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Observation and Perspective
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| Ride Stats |
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Distance:
17.01 miles
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Time: 01:43:00
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Max Speed:
0.00 mph
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Avg Speed:
9.91 mph
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Temp:
Min: 38
Max: 40
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Category: general: commute -
solo
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Route:
Commuting to and from Hilton
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Weight:
228
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Altitude Gain:
0 ft
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Avg Power: 0 W
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Calories Burned: 1,200
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Avg HR: 0 bpm
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Terrain: Road: Hills
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Bike: Cruzbike 43lb-Sofrider a FWD, MBB, SWB Bent
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Club: Commuter Cycling Century |
| Weather Conditions: Sunny and breezy, ENE winds, 10mph gusts; Cool; |
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After 4,094 miles, I have "retired" the 26 x 1.25 Performance/Forte Fast City ST/K, tires. They are not quite used up but they have earned a rest.
Yesterday I bought a set of Serfas, Drifter/ dual sport city tires, 26 x 1.5", 40-65psi.
I installed the tires and inflated them to max pressure. Still, The ride was noticeably tedious and slow today. The Cruzbike seemed really hard to pedal and I could not sustain reasonable cadence in the higher gears. Most of the ride was using 2nd, 3rd, &4th gears!! Wind was assuredly a factor.
The reality that tire size and tread type may translate into slower average speeds is not an unreasonable thought. Nor was it an unanticipated realization. I can work with better traction for the Winter and perhaps these tire will be sufficient for commuter and towpath use. But for touring I will need a different set-up.
Got a great 100+ minute work out on the ride!
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