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Thanks David, Actually I try and train close 100 rpm. I can usually keep it up there close on the track, but when I get on the road (and race other people) it seems to drop. Maybe because it averages in coasting time where cadence is zero?? I'll have to look into that. Sebring was 84 (but if I...

Gosh Ratz - you sure have it all together, with numbers and everything.... as expected - you are the Cruzbike King assembler.... But just one question ..... - if you reverse step #10, don't you just end up with what you started with? :eek::rolleyes::confused:;):) Sorry, I just could not resist

Not exactly sure what you are asking: But if you need to cut the "slider" (the piece that 'slides' into the boom), which is the piece that you want to cut (the smaller diameter piece), then you will probably have to minimally unhook your FD cable, release the skewer, and loosen the clam-shell...

It's kind of a balancing act. It may take several iterations of changes to get what you like and what feels good. You also have to take into account your pedaling style. If you really point your toes as far forward as possible (like Maria P), then you can probably handle a little longer cranks...

Bob, pictures are worth a thousand words - sometime even more... :) So get in your best cycling kit and get us a couple pictures! Also as noted above, many people (of shorter stature) find it necessary to shorten their boom. I did. You can probably wack a good 4" off of it and 95% people would...

Hi Bob, Congrats on the new V20! Welcome to the Tribe! Do a search on this forum for "crank length" . You will find a ton of help. It sounds like you will need shorter cranks. I did. I ride 140's now and they are very nice! Knees do not hurt, legs don't flail all over the place at 110 rpm, and...

You beat me too it Jon - I was thinking the exact same thing!

This number is pretty close - at least within 5-10% but only after garmin (or strava) has enough data. They still basically use your best 1 hour average wattage - maybe tweaked a little. Those books each have ways of estimating your FTP with different "shorter" durations. Some do 2x8min at max...

Hi Jason, Now that you have made the large investment in the pedals, make a small investment in a couple of books. I suggest: The power meter handbook by Joe Friel The Cyclist's Training Bible by Joe Friel Training and Racing with a Power Meter, by Allen Hunter You can get all three of them on...

Who says I'm not?;) I have a nice set of zipp 404 650's. But I guess I need to get tubeless versions, right? Several of my bikes have at least one 650. What is "650b"? Does the "b" stand for better? or tubeless version? If so, I'm in!

Here are also the links to all the videos I shot from the front of my bike while racing. Enjoy 2016 FL Challenge 1 Mile Sprint 2016 FL Challenge 20 minute stock race 2016 FL Challenge 200 foot flying Sprint 2016 FL Challenge Last Man out stock race 2016 FL Challenge 200 Meter Sprint on...

Here is my write-up on my experiences at the 2016 HPRA Florida Challenge. Enjoy https://www.dropbox.com/s/m321iabou2bsrh5/2016%20HPRA%20Florida%20Challenge%20%E2%80%93%20Race%20Report%20%E2%80%93%20Larry%20Oslund.pdf?dl=0

I really like this one! Your details are incredible Ratz - you must have a cushy job where you can spend all day playing with bike parts - I'll bet you're in tight with the owner! :p

It is pretty nice. The track is very wide - but the surface I would not characterize as smooth, and in many places there are huge holes and cracks to navigate. The main roads are OK, not chip-seal, but are pretty rough in many places. The track I heard is going to be re-paved by next year. The...

Jon, I know you'll do it, and wait expectantly for the results. I'm still praying that you can one day come to the USA for a race with us. If not, we'll have to come there to you.. :)

OK - here is my Video of the first 84 minutes or so of the Sebring race. I had a Garmin VIRB camera mounted to the front of my bike, so you can just see my feet go by. It's too bad the battery died and I was not able to get more. Of course 84 minutes is a lot to sit and watch unless you're on...

Thanks Slim - Yes - that Ice head rest looks pretty nice! I think I 'll get one and give it a try

After Sebring - A friend down in Florida found at least one "rough" imperfection in my CF tri-spoke wheel upon close inspection. One spot appeared to be on the outside edge of the rim and I could see where this could slowely but surely compromise a tube, even full of sealant. The other area was...

What Jon just said! Great read!

Thanks Hardy - It was my honor to meet you and Connie, and of course congrats on your Century and your "featured" article on Cruzbike. I just love what you two have been able to make also for the Cruzbikes. Yes - Jon, I am done falling. Getting too old for that stuff. I pray I have seen the end...