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100 km is doable for basically anybody, I did 100 km when I was completely out of shape and weighted 130 kg. The main problem was PITA from the seat, not exhaus

by ajuc 5y ago

100 km is doable for basically anybody, I did 100 km when I was completely out of shape and weighted 130 kg. The main problem was PITA from the seat, not exhaustion. I think doing 10-15 km/h on a reasonably flat terrain for the whole day wouldn't be a problem for vast majority of people.

agumonkey 5y ago
I kinda agree it's rarely distance being the problem it's all the other side effects. Seat, or something wrong on the gears, or wheels, or wind or terrain. With a well adjusted, well maintained bike on a flat lane without wind most would simple push and glide softly.
- jacquesm 5y ago
  And rain... that can really demoralize, especially when combined with a bit of wind.
  - agumonkey 5y ago
    Well I did a few run completely soaked and somehow I appreciated the free cooling mechanism but it was 14km not 140
fock 5y ago
well, I didn't really check scientifically, but a friend said: yeah, you're heavy (110kg but going down sloowly) and you still move a bit, so clearly on flat terrain, you can just put those muscles into going forward. Where he probably has a point. The problems start uphill - I only had a 5 gear bike and went for a simple 60km roundtrip stopping at some relatives. All went well, until I had to move up 100ms. With cramps (the bike was too small), I walked the last km. But that hill (6% for 2km if you take it in one go) still is hard with a suitable gravel bike now (at 105kg).
- ajuc 5y ago
  I'm at about 100kg now, walking and running got much easier but I don't see much difference on bike. I mostly cycle with my wife who is much more fit and has basically perfect BMI, but has knee problems. She has more problems going uphill than me, so we walk up steeps hills.
  - jacquesm 5y ago
    May I suggest trying an e-bike for your wife? Even at the low assist levels you will find noticeably less pressure required on your knees and that can make all the difference. I have a close family member with knee issues and there it helped tremendously.
    - ajuc 5y ago
      Tried to persuade her many times, she doesn't want one cause they are heavier than normal bikes and taking it from our flat outdoors and over obstacles in the city would be harder.
      - jacquesm 5y ago
        That makes good sense. Hm, let me think about this for a bit, maybe there is a way to get something light fixed up that still helps with knee injury. Because in my experience it is only the 'getting started' part where you need help, not once you're rolling.

by ajuc 5y ago

agumonkey 5y ago

I kinda agree it's rarely distance being the problem it's all the other side effects. Seat, or something wrong on the gears, or wheels, or wind or terrain. With a well adjusted, well maintained bike on a flat lane without wind most would simple push and glide softly.

jacquesm 5y ago
And rain... that can really demoralize, especially when combined with a bit of wind.
- agumonkey 5y ago
  Well I did a few run completely soaked and somehow I appreciated the free cooling mechanism but it was 14km not 140

fock 5y ago

well, I didn't really check scientifically, but a friend said: yeah, you're heavy (110kg but going down sloowly) and you still move a bit, so clearly on flat terrain, you can just put those muscles into going forward. Where he probably has a point. The problems start uphill - I only had a 5 gear bike and went for a simple 60km roundtrip stopping at some relatives. All went well, until I had to move up 100ms. With cramps (the bike was too small), I walked the last km. But that hill (6% for 2km if you take it in one go) still is hard with a suitable gravel bike now (at 105kg).

ajuc 5y ago
I'm at about 100kg now, walking and running got much easier but I don't see much difference on bike. I mostly cycle with my wife who is much more fit and has basically perfect BMI, but has knee problems. She has more problems going uphill than me, so we walk up steeps hills.
- jacquesm 5y ago
  May I suggest trying an e-bike for your wife? Even at the low assist levels you will find noticeably less pressure required on your knees and that can make all the difference. I have a close family member with knee issues and there it helped tremendously.
  - ajuc 5y ago
    Tried to persuade her many times, she doesn't want one cause they are heavier than normal bikes and taking it from our flat outdoors and over obstacles in the city would be harder.
    - jacquesm 5y ago
      That makes good sense. Hm, let me think about this for a bit, maybe there is a way to get something light fixed up that still helps with knee injury. Because in my experience it is only the 'getting started' part where you need help, not once you're rolling.