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Recent content by JoeOxfordCT

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    How much torque/power do you lose going to shorter cranks?

    Let me start by saying that I have two physical issues that most folks don't have to deal with. I broke my right heel in an auto accident in 2002 and have a strap & screws in my right foot. My right calf since then has always been smaller & weaker. I have also developed "drop foot" in the...
  2. J

    Rotor Q-Rings, Gaining Acceptance ?

    I would agree with you there however, and I'm no expert, but they seem to be developing more of a following with the off-road & tri-riders where there is less of a "tradition" to fight against. So how was your adjustment period when you first starting riding with the Q-rings ? What position...
  3. J

    Rotor Q-Rings, Gaining Acceptance ?

    Here in western CT we have lots of climbs of 250'-400'+ @ 7-15+ percent. The longer climbs I try and stay seated for. Any short & steep I'll stand for....however, there are some monsters out there that are too steep to sit but longer than I can comfortably stand.....a typical ride here yields...
  4. J

    Rotor Q-Rings, Gaining Acceptance ?

    Hi All, Currently running a SRAM Force BB30 compact with 50/38 in the front combined with an 11-28 in the back on my CAAD9. Shattered my heel in 2002 in an auto accident and now my right calf/foot is weaker and less flexible. When I get really tired my pedal stroke can become pretty choppy...
  5. J

    Are stationary trainers safe for your frame ?

    Well I had converted my rollers into home-made free motion rollers ala Krazy Derek in Canada. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAvVcNxGlR0 but even though I got them to work I still felt like I was spending more energy balancing and not falling off rather than on getting stronger out of the...
  6. J

    Are stationary trainers safe for your frame ?

    I was concerned primarily when doing standing climbing intervals...which means approx. 60 rpms at medium intensity.
  7. J

    Are stationary trainers safe for your frame ?

    Hi All, First post here, be gentle.... Winter is approaching and I am thinking about trainers. I have only owned & ridden rollers in the past but this year I am seriously thinking about a traditional stationary trainer. This is primarily because I would like to maintain as much of my...
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