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Stefan Mikes reacted to RabH's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with
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After a rubbish June I'm making up for lost time in July with 490 miles from 5 rides already, an average of 98 miles! :eek: My June... -
Stefan Mikes reacted to dodgeman's post in the thread 2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos with Sad.
I rode 12 miles today for an errand. It could have waited but it seemed like a good reason for a bike ride. There is smoke here in...
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When it comes to saddles, posts and their adjustments, everyone has different requirements for a "comfortable" ride. From personal...
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I’m puttering in the same playground with my new bike. I’m using the same suspension seat post that I had on the SL1 but the initial...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Cycologist's post in the thread Saddle height: The deciding factor? with Like.
It's interesting how the smallest changes can make a big difference. I use a goniometer to measure leg angle and adjusted my seat...
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many studies! technically it is true, of course, but the difference is nowhere near as significant as the 50% increase in power you get...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread What’s your preferred cadence?.I have named several reasons to ride at a higher cadence and none of them mentioned a higher speed :) The article mentioned some random...
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Stefan Mikes reacted to mrgold35's post in the thread Saddle height: The deciding factor? with Like.
I have to go by feel for my seat height (mainly any left knee pain when my saddle is to low). I usually factor in: - shoe stiffness...
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread What’s your preferred cadence?.Pedalling an e-bike at the cadence of 90 is not tiresome at all once you have got used to is. The leg power delivered to the bike is...
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Get on your bike and hold it up against a wall, take the chain off and pedal at 90...you'll soon be tired without going anywhere.
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Stefan Mikes reacted to Jeremy McCreary's post in the thread What’s your preferred cadence? with Like.
That 120 rpm is impressive, but I think it's pretty common among racers, no? I'm still pedaling reasonably smoothly and producing useful...
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80-120
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Another data point for knee health: my wife is a natural 50-60. When she mentions knees, I coach her up to 80 and the pain goes away.
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Stefan Mikes replied to the thread stompandgo's Pinarello Nytro E5 Allroad build thread.I meant, you use your derailleur connected to the e-bike motor. Mine is not.
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Stefan Mikes reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread stompandgo's Pinarello Nytro E5 Allroad build thread with Like.
Yes, I have the three ANT+ e-bike sensors loaded.