Biking

A runner becomes a biker

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I can’t get my heart rate up on the bike, even when I feel I’m pushing hard. I grind up hills, spin through flats, and yet it’s hard to get above 120–130 bpm. I run at 160 bpm and race at 170-180. Cycling is a very muscle‑specific sport. Unlike running, where your whole body (and the … Read more

Fixing A Bike

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My son was jumping around the neighborhood on his 2019 Men’s Stumpjumper ST Comp Alloy 29 and noticed his chain sticking on the back of his bike. He was jumping around and noticed that the rear gears and chain were binding. You can see this below: I took off the derailleur and noticed the notch … Read more