as a fellow 40+ who started cycling during the pandemic....a @stefanlogan1344 reference was the last thing i expected watching this luis scott content, but as a life long Lions fan it was a welcome surprise. loved watching you play and good luck with your cycling journey, keep grindin!
I watch a few cycling youtube channels, but I must say your videos are always a favorite of mine. Keep this channel going strong! I've been watching my blood pressure a lot lately and it has been dropping alot due to cutting out junk food.. Let's ride!
Just did a 60 mile ride and now while icing watching my guy Luis to increase my knowledge on this bike thing. His content is always helpful and beneficial…. I’ve had power meters for about a year and definitely need content to increase my knowledge on this… Thanks Luis.
Nice! Never a need for me to skip anywhere but the chapters are useful. 58 and riding fresh as ever. Wish my roads in Essex UK were as flat as those lol
Maaaan, I'm soooo glad you built the Darkstar back up and making more content with it. I almost pulled the trigger when I saw it posted for sale. As per usual, another great video, Sir!
I used to listen to the podcast called "Fast Talk". What I gathered from their conversations was that honing in on using and listening to percieved effort is very effective. I'd say it's better than wrong or poor use of power data (which isn't always precise either).
Just picked up a set of the Assioma Duo pedal PMs to pair with a Garmin computer. Haven't had them out on the road yet, but seeing what the information provided for analytics, I'm really looking forward to it now. Thank you, and that was one quick ride; really enjoyed the video!
i bought mine almost 8 years ago. ride a lot with a dece amounts of power. been in a river with them (lol), over 40C for months at a time (live in asia), and in -20C for long periods too. No idea of the total mileage but it is significant. only had one issue ever: crashed at about 60kph and completely melted one side of the pedal housing. bought (shocked they were available) a new housing for 50 bucks and it took me about 2 minutes to swap the axel from the damaged pedal, anddddd.... worked perfectly after (that was about 4 years ago). anyway, best valued anything (cycling/pc/phone/car/etc) ive ever bought. on the other hand, garmin f&^%^& %$^&@# $#@*
I’m a huge advocate of PM data. I use it as a training tool. IMO in order to properly leverage a PM as a training tool you have to identify your FTP. As you know, I’m a distance rider. So for me, intensity factor is a key metric. If I’m doing a 200k or 300k ride I need to be cautious about fast starts. If in the 1st 50k to 100k my IF is >.8 it’s gonna be a rough day and a strong to finish. Another offshoot of using power is identifying your TSS on a ride and measuring the volume of your training.
I ride to HR, power is a nice to know statistic but won’t change my riding. To see my improvement over time I compare similar rides from last year when I was reasonably well trained to this year while I’m working up to things. And my HR then and now to see how hard I’m really working. Improvement is massive. 30km and 400m climb rides (these are very short) from 1:40 to 1:10 100km ride 3 years ago 5:40. This year 4:06. And in both examples I’m far less tired at the end and the next day
Use my powermeter for training and analyzing Strava segments. Very interesting! Thx for the vid. And, I’m not that old school guy, that is into steel frames, but yours looks awesome.
I have been riding with a power meter over 4 years now. My power is Garmin Vector 3's. Unless I am steady state hill climbing I think there is a pretty good lag in actual power readings. Sometimes 225 watts feels like 300+, sometimes the other way around. At the end of the ride I usually pay more attention to the "normalized" power number. Thanks for the vid!
Very nice video! But way out of my league as a commuter cyclist a few times a week. But great to vicariously experience a group ride. Don’t ever think I’ve ridden 25 mph on a bike or travelled 40 miles. Must be fun if you’re fit and have a good bike!
One thing good about having power meter is that your calories burned are more closer to the output you put out as opposed to guesstimating it from your HR, distance and time. That also means lower calorie numbers, but you kinow if you can have that cake or not 🤣. I like the fact that you are efficient on the bike, my 92kg body have to put a lot of effort and a lot more power to grind on that fast group ride!
All the half-wheeling going on out there would make me too sketchy to be with that group. Do you enjoy those type of washing-machine type of rides, where you're constantly coasting, punching 600W, back down to 150w, up to 280w and rinse and repeat? To me, it's like doing a crit. Something I rather not do on a weekend club ride.
I don't mind it, if it is that type of ride and the pack riding is expected. I find it a problem when cyclist behave that way on a structured ride. I enjoy a proper single paceline, double paceline and also pack riding. They all have their place. Thanks for watching 👍🏾
Where can we see pedal smoothness meter? I like that. Thank you for all the data. I understand how the whole drafting makes for less power despite the speed however I would definitely have a high heart rate out of fear 😂
😂😂😂 I think you would be fine. If you use a garmin, you can log in to your Garmin connect portal on your PC and it shows amazing data and detail for every ride👍🏾
Are you calibrating before every ride? 500W 3 second power through the roundabout seems a bit much. Maybe the timing is slightly off for the telemetry overlay.
I'm 71 and have been saving up for a power meter for many years and not there yet lol. Now I don't need one and just use my old school heart rate monitor methods I've employed over the last 40 years. Simple truth is, I'm riding near max most of the time these days just trying to keep the pedals going etc and knowing my power output would have no effect of my effort. With all the soft pedaling, I kept thinking you head to the front and put out a little bit of effort instead of just sitting in the whole ride. Guess that's not your style of riding.
I’m a huge advocate of PM data. I use it as a training tool. IMO in order to properly leverage a PM as a training tool you have to identify your FTP. As you know, I’m a distance rider. So for me, intensity factor is a key metric. If I’m doing a 200k or 300k ride I need to be cautious about fast starts. If in the 1st 50k to 100k my IF is >.8 it’s gonna be a rough day and a strong to finish. Another offshoot of using power is identifying your TSS on a ride and measuring the volume of your training.
No Cat 2 yet haha. I’m Cat 3 but I’ve been racing 40 + to learning from the Ex-Pros . Appreciate the shout 💪🏾🤝🏾
If you don't mind me asking, how important is strength training for your cycling regime? If you barbell squat, how often/volume per week?
@stefanlogan1344 keep hitting it Bro. I am proud to see what you are doing💪🏾
as a fellow 40+ who started cycling during the pandemic....a @stefanlogan1344 reference was the last thing i expected watching this luis scott content, but as a life long Lions fan it was a welcome surprise. loved watching you play and good luck with your cycling journey, keep grindin!
I watch a few cycling youtube channels, but I must say your videos are always a favorite of mine. Keep this channel going strong! I've been watching my blood pressure a lot lately and it has been dropping alot due to cutting out junk food.. Let's ride!
That is awesome. Stay healthy👍🏾
I’m 58. What a great age right I’m an avid rider too man a ride ride like you do as much as you do keep up the good work, man.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you Steven👍🏾
Just did a 60 mile ride and now while icing watching my guy Luis to increase my knowledge on this bike thing. His content is always helpful and beneficial…. I’ve had power meters for about a year and definitely need content to increase my knowledge on this… Thanks Luis.
@garfieldsmith8761 thank you Garfield. I appreciate all of ypur support🙏🏾
This is awesome. I started riding on the silver comet trail and love this type of ride.
Great intro at the start if the video, which clearly lays out the purpose and nature of the upcoming content! 💪🏻
Nice! Never a need for me to skip anywhere but the chapters are useful. 58 and riding fresh as ever. Wish my roads in Essex UK were as flat as those lol
Maaaan, I'm soooo glad you built the Darkstar back up and making more content with it. I almost pulled the trigger when I saw it posted for sale.
As per usual, another great video, Sir!
I amnso glad you didn't buy it. It is absolutely killing the rides right now😂
@thegoodwheel Awesome! Sounds like win-win situation 😁
Continue to ride in great health!
I used to listen to the podcast called "Fast Talk". What I gathered from their conversations was that honing in on using and listening to percieved effort is very effective. I'd say it's better than wrong or poor use of power data (which isn't always precise either).
Just picked up a set of the Assioma Duo pedal PMs to pair with a Garmin computer. Haven't had them out on the road yet, but seeing what the information provided for analytics, I'm really looking forward to it now. Thank you, and that was one quick ride; really enjoyed the video!
i bought mine almost 8 years ago. ride a lot with a dece amounts of power. been in a river with them (lol), over 40C for months at a time (live in asia), and in -20C for long periods too. No idea of the total mileage but it is significant. only had one issue ever: crashed at about 60kph and completely melted one side of the pedal housing. bought (shocked they were available) a new housing for 50 bucks and it took me about 2 minutes to swap the axel from the damaged pedal, anddddd.... worked perfectly after (that was about 4 years ago). anyway, best valued anything (cycling/pc/phone/car/etc) ive ever bought. on the other hand, garmin f&^%^& %$^&@# $#@*
I’m a huge advocate of PM data. I use it as a training tool. IMO in order to properly leverage a PM as a training tool you have to identify your FTP. As you know, I’m a distance rider. So for me, intensity factor is a key metric. If I’m doing a 200k or 300k ride I need to be cautious about fast starts. If in the 1st 50k to 100k my IF is >.8 it’s gonna be a rough day and a strong to finish. Another offshoot of using power is identifying your TSS on a ride and measuring the volume of your training.
I wish I could go on a group paceline again. Used to enjoy it around Henley on Thames here in the UK.
I ride to HR, power is a nice to know statistic but won’t change my riding. To see my improvement over time I compare similar rides from last year when I was reasonably well trained to this year while I’m working up to things. And my HR then and now to see how hard I’m really working. Improvement is massive. 30km and 400m climb rides (these are very short) from 1:40 to 1:10
100km ride 3 years ago 5:40. This year 4:06. And in both examples I’m far less tired at the end and the next day
I've been looking forward to this video!
Darkstar + Campagnolo very very nice 🔝🔝🔝 👏🏻👏👍🏻
Use my powermeter for training and analyzing Strava segments. Very interesting! Thx for the vid. And, I’m not that old school guy, that is into steel frames, but yours looks awesome.
Thanks for sharing your experience 👍🏾
Looks like to mastered the bike pops. Now it’s time to master your fears and hit the pool! 💪🏾
I have been riding with a power meter over 4 years now. My power is Garmin Vector 3's. Unless I am steady state hill climbing I think there is a pretty good lag in actual power readings. Sometimes 225 watts feels like 300+, sometimes the other way around. At the end of the ride I usually pay more attention to the "normalized" power number. Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for sharing your insights.👍🏾
Nice. Thank you
Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe 👍
@sisterbennett5811 yes and thank you!
That's a sweet bike
You guys were flying. Damn.
Very nice video! But way out of my league as a commuter cyclist a few times a week. But great to vicariously experience a group ride. Don’t ever think I’ve ridden 25 mph on a bike or travelled 40 miles. Must be fun if you’re fit and have a good bike!
A great ride on the edge of race speed tail wind or not that was fast thank you loved the video Luis.
Hey, thanks for watching David 👍🏾
Great video. I do use power to assist with my riding and the routes I ride.❤❤
Nice! Thanks for sharing👍🏾
One thing good about having power meter is that your calories burned are more closer to the output you put out as opposed to guesstimating it from your HR, distance and time. That also means lower calorie numbers, but you kinow if you can have that cake or not 🤣. I like the fact that you are efficient on the bike, my 92kg body have to put a lot of effort and a lot more power to grind on that fast group ride!
Nice video 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 what gear do you use to record?
Thanks for watching. On this video, it's an insta360 X3
All the half-wheeling going on out there would make me too sketchy to be with that group. Do you enjoy those type of washing-machine type of rides, where you're constantly coasting, punching 600W, back down to 150w, up to 280w and rinse and repeat? To me, it's like doing a crit. Something I rather not do on a weekend club ride.
I don't mind it, if it is that type of ride and the pack riding is expected. I find it a problem when cyclist behave that way on a structured ride.
I enjoy a proper single paceline, double paceline and also pack riding. They all have their place. Thanks for watching 👍🏾
Curious.. what type of camera set up do you use for your rides?
How do you add your data overlays to the ride video? Thanks for another inspiring video. 27 mph and often coasting, I can only dream!
great video... what action camera are you using?
Following you for sometime. Which app do you use to put your stats on your videos?
Seeing that steady high 140s to mid 150s for the heart rate is pretty awesome though.
How do you get the power, speed and heart rate data to appear on the video?
Where can we see pedal smoothness meter? I like that. Thank you for all the data. I understand how the whole drafting makes for less power despite the speed however I would definitely have a high heart rate out of fear 😂
😂😂😂
I think you would be fine.
If you use a garmin, you can log in to your Garmin connect portal on your PC and it shows amazing data and detail for every ride👍🏾
I'm 57 and ride when I can. It's especially hard now that I've had twin babies😅 so I just watch these videos and dream😂
The Darkstar can easily hold it's own against carbon, so smooth and fast!
fun stats. how did this group ride rotate positions?
Thanks. Ride is paced by 4 riders up front until A and B group splits. Behind them it's a combination of surfing wheels but mostly a double paceline.
Is shifting as good as the original Campy crankset? Are the ramps on the chainrings similar to SR11?
The shifting is fine according to my standards. I am able to go from small to big ring and back again as needed with zero issues.
Hey Mr. Scott, what bike gps/computer do you recommend?
I just use the Garmin 500 series. It gets the job done.
where dose this ride start and at what time brother.
Ride84 leaves from Alex Bike shop in Weston at 7am sharp. Thanks for watching 👍🏾
I use PM data for training and fondo rides. Group rides, not so much.
58 going on 38!
Bro... this bike keeps you young. That an occasional Hamburger 😋
Still, calipers and Campy 😃💪🦵🚴♂️🚴
Wow ! Luis. 1.78 watts/kilo. I guess I can't complain, at 78, doing 1.69 W/K . Yep, can't beat a power meter. KB
it's bad discipline in the bunch anyone else noticed it ??Thanks for the nice vid though.
Are you calibrating before every ride? 500W 3 second power through the roundabout seems a bit much. Maybe the timing is slightly off for the telemetry overlay.
@@Omnis2 not on every ride. Yes, the onscreen telemetry is about two seconds ahead. It's a task syncing
@@thegoodwheelif you were to add the gps map you can find a corner or stretch to sync it up too.
Hi, i have a caad12 . I am thinking of upgrading wheels. What is your opinion low end corbon or higher end alloy wheel.
I am not sure what you mean by low end carbon. I would purchase a quality set of wheels in either material according to my budget.
I'm 71 and have been saving up for a power meter for many years and not there yet lol. Now I don't need one and just use my old school heart rate monitor methods I've employed over the last 40 years. Simple truth is, I'm riding near max most of the time these days just trying to keep the pedals going etc and knowing my power output would have no effect of my effort. With all the soft pedaling, I kept thinking you head to the front and put out a little bit of effort instead of just sitting in the whole ride. Guess that's not your style of riding.
Don’t ride max, for fitness and improvement ride zone 2, one out of 4 do hard rides. You’ll get the most enjoyment and most benefits
Super flat rds, ripping
more tail lights
THIS IS A SLOW GROUPRIDE. POGACAR WANNABE!
I’m a huge advocate of PM data. I use it as a training tool. IMO in order to properly leverage a PM as a training tool you have to identify your FTP. As you know, I’m a distance rider. So for me, intensity factor is a key metric. If I’m doing a 200k or 300k ride I need to be cautious about fast starts. If in the 1st 50k to 100k my IF is >.8 it’s gonna be a rough day and a strong to finish. Another offshoot of using power is identifying your TSS on a ride and measuring the volume of your training.
Thanks for sharing your insights Cedric👍🏾
I am still fiddling around with my data screens to make the real time data useful.