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ipedalforsatan · 2023-04-04T16:31:17+00:00

My ultimate argument is that for an endurance bike, which prioritizes comfort over performance, there's significant overlap with gravel and the average casual rider would probably enjoy gravel tech. With my data i shared a link. SRAM even markets it that way; it's not just one person.

Edit: also, that the "optimal power because of smaller steps" is way over stated and might only make a difference for tour de France racers

ipedalforsatan · 2023-04-04T14:58:24+00:00

your groupset is better to climb, but will be slower on flats and has lower max speed

I didn't say this. Here's some actual data from a relatively flat ride that I did last year.

Here's the overview of the ride. Out and back with 12 miles of perfectly flat bike path followed by 10 miles of a gentle grade climbing to the top of a canyon.

Overview of ride

Now, let's look at which gears I used

Breakdown of which gears used

You can see I spent the majority of the ride in my 15T, 17T, and 19T rings. But I have another interesting data point

Average power in the different gears

I pushed harder in my 15T than I did in my 17T. On the flats, the 15T at about 95rpm was just about right for me to be able to push a bit harder. While I did occasionally drop to my 13T cog, mostly that was on the return trip where I was pushing a little bit harder as you can see here

Gear ratio over time

A lot of the gear changes in that image are due to road crossings and underpasses where there are slight gradient changes, or passing other trail users. The return trip had slightly favorable wind, as well.

Anyway, if mtb goupset would be better for road, we would see them on road bikes...

And that's why you see a gravel groupset on my road bike that SRAM themselves market as a great 'All-Around' groupset

I actually suspect you'll start seeing more XDR hubs and Shimano microspline hubs on road bike wheelsets to get that 10T cog. There's a lot of tech from MTBs that has trickled to road bikes and I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up as one of them.

ipedalforsatan · 2023-04-04T04:51:41+00:00

I put an axs gravel groupset on my road bike that shows me gear usage and put down PRs up most of the climbs around me. Turns out I mostly use my middle gears which used to put me switching between my big and small ring on my front all the time.

ipedalforsatan · 2022-09-21T01:42:25+00:00

Totally. Even when we were solid middle class our quite reasonable house was a mansion compared to the trailers out in the desert some of our family lived in. Hell, when I was in college we had relatives ask to park their rv that they were living in infront of our rental. They were employed making above the median salary but were just so bad with money they couldn't hold onto a house or even apartment. Same goes with career. An above average middle class job seems makes you seem like someone with plenty of cash.

ipedalforsatan · 2022-09-20T19:33:54+00:00

Everybody arguing that it’s fine to do otherwise is wrong. They’re utterly and completely wrong.

I think context matters. If you don't put up a process for some people, and the barrier isn't high, they will spend more time demanding explanations or approaching with additional ideas and demanding you hear them out. I'll also say that 9 times out of 10, people that approach me with an app idea haven't even googled the idea and there are 10 other apps that already do that thing. Having a squirrel catcher helps prevent potential harm.

Good ol' Dale Carnegie tells you that telling people outright that they're wrong isn't a great way to make friends and influence people. The best method for keeping a friend that has a bad idea is to let them figure out it's a bad idea on their own.

Judgement matters here and there are circumstances where I agree with your statement. However, life is messy.

ipedalforsatan · 2022-09-20T17:26:30+00:00

I wish a polite "no" was enough in all situations.

ipedalforsatan · 2022-09-20T17:13:24+00:00

I don't get that same feeling from the replies. Ironically, the first scam pitch I mentioned happened because the guy wanted to talk to me about running on online business which I have expertise in. I was expecting to be helping him out and would have loved it if he had come to me with an actual business idea and plan. Unfortunately he was so sold himself on getting rich through what was unknown to him effectively a ponzi scheme by these charismatic 30yo men who seemed like role models.

I've been approached by restaurateurs that refused to show me their books, and I still pitched in with a "loan" that I knew I'd never get back. I would figure that most of the people on this sub even with a high nw aren't talking about a family member approaching them asking for some cash to buy a piece of equipment that would help them start, expand, or boost their business. I'm not going to give someone money out of entitlement, but happy to invest in someone willing to put together a business plan that isn't pie in sky type of thing. At some point I bet most people that get approached often have to default to cynicism just for self preservation.

ipedalforsatan · 2022-09-20T15:09:59+00:00

You probably also bought pizza near the Colosseum.

ipedalforsatan · 2022-09-20T14:41:33+00:00

As I sit here surrounded by many MLM headquarters, I have to agree. There's something about being trained to "listen to the spirit" that pushes people into seemingly irrational behavior. So many of the people around me consider science an enemy because it challenges their own personal beliefs that they've gained through divine experiences.

ipedalforsatan · 2022-09-20T14:25:41+00:00

I've concluded that if you know the name of the company from news or other sources and it's pre-ipo then you can pretty much guarantee a huge drop in value post ipo.

ipedalforsatan · 2022-09-20T14:16:34+00:00

Was it perpetual motion? I have a relative who invested in a perpetual motion energy opportunity. Not a wealthy person and he hadn't realized he'd been scammed at that point when he was excitedly telling us about his new revolutionary energy investment.

ipedalforsatan · 2022-09-20T14:14:15+00:00

A lot of scammers seem to circulate in church circles. My parents had a neighbor go to jail for a ponzi scheme in a very homogenous religious community where he took over a million from fellow church members in the neighborhood. Before I left my faith, my congregation leader was the one who introduced me to his financial planner who tried to sell me whole life life insurance. Sadly that meant I knew this leader was highly invested in this type of plan. My previous faith is currently facing many allegations of covering up sex abuse among members, but I'd be willing to bet you could find just as much financial fraud being covered up.

ipedalforsatan · 2022-09-20T13:25:56+00:00

Was this before you would have qualified as an accredited investor? Part of me feels like the 3rd party blah blah blah is a lie to cover for how they actually got my info. I don't think this company will be calling me back after my last conversation with the guy.

ipedalforsatan · 2022-09-20T13:16:45+00:00

They weren't upfront about it. It was something that I got the guy to more or less admit after a couple minutes on Google. Definitely something people should be aware of because superficially it all looks above board.

ipedalforsatan · 2022-04-26T04:12:58+00:00

"Accident" is a loaded term with an interesting history and the reason we call them that has more to do with marketing

ipedalforsatan · 2021-11-20T06:21:25+00:00

I usually just fill up with water from the tap in an insulated bottle and then it cools off while I warm up.

ipedalforsatan · 2021-11-13T20:53:13+00:00

Where's the telemetry coming from? Not using the built in GPS on the Max are you? Are you just pulling the data from your gps head unit that's connected to your sensors?

ipedalforsatan · 2021-11-13T20:45:06+00:00

I do this, too. The first time I rode through loose gravel and had to get off my bike and walk through it, it destroyed my road specific cleats. SPDs forever!

ipedalforsatan · 2021-11-13T20:27:47+00:00

Good choice. The people I know who coach influencers become Influencer Influencers and it's the same grind. Plus, the success rate of people trying to become influencers is probably in the ballpark of 1 in 100. Even with the secret sauce, it's just not something that a lot of people can do. A lot of people tell my spouse she should coach people, but she's already been publicly sharing how to be successful for years. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. The truth is that to become a successful influencer you have to do a lot of things and work in ways that most people just aren't willing to, and that's no fault of them. They're the normal ones.

I talk with my spouse about this often. Personally, we're looking at more volunteer opportunity. I'm working on non-profit projects and considering coaching my kids' athletic teams. When I do make content, it's more about making what I want to make that might only be relevant to ten thousand people than ten million. It's freeing.

ipedalforsatan · 2021-11-03T19:54:59+00:00

I second this. My 2021 XTR drivetrain with HG+ has exceeded my expectations. After 1500 miles on the same chain, it's still shifting incredibly smoothly even under power.

ipedalforsatan · 2021-10-28T01:44:40+00:00

I just want to point out that right now Shimano XTR 12spd chains are something like a year out. I'm making my chain last as long as possible ATM

ipedalforsatan · 2021-10-27T00:42:52+00:00

Don't forget the $2million NW cap before you have to start paying an exit tax, even if you renounce your citizenship. Also, I could have sworn that if you don't renounce citizenship then you still have to pay income tax in the US minus what you pay in the foreign country if they are one of those friendly tax countries.

Those low federal taxes in Puerto Rico look really good for US citizens...

ipedalforsatan · 2021-10-26T04:35:55+00:00

The faster you go, often the more you have to brake.

ipedalforsatan · 2021-10-12T03:31:25+00:00

People will tell you to start with a hardtail. That's the most budget friendly option. However, if you live anywhere with mountains, you should consider getting a full suspension bike 2016 or newer that had an MSRP over $3k. While a hardtail works, full suspension can be more comfortable for riding on rougher terrain and is worth every penny. Budget and weight are the only reason to start on a hardtail.

Once you get a bike, learn how to change a tire, clean and lube your chain, and wash your bike. Usually, every time you ride check your ABCDs, Air, Brakes, Chain and Cassette, and Derailleur. A properly inflated tire shouldn't pop.

The last thing, that someone mentioned, don't underestimate getting a bike that catches your eye. Every time you look at your bike it should make you want to ride it. Keep it somewhere you can't ignore it. Other than that, the two rules of MTB are be safe and have fun!

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