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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-17, 10:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 972
Posted By MattFoley

RideWithGPS. Turn-by-turn nav through the app...

RideWithGPS. Turn-by-turn nav through the app requires a subscription though, but for me it has been worth it.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-28-17, 10:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,838
Posted By MattFoley

Yes, calibrate before every ride. Calibration...

Yes, calibrate before every ride. Calibration process depends on the head unit you're using, but generally a matter of pressing the power meter icon and selecting "calibrate" through the menu.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-17, 01:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,243
Posted By MattFoley

I have a set that I run tubeless and they've been...

I have a set that I run tubeless and they've been great so far. My only complaint is that the freehub is just a smidge too quiet. If silent is 0 and "swarm of angry bees" is 10, I like mine at about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-17, 01:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,633
Posted By MattFoley

Not always. I have Easton and Shimano tubeless...

Not always. I have Easton and Shimano tubeless rims. Both came with non-removable core valves, necessitating the purchase of some Stan's valves.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-15, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 603
Posted By MattFoley

I've heard that Speedplays require a decent...

I've heard that Speedplays require a decent amount of preventative maintenance, so that turned me off. I've used SPD-SLs and Look Keos and can't tell the difference on the bike, except maybe SPD-SLs...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-22-15, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,509
Posted By MattFoley

Meh.

Meh.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-22-15, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,509
Posted By MattFoley

That's pretty hyperbolic. Any differences in...

That's pretty hyperbolic. Any differences in left/right power are going to be within the few % that is the device's margin of error, so it's not even an issue. Team Sky feels that one-sided...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-15, 08:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,159
Posted By MattFoley

The Shimano M520 is a great pedal that won't...

The Shimano M520 is a great pedal that won't break the bank. I gave up on the SPD/platform pedals a while ago and now all my pedals are either one-sided road pedals or double-sided SPDs.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-16-15, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,501
Posted By MattFoley

I also think the issue is likely the strap...both...

I also think the issue is likely the strap...both of my Garmin straps seem to be reaching the end of their life (a couple of years) and have gotten a little wonky lately (getting stuck at some random...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-16-15, 02:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,672
Posted By MattFoley

Could've been the way I phrased it...very much...

Could've been the way I phrased it...very much "the pins bent and broke after I installed this properly, so the product appears defective." It probably also depends on the CSR and the mood they're in.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-16-15, 07:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,143
Posted By MattFoley

Can't say I've ever heard 177.5 cranks referred...

Can't say I've ever heard 177.5 cranks referred to as "small"...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-15-15, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,672
Posted By MattFoley

No charge. Vector 2 pod.

No charge. Vector 2 pod.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-15-15, 08:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,672
Posted By MattFoley

I think Garmin's hardware/software quality is...

I think Garmin's hardware/software quality is definitely debatable, but I've had nothing but good experiences with their support. The pins bent on my Vector pedal pod and they immediately put in for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-15, 06:21 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,963
Posted By MattFoley

I know right? The world would be such a better...

I know right? The world would be such a better place if people would turn every little slight into an aggressive confrontation. Like they say, cooler heads never prevail.....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-11-15, 08:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,792
Posted By MattFoley

Holy crap that's a good deal...just picked one...

Holy crap that's a good deal...just picked one up, even though I also have the Garmin Vector 2. But this means I don't have to move the pedals from bike to bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-15, 08:12 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,044
Posted By MattFoley

50+ feet per mile if I'm riding fixed, 75+ if...

50+ feet per mile if I'm riding fixed, 75+ if geared, although if I'm going for a "hill ride" I shoot for ~100ft/mile.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-29-15, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By MattFoley

Also, inward/outward cleat alignment is...

Also, inward/outward cleat alignment is important. I prefer to have my cleats aligned to keep my heels slightly outward, but some people may prefer to have the feet exactly straight or their heels...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-19-15, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,885
Posted By MattFoley

Hmmm...I don't think you can use Google Maps,...

Hmmm...I don't think you can use Google Maps, since it won't export that I'm aware of (unless this has changed recently). In my experience, RideWithGPS is the best site to use. Map out your route,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-17-15, 10:14 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,596
Posted By MattFoley

That certainly used to be the case a couple of...

That certainly used to be the case a couple of years ago. I remember when MapMyRide would kill my iPhone4 battery in like two hours. Today however, the drain is relatively minimal if you're just...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-17-15, 09:59 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,596
Posted By MattFoley

Well, you're attacking a straw man a bit...

Well, you're attacking a straw man a bit here...the argument generally is that using the phone as a mounted bike computer drains battery excessively fast, not that using your phone to track your ride...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-17-15, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,451
Posted By MattFoley

What phone are you using? ...

What phone are you using?



https://strava.zendesk.com/entries/22118588-Android-and-external-Biometric-sensors
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-11-15, 08:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,295
Posted By MattFoley

A used Edge 800 can be had for a good price and...

A used Edge 800 can be had for a good price and will do all you require.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-05-15, 07:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,012
Posted By MattFoley

My Edge 800 will do 10 hours of screen on, with...

My Edge 800 will do 10 hours of screen on, with turn-by-turn navigation on, on map view (color map updating constantly). Using just data screens, it's usually at 50% after doing a 6.5 hour century...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-03-15, 08:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,012
Posted By MattFoley

Well, you don't ​need a speed/cadence sensor. I...

Well, you don't ​need a speed/cadence sensor. I don't find either particularly useful unless combined with a power meter. HRM is a much better investment, IMHO, but if you want speed/cadence, go for...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-03-15, 08:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,976
Posted By MattFoley

I like mine for tracking walks and hikes, or when...

I like mine for tracking walks and hikes, or when I'm running errands by bike and don't want to worry about taking my Edge 800 with me when I leave the bike. As someone else mentioned, the GPS tracks...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-31-15, 10:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By MattFoley

RideWithGPS and its app will do mapping and...

RideWithGPS and its app will do mapping and turn-by-turn on your phone, but I think now you have to purchase a subscription to get that feature. At $50 a year, it might be worth it, since that's way...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-15, 01:34 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,448
Posted By MattFoley

Well, I wouldn't want to be bothered by questions...

Well, I wouldn't want to be bothered by questions about whether I was a pro or not, so that would be an issue for me...or you might have people riding up on you to try and take photos or whatever....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-15, 11:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,514
Posted By MattFoley

This just doesn't make any sense, although there...

This just doesn't make any sense, although there are people who seem to think this is true, or talk about it in such a way that might lead a new cyclist to think so. Really, you'll probably get more...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-15, 11:49 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,448
Posted By MattFoley

I think it's less about a particular pro team...

I think it's less about a particular pro team seeing you wear the kit, than it is about other people mistaking you for or assuming you are a pro (particularly relevant in Boulder) and all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-15, 11:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,611
Posted By MattFoley

Crank length is set correctly, and not just the...

Crank length is set correctly, and not just the angles?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-23-15, 10:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,471
Posted By MattFoley

I've had this problem with bike shorts that were...

I've had this problem with bike shorts that were too big, but I don't have it when riding around in regular pants + boxer briefs. So I think it has less to do with "loose vs. supportive" than "fits...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-21-15, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 832
Posted By MattFoley

Well, it's about 1.2 inches.

Well, it's about 1.2 inches.
Forum: Commuting
07-21-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,598
Posted By MattFoley

It's because the water interacts with all the car...

It's because the water interacts with all the car oil and junk that gets trapped in the pavement when it's dry, and turns the road into an oil slick. With enough moisture, the oil and dirt wash away,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-21-15, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 832
Posted By MattFoley

I'd think it'd be really obnoxious to ride with...

I'd think it'd be really obnoxious to ride with shorts like that. FWIW, Rapha does make a "short" version of their lightweight bibs, so that's an option if you don't want to size down.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-18-15, 08:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,164
Posted By MattFoley

Those are extremely high estimates, at least for...

Those are extremely high estimates, at least for the "tooling around" rides (and just "pretty high" for the climbing loop, depending on your speed). A 2 hour ride, 30 miles with 3k of climbing is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-27-15, 09:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,837
Posted By MattFoley

Regardless of your speed, feeling gassed is a...

Regardless of your speed, feeling gassed is a sign you're pushing yourself, which is really the only way you're going to get faster. If you're not suffering, you're not improving!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-15, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 587
Posted By MattFoley

FWIW, Rapha's clothes tend to fit somewhere...

FWIW, Rapha's clothes tend to fit somewhere between the American cuts of Pearl Izumi and Euro cuts of Castelli. I wear a 2XL jersey in Castelli, but XL in Rapha.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-15, 01:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,377
Posted By MattFoley

Castelli has lots of weaves and treatments with...

Castelli has lots of weaves and treatments with super cool sounding names, which probably do make them perform better, but ultimately the fabric is just polyester. Unless you're rocking sport...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 09:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,377
Posted By MattFoley

These are both made of polyester....

These are both made of polyester....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-15, 09:39 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,607
Posted By MattFoley

If you've ever driven in any decent level of...

If you've ever driven in any decent level of traffic, you've driven your car like that. Also, fish swim in schools for very good reasons, namely to avoid predators, so I'm not sure why you are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-25-15, 12:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,197
Posted By MattFoley

The only rides I typically don't do fixed are...

The only rides I typically don't do fixed are "hill" rides, where the point is to just ride hills. Long, hilly rides though, I do fixed. I've done at least 3 or 4 fixed centuries, and dozens of rides...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-15, 02:32 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,416
Posted By MattFoley

Someone should tell this to the stupid USDA,...

Someone should tell this to the stupid USDA, which promotes dairy consumption for bone health....or maybe it's not the USDA that's stupid...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-14-15, 10:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,170
Posted By MattFoley

?? A set of eyelets on the fork, two sets...

??

A set of eyelets on the fork, two sets of eyelets in the back, canti brakes, wide clearance...doesn't really get much easier.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-15, 09:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,170
Posted By MattFoley

Nashbar SSCX...

Nashbar SSCX (http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_559086_-1).
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-02-15, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,412
Posted By MattFoley

Even if you don't feel cold, it's probably good...

Even if you don't feel cold, it's probably good to wear long pants just to keep your knees loose and limber. Your risk of injury goes way up when your joints are cold, regardless of whether or not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-14, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,306
Posted By MattFoley

I run 75GI and have hit 40 a couple of times...

I run 75GI and have hit 40 a couple of times (~180rpm) and pretty regularly hit mid-30s (150s-160s). For short spurts, I can't imagine that it would cause any issues. Like others have said, it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-14, 09:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,030
Posted By MattFoley

If you're riding solo, the psychological factor...

If you're riding solo, the psychological factor can be huge...for me, after about 50-60 miles, my brain says "I'm over this" and I start to slow down, and I'm more likely to take longer at rest...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-14, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 991
Posted By MattFoley

Yeah...maybe go down a size or two with the next...

Yeah...maybe go down a size or two with the next one :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-17-14, 07:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,848
Posted By MattFoley

True, but either way the difference is at most a...

True, but either way the difference is at most a couple of watts, down to fractions of a watt, depending on conditions. Maybe a big deal for a pro trying to gain a second on a TT, but I doubt you'd...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-17-14, 06:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,848
Posted By MattFoley

The physics of rolling resistance disagree... ...

The physics of rolling resistance disagree...

Tech FAQ: Again, bigger tires roll faster! - VeloNews.com...
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