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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 18-03-2014 22:20
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you know I love cycling in Holland
looking at the leaderbord you see people have gained elevation of +1km and then you see me with 22m  (and I'm also one of the slowest I blame the morning headwind  )
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| Shonak |
Posted on 19-03-2014 07:48
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admirschleck wrote:
Had first 'serious' ride yesterday, where i got 55kms for almost 2 hours, which is cool for a 16 years old guy, imo. Sadly, i forgot to turn on Strava...
Oh and when i say 'serious' i mean lenghtwise, not by average speed or something similar. It was just calm ride. 
Not sure if you know, but Michal Kwiatkowski is on strava too (and he actually sort of uses it) 
https://www.strava...os/1905161
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 19-03-2014 14:34
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normally I combine my ride to and from school but the strava app crashed and I couldn't continue my ride, so instead of one ride I have two 
but at least my form is getting better by improving myself on the segments everyday and breaking PR's everyday (or the wind is more, pick whichever you think is more believable
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| Shonak |
Posted on 19-03-2014 14:49
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SSJ3 is only a matter of time then. 
I wouldn't trust the strava honestly. Keeping it running at school, there's always the chance that buggy old tool crashes. Though it's possible to recover the data, it's a bit of a hassle (or you can just enter the data manually).
Took a quick spin today and I actually had the new version, Strava 4.0, running. The progamme nearly would have crashed as well when I uploaded the data. 
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 19-03-2014 15:14
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Shonak wrote:
SSJ3 is only a matter of time then.
I wouldn't trust the strava honestly. Keeping it running at school, there's always the chance that buggy old tool crashes. Though it's possible to recover the data, it's a bit of a hassle (or you can just enter the data manually).
Took a quick spin today and I actually had the new version, Strava 4.0, running. The progamme nearly would have crashed as well when I uploaded the data.
perhaps but I hope not, I don't really like SSJ3 and Vegeta never reached it (in canon)
but I don't see any reason not to trust strava, as I did had a few crases but those only happend when I was clicking on 9000 different things
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 20-03-2014 13:49
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I have an odd question - how do I both keep the drive train clean on a new bike and still maintain the factory applied (far more penetrating) lubrication for as long as possible?
If I totally degrease the chain then re-lube I lose this great lubricant prematurely. Maybe I should just wash and brush it down a bit and then apply a decent lubricant over the top of the factory one for now? :/
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 20-03-2014 14:05
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Don't touch it for as long as possible. Only way. Change chains every 2 months/2000km.
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 20-03-2014 14:17
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When i was racing i used to use silicon spray on my chain rather than any form of oil |
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 20-03-2014 17:33
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rjc_43 wrote:
Don't touch it for as long as possible. Only way. Change chains every 2 months/2000km.
Every 2 months ?
You're certainly more powerful than me, but my last chain lasted about 2 years, I believe. Even when I was racing (more power and power variations, but less reliable material) chains used to last about one season. |
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| Strydz |
Posted on 20-03-2014 17:50
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Aquarius wrote:
rjc_43 wrote:
Don't touch it for as long as possible. Only way. Change chains every 2 months/2000km.
Every 2 months ?
You're certainly more powerful than me, but my last chain lasted about 2 years, I believe. Even when I was racing (more power and power variations, but less reliable material) chains used to last about one season.
I usually get 4000 to 5000 out of a chain, I use Rock n Roll red lube and yeah just apply it and wipe it off and the chain comes out clean, lubricated and I have noticed that it will not pick up much grit of the road, when it rains then I will usually do it the next day as its a dry lube and will get stripped in the wet.
@ Ianrussell I would not recommend just leaving it as that is how you end up going through chains far to quickly, I am cleaning my drivetrain quite often but as you guys have seen I am on my bikes pretty much everyday, I will remove use a spray on degreaser on my cassettes once a week if the weather has been poor or if I have been riding a lot on the dirt. I wipe down my crankset and once every couple of months clean out the springs on my derailleurs.
If you don't ride as much as I then obviously you don't need to do this as often but I do suggest keeping the chain clean and lubed plus try and keep the cassette reasonably free of road grime.
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| Matthew21rp |
Posted on 20-03-2014 19:13
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Hi guys,
I currently have quite a bad cold, although I feel as if I could still ride my bike. I was wondering if anybody could advise me on weather I should do what I normally do, do a bit less or stop completely and let my body recover?
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| admirschleck |
Posted on 20-03-2014 19:15
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I think that stopping completely and let your body recover is best solution there, but having shorter and a bit calmer rides can be good aswell.
I will, however, choose option 1.
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| Shonak |
Posted on 20-03-2014 19:17
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I don't know how tough the cold is but certainly giving your body time to recover isn't the worst option. You can always go for a little spin and see how it works out.
As for chains: I think I put on something like every second day in winter and autumn and keep them protected from salt, rain, snow and little stones. Also of course lots of cleaning from mud and put something against rust. And it's lovely to pick out branches afterwards.
In summer and also in spring I never touch my chains actually since they mostly just work fine.
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| Matthew21rp |
Posted on 20-03-2014 19:17
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Ok, thanks admir and Shonak, I will give my body some time to recover and might do a few easy spins if I feel like it
Edited by Matthew21rp on 20-03-2014 19:19
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| nacho63 |
Posted on 20-03-2014 19:21
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Had decent whether in the south of England lately but now it's the first outdoor track session of the year, it rains and is now cancelled I miss my track bike. |
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 20-03-2014 19:25
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Aquarius wrote:
rjc_43 wrote:
Don't touch it for as long as possible. Only way. Change chains every 2 months/2000km.
Every 2 months ?
You're certainly more powerful than me, but my last chain lasted about 2 years, I believe. Even when I was racing (more power and power variations, but less reliable material) chains used to last about one season.
I work in a bike shop, course I'm going to promote using more
Nah, it's just the more worn the chain becomes, the more damage/wear it does to the cassette and then you end up having to replace the cassette sooner than you need to if you'd just replaced the chain more regularly. Or so the theory goes. Obviously if you end up with a stretched chain and worn cassette and they both shift ok, ie, they've settled in to each other, then there's no need to replace either for about a year or longer. All depends on whether you want the most efficient power transfer and gear shifting, or whether you're just riding for fun and it matters not a cent.
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 20-03-2014 19:46
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Matthew21rp wrote:
Hi guys,
I currently have quite a bad cold, although I feel as if I could still ride my bike. I was wondering if anybody could advise me on weather I should do what I normally do, do a bit less or stop completely and let my body recover?
Thanks
Riding too much or too strongly is going to waste you and will slower your recovery time, so in the end it'll prove counter-productive.
Not riding ? Won't help much, but if any ride would shatter you, then it's the best option.
Normally the best option would be to ride, don't matter the average speed or power, you won't be in condition. The purpose is to sweat and to pump blood in all your body, but without getting too much fatigue. It's probably the fastest way to recovery.
@rjc_43 : I see. I never figured that many chains could/should be used. I'd say I usually use two chains per cassette, and the local bike shop uses a tool to measure how much the chain has stretched. Past a certain point (I can't remember how much), the chain has to be changed.
Totally unrelated, but I've been invited to share a ride with one of the Sojasun espoirs guys. I'm a bit scared by his 140 km at 36 km/h average solo rides, but well, I'll see how it goes. |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 20-03-2014 20:49
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Thanks for all the chain advice folks, it's much appreciated. I know it's a devisive issue and everyone has their own take but all the info helps.
Think I'll leave the factory lube until it starts getting mucky (probably get another ride or 2 out of it depending on the weather) then get a degreaser on it, rinse and dry thoroughly followed by some Finish Line wet lube (climate in the UK means a dry lube in Spring is a little optimistic!). If anyone can recommend a decent degreaser of the type you can paint on with a brush then rinse let me know.
As for chain wear, thanks to the wisdom of Sheldon Brown, I know how to measure wear using a humble ruler - I expect to get about 3000-5000 kms out of a chain but will keep an eye on it. Tbh, given my mileage, replacing every 6 months should be fine and is economical.
Read an interesting piece on riding with the common cold but can't recall where - it essentially concluded with a consistent heart rate power was 25% down. So I guess ride if you feel ok to do so but take it very easy and don't expect too much.
@Aquarius good luck with that ride hope you enjoy it and don't have a cold for it!
Edited by ianrussell on 20-03-2014 20:52
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 21-03-2014 08:51
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One more maintenance question - do you guys use a penetrating lube for derailleur and cables etc like TF2 or do you use the same as on the chain? |
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| Strydz |
Posted on 21-03-2014 12:21
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@Ianrussell I usually just use whatever I am using on the chain and so far I have had no issues...
Well guys looks like I must be racking up the k's as I am currently sitting 18th overall in the Velobici spring classics comp https://veloviewer.com/challenges/vbsc.../vbscc2014, sitting 7th overall in vertical metres and am leading in cups gained. I have no hope at all at topping the leaderboad but would be pleasantly surprised if I finish in the top 50
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/ |
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