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Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,937
Posted By tempocyclist

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,937
Posted By tempocyclist

[/color][/url] Usually the 5900 models have...

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Usually the 5900 models have a "OCLV Carbon 110" sticker towards the top of the seatstays (the 5200/5500 were Carbon 120). That one just looks to say "OCLV Carbon" so it's hard to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,937
Posted By tempocyclist

Sometimes I'll even go full pro kit w**ker... 😁 ...

Sometimes I'll even go full pro kit w**ker... 😁

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,937
Posted By tempocyclist

Yep! Still wheel mine out for a good hammer most...

Yep! Still wheel mine out for a good hammer most weeks. It's not as "sharp" as a modern bike, but it still does a damn good job and hardly holds me back.

It's a 2002 model, with a slew of upgrades...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,561
Posted By tempocyclist

^ This again, or the OFFBONDAGE brand also on...

^ This again, or the OFFBONDAGE brand also on AliExpress as they have an aluminium valve stem if you prefer (and they're purple).
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,145
Posted By tempocyclist

Dave Arthur just dropped his YouTube video on the...

Dave Arthur just dropped his YouTube video on the new TCR. I haven't watched it as I'm not all that interested, but here it is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlfRYdEPH-U

There's probably a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,986
Posted By tempocyclist

I use a compressor to seat all my tubeless tyres....

I use a compressor to seat all my tubeless tyres. Is it necessary? Not on all combinations, but it makes life easy.

My compressor cost about the same as a good-quality track pump with tubeless...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 70,197
Posted By tempocyclist

Yeah sometimes it's simply not worth the...

Yeah sometimes it's simply not worth the additional effort and expense (in turps / meth) to clean a very greasy old chain! I've done it once or twice on chains that weren't too bad and it still took...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 646
Posted By tempocyclist

A few I listen to (or watch) quite a lot of the...

A few I listen to (or watch) quite a lot of the time are:

Roadman Cycling Podcast

The NERO Show Weekly Whinge Cycling Podcast

The WILD Ones (Cade Media)

The GET FAST Cycling Podcast...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,789
Posted By tempocyclist

^ I had a similar experience. The one and...

^ I had a similar experience.

The one and only time I've used pickle juice was deep into a gravel race. I'd already had a small cramp and was coming up to a nasty climb. I downed a bottle of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 70,197
Posted By tempocyclist

That's what I do. I switch chains after around...

That's what I do. I switch chains after around 300km, which is likely quite conservative. I then rewax 3-4 chains at a time.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 70,197
Posted By tempocyclist

Grab a coffee and watch the video below. Start...

Grab a coffee and watch the video below. Start from around 5 minutes 45 seconds.

https://youtu.be/diMxFwB6GBQ?si=fg2OOxwtYdtqKdBo&t=345

Ignore the chain stand part for now, I just hang mine off...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 70,197
Posted By tempocyclist

This site -...

This site - https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/wax-instructions/ - has a bunch of resources, ranging from simple instructions right through to deep dives.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 886
Posted By tempocyclist

Leg Waxing is Sublime. But it concerns me...

Leg Waxing is Sublime.

But it concerns me that it is less prevalent amongst mountain bikers.

😁
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,712
Posted By tempocyclist

Nah, it's when you break out the drill... 😁

Nah, it's when you break out the drill... 😁
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-09-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 741
Posted By tempocyclist

That's a classic for sure! Good find.

That's a classic for sure! Good find.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 438,733
Posted By tempocyclist

Some cracking summer weather down here in the...

Some cracking summer weather down here in the South! Early morning gravel rides... 😎
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 43,869
Posted By tempocyclist

Can confirm. I can hit a decent w/kg sprint and...

Can confirm. I can hit a decent w/kg sprint and have won a couple with good tactics and a little luck, but my max is nowhere 1000 watts... 😞
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 244
Posted By tempocyclist

Looks a little bit like their old blue 7005...

Looks a little bit like their old blue 7005 winter training bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 768
Posted By tempocyclist

A thirty second Google search shows they're...

A thirty second Google search shows they're around EURO 4000 - 5000.

http://whike.com/en/pagina/37/prices (http://whike.com/en/pagina/37/prices)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,975
Posted By tempocyclist

It's airline-dependant. According to the airline...

It's airline-dependant. According to the airline I am flying with, I can have an in-equipment Lithium-Ion battery of up to 160Wh as checked baggage. Spares must be in carry on luggage. The Di2...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,975
Posted By tempocyclist

Hmmm. Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll look...

Hmmm. Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll look into it. Maybe I'll just take the mechanical groupset bike instead!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,536
Posted By tempocyclist

I've had bikes with 11-speed SRAM eTap, 10-speed...

I've had bikes with 11-speed SRAM eTap, 10-speed Di2, 11-speed Di2, and 12-speed Di2. All have shifted beautifully, with Shimano the tech really has gotten better with each progression (ignoring if...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,907
Posted By tempocyclist

It's a "rim brake safety" thing probably handed...

It's a "rim brake safety" thing probably handed down from their legal department.

I've run both Latex and ultralight butyl tubes with Conti GP4000/5000 series tyres without issue (but I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,708
Posted By tempocyclist

I use a Garmin Varia 715 also (camera, light,...

I use a Garmin Varia 715 also (camera, light, radar).

The camera is "so-so" at best, being 1080p with no stabilisation. If somebody comes up close passing you or rear-ending you, it'll capture...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-30-23, 12:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,891
Posted By tempocyclist

UPDATE: I completed my gravel race carrying two...

UPDATE: I completed my gravel race carrying two bottles and the USWE Outlander hydration pack!

- I didn't notice the additional weight, just over 1L of water with carb mix
- The pack sat high and...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-15-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By tempocyclist

Essentially, yes. The Flux has a belt and...

Essentially, yes. The Flux has a belt and flywheel, the Neo has a motor and a bunch of high powered magnets.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-14-23, 12:19 AM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 438,733
Posted By tempocyclist

Nice bit of gravel climbing... 🙂 ...

Nice bit of gravel climbing... 🙂

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Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 879
Posted By tempocyclist

Keep all the bikes, buy the Aspero. 😁

Keep all the bikes, buy the Aspero. 😁
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,087
Posted By tempocyclist

I've got a similar one I use when travelling...

I've got a similar one I use when travelling (flying) instead of taking a track pump. It works well, but is pretty noisy! Mine's a FUMPA brand (https://www.fumpapumps.com.au/) and has a digital gauge.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-23, 12:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 353
Posted By tempocyclist

You can use SwissStop carbon pads with your Mavic...

You can use SwissStop carbon pads with your Mavic carbon wheels. I think from memory Mavic recommend the yellow ones, but any carbon-specific pads should be fine.

The pads branded as Mavic are...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,229
Posted By tempocyclist

Glad to hear they are working out well for you. ...

Glad to hear they are working out well for you.

I've found the Pirelli P-ZERO range (both tubed and tubeless versions) to be on par with the Conti GP4000/5000 tyres I ran for years beforehand, but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-21-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,891
Posted By tempocyclist

My USWE Outlander arrived in the post yesterday....

My USWE Outlander arrived in the post yesterday. I'll be giving it a test later today! 🙂
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,934
Posted By tempocyclist

If you mean 6700 crankset, then yes. It'll work...

If you mean 6700 crankset, then yes. It'll work perfectly. I've run that setup (10-speed crank with 11-speed rest of groupset) in the past when I couldn't source the 11-speed crank.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-19-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,891
Posted By tempocyclist

Not sure I'd believe that. I've never heard of a...

Not sure I'd believe that. I've never heard of a hydration pack causing a DNF before! Hydration packs are very commonplace in pro gravel racing, with many courses taking well over 5 hours.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-17-23, 10:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,891
Posted By tempocyclist

Did a test ride with my current hydration pack....

Did a test ride with my current hydration pack. It was "okay but not ideal" as the pack is only a cheap one and wasn't very comfortable or user friendly. I've ordered a USWE Outlander Pro...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-14-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,799
Posted By tempocyclist

A smart trainer is definitely worth it over a...

A smart trainer is definitely worth it over a "classic" trainer, even if you do not use Zwift. There are a number of other platforms you can use too (FulGaz, TrainerRoad, indieVELO, Wahoo SYSTM,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-12-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,779
Posted By tempocyclist

I seriously considered the GRIZL when looking at...

I seriously considered the GRIZL when looking at a new Gravel rig. I think a short-travel suspension fork would be great on some routes around here.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,891
Posted By tempocyclist

I'm hoping to be "competitive" in my own way and...

I'm hoping to be "competitive" in my own way and finish as fast as possible (obviously not going to hang with the pros). This will be my first real race of this type so I don't know how it'll pan...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 992
Posted By tempocyclist

It probably varies from helmet to helmet, and...

It probably varies from helmet to helmet, and with head shape also.

I have had two aero road helmets (Bontrager Ballista and now the new Trek Ballista) and I find them quieter than my regular...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 776
Posted By tempocyclist

Huge differences in RR between surfaces. The...

Huge differences in RR between surfaces.

The country roads around here are "dead" feeling and very rough, like coarse sandpaper or worse. If I head to a big city and hit smooth new roads, I'm...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-14-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,384
Posted By tempocyclist

^ They look good! The closest I was able to find...

^ They look good! The closest I was able to find when looking around were some FarSports gravel wheels, deeper but not quite as wide (24mm IW, 30mm EW, 50mm deep @ 1330g).
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-23, 09:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,007
Posted By tempocyclist

Angle grinder. Either grind away at the part of...

Angle grinder. Either grind away at the part of the frame that's rubbing, or grind away some of the tyre knobs that are rubbing. Your choice.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-23, 12:23 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 9,599
Posted By tempocyclist

My TT bike is on 25mm as that's the max it'll...

My TT bike is on 25mm as that's the max it'll fit. I still run tubeless, but mostly for the decreased rolling resistance. But also if I do get a flat, it'll most likely seal ok and get me to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,077
Posted By tempocyclist

If budget allows, go Ultegra Di2. Just because. ...

If budget allows, go Ultegra Di2. Just because.

Will it shift better, last longer, and make you faster than 105 Di2? Probably not, but who cares. It's slightly "better" tech with a couple of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,392
Posted By tempocyclist

Never. I've had 10, 11, and 12-speed Di2 equipped...

Never. I've had 10, 11, and 12-speed Di2 equipped bikes and none of them have ever missed a shift or ghost shifted, and they've required very little maintenance.

Sounds like whoever you bought it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,529
Posted By tempocyclist

In most circumstances, yes. Plus they look hot. 😎

In most circumstances, yes. Plus they look hot. 😎
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-23, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 766
Posted By tempocyclist

I'd start by buying another bike... 😁 It's...

I'd start by buying another bike... 😁

It's an alloy frame with Claris and probably heavy bombproof alloy wheels. Upgrading depends on your budget, but a good starting point would be:

- Tyres;...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,150
Posted By tempocyclist

I can't tell the difference in shifting or...

I can't tell the difference in shifting or braking quality between the latest mechanical 105 and Ultegra groupsets. Both are great. The main difference is weight, appearance, and possibly some hood...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-12-23, 07:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,755
Posted By tempocyclist

There's still some cyclocross racing around, but...

There's still some cyclocross racing around, but I do think it's fading in popularity.

I could never really get into it. I have no interest in hurtling around a muddy grass field (usually in the...
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