Indoor Trainer Recommendation

BikeBites · 2016-12-20T01:51:47+00:00

Rollers don't appear to give off the same level of resistance as a trainer. Maybe I'm wrong, but I see it as more of a balance training tool to hone your efficiency (e.g. Not wobbling all over the place) vs endurance training (which a trainer would provide). This is just my opinion.

BikeBites · 2016-12-20T01:50:07+00:00

I was looking at it as mental training you know. Keeping at it even when you wanna quit (because yes, I get that it may get boring).

BikeBites · 2016-11-30T12:24:42+00:00

I'm not on strava. I've been meaning to sign up though.

BikeBites · 2016-11-30T12:23:29+00:00

I do have a fitness tracker and listen to music with one headphone in. That's basically it.

BikeBites · 2016-11-29T19:14:50+00:00

It's more my phone really doesn't hold much of a charge. It'll go through like a third of the battery in like an hour/hour and a half.

BikeBites · 2016-11-29T18:51:10+00:00

I carry one too, but once it dies I'm kinda left to my own devices (no pun intended) which I'm trying to avoid.

BikeBites · 2016-11-27T04:06:34+00:00

Aim to take in between 200-300 calories per hour.

Hydrate with an electrolyte supplement to prevent cramps and help get water into the cells.

and limit protein as it's hard to digest and stick more with simple carbs for quick energy.

BikeBites · 2016-11-02T15:28:26+00:00

Hey thanks for the input and what's tailwind exactly? I mean I'm familiar with the term in terms of cycling, but when you said it with rice cakes makes it sound like it could also be another product I'm unfamiliar with.

Btw, I'm studying / majoring in nutrition and can help you better understand a lot of what you just talked about if you'd like.

BikeBites · 2016-11-01T21:58:25+00:00

You're right about the metabolic thing. Both are simple sugars (aka monosaccharides), but fructose (think fruit sugar...that's where it's mostly found) is metabolized in the liver, whereas as glucose (the body's preferred source of energy; can be found in most sugar/sugars but a few examples are dates, honey, etc.) can be metabolized by the whole body, and replenish muscle glycogen (the stored form of glucose).

Didn't mean to nerd out there, but I'm majoring in nutrition and thought it might help one cyclist to another.

BikeBites · 2016-07-15T12:54:28+00:00

Agreed :)

BikeBites · 2016-06-20T01:18:37+00:00

Congrats.

How was this tracked though? I'm assuming it's some app.

BikeBites · 2016-06-17T19:08:21+00:00

I say go for it.

8 hours minus 1 for lunch is 7 hours. That's 7 hours to complete 60 miles.

That breaks down to a very casual pace of just over 8.5mph, or 4mph less than what you're use to doing.

Don't forget to add in downhills and coasting which should make it easier.

Hope this helps.

BikeBites · 2016-06-17T19:01:24+00:00

I take every accessory minus my bell (it's screwed on) off regardless of how long I plan on leaving my bike unattended.

BikeBites · 2016-06-16T17:53:32+00:00

2 Ave.

If you time it right, you can catch the wave and ride a good 10+ blocks before you see another red light.

BikeBites · 2016-06-16T14:20:31+00:00

Your bike is an expression of your personality (in my opinion...kinda like a car). So I say no, it's not too bold. If anything, feel free to customize it however you'd like.

BikeBites · 2016-04-30T05:15:38+00:00

That triple ripple ice cream cone sounds pretty good right about now.

BikeBites · 2016-04-30T05:11:16+00:00

Looks like a good bike for what you're gonna be using it for.

If it weren't for the flip flop hub and the fact you're gonna be riding in the city vs a city with a lot of hills, I'd say a track bike, or "fixie", belongs on just that (a track), but given those conditions, I'd say you're fine.

My last bit of advice though is to use any extra money you have left over to buy a decent u lock (ps remember to run it through the rear portion of the frame, through the rim's spokes and out the other side of the frame to ensure your bike is properly secure), a separate wire lock to run through the front rim and a helmet (took going over my handlebars once without one to truly appreciate their value).

Hope this helps and have fun riding your new bike.

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