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Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-15, 04:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,884
Posted By greenlight149

Don't worry, the data collected here is...

Don't worry, the data collected here is definitely not intended for publications, or school research papers. this is for personal curiosity. while it would be interesting to do a longitudinal study,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-15, 03:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,884
Posted By greenlight149

thanks, i understand the need for control to draw...

thanks, i understand the need for control to draw conclusions. however, it is not in my interest to go out and get 50 sedentary individuals to measure their resting and threshold heart rate. there's...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-15, 03:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,884
Posted By greenlight149

i can respect other peoples opinions, but no need...

i can respect other peoples opinions, but no need to be a jacka**
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-15, 03:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,884
Posted By greenlight149

i see nothing wrong with finding a correlation...

i see nothing wrong with finding a correlation between the two metrics.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-15, 02:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,884
Posted By greenlight149

keep them coming guys, i need a larger sample...

keep them coming guys, i need a larger sample size for this to be meaningful.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-15, 02:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,884
Posted By greenlight149

Not everyone has a reliable way to measure power,...

Not everyone has a reliable way to measure power, and power can change significantly in a short time span without changing the heart rate, purely due to muscular adaptations.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-15, 02:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,884
Posted By greenlight149

I thought about bmi, but decided against using...

I thought about bmi, but decided against using it. Im not confident that it's a reliable measure of healthy body weight. Perhaps height is a worth while metric, thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-15, 02:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,884
Posted By greenlight149

There is bias for sure, and that's ok for my...

There is bias for sure, and that's ok for my purposes, because I want to see if a higher threshold heart rate is correlated with a higher, or lower resting heart rate. The hypothesis is that if the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-15, 10:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,884
Posted By greenlight149

thank you, i will look into it

thank you, i will look into it
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-15, 09:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,884
Posted By greenlight149

i'm collecting data on heart rate

im interested in collecting some data on heart rate and see if theres any correlations.


please post the following if you are interested

-age
-weight
-resting heart rate (preferably...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-15, 07:25 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,928
Posted By greenlight149

sign up for a new account, sweet ride.

sign up for a new account, sweet ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-15, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,251
Posted By greenlight149

I noticed that you said " I value speed above...

I noticed that you said " I value speed above all", you have to understand that a carbon bike and nicer components will not make you faster. If that's the only reason you want carbon then you will be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-15, 03:20 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,928
Posted By greenlight149

In terms of value for money, bikes aren't that...

In terms of value for money, bikes aren't that bad, at least you get some exercise out if it, which can make you live longer, basically, you are buying time, which is priceless.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-15, 09:22 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,928
Posted By greenlight149

The frame is just over 6k for the f8, I don't...

The frame is just over 6k for the f8, I don't think it's such a wild dream to own one, were not talking about buying a yacht.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-15, 08:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,721
Posted By greenlight149

very true, its the only thing i use, and haven't...

very true, its the only thing i use, and haven't had a problem with sores since.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-15, 08:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,402
Posted By greenlight149

awesome lol didnt know that existed

awesome lol didnt know that existed
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,402
Posted By greenlight149

Straight out of a cartoon

Straight out of a cartoon
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-15, 01:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,721
Posted By greenlight149

For my ass, Assos chamois isn't massively better...

For my ass, Assos chamois isn't massively better than other brands, what I do like about assos is that the modesty panel in the front works really really well, you can't see the...outline of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-15, 12:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,402
Posted By greenlight149

is it a 90 degree corner?

is it a 90 degree corner?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-15, 12:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,339
Posted By greenlight149

thanks for checking it out, that speed seem to be...

thanks for checking it out, that speed seem to be in line with what others have said. i guess thats the speed most experienced riders can take.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-15, 12:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,339
Posted By greenlight149

i think my 5 meter estimate for the radius may be...

i think my 5 meter estimate for the radius may be too low. the path through a 90 degree corner looks more like an exponential curve than a semi circle, so the radius of that "circle" may be 10 or 15...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-15, 12:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,339
Posted By greenlight149

well this is really a hypothetical question, not...

well this is really a hypothetical question, not trying to actually go and test it out.

but assuming a few factors, such as 0.9 for the coefficient of friction between rubber and asphalt, turning...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-15, 11:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,339
Posted By greenlight149

How fast can you corner?

assuming 90 degree turn, downhill, smooth tarmac, staying in the right lane, 75kg rider + bike. whats the max speed the bike can corner before you go down?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-15, 05:40 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 22,655
Posted By greenlight149

very cool picture

very cool picture
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-15, 06:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,027
Posted By greenlight149

I read that too, but I also read somewhere that...

I read that too, but I also read somewhere that the majority of a endurance athlete's training is in zone 2 I guess that makes sense, they will over train if most of their training is at threshold.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-15, 01:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,008
Posted By greenlight149

Biggest Bang For Your Buck In Time Trial...

Biggest Bang For Your Buck In Time Trial Equipment | CyclingTips (http://cyclingtips.com.au/2010/04/biggest-bang-for-your-buck-in-time-trial-equipment/)

this gives you an idea of which upgrade...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-15, 12:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,027
Posted By greenlight149

4 months of riding should yield some...

4 months of riding should yield some cardiovascular benefit, so that your resting heart rate wouldnt be in the mid 70s in my opinion.

i personally know of someone with wolf-parkinson-white...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-15, 12:13 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,027
Posted By greenlight149

mid 70s resting heart rate isnt low, so that can...

mid 70s resting heart rate isnt low, so that can contribute to the higher heartrate during exercise, simply because your heart has to work harder.

However, if your resting heart rate doesnt drop...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-15, 11:37 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,027
Posted By greenlight149

wolf-parkinson-white syndrome can lead to very...

wolf-parkinson-white syndrome can lead to very fast heartrates, but its pretty rare.

not to scare you, and not saying you have it, but just go to a doctor to make sure everything is ok.

whats...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-15, 02:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,994
Posted By greenlight149

If I'm doing 180% ftp, then ya I would have to...

If I'm doing 180% ftp, then ya I would have to dial it down a lot after that one minute effort. Maybe you can still motor along at 90% ftp after 180% ftp for a minute, but I can't.

And 400w for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-15, 11:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,994
Posted By greenlight149

you have to dial it down just to recover, and...

you have to dial it down just to recover, and everyone else is doing 240 watts passing you, you WILL get dropped....didnt know this was up for debate.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-15, 10:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,994
Posted By greenlight149

the general consensus for hill climbing is that...

the general consensus for hill climbing is that you use a power output that is sustainable, rather than going in at 180% ftp.

if you support doing 400 watts for one minute then dialing it back to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-15, 08:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,994
Posted By greenlight149

what if the climb is longer than one minute lol

what if the climb is longer than one minute lol
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-15, 08:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,994
Posted By greenlight149

is hes 260 watts based on a power meter, or...

is hes 260 watts based on a power meter, or strava estimation?

im also a little confused by your power numbers, if your ftp is 230, and you can "easily" do over 400 watts up climbs, thats like...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-15, 08:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,900
Posted By greenlight149

i'm giving this as a careful suggestion, and...

i'm giving this as a careful suggestion, and definitely talk to a doctor before doing this, but melatonin is supposed to be helpful.

one other thing i can think of that helps me sleep is having...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-15, 08:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,900
Posted By greenlight149

your sleeping habits doesnt sound like a...

your sleeping habits doesnt sound like a "disorder" to me, if anything its very orderly. if im reading your post correctly, if you werent babysitting, then you would have no problem falling asleep at...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-15, 07:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,089
Posted By greenlight149

I should say that doing all intervals isn't a...

I should say that doing all intervals isn't a very well rounded plan, however, with 4 hours a week (for me), intervals is the quickest way to gain fitness. And it seems like the op is doing ok on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-15, 10:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,523
Posted By greenlight149

where do you put most of the pressure? the area...

where do you put most of the pressure? the area between your thumb and index finger, or the base of the palm, or the side of the hand adjacent to the pinky?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-15, 09:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,089
Posted By greenlight149

thats my experience as well, i did nothing but...

thats my experience as well, i did nothing but intervals on the trainer during the winter, and when spring comes its time to kick ass. 6x5min with 1min rest should be a good time. 4x8min with 2min...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-15, 09:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,067
Posted By greenlight149

i wrap clock-wise, so that when your wrists turn...

i wrap clock-wise, so that when your wrists turn toward the inside, its going in the same direction as the bar tape.

sorry, clockwise for left hand, counter-clockwise for right hand.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 437
Posted By greenlight149

icebreaker bibs, anyone have experience with these?

just got some on sale at the LBS, its supposed to be a blend of merino wool and lycra, which i have never seen or heard of before. cant seem to find much on google about them either, i think its...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-15, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,042
Posted By greenlight149

i think it should be alright if your current bike...

i think it should be alright if your current bike is 54 and it a bit large, but only one way to know for sure!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-15, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,042
Posted By greenlight149

what size is your bike right now?

what size is your bike right now?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-15, 10:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,422
Posted By greenlight149

90% of the comfort on a bike is determined by the...

90% of the comfort on a bike is determined by the tires and saddle. 100% of the speed is determined by your legs....bikes dont ride themselves.

Honestly, sometimes i forget that i have a carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-15, 04:40 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,058
Posted By greenlight149

congrats man thats good progress! i think...

congrats man thats good progress!

i think the only way to compare rider to rider is by measuring power, and a smaller rider with less power may climb faster than a bigger rider with more power....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-03-15, 04:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,761
Posted By greenlight149

You make zero contribution to any thread,...

You make zero contribution to any thread, congrats.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-03-15, 03:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,761
Posted By greenlight149

its a very interesting story, even though i have...

its a very interesting story, even though i have seen every documentary/ youtube video about it, i would still see the movie just to watch it as a story. the story is kind of like cinderella, except...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-15, 11:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,394
Posted By greenlight149

I got my cadence from working on pedaling...

I got my cadence from working on pedaling techniques. They don't sell those in stores lol

You can get a accelerometer based cadence sensor, which doesn't use a magnet, the weight is negligible....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-15, 11:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 16,092
Posted By greenlight149

A bike that can reproduce with itself. Or...

A bike that can reproduce with itself.

Or maintenance free drive train with 100% efficiency.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-15, 09:34 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 10,386
Posted By greenlight149

is the benefit of deep section wheels trivial?...

is the benefit of deep section wheels trivial? the difference is measurable, and repeatable. the only thing is the test conditions may very well be different from real life conditions, so that "30...
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