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Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 571
Posted By choddo

An aside, if you’ll please forgive me. ...

An aside, if you’ll please forgive me.

Perfect timing. I work for a startup software company and just yesterday in the office, which is in London but has a lot of American staff, I heard the use...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 879
Posted By choddo

Yes by about 0.1W. but more importantly they make...

Yes by about 0.1W. but more importantly they make you look faster. And have to resort to getting the LBS to change your cables as you just can’t face it. Ours add a surcharge for my Madone cabling...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 23,914
Posted By choddo

I did this on the commute the other day. Guy was...

I did this on the commute the other day. Guy was fast. Too fast to get round. I think he accelerated away at some lights slightly quicker than me and I ended up on his wheel for about 3 miles. He...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 11:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 344
Posted By choddo

Why is it impossible to shift both at the same...

Why is it impossible to shift both at the same time if the bike is doing synchronised shifting?

I found the 1s delay on synced rear cogs when downshifting the front chainring on Di2 horrible. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 12:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 929
Posted By choddo

I think you bought the right bike (I say this as...

I think you bought the right bike (I say this as a carbon Di2 fan)

But you have to promise to sort out that stem / bar angle horror show.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 250
Posted By choddo

Is the small chainring on backwards?

Is the small chainring on backwards?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 654
Posted By choddo

It does seem a bit like the “putting them in the...

It does seem a bit like the “putting them in the sun” does the same job that “putting them on old wheels for a month” did so the latter has become a bit redundant, non?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 449
Posted By choddo

well, since you asked so nicely, I’ll spend some...

well, since you asked so nicely, I’ll spend some time elaborating on my post where I said I got it wrong (I don’t expect you to refer at any time to the fact you didn’t notice that someone had...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,258
Posted By choddo

Of course, if you’re prepared to drop 249 pounds...

Of course, if you’re prepared to drop 249 pounds of the King’s realm…

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Specialized/S-Works-Torch-Lace-Road-Cycling-Shoes/10T5H
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-24, 12:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 449
Posted By choddo

I did suggest 10T but didn’t know there was a 9...

I did suggest 10T but didn’t know there was a 9 and didn’t know you could get them without switching to SRAM AXS.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 879
Posted By choddo

And I use a Shockstop stem on my Checkpoint. Such...

And I use a Shockstop stem on my Checkpoint. Such a versatile bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 344
Posted By choddo

Also curious how SRAM behaves. I tried the...

Also curious how SRAM behaves.

I tried the Shimano equivalent and they do on the small-large chainring change but not the other way round. And the down shifts afterwards when going into the small...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 214
Posted By choddo

I may or may not have replaced mine because the...

I may or may not have replaced mine because the bearing seized up :foo:
This one has been ok and seen some bad weather for maybe 6 months so far
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 214
Posted By choddo

I just stuck a Praxis one in the Checkpoint....

I just stuck a Praxis one in the Checkpoint. Seems fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,157
Posted By choddo

Oh I know. I just meant that my experience of it...

Oh I know. I just meant that my experience of it working ok could well be down to running what seems likely to be lower pressure.

Related to other posts above, a small case study: Had a puncture...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,065
Posted By choddo

You don’t really do banter do you.

You don’t really do banter do you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,065
Posted By choddo

Q, E and indeed D. ;)

Q, E and indeed D. ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,797
Posted By choddo

High speed slomo camera please next time.

High speed slomo camera please next time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,797
Posted By choddo

Whaaaat?! :twitchy: How many years have I been...

Whaaaat?! :twitchy: How many years have I been getting this wrong?

Having said that, I’ve probably only written it down a handful of times in those decades.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 449
Posted By choddo

I suspect a recumbent is also more suited to a...

I suspect a recumbent is also more suited to a lower cadence but I haven’t tried. Spinning too fast (~120rpm for me) usually means bouncing and with your weight not over the pedals I suspect that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-24, 02:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 449
Posted By choddo

I did wonder if trying to push higher than a...

I did wonder if trying to push higher than a 52:11 on recovering knees was wise but I guess the wheel size makes a difference to the torque needed.

I don’t use my 52:11 at 20mph on the flat,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 307
Posted By choddo

I use Ultegra 8100 with cables to the shifters...

I use Ultegra 8100 with cables to the shifters (no choice, rim brake version) - etube never had a problem with it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 303
Posted By choddo

:eek:

:eek:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,040
Posted By choddo

Beast :D Cadence of 90 on a 10% incline with...

Beast :D

Cadence of 90 on a 10% incline with a 36:34 is fine. Plenty of torque still needed but can stay in the saddle at 300W.

Only ever really used a 34:34 once, to get over Hardknott at over...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,040
Posted By choddo

I don’t kid about these things. Without my...

I don’t kid about these things.

Without my 36:34 I would be gasping like a recently landed salmon on some of the hills around here. Even with it some of them are out of the saddle (I don’t regard...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 04:39 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,797
Posted By choddo

Yeah that’s what I meant when I said it was still...

Yeah that’s what I meant when I said it was still related to mass but added a bit :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 03:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,797
Posted By choddo

Bouyancy also plays a role in that example (but...

Bouyancy also plays a role in that example (but is related to mass too - but if you could reduce the volume of a pingpong ball enough to match the density of the steel one, it would sink pretty damn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 303
Posted By choddo

It’s not that bad. Especially with the adjustable...

It’s not that bad. Especially with the adjustable tension mechs but I think they are all designed for 2x

This clearly looks a lot nicer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-24, 01:30 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,797
Posted By choddo

Tiny numbers do add up over time. To what are...

Tiny numbers do add up over time. To what are still tiny numbers because all the other numbers add up over time too.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 12:34 AM
Replies: 21,411
Views: 5,326,840
Posted By choddo

Nice. I keep swapping my Favero pedals between...

Nice. I keep swapping my Favero pedals between the Checkpoint and Madone. Think I need a second set :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,157
Posted By choddo

I did on some of them. My first couple of sets...

I did on some of them. My first couple of sets were non TR and some tyres were that tight.
It was always a well known technique for avoiding levers.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 11:19 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,157
Posted By choddo

I run my 25s at 75psi.

I run my 25s at 75psi.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,157
Posted By choddo

I’m using 25mm and 30mm tyres. They both seal....

I’m using 25mm and 30mm tyres. They both seal. Maybe the 30s do a bit more easily


Fred Wright clearly needs some Dynaplugs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 691
Posted By choddo

I’ve seen a Dahon folding bike with a full...

I’ve seen a Dahon folding bike with a full Ultegra setup. That might be worth considering as an expensive alternative to hacking the Brompton?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 691
Posted By choddo

But not in this specific case where there is no FD

But not in this specific case where there is no FD
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 03:46 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,040
Posted By choddo

I understood most of the words contained in that....

I understood most of the words contained in that. But not sure why having a record of which gear ratios you’ve been using, which is only possible with electronic shifting, is surprising when using...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 03:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 570
Posted By choddo

Yes I’m less likely to bail on a big effort...

Yes

I’m less likely to bail on a big effort if someone will witness my cowardice
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,085
Posted By choddo

I think in most people’s heads, “jail” and...

I think in most people’s heads, “jail” and “prison” are the same thing.

and indeed, they weren’t even prosecuted let alone convicted.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 02:38 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,040
Posted By choddo

I mean extreme chainline angle yes, on a 2x, if...

I mean extreme chainline angle yes, on a 2x, if they were all unique ratios, you’d have to go through every cog which would mean probably spending a load of time in the worst combinations, and then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 01:20 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,040
Posted By choddo

On a normal RD/cassette though, you’re looking at...

On a normal RD/cassette though, you’re looking at a life of cross-chaining which I’ve always assumed is why the two ranges overlap by as much as maybe 3-4 cogs?

OP I’m amazed you can even get up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,065
Posted By choddo

and do you think it’s conceivable that the reason...

and do you think it’s conceivable that the reason it falls over is the tyre has lost traction?

And that is indeed a very important “if”. The whole thing also assumes travelling in a straight line....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,085
Posted By choddo

They literally have a different law for that,...

They literally have a different law for that, misdemeanour, small fine if they bother with you.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,157
Posted By choddo

Cheaper to make, basically.

Cheaper to make, basically.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,085
Posted By choddo

Anyone not wearing bibs is defo a custodial...

Anyone not wearing bibs is defo a custodial sentence :D
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,085
Posted By choddo

It’s not Saudi Arabia or a Cambodian temple dude.

It’s not Saudi Arabia or a Cambodian temple dude.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 368
Posted By choddo

Yeah I’ve decided to sack it off and maybe design...

Yeah I’ve decided to sack it off and maybe design a UK route that has the same amount of climbing (over 350km probably :lol:), make a weekend trip of it with the fam and pimp that for donations...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 4,157
Posted By choddo

This is definitely not the case for any tyres...

This is definitely not the case for any tyres including 5000S TRs I’ve tried to put on my Aeolus 5 rims. Minimum 10cm of rubber that needs the old Tyreglider to coax it over the top. Possible with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,065
Posted By choddo

My physics degree is telling me there are a lot...

My physics degree is telling me there are a lot of variables involved in that calculation and “impossible” seems a bold claim.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 01:06 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,065
Posted By choddo

This seems the wrong way round. And you can...

This seems the wrong way round.

And you can definitely slide a bike under braking without flipping it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-24, 12:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 501
Posted By choddo

Always important to manage your multiple routes...

Always important to manage your multiple routes to market :-)
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