razr390 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 10:03 pm
Car looks great and so does the bike.
Thanks Having fun with both. Sadly it’s been wicked cold so I’ve been dabbling in Pelotoobing.
The 30 minute HIIT with Matt Wilpers was quite last night.
We're going to have nice weather through Thursday - highs in the low 60s and clear - then it's all going to shit. Hoping to squeeze in an outdoor ride or two, then I'll probably be exclusively Pelotoning until spring. Blah. The Power Zone Pack programming is nice, though. I feel like I'm already starting to see some improvements from spending more time in Zones 4-6, instead of just spinning away in Z2-Z3 like in that first program I did. 2 minute efforts at 250-260 watts felt surprisingly easy this morning. One more week of training and then it's FTP test time.
Seriously beautiful shot. Oh what I'd give to have scenery like that in riding distance.
Well it’s driving distance to be fair, but this is a pretty nice part of the world, I can’t complain.
I wish my Povoton setup had power output, last night’s ride had some all out efforts and I think the powah was likely decent, I was spinning 120 at 90 resistance on the peak intervals.
Seriously beautiful shot. Oh what I'd give to have scenery like that in riding distance.
Well it’s driving distance to be fair, but this is a pretty nice part of the world, I can’t complain.
I wish my Povoton setup had power output, last night’s ride had some all out efforts and I think the powah was likely decent, I was spinning 120 at 90 resistance on the peak intervals.
Training with a power meter feels like one of thing that once you have it, it's hard to go without it. I seriously miss having one when I'm out on the Emonda.
Well it’s driving distance to be fair, but this is a pretty nice part of the world, I can’t complain.
I wish my Povoton setup had power output, last night’s ride had some all out efforts and I think the powah was likely decent, I was spinning 120 at 90 resistance on the peak intervals.
Training with a power meter feels like one of thing that once you have it, it's hard to go without it. I seriously miss having one when I'm out on the Emonda.
It is sort of something I'm scared to try for that reason. I see some of the people I ride with so focused on data that it kinda takes the fun out of it. that is worth it to me. That said, having it inside would be nice, as the Pelot00bz are 100% just burning calories and trying to get faster.
coogles wrote: ↑Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:05 am
Well that was spicy.
Ha thanks, but you averaged 323 watts on your last ride. What I did ain't shit.
Dem bicicletas dos, doe.
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:45 am
by coogles
[user not found] wrote: ↑Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:36 pm
Otherwise, I'm waiting on the saddle, bar tape, and bottle cages to arrive; I went a little out of the box for those. Also ordered a custom stem cap to tie it all together. Then I just need a fit, and it's new bike time.
Dem bicicletas dos, doe.
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:49 pm
by D Griff
Man, I went out on the MTB to do some trails this AM and just felt like
I think I am on too big a calorie deficit this week or maybe my sleep has suffered or something. I just felt like my powah and focus were way off the mark. It was still nice to be outside in the woods , 5/7.
Pretty stoked for [user not found]'s NBD. Will you be selling the CAAD?
Dem bicicletas dos, doe.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:49 am
by Johnny_P
Still kind of want that Ripley AF. Price is reasonable, capability is close to what I want. Still haven't bought a new helmet, no time to go check any out. I've ridden once in the last 2 weeks.
Buy a bike that I'll never ride doesn't sound like a great move.
Dem bicicletas dos, doe.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:55 am
by coogles
Johnny_P wrote: ↑Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:49 am
Still kind of want that Ripley AF. Price is reasonable, capability is close to what I want. Still haven't bought a new helmet, no time to go check any out. I've ridden once in the last 2 weeks.
Buy a bike that I'll never ride doesn't sound like a great move.
Johnny_P wrote: ↑Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:49 am
Still kind of want that Ripley AF. Price is reasonable, capability is close to what I want. Still haven't bought a new helmet, no time to go check any out. I've ridden once in the last 2 weeks.
Buy a bike that I'll never ride doesn't sound like a great move.
It isn't. See: Emonda.
Hopefully we buy a house next year. That will dictate a lot of what I do bicycle wise.
Dem bicicletas dos, doe.
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 11:01 am
by D Griff
What is the length of that stem?
Dem bicicletas dos, doe.
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 11:40 am
by Johnny_P
Pretty long reach on that bike. Otherwise it’s near identical to my R3, down to the square tubes and asymmetrical BB / chain stays. That bike was a ripper and I’m sure this is better being 10 years newer.
This gonna be a race machine or just a nice bike to ride?
Dem bicicletas dos, doe.
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:31 pm
by Desertbreh
Looks bitchin. What are thru axles?
Dem bicicletas dos, doe.
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 10:51 am
by D Griff
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:31 pm
Looks bitchin. What are thru axles?
Pretty much just what they sound like. You're probably used to quick release wheels on bikes - they have a skewer to tighten the wheel onto the dropouts, the wheel rests on the dropouts on little nubs (not sure the technical term ). Through axles are an axle bolt that goes through the center of the hub.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:31 pm
Looks bitchin. What are thru axles?
Pretty much just what they sound like. You're probably used to quick release wheels on bikes - they have a skewer to tighten the wheel onto the dropouts, the wheel rests on the dropouts on little nubs (not sure the technical term ). Through axles are an axle bolt that goes through the center of the hub.
OK. How does that make for a better handling bike?
Pretty much just what they sound like. You're probably used to quick release wheels on bikes - they have a skewer to tighten the wheel onto the dropouts, the wheel rests on the dropouts on little nubs (not sure the technical term ). Through axles are an axle bolt that goes through the center of the hub.
OK. How does that make for a better handling bike?
if I could really tell the difference honestly, but it stiffens the connection between the frame and the wheels I guess.
if I could really tell the difference honestly, but it stiffens the connection between the frame and the wheels I guess.
Bigger axle tubes are stiffer and deflect less, bigger bearings, more secure connection as well (captured all the way around).
No real downsides other than it's not quite as quick to remove the wheel as with a quick release with most TA setups. But it's definitely more theft-proof to the casual street urchin.
Yep, I'm not sure if I can tell a difference in rigidity/handling or not - I have a modern carboner bike with thru axles which is hugely more stiff than my old steel bike with QR skewers, but there are a lot of factors at play there. I would be curious to try them back to back on similar bikes.
That said, I actually prefer the thru axles from a usability standpoint as it's just easier to always have the wheels aligned 100% perfectly without any fuss. I always have the multi tool in my saddle bag anyway so I can remove them easily enough.
Yep, I'm not sure if I can tell a difference in rigidity/handling or not - I have a modern carboner bike with thru axles which is hugely more stiff than my old steel bike with QR skewers, but there are a lot of factors at play there. I would be curious to try them back to back on similar bikes.
That said, I actually prefer the thru axles from a usability standpoint as it's just easier to always have the wheels aligned 100% perfectly without any fuss. I always have the multi tool in my saddle bag anyway so I can remove them easily enough.
Having ridden my CAAD (carbon fork w/aluminum frame and QR) and the Sacklist (carbon fork w/steel frame and TA) back to back, it's apparent, even with gravel tires and wheels on the Sacklist. The front end just tracks so much more confidently and responds to steering quicker.
My buddy I was riding with introduced me to these yesterday, which are pretty rad:
Those are indeed dece. If I ever need to replace my axles for some reason, I will probably grab those.
I finished up the Raleigh build this weekend, wanted to get out for a ride this morning but it's raining... meh. If it dries out this afternoon, I'll likely try to get a quickie in.
I should’ve ordered those with it. I don’t really see leaving it on there much though, just feels like asking for it.
that is worth it to me. That said, having it inside would be nice, as the Pelot00bz are 100% just burning calories and trying to get faster.
, 5/7.
). Through axles are an axle bolt that goes through the center of the hub. 
if I could really tell the difference honestly, but it stiffens the connection between the frame and the wheels I guess.
Having fun with both. Sadly it’s been wicked cold so I’ve been dabbling in Pelotoobing.
last night.
