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| bio | website | recumbent.co.uk |
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| location | Consett, United Kingdom | |
| age | 48 | |
| visits | member for | 2 years, 8 months |
| seen | Oct 12 '12 at 8:37 | |
| stats | profile views | 26 |
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Sep 16 |
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Where is the best place to carry water (back or bike)? My preference is to use the hydration pack on the bike - but this only really works because the bike in question is a recumbent and I can fit the pack behind the seat (-: If doing distance on an upright I have a rucksack that I carry the hydration pack in - because it makes "little and often" easier, even when the bike has a panier rack too (and I will by choice put anything else heavy in a panier!) |
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Sep 16 |
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Where is the best place to carry water (back or bike)? Pros don't use camelbacks for road races because they go through more fluid than can reasonable be carried, topping up from their support car as they go. Some do, however, use them for time trials (there is occaisionally some discussion about whether this is legal for aerodynamic reasons). Road riders copy the pros... Oh one more thing, as phrased this is somewhat subjective - the "valid" question would be along the lines of "what are the pros and cons of carrying water on a bike or in a hydration pack. |
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Sep 16 |
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How can I carry a tripod on my bike? I agree it wants to go on the rear rack. I think that being able to carry it more or less vertical is proably the ideal (once upon a time you could, in the netherlands at least, buy a carrier for a McClaren style pushchair...) |
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Sep 14 |
awarded | Scholar |
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Sep 14 |
accepted | How do I calculate spoke length? |
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Sep 13 |
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How do you measure your cadence? Exactly - a cycle computer with cadence capability makes things easy, some will let you set alarms (for too high or too low) too. The actual mechanism is simply another magnet and sensor similar to that used for speed. |
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Sep 13 |
answered | What cadence should I aim for? |
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Sep 12 |
answered | What is the best floor pump? |
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Sep 12 |
answered | What are the most effective methods of bicycling advocacy? |
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Sep 12 |
awarded | Commentator |
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Sep 12 |
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How do I calculate spoke length? Ok, I deserve that - but allow that "rim" is now a bit weird (in that you can't just take the rim size and use that to define your length because rims are now so varied). |
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Sep 11 |
awarded | Student |
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Sep 11 |
asked | How do I calculate spoke length? |
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Sep 5 |
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Mountain Bike on Paved Roads Can't entirely agree about the suspension - yes it may absorb some energy (depends a bit on the suspension) but the general condition of the roads (and cycle paths) is such in many places that if you have suspension you may well benefit from it to some degree (yes you probably wouldn't want the weight on a bike specifically intended for road use but if you've already got the weight you its not black and white). (I say "probably" 'cos I rather like the no-squat suspension on my SpeedMachine recumbent!) |
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Sep 5 |
answered | Are there any recumbent tricycles that can be transported with a normal car? |
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Sep 5 |
answered | What's your most useful cycle accessory? |
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Aug 30 |
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Can I use a gas station pump on a bike tire? Several bicycle pumps - ideally you need a track pump or similar to keep where you store your bike, check the pressures regularly (when I was commuting by bike I did it once a week when I got home) and a pump you carry with on the bike because, if one is not racing, then its just sensible to carry a pump and a few other bits with you at all times |
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Aug 28 |
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How can you speed a road-bike up? @Tim he didn't ask how to go faster he asked how to make the bike faster. |
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Aug 26 |
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How can you speed a road-bike up? Of course training matters. But that doesn't answer the question - I'd suggest that the site will struggle to work if every time someone asks a valid question the response is don't bother, train... and worse its not entirely true as some bikes are faster than others - gearing aside, lighter and better kit may make a difference. Absolutely improve the engine - that will usually make the most difference - but that doesn't mean that other things won't |
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Aug 26 |
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How can you speed a road-bike up? We should aim early to stop with the "get fitter" answers. Its a given that the engine is the most important thing but after that it is a simple fact that changes to a bike can make it faster - a simple roll down test with knobblies and with smooth tyres will demonstrate this. Aerodynamics are not to be sneezed at. Heck, most people will see a progression from platforms -> toe-clips -> clipless pedals. If you don't like the question add a comment but if you're going to answer then address the question |
