@Roady isn't your turbo smart with PM built in?
Good point, aiming for same segment times on something steep enough I ride it the 'same way'. Thanks!Or maybe more seriously.. choose a hill segment on Zwift and ride up it to the same time.
Keep at it, returning to riding is always going to hurt, especially if going that deep and doing that! Recovery may take longer too, depending on the fatigue. Keep going you'll bounce back well if able to bonk the first ride!1st proper ride this year last weekend, bar the odd potter about with my little boy. Wow did I bonk bad surprisingly recovered and ready for another now though
Yup. But after some initial issues with belt tension and figures all over the place I changed the tension arm. It seemed to settle, then progressively got worse. I then found the issue with the collapsed bearing in the freehub, took that out and running 1 bearing got a massive boost. Replaced the freehub and got a drop again. Seemed to be stable, then started fluctuating again so found another issue causing the belt to slip. Changed the belt and fixed the issue, but it's still all over the place. Couple all of that through the cold/freezing nights I think was throwing the numbers even further. So I've gone the PWM route to get some stable numbers until the weather settles down a bit more and I'll see if the Flux then does.@Roady isn't your turbo smart with PM built in?
My point of reference has to be the 4iiii. It's been consistent outside so have to consider it just as consistent inside. Now if I can get the Flux consistent alongside it I'll be happy!Ah, then you're buggered unless you can borrow some vectors or a smart trainer to have a stable point of reference.
Talk about going too far! I dread to think what you actually do in the hot weather?! NSFW?!
Even when I was heading out in the 30+ degrees rides last year/year before, I had arm warmers and usually a light gilet on...
I usually do RP once or twice a week and it's horrendous sometimes. Especially those recent winter days where the sun came out followed by thousands of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Really annoys me when I try and do a fast lap, only to grind to a halt right at the end by one of the car parks.Hence my point about sleeveless jerseys...
We're very different people then in 30 degrees last year I was in the thinnest vest I could find, lycra shorts (didn't have bib shorts at this point) and ankle socks
And I was still far too warm.
Decided to go up to Richmond park today as assumed, being a weekday it would be fairly quiet... Nope so busy, and so many cars!
https://strava.app.link/ueS0nLYJieb
Still got 4 laps in then hooned it home! Was the perfect temperature in bib shorts jersey and long socks this time...
I usually do RP once or twice a week and it's horrendous sometimes. Especially those recent winter days where the sun came out followed by thousands of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Really annoys me when I try and do a fast lap, only to grind to a halt right at the end by one of the car parks.
Christ your average speed is fast ! What were your lap times at RP? And what bib shorts do you have? Need to upgrade my cheap cycling shorts.
I really rate the FS260 shorts. I have the SL Pros too but prefer the FS260. Think I've got 3-4 pairs. Better than the Castelli and Rapha shorts I've got too.Bib Shorts are Dhb Aerons. I think I'm going to invest in some Enduras though as they're not the best!
Hence my point about sleeveless jerseys...
We're very different people then in 30 degrees last year I was in the thinnest vest I could find, lycra shorts (didn't have bib shorts at this point) and ankle socks
And I was still far too warm.
Decided to go up to Richmond park today as assumed, being a weekday it would be fairly quiet... Nope so busy, and so many cars!
https://strava.app.link/ueS0nLYJieb
Still got 4 laps in then hooned it home! Was the perfect temperature in bib shorts jersey and long socks this time...
Which one? Up to Richmond gate? Sawyer's. Forever headwind. Good conditions is a light NE wind that pushes you up that hill15-16 minutes, Christ on a bike. I was trying to get sub 25 mins (anticlockwise as I hate that horrible hill by the junction gate) last week
Broomfield Hill by the Robin Hood Gate. I have done it a few times but boy it's short but steep (for me). I find the ride more enjoyable anticlockwise (I start at the Roehampton gate) as the first quarter is a nice slow incline, the second you can absolutely bomb it down (providing there aren't tens of cars trying to park), the third has that nice short climb in the woods and the final quarter is a nice gentle sprint. Amazing the difference better weather and a spring-cleaned bike can make with lap times, bring on the summer.Which one? Up to Richmond gate? Sawyer's. Forever headwind. Good conditions is a light NE wind that pushes you up that hill
Broomfield Hill by the Robin Hood Gate. I have done it a few times but boy it's short but steep (for me). I find the ride more enjoyable anticlockwise (I start at the Roehampton gate) as the first quarter is a nice slow incline, the second you can absolutely bomb it down (providing there aren't tens of cars trying to park), the third has that nice short climb in the woods and the final quarter is a nice gentle sprint. Amazing the difference better weather and a spring-cleaned bike can make with lap times, bring on the summer.
Considering attempting my first 100mi this weekend - eeek!
It's starting to cross my mind, yes. It's my first bike as an adult and my decision was somewhat limited by availability last summer. Nor was I planning to get into cycling so much - but for a hybrid, it's relatively light (10.4 kg) and I have done a few 120-135 km rides on it before without too much hassle.That's some distance on a hybrid. Have you considered investing in a road bike? So much quicker and comfortable for cycling distances!
It's starting to cross my mind, yes. It's my first bike as an adult and my decision was somewhat limited by availability last summer. Nor was I planning to get into cycling so much - but for a hybrid, it's relatively light (10.4 kg) and I have done a few 120-135 km rides on it before without too much hassle.
Plus whilst I predominantly ride on the road, any chance I can get to go off-road - I will take it . The speed factor is the most appealing so far, but I can always get a 2nd bike/replace down the road......