tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post920855588805890145..comments2023-11-24T11:39:17.055-05:00Comments on The Blayleys: 2013 Indoor Festive 500 - Dec 24Fixie Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12932022188247682078noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-90320398963307813192013-12-27T19:44:05.062-05:002013-12-27T19:44:05.062-05:00Great to see you back on the bike. Hope 2014 is a ...Great to see you back on the bike. Hope 2014 is a much better year for you!Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12026989953798569326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-82521810636047961142013-12-27T09:20:27.747-05:002013-12-27T09:20:27.747-05:00Ah Jim, I don't think this will work with my f...Ah Jim, I don't think this will work with my fixie! There do seem to be a few options for the cycleops trainer that I have. It's just amazingly hard to decipher what is actually needed and how it all works. I'm happy enough with the basic setup I have now, but I am curious about various options. Thanks for the link and info.Fixie Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932022188247682078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-84748325288979957622013-12-27T09:16:27.513-05:002013-12-27T09:16:27.513-05:00The computer is at the side so I can reach it, sin...The computer is at the side so I can reach it, since I sometimes have to change DVDs, or make a selection on Netflix. I don't have to twist to watch it. It's just a tilt of the head. If this were to be a long-term project, I might consider a different setup, but for now, this will do.Fixie Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932022188247682078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-84346242676852032762013-12-27T07:30:53.253-05:002013-12-27T07:30:53.253-05:00I'm catching up with your blog and it's gr...I'm catching up with your blog and it's great to see you are riding again even if it is inside. I can't help thinking though that your screen should be directly in front of you so you don't twist to see it.<br />I would agree with the need to view something though!<br /><br />I hope the recovery keeps on and that riding outside is not impossibly far away now.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01527156042483888331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-1534465547707803602013-12-27T00:02:38.555-05:002013-12-27T00:02:38.555-05:00Hi Pam,
Yeah, the trainer is controlled by Blueto...Hi Pam,<br /><br />Yeah, the trainer is controlled by Bluetooth Smart or ANT with an adapter (I'm using Bluetooth) from my iPhone or more usually iPad. Has 4 resistance control modes: a level mode w variable values; a manual resistance mode that you can input resistance 0 to 100; an erg mode that you set the watts and it holds to it; & a Sim mode that lets you input slope, wind, rolling resistance, etc.. Rear wheel is off so fits in trainer that has a SRAM/Shimano compatible cassette(can get an optional Campy cassette. Indebted to the author at this comprehensive link for preceding skeletal summary:<br />http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/fitness-trainer-review.html<br /><br />Very fun-I've only used the manual control so far but as I get dialed in, will try out the sim/recreational mode with DVDs, etc. Right now, I'm pleased that I'm getting my cadence up. Thanks! <br /><br />P.S. Please edit this as you need of course.<br /><br />JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-12839975721154125892013-12-26T20:54:14.059-05:002013-12-26T20:54:14.059-05:00BTW Jim what are you using for controlling resista...BTW Jim what are you using for controlling resistance on your fluid trainer. I'm doing the completely low-tech thing, riding it with a fixed gear with a garmin 500 to record it, but various folks have been telling me about these Virtual Trainers that let you ride a course and will vary the resistance automagically. Fixie Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932022188247682078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-28012126636911181162013-12-26T20:39:07.945-05:002013-12-26T20:39:07.945-05:00Hi Fear,
Yeah, a sin of omission for sure. I'...Hi Fear,<br /><br />Yeah, a sin of omission for sure. I'll tacking it on all the others I'll be paying for in purgatory.<br /><br />JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-68259018644635597782013-12-26T09:12:11.423-05:002013-12-26T09:12:11.423-05:00Thanks to all. I'm hoping this will translate ...Thanks to all. I'm hoping this will translate to some level of fitness when I can get back on the road, so I can enjoy myself outside!Fixie Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932022188247682078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-88555900985270624392013-12-25T22:30:38.893-05:002013-12-25T22:30:38.893-05:00Hi Jim,
What? Fleetwood Mac without Peter Green a...Hi Jim,<br /><br />What? Fleetwood Mac without Peter Green and Danny Kirwan?!?Fear rotharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06993209782692168195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-20707966730025165412013-12-25T10:43:03.521-05:002013-12-25T10:43:03.521-05:00I'm so happy you are back on your bike! Congr...I'm so happy you are back on your bike! Congratulations! This will be some good training you can control over the next year:) Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197442485237029218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-10487246061084859572013-12-25T10:24:56.342-05:002013-12-25T10:24:56.342-05:00Congrats on progress, Pamela! Looking good on tha...Congrats on progress, Pamela! Looking good on that trainer. Been enjoying my new fluid trainer with Bluetooth, iPad & Fleetwood Mac that gives me stats-watts, heart rte, cadence, speed/distance and & controls resistance. Convenience helps offset riding outside somewhat & Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks also.<br /><br />Thanks for your lovely posts and for encouraging all of us by example.<br /><br />Best in the new year with more healing and progress.<br /><br />Jim DuncanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com