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    Recumbent-DF transformer

    Has anyone ever designed a bike that could be transformed quickly from a recumbent to a DF and vice-versa? The use case would be a hilly century or double-century, where I'd want to have a DF when climbing big hills, but a recumbent for the rest of it. I'd want a bike that could be transformed...
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    Diet: Low Carb and Ultra Cycling

    Yes, my power output on the climbs earlier in the ride was above my aerobic threshold. But power output during flats and descents was below. For the hill where I ran out of gas I really couldn't put out more than my aerobic threshold; too much discomfort. 5600 feet over the 71 miles. So a...
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    Diet: Low Carb and Ultra Cycling

    I rode the Marin Century yesterday, and attempted to do it without fuel, just Nuun-infused water. But I ran out of gas at mile 83. I stopped at the top of a hill, found some shade under a tree, wolfed down two Cliff Bars, and sucked down a lot of water from my hydration bladder. That gave me...
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    extremely steep hill climb

    My small ring is a 34t Q-ring. I have a 10-42 MTB cassette for hills, and 145mm cranks for my knees. I don’t get slippage on clean, dry pavement even if the grade is well into double digits.
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    Rotor Q-ring advice

    A 10-42 MTB cassette should make the 50/34 work fine.
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    Diet: Low Carb and Ultra Cycling

    I rode 71 miles with 5600 feet of climbing without eating! I could've gone farther, but had to get back in time for a dinner reservation. Very cool.
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    Diet: Low Carb and Ultra Cycling

    What are good fueling options for long rides (>80 miles) on a keto diet?
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    Taking On The Hour Record - On A Penny Farthing?!

    The precursor to the Cruzbike!
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    Silvio S30 STOLEN

    I commute to Downtown Oakland by bike. If you post a photo here it might help in case I see it. -Cliff
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