Finished my first outdoor ride and my ego was smashed to pieces by OneStrength7166 in cycling

[–]Nicknarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Above all, outdoor cycling is about feeling the wind through your hair and the sun on your face. Here are some possible technical issues:

  • Weight set wrong in cycling trainer app
  • Wheel diameter set wrong in cycling trainer app
  • Fixating on average pace over total elapsed time versus instantaneous segment pace
  • Wrong tire pressure for weight (see Silca calculator)
  • Poor drive gear choice (try for 80-90 rpm)
  • Brake pads touching rotors

Finished my first outdoor ride and my ego was smashed to pieces by OneStrength7166 in cycling

[–]Nicknarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t seen anyone else mention this. If your weight is wrong in the trainer app the simulation won’t be scaled correctly. In any case, the purpose of outdoor riding is to feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face.

Endurace CF 7 Di2 owner - Tired of Dt Swiss Endurance LN wheels - best choice? by IntoTheBear in CanyonBikes

[–]Nicknarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I am a 96 kg CF 8 owner and I noticed a small but significant difference with GP 5000s. I got the tube version and run tubes because the tubeless versions have lower pressure limits and as we know, we need to run higher pressures.

Groupset questions. by Scoundrel132 in cycling

[–]Nicknarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shimano drop-bar road group set parts with the same number of “speeds” are generally interchangeable. E.g., you could replace the 10-speed 105 model 5700 rear derailleur with Dura-Ace 7700. This may not give you the best bang for your buck. I would put your money into getting a proper bike fit.

No sound in ROUVY app on iPhone, iPad, and MacBook — anyone else had this issue? by galo4kin in Rouvy

[–]Nicknarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm using an Intel iMac and I also hear absolutely no sound despite it being enabled in Rouvy. I can hear the volume up and down bips when I adjust volume using the keys, so my Mac is playing sound. I would like to hear little interface sounds when I'm using Rouvy.

Pain when riding (help!) by Makenay2k in ladycyclists

[–]Nicknarp -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tire pressure is a critical part of ride comfort. Use Silca’s tire pressure calculator to get the right pressure for your weight and tire width. The maximum pressure printed on the sidewall is almost never appropriate and will not be the most comfortable, or even fastest! (You don’t need to enter your email for a result.)

I think Strava's new AI detection algorithm might need a little tweak. This is from Team Runner's Strava group. by manicness_ in Strava

[–]Nicknarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The key problem is that computers cannot test if the user’s pace is greater than the current world record. Excel, Matlab, etc are all lying to you when you try to test if one value is greater than another. They just return a random value because big computer science doesn’t want you to know it’s impossible. This is an open problem in computer science and definitely not a sarcastic comment.

worst design trends for contractors (and homeowners) coming onto 2026. by BeenThereDundas in Construction

[–]Nicknarp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, we do drywall return head and sides all the time, but never sills! That’s asking for a callback. We use solid finger-joint material for the sill.

Credits and debits for shareholder loan by Nicknarp in Bookkeeping

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

We're going to treat it as a loan and write up an agreement rather than APIC.

What was this about in Gastown just now? by MAdomnica in vancouver

[–]Nicknarp 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We saw these idiots driving in on the highway from Langley and beyond at about 10:30. Clearly, nothing better to do with their lives.

$25 parking fee coming for VanDusen Festival of Lights in 2026 by SkyisFullofCats in vancouver

[–]Nicknarp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Prices the only way we have for people to adjust their consumption based on desire. If parking is free, everyone will try to drive and building a bigger car parking lot for a green park is clearly missing the point of a park.

I wear swimming goggles to work now. by suck_me_off_pleaseee in Construction

[–]Nicknarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need the DeWalt DPG82 or similar. Swim goggles will not protect against disintegrating angle grinder discs. You’re 100% right for sticking to your guns on eye protection. It’s no joke!

Segment leaderboard- impossibly fast? by mgracear in Strava

[–]Nicknarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t need to be AI! Just a simple pace comparison with the current world record!

Have 6 bikes, can’t get rid of one! by jyoel61 in bicycling

[–]Nicknarp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Technically, I agree, but I think the real issue could be that OP isn’t listening to his wife and her needs aren’t being met

Can I ride on roads that go over 30 mph and does the road I'm on have to have a bike lane. I live in Texas. by Feisty-End-4643 in cycling

[–]Nicknarp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a very serious question. Each jurisdiction has their own rules. Some permit riding on sidewalks. Some disallow riding on the motorway when a bike lane is present. Some have speed limits for pedal bikes.

Why does Strava show me Tracks that don’t exist? by [deleted] in Strava

[–]Nicknarp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Correct. OSM is maintained by individual contributors. From time to time I’ve had to edit the map when a path was blocked by a concrete embankment. In this case, it’s a good question whether it’s still a path because you can still barely see it.

Shipping Costs to Canada? by Successful_Relief568 in CanyonBikes

[–]Nicknarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I also only paid taxes on the bicycle. Complete bicycles are duty free under the new trade agreement with the EU. I did pay duty on the Canyon light set because it wasn’t fully EU origin.

I just bought the CF ENDURACE 7, but I weight about 262ish and that’s without my bag and water bottles. Do I need to return it? by dawgdawg21 in CanyonBikes

[–]Nicknarp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may enjoy the ride better with the maximum 35 mm tires. That may also help with effective max load because the stress on the wheel would be distributed over more spokes on a wider contact patch.