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> With running, it's harder to believe that the gear is what's holding me back from performance. Running reminds me of strength training. No one thinks a new b
by dehrmann 4y ago
> With running, it's harder to believe that the gear is what's holding me back from performance.
Running reminds me of strength training. No one thinks a new barbell is going to add 10% to their one-rep max.
- NegativeLatency 4y agoI do some triathlons a couple to times a year, and I find it enjoyable to beat people on a steel frame bike with lower quality / older gear. Also riding a recumbent really gives you perspective on what a fast bike is. No amount of carbon fiber can beat the more streamlined and comfortable position.
- pbmonster 4y ago> Also riding a recumbent really gives you perspective on what a fast bike is. No amount of carbon fiber can beat the more streamlined and comfortable position. Until the uphill starts...
- andreareina 4y agoHave you seen all the specialty bars fittube is repping?
- RHSman2 4y agoWhat is hilarious in road cycling is all the middle aged men who really do believe that kit = faster. If you have any basic bike of a reasonable standard, it is ALL about hours, weight and power. Nothing else. On a one hr climb up a 10% mountain, nothing is gonna save your fat ass.
- xmcqdpt2 4y agoYeah, having a 3k$ carbon bike or a 1k$ aluminum model doesn't make a difference that's true. However, having good cycling clothes is way more comfortable, as is a lightweight helmet. A more upright bicycle absolutely robs you of energy due to wind resistance, even at low-ish speeds on flats (30 km/h). I could exercise on my 40 lbs, 3 speed upright 1940s english roadster in jeans and a sweater for cred, but that doesn't sound fun at all. People who don't cycle (unlike me and you I guess) can't price cycle kit by eye so they'll see me in lycra and think that I'm some dentist when in fact my gear is all very reasonably priced, comfortable and appropriate to my level. Also, it always bother me that people talk about 10,000$ bikes or whatever which is very far from reality, meanwhile they buy 45,000$ cars when 20,000$ cars exist and no one bats an eye.
- RHSman2 4y agoThat is definitely the best approach in my opinion. Getting the things that help you enjoy the sport/hobby more. Drumming, nice comfy stool (throne) Skiing, custom fitted boots Guitar, take it to a guitar tech so it plays easier Gardening, good waterproof jacket and hat
- jamincan 4y agoI don't think they have any illusions about it. They are enthusiasts and enthusiasts like to spend money on their hobbies. If they can afford it, I don't see the harm.
- RHSman2 4y agoTrue. Live and let live.
- doubled112 4y agoMy kids race BMX, and I used to ride trails quite a bit. My advice to them was that there are no slow bikes, just slow riders. Sure, there are benefits to picking gear that works for you, but that's probably about 10% of it. The rest is your mind and body.
- pbmonster 4y agoNot a new barbell, no. But there is potential for endless fiddling with nutrition, supplements and exercise plans. More than enough gym bros enjoy taking about 3x12, 5x5, creatine shake timing and hormones more than lifting heavy things.
- hprotagonist 4y ago> Not a new barbell, no. though Rogue sure tries their best.
- pjc50 4y agoFor that kind of training, the body is the machine with which you can tinker.