[bob_c]

Maybe the chat output could provide more explanation.
e.g. “you completed a high intensity session yesterday and you have 3h available today. Based on your overall goal to improve your 20 minute power, today a zone 2 ride with 4×10 min tempo efforts is recommended”

[bob_c]

I think the feedback is harsh. Presumably the tone/language can be easily changed by editing the “agent” config.

Adaptive training is great for people with variable schedules – I use Xert and use the adaptive training advisor, which is essentially “what’s the best workout I could do today, given training history, time available and training goals?”.

Maybe you should consider what you believe are your USPs. For example, what does the chat function provide – in terms of value to the user – over and above the adaptive training features available on Xert, Trainerroad, Join etc?

[bob_c]

Thanks all – much appreciated

Thanks all – much appreciated! Based on the comments I’ll probably pass. It seems like it’s much too loud to alert pedestrians (I’d use a bell anyway), and too odd-sounding to reliably alert drivers!

[bob_c]

Think of the bike and the

Think of the bike and the rider as a single system with only inputs and outputs.

Instantaneous:

No change in mass – the water is not leaving the bike-rider system

Over time, though….

• Loss of water through evaporative cooling i.e. sweating
• Loss of water through exhalation, excretion etc
• Loss of mass of rider due to energy expenditure (mass-energy equivalence – miniscule effect compared to dehydration mass change!)

[bob_c]

Great, thanks for that. The

Great, thanks for that. The chart is very useful too – I hadn’t seen it before. I have 11-32 at the back anyway so it’s within range.

I suppose the large cog lower limit must be something to do with the geometry of the derailleur and length of B screw not allowing the upper jockey wheel to get close enough to a cassette cog <32T when in the low limit position. In practice, this probably doesn’t make much difference and could also be typical Shimano conservatism based on worst-case assumptions on derailleur hanger design.

[bob_c]

https://datadiversions

https://datadiversions.shinyapps.io/ride100/

This site says it should be updated within a few days with the 2019 data

[bob_c]

Same here on Chrome mobile,
Same here on Chrome mobile, along with the annoyingly-placed “Smartphone” button that I desperately try to avoid pressing (it seems to break everything)

[bob_c]

I have a Carbonda CFR 505
I have a Carbonda CFR 505 which does exactly what you describe. You have to order the frameset direct from the manufacturer but for a small fee you can design your own paintwork, then you get to choose all the bits to build it up. It has clearance for 700cx40 or 650bx47 and has been a great to ride on trips up to 150 miles on road and some shorter mixed terrain trips. The geometry is close to a normal road bike so I also use it for club training sessions at Hillingdon circuit.

[bob_c]

Carbonda CFR-505
Carbonda CFR-505

[bob_c]

I use gravel king SK 32mm set

I use gravel king SK 32mm set up tubeless on some 23mm internal width rims. They measure 34-35mm and have been fast and comfortable for road/path riding – wider rims make a big difference. I assume the smooth ones Thelma mentioned might seem a bit faster but these have been great for winter riding. 

[bob_c]

I’m trying – with so far no
I’m trying – with so far no success apart from scammers – to sell my condor fratello frameset. Could be of interest if you’re over 6ft and would be way under budget.

[bob_c]

Their aluminium rims are
Their aluminium rims are normally Kinlin. This is the same as the Cycle Clinic own brand so I would think the quality is pretty good.

[bob_c]

Get some dry suit ankle seals

Get some dry suit ankle seals or use some marigold cuffs (black, yellow or pink – your choice) to direct the water to flow onto the outside of the shoe instead of straight into it.

[bob_c]

It depends. If you make sure
It depends. If you make sure you’re buying products that are on offer in one of the perennial sales then you can get some good bargains. I haven’t bought a bike from there though so can’t comment on them.

Stuff that I have bought that is excellent:
On one bib shorts £18
Merino baselayer with coolmax back £13
USB rechargeable flashing lights with 50h battery £5
Hi vis Roubaix arm warmers £5
Merino socks £3
105 chainset and brakes – cheaper than anywhere else

Stuff that’s rubbish:
Phone waterproof case that split £2
Zefal bottle £2

I’ve put the prices to show that as long as you buy at the right time it won’t break the bank if it turns out to be rubbish.

[bob_c]

If there is still noticeable
If there is still noticeable tension in the cable when you’re trying to get into the 11t then it’s likely to be cable tension; if the cable is loose but it’s still not shifting then it’s the limit screw.

You probably know all these steps I but I’d probably start again with the rear derailleur setup:
1. Disconnect cable and wind in adjuster
2. Use limit screw to line up derailleur on 11t
3. Reconnect cable
4. Wind out adjuster until you can shift 11t-12t-11t smoothly
5. Shift into lowest gear, adjust limit screw
6. Fine tune tension

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