Topic: The Cycling Thread

[blotter]

I like those, good excuse to drop by the shop  I just used my hiking shoes and a good pair of socks.

that's what I do for now.   I've got a pair of flat pedals I swap with the clipless and use my hiking boots.
but this winter I think I'm going to invest in a good pair of winter cycling boots!

[RunsinLight]

How can I tell what the thinest size of tires I can put on my bike are (14 Giant Escape 2)?

I asked at the bike shop where I bought it one time and they only responded saying I could go a little smaller the difference isn't something you'd probably notice.

[huota]

How can I tell what the thinest size of tires I can put on my bike are (14 Giant Escape 2)?

I asked at the bike shop where I bought it one time and they only responded saying I could go a little smaller the difference isn't something you'd probably notice.

You can refer to this table: http://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html#width

I believe your Escape runs 32mm wide tires, so you should be fine with 28mm tires.

What do you want to achieve with the thinner tire? Just something to consider: In road biking, there's been a shift of moving from the de facto standard 23mm tires that are stock on most bikes to 25mm tires for more comfort without a sacrifice in rolling resistance. Some go even 28mm provided that the clearances allow it.

[blotter]

In road biking, there's been a shift of moving from the de facto standard 23mm tires that are stock on most bikes to 25mm tires for more comfort without a sacrifice in rolling resistance. Some go even 28mm provided that the clearances allow it.

I've heard the same.   The Salsa rep was telling my friend's shop that it's becoming the new standard in the US.

We're also starting to see a move to wider rims (at least in mountain biking).  Wider rims will help create a better contact patch with the tire / road.

[Snowman]

Back to the trainer

[quadzilla]

I have a feeling I'll be doing the same thing this winter since we are moving away from our local gym which was only a 1 block walk. Plus I had 3 amazing instructors that gave me very intense cycling workouts.

Maybe I should buy one like yours and we can race online.

[Snowman]

Fack. Did a software update as I have not used it since April and//// poof....all my rides are gone and I can't create or load any virtual training 

[blotter]

oh my...........

something has arrived today at the shop......

 

[Guy]

Fack. Did a software update as I have not used it since April and//// poof....all my rides are gone and I can't create or load any virtual training 

The weak point of Tacx, software development....

I'm not updating mine anymore after hours spent doing IT rather than training. I thought they had fixed that but obviously not...

[Railton]

Bono fall down, go boom.
Railton
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2014/11/20/bono_more_seriously_injured_than_reported.html#

[blotter]

hey Quad,

do you use the same Garmin on the bike to track your hikes?

[quadzilla]

Yes I do. You can get a watch strap for it if you want.

[blotter]

Yes I do. You can get a watch strap for it if you want.

really?
cool!

it'll be fun to track some hikes and XC skiing
 

[Guy]

I hooked up my Tacx trainer to my 60" tv. Wow, pretty much like riding outside!

[Snowman]

Fack. Did a software update as I have not used it since April and//// poof....all my rides are gone and I can't create or load any virtual training 

The weak point of Tacx, software development....

I'm not updating mine anymore after hours spent doing IT rather than training. I thought they had fixed that but obviously not...

Fack....

We see that the update went wrong
Can you redo it

First we need to unhide hidden folders
 
Windows 7
Start Windows explorer
Go to ORGANISE  (left top side)
Go to FOLDER AND SEARCH OPTIONS
Select tab: VIEW
Then select: show hidden folders or unhide hidden folders
 
For Windows 8
Start Windows explorer
Go to view
Select the option: hidden folders (checkmark)
 
Go to Control Panel – SOFTWARE - and remove TTS4
 
Create a folder: C:\tacxbackup
 
Go to
C:\ProgramData\Tacx\TrainerSoftware\TTS4\Trainings.  Copy the folder TRAININGS and paste it in: C:\tacxbackup\
C:\ProgramData\Tacx\TrainerSoftware\TTS4\tts4.lic (tts4b.lic) en copy these files to: C:\tacxbackup\
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tacx\TacxTrainersoftware4\Launcher\ (if this is still there) and copy it to C:\tacxbackup\
 
 
Remove the folder: C:\ProgramData\Tacx\TrainerSoftware\TTS4
Remove the folder : C:\Program Files (x86)\Tacx\TacxTrainersoftware4 (if this is still there)
 
 
Then reinstall TTS 4.12
 
 

TTS 4.12
http://www.tacxdata.com/files/support/TTS4.12full.zip
How does it work

    Create a folder C:\TTS4.12 full installer\
    Download the link in the folder
    Unzip – extract it
    run setup.exe. The softwawre is now installer

 
To get the license back
 
Go to
C:\ProgramData\Tacx\TrainerSoftware\TTS4\and remove tts4b.lic and tts4.lic
 
Then go to
C:\tacxbackup\tts4.lic or TTS4b.lic (is for basic) and copy the file to
C:\ProgramData\Tacx\TrainerSoftware\TTS4\
 
Now start the software

Kind Regards,

[Snowman]

I hooked up my Tacx trainer to my 60" tv. Wow, pretty much like riding outside!

I'm thinking about moving the POS 60" plasma downstairs for this purpose. Why can we have VR goggles?

[Snowman]

This is going to be great. I'm going to get track certified and join the club.....more stuff to buy 

http://www.mattamynationalcyclingcentre.ca/en/participate/Registered-Cycling-Programs.asp

[normancw]

This is going to be great. I'm going to get track certified and join the club.....more stuff to buy 

http://www.mattamynationalcyclingcentre.ca/en/participate/Registered-Cycling-Programs.asp

  Track riding is so much fun!  You're so lucky to get a new velodrome close to you - very jealous.  And steep too! 



Looks as steep as the old Olympic Velodrome (pic from early 80s).

[rrocket]

Article in my new Men's Journal about the guy who beat the world record for track distance in 60 minutes. He says it's the most difficult "race" he's ever done, and he's done them all.

Track looks like fun though

[Triple Bob]

Strava.