Need For Speed lol
12-01-10 | 07:43 PM
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Need For Speed lol
So today i picked up my first trainer to go along with the rollers ive been using. Just to change things up well as i got bored on the trainer i decided to see how fast i can go. Managed to muster out 54 mph. Just curious what kinda numbers yall have put down on a trainer?
12-01-10 | 07:51 PM
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A lot slower speed than you, however I do have my set up so there is resistance. 
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12-01-10 | 08:20 PM
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lol well the resistance on my trainer(CycleOps Mag+) was all the way up. But then again even riding normal on it i notice very little diff with the resistance all the way up. I'm actually a little disappointed.
12-01-10 | 08:57 PM
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I don't think anyone thinks you are lying, however the amount of resistance you are using is probably not very realistic compared to actually riding.
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12-01-10 | 08:57 PM
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its good for using and not having to worry about balance but i thought there would be more resistance but i mean it will def still give you a workout if you go for a hour. plus you cant beat FREE.
Yea she got a little scared being back there, she said it sounded like a 747 taking off
Yea she got a little scared being back there, she said it sounded like a 747 taking off
12-01-10 | 08:58 PM
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im not. i am in Iowa and he is in Egypt
like i said, it is just mine to use. i am currently in an apartment and the rollers are too loud. i traded with someone temporarily. hopefully this is quieter. (i dont have a bum rear skewer to try it out)
like i said, it is just mine to use. i am currently in an apartment and the rollers are too loud. i traded with someone temporarily. hopefully this is quieter. (i dont have a bum rear skewer to try it out)
12-01-10 | 08:59 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
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its good for using and not having to worry about balance but i thought there would be more resistance but i mean it will def still give you a workout if you go for a hour. plus you cant beat FREE.
Yea she got a little scared being back there, she said it sounded like a 747 taking off
Yea she got a little scared being back there, she said it sounded like a 747 taking off
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12-01-10 | 08:59 PM
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Oh, a pissing contest. I'll join.
120km/h
I calculated it afterwards, and I hit 222rpm at that speed and gear.
120km/h
I calculated it afterwards, and I hit 222rpm at that speed and gear.
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12-01-10 | 08:59 PM
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I don't think anyone thinks you are lying, however the amount of resistance you are using is probably not very realistic compared to actually riding.
What trainer are you using? How tight are you tightening it against the tire? Most require contact with the tire plus 2 - 2 1/2 turns
12-01-10 | 09:04 PM
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I can hit 40 on my rollers, but that doesn't translate at all to on the road speed.
12-01-10 | 09:06 PM
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You are going to need to tighten it down some more. I would say try two full revolutions after initial contact to start with.
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12-01-10 | 11:44 PM
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well hello there
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12-01-10 | 11:56 PM
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i got nothing.
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