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VeloNut Podcast #4: New Year’s Tips & Tricks

VeloNut Podcast #4: New Year’s Tips & Tricks

by Jeff Whitfield on January 15th, 2021

Tips Exercise Commentary

Jeff and James bring in the New Year by sharing some tips & tricks to help improve your bike training and riding experience.

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VeloNut Podcast #3: Cardio, Breathing, & Mediation

VeloNut Podcast #3: Cardio, Breathing, and Meditation

by Jeff Whitfield on November 28th, 2020

Tips Exercise Commentary

Jeff and James dive into more heavy topics: Cardio and why need it. Breathing and the impact it has on your fitness. How mediation can improve your fitness.

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VeloNut Podcast #2: The Fundamentals of Strength Training

by Jeff Whitfield on November 7th, 2020

Tips Exercise

Jeff and James dive into strength training, what it is (and isn’t), the basic fundamentals, as well as home gyms vs a gym membership, and more.

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Wahoo KICKR Snap

Consistent Calibration on a Wahoo KICKR Snap

by Jeff Whitfield on December 12th, 2019

Tips

The calibration process for the KICKR Snap is confusing...but it can be done consistently once you understand the requirements and steps.

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Home Gym Equipment

A Newbie’s Guide to Strength Training for Cycling

by Jeff Whitfield on November 28th, 2019

Journal Tips

My journey on seeking the best strength training workout routine for cycling. A brief overview of how I arrived at my training plan.

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Elite Qubo Fluid Trainer

Training with a Budget Bike Trainer

by Jeff Whitfield on November 23rd, 2019

Tips

Can you get by with just a basic bike trainer? And how accurate do your power readings really need to be?

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Gravel Cyclist: Shimano GRX 2x with 11-40T Cassette

by Jeff Whitfield on November 7th, 2019

Articles Tips Gravel

Can you run a 11-40T cassette on a Shimano GRX 2x drivetrain? Yes...yes you can!

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Ritchey stem with FSA headset

Mind Your Headset and Stem!

by Jeff Whitfield on November 6th, 2019

Tips

A cautionary tale in cockpit upgrades. A few gotchas with headset and stem upgrades prove that the right components make all the difference.

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Shimano GRX lever and hood

Solution to GRX Lever Compatibility With Post/IS Brakes

by Jeff Whitfield on November 3rd, 2019

Tips Gravel

A recent commenter made a suggestion on how to get Shimano GRX levers to work with post/IS mounted hydraulic disc brake calipers.

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TRP Spyre rear brake

Problem: Flat Mount Brake Calipers On IS Mount Frame

by Jeff Whitfield on October 16th, 2019

Tips

It's unlikely you'll be able to get a flat mount brake caliper to work with an IS mount. As such, be prepared to stick with mechanical disc brakes.

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