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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,734
Posted By surak

Foot retention. I recently rode with flat pedals...

Foot retention. I recently rode with flat pedals for some short-ish rides because I needed to walk around in regular footwear instead of my usual 3-bolt road clipless pedals (I also have some SPD...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 994
Posted By surak

I don't know how many shops use that tool, but...

I don't know how many shops use that tool, but Park Tool's been making it for a while now, so presumably it's a non-zero number. How a mechanic uses it while assembling a bike, I don't know, but you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 994
Posted By surak

I'm not suggesting anything, just pointing out...

I'm not suggesting anything, just pointing out that good sellers do remove factory grease. You don't need to run it through ultrasound, have you not heard of a chain scrubber...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-13-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 458
Posted By surak

Hirschi and Alaphilippe are both headed to Tudor...

Hirschi and Alaphilippe are both headed to Tudor Pro Cycling next year. Already been announced. Should be a fun team for the one-days.

I'm still feeling the letdown from GCN+ carrying nearly every...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 994
Posted By surak

A good retailer would. The bikes I've bought --...

A good retailer would. The bikes I've bought -- including DTC -- have never come with factory grease, always with some other thin lube that I can stand riding with if I'm not planning to wax that...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-13-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 915
Posted By surak

The best teams already know that they harm their...

The best teams already know that they harm their own chances to win with underweight and underfueled riders. Read up on how the pros are tracking their calorie intake and expenditure, and how they...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-12-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 290
Posted By surak

If the settings are the defaults then it's very...

If the settings are the defaults then it's very likely that the difficulty is at 100%. You can also check that your weight and height are accurate in your user profile settings. For example, if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 200
Posted By surak

I believe that you can upload pictures to your...

I believe that you can upload pictures to your user gallery, then others can see them.

If you bought the derailleur or it came on a new bike that you bought less than 2 years ago (in the U.S. -...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-12-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 290
Posted By surak

You need to have your trainer paired as a...

You need to have your trainer paired as a controllable in the sensor settings, not just for power. You also need to ensure that no other app/bike computer/etc. is connected to your trainer that would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 270
Posted By surak

^ That is why I warn people about buying Canyon,...

^ That is why I warn people about buying Canyon, as a Canyon owner.

EBay is the easiest option. Usually can find some Giant or Kalloy stems. They might not be the same height as the Canyon stem,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,813
Posted By surak

Look for nearby routes on RideWithGPS, which is...

Look for nearby routes on RideWithGPS, which is free to use to find routes by starting location, distance, and elevation gain, also to view their public heatmap.

Find some local club rides and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,368
Posted By surak

I haven't seen these plugs at my local hardware...

I haven't seen these plugs at my local hardware store, and although I try to reduce how much I shop at Amazon, most of the time I end up buying the wrong thing no matter where I go (all sorts of odds...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-28-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 945
Posted By surak

You mean specifically used trainers and smart...

You mean specifically used trainers and smart bikes? They tend not to be easily serviceable, and buying used runs the risk of having issues that manufacturers only support under warranty for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,536
Posted By surak

Never seen the pedaling motion, only had some...

Never seen the pedaling motion, only had some bikers stick their right leg out, which I think I read somewhere was like a wave.

I have had several separate encounters with younger men on crotch...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-23-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 945
Posted By surak

That's great for you, but nothing the OP wrote...

That's great for you, but nothing the OP wrote indicates any interest in getting more into cycling than having a functional piece of equipment than can be pedaled. No hint of wanting to use a...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-23-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,444
Posted By surak

I read that Ayuso wants to get out of his...

I read that Ayuso wants to get out of his contract as he's not getting leadership opportunities. And UAE isn't particularly thrilled with his domestique-ing, or lack thereof, but it's a long contract...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-22-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 945
Posted By surak

It sounds like any old simple (non-smart) trainer...

It sounds like any old simple (non-smart) trainer would do given your low level of requirements. Just pick up the cheapest thing you find used off your local classifieds Craigslist/FB Marketplace...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-21-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 809
Posted By surak

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=CHnxYj6F2OA6...

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=CHnxYj6F2OA6tN4QRRjEJ8
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-21-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 809
Posted By surak

https://www.bikeforums.net/indoor-stationary-cycli...

https://www.bikeforums.net/indoor-stationary-cycling-forum/1218777-direct-drive-vs-wheel-smart-trainers-worth-spend.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,018
Posted By surak

Garmin is known for offering replacements on...

Garmin is known for offering replacements on their defective out of warranty products, so I would contact them first.

If you've paired your Varia with a bike computer like a Garmin Edge or Wahoo...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-18-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 540
Posted By surak

I think SDW's original plan was to try and win...

I think SDW's original plan was to try and win the stage with Wiebes (the one who bumped into Vollering before she crashed). She was the only one who could've waited and paced Vollering to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 770
Posted By surak

Arundel Sport cages. Or Dave-O for the carbon...

Arundel Sport cages. Or Dave-O for the carbon version.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,943
Posted By surak

Minimum 29mm nominal width tires for 25mm i.w....

Minimum 29mm nominal width tires for 25mm i.w. rims is the newest guideline, however it's due to hookless rims not being able to retain 28mm and narrower tires and resulting in tire blowoffs, both...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,271
Posted By surak

OP, please don't ride aerobars on group rides...

OP, please don't ride aerobars on group rides when you're already uneasy about drafting behind others. :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,271
Posted By surak

Doesn't matter whether you're large, not riding...

Doesn't matter whether you're large, not riding in line with the rest of the group and eating wind while upright is a recipe for struggling on the flats for any size. I often ride in the back on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,736
Posted By surak

Been working fine for me for over 2 years without...

Been working fine for me for over 2 years without issue. I wrapped electrical tape around one of my bikes' seatpost for the mount and didn't with another, the latter has no indication of any...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,736
Posted By surak

Sounds like a defective unit. As if the bands on...

Sounds like a defective unit. As if the bands on the stock mount are 100% reliable, and no one would ever go to the extent of looking for alternatives....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,736
Posted By surak

1) a dial is easier than the silicone band on the...

1) a dial is easier than the silicone band on the stock mount, and if you have different seat tube shapes you'd have to juggle between different straps to account for different sizes, which will be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,736
Posted By surak

In case you didn't know that these exist, you...

In case you didn't know that these exist, you only need one: https://komcycling.com/collections/radar-accessories/products/garmin-varia-mount

The biggest downside is that you have to use a little...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-05-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By surak

When the race is still in a calm or manageable...

When the race is still in a calm or manageable state, like no dangerous riders in a breakaway, riders will drop back to the team cars to not only get water and food but also get crucial information...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 784
Posted By surak

Tires like the GP5K AS TR are easier to mount...

Tires like the GP5K AS TR are easier to mount than many clinchers I've used in the past. Just mounted a pair by hand last week, which is something I never did with Conti clinchers back in the day....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-04-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,764
Posted By surak

Today I'm down below 132 lbs / 60 kg / 19.5 BMI...

Today I'm down below 132 lbs / 60 kg / 19.5 BMI after not weighing myself for a week where I didn't manage as much riding and my dinners included frozen pizza, hot dogs, and cheesesteak, figuring...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 959
Posted By surak

I used to wear them in hot conditions just...

I used to wear them in hot conditions just because I had cheaper bibs with straps that were uncomfortable and could rub. I stopped when I got better bibs, as I found a baselayer to be the exact wrong...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-03-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 480
Posted By surak

His pure W/kg in the high mountains is not at...

His pure W/kg in the high mountains is not at their level yet, but he's still young and hasn't raced as long so it's possible there's untapped power in him.

He's at least a notch below technically...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 784
Posted By surak

Take a look at the list of 32mm 700c tires that...

Take a look at the list of 32mm 700c tires that Bicycle Rolling Resistance has tested:...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,356
Posted By surak

Ordered a Cycplus AS2 Pro e-pump using the 20%...

Ordered a Cycplus AS2 Pro e-pump using the 20% off BF discount "bikeforumdiscount". Finally one of those marketing emails had something useful in it.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-31-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,093
Posted By surak

I've been using a Cycliq Fly 12 Sport since it...

I've been using a Cycliq Fly 12 Sport since it came out without issue. Battery lasts about 5 hours recording at 1440p/60 fps without OIS, HDR, and light, which is exactly what I need for the 75-90...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,356
Posted By surak

I've started using Bivo Trio stainless steel...

I've started using Bivo Trio stainless steel insulated bottles this summer. Really make it easier to keep up with hydration and also don't pick up any odd flavors as they're easy to clean. Don't care...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,731
Posted By surak

Personally no width of Gatorskins has ever felt...

Personally no width of Gatorskins has ever felt good to me. Couldn't take the 32s off when I had them fast enough. Only good rolling tires really benefit from being run at lower pressure because...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,106
Posted By surak

Plenty of reporters have asked Pidcock if he...

Plenty of reporters have asked Pidcock if he fancies himself a GC contender. Unlike Jonas, he hasn't complained about stages that don't suit him. Anyway the point's already been made, the vast...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,106
Posted By surak

And yet he doesn't say flat stages have no place...

And yet he doesn't say flat stages have no place in the Tour.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-08-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,106
Posted By surak

Pidcock is also a little fellow but you don't...

Pidcock is also a little fellow but you don't hear him complaining about racing unpaved roads.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-08-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,106
Posted By surak

The stage was great. Modern race bikes are so...

The stage was great. Modern race bikes are so capable now that gravel isn't as crazy risky for the pros to ride on as it used to be even a few years ago. The only thing that annoyed me was how close...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,460
Posted By surak

Nope, mine loses 5-10 PSI a week, stabilizes to...

Nope, mine loses 5-10 PSI a week, stabilizes to about 40 PSI, not noticeably different from using butyl tubes. Did you try retaping the rims? I've only had to do that for one wheelset, and was...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-28-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By surak

NBC Sports usually has extended highlights but...

NBC Sports usually has extended highlights but they put them up many hours after the stage is over. SBS should also post mini-stages a couple hours after the finish; it's free with an account and VPN...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,233
Posted By surak

I used to wear them all the time but stopped...

I used to wear them all the time but stopped bothering and just use sunscreen instead of sleeves once it gets above 60F. I take along extra sunscreen to top off mid-ride, and by the time of year when...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-23-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 785
Posted By surak

The GCN Show mentioned they're going to a YouTube...

The GCN Show mentioned they're going to a YouTube subscription model for their long form documentaries. They also had layoffs after the acquisition, most prominently stats geek and sometimes average...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,904
Posted By surak

Wider tires can be run at lower pressures and...

Wider tires can be run at lower pressures and will deform over debris that would flat narrower tires run at higher pressures.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-11-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,764
Posted By surak

I understand the theory, but it doesn't really...

I understand the theory, but it doesn't really apply to me in the sense that I don't count calories, eat what I feel like (plenty of carbs and desserts), and lose weight without any intentional...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,155
Posted By surak

Group/buddy dynamics definitely change how fast I...

Group/buddy dynamics definitely change how fast I ride.

Most of the other folks I ride with don't have a power meter or properly pay attention to them while riding, so they always go much too hard...
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