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Bah Humbug 11-17-15 07:13 PM


Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 18325122)
I think that's also part of my issue. Due to the higher cadence work I've been doing, I feel like I'm churning butter under 85 or so.

If I drop under 95 (on the flats) it means I'm fading.

Bah Humbug 11-17-15 07:24 PM


Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 18325868)
Very nice.

I'm working towards the 98-ish area, that's for sure. Tomorrow, the drill is to do 3x10 Zone 3 at over 110. I find it brutal. But, my 4 hour Z2 ride was 94 average, so it's getting there.

I was extremely proud the first tri I finally got average cadence to 100. Seeing 98 and 99 was just frustrating.

Mumonkan 11-17-15 07:29 PM

i like 90-100 for average, if im trying to haul ass im usually around 110

rjones28 11-17-15 07:45 PM

I don't know my average cadence.

Doug28450 11-17-15 07:55 PM


Originally Posted by rjones28 (Post 18326657)
I don't know my average cadence.

You should start another thread about that.

Doug28450 11-17-15 07:56 PM


Originally Posted by Mumonkan (Post 18326636)
i like 90-100 for average, if im trying to haul ass im usually around 110

Until I read back a few posts, I thought you were referring to how fast you drive.

Mumonkan 11-17-15 08:03 PM

time out, i thought we were? what did i miss?

3alarmer 11-17-15 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by datlas (Post 18326474)
Just got a MagicShine copy light from China via EBay. The thing is wicked bright and dirt cheap. Even if it only lasts a year it's a great value at under $18 shipped.

...that was my first experience with the new generation of bright, reasonably workable Lithium battery lights. They were in the 40 buck range then, but it lasted a couple of years, and then the battery was a goner. I was pretty satisfied with it, overall. I think my current light is a Light and Motion one, but they cost a lot more. :(

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=488615

Trsnrtr 11-17-15 09:07 PM


Originally Posted by Mumonkan (Post 18326461)
canadian geese are federally protected in the US? didnt know that.

sounds like an international problem

If I recall correctly from my hunting days 40 years ago,as migratory fowl, they can only be hunted with a special stamp.

Trsnrtr 11-17-15 09:11 PM


Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 18326454)

But actually, geese don't run into your car. And they don't eat up your ornamentals and veggies either. And they don't spread lyme-disease carrying deer ticks. So there's that.

No, but they have to shut down the beaches on Lake Michigan due to goose feces.

BillyD 11-17-15 09:23 PM


Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 18326791)
If I recall correctly from my hunting days 40 years ago,as migratory fowl, they can only be hunted with a special stamp.

Stamps kill?

3alarmer 11-17-15 09:33 PM

.
...when stamps are outlawed, only outlaws will have stamps.

Heathpack 11-17-15 09:56 PM

[MENTION=140600]LAJ[/MENTION], maybe the cadence thing really is the cranks. I have no issues with high cadence, except on hills. My cranks are pretty short at 165 mm.

A bit of a frustrating ride today because I had some specifics I wanted to accomplish today to prep for Saturday's TT. Multiple delays in getting started and eventually I ran out of light & had to call for a ride home. But prior to that, I was riding the TT bike and thinking how much I just like the thing. Got in one really hard interval, a PR or two, just feeling great on that bike.

And funny thing is, now when I get on a road bike everything seems inconviently located. With the TT bike everything is literally at your fingertips. Except the brakes of course. ;)

datlas 11-18-15 05:43 AM

Wednesday ride today. I am taking the aluminum project bike again, mainly because I am too lazy to diagnose the rear shifting sluggishness of the Habanero. I suspect the cable is starting to fray inside the shifter housing. Those ultegra 6700 RD shifters seem to chew up cables in short order, like about 3000ish miles. And a pain to change. I hope the newer generation design is better, anyone know?

thin_concrete 11-18-15 05:50 AM


Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 18326810)
Stamps kill?

Ban assault stamps!!!

datlas 11-18-15 06:14 AM


Originally Posted by 3alarmer (Post 18326740)
...that was my first experience with the new generation of bright, reasonably workable Lithium battery lights. They were in the 40 buck range then, but it lasted a couple of years, and then the battery was a goner. I was pretty satisfied with it, overall. I think my current light is a Light and Motion one, but they cost a lot more. :(

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=488615

It seems like the technology of LED lights is rapidly changing so IMO it makes sense to get a cheap one with expectations that it will last 1-2 years, by which time even better ones will be available.

BillyD 11-18-15 06:42 AM


Originally Posted by thin_concrete (Post 18327202)
Ban assault stamps!!!

Limit the ammunition . . . you know, those little sawtooth edges. Trim them off.

Trsnrtr 11-18-15 06:54 AM

Duck Stamp

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/594/2...bcf61888_b.jpgusn-jb-stampalbum-f5 by trsnrtr, on Flickr

FLvector 11-18-15 07:05 AM

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Speaking of stamps.........

http://test.bikenoob.com/wp-content/...ycling1978.jpg

datlas 11-18-15 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 18327294)

Rabbit Stamp.
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=488709

Bah Humbug 11-18-15 07:47 AM


Originally Posted by datlas (Post 18327196)
Wednesday ride today. I am taking the aluminum project bike again, mainly because I am too lazy to diagnose the rear shifting sluggishness of the Habanero. I suspect the cable is starting to fray inside the shifter housing. Those ultegra 6700 RD shifters seem to chew up cables in short order, like about 3000ish miles. And a pain to change. I hope the newer generation design is better, anyone know?

My understanding is not only is the new generation better, but the same-generation (but released next year) 105-5800 has the improved design that doesn't kill cables as fast.

rjones28 11-18-15 08:43 AM

... Terence Stamp

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hlVUY289L3...orPic+new.jpeg

rjones28 11-18-15 08:51 AM


Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 18327391)
My understanding is not only is the new generation better, but the same-generation (but released next year) 105-5800 has the improved design that doesn't kill cables as fast.

The Fuji CX has 105-5800. It's been ridden thru mud and rain. The shifters have been bashed into hillsides, buried in sand, disassembled, washed, and re-lubed. They still work well.

And no rust. ;)

rpenmanparker 11-18-15 09:03 AM

Okay, who is going to post the obvious stamp?

RPK79 11-18-15 09:04 AM


Originally Posted by RPK79 (Post 18324878)
I'm playing hooky today to go buy a new (to me) vehicle. Picking up a 2011 Dodge Nitro. Funny that I was able to talk my wife into that, but a new bicycle cycle is beyond me.

Financing didn't go through on the Nitro so I ended up with a 2012 Ford Flex. Really liking it.


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