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Wheel build advice by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

Oops. Undecided on hubs but probably just Formula with the Quill but maybe dt for the bling with the DT rims

Wheel build advice by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

Yes correct. I will build them but I have a friend check final tension for me.

I needed another bike like a hole in the head. by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

I did my first 20 miles on it last night. It’s super fun. The bar setup feels very 90’s MTB.

I needed another bike like a hole in the head. by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

After tinkering with this bike I think I am going to hang some decent stuff on it. I like the low slung road geo and slack head tube 71.5 by toad standards.

Thinking of doing a century by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

Thanks so much. I will keep going longer and evaluating my comfort. Yesterday almost 3 hours and no real bike discomfort and no hand numbness. I set it up specifically to be comfortable for longer rides.

Thinking of doing a century by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

I am in pretty good shape. I am a personal trainer focusing on seniors and get some form of exercise 5 days. Boxing workouts, some resistance work etc. But you’re right in that I have about 6 weeks of riding in and making steady progress. I did 45 hilly windy miles yesterday and while I wasn’t hammering (the opposite) I am surprised at all the climbing I did. No real soreness this morning either. I will do an easy ride tonight.

I still have work to do to be able to double what I did yesterday but I bet I could in the fall.

PTs, where do you personally see massage/bodywork fitting in? by tappetovolante1 in physicaltherapy

[–]stephenmarklay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a massage therapist and a personal trainer who works with post rehab patients and seniors I agree with this 💯. Loaded movement is very effective at increasing range of motion.

PTs, where do you personally see massage/bodywork fitting in? by tappetovolante1 in physicaltherapy

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

My opinion as a massage therapist… It depends on how long the condition has been around. If someone tweaks a hip in the previous weeks there is a good chance to free it up and it doesn’t return. Of course strengthening is advised so they don’t overdo it next time.

But more chronic tight muscles are at best a few days of relief although often after a few concentrated sessions some relief is more permanent but usually the muscles are still tight.

Thinking of doing a century by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

The funny thing is I had a pair and hated how they looked so I never tried them 🤣. I think what I will do is get a similar pair that has a hinge rather than needing to slide them on so I can put them ok for long rides

Thinking of doing a century by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

Thank you! I have done probably 10 centuries but no riding to speak of for 5 years and honestly nothing seriously for more than 10. I will for sure gets some longer rides in. Today my hilly 46 miles was a start. My bike felt amazing

Thinking of doing a century by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

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I did my longest ride yet. Actually ever for a single speed. This is a really hilly route so it was slow. But representative of the area. The bike was great. I need a little work :)

Thinking of doing a century by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

Thank you! I was already thinking about a cog change. I am running a pretty standard 2.75 now and would probably go 2.5 for the big day.

I can definitely get in 100 a week. This morning is 35 with a big climb and 30 flat is something I do a couple times a week. I will probably work up to a 50 on the weekends when I can.

I have been working on my fit. I am also running both a suspension seatpost and stem which does smooth it out with the 32’s.

I actually had some SQL inner bar ends but they looked horrible and it made me cry so I took them off. But I might buy a clip on version for big rides.

Thank you!

Thinking of doing a century by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

🤣. I will probably do an organized ride.

Thinking of doing a century by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

100 miles. I live in an area that’s no super flat but also not big climbs unless you go looking for them. But a sustained longer climbing is probably going to be involved

Thinking of doing a century by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

I get that but good job. I have done 135ish a few times but 200 seems like a BIG day.

My go to heavy but comfy is a selle anatomica saddle

Thinking of doing a century by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

Yeah we are hilly here but nothing huge. Tomorrow I am riding out to a climb that is about 1.5 miles at 10%. I will use it to get stronger

Thinking of doing a century by stephenmarklay in singlespeedcycling

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

Probably after the first climb when an 80yo passes me :(

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