>>1352702You're still getting the basics down of handling and pedaling. If you actually care to accelerate gains, a cheap heart rate monitor can do a lot. To grossly simplify anon
>>1352728, you want a base of endurance to work from, and you want to be able to throw down big power when you want it. That means both low intensity rides, and hign intensity rides. Not at the same time.
>>1353126Havent you ever seen the people in cyclocross land? And there's some not too bad sales on right now.
>>1352852The deda 35 does not suit my riding, so I haven't had quality time with either one. Both seem stiff as all hell, like for a gorilla, and I'd expect the actual flex to be in the fork steerer with either one. The obvious question is, do you have big ass hands where the bars make sense in the first place?
>>1352642>>1353030>>1353064Average speed is a terrible target.
>Why not average speed?Because mechanical advantage, condition differences, aero, bicycle weight, ect are greatly magnified, that it's not useful as a training metric. And because it's not really very useful to performance cyclists because of the way the sport works.
>What's the biking version of runnings 5km in 30 minutes?There isn't one. Being able to use your big ring correctly is a starting point. Chart is somewhat related.
Some of your local group rides for clueless noobs may have paces listed to help clueless riders figure out which group to ride with..
>>1353315Simply borrowing one or using an exercise machine with one for a while so you have a sense of "this is zone 2" is a good idea.
>>135331925 is OK, but looking how long that road looks, why not go to 28's?
>>1353377You need to be riding the correct size and shape saddle in the first place. If you're an upright casual rider, a sprung saddle may be a good idea. Elastomer seatpost is usually not a good idea. And learn from the dirt eaters what attack position is. Your fit and technique sound terrible.
