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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-21, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 843
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

You might have a French threaded headset, taken...

You might have a French threaded headset, taken from Sheldon Brown

The threaded parts of a French headset are non-standard, but the press-in parts are conventional. If you have a worn-out headset,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-09-21, 05:21 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 20,483
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Live Cycling (http://www.tiz-cycling-live.io)

Live Cycling (http://www.tiz-cycling-live.io)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-08-21, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,170
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Who, Miche, Campag or Ambrosio? I'm going by...

Who, Miche, Campag or Ambrosio? I'm going by personal experience on what I have ridden and feel, that and Miche test their wheels to the old UCI standard and not the new one that other wheel...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-08-21, 07:35 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 20,483
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

I've just looked at my team for Paris Nice, I...

I've just looked at my team for Paris Nice, I must have picked the team with my eyes closed
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-21, 03:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,992
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Just remember all Hambini's own products fix...

Just remember all Hambini's own products fix everything, none of his tests are impartial
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-21, 03:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,606
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

The more you ride a bike, the more bat s h i t...

The more you ride a bike, the more bat s h i t crazy you become. I had a chat with an ex-rider who is now a coach, that if we didn't race bikes would we self harm? What we put ourselves through in...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-07-21, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,975
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Stem too short could be cause, if it was too long...

Stem too short could be cause, if it was too long you'd get neck pain
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-07-21, 09:56 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,072
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

01-07/03 - 260.9km - 2065m climbing - Would have...

01-07/03 - 260.9km - 2065m climbing - Would have got in more today but dropped a contact lens again
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-21, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,375
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

But the issue is still there, if you have a...

But the issue is still there, if you have a Triomphe C/Set and a Victory NDS what ever BB you fit won't work, one side will always be off whether you use ISO or JIS, if you go down the JIS route,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-21, 03:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,405
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

I was bursting myself on the turbo and popped a...

I was bursting myself on the turbo and popped a contact lens on Thursday, I'm still looking for it.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-06-21, 02:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,632
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Ah Rum Puncheon, I may have had a few, my first...

Ah Rum Puncheon, I may have had a few, my first introduction to Trini hot sauce, took me the rest of the year to feel my teeth. Bake & Shark on the beach with a Carib or twelve after riding over to...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-06-21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 20,483
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

I'm in

I'm in
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-06-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,632
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Get a track bike and ride the Easter Carnivals in...

Get a track bike and ride the Easter Carnivals in Trini, Jamaica and Barbados, I would fly over and race them in the 90s and I hear that Trini has an indoor velodrome now. The do have (or did) have...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-05-21, 05:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,632
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

What is your base line FTP, putting 48w on a 60w...

What is your base line FTP, putting 48w on a 60w base is pish, putting it on 350w a bit better. Keep going with the group rides and add to the 6hrs a week building it up to 20hrs a week. Start...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-05-21, 01:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,632
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

What is your current level of fitness you're...

What is your current level of fitness you're coming from, if you new to cycling then just ride your bike and build up base endurance before looking at getting in to a structured plan. But what do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Gore may have made the Campag 11spd cables...

Gore may have made the Campag 11spd cables alledgedly ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-21, 10:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,126
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

If you go ceramic you have to go all in, BB, Hubs...

If you go ceramic you have to go all in, BB, Hubs and Jockey wheels. I spent 8 weeks test ceramics based on Power, Speed, Heart Rate and timed efforts and over the 8wks I saved 14w over standard...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,468
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

The main benefit to Tubs are if you puncture you...

The main benefit to Tubs are if you puncture you can still ride on a flat till you can get service, with a clincher the tyre comes off and you're on the rim. All the test will come out in favour of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-05-21, 09:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,763
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Sometimes 15hrs or longer if an install goes pear...

Sometimes 15hrs or longer if an install goes pear shaped, but mostly 10-12hrs, I the summer I would ride in 40 miles and would do 60 miles on the way back
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-21, 06:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,468
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Remember as a Pro, the best product you ride is...

Remember as a Pro, the best product you ride is the one the Sponser tells you to ride
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-21, 06:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,992
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Worlds 89 Wait till lap 3

Worlds 89

Wait till lap 3
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-05-21, 05:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,763
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

When I did night shifts, I would get on the bike...

When I did night shifts, I would get on the bike as soon as I got back and did 2hrs and then sleep but I was on IT Support so not the most physically taxing unless I had to move the server room around
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-21, 04:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,260
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

If you use a quality chainring and sprocket then...

If you use a quality chainring and sprocket then there shouldn't be tight spots. Cheap rings aren't very round, I run Sugino, Campag and Dura Ace rings on Shimano or Miche threaded sprockets (don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-21, 04:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

I have had GORE Cables on my winter bike since...

I have had GORE Cables on my winter bike since 2006 and they've not skipped a beat, I don't know if the still make them. I don't like the Shimano cables with the coating as the coating comes off and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-04-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,577
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

We would do 3 tests in a session, start with 30...

We would do 3 tests in a session, start with 30 min warm up, firstly one hour mini ramp test with a tube shoved in your mouth measuring O2 & Co2 and being jabbed to measure blood lactate, 10mins...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-04-21, 09:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,241
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Cardio for recovery and endurance, HIIT because...

Cardio for recovery and endurance, HIIT because it is trendy and sounds better than Interval training. I ride my bike till it hurts and then lift the pace 5kph and keep going till the darkness...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-04-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,540
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

When I say I drink 2l of water on the run up to a...

When I say I drink 2l of water on the run up to a session, that is through the day and then I jump on the bike at 5pm and ride for an hour plus and them have another litre of water afterwards, I have...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-04-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Post a picture, my JB Volt has a smaller leg that...

Post a picture, my JB Volt has a smaller leg that makes it look ofset to the bike
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-21, 09:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,512
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Pedals? also is the front wheel tight, is the...

Pedals? also is the front wheel tight, is the mech hanger tight?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-21, 06:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,375
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

The first thing you need to address is which...

The first thing you need to address is which cranks they are, Campag Victory or Triomphe, they both look very similar but use different axle lenghts. But I think the extractor threads are different,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-21, 06:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,375
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Copied from another thread: "The issue is...

Copied from another thread:

"The issue is absolutely not about any of that corporate ego that you refer to. It's a straight technical difference that anyone with a set of verniers can check and...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-04-21, 03:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,923
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

When you had the bike fit, did they use saddle...

When you had the bike fit, did they use saddle mapping pressure pads? This will determin where you sit bones are and how you move on the saddle when you ride and will also look at your flexability
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-21, 03:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 704
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Yes it will use a U brake, was trendy in the late...

Yes it will use a U brake, was trendy in the late 80's early 90's
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-21, 03:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,375
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

If the chainset has a self extractor bolt it is a...

If the chainset has a self extractor bolt it is a Victory chain set, if it doesn't then it could be a Triomphe chain set. Triomphe uses a 115mm BB and Victory uses a 109mm, but you will need an ISO...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-21, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,042
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Maybe threaded bottom brackets???

Maybe threaded bottom brackets???
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-03-21, 06:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,923
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Have you had a saddle fit?

Have you had a saddle fit?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-03-21, 05:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,810
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Carbs 2hrs before a ride, on the ride either use...

Carbs 2hrs before a ride, on the ride either use a gel after an hour and a half and then a gel every 45-60mins, after 2:30 have a bar, can be a sports bar or a granola bar. It will depend on the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-03-21, 05:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,982
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Measure the centre of the front axle to the...

Measure the centre of the front axle to the ground and the centre of the rear axle to the ground and if there's a difference then raise the front end, it could be you are leaning forward without...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-03-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,540
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

In the days before Sports Nutrition, we would use...

In the days before Sports Nutrition, we would use 60% Water, 40% Fruit Juice with a pinch of salt, we would also use flat diet coke (diet coke contains more caffiene than normal coke) and for the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-03-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,982
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Have you got a raiser under the front wheel?

Have you got a raiser under the front wheel?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-03-21, 08:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 717
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Cycling online

There is a website that shows bike races, I have no affiliation to it, I also do not know if there are country restrictions but it works in the UK, I'm currently watching Trofeo Laiguelia.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-02-21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,878
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

The new bottles have been deveoloped to degrade...

The new bottles have been deveoloped to degrade after 6-9mths, the UCISC are dammed if the do, dammed if they don't. Whatever they ban, will be slated and if they don't ban it then they will get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,316
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Sante was the Sora of groupsets and RX was the...

Sante was the Sora of groupsets and RX was the Claris back in the day. Shimano was approached by bike companies to build a group set to a price (not much has changed these days) corners are cut on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-02-21, 10:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,027
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

I'd love to know which brand is offering shops a...

I'd love to know which brand is offering shops a 50-60% margin on bikes, having working in the industry you are way off target. Best leadtime I have currently seen is on a Ridley with a leadtime of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-21, 04:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 824
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Someone has fitted the cassette and then changed...

Someone has fitted the cassette and then changed their mind and put the cassette back and forgotten the spacer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-21, 04:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 896
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

When it comes to tensioning the wheel and then...

When it comes to tensioning the wheel and then getting the flat spots out will be a nightmare with the tyre on. Is your time cheaper than $2.50 and some sealant?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-02-21, 04:26 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 29,669
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

The older I get the harder the ground becomes, in...

The older I get the harder the ground becomes, in my teens I was invincible and bounced, in my twenties I didn't care and chicks dig scars, in my thirties (and after two broken backs) I became a bit...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-21, 04:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,170
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Can you get Ryde Rims or Ambrosio Rims? I have...

Can you get Ryde Rims or Ambrosio Rims? I have been riding Miche Wheels (Alturs & SWRs) and Campag Zonda as factory wheels and Record on Ambrosio Exellight 32's and I have been 268lbs and been known...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-01-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,285
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

I managed 3hrs on Saturday, my legs are still...

I managed 3hrs on Saturday, my legs are still burst today. I've looked at rocker platers and I like the idea both for pressure relief and you also work your core. It needs to be set up loose so it...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-01-21, 01:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,072
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

Target 1000km MTD - 32.5km

Target 1000km
MTD - 32.5km
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