#8224284 - 05/26/15 02:50 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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The Mighty BellRacer
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possibly. i struggle a bit to find "where" on my "ass" i should actually be "sitting." sometimes i think i'm square on my sitbones and i go numb after 5 minutes.
sometimes i feel completely comfortable and feel like i could crank away for hours, and sometimes i'm uncomfortable after 5 minutes and i fidget on the saddle continuously.
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#8225391 - 05/27/15 01:25 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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The Mighty BellRacer
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I should note, that I've only observed this on the trainer. I didn't feel it at all on the 2 hr ride I did over the weekend.
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#8227513 - 05/29/15 12:33 AM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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gamby
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I should note, that I've only observed this on the trainer. I didn't feel it at all on the 2 hr ride I did over the weekend.
Huge difference, actually. When the bike is fully stationary, it'll definitely irritate every part of you more than when it's allowed to move around freely out on the road.
An hour on the trainer can equal the discomfort of 3 hours on the road for me sometimes.
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#8227886 - 05/29/15 10:29 AM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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gamby
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#8229040 - 05/30/15 03:57 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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nato2377
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had a big day today. rode 22 miles to my cat2/3 road race, which was 56 miles, then rode 22 back home...oh yeah and it was 89 degrees. I made it 52 miles into the race and lost the wheel on this .3mi 9% kicker. It was windy up top and i couldnt close the gap back to the field so i cruised in the last 3 miles to a 36th/50, 5 min back. then proceeded to blow myself up on the ride home due to headwind/heat and i flatted 3 mi from home, changed tube, pump doesnt work, FU! est. power numbers looked good for the race...1hr 323watts, 2.5 hrs 290watts. 99.6 miles and 6100ft of climb total today big last 3 weeks: 11hr 13min, 10hr 17min, 11hr 20min
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#8229072 - 05/30/15 06:03 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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nato2377
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Est. Power Curve
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Watt/KG curve
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25watt distribution
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#8229412 - 05/31/15 11:31 AM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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robbbby
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Ya probably not super accurate, you're definitely much stronger than 250W for an hour. $500 is a good price for a power meter that looks to be just as accurate as the competition, the only thing is no HUD. How can you train based on power if you don't know your power output during your ride? Maybe I'm missing something.
I got a ride in today indoors since it hasn't stopped raining for 24 hours, leg felt good though the patch of missing flesh was a little sore, leaked out lots of orangeish fluid that I can only describe as the grease in the bottom of a pizza box. Hopefully it's healing fluids.
https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/rides/2094014-Antelope-1
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#8230974 - 06/01/15 03:39 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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The Mighty BellRacer
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I should note, that I've only observed this on the trainer. I didn't feel it at all on the 2 hr ride I did over the weekend. Huge difference, actually. When the bike is fully stationary, it'll definitely irritate every part of you more than when it's allowed to move around freely out on the road. An hour on the trainer can equal the discomfort of 3 hours on the road for me sometimes.
it's gotta be something like this. i have a trainer that rocks side to side to try to better replicate the road. i had squared everything up on the trainer on Friday to make sure it wasn't leaning. the trainer workouts are only 1hr and about halfway through i start going numb, and i have to manually check (lol grab nuts).
2 hours on the bike on sunday with zero discomfort from the saddle. i felt great. it's gotta be something subtle with the fit or i just need to get a split saddle.
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#8234558 - 06/03/15 08:38 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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volty
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If you have an ANT+ or bluetooth capable head unit, you're all set. Pretty much any garmin works.
The stages 105 crank seems like a hell of a deal. Only 1 leg, but at that price...
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#8238603 - 06/06/15 11:39 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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gamby
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I'm old enough to remember (and have had a set of) these:
I had a later generation of them on a MTB in the early 90's. I don't remember any advantage in them.
I do remember complaints of knee issues with them.
That said, the new ones (Rotor?) are supposedly legit. I've read good things about them.
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#8240613 - 06/08/15 03:01 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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The Mighty BellRacer
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i want to go to the LBS that has a profitting service to look at getting this trainer numbness thing worked out... but i kinda don't want to cuz i'm afraid that i'll buy a bike while i'm there.
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#8240855 - 06/08/15 04:24 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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The Mighty BellRacer
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yeah, i've got an adjustable riser... the notch i've had it in feels the closest but still feels like i'm declined a little. i'll measure tonight to see for sure and shim it accordingly.
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#8241312 - 06/08/15 09:46 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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The Mighty BellRacer
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Alright, the front wheel was 1" low. I put the adjusting ring on the highest setting but it's not as stable there. I might put a 1" book or something under it.
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#8242713 - 06/09/15 08:53 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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SJP0tato
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Anyone try this out yet: http://www.zwift.com/
I got it setup and played around for maybe 5 mins this weekend. I don't really use the trainer much lately, feels like I get a decent amount of riding with my commute, but it definitely makes sitting there spinning a lot more interesting.
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#8243303 - 06/10/15 10:08 AM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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The Mighty BellRacer
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Alright, the front wheel was 1" low. I put the adjusting ring on the highest setting but it's not as stable there. I might put a 1" book or something under it.
ehhh, i rode easy on the trainer for an hour last night... still uncomfortable though i didn't go numb this time. i had to come off of the saddle a few times, tho.
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#8245610 - 06/11/15 03:49 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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volty
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Put that front wheel nice and high. You dont need to be aero indoors on a trainer.
As far as zwift, got an early invite through the team. It was... honestly, I'd rather just watch movies or TV. It does do a simulated power meter since my trainer is compatible, but big deal.
Some of the guys on the team log some serious miles on zwift. I dont get it.
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#8248714 - 06/14/15 04:09 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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nato2377
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ill just leave this here...
![](http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/twiztedcav09/11200811_10100620482969436_5079520606337736623_n_zpsta1iwubl.jpg)
final tally way 122.3 at 18.6mph avg. https://www.strava.com/activities/325533219
the last 15 in 94 degree heat was torture, i was so overheated i couldnt keep my heartrate down and was getting sick. rode over to my moms and straight into the pool
Edited by nato2377 (06/14/15 04:09 PM)
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#8248870 - 06/14/15 08:07 PM
Re: Cyclists that race - training
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nato2377
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heres the last 4 weeks of prep for boston. 238 miles this week
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