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Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 6,614
Posted By Dean V

It really comes down to the rider and the...

It really comes down to the rider and the terrain. I am happy with 1x11 for riding near my home but it wouldn't be my choice for properly mountainous terrain. It doesn't have the range and I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-22, 08:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,783
Posted By Dean V

It won't work. Either put a 9 speed cassette on...

It won't work. Either put a 9 speed cassette on the wheel or see if "Jtek" do a shift mate to alter the cable pull from 9 to 8 speed spacing.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-22, 01:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,783
Posted By Dean V

As has been said, count the shifter clicks. ...

As has been said, count the shifter clicks.
Put it at one end of the range and count clicks to the other end.
Number of clicks will be one less than the amount of gears as it is already on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-22, 10:34 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,584
Posted By Dean V

It really depends on what give you the most...

It really depends on what give you the most enjoyment, as none of us here are getting paid to ride their bikes.I have had an aero bike (Trek Madone) and didn't really like it.Difficult to work on...
10-05-22, 09:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,523
Posted By Dean V

Crushing the inside of the chain stay a bit and...

Crushing the inside of the chain stay a bit and using a different fork would of been a better way of doing it.Bit late now though.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-22, 12:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,027
Posted By Dean V

+1 I have never had an issue with a disc on the...

+1
I have never had an issue with a disc on the rear when windy.
Don't even notice its there as far as bike handling goes.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,557
Posted By Dean V

Yep, definitely meaningless.

Yep, definitely meaningless.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-22, 05:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,479
Posted By Dean V

I am just impressed that he could average 23mph...

I am just impressed that he could average 23mph with 200W being a fairly big guy in a not very aero position.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-22, 02:06 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 10,727
Posted By Dean V

I have never had an issue with being clipped...

I have never had an issue with being clipped in.Regardless of any debate about efficiency if you are actually racing it is a major advantage for when significant surges in power are required and so...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-22, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,238
Posted By Dean V

I doubt there is even a Bianchi factory anymore. ...

I doubt there is even a Bianchi factory anymore.
Just some factory in China with a pile of Bianchi stickers.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-22, 03:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,455
Posted By Dean V

Something like a tubeless Scwalbe G One Speed...

Something like a tubeless Scwalbe G One Speed tire (35 or 38mm) rolls pretty well. Not quite as fast as a narrower road set up, but not that far off.
Should be fine for road and light gravel and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-22, 08:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,978
Posted By Dean V

The size 50 could be the one. There isn't much...

The size 50 could be the one. There isn't much reach difference between the 2 frame sizes.
Shorter head tube could be more of an issue depending on how high you want your bars.
As I said before...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-22, 04:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,978
Posted By Dean V

Depends on how much height you need to compensate...

Depends on how much height you need to compensate for. I would guess a 52 comes with 170 or 172.5 cranks so you can gain 5 to 7.5mm going to 165, which is as short as they go in the "standard" range.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-22, 09:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,978
Posted By Dean V

If that is the case then also a different saddle...

If that is the case then also a different saddle with a lower height (rail to top) could help.
Also if the seat mast is remains the same diameter below where its normal lowest setting is, you could...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-22, 09:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,978
Posted By Dean V

If you are happy with your current fit, measure...

If you are happy with your current fit, measure it and then duplicate it on the bike you are looking to purchase.
Then its just a matter of seeing which frame suits.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-22, 12:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 975
Posted By Dean V

Get a recumbent.

Get a recumbent.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-22, 02:25 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 6,850
Posted By Dean V

Good luck with trying to shift a triple from the...

Good luck with trying to shift a triple from the middle ring to the granny under load.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-22, 01:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,643
Posted By Dean V

Max heart rate is very much an individual thing...

Max heart rate is very much an individual thing and definitely varies considerably more the the 10bpm that you say from person to person.
Regardless of how fit or unfit they are.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-22, 12:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,643
Posted By Dean V

I wouldn't get too caught up in the power...

I wouldn't get too caught up in the power numbers.
The proof is in the result and you simply need more fitness/power.
But I would expect that you need around 4w/kg for 5 mins to keep up with most...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-22, 01:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,518
Posted By Dean V

Plenty of other tube sets out there that are as...

Plenty of other tube sets out there that are as good or better than 531.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-22, 01:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,417
Posted By Dean V

You need to take notice of what gear range suits...

You need to take notice of what gear range suits your wifes requirements. Observe what gears she wouldn't miss when riding the 2x setup and then translate that to what she would need with 1x.
No one...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-22, 11:53 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,994
Posted By Dean V

But calling steel an alloy is also pointless...

But calling steel an alloy is also pointless because just if it wasn't an alloy it couldn't be steel.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-22, 12:02 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,994
Posted By Dean V

Despite it being rather strange to refer to steel...

Despite it being rather strange to refer to steel as being an alloy frame I will say that carbon can out perform steel (alloy) or aluminium (alloy) in every respect if it is designed to do so.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,144
Posted By Dean V

Flax has already been and gone. Museeuw used it...

Flax has already been and gone.
Museeuw used it in his frames.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-22, 06:35 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,762
Posted By Dean V

Not wanting to put words in his mouth but I know...

Not wanting to put words in his mouth but I know from his (rubiksoval) previous posts he is a Cat 1 rider and has been racing for many years so would be faster and have more racing experience than...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-22, 10:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,147
Posted By Dean V

Advanced 3 will have a regular 1.125" steerer....

Advanced 3 will have a regular 1.125" steerer. Only Advanced Pro and SL have the 1.25".
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,762
Posted By Dean V

I have damaged a carbon tubular rim on a...

I have damaged a carbon tubular rim on a relatively small bump. That was with normal tyre pressure as well.
Many of the points you made have some truth to them but certainly not as much as you make...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-22, 10:52 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,762
Posted By Dean V

They are not all narrow. I have Zipp 404 and Hed...

They are not all narrow. I have Zipp 404 and Hed Singer 5 tubulars that match up to a 25mm tyre nicely.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-22, 01:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,469
Posted By Dean V

The amount of cross chaining in the above two...

The amount of cross chaining in the above two combinations could also have an effect on the already small efficiency difference.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-22, 10:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,658
Posted By Dean V

I ride on the left too. Those wider turns are a...

I ride on the left too. Those wider turns are a real problem.
Much easier when I rode in Europe on the right hand side.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,547
Posted By Dean V

105. You would never know the difference apart...

105. You would never know the difference apart from having less money in your pocket.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-21, 06:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,483
Posted By Dean V

The point is that all the helmets have to meet a...

The point is that all the helmets have to meet a safety standard.
Some will exceed that standard by more than others wether they have MIPS or not, but that data is not given to the consumer.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-21, 03:26 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,483
Posted By Dean V

They all have to pass a safety standard but by...

They all have to pass a safety standard but by how much and for which part of the standard is not known, so everything is just speculation.
MIPs doesn't necessarily mean it is a safer helmet. For...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-21, 10:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,505
Posted By Dean V

Keep the Argon 18 and put whatever components you...

Keep the Argon 18 and put whatever components you prefer on it.
Even paint it black if you must.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-21, 12:48 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 209,108
Posted By Dean V

You don't realise that 950c is the standard wheel...

You don't realise that 950c is the standard wheel size for Giant.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-21, 02:12 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 11,216
Posted By Dean V

I have ridden fixed gear with many group rides. ...

I have ridden fixed gear with many group rides.
Never had any complaints.
It doesn't have to be dangerous, you just need to apply a bit of brain power to the way you are riding.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-21, 09:55 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 11,216
Posted By Dean V

That vid looked quite flat A test of...

That vid looked quite flat
A test of braveness/stupidity as much as anything else.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-21, 07:40 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 11,216
Posted By Dean V

There is no way you can race against geared bikes...

There is no way you can race against geared bikes up and down steep (>10%) grades.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-21, 03:29 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 11,216
Posted By Dean V

As someone who has done a fair bit of fixed gear...

As someone who has done a fair bit of fixed gear riding I would say it isn't possible to keep up with a fast group ride on a 42 x 18.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-21, 02:37 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 11,216
Posted By Dean V

120rpm is too fast for normal cycling. But...

120rpm is too fast for normal cycling.
But check what it actually is. Easy to check with a watch and a bit of counting.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,829
Posted By Dean V

3t Aeronova has a longer reach than normal and...

3t Aeronova has a longer reach than normal and your forearm fits quite comfortably on the tops.
It will mean that when riding on the tops the reach is less which you may or may not like.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-21, 09:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,050
Posted By Dean V

You will be slower but just get used to it. I...

You will be slower but just get used to it.
I ride with someone who has a normal road bike and a Trek Domane E bike.
Even when ridden on the lowest power assist setting he is a lot faster than when...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-21, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,348
Posted By Dean V

I ride comfortably in what I think you refer to...

I ride comfortably in what I think you refer to as a "forward" position.
I have never done yoga and am not flexible. Never done core exercises, just am reasonably active in my job.
However I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-21, 12:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,427
Posted By Dean V

If the weather is a bit on the cooler side a good...

If the weather is a bit on the cooler side a good thick hot soup is very nice.
Obviously not for those that are in a hurry.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-21, 01:23 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 174,853
Posted By Dean V

I am guessing a bit here but am fairly sure I am...

I am guessing a bit here but am fairly sure I am correct in saying that taller people have longer legs than shorter people.
i.e the average inseam/height ratio of people that are 5'8" would be less...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,213
Posted By Dean V

Most bikes could be made to work. You can get a...

Most bikes could be made to work.
You can get a lot of adjustability with different stems especially if it is on a trainer so it doesn't matter how it handles or looks.
If your handlebars are...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,436
Posted By Dean V

As with all things gearing related it is often...

As with all things gearing related it is often down to personal preference.
I have AXS with 35/48 and 10-28 and really like it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 12:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,436
Posted By Dean V

TCR is every bit as much of a "stiff race bike"...

TCR is every bit as much of a "stiff race bike" as the Emonda.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-21, 11:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,121
Posted By Dean V

Nice bike though. I had a 2014 TCR SL and now...

Nice bike though.
I had a 2014 TCR SL and now have a 2020.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-21, 12:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,121
Posted By Dean V

The frame is 15 yrs old but nothing else is.

The frame is 15 yrs old but nothing else is.
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