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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,090
Posted By PeteHski

Direct from Fizik's online UK store.

Direct from Fizik's online UK store.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 06:19 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

I find CB stamp pedals (largest version) and...

I find CB stamp pedals (largest version) and FiveTen Freerider Pros pretty well planted on the gnarliest trail segments. The pins are sharp weapons for sure, but it's a long time since I caught my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

😂 😂 👍

😂 😂 👍
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 544
Posted By PeteHski

I was thinking about a Rekon 2.4 on the rear...

I was thinking about a Rekon 2.4 on the rear before I went with the Contis. It would probably be enough for me too, but decided to go for a bit more grip all-round for the fun bits of trail. My new...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 544
Posted By PeteHski

Sounds good. I just got them mounted up yesterday...

Sounds good. I just got them mounted up yesterday and they look the business. Way more aggressive looking than my V1 Forekasters. I’ve only ridden them up my local road, but they seem to roll pretty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 514
Posted By PeteHski

Any compact chain breaker or get yourself a...

Any compact chain breaker or get yourself a multi-tool with one included. Topeak offer a comprehensive range of mini multi-tools.

Yes, quick links are chain specific. So for example if you have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 591
Posted By PeteHski

If you avoid riding in the wet, then I find that...

If you avoid riding in the wet, then I find that bikes require minimal cleaning. Just wipe the chain down with an old cloth after every ride or two and lube it very sparingly every few hundred...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

No, I’m just finding your elitist attitude toward...

No, I’m just finding your elitist attitude toward clipless vs flat pedals pathetic. Apart from missing out on a bit of top-end sprint power (which the OP made it very clear wasn’t a factor for them)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-24, 03:05 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

There’s a 4th group you missed out:- 4....

There’s a 4th group you missed out:-

4. Grizzled old-timers who perpetuate cycling mythology and refuse to learn anything new or different.

Where then would you put me on your dumb-ass,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,181
Posted By PeteHski

That’s only half the story. Energy is also wasted...

That’s only half the story. Energy is also wasted through road vibration. When you take into account road surface roughness, lower pressures can indeed have less rolling resistance overall. Good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

You should check out their professional...

You should check out their professional credentials before condemning their advice. These guys know what they are talking about, unlike you.

https://www.cyclefit.co.uk/about
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

Can you quote an educated, professional cycling...

Can you quote an educated, professional cycling coach who does still advise pulling up on the pedals? I thought they had become extinct with the widespread use of power meters and objective pedal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

i should have known it was a waste of time...

i should have known it was a waste of time discussing this myth, which is clearly alive and kicking here on BF. It’s obvious from your posting that you haven’t even seen the studies of elite pro...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

You are missing the point now. There are several...

You are missing the point now. There are several reasons why racers and many ordinary riders prefer to be clipped in. But they don’t inherently produce more power in normal cycling. Did you even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

How many more links to pro coaching advice and...

How many more links to pro coaching advice and pedalling analysis studies would you like me to post?
If you could be bothered to read anything written in the last couple of decades about pulling up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

This is all complete bs, but believe what you...

This is all complete bs, but believe what you like.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

Studies have shown that actively pulling up on...

Studies have shown that actively pulling up on the upstroke is actually less efficient overall. It takes a lot of energy to lift your trailing leg against gravity for little net gain in torque.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-15-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,678
Posted By PeteHski

Zip ties and tape sounds ugly. I got one of those...

Zip ties and tape sounds ugly. I got one of those “Neat” 3D printed mounts someone posted in another thread recently and it is rock solid and lives up to it’s name.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-15-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,884
Posted By PeteHski

He’s back with more ramblings about fat and...

He’s back with more ramblings about fat and protein. I half expect you will be recommending the carnivore diet next. Preferably raw meat if you want to be a proper canine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

Flat out sprinting in a high gear starting from...

Flat out sprinting in a high gear starting from low cadence sure, there's an advantage being clipped in. The rest pffff......

Lachlan Morton (who can certainly pedal better than anyone on this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I find this to be true when riding my...

Yeah I find this to be true when riding my mountain bike with quality pinned flats and FiveTens. I used to ride clipless (with Crank Bros Mallets) but went back to flats for convenience about 10...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-24, 03:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 382
Posted By PeteHski

There is no inherent problem with cutting a few...

There is no inherent problem with cutting a few inches off the post if necessary.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 03:27 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

High-end shoes and pedals would be relatively...

High-end shoes and pedals would be relatively expensive regardless of their style. A quick glance online shows DuraAce clipless pedals for £145 and Crank Bros Stamp 7 flat pedals for £130. I use...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 02:52 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

Just because you can, doesn’t mean it’s a good...

Just because you can, doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. It would be interesting to see your power data when cycling with minimal downstroke pressure. That sounds incredibly inefficient and very limited...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-24, 02:44 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

So you think analysis of pedalling technique and...

So you think analysis of pedalling technique and power is of interest to government and internet click bait merchants 😂

The reality is that we now have loads of data to show how torque is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

It isn’t obvious to me why being clipped in...

It isn’t obvious to me why being clipped in reduces upstroke push back. Is that something they observed in the study you saw?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

But does this notion actually produce any power? ...

But does this notion actually produce any power? Power meter data in the modern day says not. But there are still plenty of coaches around who encourage “foot scraping”. Maybe it helps with taking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 409
Posted By PeteHski

Wearing used bibs from the dumpster would be a...

Wearing used bibs from the dumpster would be a hard no for me. Or used bibs from anywhere actually.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

Maybe my usage of fhe word “mash” was not ideal...

Maybe my usage of fhe word “mash” was not ideal as it implies a big gear, low cadence, mashing style. What I meant was that they produce all their power on the downstroke phase and none on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

The only thing pro cyclists do better than...

The only thing pro cyclists do better than amateurs is in reducing the dead weight of their legs on the upstroke. But they don’t actively pull up and produce any significant power on the upstroke. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

What makes you think “smooth” pedalling and...

What makes you think “smooth” pedalling and producing all the power on the downstroke are mutually exclusive?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

Show me some power data to support this...

Show me some power data to support this assertion. This myth is clearly still alive and kicking in your cave.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

Dr Jeff Broker tested over a hundred pro cyclists...

Dr Jeff Broker tested over a hundred pro cyclists pedal strokes and not one of them produced any significant upstroke power. There are edge cases like big gear standing start track sprints, where...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

This has been debated many times and the upstroke...

This has been debated many times and the upstroke power theory has been completely debunked by actually measuring it. But you are free to believe whatever you like.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 409
Posted By PeteHski

I don’t think there are any issues. Probably just...

I don’t think there are any issues. Probably just been sat in someone’s garage for years and been cleared out. They will probably have a date code on them.

If they still feel supple and no cracks...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,227
Posted By PeteHski

I totally agree. Game-changing device. Our local...

I totally agree. Game-changing device. Our local shop owner (who was an elite mtb racer in his younger days) introduced me to dropper posts in 2005 (Gravity Dropper) and I never looked back or went...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By PeteHski

Put the Fox Transfer on her bike so you can...

Put the Fox Transfer on her bike so you can admire it.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-14-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 263
Posted By PeteHski

I only record rides on my Garmin Edge and then...

I only record rides on my Garmin Edge and then sync it with all the other apps I use. I don’t see the point of dual recording since the Garmin never fails to record.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 02:48 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By PeteHski

Not a single study of professional or amateur...

Not a single study of professional or amateur riders I’ve read supports your view. Pedalling “circles” is one of the classic cycling myths that doesn’t stand up to any serious analysis. Pro...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 02:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,417
Posted By PeteHski

Their online calculator works ok for people with...

Their online calculator works ok for people with average proportions, but it’s hardly comprehensive. Try the far more detailed AI guide I posted earlier. It measures your full body proportions and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,258
Posted By PeteHski

Sounds like a good fix, but I would still want a...

Sounds like a good fix, but I would still want a warranty replacement when it’s available. Otherwise how do you know it won’t brick itself at some point on the future?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 979
Posted By PeteHski

I currently do the same on my road bike, but only...

I currently do the same on my road bike, but only after removing the original sticky grease and applying some normal wet lube. I just find the factory grease a sticky grit magnet (Shimano and SRAM...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 591
Posted By PeteHski

mmm… I pay 7p per kWh for electricity overnight,...

mmm… I pay 7p per kWh for electricity overnight, so 400Wh would cost about 3p.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 979
Posted By PeteHski

That’s probably true if you don’t care about...

That’s probably true if you don’t care about drivetrain efficiency and ride in a dust free, dry vacuum. In my world (and yes I have tried it) the result is invariably a sticky, gritty black mess...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-13-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 279
Posted By PeteHski

The slope gradient percentage is shown on the...

The slope gradient percentage is shown on the screen and should feel pretty realistic if it’s working properly.

It sounds to me like your trainer is only paired as a power sensor and therefore...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 979
Posted By PeteHski

There are also people out there who will swear...

There are also people out there who will swear that factory packing grease is the ultimate chain lube.

Just clean it off and use your preferred lube.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-13-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 544
Posted By PeteHski

As an update I decided to try the new range of...

As an update I decided to try the new range of Conti trail tyres. I went with the Kryptotal Fr on the front and Xynotal on the rear. Both with the trail casing and endurance compound.

I’m pretty...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-13-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,227
Posted By PeteHski

Maybe if you had used a dropper post you might...

Maybe if you had used a dropper post you might have broken less bones ;)

But seriously, they are great for descending and especially the steeps. Also a bigger benefit for taller riders. At 6’1”...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 591
Posted By PeteHski

It doesn't make any sense to quote Watts per day...

It doesn't make any sense to quote Watts per day as a charge capacity.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 04:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 596
Posted By PeteHski

No issues running 30 mm GP5000S TR for 5000 km...

No issues running 30 mm GP5000S TR for 5000 km (original front, replaced rear at about 3000 km)
Running tubeless with just a couple of self-healed punctures in that time. Local roads are as rough as...
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