cheesybeanz en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:23:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-661-veggie-knee-and-elbow-pads#post-3035140 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:49:00 +0000 mr frosty 3035140@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>As titled elbows brand new. Knees used once both medium size £30 for both plus postage mail for pics <a href="mailto:curlyeti@yahoo.co.uk">curlyeti@yahoo.co.uk</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/revelations-dual-air-set-up-tips-please/page/2#post-2230697 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:22:46 +0000 the_lecht_rocks 2230697@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>fwiw i also have 2010 float 32 rlc's FIT and some 2011 float 36 rlc's FIT and the revelations are more of a faff to set up, but as TF have said, offer infinite adjustment in comparison....</p> <p>will get more riding time on them before pre-judging <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/revelations-dual-air-set-up-tips-please/page/2#post-2230693 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:20:39 +0000 the_lecht_rocks 2230693@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>ok - i've now done -ve depletion, set +ve, reset -ve and i have my desired 25% sag and slowed down the rebound as well as incrrasing the gate and adding some compression...</p> <p>feels way betterer in the car-park test.</p> <p>now need to go back out and ride / adjust / ride / adjust until i get it set.</p> <p>i see the importance of dialling in the +ve first now tho...... fork sucks down otherwise ! ! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/revelations-dual-air-set-up-tips-please/page/2#post-2230658 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:58:59 +0000 billyboy 2230658@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>...........and lob loads of Fork Juice on them ..frequently </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/revelations-dual-air-set-up-tips-please#post-2230656 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:57:13 +0000 billyboy 2230656@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I've had Revs and Pike dual air forks and I think they are a good advert for .................. FOX FORKS. The good Pikes and revs were the coil versions.</p> <p>RS market the dual airs as infinitely adjustable........Yes.... and you never get a satisfactory result.</p> <p>The best compromise was by following TF Tuned's advice and putting more in the -chamber...but no more than 10psi or the travel will suck down. My own experience suggests you should go for 30/40 psi less than RS recommend for your weight and set the rebound close to the tortoise. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/revelations-dual-air-set-up-tips-please#post-2230610 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:34:12 +0000 shortbread_fanylion 2230610@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Did you make small adjustments each time as PP advises? Based on what I run 145 seems a bit high for your weight. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/revelations-dual-air-set-up-tips-please#post-2230563 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:10:48 +0000 the_lecht_rocks 2230563@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>interesting thread.</p> <p>i'n a Fox man but have inherited a pair of Revelation Dual Air teams.</p> <p>they are lovely and controlled in the mid stroke, not too harsh at all, but i CANNOT get all the travel, even with the correct sag.</p> <p>1'm 180lbs, and have them set at 145psi / 145psi as per the leg recommendations.</p> <p>i tried dropping the pressures, but then the mid stroke control disappeared...............</p> <p>HELP !!</p> <p>TIA </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-black-sheep-ti-29er#post-2118590 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:09:27 +0000 pate 2118590@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Pics and info re: seatpost here too please <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-black-sheep-ti-29er#post-2117050 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:30:08 +0000 Clink 2117050@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Pics and info on forks and seatpost here too please <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-black-sheep-ti-29er#post-2116975 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:14:31 +0000 wwaswas 2116975@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Big Ted - there's a full geometry diagram in the pics. Doesn't show seat tube length but the 'virtual' TT is 22.8 and it's 27.7 from BB to top of saddle. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-black-sheep-ti-29er#post-2116944 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:07:10 +0000 Rik 2116944@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Pics and info of forks and seatpost please.</p> <p>Email in profile </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-black-sheep-ti-29er#post-2116812 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:39:19 +0000 Big Ted 2116812@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>At work so can't access photos but don't think you've mentioned size? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-black-sheep-ti-29er#post-2116679 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:07:45 +0000 jonjones13 2116679@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Just been refurbished by James with brand new Jen Green head badge, frame brushed to near perfection, new decals all round ad lifetime warranty changed over to my name, so any issues, come back through me. Pics and geo here.....</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16346578@N06/sets/72157625518900833/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/16346578@N06/sets/72157625518900833/</a></p> <p>Frame only or complete with brand new (uncut) Black Sheep Ti forks and (2nd hand but mint) Black Sheep Ti seatpost</p> <p>Looking for:<br /> £1200 frame only<br /> £300 forks<br /> £100 seatpost </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-2011669 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:17:48 +0000 iDave 2011669@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Intensity work, is basically high intensity intervals. Yes, you can do in the pool. Basically any cardio exercise mode - run, row, bike etc</p> <p>For resistance I prefer use of dumbells, bodyweight exercises and lots of unstable platforms - swiss balls, balance boards etc.</p> <p>Watch the video in my first post on this thread... only thought of as odd by people who lack understanding of training principles.</p> <p>Email me for the diet... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-2011632 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:08:03 +0000 Archibald 2011632@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Sorry to all in bringing this thread back up but a couple of mundane questions for iDave. </p> <p>You mention you should do intensity and resistance work. </p> <p>What sort of resistance exercise would you advise for someone who rides, swims and surfs (not enough).</p> <p>Intensity I presume this can be done in the pool as well if so how long and how often would you suggest doing this? </p> <p>Also where is this famous iDave diet thread I am really intrigued and also need to lose some poundage.</p> <p>Thanks in advance. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1991259 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:12:33 +0000 SpokesCycles 1991259@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Gyms are for people who don't own bikes. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1991253 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:11:04 +0000 KINGTUT 1991253@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>I think endurance is 50% fitness, 50% state of mind. That's how Eddie Izzard ran all those Marathons without dying. </blockquote></p> <p>From my experience, that's about spot on. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990903 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:40:49 +0000 molgrips 1990903@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Where you need a strong mind is in the 6 months before hand when you have to get out and do another 3 hour sh*t road loop in rush hour rain, not so much during the race. Anyone can get psyched up for the big day, not so much all the little days. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990894 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:38:17 +0000 Surf-Mat 1990894@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Strangely I'm a quick sprinter and 10k runner but pretty average at "middle" distances like 200m, 400m, 800m. </p> <p>I think endurance is 50% fitness, 50% state of mind. That's how Eddie Izzard ran all those Marathons without dying. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990873 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:34:33 +0000 molgrips 1990873@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hmm, all very interesting. For my part, I started training for a 24 hour solo Mayhem and did tons (10-13 hours a week) of base over the winter. I've done more intervals and less base subsequently, and my endurance is definitely not as good.</p> <p>Before doing the base work I could ride for 6 hours fine, so I thought my endurance was good. However I then realised what good endurance really was <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Not disagreeing with you iDave, just relating my experience. I would really love to be able to train well without the long rides because they are hard to fit in these days <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":(" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p><blockquote>If you have a group of 10k runners and you need to know who is the fastest over 10k, time them over 60 metres... it works</blockquote></p> <p>Hmm, maybe it works for 10k runners. I could beat any runner I know over 60m but I'm not even sure if I could run 10k without stopping <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Why does generating excess heat consume calories btw? I'd have thought it was the consuming of calories that cause exceess heat? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990529 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:24:40 +0000 Surf-Mat 1990529@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I swim to be able to swim (and paddle when surfing) better but have never done it for cardio fitness/toning.</p> <p>You want to run, cycle and eat sensibly. Weights help too IMO - I've had many a niggle knocked on the head after a weights session. Through no research or facts at all, it seems to "reset" the muscles and help them recover. </p> <p>I think it gives you a shortcut to doing well in races too - it's a little extra oomph that means you take to new sports really easily as well. </p> <p>Always done weights (since 16ish) and always will until limbs start to fall off. I think they are an essential part of good overall body conditioning.</p> <p>Don't forget to stretch though. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990530 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:24:40 +0000 Surf-Mat 1990530@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Double posting error. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990528 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:24:25 +0000 KINGTUT 1990528@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>Swimming isn't quite so good for weight loss as the water keeps you cool and it's excess heat which is a big calorie consumer - great for muscle conditioning though.</blockquote></p> <p>As I recall that theory is based on outside swimming or in cold water, most indoor pools are around 27 degrees which is warm enough to keep up the calorie burn post exercise.</p> <p>Or something.</p> <p>Pools in Bristol BTW. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990511 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:19:12 +0000 iDave 1990511@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Swimming isn't quite so good for weight loss as the water keeps you cool and it's excess heat which is a big calorie consumer - great for muscle conditioning though.</p> <p>And, it has to be asked, which pool do you use KINGTUT???? <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_eek.gif" title="8O" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990503 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:16:08 +0000 KINGTUT 1990503@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>No no no. Swimming doesn't excite you're neural muscular feedback circuits properly </blockquote></p> <p>It bloody did when two Eastern European girls decided to shower naked in the poolside shower. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990494 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:13:46 +0000 IanMunro 1990494@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>No no no. Swimming doesn't excite you're neural muscular feedback circuits properly and is at least 4.6% less effective than my proven training methods.<br /> My methods also involve beer, which tastes far better than chlorinated water mixed with teenage piss. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990484 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:11:05 +0000 Keva 1990484@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>agreed swimming is ace.</p> <p>Mol... intervals have always worked for me, never had a problem with distance /endurance despite never really doing much of it. How far do you call a long ride - off road ?</p> <p>In my experience the body remembers endurance for far longer than it remembers speed. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990469 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:06:55 +0000 iDave 1990469@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>iDave does have a lot of clue but seems unable or unwilling to get his point over particularly well on here. Which is a shame cos I'd love to know more.</blockquote></p> <p>More unwilling than unable. Take for example relative strength - improving muscle strength without adding bulk. To explain the complexities of training to improve the neural drive rather than muscle fibre growth is not a 2 minute job, and then leads to further questions. In the famous case of fat loss, to get across that reducing body fat is a different issue from becoming efficient at buring body fat became a marathon in itself. It's not my job to do this anymore - though I am seriously considering changing that situation.</p> <p>Virtually every elite endurance athlete on the planet does a large volume of interval training. When I trained riders for the Tour de France, their longest rides were 3 hours, but with intervals within the rides. That was about 16ish years ago and quite revolutionary at the time - 3 stage winners, 2 yellow jersey holders...</p> <p>If you have a group of 10k runners and you need to know who is the fastest over 10k, time them over 60 metres... it works</p> <p>Counter intuitive is usually valid as our intuition is based on misinformation and misunderstanding. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990442 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:58:09 +0000 KINGTUT 1990442@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>I got so confused that I went swimming instead this evening </blockquote></p> <p>Well done, better than wasting your time trying to understand the bickering girls above.</p> <p>Swimming is awesome, combine it with cycling and a good diet and you'll be reet.</p> <p>This is me (can of lager in hand) at my worst..</p> <p><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v75/10/19/693755152/n693755152_607756_330.jpg"></p> <p>and now (please excuse gormless expression)..</p> <p><img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs763.snc4/66355_10150286605760153_693755152_15408179_357082_n.jpg"></p> <p>Shed 2 stone plus just cycling, swimming and watching my diet my fitness has increased markedly I have ridden 12 and 24 hour solos and recently completed an 8 hour solo SS race. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990391 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:46:41 +0000 molgrips 1990391@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>iDave - it's you that doesnt have the clue.</blockquote></p> <p>iDave does have a lot of clue but seems unable or unwilling to get his point over particularly well on here. Which is a shame cos I'd love to know more.</p> <p>As for the OP - I thought I had great endurance until I had a blood lactate test and did a season of base training.</p> <p><blockquote>Intervals improve peak output, not that good for endurance though.<br /> on that note, you should just let it drop, you clearly have no idea</blockquote></p> <p>I'm intrigued. I've found personally that the interval training I've done didn't help my long ride/race endurance, but again I'd be interested to know more.</p> <p>I wonder how much it costs to subscribe to a journal? At this rate I'm going to have to. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1990265 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:16:16 +0000 Keva 1990265@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><em>Intervals improve peak output, not that good for endurance though.</em></p> <p>is, quite frankly, b0ll0x. </p> <p>Lexi... check out the BMF link I posted. Real PT sessions are so much more beneficial to all round fitness and body conditioning than can be achieved in any gym environment.</p> <p>Kev </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1989180 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:10:50 +0000 Surrounded By Zulus 1989180@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>lexiekay - what you need to know is that there are a thousand ways to skin a cat. Plenty of dogma and poor quality trainers out there. Go and try a few things and find out what you enjoy doing. If you find something you enjoy, you are way more likely to keep at it and that is the only way you will get improvements. Have fun with it. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1989147 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:03:19 +0000 lexiekay 1989147@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Er okay didnt mean to start a forum fight...<br /> I got so confused that I went swimming instead this evening <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> <br /> Thanks for all the replies though, I'm going to do a bit of research I think. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1989142 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:01:40 +0000 iDave 1989142@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>Intervals improve peak output, not that good for endurance though.</blockquote></p> <p>on that note, you should just let it drop, you clearly have no idea... I'm out. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1989133 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:00:45 +0000 Surrounded By Zulus 1989133@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I get that bit, but whats the science behind it?</p> <p>OP "said" she had no problem with endurance, but then went onto say that she had a problem climbing hills - hence the building base fitness thing. </p> <p>Intervals improve peak output, not that good for endurance though.</p> <p>I like to think of fitness like a pyramid. Build a bigger base and you can build the whole thing a lot higher....</p> <p>As for the why I dont work as a PT - bigger fish to fry. I prefer rehab work. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1989128 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:59:42 +0000 The Southern Yeti 1989128@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Damn your edit iDave. I had an original thought for a minute or two there! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1989111 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:55:19 +0000 The Southern Yeti 1989111@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I can understand that logic. You're not involved in a profession as you believe that your fellow professionals are incompetent and you're one of the few who knows what they're on about.</p> <p>Actually, no I can't, surely you'd have clients literally sprinting to you? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1989106 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:53:21 +0000 iDave 1989106@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Enancing neural drive improves strength without adding bulk, ie body weight, but then you knew that being a PT with certificates and that....</p> <p>The OP said she has no problem with endurance, so your wittering about base fitness?????</p> <p>Do you know that intervals improve cardiac output more than steady state cardio work?</p> <p>EDIT - your assessment of the PT industry gives a big opportunity to PTs who can do it right? Surely? You don;t do it because others are no good at it?? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1989098 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:51:25 +0000 Surrounded By Zulus 1989098@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Yeti. I am qualified as a personal trainer, but dont do it much because I think the profession is full of folk that don't have a clue what they're doing. Full of people that appear to be intent on injuring people. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/help-with-a-gym-workout-please/page/3#post-1989066 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:45:53 +0000 Surrounded By Zulus 1989066@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>So why are you not aiming for increasing base fitness then? I'm interested to know.<br /> Also want to know about the increased neural drive thing. Particularly regarding the OP's scenario. </p>