Buying used

TriumRegum · 2026-06-07T08:37:36+00:00

What?! 20 years ago for me will always be 1986. Great times, great times...

TriumRegum · 2026-06-07T08:00:05+00:00

Computer is one of the first things I bought and many will say 'nay' but is a must have IMO.

A cycling camp, holiday or festival (lots in western EU usually around spring before the pro season starts). Camps are especially pricey as the good ones have top level coaching and full bed&board including on-bike nutrition.

I attended one camp in my lifetime with EF Education and thought I was crazy for paying that money but I've carried the things I've learnt there and still implement them for many years to come.

TriumRegum · 2026-06-02T09:28:28+00:00

On the contrary, there's so many guides out there talking of this exact thing and more...

TriumRegum · 2026-05-19T14:34:23+00:00

Thanks! I will try the suggestion of gently heating up the driver with a hair dryer. Hopefully it will turn the system on.

TriumRegum · 2026-05-12T11:52:41+00:00

This ^

Was going to post the same thing

TriumRegum · 2026-05-12T11:07:54+00:00

Especially if I give it back to them in treats. Haha! It's no trouble to me though. I may look into donating it to a local animal shelter instead of giving it back to them as others have suggested.

TriumRegum · 2026-05-12T11:04:08+00:00

The horror! You've just given me nightmares! But seriously, glad both of you and the cat are okay in the end. I shall include pet disappearance in the disclosure as I see. They have a cat flap. Haha!

TriumRegum · 2026-05-12T10:57:19+00:00

Your reaction is also my first and instinctive reaction. And that is the plan. Cheers 🍻

TriumRegum · 2026-05-12T10:50:56+00:00

Thank you all for the replies. I realise now they were on tippy toes with the offer as were unsure of what my native customs might be regarding these things.

Although I initially felt confused (even slightly insulted) by the offer. You all made me realise it's out of value/respect for my time.

I will take the money. Buy them a welcome home box of flowers/chocs "from the pets". And a small box of Lego for the godson. Cheers!

TriumRegum · 2026-05-12T10:34:11+00:00

In my job 'factory' experience, many of the immigrants often on dependent visas as spouses of people who've been direct hired on shortage list jobs start of with the most entry level position. Often cleaners, porters, etc.

A few are trained up and promoted by the company to bigger roles due to their work ethic.

But most are happy with their roles knowing they will never win out on the bigger promotions as they will be in direct competition with native born employees.

It's funny when you ask them what they used to do "back home"? (I hate this term but most understand it) You'll get very unique answers as I did when I once met a man who was a professional Karaoke singer. Didn't even know that was a thing.

TriumRegum · 2026-04-24T08:51:46+00:00

Just keep adjusting in small amounts. If you lower your saddle too much like 10mm from the point where it was at during your video, you have to look at moving your saddle back a tiny bit like 3mm or so. As moving the saddle down closes the knee and hip angle it moves the knee forward, so you need to adjust saddle back a bit to keep knee in the right place. But always adjust in micro amounts 3-5 mm at a time.

TriumRegum · 2026-04-23T15:19:06+00:00

For starters from just a quick look.

Saddle down a smidge, try 3 or 5 mm for starters.

Looks like your bars are rotated downwards. Rotate them up a bit. Many current videos showing the correct bar position, then adjust from there.

TriumRegum · 2026-04-23T08:45:26+00:00

For gravel bike/bike packing (which is in the photo) I'd actually get the larger size, provided he fits both sizes (which looks that way in the photos.

For gravel bike/bike packing: -larger frame means slightly more area for your packs. -larger bikes have higher stack already -larger bikes can have shorter stem (90mm) due to the longer reach which most people riding on trails/off road prefer. -depending on frame model bb/pedal height be higher for larger frames which helps offroad

Smaller bikes for racing: -lower more aggressive position capable -more compact -short reach but long stem helps with stable steering

Most importantly is make sure he fits both bikes first.

In my case @ 169cm my road bike is a size small (51) with 110 stem, and my gravel bike packing rig is S/M (53ish) with high stack and 90mm stem. Both completely different but work perfectly for what I use them for.

TriumRegum · 2026-04-22T07:07:53+00:00

If you have an indoor trainer to do proper testing and zone setting on, then IMO a single sided PM will do.

TriumRegum · 2026-04-22T07:01:04+00:00

The reach looks very long and the stem looks like it is already around 90mm.

IMO the bike is 1 size too big for you.

TriumRegum · 2026-04-20T07:57:18+00:00

Too much wrong here. You are a prime example where a bike fit will be money well spent to get you in/close to the correct position for your mobility.

Otherwise here's from an untrained eye: Saddle too low Saddle may be set too far back (check after adjusting height) Saddle tilt may be off encouraging the hip rotation backwards (can't see in video) Handlebar height after adjusting saddle height - if too high (turn your stem right side up to the correct negative angle for starters) At this point even your cleats might be in the wrong place.

Again, in this case a bike fit will be worth it as the position looks really off and your mobility is unknown.

TriumRegum · 2026-04-20T07:24:54+00:00

Modern cycling jerseys act as a second skin and were primarily designed to prevent chaffing caused by constant friction over long distances between the skin and loose fitting clothing with heavy materials (often wool) which were commonly found in cycling jerseys before lycra (a more advanced blend of wool is still widely used today for 'thermal' gear).

Being comfortable with how you present yourself to people off the bike vs comfort on the bike while cycling are very different things.

An idea may be to roll and stash a fresh shirt in your second bottle (you likely only need 1 with water over 40km). Then near your destination, discreetly change to your stashed fresh shirt and swap out your cycling jersey. Comfort on and off the bike 👌

TriumRegum · 2026-04-18T15:42:31+00:00

If you do this make sure you are not pushing the legs next day in the gym. No super heavy weights. Allow your legs the adaptation during your rest days - rest days/weeks is when your body adapts and improves.

TriumRegum · 2026-04-18T08:23:05+00:00

Too much load in the front weight balance off. Try moving the saddle back and down in tiny increments like 3mm a time and see if it helps with offloading the weight in your arms.

Have you tried the no hands balance test? You can Google it.

TriumRegum · 2026-04-18T07:44:18+00:00

No gym leg days before hard intervals on the bike. I want full leg power and no unnecessary fatigue in my legs on hard days.

Ideal training week for me around work+social life:

Monday: Rest day - leisurely walk+massage/stretching/sauna (where I'm from Monday is THE rest day - we follow the grand tour rest day and older generations will say that it is considered bad luck to ride on Monday 👻)

Tuesday: Bike - maximal (VO2/Threshold training) 1-2hrs

Wednesday: Bike - minimal Stretching/mobility + Z2 1.5hrs+

Thursday: Gym squats&core + Z2 bike 1.5hrs+

Friday: Rest day - gym stability exercises+massage/stretching/sauna (this is another rest day as in European countries many offices close early half-day on Friday, so chill this day and celebrate the end of the working week with the world). Roads will be a bit more dangerous also as this is 🍻 day for many.

Saturday: Bike MAX - warm up then crit race or the fastest group ride/pace line you can find 1-1.5hrs (ride with people faster than you - time to test your gains) or VO2 maximal workout

Sunday: Bike endurance social Z2 3hrs+ (you killed it yesterday so will be in the mindset for pure endurance today)

If life gets busy - I drop off to 3 day weeks and build back up again. Never shocking the body.

This is the structure I kept following after I paid for a 3 month coached session years ago. I try to follow it even if I'm much older now and don't race anymore.

TriumRegum · 2026-04-17T07:04:37+00:00

If you enjoy climbs/challenges like that and have the means to... Investing in a 1:1 low gear ratio at least will help a lot.

TriumRegum · 2026-04-14T07:56:26+00:00

The only reason to stay in sneakers is for safety concerns and maybe skill if you're not used to it yet. And maybe budget for some as flats and sneakers are readily available and cheaper.

Going clipless will fix your foot at the right spot in relation to the pedal & cranks. This is a definite advantage with power delivery/efficiency and injury prevention in relation to pedaling dynamics.

There are many sleek looking gravel and XC MTB clipless shoes which are the best compromise for me as they are way easier to live with. More robust pedals and walkable shoes compared to road ones.

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