Cyclists really are in their own world

[Deleted member 17920]

Just adding something I've seen on Twitter just now that you bikers might want to be aware of.
In Thames Valley area (Bucks/Berks/Oxon) there have 80 arrests of drink drivers in the last week.........yep..the last week.
And I suspect those numbers will be mirrored across the country
Keep 'em peeled Guys

Where are they going too or from if they have been drink driving, they cant be driving back from the pub

 

[larmen]

73kg, so around 3w/kg. its funny on zwift, even in the lowest cat, you still get smashed by all and sundry! its fun for me, not bothered where I come really! I will wear my HR strap to prove I am legit.

Thats a lot more power than I used to put out. I (had to) race at 90 kg. Well, kind of diet choice really.

Recently I had a bike test for my cardiologist. He was impressed that I topped out at just over 200 watts. I didn't want to tell him that a few years ago I kept up 210 for an hour rather than just a couple of seconds.

 

[Imurg]

Where are they going too or from if they have been drink driving, they cant be driving back from the pub

Drinking at home then driving out for a walk or shopping or work the next morning
Lots getting consumed at home at the moment

 

[User20204]

180-200W isnt too bad at all

It is although when you think of TdF GC riders they average around 400 over the whole race, absolutely eye watering.

 

[Rooter]

It is although when you think of TdF GC riders they average around 400 over the whole race, absolutely eye watering.

Exactly!! although in the context of the forum, Rory drives the ball 330yards, I think Pro's in all sports are different beasts and should not be compared!!

 

[User20204]

Exactly!! although in the context of the forum, Rory drives the ball 330yards, I think Pro's in all sports are different beasts and should not be compared!!

ye absolutely, different level altogether.

 

[User20204]

I should say, I wasn't belittling yourself, I was just highlighting for others who may not be aware of such numbers and definitely not comparing.

 

[User20204]

Sprinters put out over 1600w in their bursts

 

[larmen]

I think a lot of us remember the pictures of Robert Foestemann which legs made Chris Hoy's legs look like match sticks.
Or the French Sprinter who for some reason had to start the road race in 2012 as well and dropped out before Richmond park as it got hilly.
Very short peak power values, but massive values.

 

[Beezerk]

Quality bit of kit beezerk but isn't that a bit like going for a jog........in your car

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Typical unbeliever comment ?
The bikes are twice the weight of a normal MTB, up to around 25kg due to the battery and motor so try riding that without assistance ?
There are generally three or four different modes you can select, eco right up to turbo, eco sort of mimics like you're riding a normal bike so the motor is only assisting a very small amount to counteract the weight of the bike, turbo is like you would imagine, crazy.
Also don't forget, the bikes are restricted up to 25kmph so anything above that you're on your own as the motor disengages.
Like I said before, you don't buy these for fitness although in some ways they are harder to ride than a regular MTB, you ride them to have a massive beaming grin on your face every time you get on it ?
For the record though, the 45 miler I did last weekend was about 95% eco mode and 5% Emtb just to get up the very steep hill at the end, I worked out I burned maybe 2000 calories, all while I was having loads of fun ?

 

[Imurg]

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Typical unbeliever comment ?
The bikes are twice the weight of a normal MTB, up to around 25kg due to the battery and motor so try riding that without assistance ?
There are generally three or four different modes you can select, eco right up to turbo, eco sort of mimics like you're riding a normal bike so the motor is only assisting a very small amount to counteract the weight of the bike, turbo is like you would imagine, crazy.
Also don't forget, the bikes are restricted up to 25kmph so anything above that you're on your own as the motor disengages.
Like I said before, you don't buy these for fitness although in some ways they are harder to ride than a regular MTB, you ride them to have a massive beaming grin on your face every time you get on it ?
For the record though, the 45 miler I did last weekend was about 95% eco mode and 5% Emtb just to get up the very steep hill at the end, I worked out I burned maybe 2000 calories, all while I was having loads of fun ?

 

[Bunkermagnet]

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Also don't forget, the bikes are restricted up to 25kmph so anything above that you're on your own as the motor disengages.
Like I said before, you don't buy these for fitness although in some ways they are harder to ride than a regular MTB, you ride them to have a massive beaming grin on your face every time you get on it ?
For the record though, the 45 miler I did last weekend was about 95% eco mode and 5% Emtb just to get up the very steep hill at the end, I worked out I burned maybe 2000 calories, all while I was having loads of fun ?

I have been told by someone who's had 2 emtb's, that just like the electric scooters they can be "chipped" so the electronic limiters are removed and thus they go a lot faster.
Having seen an ehybrid and e scooter both exceeding 30 easy without any input whatsoever on the flat, I can believe it.

 

[User20204]

I have been told by someone who's had 2 emtb's, that just like the electric scooters they can be "chipped" so the electronic limiters are removed and thus they go a lot faster.
Having seen an ehybrid and e scooter both exceeding 30 easy without any input whatsoever on the flat, I can believe it.

The older versions can be "cheated" by moving the spoke magnet but the gen 4 Bosch doesn't allow that to happen so you'd need to fit a speedbox 3 wiring kit, which will immediately invalidate your warranty.

Not sure about the yamaha or shimano motors.

 

[Beezerk]

I have been told by someone who's had 2 emtb's, that just like the electric scooters they can be "chipped" so the electronic limiters are removed and thus they go a lot faster.
Having seen an ehybrid and e scooter both exceeding 30 easy without any input whatsoever on the flat, I can believe it.

Yeah you can get them de-restricted, it's expensive though and potentially mucks up the warranty.
Ideally I'd love maybe another couple of mph on mine as my comfortable cruising speed is right on the limit at around 17mph, it's not worth £140 and maybe a very expensive repair job though imo.

 

[Beezerk]

The older versions can be "cheated" by moving the spoke magnet but the gen 4 Bosch doesn't allow that to happen so you'd need to fit a speedbox 3 wiring kit, which will immediately invalidate your warranty.

I had an error 504 on mine the other week, that's the error where the bike thinks it has been chipped lol.
Apparently there's a software update as currently it's far too sensitive to throwing up false positives.

 

[FAB90]

Dug out my old cheap MTB to use for some exercise found some ok single track trails around my area to cycle but also realized that the bike I had was cheap and not up to much so ordered a new bike that's a bit of an upgrade but just had an email saying its going to be about 6 weeks before I get it!

 

[User20204]

I believe the 504 error is a tamper code, 3 of these and you can kiss your warranty goodbye I'm told.

 

[Beezerk]

I believe the 504 error is a tamper code, 3 of these and you can kiss your warranty goodbye I'm told.

I think it just needs to be unlocked by a dealer from what I gather, not sure if it costs you though. I emailed Bosch when mine happened and they said they'd had quite a few complaints about these false errors being thrown up. Weird thing is my bike was at a standstill when it happened ?
Downside, to clear the error you have to ride it in limp mode for 90 minutes, that WAS NOT fun ?

 

[User20204]

Wouldn't it have just been easier to take it to a dealer ?

 

[Beezerk]

Wouldn't it have just been easier to take it to a dealer ?

Not really, I think you only take it to the dealer after the three strikes as it bricks the bike. Mine was useable but any major pressure on the pedals and the motor sort of braked. I just did a couple of long laps around the surrounding villages with really high cadence and it cleared when I got home.