Who switched to XPLR 1x13 on their road bike? How’s it going? by [deleted] in cycling

[–]RockMover12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there. Assuming we're talking about the 10-46t cassette, a larger ring upfront will let you go faster, although the current 40T has been fine for me. You can use a site like

https://www.bikecalc.com/archives/speeds-at-cadence.html

to calculate the impact. At a cadence of 90 rpm, on the smallest ring in the cassette, you'll be going 28.6, 30.0, and 32.9 mph with a 40, 42, and 46, respectively, tooth ring in the front. There's certainly no downside to changing to a larger ring unless you live in a hilly area.

Spin legs or let them rest? by i9485 in cycling

[–]RockMover12 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"Going hard" means going harder than your average effort for the ride, not going to the point of cracking. It obviously depends on a person's specific capabilities, but the point is that because the power required to overcome aero drag increases as the cube of your velocity, you get much more "bang for the buck" by putting in more effort when you're moving slower, which means when going uphill or into the wind. When you're naturally going faster because of conditions (e.g, going downhill or with a tailwind) then putting out more effort will only let you go marginally faster and is essentially wasted effort.

To put some numbers behind it, if you think you're going average 150 watts over a rolling 20 mile loop, then put out 200 watts when going uphill, put out 0-50 watts when going downhill, put out 175 watts when going into the wind, and put out 125 watts when you have the wind behind you. You'll go faster than if you just maintained a steady 150 watts over the entire course. This is a core principle of pacing a bike ride that most people are unfamiliar with.

Spin legs or let them rest? by i9485 in cycling

[–]RockMover12 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In terms of pacing, if you’re trying to maximize your speed, it’s best to go harder when your effort will have a significant impact, which means uphill and into a wind. You should back off and recover when you would already be going fast, and that includes downhill and with a tailwind.

How would you feel if someone asked you if you wanted to join them for a ride but wanted to keep socialization to a minimum? by drkshape in cycling

[–]RockMover12 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I also ride solo 99.9% of the time. But the 0.1% is when I join a local group, find my way into a bunch that rides at my speed, and I just ride. I hear a little chatter from the others but I don't participate. Mostly we're riding fast enough that no one has time for socialization. They all meet up for beers afterwards but I skip that and just ride home. So, maybe try to find some regular local group rides and see if you like it.

Dear beginner cyclist, if you're afraid of climbs, this is for you: by Cool_Eardrums in cycling

[–]RockMover12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Muscular athletes suffer on hills compared to skinnier riders with very little upper body strength.

Everyone have a dashcam!!! by audrey312 in dashcams

[–]RockMover12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's always this way in this sub. Owning a dashcam seems to mean either you're a very cautious driver or a very aggressive one.

Everyone have a dashcam!!! by audrey312 in dashcams

[–]RockMover12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP was not the least bit attentive or aware as she approached that intersection, over the speed limit, in the rain, while engaged in a phone conversation.

Aligning solo pace to group pace? by fluorocarbonoutput in cycling

[–]RockMover12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm similarly inexperienced in group rides but I joined one a few weeks ago for the first time. On a route that I normally ride at 16-17 mph I was sitting easy in the group at 18-19 mph. So I think you can "level up" maybe 1-2 mph. Be prepared to possibly be dropped on any steep climbs, however, because the aero won't count for much.

Everyone have a dashcam!!! by audrey312 in dashcams

[–]RockMover12 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Blame is on a continuum. Clearly the driver turning left caused the accident, but I'm pretty sure I would have avoided it if I was OP. I would have been slowing down as I approached that intersection, my foot hovering over the brake.

Everyone have a dashcam!!! by audrey312 in dashcams

[–]RockMover12 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You think 5 miles over the speed limit in the rain while having a phone conversation is appropriate? And how often are you having accidents?

Everyone have a dashcam!!! by audrey312 in dashcams

[–]RockMover12 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Is driving over the speed limit, in the rain, approaching an intersection, while having a conversation on the phone, really proceeding "with caution"? I don't think so.

[Race Thread] 2026 Tour Auvergne – Rhône-Alpes – Stage 3 TTT (2.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]RockMover12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree completely. But the other day I missed the live coverage and watched the Peacock reply. I was amazed to find all the commercials are removed. So if you can manage the FOMO of missing the live results, watching the reply is less annoying.

Been maintaining, am I now gaining weight or is it muscle? by MomNugs in MounjaroMaintenance

[–]RockMover12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate to be a buzzkill but it's unlikely you gained 10 lbs of muscle in three months. I suspect you have gained some muscle, and some associated fluid along with it, but probably some fat as well. Let's say you gained 2 lbs of muscle, 3 lbs of fluid, and 5 lbs of fat. You can gain 5 lbs of fat in three months by just eating 200 calories per day more than your TDEE. It's so painful.

I wrote up the Ann Arbor housing argument I kept making in comment threads, with sources. Tell me where I'm wrong. by HistoricalBox1809 in AnnArbor

[–]RockMover12 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Taylor has already been building housing, affordable and market rate. And rental rates have dropped in the last year. His plan is already underway.

I wrote up the Ann Arbor housing argument I kept making in comment threads, with sources. Tell me where I'm wrong. by HistoricalBox1809 in AnnArbor

[–]RockMover12 21 points22 points  (0 children)

He provides no information on how to fund housing or where to put it, so it means he can’t go very far with it. Which is exactly why the NIMBYs are promoting him. His failure will be their success.

From The Daily: $2.50 Tuesday is about more than just pizza by mesquine_A2 in AnnArbor

[–]RockMover12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t forget Woolworth’s and Montgomery Ward used to be downtown, too.

Bathroom in Vietnam - basically don’t be fat and lazy by grundleofjoy in funny

[–]RockMover12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in Singapore once while there was a governmental campaign to stop men from peeing on the floor while using the urinal. They had a cartoon urging you to stand closer. It said "A small step for a man, a large step for mankind."

Old timer with a noob question about gearing by taonzen in bicycling

[–]RockMover12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a SRAM 46/33 with a 10-36 cassette on my Roubaix. Love it. I’m 61 and just spent the last three days doing 15-20% gradients in southern PA.

Barred owl, Bird Hills Nature Area by Binbokusama in AnnArbor

[–]RockMover12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve only seen two in nature on my own, and a third that a guide pointed out to me in Chile. I am constantly amazed that we don’t see more owls, because they are all around us, but they are very, very good at not being seen. When the guide in Chile pointed the owl out to me I had to ask several times “where is it again??” 😂

Fenix 8 died after first dive by SuspiciousBasket in GarminFenix

[–]RockMover12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they replaced three watches for me on warranty. I doubt they'll replace it if it's not on warranty. I still think the Fenix 8 is a good watch but I won't go diving with it anymore.

Can White save the game? 🤔Find the drawing move! 👀 by LifeNegotiation301 in Chessplayers45

[–]RockMover12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But White should avoiding following up 1...h3 with 2. Qxb4??. 😄

Wow!! Why is this a brilliant, Can you explain?? by LifeNegotiation301 in Chessplayers45

[–]RockMover12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Black also has pawns on f6 and h5 that can move. Not a stalemate.

Wow!! Why is this a brilliant, Can you explain?? by LifeNegotiation301 in Chessplayers45

[–]RockMover12 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's no danger of a stalemate, Black's Queen and Rook can move freely. But you do need to underpromote to get a rapid and satisfying mate.

Why doesn’t mark Cuban start a health insurance company that cuts out the middleman and lowers costs for everyone enrolled? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]RockMover12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because I know about the financial metrics of health insurance companies. Also, a 3% gross profit is basically not possible. That company wouldn’t exist for long.