DarrenSmith

I have been using rotor rings for around a year. I can say that they do work. have also heard people say they hate them, and i was actuallly given my first set by someone that did not like them. It is actually up to you wether they will work. My short answer: I love mine, and yes I will buy them again. Downside: Expensive to have on training bike, race bike, and MTB. As long as you don't expect them to "magically increase your power", but they do have very valuable benifits. you will actually lose power innitially becouse your muscles are not used to the different pedalstroke. As you train them you will then gain efeciency, you will be able to develop more power around the top and bottom of the pedalstoke, as opposed to mostly up and down strokes. I have been argued with many times, becouse people say that you should rather get a track bike, and learn to "pedal properly". They ae not a substitute to forming a good pedalstroke (eg pedaling through a full cicle, like you would with only one leg.), but rather "in addition". Your legs will never be able to pedal in perfect cricles, you will always have a more even pedalstroke with oval rings vs circular, no matter how hard you train. I hope this is of value to you. Regards Darren

HaHaHa... Ja.. on a good day!

At the end of the day you want the most data, and use that information to train smarter. At the end of the day you want the most data, and use that information to train smarter. You have to train it the way you are most comfortable.

Yes HR is used to measure decoupling in aerobic rides, but HR gives you another view into what your body is doing, eg. You can actually track progress and fatigue on a daily basis, you can also see what parts of each ride you work harder to produce the same wattage (weak areas), and wattage vs Hr on specific climbs on different days, etc. As well as if say, you are doing 1 min intervals, obviously your heart rate is going to climb the whole min, but you can actual look at where it climbs quicker at a constant wattage (and also where wattage drops). If your HR climbs after X min, etc. It is also more accurate to use HR than using power for aerobic work. Just measuring specific CP zones gives you a very "narrow" view, a 20 min test (or your FTP) only tells you how strong you are at 20min or 60min. "Training and racing with a power meter" and "The cyclist training bible" are good books to read. There are also a lot of good articals on the training peaks site, as well as the wattage forums.

Always seems to be just interest in "Power training". HR is neglected to the point of non existence, everyone seems to think it does not matter, but it is just as (and in some cases more) important than power... You should be doing your testing for HR as much as you are for pwr. Hijack off.

Politics ruin cycling... Sick of it all.

That's what insurance is for....

I believe it is wrong not to stop for anyone, hot..er.. I mean lady or not. But... it ticks me off when you have people pitching at at a small group ride, with nothing of any kind, eg. They are told its a 5h ride, but they don't bring spares, food, or even money. Then you get a "I will give you a bar tomorrow" or they get a flat, and "I'll give you a tube and bomb". Needless to say you never get anything. It may not be a lot of money, but when you are constantly "sponsoring" everyone, it adds up. It is your responsibility to carry/pay for your own stuff. I am happy to help if you have forgotten something, but then replace it... or at least offer. I have been helped many times after getting 2 flats, etc. But I always replace it. Take your own spares... You know who you are...

It is only acceptable to roll through a red light when: It is 4:30am. You have stopped. There are NO cars approaching the intersection. The pressure plate does not pick you up. NO exceptions...

Why would anyone stop for a pedestrian?? when I did my driving test i got to the crossing, and the examiner then told me "go, she can wait (the big mamma)" .

If you know Jevandre... you know he will fight through it! The start of a very long road to recovery With lots of help and support from friends and family, he is in very good hands!

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