I think my main problem right now is it seems as if the bars are angled too low for me. Feels like I'm in push-up position the whole time my hands are on the hoods. Then I forget to adjust it and have the same problem on the next ride.
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Originally posted by samuel642000 View PostI think my main problem right now is it seems as if the bars are angled too low for me. Feels like I'm in push-up position the whole time my hands are on the hoods. Then I forget to adjust it and have the same problem on the next ride.
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Originally posted by black2002ls View PostIf you haven't already, it is WELL worth the $50 for a basic fit at RBM. It made a world of difference for me!
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Where is a good place to look for pedals online? The kind I have, have the toe insert thing and kills my toes while riding. Maybe the fact I wear regular sneakers plays into this. But I'd really like some different kind of set up.
Positive not I did get up early this morning and rode a good ten miles. 14 avg mph, not horrible but not good yet. Still going at it.
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Originally posted by samuel642000 View PostYeah I've been really meaning to get that done, maybe this weekend. Where are they located?
Where is a good place to look for pedals online? The kind I have, have the toe insert thing and kills my toes while riding. Maybe the fact I wear regular sneakers plays into this. But I'd really like some different kind of set up.
Positive not I did get up early this morning and rode a good ten miles. 14 avg mph, not horrible but not good yet. Still going at it.
I picked up my Shimano 105's on ebay because of free shipping. Cheapest online retailer I found was Nashbar.
RBM has locations in Dallas Frisco and Richardson. Richardson won't do a fit on Saturday's. Frisco will if you schedule ahead, ask for Rodney
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I have been trying to dial up my training. Learning to push through the burn. ~12.5 miles this morning. Started off great averaging 15 mph for the first half. I fried my legs though and it fell quite a bit. My rides should all be 7-10 miles this week. When I started I was riding ~2 miles a day and felt it!
I need to work on my nutrition. I need to pick up some orange triad. As well as some protien for morning shakes.
Any tips from you guys riding 30+ miles/day
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Just keep riding. it will get easier. Your distances will get furter and your speeds will get higher. Nutrition on the bike is important when you start riding further distances. I drink a mix of water and scratch labs. It is a popular drink with the cycling community. Pick what works best for you, there is so much stuff out there. On longer rides you need to think about calories too. You need to replenish what you loose. If you are thirsty and hungry when you are riding it is already too late.
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Originally posted by Beej View PostJust keep riding. it will get easier. Your distances will get furter and your speeds will get higher. Nutrition on the bike is important when you start riding further distances. I drink a mix of water and scratch labs. It is a popular drink with the cycling community. Pick what works best for you, there is so much stuff out there. On longer rides you need to think about calories too. You need to replenish what you loose. If you are thirsty and hungry when you are riding it is already too late.
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Originally posted by samuel642000 View PostMy main goals are weight loss and stamina, I always assume ill "fuel the machine" after a ride rather than during. Is that bad even though I'm normally done in 35 min or so?
And for weight loss would a higher Rpm be more beneficial or more resistance?
I would think only riding 30 min you wont need to carry any snacks, just fluids!
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What brand shorts do you guys wear? I have a pair of aerotech's with the 10mm chamois. The shape of the chamois causes some unsightly "printing" in the front..I need to pick up a few more pair, otherwise these aren't going to last very long with daily washing
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Originally posted by black2002ls View PostWhat brand shorts do you guys wear? I have a pair of aerotech's with the 10mm chamois. The shape of the chamois causes some unsightly "printing" in the front..I need to pick up a few more pair, otherwise these aren't going to last very long with daily washing
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Originally posted by Beej View PostI use Sugoi and Castelli. When it comes to shorts and bibs more expensive is better. I would skip over buying shorts and go strait to bibs. You will thank me. Much more comfortable.
I have heard nothing but great things about aerotech, and the pair I have are great. My only complaint is the chamois shape. It has several different zones or sections. Two of which go from the but pad to the front. Where they end at the front of the shorts, it looks like a friggin camel toe.
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