Big Boys Club

[Archie]

how much resistance training are you doing for legs?

 

[Matty]

Joey Rain is a runner and that seems to affect upper body muscle mass. He looks scrawny at 165-168.

 

[Archie]

 

[Matty]

how much resistance training are you doing for legs?

Not a lot. I go through phases where I'll go to the gym 3 times a week to do leg presses and deadlifts, then I stop. Haven't done it in a month.

 

[Matty]

Let's dial it down about 80% there bud.

 

[Archie]

how much % of stroke power is hamstrings when you have clips. I've never biked on anything other than just a basic pedal

 

[Matty]

how much % of stroke power is hamstrings when you have clips. I've never biked on anything other than just a basic pedal

Good question. I don’t have a precise answer, but the whole quads are much more involved than the calves. You can play with that a bit with the positioning of your cleat underneath the shoe - more forward lets you engage the calves more, especially in an explosive sprint. I like my cleats set almost completely at the back of the adjustment range. I don’t have a good sprint anyway.

 

[Blitty]

Should I get this frame and build a 13lb bike around it?

Trek Emonda SLR RSL Carbon Frame - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist

Trek Emonda SLR team issue race shop Limited project one carbon frame. Insanely light and durable Comes with fork stem and bars. Size 54 cm Only reason I’m selling is because it does not fit me....

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Is this basically what it would end up like?

Trek Emonda ALR w/SRAM eTAP - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist

Size 54. Aluminum Frame set. 600 miles on entire bike. This bike is excellent condition. When adding up all the parts to build this bike it totals at $4350. -Vinyl graphics on top tube, bottom tube,...

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[Blitty]

Or should I get something like this instead?

Specialized Tarmac SL2 Full Carbon Road Bike - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist

I am selling a 2012 Specialized Tarmac SL2 road bike, 54 cm. The bike has been well maintained and in great condition. I have only kept it inside. It has very low miles. It is not being ridden so I...

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[Blitty]

This thing looks badass

Trek Fuel Ex 5 Medium 29” Full Suspension Mountain Bike - Deore Rockshox - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist

For sale is a used Trek Fuel Ex 5 Gen 5 medium 29” full suspension mountain bike Size - Medium Some very slight cosmetic wear as seen in the photos but it is in excellent condition. Everything is...

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[Matty]

What do you wanna do? If you get a road bike, get something with disc brakes so you have clearance for larger tires. Larger tires are comfy and can do gravel if need be.

Full suspension MTB is for harsh trails. Super slow on the road. You don't want that as your only bike.

 

[Blitty]

Prolly mostly road bike. Bike I ride aggressive over curbs and shit so don’t want it to be too fragile

 

[Tron]

Yeah like Matty said, only buy a full suspension mountain bike if you will be riding at local parks that have trails with large roots and rocks etc.

The Cannondale Bad Boy I sold in February sounds more like what you’re looking for.

 

[Blitty]

Now I’m leaning towards a Giant Contend AR4

Guy posted for $630 will try to get him down to $500.

Contend AR 4 (2024) | All-Rounder bike | Giant Bicycles US

www.giant-bicycles.com

 

[MrMonkey]

You know how many people these days are riding bikes and getting hit by cars? BE CAREFUL TO ALL!

The world is just getting too crowded! Guy goes missing in SF waters just 25 yards from beach probably attacked by shark and couple + dog get killed by grizzly bear in Canada. Been here long enough in God's waiting room witnessing plenty of sharks and grizzly bears driving on the roadways!

 

[Matty]

Now I’m leaning towards a Giant Contend AR4

Guy posted for $630 will try to get him down to $500.

Contend AR 4 (2024) | All-Rounder bike | Giant Bicycles US

www.giant-bicycles.com

That's my pick. Or Archie's bike which is more gravel-oriented but still nimble as a road bike (Cannondale Topstone).

 

[roguejuror]

Guy goes missing in SF waters just 25 yards from beach probably attacked by shark and couple + dog get killed by grizzly bear in Canada. Been here long enough in God's waiting room witnessing plenty of sharks and grizzly bears driving on the roadways!

and a lady got eaten by a gator in Tampa last week

she was out riding her bike

 

[Blitty]

Mrmonkey just stay safe on your couch this is the wrong thread for you