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Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 473
Posted By PeteHski

Yes the Pinarello results are uncomfortable...

Yes the Pinarello results are uncomfortable (literally!) reading for their fans. So either frame stiffness doesn’t really matter (at least in regard to that particular test protocol) or Pinarello are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 473
Posted By PeteHski

Some useful data there. I don’t see much...

Some useful data there. I don’t see much difference in the Hi-Mod vs Standard frame there. The most obvious difference is the seatpost stiffness on the 2020 Hi-Mod. It looks like it got a lot more...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 473
Posted By PeteHski

Of course it isn’t difficult to design a...

Of course it isn’t difficult to design a torsional stiffness test. It’s just that there aren’t a lot of comparative tests published using the same test standards. You can easily end up with apples...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,427
Posted By PeteHski

It depends on what your idea of riding a bike is....

It depends on what your idea of riding a bike is. If you are going to ride fast and/or long then a quality cycling “costume” is the most comfortable and efficient option for doing so. Why would you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 04:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 320
Posted By PeteHski

As above, just clean all the grease off the post...

As above, just clean all the grease off the post you are installing and there should be enough residual assembly paste inside the seat tube when you remove the stock post. If the post slips when...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 04:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 473
Posted By PeteHski

Just to play devil’s advocate (as I really like...

Just to play devil’s advocate (as I really like the Time AdH) it’s actually climbing bikes that are over-rated in terms of their performance in most situations. Now that modern aero bikes are also...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 04:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 473
Posted By PeteHski

It effectively means both, but you are right in...

It effectively means both, but you are right in that the increase in stiffness is likely to be much more significant than the reduction in weight. But it also depends on the layup design to a large...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 03:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 346
Posted By PeteHski

3 years is plenty long enough to be in a position...

3 years is plenty long enough to be in a position to compare 2 different brake setups. There must be clearly something wrong with the Shimano brakes in this case as they work at least as well as SRAM...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 473
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah LAB71 pricing is ridiculous. The pro teams...

Yeah LAB71 pricing is ridiculous. The pro teams didn’t even get them. I don’t think Hi-Mod is worth the extra cost either, but looks like you don’t get a choice on a frameset purchase. But it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,246
Posted By PeteHski

Pretty shocking review. Another reason why I...

Pretty shocking review. Another reason why I prefer SRAM equivalents with their integrated Quarq PMs. I had a single-sided 4iiii crank PM on my last Shimano bike, which worked well within the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 1,946
Posted By PeteHski

Some teams seem to cope better with the logistics...

Some teams seem to cope better with the logistics of tubeless than others. I can’t remember the last time I saw MvDP have a flat or any of the Ineos riders, except for Ganna on a TT a few years ago....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,588
Posted By PeteHski

Wishful thinking is not unreasonable, but your...

Wishful thinking is not unreasonable, but your earlier predicted narrative was complete nonsense. It added some comedy value to the thread though.

Bookmarked for 3 years time to see how your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 464
Posted By PeteHski

Just go with the Trek. It ticks all your boxes...

Just go with the Trek. It ticks all your boxes and 105 is a solid workhorse drivetrain.

Tubeless works well on 32 mm tyres with modern rims, but you can always start tubed and convert whenever you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,246
Posted By PeteHski

Power data would be of zero use to a doctor. ...

Power data would be of zero use to a doctor. But it would be very useful to a cycling coach or for self-coaching.

At it’s simplest, power data gives you the best objective record of your cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 473
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, that’s the ultimate in diminishing returns...

Yeah, that’s the ultimate in diminishing returns for the SLR. I would save the 40% and haul the extra 150g around.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,588
Posted By PeteHski

Maybe sometime in the next 1000 years after the...

Maybe sometime in the next 1000 years after the battery apocalypse.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,588
Posted By PeteHski

Let’s see how your prediction ages. How many...

Let’s see how your prediction ages. How many years do you have left to wait for this complete reversal of the high-end groupset market? In the meantime why not just invest in that Rene Herse...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 473
Posted By PeteHski

My choice out of that list in order of...

My choice out of that list in order of preference:-

1. Ostro VAM - because they are quite rare, cool graphics and Factor are a legit composite manufacturer.

2. Cannondale SS - I like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 03:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 331
Posted By PeteHski

Just for balance, I love 12-speed SRAM AXS fully...

Just for balance, I love 12-speed SRAM AXS fully wireless electronic shifting and don’t give a monkey’s about DOT vs mineral hydraulic fluid.

I haven’t ridden Di2, but I do prefer SRAM’s fully...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,588
Posted By PeteHski

A much more likely scenario is that cable...

A much more likely scenario is that cable shifters will simply disappear from all but the cheapest of bikes and a technophobe niche market - which has already kicked off with that ridiculous Rene...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,535
Posted By PeteHski

Most people who ride road bikes in the UK are...

Most people who ride road bikes in the UK are riding drop bar bikes. Take a look at the Road and Touring sections of Evans Cycles (largest UK mainstream bike retail chain). The road bikes on sale...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,535
Posted By PeteHski

I would call bs on that claim. Certainly in the...

I would call bs on that claim. Certainly in the uk and most of Europe drop bar road bikes are the default unless you are riding a hybrid/city commuter style bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,535
Posted By PeteHski

I’m the first to deride any marketing BS, but in...

I’m the first to deride any marketing BS, but in the case of gravel bikes, I don’t see any BS. They are designed to ride gravel and marketed as such. How else would you market a gravel bike?

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 327
Posted By PeteHski

I know what you mean, but it's an event that you...

I know what you mean, but it's an event that you need to properly prepare for. It's not one of those where you can get away with a half-hearted approach unless you are already in top condition. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 711
Posted By PeteHski

Since you are not experiencing any problems with...

Since you are not experiencing any problems with your current drivetrain I wouldn’t bother with this upgrade. I would save the $730 toward your next bike and that’s the best time to move up to a 105...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 1,588
Posted By PeteHski

Giant now only appear to offer a triple on their...

Giant now only appear to offer a triple on their very lowest hybrid model. So the end is nigh 😂

Edit: Actually, on second look their entry level is a double.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,427
Posted By PeteHski

It reminds me a bit of those Top Gear challenges...

It reminds me a bit of those Top Gear challenges where they drive a bunch of old bangers on a long, remote road trip. Just for a laugh and curiosity about what you can get away with.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-24, 02:35 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,951
Posted By PeteHski

That tire is only fit for the garbage and riding...

That tire is only fit for the garbage and riding on it will only be risking a crash.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 327
Posted By PeteHski

An FTP of 4 W/kg means climbing at <3 W/kg for...

An FTP of 4 W/kg means climbing at <3 W/kg for the length of time involved at the L’Etape. I paced myself at around 2.5 W/kg on the 2022 course, but that was at higher altitude on the Galibier etc. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 1,946
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I’m using the GP5000S TR myself, set up...

Yeah I’m using the GP5000S TR myself, set up tubeless of course. They mount up fairly easily on my DT Swiss ERC 1400 wheels. No tools required other than maybe a plastic tyre lever for the very last...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 1,946
Posted By PeteHski

Is it a big issue fitting tubed tyres on tubeless...

Is it a big issue fitting tubed tyres on tubeless ready rims?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 04:44 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 1,946
Posted By PeteHski

A mere rounding error in overall bike expenditure...

A mere rounding error in overall bike expenditure 😂
I’ve used 3 plugs in the last 4 years.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 04:41 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 1,946
Posted By PeteHski

Another tubeless + Dynaplug vote here. Just say...

Another tubeless + Dynaplug vote here. Just say no to roadside flats.

The sub 10 min tube changing ninjas are impressive, but I took a fair bit longer than that myself, being careful not to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,951
Posted By PeteHski

It’s the dumbest thing I’ve heard in ages. ...

It’s the dumbest thing I’ve heard in ages. Totally nuts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,535
Posted By PeteHski

No thanks.

No thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,433
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, for most people an annual check over is...

Yeah, for most people an annual check over is more than sufficient. But it depends a lot on your riding conditions too, especially how much wet riding. IME if you keep your drivetrain reasonably...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 327
Posted By PeteHski

I've spent a fair bit of time in Nice in July and...

I've spent a fair bit of time in Nice in July and it is invariably hot. So you can fully expect to be suffering in the midday heat. That's pretty much the default July weather there. I did the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 03:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 327
Posted By PeteHski

Well I can tell you that for most riders doing "a...

Well I can tell you that for most riders doing "a couple of 1000m climbs this year" is nowhere near enough prep for the L'Etape. Are you a natural lightweight climber? Are you conditioned to ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,433
Posted By PeteHski

This is the argument for a wheel upgrade rather...

This is the argument for a wheel upgrade rather than throwing $50-100 into servicing a 6-year old $150 wheel. But the shop appears to be offering another $150 wheel, which does seem a bit lame if...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 03:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 890
Posted By PeteHski

So how are the P-Zero Road and/or Cinturato Velo...

So how are the P-Zero Road and/or Cinturato Velo not that tyre? I've used the Cinturato as a training tyre and it is pretty fast and very durable. I haven't tried the P-Zero Road, but it sounds...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 890
Posted By PeteHski

I would have thought the RS, Race, 4S, Road and...

I would have thought the RS, Race, 4S, Road and Cinturato cover most use cases. I’m not really sure what you are asking for other than a more puncture resistant version of the 4S, which is pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 890
Posted By PeteHski

There is inevitably going to be a trade-off...

There is inevitably going to be a trade-off between puncture resistance, speed and comfort. I think the Cinturato is a good compromise if you are not racing and you are getting too many flats on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 890
Posted By PeteHski

As already mentioned, the Pirelli Cinturato Velo...

As already mentioned, the Pirelli Cinturato Velo is the tyre you should seriously consider. They perform almost as well as the P Zero Race and have a load more puncture resilience. Basically they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,543
Posted By PeteHski

No harm in trying. If you need more adjustment...

No harm in trying. If you need more adjustment than the saddle rail allows, it is worth checking if the seat clamp is reversible to change the post setback.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By PeteHski

That makes sense so I hope it works out for you....

That makes sense so I hope it works out for you. I see a few Bromptons on our local roads. They do look fun to ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-24, 04:09 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,346
Posted By PeteHski

I haven’t owned or ridden a bike with friction...

I haven’t owned or ridden a bike with friction shifting since the early 1980s but here on BF there are plenty of guys who still find them preferable for whatever reason.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-02-24, 04:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 429
Posted By PeteHski

I presume you meant 530 in your first sentence. I...

I presume you meant 530 in your first sentence. I agree that the 520 was a bit of a dog and the 530 was a huge improvement. I haven’t tried the 40 series Garmins yet, but I get the impression they...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-24, 03:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,433
Posted By PeteHski

To be fair to the shop I think their suggestion...

To be fair to the shop I think their suggestion of replacing a cheap $150 wheel after 11k miles is not that unreasonable. With labour and retail part pricing, replacing the bearing might not be cost...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By PeteHski

Great effort! What attracted you to buying a...

Great effort! What attracted you to buying a Brompton? Did you specifically need a folding bike or just liked the style?

Welcome to the forum too!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,383
Posted By PeteHski

A hybrid is not likely to cut it against a road...

A hybrid is not likely to cut it against a road or gravel bike for what the OP is talking about.
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