The biking thread
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Finished yet another 50km ride today. That's 100km in 2 days, my legs are hurting so much right now!
Plan for tomorrow? Some well earned rest 👍
Plan for tomorrow? Some well earned rest 👍
Ah.. I probably deserved that Neal!
I was just going off by where the V-brakes could be affixed to, then I forgot they don't need to be connected to the forks themselves. So yeah, brain fart right there!
Kinda hoping to kick start my road biking again as its been some time since I've felt the saddle pain! Hoping that I don't feel lethargic again... (suffering most of the week with that!)
I was just going off by where the V-brakes could be affixed to, then I forgot they don't need to be connected to the forks themselves. So yeah, brain fart right there!
Kinda hoping to kick start my road biking again as its been some time since I've felt the saddle pain! Hoping that I don't feel lethargic again... (suffering most of the week with that!)
Oh, I meant with the lethargy, its due to some sort of cheeky little virus or whatever that just lately been making everything seem to be a drag. This week, I've been having major trouble getting up in the mornings, which is not normal at all.
Normally, I'm bright as a button up early around 6.30am. This week, its been all over the place my "getting out of bed" time. Going to sleep is actually earlier (11pm, old man's time)!
Yeah, I will have a ton of milk after that ride and I should be fine. Unless I have far too much and get fat instead. That's fine by me for the moment.
Normally, I'm bright as a button up early around 6.30am. This week, its been all over the place my "getting out of bed" time. Going to sleep is actually earlier (11pm, old man's time)!
Yeah, I will have a ton of milk after that ride and I should be fine. Unless I have far too much and get fat instead. That's fine by me for the moment.
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What's wrong with V-Brakes? They're lighter most of the time anyways..
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V brakes would usually work just as well in an everyday situation and are easier to maintain in my opinion. I have the callipers and have to say they perform really well under high stress whereas the V brakes might not.
Mine seem to have the responsiveness of disks but lack to brute stopping power, which is nice, because I like my nuts well away from the bar stem.
Mine seem to have the responsiveness of disks but lack to brute stopping power, which is nice, because I like my nuts well away from the bar stem.
Ah, the braking judder.
In a car, its an indication that you're being an idiot in over-estimating your driving abilities... or that there is a genuine emergency.
On a bike... well, that's an interesting moment I guess, going from all braking power to effectively none. At least it is the back wheel for now! not the front. that would be totally a different story (faceplants).
In a car, its an indication that you're being an idiot in over-estimating your driving abilities... or that there is a genuine emergency.
On a bike... well, that's an interesting moment I guess, going from all braking power to effectively none. At least it is the back wheel for now! not the front. that would be totally a different story (faceplants).
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What's wrong with callipers? We can't all go around running disks, especially the way I use only the front brake. Those bad boys are £250 a set, top notch quality. Mine are a little...erm....cheaper.
Not to your post Shem! It was the fact that the Nissan dude missed the joke entirely. I've got nothing against calipers.
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The first time I drank chocolate milk after a ride I filled a pint glass with it, my wife pointed out I was an idiot as I'd just drank nearly all the the calories I'd burned
200ml is about the right amount judging by the protein and carb content. Sanding the pads and cleaning the pads and disc thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol might work but in my experience once you've contaminated the pads you need to replace them. They're cheap as chips from SSC though so its not the end of the world http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=28
I found some new trails in a local woods on my ride yesterday, now the nights are lighter I can explore them more of an evening without scaring the crap out of the doggers with my lights!
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The first time I drank chocolate milk after a ride I filled a pint glass with it, my wife pointed out I was an idiot as I'd just drank nearly all the the calories I'd burned
Calorie burning doesn't stop the second you get off your pedals, though. I believe calorie burning can continue, but at a declining rate, of up to a whopping three hours.
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Calories is not what you are looking for after a ride, though. You use carbs as a resource for energy during your ride which make pastas and peanutbutter an excellent source for nutrition pre-ride. If you are looking to build muscle, I recommend protein-high nutrition after your ride. Milk, eggs, meat, possibly any protein supplements you have. I can also recommend a 15 minute cooldown ride before you get off your bike as it helps with muscle recovery. If you really want to build muscle, you're main priority after your ride are proteins and rest.
Today's ride:
Ride Time: 2:44:37
Distance: 72,74 km
Average Speed: 26,51 km/h
Fastest Speed: 48,78 km/h
Ascent: 286 meters
Descent: 316 meters
Calories: 2487
I'm calling nonsense on the top speed, though. I easily reach 70 km/h in my highest gear at max cadency, which is what I do on the same downhill every ride. My GPS only got it right the first time, when it clocked me at 73 km/h.
Today's ride:
Ride Time: 2:44:37
Distance: 72,74 km
Average Speed: 26,51 km/h
Fastest Speed: 48,78 km/h
Ascent: 286 meters
Descent: 316 meters
Calories: 2487
I'm calling nonsense on the top speed, though. I easily reach 70 km/h in my highest gear at max cadency, which is what I do on the same downhill every ride. My GPS only got it right the first time, when it clocked me at 73 km/h.
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Gaining weight through muscles just basically means eating loads of (lean) protein and milkshake stuff that just seem never ending. Oh and lots of whey protein drinks. Preferably flavoured.
Refilling on calories doesn't actually give you the muscle building properties of proteins. Also, to build muscle, you need lots of protein and rest. That's a right ballache to do properly when you have real life happening at the same time.
Woah Bram! That's some proper good stats there! Keep it up and I hope the weather stays good for you!
Refilling on calories doesn't actually give you the muscle building properties of proteins. Also, to build muscle, you need lots of protein and rest. That's a right ballache to do properly when you have real life happening at the same time.
Woah Bram! That's some proper good stats there! Keep it up and I hope the weather stays good for you!
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26,5 km/h over 70km averaged isn't too bad, is it? 
Was surprised over the ride as well myself. Then again, during the first hour I felt fantastic. Yesterday's day of rest really did wonders. I wanted to ride 100 km today but I cycled a new route in unknown territory and Saturday I did 50 km so to double that 2 days after might've been an unwise idea. I did shop some candybars for the longer rides to refill my tank as water won't cut it when cycling 100 km!
Getting a great tan already, though! It's been 12-13 degrees with bare sun for a week now. I only hope we're not wasting our days with sun for the summer already!
Was surprised over the ride as well myself. Then again, during the first hour I felt fantastic. Yesterday's day of rest really did wonders. I wanted to ride 100 km today but I cycled a new route in unknown territory and Saturday I did 50 km so to double that 2 days after might've been an unwise idea. I did shop some candybars for the longer rides to refill my tank as water won't cut it when cycling 100 km!
Getting a great tan already, though! It's been 12-13 degrees with bare sun for a week now. I only hope we're not wasting our days with sun for the summer already!
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Disagree. If you want to gain muscle calories, of any sort, are just as important as protein. Now, you can argue that loading carbs and fat will make you gain bf% also, but eating "lean" is simply limiting the amount of fat gained, not helping you gain muscle any quicker.
If that wasn't the case then why do bodybuilders follow a bulk-and-cut cycle?
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According to the very brief research I've done the body needs at least 6g of amino acids and at least 3g carbohydrate although the recovery drinks contain 16g of protein and 46-59g of carbohydrate which is the opposite ration. Chocolate milk is close enough to a 3 Carb:1 Protein ratio so that'll do for me.
In other bike related news I'm knocking off work early tomorrow to get a quick ride in on some local trails with a mate before getting home to put the kids to bed, what better way to make the most of the cracking weather
Also I beasted tonight's ride and got personal bests on both the Strava segments I'm now just 11 seconds off regaining my King Of The Mountain on the hill by me, I doubt anyone else is doing it on a 13.5kg mountain bike 
See awesomesauce stats...I was practically a mobile power station!
Distance 20.6km
Elapsed Time 00:50:21
Max Speed 51.0km/h
Avg Speed 24.6km/h
Elevation 182m
Average Power 253W
According to the very brief research I've done the body needs at least 6g of amino acids and at least 3g carbohydrate although the recovery drinks contain 16g of protein and 46-59g of carbohydrate which is the opposite ration. Chocolate milk is close enough to a 3 Carb:1 Protein ratio so that'll do for me.
In other bike related news I'm knocking off work early tomorrow to get a quick ride in on some local trails with a mate before getting home to put the kids to bed, what better way to make the most of the cracking weather
Also I beasted tonight's ride and got personal bests on both the Strava segments I'm now just 11 seconds off regaining my King Of The Mountain on the hill by me, I doubt anyone else is doing it on a 13.5kg mountain bike See awesomesauce stats...I was practically a mobile power station!
Distance 20.6km
Elapsed Time 00:50:21
Max Speed 51.0km/h
Avg Speed 24.6km/h
Elevation 182m
Average Power 253W
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40k for me today, maybe more like 50, the maps is a bit sketchy but the computer will let me know. I haven't started yet. I'm still in bed. (8:30am)
I've noticed significant muscle gain in my lower half and a small amount up to thanks to eating chicken like it's going extinct and drinking 2ltrs of chocolate milk each day.
I'm only cycling 4-5 days a week so that my limbs have a chance to rest and do the appropriate growing. In the words of Carlton Leech in ROTFS "Muscle. Packin' it on!".
I hit the rowing machines yesterday after a 2k jog and nearly ruined myself.
Anyone have any ideas about carbon frames? I've been looking at some companies here that make them, mainly Matrix, and they look awesome. I'd just like to know what kind of punishment they can take before I drop a fortune of one. My current bike is alloy and stands up to a lot of abuse, it's also got a 5 year warranty on the frame. Any ideas?
(8:30am)I've noticed significant muscle gain in my lower half and a small amount up to thanks to eating chicken like it's going extinct and drinking 2ltrs of chocolate milk each day.
I'm only cycling 4-5 days a week so that my limbs have a chance to rest and do the appropriate growing. In the words of Carlton Leech in ROTFS "Muscle. Packin' it on!".
I hit the rowing machines yesterday after a 2k jog and nearly ruined myself.
Anyone have any ideas about carbon frames? I've been looking at some companies here that make them, mainly Matrix, and they look awesome. I'd just like to know what kind of punishment they can take before I drop a fortune of one. My current bike is alloy and stands up to a lot of abuse, it's also got a 5 year warranty on the frame. Any ideas?
The general rule is they are stiffer and lighter than aluminium. I've read of a few people buying carbon frames direct from China and they've generally been very happy with them unless there is a fault and then they've struggled a bit getting the frame replaced, obviously the issue of distance for resolving problems isn't so much of a problem for you. Aluminium fatigues over time and there is a worry that carbon doesn't do well in a crash, I've heard about breakages with both materials so I don't think either is 100% indestructable but they are both very very strong so I'd choose based on weight, stiffness, ride quality and geometry. If you can get a test ride on a carbon bike to see how it feels compared to yours that would be the best idea.
Hopefully you can see these videos of frame testing
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/santa-cruz-bicycles-test-lab.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xreZdUBqpJs
