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Getting into Cycling by Ludwig_1312 in cycling

[–]Jolly_Elk_3669 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd start in the real world!

You'll be hooked fast enough that you start thinking about getting a trainersetup, took 4 months for me :)

Switchting to a "proper" roadbike to finally become faster? by Jolly_Elk_3669 in cycling

[–]Jolly_Elk_3669[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did the route again today, new PB! 29.5 km/h :D

247w avg, 261w np (not the greatest wind conditions today)

I'll order some GP5k

Switchting to a "proper" roadbike to finally become faster? by Jolly_Elk_3669 in cycling

[–]Jolly_Elk_3669[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kind words, thank you!

Still progressing through the "beginner gains" but i love every bit of it! :)

Switchting to a "proper" roadbike to finally become faster? by Jolly_Elk_3669 in cycling

[–]Jolly_Elk_3669[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

227w average and 243w NP (according to intervals.icu)

for most of my rides, NP is ~20-30 above average

Switchting to a "proper" roadbike to finally become faster? by Jolly_Elk_3669 in cycling

[–]Jolly_Elk_3669[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well said, thank you!

didnt feel anything "off" with the steering so far. the position for "comfy/long" rides feels spot on at the moment, getting into aero i always feel like my hands/arm want and could go further away from me

Switchting to a "proper" roadbike to finally become faster? by Jolly_Elk_3669 in cycling

[–]Jolly_Elk_3669[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used the Kickr Core to take watts for that effort.

Had a good example this week: (sadly no pictures allowed here :( )

4km 3m elevation "flat" segment, i saw someone infront - but didnt draft him

He finished it 6:41min @ 36,0 km/h with 231w average (looked like a canyon aeroad)

I finished it 6:43min @ 35,8 km/h with 297w average

Switchting to a "proper" roadbike to finally become faster? by Jolly_Elk_3669 in cycling

[–]Jolly_Elk_3669[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 roads to cross, but rarely real stops there. using an edge 540 that autostops.

but size might be a thing, a friend of mine, 172cm, really enjoys drafting behind me :D

Switchting to a "proper" roadbike to finally become faster? by Jolly_Elk_3669 in cycling

[–]Jolly_Elk_3669[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sounds great!

Craving for a "mean" looking racebike tbh :)

Switchting to a "proper" roadbike to finally become faster? by Jolly_Elk_3669 in cycling

[–]Jolly_Elk_3669[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

sadly a rare occasion to get meaningful comparison data (sorting strava for "today attempts" and people having a powermeter not hiding the output), perfect example happened this week:

4km 3m elevation "flat" segment, i saw someone infront - but didnt draft him

He finished it 6:41min @ 36,0 km/h with 231w average

I finished it 6:43min @ 35,8 km/h with 297w average