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Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:Anyone dealt with calf cramps and solved them? Not a nutritionist but what is your potassium intake like?
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Bilirubin posted:Not a nutritionist but what is your potassium intake like? My thought too.
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Jul 19, 2021 21:20
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No one here probably needs a reminder - but helmets are good and people should wear them. https://www.instagram.com/p/CReG2Suh37a/
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Jul 19, 2021 21:39
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kimbo305 posted:I'm duck footed but I still prefer a very narrow Q-factor. I'm the same, any little change outwards feels awfully wrong to me
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Jul 19, 2021 21:50
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ElMaligno posted:
That's a gorgeous view, where were you? Looks vaguely like Wellington NZ but it's the wrong time of year for sun!
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Jul 19, 2021 22:16
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Literally Lewis Hamilton posted:Anyone dealt with calf cramps and solved them? Folks say that potassium specifically can help, but in my experience it's purely a function of going over my limit for longer than I can handle. That is to say, pacing is more important than nutrition, for me. This might sound dumb, but I have also found that yelling at myself that science doesn't know why cramps happen and that therefore they don't exist has been *equally* effective at getting over to them than stopping and stretching or whatever. Ride through it, or I'm hosed, essentially.
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Jul 19, 2021 22:17
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bicievino posted:You can, but I'll caution that the heart rate from the watch is *not good* for anything that isn't very steady-state efforts. I'm not at the point in my cycling journey yet where this is a big issue, my big goal for this year is just to complete a century and maybe hit 1200 miles for the year. When I am ready for the next step, I have the strap - but I prefer to not wear it.
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Jul 19, 2021 22:26
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My left calf cramps. It just does. Conditioning seems to be a big part of it. It used to happen all the time inside of 30 miles, back when I first started riding. As I've gotten stronger, the cramp zone has been pushed outside of the majority of rides I do. Still hits me occasionally though. Last time was with some real fast dudes who pushed me way beyond my limit on a group ride. I had checked the listed pace for that group and thought I could JUST crack it. The sick bastards exceeded the expected pace going into a brutal headwind. I did one cycle at the front of the peloton and just about died. They were nice enough to let me hang off the back the rest of the way, and even hung around "for a break" as I rolled around in agony with a locked calf. They wouldn't let me drop off, even after that. They insisted they had tired themselves out on the first half and needed to slow down themselves. Crazy, but cool dudes. Hope I never see them again!
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Jul 19, 2021 22:35
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meltie posted:That's a gorgeous view, where were you? Looks vaguely like Wellington NZ but it's the wrong time of year for sun! Astoria, Oregon. Its a nice little café on a pier called Girls Coffee.
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Jul 19, 2021 22:36
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Math You posted:The sick bastards exceeded the expected pace going into a brutal headwind. I did one cycle at the front of the peloton and just about died. They were nice enough to let me hang off the back the rest of the way, and even hung around "for a break" as I rolled around in agony with a locked calf.
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Jul 19, 2021 23:18
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ElMaligno posted:Astoria, Oregon. Its a nice little café on a pier called Girls Coffee. Cheers, i'll check it out next time i'm over.
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Jul 19, 2021 23:20
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I noticed a slight clicking sensation on my bike yesterday, it kept happening at the same spot in the pedal stroke but I think it felt more pronounced in one or two gears but not necessarily all of them...any suggestions what to look at first?
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Jul 20, 2021 00:17
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check that your pedals are tight
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Jul 20, 2021 00:50
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bicievino posted:Folks say that potassium specifically can help, but in my experience it's purely a function of going over my limit for longer than I can handle. That is to say, pacing is more important than nutrition, for me. Yeah I definitely was going hard. 270NP for 3 hours but a ton of surges around the corners. Probably some technique sloppiness with all the pain getting dished out.
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Jul 20, 2021 00:53
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BraveUlysses posted:I noticed a slight clicking sensation on my bike yesterday, it kept happening at the same spot in the pedal stroke but I think it felt more pronounced in one or two gears but not necessarily all of them...any suggestions what to look at first? Check that your saddle is tight.
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Jul 20, 2021 00:53
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BraveUlysses posted:I noticed a slight clicking sensation on my bike yesterday, it kept happening at the same spot in the pedal stroke but I think it felt more pronounced in one or two gears but not necessarily all of them...any suggestions what to look at first? Check that your shoelace isn't hitting the frame, or your front derailleur cable tapping the crankarm.
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Jul 20, 2021 02:05
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bicievino posted:Check that your shoelace isn't hitting the frame, or your front derailleur cable tapping the crankarm. This. My front derailleur cable was silent for the first 100 km after my free tuneup 6 weeks after buying the bike, then it changed position and makes a soft ticking sound with every rotation in either of the larger two crank gears. And I've had terrible things happen with shoelaces.
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Jul 20, 2021 02:39
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one of my 105 (7200? whatever the new hydro one is) shifters rattles when i'm not holding it. it's attached securely to the handlebar and doesn't seem to be a danger but it's heckin' annoying when i'm trundling up hills. shifting is great so i doubt it's the cable. are there bits to check under the hood for tightness or is this a gremlin sent to haunt me
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Jul 20, 2021 03:17
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I make calf cramps go away by cramping my quads shortly after. But seriously, I just keep riding and eventually it subsides. Stopping or slowing seemingly makes it worse in my case.
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Jul 20, 2021 04:25
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Epsom salt baths are a pro recovery move. Cramps are my daily reality, epsom salt is the answer. You also have time to read while you soak. 
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Jul 20, 2021 05:07
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Sab0921 posted:No one here probably needs a reminder - but helmets are good and people should wear them. My one has a big chunk taken out the front. Not going to post a picture because it was white and now it's partially, uh, red but it looks like it protected me from a bash on the noggin.
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Jul 20, 2021 10:34
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TobinHatesYou posted:I make calf cramps go away by cramping my quads shortly after. No quad cramps but I hear you about not stopping. The first time it happened, I stopped pedaling on a descent and tried to massage it with my hand and that was quite possibly the worst choice I’ve made in a long time. I could see the calf muscle physically moving after that.
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Jul 20, 2021 12:25
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Would I notice much speed increase going from Schwalbe G one allrounds (in 27.5x1.50) to Gravelking slicks? This would be for my commuter. I'm slow as heck in general on it, usually average 20kph putting in a reasonable effort. Think I'd be doing 30+ on my road bike for the same effort. According to rollingresistance.com the higher quality version of the tyres on there now that they tested are pretty slow already (although I have them at a higher pressure than you can view the resistance for in free mode). There's lots of other power loss sources on there, through the Nexus 8 hub and from the belt drive, but maybe I can increase my speed by 2/3 kph for the same effort. E: duh, bike also has front and rear always-on dynamos so I'm probably losing energy from that too Heliosicle fucked around with this message at 15:23 on Jul 20, 2021 |
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Jul 20, 2021 12:48
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In the market for my first jersey. I normally wear costco athletic shirts (32 degree or something like that), but i want a back pocket for my phone and a snack. Also opening it on a hot day seems nice. Are the black bibs’ jerseys any good? I’m probably just looking for something in black or white with minimal branding—i want to minimize the dentist look.
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Jul 20, 2021 14:50
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Contrary to more technical clothing like jackets I don’t think it’s important to put lot of money in jersey. I have a fancy Mavic one and it’s no better than my cheapos DHB or Decathlon. Krogort fucked around with this message at 15:11 on Jul 20, 2021 |
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Jul 20, 2021 15:01
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Head Bee Guy posted:In the market for my first jersey. I normally wear costco athletic shirts (32 degree or something like that), but i want a back pocket for my phone and a snack. Also opening it on a hot day seems nice. A friend has them and likes them. Are you buying the men's style? That's the one he has. I've also personally had success with Raccmer from Aliexpress.
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Jul 20, 2021 15:16
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Head Bee Guy posted:In the market for my first jersey. I normally wear costco athletic shirts (32 degree or something like that), but i want a back pocket for my phone and a snack. Also opening it on a hot day seems nice. In case it influences your decision, all black or white with minimal branding is peak dentist. It's fine to just wear a color or not if you like it. Dumbasses will judge you regardless of what you wear, and other folks won't judge you regardless of what you wear.
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Head Bee Guy posted:In the market for my first jersey. I normally wear costco athletic shirts (32 degree or something like that), but i want a back pocket for my phone and a snack. Also opening it on a hot day seems nice. Get what you like! However, Rapha jerseys are the quintessential "dentist" jersey and have the minimalist look you describe.
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Jul 20, 2021 16:03
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I think the bearpope store is gonna open here in the near future. That's always a solid non-dentist jersey choice.
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Jul 20, 2021 16:09
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Because I'm basic as gently caress, my preferred jerseys are just local sports team jerseys. Got a Longhorn and Astros cycling jersey for fathers day and it's now basically all I wear.
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Jul 20, 2021 16:15
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Head Bee Guy posted:In the market for my first jersey. I normally wear costco athletic shirts (32 degree or something like that), but i want a back pocket for my phone and a snack. Also opening it on a hot day seems nice. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013JOYPRM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 My brother wears the same. Cheap, black and white, and has pockets.
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Jul 20, 2021 17:03
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Heliosicle posted:Would I notice much speed increase going from Schwalbe G one allrounds (in 27.5x1.50) to Gravelking slicks? This would be for my commuter. My (subjective) experience is that the schwalbe one compound tires roll faster than panaracers
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Jul 20, 2021 17:13
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Clark Nova posted:My (subjective) experience is that the schwalbe one compound tires roll faster than panaracers Allrounds have a little bit of tread though. The biggest difference will be less noise on pavement. Not sure about the slicks being perceptively faster, but likely measurably faster.
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Jul 20, 2021 17:42
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Sab0921 posted:Get what you like! However, Rapha jerseys are the quintessential "dentist" jersey and have the minimalist look you describe. 
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Jul 20, 2021 18:30
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My kingdom for jersey makers to have women's cuts that aren't all floral or hearts patterned
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Jul 20, 2021 19:00
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sat on my keys! posted:My kingdom for jersey makers to have women's cuts that aren't all floral or hearts patterned https://www.elielcycling.com/collections/womens-jerseys they're not cheap but they are made in the us at least
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Jul 20, 2021 19:14
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Can someone enlighten my dumb rear end about what is meant by dentist?
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Jul 20, 2021 19:16
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sat on my keys! posted:My kingdom for jersey makers to have women's cuts that aren't all floral or hearts patterned same but men’s jerseys in women’s colors and patterns
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Jul 20, 2021 19:17
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sat on my keys! posted:My kingdom for jersey makers to have women's cuts that aren't all floral or hearts patterned Strong recco for veloccio. Higher end pricing but good quality. My wife swears by their bibs.
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Jul 20, 2021 19:17
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Captain Log posted:Can someone enlighten my dumb rear end about what is meant by dentist? The term is used to refer to someone who (presumably) cares more about buying the most expensive thing rather than the best thing for them. It's lovely and judgy and should be excised from bike culture, just like "Fred" and mocking triathletes should be.
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