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Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 07:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,088
Posted By LazinCajun

Greg, the OP didn't specify anything about...

Greg, the OP didn't specify anything about rolling resistance. Others in this thread took it into account. I've been trying to make the point that it's silly to do that if you're ignoring other...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 07:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,088
Posted By LazinCajun

It's not really so simple though, is it? If...

It's not really so simple though, is it? If you're ignoring differences in power and air resistance, why would you take into account differences in rolling resistance? Without taking any of those...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 04:40 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,088
Posted By LazinCajun

Not to mention the linked paper shows that the...

Not to mention the linked paper shows that the effect he keeps pointing to isn't very significant.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 03:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,088
Posted By LazinCajun

Asgelle is right on this one. Imagine taking two...

Asgelle is right on this one. Imagine taking two equal cardboard boxes, but one is full and the other is empty. You put them in the wind. Which one accelerates more? Clearly the empty one, as you...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 03:23 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,088
Posted By LazinCajun

You're right, but the coefficient is small. For...

You're right, but the coefficient is small. For numbers, check the paper linked earlier in this thread, or my long post (#35).
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 03:20 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,088
Posted By LazinCajun

No, it's the SUM of the forces = m times a. Read...

No, it's the SUM of the forces = m times a. Read the rest of the sentence you quoted. When I was teaching first semester physics, students would make this mistake all the time, and Ithought the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 02:35 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,088
Posted By LazinCajun

Yes, if you put in a detailed model of all the...

Yes, if you put in a detailed model of all the energy losses, it will make some difference. I was trying to explain it on a level appropriate for an internet forum, not a peer reviewed journal...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 01:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,088
Posted By LazinCajun

Quick physics lesson: Newton's law isn't...

Quick physics lesson:

Newton's law isn't exactly F=ma, it's the (vector) sum of the F's = ma. As a simple example, press your hands hard together -- there's no acceleration, even though each hand...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-11, 02:11 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,088
Posted By LazinCajun

The heavier guy would likely be running higher...

The heavier guy would likely be running higher pressures, so the contact patch argument isn't quite as simple as you state it. Any effects like that will be much smaller than say, the difference...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-06-11, 11:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,239
Posted By LazinCajun

If he's a tiger fan, then not watching that game...

If he's a tiger fan, then not watching that game is a fate worse than death.

Geaux Tigers! :D
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 561
Posted By LazinCajun

:rolleyes:

:rolleyes:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-02-11, 03:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,807
Posted By LazinCajun

Indeed, looking again, that number seems way off....

Indeed, looking again, that number seems way off.

http://www.caloriesperhour.com/index_burn.php Plug in your stats here, and you'll find that 1800 calories is a lot closer than 800. While the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-02-11, 10:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,792
Posted By LazinCajun

Running reminds me why I like cycling and hate...

Running reminds me why I like cycling and hate running. I'll count that as a benefit :)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-11, 09:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,320
Posted By LazinCajun

+1, Sweet looking bike. I'm pretty sure the dork...

+1, Sweet looking bike. I'm pretty sure the dork disc means that your bike is completely, unsalvagably broken. You should box it up and send it to me. ;)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-02-11, 09:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,807
Posted By LazinCajun

I'm not an expert, so take this with a grain of...

I'm not an expert, so take this with a grain of salt.

If you're losing weight that isn't 100% water weight, then you're burning more calories than you're taking in. I think this is the case since...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-11, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By LazinCajun

I have no experience with these things so no...

I have no experience with these things so no advice, I just wanted to say "Ouch." Get well soon.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-11, 11:52 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,264
Posted By LazinCajun

The hypothetical tandem should do roughly equally...

The hypothetical tandem should do roughly equally well on the hills assuming the weight of a tandem is roughly twice that of a road bike (I'm not sure how much tandems weigh tbh, but the 2 riders...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-11, 12:31 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 8,072
Posted By LazinCajun

There isn't enough beer or Chinese food in the...

There isn't enough beer or Chinese food in the world to make me watch that show religiously.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-11, 12:41 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,264
Posted By LazinCajun

When talking about acceleration, spoke count...

When talking about acceleration, spoke count isn't as important as mass at the outside of the tire. Or, in other words, weight closer to the center of the wheel (spokes) isn't as harmful as weight...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-11, 11:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,723
Posted By LazinCajun

I think that a post containing the good...

I think that a post containing the good maintenance/repair books would make an excellent sticky.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-11, 03:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,383
Posted By LazinCajun

:lol: This was amazing. It made my day!

:lol:

This was amazing. It made my day!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-21-11, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 794,928
Posted By LazinCajun

That's awesome, congrats on the progress. I hope...

That's awesome, congrats on the progress. I hope I'm as successful.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-20-11, 10:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 549
Posted By LazinCajun

Sure! Did you don't have to pay for food...

Sure!

Did you don't have to pay for food at the grocery store? By the same logic, as long as you finish it by the time you get to the register you're good to go! :twitchy: :notamused:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-20-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,664
Posted By LazinCajun

I just happened to stumble into this thread. A...

I just happened to stumble into this thread. A few minutes ago, I was about to make a thread asking for a similar minimal-frills cyclocomputer with cadence. Thanks, and have you considered a career...
Forum: Southeast
10-19-11, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 92,603
Posted By LazinCajun

I'm planning on checking out the Stone Mountain...

I'm planning on checking out the Stone Mountain Trail, but I'm a little too far away to ride out there. I'm not sure where to park. I'd like to pick the trail up somewhere in Decatur, maybe near...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-18-11, 11:58 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,883
Posted By LazinCajun

Fair enough! It wasn't clear to me what you...

Fair enough! It wasn't clear to me what you meant.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-18-11, 11:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,361
Posted By LazinCajun

It's not April Fool's already, is it? This...

It's not April Fool's already, is it?

This is sickening.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-18-11, 11:23 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,883
Posted By LazinCajun

I'm all for a nonconfrontational approach, but do...

I'm all for a nonconfrontational approach, but do you really think your expectation for his reaction is realistic? IMO the motorist would probably interpret that question as the OP's ignorance of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-11, 08:31 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 14,936
Posted By LazinCajun

How does that effect heartrate-based training? :P

How does that effect heartrate-based training? :P
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-11, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 544
Posted By LazinCajun

That's a pretty damn good deal on a 105 carbon...

That's a pretty damn good deal on a 105 carbon synapse. As in, I paid roughly that much for the alloy version with the same components minus brakes (although I probably paid a little more than I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-17-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 648
Posted By LazinCajun

This thread reminded me of this recent video for...

This thread reminded me of this recent video for some reason:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UA3Y_mpmqU
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-11, 09:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,656
Posted By LazinCajun

Go ride them both imo!

Go ride them both imo!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-11, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 892
Posted By LazinCajun

I think we may have found the problem. Off to do...

I think we may have found the problem. Off to do some planks, crunches, and windshield wipers.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-11, 01:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,726
Posted By LazinCajun

Or, there's a saddle for every ass :)

Or, there's a saddle for every ass :)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-11, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 892
Posted By LazinCajun

Transitioning into the drops smoothly

This may have an obvious answer, and is a pretty noob question.

What's the best technique to transition smoothly from the hoods to the drops? I tend to move one hand at a time, and almost...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-16-11, 09:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,968
Posted By LazinCajun

I don't know about that, but I imagine it would...

I don't know about that, but I imagine it would be pretty effective at making cars give you more room when passing :D
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-16-11, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 884
Posted By LazinCajun

Sounds like a good ride. I'll have to plan a...

Sounds like a good ride. I'll have to plan a trip over to the comet myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-11, 09:36 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,726
Posted By LazinCajun

OP, I'd advise you to go to a bike shop and test...

OP, I'd advise you to go to a bike shop and test ride one. I did and ended up spending way too much money on a new road bike! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,056
Posted By LazinCajun

Gorgeous.

Gorgeous.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-11, 01:44 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,056
Posted By LazinCajun

I implemented some of your suggestions. What do...

I implemented some of your suggestions. What do you think?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6116/6244035689_f4289ace3b.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-11, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,056
Posted By LazinCajun

Ha! I expected that. I haven't even had a...

Ha! I expected that. I haven't even had a chance to take my inaugural ride, so give me some time.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,272
Posted By LazinCajun

Argh, why are you people trying to argue with me?...

Argh, why are you people trying to argue with me? Reread my posts. I'm trying to make the point that you should take extra precautions at night, like quality lights and being careful. We're on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-11, 12:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,515
Posted By LazinCajun

Ask and ye shall receive ...

Ask and ye shall receive

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/30599-What-road-bike-do-you-have?p=13365021&viewfull=1#post13365021
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-11, 12:04 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,056
Posted By LazinCajun

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6243782405_462...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6243782405_462e5de816_b.jpg

My brand new synapse alloy 5. Forgive the crappy cell phone pic.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-11, 10:28 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,272
Posted By LazinCajun

I'm not trying to argue the thread topic one way...

I'm not trying to argue the thread topic one way or another. I think the original question is basically a personal one -- there are a lot of factors that have already been brought up in this thread....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-11, 09:59 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,272
Posted By LazinCajun

For those advocating that riding at night is...

For those advocating that riding at night is safer than during the day -- the stats that I've seen just don't agree. Using numbers from Georgia, ~46% of cyclist fatalities occur at night, even...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-11, 09:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,405
Posted By LazinCajun

On debating twitter's merits: I use twitter...

On debating twitter's merits:

I use twitter as a news aggregator for niche topics, particularly for things like science news where mainstream media often exaggerates or makes mistakes. The label...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,586
Posted By LazinCajun

+1 on earplugs. It takes surprisingly little...

+1 on earplugs. It takes surprisingly little high frequency windnoise to damage hearing. IME on my motorcycle, they really don't negatively change your awareness of what's going on around you....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-11, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,515
Posted By LazinCajun

It wasn't rational, but I ended up choosing the...

It wasn't rational, but I ended up choosing the 105.:thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,818
Posted By LazinCajun

While this is probably true, for many (including...

While this is probably true, for many (including myself) body size and specifically visceral fat is a killer. My family has a history of heart disease, so to me focusing on being healthy to me...
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