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    "Threshold" workouts can be progressed by 1....

    "Threshold" workouts can be progressed by
    1. Altering Intensity
    2. Increasing Work duration
    3. Decreasing Rest duration

    So,
    5 x 5min at 95% FTP with 5 minutes recovery is less difficult than...
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    Scanners are quite expensive, so you'll likely...

    Scanners are quite expensive, so you'll likely only find them at major hospitals and not clinics / nutrition services.

    BCH has a scanner. I'd call and see what their self-pay rates are and...
  3. Needed: XS 27.5 Hardtail frames for kids

    My twins have out-grown their 24" bikes, so it's time to step up.

    Specialized Rockhopper 27.5 size Small had a bit too much reach, so I think they'd do well on an XS.

    At the moment likely...
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    I'm not an expert, but looking at the two I see...

    I'm not an expert, but looking at the two I see differences in the power strap and buckles.
    The black boot looks like an older model: Blister 2019/2020 Hawx Ultra XTD

    Not sure what has changed...
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    Marshall, when do you think pre-orders are going...

    Marshall, when do you think pre-orders are going to close for fall '24?
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    Riding in Tucson last year and when people say...

    Riding in Tucson last year and when people say "chunk" in Arizona it's on a whole different level. Riding was very polarized with many high-speed XC bike miles on the desert floor weaving around...
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    A big considerations with aero-decisions is how...

    A big considerations with aero-decisions is how they effect your heat management. Even aero-socks have a noticeable impact on me.

    Aero is great for steady, fast, miles, but if you have long,...
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    Raw Egg whites contain "Avidin" which is a...

    Raw Egg whites contain "Avidin" which is a protein that binds the B-vitamin Biotin.
    Cooking eggs denatures this protein which prevents the bonding and the deficiency.

    Pasteurization is...
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    Umm, drink through a straw Duh... ...

    Umm, drink through a straw

    Duh...

    [/valleygirl]
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    You're not wrong... I know - because of years...

    You're not wrong...

    I know - because of years of using MuscleSound with Inigo - that he's the first person to recommend that we aren't always walking around topped off on Carbohydrate. That's a...
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    Yeah, this time of year is the time that I really...

    Yeah, this time of year is the time that I really focus on 30/30s. I think it's a great way to get intensity into the legs - to get the body used to working at Max Aerobic Power, without pushing too...
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    They're strongly correlated, sure, but you can't...

    They're strongly correlated, sure, but you can't say "The person that wins is the one who can burn the most calories".
    It's going to be more complicated than that because we're looking at the...
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    So, I do some fasted training. I think you need...

    So, I do some fasted training.
    I think you need to consider training in two ways:
    1. What is the best means of physiological adaptation for success in my "event".
    2. What prepares me mentally,...
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    The first sentence is what matter’s most. What...

    The first sentence is what matter’s most. What are you doing? How long per stint, how many days in a row, what’s the intensity, what’s you opportunity to re-supply, what’s your outlook on food, etc. ...
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    {Insert Pithy Joke about Fast Talk Here} ...

    {Insert Pithy Joke about Fast Talk Here}

    Steve. If you want, hit me up and we can chat.
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    I don't know that shops need to honor the...

    I don't know that shops need to honor the specialized.com price? They're two different retail entities but I do not know what the dealer agreement is.
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    These days there's not enough of a difference to...

    These days there's not enough of a difference to justify the higher priced trainers. The entry levels like the Hub and the Core are terrific.
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    Mix a little worm haemoglobin and a little spice...

    Mix a little worm haemoglobin and a little spice and you're gonna have a good time...
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    Correct. Another caveat is that the volume of...

    Correct. Another caveat is that the volume of fluid needs to be high enough that the solution isn't too hypertonic to cause GI distress. I can consume that many calories when I'm 750ml+ per hour, but...
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    Not sure what part of the video you're referring...

    Not sure what part of the video you're referring to and not enough time to watch it, so I'm making assumptions.
    At this point I've very much moved away from yearly periodization. E.g. Winter is all...
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    Yup. Kiel said this specifically in a podcast...

    Yup.
    Kiel said this specifically in a podcast that we did about Ketones. He was like "I just think everyone is eating more".

    I did ~400-500kcal an hour all the way across Portugal and it was...
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    Last day of warmth tomorrow, you gotta get...

    Last day of warmth tomorrow, you gotta get outside!
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    I agree with the training advice above - but will...

    I agree with the training advice above - but will add that I think everyone should keep 1 day of Intensity at a minimum in their training. This can be 6 to 8 sprints in your otherwise zone 2 day, but...
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    Good god man, Baby steps!

    Good god man, Baby steps!
  25. Considering there hasn't been any comments, I...

    Considering there hasn't been any comments, I suppose I need to ask:

    Is anyone interested in a solution that charges SRAM / Shimano / GPS batteries either while you ride or wirelessly when the...
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    Re Shockwhiz, I had one and I think it's an...

    Re Shockwhiz, I had one and I think it's an interesting product for a sub-set of rider. They need to be interested enough to actually take the time to care about their suspension, but with basic...
  27. Wireless Charging for Drivetrains and Computers - Your Input needed!

    Ever get out for a ride and your shifting failed because of a dead battery?
    Worse yet, ever drive to the start of your ride and realize you left your battery at home on the charger?
    Ever have to...
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    If you're near Boulder I have a Feedback Omnium...

    If you're near Boulder I have a Feedback Omnium Trainer you can borrow.
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    It’s a bit embarrassing when free-wheeling on...

    It’s a bit embarrassing when free-wheeling on single track and I’m holding up the group. It’s great on steeper / more technical terrain, but anything where you need to carry a little speed and I’m...
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    Two questions 1. Are OEM Maxxis all Maxxterra?...

    Two questions
    1. Are OEM Maxxis all Maxxterra?
    2. What’s the grip and speed difference for Maxxterra vs. MaxxGrip for the Assegei?

    My MaxxGrip Assegei is comically slow.
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    477040 My Epic Evo. Started life as a Comp...

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    My Epic Evo.
    Started life as a Comp because that’s all I could find during COVID.
    Rebuilt with Shimano XTR / i9 / Fox Factory (over-shocked to 117mm).

    It had my back across...
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    I'll add onto the Outbound train. It's the best...

    I'll add onto the Outbound train. It's the best light for the general cyclist.

    There are better for hardcore endurance racers.
    There are better for those that want to save a buck.

    There's...
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    I'll second this. A stumpy Evo set steep head...

    I'll second this. A stumpy Evo set steep head tube and short chainstays feels like a different bike than slack and long. You can quickly dial it into your preference and for me it was eye opening to...
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    Their tagline is "Jump On!" They have to know,...

    Their tagline is "Jump On!"

    They have to know, right?
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    I have the new FLOAT (not X) on my Epic EVO and...

    I have the new FLOAT (not X) on my Epic EVO and it's significantly more plush than the the DPS that came off it, but it also doesn't lock out like the DPS if that matters. It does still get pretty...
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    They discontinued the ShakeDry material, which...

    They discontinued the ShakeDry material, which may say something.
    When I tested it in the environmental windtunnel, I had a sensor stuck to the material and when I peeled it off it took the...
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    This is the answer with the caveat that they are...

    This is the answer with the caveat that they are not durable at all.
  38. Just a note to say that I really enjoy my Stump...

    Just a note to say that I really enjoy my Stump Evo and anyone on the fence should pull the trigger.

    The ability to adjust chainstay length / BB height + HTA independently is pretty awesome....
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    Yeah- pretty much every company in the outdoors...

    Yeah- pretty much every company in the outdoors space made mistakes during COVID. The ones that are surviving are the ones that have enough cash on hand to weather their poor decisions. I doubt the...
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    Yeah man, I do exactly 1,000 skids on my race...

    Yeah man,
    I do exactly 1,000 skids on my race tires to prep them for the big day.

    Gets rid of the slow ass center knobs too.
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    Inbounds Touring Binding

    I’m likely going to have a bit more free-time this winter and I’m looking to add a little fitness to my weekday ski days, so I’m thinking about a little inbounds uphill action.

    I’m planning on...
  42. So, I want to preface this by saying that my Epic...

    So, I want to preface this by saying that my Epic Evo is likely my favorite bike of all time because it is so versatile in what it can do AND that I have limited time riding it on the East coast...
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    It wasn't last weekend. Re. the stuck truck:...

    It wasn't last weekend.

    Re. the stuck truck: They just needed to call HeavyD and Diesel Dave to fly over in the Blackhawk.
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    I'm interested to see hard numbers on this...

    I'm interested to see hard numbers on this because traditionally maxxis has been way behind continental and schwalbe.

    It looks like they might win a review on Bicycle Rolling Resistance next...
  45. What mid-ride equipment failures have you ingeniously fixed?

    Rode Monarch Crest this past weekend and a buddy had a couple instances of bad luck that got me thinking about what else could have happened.

    1. Brake Rotor was bent from traveling with bike: I...
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    If someone finds my black Oakleys somewhere...

    If someone finds my black Oakleys somewhere between the steep pitch on Spring Creek and the river crossing, then I hope you give them a great new home.
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    Pull the bag out, T10 in a socket, screwing from...

    Pull the bag out, T10 in a socket, screwing from the inside?
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    Most research, AFAIK, is on acute ingestion...

    Most research, AFAIK, is on acute ingestion either just prior or after the bout of exercise. I'm not aware of any studies that look at ingestion disassociated from exercise.

    With that said, the...
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    I have a step-cast 34 on the front of my Epic Evo...

    I have a step-cast 34 on the front of my Epic Evo with a remote lock-out FIT4 damper.

    When the lockout is engaged there's ~1-2cm of travel before it locks-out.

    This a common problem with an...
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    During this project I spent 3 days in Washington...

    During this project I spent 3 days in Washington riding different prototypes with the MODUS Sports Group (the guys behind Trans-Cascadia Enduro). It was super-fun, but I was really happy to get back...
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