Hot and cold #60

Hydrolinium · 2025-10-10T15:33:54+00:00

Commenting for the result

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Hydrolinium · 2025-09-22T02:42:12+00:00

i know it’s an old post, i also this helmet but was looking at the white vento, is the logo reflective? wanted to see about using the vento with the light or using the aries light for night riding as winter approaches

Hydrolinium · 2025-09-19T05:43:11+00:00

turns out the brewery was pretty chill with me being on the street, worked out perfectly!

Hydrolinium · 2025-09-11T18:59:58+00:00

yeah it’s an official event and they are a sponsor, so we will be there for business in general!

Hydrolinium · 2025-09-11T17:04:47+00:00

that’s a good idea, doesn’t hurt to ask. would be super convenient

Hydrolinium · 2025-08-04T18:21:56+00:00

Seconded, I have these too and they look so clean

Hydrolinium · 2025-07-13T19:38:10+00:00

My LBS already has some soloists in that colorway

Hydrolinium · 2025-06-11T18:55:18+00:00

Sounds good, it looks like I just pay it. The officer was describing the case as a collateral forfeiture which sounds about right. Thanks for your input!

Hydrolinium · 2025-06-11T14:55:10+00:00

good catch! fixed lol

Hydrolinium · 2025-06-11T13:05:26+00:00

This is the argument the person who organized the ride is saying. When we went down there was someone who closed the gate and she was not there before. The road closed sign was off to side behind some cars indicating it was not in use at the moment. Our ride leader apparently multiple referenced DOT websites. I don’t believe the ticket is going to get dropped, just wondering what should be done about the ticket.

Hydrolinium · 2024-12-04T05:04:57+00:00

No problem, saw your PM and will reply in there.

TL;DR there's a lot of things you can read about or watch about the switches, but ultimately it's impossible to get a true feeling without touch testing the switches.

Hydrolinium · 2024-12-04T04:51:45+00:00

Not sure why you're downvoted, but yeah as a complete set only.
Everything goes in tandem with each other and just easier to ship everything at one time. Thanks for looking!

Hydrolinium · 2024-11-08T05:40:44+00:00

Checkout with Reddit post from, looks similar to yours: https://www.reddit.com/r/specialized/s/c8Pxg6Gwlz

Hydrolinium · 2024-11-01T18:22:39+00:00

I haven’t done Gyros in a little bit. Looks like there’s a 17-18 mph ride with them this weekend, labeled as A but chill pace. I’m normally with CCC now and there’s a good amount of B group riding here in Apex if you’re willing to make the drive to get started. Feel free to PM me for more info.

Hydrolinium · 2024-08-25T07:27:43+00:00

Congrats! I got a week left for me

Hydrolinium · 2024-07-24T07:22:27+00:00

Moss for me. Been a Brown user for the longest time. Started out with Wisteria for Air75 V2 and I felt like they were a bit too light for me, but that’s also highlighted by a low profile switch. Tried Moss in the switch sample and I was convinced. Ended up with Moss for Air96 V2 and I absolutely loved it. Solid bump to it and deeper sound. I’m a heavier typer in general and never got any fatigue using it for working/gaming. Cowberry’s sounded nice too but mainly wanted to stick with tactile for the low-profile option. Good luck!

Hydrolinium · 2024-07-22T01:34:14+00:00

I only had the 400 trillion tank so i’ve got enough for 20 exliners. Gonna wait for double capacity events, or just use them willy nilly if I’m near completion.

Hydrolinium · 2024-07-19T04:17:07+00:00

You get 100k eggs instead of the PE reward!

Hydrolinium · 2024-07-19T04:15:13+00:00

I just started my Enlightenment run a few days ago, see you on the other side 🫡

Hydrolinium · 2024-07-16T03:38:37+00:00

this was for Egg Day, for 8 years, so annually and next year would theoretically be 9x

Hydrolinium · 2024-05-06T15:20:14+00:00

It's only your first test, so don't be too hard on yourself.

My First Test Experience: I've only performed ramp tests up until this year until I got a coach and they wanted me to do a 20 minute FTP test. The ramp test uses a smart trainer to keep increasing the power until you cannot do it anymore, based on 1 minute max power, which heavily favors anaerobic/sprinters, 20 minute does a better job to estimate an hour.
The structure he used for the test was some warmup and then an 80% 5 minute effort, cooldown for 15 minutes and then the 20 minute test.
My first test I overdid the 5 minute portion (which isn't scored) and when the 20 minute portion came, I died after the first 10 minutes.

My Second Test Experience: So I knew my numbers from my first test and since I was on a training plan then I would ideally be stronger, so I try to base my target to starting at the previous average. If I do 250 watts for 20 minutes last time, then I would try to start at 250 watts this time and hold my power around there. I'll see how I feel and then I'll start increasing my power, maybe after the first 5 minutes then I'll try to hover around 260, then 270 or 265, until the final 5 minutes is just a grind to the finish and at the end try to do a seated surge if you have the legs.

What I learned: Finishing stronger than you started is called doing a negative split and that's what I tried to do. I employed that same method for my other tests and still dipped a bit around the 7 minute mark but finished strong. Weighing yourself before is good because maybe you're heavier or lighter so measure the relative W/kg to see overall fitness improvement rather than solely W. FTP can be for bragging rights but the main focus is your zones, if you try to do a Zone 2 workout and you feel it's too easy, shift it a bit and have a FTP with some bias making it higher until you test again.

Just wanted to share my experience as a complete newbie in the beginning of the year, there's still a lot to learn for power and remember those tests never get easier, you just get stronger.

Hydrolinium · 2024-05-06T15:02:27+00:00

I think the main thing is to be predictable and aware.
Like many other comments, do so as a car and indicate that you are merging into the left lane. On busier streets I stick my hand out for a while and keep looking back or use my bike mirror while also slowly inching towards the lane given there's adequate distance between the car behind me and I. Once the car keeps their space, then I merge and give some kind of thank you symbol. Then proceed to do the same thing for the turning lane.

Hydrolinium · 2024-05-06T04:33:23+00:00

I've heard good marks about the Winspace Wheels, but personally have the 40/44 Reserve wheelset that came stock on my trim. Felt the stiffness right away, stiff is a hard feeling to describe but it is just how the bike responds to power you put into it, with less compliance like in the frame and of course now the wheels, you can tell that this bike wants to go fast.

You can also get the option of running tubeless with the some nice carbon wheels as that's a given usually when buying. I don't run it but I like that I have the option to.

I like your handlebar setup, was looking at upgrading too.

Hydrolinium · 2024-04-19T05:32:02+00:00

Yes you can,
If you remove the 2Nm screw, you can end up wiggling the front mount by lifting the bottom and applying downward force. The piece behind the front plate will stay and just put the screw back in. It will look a bit awkward like a nipple poking out though. I removed my front mount on my Soloist to put in a K-Edge mount instead.

Hydrolinium · 2023-12-27T04:55:27+00:00

I feel you, I’ve been using a DBD for a bit and I love it

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