effect— meaning the wheel is...

To be clear, sailing effect— meaning the wheel is producing negative drag, or thrust— is not only occurring downhill, it happens anytime the wind yaw angle is in the right range, including when...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,918
Posted By eduskator

I'd only ride and use climbing wheels if I was...

I'd only ride and use climbing wheels if I was climbing literally 100% of a ride. A race where you need to get to the top of a mountain as fast as possible, for instance. As soon as you need to go...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 02:09 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,918
Posted By Trakhak

Ever wonder why pros sometimes switch bikes in...

Ever wonder why pros sometimes switch bikes in time trials that include a big climb? Why not ride the bike with lighter wheels from the start?

RChung once or twice provided a link to study results...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,779
Posted By mstateglfr

You do you, as you proudly do, despite your ever...

You do you, as you proudly do, despite your ever growing list of ignorant and incorrect claims. Just figured I would push back a bit on your long winded rant about all the horrors and downsides to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,779
Posted By base2

There is no reason that a headset or seatpost...

There is no reason that a headset or seatpost must be proprietary. It's just that some are. There is an entire ISO number system defining the various attributes a headset conforms to. Just specify...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,779
Posted By Koyote

Semantics refers to the meanings of words,...

Semantics refers to the meanings of words, including collections of words (sentences, paragraphs, cause-effect claims, etc.). Here on the internet, communicating asynchronously and without the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,918
Posted By chaadster

I don’t think road wheels start getting un-fun...

I don’t think road wheels start getting un-fun until you’re rolling in the 1800g range, and I doubt the 215g difference between the Rovals negatively impacts the fun feel, so I’d go deeper and take...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,842
Posted By redshift1

[/b] Well it was tried....Buell I think. ...

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Well it was tried....Buell I think.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 17,779
Posted By terrymorse

BS. Ritchey SuperLogic are some of the best...

BS. Ritchey SuperLogic are some of the best components on the market. The major brands offer integrated cockpits in the same price range.



So what? Low-end, old tech stuff will always be cheap....
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