Book of Paul H

[stb222]

Which is a harder ride? Lets assume both are 30miles and 1500ft of climbing
1. at 13.2mph avg
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2. at 14.9mph avg
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Too many factors to rate based on what was provided. Road bike?

 

[Paul H]

Too many factors to rate based on what was provided. Road bike?

Yes sir.... road bike

 

[Patrick]

Look at the kilojoules used on strava.

 

[Paul H]

If I wanted to put my TA bike on a prehistoric dumb QR trainer, is it possible with some hacks?

 

[stb222]

If I wanted to put my TA bike on a prehistoric dumb QR trainer, is it possible with some hacks?

1. WHY
2. Yes, they have adapter qr things if the width is correct:

Scicon QR/Thru Axle Adapters for Aerocomfort MTB

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I really don’t know anything about them other than knowing they exist.

 

[Paul H]

1. WHY
2. Yes, they have adapter qr things if the width is correct:

Scicon QR/Thru Axle Adapters for Aerocomfort MTB

Buy Scicon QR/Thru Axle Adapters for Aerocomfort MTB here at ProBikeKit USA. We have great prices on bikes, components and clothing, as well as free delivery available!

www.probikekit.com

I really don’t know anything about them other than knowing they exist.

With new stems on the way, i wanted to get a better fit on my XC bike.
Discovered a couple of thing while fitting the dropbar bike and wanted to apply it on the XC bike.

 

[stb222]

With new stems on the way, i wanted to get a better fit on my XC bike.
Discovered a couple of thing while fitting the dropbar bike and wanted to apply it on the XC bike.

So these are simply to do a self fit on your XC bike?

 

[Paul H]

So these are simply to do a self fit on your XC bike?

Just finding balance by moving around the saddle

 

[stb222]

 

[Paul H]

IDK... maybe I was the only one oblivious but I've only known about moving the saddle back and forth for optimal peddling position. Didn't know about looking for weight balance from hands to butt by moving the saddle.

 

[Paul H]

Stem for the Crux arrived. No boner!!!

Here is my new to me hybrid. Best hybrid I ever had! Cuz its free 😁

 

[stb222]

Stem for the Crux arrived. No boner!!!
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Here is my new to me hybrid. Best hybrid I ever had! Cuz its free 😁
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Crux seat is too far forward 😛

 

[Paul H]

Crux seat is too far forward 😛

Lol
Yeah... it does look too forward but that was my weight balance pt. Once i lose a bit more weight, maybe i can move it back a little.

 

[stb222]

Lol
Yeah... it does look too forward but that was my weight balance pt. Once i lose a bit more weight, maybe i can move it back a little.

I’ll give you $10 towards a fit

 

[Paul H]

I’ll give you $10 towards a fit

No!

 

[Patrick]

my weight balance pt.

what is this wbp you speak of?

i have a 30 lb weight range at this point, and my knee aligned with my toes(ish) with 30deg knee bend aligned down the seat tube hasn't changed a lick.

 

[Paul H]

what is this wbp you speak of?

i have a 30 lb weight range at this point, and my knee aligned with my toes(ish) with 30deg knee bend aligned down the seat tube hasn't changed a lick.

Jump to 6:03 for the long version
Or jump to 8:05 for the short version
Or watch the whole thing.

 

[Mtbdog]

@Paul H HBD 🎂

 

[Paul H]

@Paul H HBD 🎂

Thanks Frank

 

[Juggernaut]

i pop in for a quick catch up session and low and behold, It’s your birthday 🎂. Happy Birthday Paul!