TNT1 Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 The topic is a bit misleading, almost thought this was ghey porn! I need more tinfoil.
Smolly Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 I need more tinfoil.Don't forget, shiny side out!
nuge Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 should a 73kg guy always beat a 87kg? no, the 73kg guy should let the 87kg guy win every once in a while, you know, good sportsmanship and all that. next question?
JGR Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 If you deflate his tyres while he doesnt notice you should win
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Crikey. You're nearly two of me. Rofl. And yes, that does mean that I SUCK up the hills.
Lucky Luke. Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 whoever has the motorbike wins. or the 12" dong. motorbike takes precedence, unless it's a cockslapping competition.
Wayne Potgieter Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Depends who is wearing a powerbalance bracelet.
RockCoach Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 When I was 83kg, very fit and racing vets fairly seriously, I regularly used to put a professional 68kg rider away in the right circumstances. These circumstances would be a long fast downhill into a dip followed by a short steep climb. I just kept the power on all the way up the otherside in a maximal effort without losing too much speed.
Wyatt Earp Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 HI All - I have "friendly debate" raging with a mate..... I weigh in at 87kg's....my friend weighs in at 73kg both of us are in pretty good nick, we ride mtb and road, do events, train in the gym and essentially 5-6 times a week we are training or riding. The question is who should win in a race? be it road or mtb? terrain I'm sure will play a role as will distance and vertical gain. both bikes(mtb) are highly spec'ed although one is a 29er hard tail(for me the heavier guy) and the other 26 is a dual sus.(the 29er is lighter than the dual sus) Both road bikes are also highly speced. As mentioned above - should the 73kg guy always win all things being equal? and if not where do you see the advantages/disadvantages one way or the other..... The one who received the better genetic inheritance will be the better of the two. Brian Fantana 1
Guest Travis. Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 The one who received the better genetic inheritance will be the better of the two. I fully agree with Anton. My mate's about 13kg lighter than me, and a few cm taller. I do my weights in the gym while he swims. We both cycle about the same, when we exercise we're about the same. My natural fitness is way more than his, as when we're both unfit, he can't stay with me. But in the end when it comes down to it (both fit), I have more stamina. He normally gets a quicker start, but I maintain my speed and even get faster throughout. I'm able to push my limits and find them, while he is unable to do this. He simply cannot push himself harder than what feels safe in his mind. So, it's all about genetics, and the way you can grit through the tiredness/pain.
King_Crispy Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 Im about 10Kgs heavier than Eldron.He kicked my ass the other day at Modders. Your lightweight mate is gonna kick your ass. Go on diet. Get a SS Train more Kick his ass
G-Unit Posted August 28, 2012 Posted August 28, 2012 The other way to beat him is to get a bike that is 14kg lighter than his.
Squier Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Power to weight ratio is the biggest contributing factor, but there are so many variables that come into play that it is actually impossible to say. All things being equal (which is impossible given fitness, natural ability, mental toughness, etc); if he is 10% lighter than you, you need to be able to exert 10% more power than he is to be able to keep up. So, theoretically, if he is riding on a flat road at 300w, you need to be riding at 330w. However, being able to sustain 30w more over an extended period of time means that you need to be fitter than he is or just significantly stronger so that the you can put out the additional power at the same exertion level of your competitor. Reading this again I should've just agreed with the people that told you to get on your bike and race... Let's Ride 1
IdeJongh Posted August 29, 2012 Posted August 29, 2012 Natural ability is a beeatch! My mate packs on between 12-15kgs more than me, we both do similar training and he whoops my ass....always. I hate you mother nature. Wyatt Earp 1
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