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  • 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 Post
      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.
      If 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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      Originally posted by Leah
      Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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      • Originally posted by black2002ls View Post
        If 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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        Yeah 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.

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        • Originally posted by samuel642000 View Post
          Yeah 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.
          14 mph avg is better than any of my rides!

          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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          Originally posted by Leah
          Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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          • Blue sky cycling has some killer online prices. JensonUSA will price match their stuff too.

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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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              Originally posted by Leah
              Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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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 Post
                  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.
                  I hit the water bottle regularly to stay hydrated. I haven't ridden anything past 60 min so I haven't worried about nutrition

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                  Originally posted by Leah
                  Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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                  • My 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?

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                    • Originally posted by samuel642000 View Post
                      My 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 weigh 125. According to Strava I only burn 141 calories in a half an hour ride averaging 14 mph and a cadence of 85-90.

                      I would think only riding 30 min you wont need to carry any snacks, just fluids!

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                      Originally posted by Leah
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                      • Anything less than an hour, I wouldn't worry solid food. What you eat a couple of hours beforehand is a lot more important.

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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 Leah
                          Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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                          • Originally posted by black2002ls View Post
                            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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                            Pearl Izumi is one of my favs. A little more expensive, but worth it.

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                            • I 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.

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                              • Originally posted by Beej View Post
                                I 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 been entertaining this. I just haven't been able to talk myself into the $$$ they cost!

                                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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                                Originally posted by Leah
                                Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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