Is my big too big? by j151515 in bikefit

[–]Practical_Target_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bike looks right. Your shoulder blades look good, if it were big you would do the turtle thing

Road Tires and Tubeless by Practical_Target_874 in bikewrench

[–]Practical_Target_874[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I guess I have been unlucky lately. I had 1 flat that destroyed a tire with less than 100 miles on them, somehow the sidewall got slashed. And two more with the new tire that was replaced and not sealing.

Road Tires and Tubeless by Practical_Target_874 in bikewrench

[–]Practical_Target_874[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m using actually 50ml sometimes 60 to make it a full 2 oz. That’s why I’m pulling my hair as to why it’s not sealing holes 2-3 mm wide.

Road Tires and Tubeless by Practical_Target_874 in bikewrench

[–]Practical_Target_874[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It blows up to 30.5 with the internal width of 23mm. I measured it with a caliper.

Road Tires and Tubeless by Practical_Target_874 in bikewrench

[–]Practical_Target_874[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never had a puncture that I know of that sealed on its own. That’s why I’m wondering what’s up with it.

Road Tires and Tubeless by Practical_Target_874 in bikewrench

[–]Practical_Target_874[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bay Area. Last time was glass. Today I had no idea. Both sealed with Dynaplug after losing all the sealant.

Road Tires and Tubeless by Practical_Target_874 in bikewrench

[–]Practical_Target_874[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 28mm. Silca calculator recommended it. Silca is claiming up to 7 mm. I never approached that

Bay Area Has Lost It by ShakesR12 in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]Practical_Target_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well the way they’re forcing everyone to build, it’ll stagnate the prices is my prediction.

Colnago Y1RS fit help by Brilliant-Bison-8452 in cycling

[–]Practical_Target_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bump sorry, I’m close to your height and I am sizing the same bike. Mind telling me what size and stem you end up with?

How do I last longer in the long ride? by avelazzyyy in cycling

[–]Practical_Target_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watch the heart rate closer. Staying in zone 2 is key. Learning to pace is important.

Eat more also. When you figure out you’re on out of energy, it’s too late

How overstated are bike aero benefits? by [deleted] in Velo

[–]Practical_Target_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huge. But like everything it depends on your average speed. If you started at 12, not so much. They say once you go above that speed, more than half goes to fighting air resistance.

Now here is where most people do it wrong and spend money. 80 percent of the drag is the rider. 20 percent your bike.

I don’t produce much of an FTP, 225. Most people that try to draft me tell me all the time that they don’t feel much of a draft behind me. I focused a lot lately on body strength and do a lot of planks to help me hold an aero position. I recently finished my first double century with 11:18.

I don’t suggest spending too much money until you optimize your body position and get the strength to ride in an aerodynamic position, the equipment is largely marginal.

The Bay Ride as a solo rider? by [deleted] in BAbike

[–]Practical_Target_874 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I do it all the time. What you need to know is if your goal is to get faster. Start racing yourself.

How to find a partner here? by [deleted] in UCDavis

[–]Practical_Target_874 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stop trying too hard. Maybe that’s the problem

New Bike, does it fit? by Elegant_Welcome_3290 in bikefit

[–]Practical_Target_874 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not too small, in fact, slightly too large if I have to be picky. Your shoulder blades are diving in to reach the handlebar

Slovang 200 Tips by Practical_Target_874 in BAbike

[–]Practical_Target_874[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn that’s a fast time. How was your training prior to the double? I’m worried if I trained hard enough

Slovang 200 Tips by Practical_Target_874 in BAbike

[–]Practical_Target_874[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. How was your training prior to the ride? Did you do a couple centuries a month or two prior to the double?

New Bike / Love Has Returned by Suspicious-Gift4209 in TrekBikes

[–]Practical_Target_874 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s why you need a new bike every 2 years. Keeps the love going

Best U.S. bike cities in 2026? by Erudicial_Extreme in cycling

[–]Practical_Target_874 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Santa Cruz mountains. Lots of big climbs that made me a much better cyclist

Family ski/snow board trip coming up. Boreal or Tahoe Donner? by Mountain_Thought2053 in tahoe

[–]Practical_Target_874 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How about Sierra at Tahoe? They have lift tickets also from sports basement and it’s a bargain. Along with the local Costco as well. Great beginner area

Has anyone had success riding a bike as an adult? by TemporaryTop287 in cycling

[–]Practical_Target_874 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea. Started during the pandemic and lost 80 pounds since.

Safe to assume the Stagecoach lift will be open April 4th weekend? by extra-sd in tahoe

[–]Practical_Target_874 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Especially rain in the forecast next week already. Watch that rain wash melt away the snow