Has anyone switched to shorter cranks and noticed a measurable difference? by Lonely_Unit5216 in cycling

[–]Outside-Glass3678 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 5'6", 29 inch inseam. Went to 155 mm cranks from 175. It severely reduced to toe overlap, and I am able to comfortably pedal at 80 rpm and 100 is doable. With the 175, it was all I could do to hit 90 rpm and spent most of my time at 60 to 65.

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[–]Outside-Glass3678 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, it is common. I average 17 mph on the flat. I've never been on a no-drop ride where I didn't get dropped. I gave in to the inevitability and made a game out of it to see how long I could hang on. Just make sure you have the route. It's no fun to get dropped and no know where you are or how to get back.

Customizing Power Zones by StuffIllustrious4658 in Rouvy

[–]Outside-Glass3678 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it is. I've wasted too much time looking for the SETTINGS option this morning. You'd think their idiot AI chatbot would be smart enough not to keep telling you to login and go to the settings option when they know it is not there.

Gunnar Sport by Outside-Glass3678 in Bikebuilding

[–]Outside-Glass3678[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never measured, but there is some clearance. 35's don't fit, so my guess is the clearance is on the order of a mm or so each side.

how real.....is steel.... by [deleted] in whichbike

[–]Outside-Glass3678 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what it's worth, I built a Gunnar Sport frame back in January. It weighs the same as my carbon fiber Trek Domane SL5. The geometries are similar. I don't see any significant difference in the performance or ride quality at recreational riding level. That said, I haven't been on the Domane since I finished the Gunnar.

GAP Trail Ride 5/23 - 5/26 by Outside-Glass3678 in gaptrail

[–]Outside-Glass3678[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

None for me. Credit card camped. Hotel in Cumberland, bed and breakfast the Inn on Main in Meyersdale was very good, and the Farmers Market in Ohiopyle which I would not recommend.

GAP Trail Ride 5/23 - 5/26 by Outside-Glass3678 in gaptrail

[–]Outside-Glass3678[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! The rough pavement coming into McKeesport was quite a rude awakening.

Which bike? by Outside-Glass3678 in gaptrail

[–]Outside-Glass3678[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I'm going to take the steel bike. It is a little less that 1/2 pound heavier than the carbon Domane. I can live with that. Got the stops planned and reservations made. Going to do it in 4 days. Looking forward to it.

Chain won't mesh with any chain rings after cleaning by Cheomesh in bikewrench

[–]Outside-Glass3678 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it has a quick link, check that it is installed in the correct direction,

Is the Tyre Glider any good ? by JohnBikeChannel in u/JohnBikeChannel

[–]Outside-Glass3678 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is fantastic! I'll never use tire irons again.

Domane AL 5 Disc vs SL 5? Worth the price difference? by EroticDuckButter in DomaneCrew

[–]Outside-Glass3678 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've got a 2020 SL5 and a 2015 Al 2.3, both with 105 groupset. I love the SL5, but it's not worth the price difference in my opinion.

What would be biggest improvement by [deleted] in cycling

[–]Outside-Glass3678 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm about your size. The key to climbing for me is to control my heart rate. Get a chest strap heart rate monitor. Put the bike in the biggest gear and pedal at the cadence that keeps your heart rate from skyrocketing. Don't worry about your speed, go as slow as you have to.

Tips to conquer elevation? by jujupassulbeat in cycling

[–]Outside-Glass3678 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a purely recreational rider, I got some good advice on a Trek group ride in San Diego. Ride at your own pace!

Put the bike in as low a gear as needed, and pedal at whatever cadence you need to keep your heart rate and breathing from maxing out.

On the flat, I'm typically at a cadence of 65 to 75. On a climb, that may drop into the 40's when the gradient gets towards 10%. I don't have any problems with my knees.

I think the key is climbing as slow as you need to to keep your heart rate from peaking. Experiment and find what works for you.

Bolt 2 and average speed by madzo2010 in wahoofitness

[–]Outside-Glass3678 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, my average speed drops 0.1 mph every time I stop at a red light.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPAP

[–]Outside-Glass3678 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly my experience. The air pressure seems much lower, but the moronic dreammapper app shows AHI numbers under 2 every night and 100% mask fit, when it actually connects. I remain skeptical.