requirements to buy a certain bike
08-08-12, 11:45 AM
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We are listening to a guy with a $650 bike with 15000 on the chain who can guess his FTP. He is obviously ******** so we shouldn't make fun of him.
08-08-12, 11:51 AM
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Anybody got a link to Phil Gaimon's power flow chart. IIRC it was in the May 2011 Velonews.
Every terminus of the chart has a different reason why posting your FTP in public is a bad idea. (i.e. if it's low, your weak, if it's high, your fat, or your tactically deficient.)
Every terminus of the chart has a different reason why posting your FTP in public is a bad idea. (i.e. if it's low, your weak, if it's high, your fat, or your tactically deficient.)
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My ftp isn't working.
C:\Users>ftp crap
Unknown host crap.
ftp> bin
Not connected.
ftp> put crap
Not connected.
ftp> get crap
Not connected.
ftp> bye
C:\Users>ftp crap
Unknown host crap.
ftp> bin
Not connected.
ftp> put crap
Not connected.
ftp> get crap
Not connected.
ftp> bye
08-08-12, 11:59 AM
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i dont really think the op understand what ftp is, or what a normal ftp is. pro's are in the 400 range, i doubt there are even a handful of people on the forum who are over 350, and most will be heavier guys (over 150) (honestly i can only think of about 10 guys).
08-08-12, 12:03 PM
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Earlier this year I bought a $2700 bike (should have been $3800 but I got last years model). I just crossed 2000 miles on it therefore only 700 more to go before a new bike (though I doubt my flawed logic will get past the wife :-) )
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FTP is 60 minute power so I can take my 10 minute power times 6 right?
409 X 6=2454
As good a guess as I can make since I'm not good enough for a power meter.
[TABLE="class: dense"]
[TR]
[TH]Performance[/TH]
[TH="class: viewing"][/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]5 min Power[/TD]
[TD="class: viewing"]439 W[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]10 min Power[/TD]
[TD="class: viewing"]409 W[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
409 X 6=2454
As good a guess as I can make since I'm not good enough for a power meter.
[TABLE="class: dense"]
[TR]
[TH]Performance[/TH]
[TH="class: viewing"][/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]5 min Power[/TD]
[TD="class: viewing"]439 W[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]10 min Power[/TD]
[TD="class: viewing"]409 W[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
08-08-12, 12:09 PM
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i dont really think the op understand what ftp is, or what a normal ftp is. pro's are in the 400 range, i doubt there are even a handful of people on the forum who are over 350, and most will be heavier guys (over 150) (honestly i can only think of about 10 guys).
And it really does depend on weight. My FTP would be reasonably impressive if I didn't weigh a ton.
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08-08-12, 12:11 PM
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exactly (400 range means 400 +- 20 watts)! heavier pros are generally a hair above 400 and lighter pros are in the high 300's. I've come to realize you dont need a huge ftp to do well in racing, actually, half the time it comes to bite u in the ass! You think you can do a lot more than you should!
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exactly (400 range means 400 +- 20 watts)! heavier pros are generally a hair above 400 and lighter pros are in the high 300's. I've come to realize you dont need a huge ftp to do well in racing, actually, half the time it comes to bite u in the ass! You think you can do a lot more than you should!
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Anybody got a link to Phil Gaimon's power flow chart. IIRC it was in the May 2011 Velonews.
Every terminus of the chart has a different reason why posting your FTP in public is a bad idea. (i.e. if it's low, your weak, if it's high, your fat, or your tactically deficient.)
Every terminus of the chart has a different reason why posting your FTP in public is a bad idea. (i.e. if it's low, your weak, if it's high, your fat, or your tactically deficient.)
08-08-12, 12:52 PM
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Since we are guessing FTP. If your are 35 or less and over 200 pounds you can buy any bike. Lots of BF people should qualify.
https://www.joefrielsblog.com/2010/08...-your-ftp.html
https://www.joefrielsblog.com/2010/08...-your-ftp.html
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Since we are guessing FTP. If your are 35 or less and over 200 pounds you can buy any bike. Lots of BF people should qualify.
https://www.joefrielsblog.com/2010/08...-your-ftp.html
https://www.joefrielsblog.com/2010/08...-your-ftp.html
Oh wait, I just told y'all that I'm a fatty. I'm going to go hide again.
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Since we are guessing FTP. If your are 35 or less and over 200 pounds you can buy any bike. Lots of BF people should qualify.
https://www.joefrielsblog.com/2010/08...-your-ftp.html
https://www.joefrielsblog.com/2010/08...-your-ftp.html
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Crap, now my biggest concern is that I just bought a $3000+ bike in June and its now August. I don't come close to the Watts needed to own it. Will the bike shop I bought it at understand that I need to return it....or shouldn't they be blamed for selling me a bike I'm not actually allowed to ride?
Thank goodness I still have my Hybird in the shed....
Thank goodness I still have my Hybird in the shed....
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Since we are guessing FTP. If your are 35 or less and over 200 pounds you can buy any bike. Lots of BF people should qualify.
https://www.joefrielsblog.com/2010/08...-your-ftp.html
https://www.joefrielsblog.com/2010/08...-your-ftp.html
08-08-12, 01:48 PM
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i dont really think the op understand what ftp is, or what a normal ftp is. pro's are in the 400 range, i doubt there are even a handful of people on the forum who are over 350, and most will be heavier guys (over 150) (honestly i can only think of about 10 guys).
i don't know what is FTP? FTP is the highest pace you can keep for an hour
Cancellara has an FTP of 480 watts+, Tony Martin is close to that, they can ride any bike they want!
08-08-12, 01:58 PM
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I don't know wtf you guys are talking about. The only thing I know is that Strava calculated my average power today at 152w. Should I sell my current bike and buy one at the thrift store?
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