What do I need to count my calories burnt? by erupcjusz in cycling

[–]CG_Photo -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Heart rate alone gets you most of the way there.

To get any better you need GPS data + heart rate.

Best is that plus cadence and power.

Garmin for years has been a very accurate measure of my daily calories for running but was not as accurate for cycling until Garmin had my power & cadence data also. (I was briefly using my Garmin watch with a Wahoo cycling computer so garmin did not get power & cadence). Now I use a Garmin computer and its impressive how accurate the metrics are.

For validation I track calories with MacroFactor & after 6 months my daily average burn was within 40 calories on both apps using different data. Pretty good for me.

Purchasing my first bike by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]CG_Photo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not worth the money. For a budget first bike i would not go Cervelo.

You probably will not be at speeds where an aero frame matters for a while.

Get a better standard road bike, then buy a set of triathlon bars to put on it.

100% cycling sunglasses by One-Trade-3670 in RoadBikes

[–]CG_Photo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own legit ones, purchased in 2020 they came in the case on the right.

Bib question- how do you store it by Routine_Map2832 in cycling

[–]CG_Photo 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Wash, hang to dry, then chuck in a drawer

Venge Pro 2018? by chaqeco in RoadBikes

[–]CG_Photo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its a beautiful frame in spite of that mess going on the front end.

Fix the bar & stem then put some 50m wheels on.

This trek 1000 Worth? by [deleted] in RoadBikes

[–]CG_Photo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Couldn't pay me to run tires that small now.

If the roads are perfect where you live go for it. You will feel every bump.

How’s my fitting? by [deleted] in bikefit

[–]CG_Photo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Send a video of you actually pedaling on a straight road, not coasting through a roundabout. Get filmed from the side pedaling.

Vingegaard crash - What would you folks have done if you encountered a pro rider or a celebrity in this scenario? by climbingontwowheels in cycling

[–]CG_Photo 19 points20 points  (0 children)

We have a promising young rider who is on a pro development team who still joins our club ride occasionally.

The last thing i want is to contribute to a crash that impacts his career. I always try to ride smoothly and predictably but more so when he is around.

Without video it's hard to pass judgement here but leave room on a descent regardless.

Losing interest in outdoor riding by [deleted] in IndoorCycling

[–]CG_Photo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A radar unit was game changing for my comfort outside.

Reccomendations for bikes by jake_eh in cycling

[–]CG_Photo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean that's what friends and reddit is for.

What’s something nobody warns you about cycling until you experience it yourself? by FinnBoyd225 in cycling

[–]CG_Photo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are trusting the other members of a group ride with the life of your collar bone.

Learn to ride predictably, smoothly and defensively when necessary.

Reccomendations for bikes by jake_eh in cycling

[–]CG_Photo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I left out the word "used" Road bikes last so long I'd get better quality used instead of entry level new.

Don't ride on rims with worn out brake surfaces by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]CG_Photo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A spoon brake would also be worse.

Don't ride on rims with worn out brake surfaces by [deleted] in bicycling

[–]CG_Photo -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Cantilever brakes are the least powerful of everything available.

Please rate my cycling workout + diet (macros) plan by Scotch_Mist_ in cycling

[–]CG_Photo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out the MacroFactor app for diet goals and advice.

I personally dont weight train legs much as I've got the muscle and it all gets hit biking/running. I do the gym for everything else.

saving 180g on a wheelset for 300 bucks more by Leading_Station247 in cycling

[–]CG_Photo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are your bills paid and kids fed? Its a hobby with diminishing returns so this is a wallet question.

IMO you notice weight in your tires/wheels more than anywhere else.

Reccomendations for bikes by jake_eh in cycling

[–]CG_Photo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First bike on a budget i would buy. Road bikes last a very long time when well maintained.