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Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-18, 08:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,841
Posted By ReneV

I've had similar problems as the OP on some...

I've had similar problems as the OP on some wheels, in spite of retaping and what-not. On other wheels, it's been entirely straightforward.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-02-18, 08:29 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 25,529
Posted By ReneV

The forthcoming Bryton Aero 60 looks like the...

The forthcoming Bryton Aero 60 looks like the long-distance holy grail ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-18, 12:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,917
Posted By ReneV

I spoke with a pro and 3 x national TT champ...

I spoke with a pro and 3 x national TT champ about fit vs power. His take, from lots of testing: your muscles need to get accustomed to a new position but your max power output stays pretty flat over...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-18, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,855
Posted By ReneV

When I first put on my Pro Stealth, I matched the...

When I first put on my Pro Stealth, I matched the distance from the center of the stem to the widest point on my previous (standard) saddle. If I remember correctly, the difference from center to tip...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-18, 11:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,755
Posted By ReneV

Kagoshima. The rain helps keep the ash from...

Kagoshima. The rain helps keep the ash from Sakurajima under control;-) Of course, all the ash in the top soil is also why we have so many mud slides ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-18, 11:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,755
Posted By ReneV

I see your slightly damp roads and raise you the...

I see your slightly damp roads and raise you the sediment disaster warning I received within an hour of returning home from today's ride ;-)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-18, 11:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,755
Posted By ReneV

It's not that bad ... Anyway, I installed 4...

It's not that bad ...

Anyway, I installed 4 Season tires after entirely too many "puncs" recently ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-18, 06:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,000
Posted By ReneV

The argument seems to be that it keeps dirty air...

The argument seems to be that it keeps dirty air from the wheel and fork separate from clean air from the head tube. Anyone know anything specific?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-18, 04:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,000
Posted By ReneV

I get the argument for including power-meter...

I get the argument for including power-meter hardware that you need to pay for on the side if you want it activated, but it costs you the OPI SpideRing :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-18, 12:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,475
Posted By ReneV

The sticker on the warranty replacement I just...

The sticker on the warranty replacement I just received says 90 psi.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-18, 03:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,767
Posted By ReneV

Mounted, on 4 wheelsets - 23c Michelin Power...

Mounted, on 4 wheelsets
- 23c Michelin Power Competition (aero, measuring 27mm+ on HED Jets)
- 22c/24c Continental Attack/Force II (climbing)
- 25c Continental GP4kSII (rough-n-tumble)
- 24c...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-18, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,475
Posted By ReneV

Their online information says "90 psi max tire...

Their online information says "90 psi max tire pressure" for all the Jet wheels, I think. They even say "max 80 psi for 23mm tubeless".

My HED Jets also say 100 psi max on a sticker. Well, at...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-18, 03:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,475
Posted By ReneV

You seem to be talking about recommended...

You seem to be talking about recommended pressure. I understand this is how HED also frames the issue but fact of the matter is that they say 90 psi is max pressure. Strictly speaking, this means you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-18, 01:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,475
Posted By ReneV

I don't really know what I'm talking about but I...

I don't really know what I'm talking about but I suspect the max pressure is due to a soft rim: at higher pressures, the spokes might slacken too much.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-18, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,590
Posted By ReneV

I have a pair of Thrust SL Ti. Their cleat...

I have a pair of Thrust SL Ti. Their cleat retention strength is not variable. I don't feel they're too different from Shimanos but I like them, and they're light, of course.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-18-18, 02:41 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,657
Posted By ReneV

For 400k and up in remote areas, I use a Topeak...

For 400k and up in remote areas, I use a Topeak Tri-Backup Tirebag. It's made for a tubular but takes a clincher, two tubes, and tools. And, a decent-sized pump on the outside....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-18, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,113
Posted By ReneV

I've had something similar happen once, a while...

I've had something similar happen once, a while back. I reconnected all the plugs and no problem since then.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-18, 02:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,415
Posted By ReneV

I have Cinelli Gel Cork on my rough-n-tumble bike...

I have Cinelli Gel Cork on my rough-n-tumble bike and Syntace Cork on my normal bike. They're quite similar but I find the Syntace to be just that little bit nicer in all respects, except (possibly)...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,509
Posted By ReneV

Panaracer Gillar tires: 155g, w/anti-puncture layer

A mate just showed up with Panaracer Gillar tires: 150--160g, including anti-puncture layer. They're seemingly new to market and possibly only available in Japan so-far. I haven't been able to find...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 09:58 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 22,640
Posted By ReneV

The Cinelli XCr frame you mentioned earlier is...

The Cinelli XCr frame you mentioned earlier is listed as weighing 1,560g on the manufacturer's product web-page.
The Trek Emonda SLR frame is commonly quoted as weighing 640g.

What parts of this...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 09:13 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 22,640
Posted By ReneV

I see we have any number of comprehension issues...

I see we have any number of comprehension issues in play here. I am stating clearly that you keep moving the goal posts in what you say.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 09:07 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 22,640
Posted By ReneV

"Truly".

"Truly".
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 22,640
Posted By ReneV

You need to be a great deal more precise in what...

You need to be a great deal more precise in what you say if you hope to make any form of sense. The tests in the video quite clearly take place in reality.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 08:45 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 22,640
Posted By ReneV

??? OK, I'm going to bite, even though I...

???

OK, I'm going to bite, even though I suspect you'll start on a whole thing about "truly": steel vs CF shaft
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-18, 10:12 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,873
Posted By ReneV

XPedo Thrust SL ti on nice bike Generic Look...

XPedo Thrust SL ti on nice bike
Generic Look Keo-compatibles on bad weather bike
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-18, 08:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,475
Posted By ReneV

The HED Jets use alloy rims (incl. brake track),...

The HED Jets use alloy rims (incl. brake track), with carbon fairings.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-18, 05:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,493
Posted By ReneV

4 sets for 2 bikes - Shimano RS81/c35 for most...

4 sets for 2 bikes
- Shimano RS81/c35 for most riding
- HED JET 6 Plus for TTs, both longish segments and whole-/multi-day
- DT Swiss RR21 DiCut for extreme climbing
- Shimano Ultegra/c24 for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-18, 04:22 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,482
Posted By ReneV

Short of structured training, you can do the 2nd...

Short of structured training, you can do the 2nd best: sweet-spot efforts. Basically, ride at 80--85% of max HR for 1 1/2 to 3 hrs at a time.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-18, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,346
Posted By ReneV

Seeing that it seems to be everywhere. it could...

Seeing that it seems to be everywhere. it could be an artifact of the production method. If you do have it checked out, and I would, it's probably a good idea to go to someone with Scott-specific...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-18, 06:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,811
Posted By ReneV

Congrats:-) Re. the 13s: my guess is that...

Congrats:-)

Re. the 13s: my guess is that your Garmin paused at the turn-around. Strava uses the time difference in the GPS data.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-18, 05:57 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,416,290
Posted By ReneV

I had uploaded my bikes in their everyday config...

I had uploaded my bikes in their everyday config a few pages back but thought my multi-day TT setup on my 58cm DengFu FM098-V2 might be more interesting.
- Ultegra Di2
- SRAM Red crank+brakes
-...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-18, 01:57 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 23,901
Posted By ReneV

Somewhat relatedly, I have convinced myself that...

Somewhat relatedly, I have convinced myself that staying within the recommended pressure listed by the manufacturer is the way to go. For GP4Ks @ 25c, this means 95--120psi. I have tested only a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-18, 07:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 33,815
Posted By ReneV

I've got a Fabric Scoop flat, too. I love it for...

I've got a Fabric Scoop flat, too. I love it for all terrain, including all manners of climbing, but only with a saddle to stem drop up to 12cm. More than that and I get a slightly sore lower back,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-18, 02:59 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 23,901
Posted By ReneV

One of the arguments for wider tires I've seen is...

One of the arguments for wider tires I've seen is that rolling resistance on an essentially-flat surface is different from the real-life case. While higher pressures measure better on a flat surface,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-18, 05:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,369
Posted By ReneV

The instructions call for the relevant bolt to be...

The instructions call for the relevant bolt to be only just finger tight. The couple of times I have serviced wheels with this particular technology, things have just worked.

It may be worth going...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-18, 10:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,186
Posted By ReneV

I'm XL + M. I tend to go by height: up to or just...

I'm XL + M. I tend to go by height: up to or just below my measurement. The trickiest issue seems to be for the wrist, which I hope short sleeves will side-step.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-18, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,408
Posted By ReneV

I used that for a year or so. Loved it. (I only...

I used that for a year or so. Loved it. (I only replaced it to go much narrower.)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-18, 09:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,186
Posted By ReneV

Ordered :thumb: Other than for sprint stuff,...

Ordered :thumb:

Other than for sprint stuff, I like the suits for sustained strenuous efforts, certainly up to 12h. It helps to focus the mind and to stay in an aero tuck, and it seems easier to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-18, 01:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,052
Posted By ReneV

It's probably too subtle for you but Syntace Cork...

It's probably too subtle for you but Syntace Cork bar tape has golden specks.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-18, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,091
Posted By ReneV

I quite like them, too. The version with blue...

I quite like them, too. The version with blue decals seems to be noticeably more flexy than the red one. I'm happy with the blue for a PRO alloy bar but things are all over the place when I use it...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-18, 06:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,232
Posted By ReneV

The best-kept secret in cycling, as far as I'm...

The best-kept secret in cycling, as far as I'm concerned: Syntace Cork tape. Not gel-cushioned but airy-yet-firm to the touch.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-18, 04:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,557
Posted By ReneV

I bought a $20 CF-only 95g saddle off a popular...

I bought a $20 CF-only 95g saddle off a popular auction site, just to see. It is probably the hardest bike component I have. Weirdly, it's quite comfortable but it has a narrower range of comfortable...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-18, 04:37 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 63,613
Posted By ReneV

I bought them at bike24 and have done a few...

I bought them at bike24 and have done a few hundred miles. They're still new-looking. I only put them on for ~100mile TTs, which I do when it's low-80ies F, meaning my window is a few months a year....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-18, 04:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 971
Posted By ReneV

Not really what you're asking but I have no...

Not really what you're asking but I have no problem cleaning the lower o-ring by rubbing it for a few seconds with my fingers.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-18, 02:51 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,382
Posted By ReneV

Component choice is your friend. Aside from the...

Component choice is your friend. Aside from the obvious issue of stem length and angle, there's also handlebar reach. The two I use have a 3cm difference and both are fairly common, meaning neither...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-18, 04:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,421
Posted By ReneV

You have a keen eye :-)

You have a keen eye :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-18, 05:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,669
Posted By ReneV

I have a 3T Aeronova Team Stealth (carbon, 210g)...

I have a 3T Aeronova Team Stealth (carbon, 210g) @ USD225 and a PRO PLT Compact Ergo (alloy, 267g) @ USD45. Both are what I wanted and both live up to my expectations.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-18, 04:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,028
Posted By ReneV

This may be particular to me but I realized at...

This may be particular to me but I realized at some point that shortening the housing to the front caliper fixed a similar problem I had.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-18, 06:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,685
Posted By ReneV

My 2016 takes 4 Season 28c (measuring 30mm) no...

My 2016 takes 4 Season 28c (measuring 30mm) no problem. I think you're right about only the 2018 having dedicated eyelets but I've seen many pics of Synapses with mudguards, if I recall correctly,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-18, 03:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,685
Posted By ReneV

Cannondale Synapse (standard carbon version) gets...

Cannondale Synapse (standard carbon version) gets a thumbs up from here for the stated usages. I wanted a GT Grade but my LBS guy talked me out of it because of the warranty situation in the country...
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