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by joe19
Sun Oct 30, 2022 9:19 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: The journey from small guy to teenager...
Replies: 1587
Views: 62833

Re: The journey from small guy to teenager...

Big owch, hope he heals quick!
by joe19
Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: 2021, riding mileage and updates
Replies: 372
Views: 16959

Re: 2021, riding mileage and updates

Had a bit of a pop at my 5 min power today. Interesting results.

Previous PB (2018)
284 @ 5 mins @ 80kg = 3.55

Today
272 @ 5 mins @ 72kg = 3.77

Should probably get back into some Zwift races again!
by joe19
Fri May 07, 2021 5:27 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: Another year, another 5-2... starting, well, right now.
Replies: 43
Views: 1884

Re: Another year, another 5-2... starting, well, right now.

Very nice progress! I've started a little IF (16 hours a day). Basically skip brekkie :thumbup:
by joe19
Fri May 07, 2021 5:22 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: First bouncy bike!
Replies: 12
Views: 699

Re: First bouncy bike!

Shop gave me some new bolts today which should fix it.

The seat came attached from the factory apparently. Shop just puts the dropper in.
by joe19
Sun May 02, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: First bouncy bike!
Replies: 12
Views: 699

Re: First bouncy bike!

Well, less fun stuff has started. The saddle was +5 degrees (so nose up). Tried to fix ... The front bolt/clamp was not tight and basically rounded (prob why it wasn't tight). The rear was cross threaded. I'm a baboon when it comes to mechanical stuff. But even I don't mess this stuff up :shock: Wil...
by joe19
Sun May 02, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: First bouncy bike!
Replies: 12
Views: 699

Re: First bouncy bike!

Not sure I have the skills to comment on Fork or Shock :lol: It felt very plush though. Much more speed downhill than previous. I didn't go far (15mi) as the setup needs fixing, could feel my hamstring complaining. What kinda tyre pressure do you run for ridgeway stuff? I Kept it low (30) on the HT ...
by joe19
Sun May 02, 2021 4:40 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: First bouncy bike!
Replies: 12
Views: 699

Re: First bouncy bike!

First ride was a success! Didn't crash and nothing fell off.

It amazing how smooth and comfy it is. Tons more confidence downhill too.

Saddle is a PITA though. Need to have a fiddle with that.
by joe19
Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:57 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: First bouncy bike!
Replies: 12
Views: 699

Re: First bouncy bike!

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by joe19
Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:57 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: First bouncy bike!
Replies: 12
Views: 699

Re: First bouncy bike!

Few pic. No drama with the pick up, just not sure I'll be able to ride until Sun/Mon. The carbon is an interesting look!

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by joe19
Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: First bouncy bike!
Replies: 12
Views: 699

Re: First bouncy bike!

I'll just be happy with not crashing!
by joe19
Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: First bouncy bike!
Replies: 12
Views: 699

First bouncy bike!

So thanks to a modified cycle scheme at work I decided to get a FS bike. Never owned one before, and the HT is getting on a bit now. So picking this up tomorrow: https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/epic-evo-comp/p/175240?color=281553-175240&searchText=94820-5002 I didn't think it was going to happ...
by joe19
Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:26 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: 2021, riding mileage and updates
Replies: 372
Views: 16959

Re: 2021, riding mileage and updates

Nice ride today up and down the ridgeway and village. Its quite bumpy out there!

Lovely though.
by joe19
Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: Another year, another 5-2... starting, well, right now.
Replies: 43
Views: 1884

Re: Another year, another 5-2... starting, well, right now.

Good luck! Hope you are on the mend.

I put on about 8kg over Covid. Have been chipping away via walking and cycling.
by joe19
Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: Bells ?
Replies: 24
Views: 1107

Re: Bells ?

Yeah, not sure how else to make folks aware? Even a bell doesn't work half the time.
by joe19
Tue Apr 13, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: Zwift, riding and racing.... update thread, info thread, motivational thread.
Replies: 278
Views: 18275

Re: Zwift, riding and racing.... update thread, info thread, motivational thread.

It works for me, but does hold you in a very specific position. I'd like to get something more conventional at some point, so I can shift about a bit more. But it's not high up the list considering this one has worked for years++

I really don't like the look of it :sick:
by joe19
Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: Zwift, riding and racing.... update thread, info thread, motivational thread.
Replies: 278
Views: 18275

Re: Zwift, riding and racing.... update thread, info thread, motivational thread.

New toy in the pain cave, a Rocker Plate! Moves both side to side and forwards and back

Can feel it in my core! Didn't crash which was nice.


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https://www.facebook.com/Omnirocker/
by joe19
Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:27 am
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: New HRM, the least obtrusive one ever !
Replies: 23
Views: 1109

Re: New HRM, the least obtrusive one ever !

Then tells you how tired you are etc each morning. Has a monthly fee though :( Do you not know that already by how tired you are ? Sometimes! I've found the data handy though. People have found it can help highlight Covid before symptoms which is a plus point too. https://www.whoop.com/how-whoop-is...
by joe19
Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: Cycling / Running / Gym / Rowing / Exercise
Topic: New HRM, the least obtrusive one ever !
Replies: 23
Views: 1109

Re: New HRM, the least obtrusive one ever !

Yeah it tracks

Active HR
Resting HR (sleep stuff at night)
Heart Rate Variability (the main things)
Respiratory Rate

Then tells you how tired you are etc each morning. Has a monthly fee though :(