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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3
Posted By PeteHski

I'm open-minded about it. It would depend on...

I'm open-minded about it. It would depend on both the group I wanted to ride with and the terrain. Some of our local rides feature 20% climbs and I would rather choose an e-bike vs walking up them....
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-21-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 99
Posted By PeteHski

It should work fine then. Incidentally, you...

It should work fine then. Incidentally, you answered your own question at the end about why they introduced a single virtual gear.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,212
Posted By PeteHski

Sorry, I'm just a bit sceptical of a cheap...

Sorry, I'm just a bit sceptical of a cheap Chinese frame matching an S-Works Aethos in every respect. I mean it's only the lightest disc frame and fork on the planet with no rider weight...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-21-24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 99
Posted By PeteHski

Rouvy is compatible if you are using a normal...

Rouvy is compatible if you are using a normal cassette rather than the Zwift virtual gear.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,212
Posted By PeteHski

I agree about the minimal branding. It actually...

I agree about the minimal branding. It actually makes the Aethos stand out from the crowd. I very nearly bought one myself a couple of years ago (Pro build), but they were out of stock across the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,100
Posted By PeteHski

A very experienced fitter said that serial saddle...

A very experienced fitter said that serial saddle buyers usually have some other underlying issue unrelated to the saddle. Either that or they are just really bad at choosing a saddle!

But it...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-21-24, 03:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 248
Posted By PeteHski

This^ I’ve been using an Edge 530 for...

This^

I’ve been using an Edge 530 for several years and it is pretty consistent with reported elevation gain over countless rides on known courses. The only time I’ve known it to be significantly...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 03:40 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,856
Posted By PeteHski

This anecdote reminds me of a school trip to...

This anecdote reminds me of a school trip to Italy when I was around 13 or 14. We soon ended up hiring mopeds to hoon around the town and it quickly became obvious who did and did not have much...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 03:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 272
Posted By PeteHski

It’s an interesting observation. I would have...

It’s an interesting observation. I would have thought most, if not all, the pros would have experienced a palm scrape at some point in their life. That alone makes gloves worth wearing IMHO. I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 03:07 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,212
Posted By PeteHski

You are the one claiming that this Schtea thing...

You are the one claiming that this Schtea thing is identical to an S-Works Aethos. I’m not reviewing anything. Just pointing out the obvious limitations in your comparison ie you have no clue about...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,212
Posted By PeteHski

So exact same tube profiles, transitions etc....

So exact same tube profiles, transitions etc. What about the carbon spec and layup design? Have you measured the torsional stiffness of both frames? How would you be able to verify any of that was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,212
Posted By PeteHski

Oh well in that case I’m totally convinced 😂. I...

Oh well in that case I’m totally convinced 😂. I was under the impression that most Specialized frames are made in Taiwan. So is this where Big Rock are based then or is the Aethos made in China? ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,856
Posted By PeteHski

I think on balance speed probably does make motos...

I think on balance speed probably does make motos less safe, but obviously depends on the situation. Cycling with high speed traffic is almost certainly less safe, which is why cyclists are not...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,445
Posted By PeteHski

A camera based system could potentially do that....

A camera based system could potentially do that. They can certainly detect different vehicle types, which could be useful.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,473
Posted By PeteHski

Carbon fibre frames and components generally have...

Carbon fibre frames and components generally have very good vibration damping properties. It’s pretty evident to me with carbon bars, especially on mountain bikes. Bianchi took it a step further with...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-20-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,760
Posted By PeteHski

I never considered Zwift to be very hardware...

I never considered Zwift to be very hardware intensive. It ran fine on a 10 year old iMac a couple of steps down on graphics. I run it now on a 2020 M1 Macbook Air, which runs smoothly in 4k. ...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-20-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 334
Posted By PeteHski

How would they fix height doping? I agree...

How would they fix height doping?

I agree masters racers who dope IRL are stupid.

I've lost count of the number of 6+ W/kg Zwift climbers, but I suspect most of them just have badly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,565
Posted By PeteHski

No easy answer. But whatever you do long term...

No easy answer. But whatever you do long term has to feel "normal" and not a forced behaviour. I keep chipping away at my nutrition. It's not perfect, but it is sustainable. I try to look for...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-20-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 493
Posted By PeteHski

lol, well that's an improvement anyway.

lol, well that's an improvement anyway.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-20-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 493
Posted By PeteHski

I haven’t used Rouvy for a year or so now, so...

I haven’t used Rouvy for a year or so now, so maybe they improved the rider graphics/animation.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-20-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,760
Posted By PeteHski

Supporting your $25 PC is probably a bigger...

Supporting your $25 PC is probably a bigger challenge.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-20-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 334
Posted By PeteHski

Zwift cheating at my level would just be sad. ...

Zwift cheating at my level would just be sad. Weight and height doping is easy and how would that be detected if you were consistent?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 824
Posted By PeteHski

Not significantly. You might well prefer shorter...

Not significantly. You might well prefer shorter crank arms, but the benefits are more long term comfort/fatigue rather than performance over a single ride. Also 2.5 mm is a relatively small change....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 361
Posted By PeteHski

If you were well hydrated and fuelled then maybe...

If you were well hydrated and fuelled then maybe you are just lacking endurance fitness. How have you been training for this event?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-24, 04:17 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,445
Posted By PeteHski

I didn’t realise there were different Varia alert...

I didn’t realise there were different Varia alert tone options on the Edge units. Whatever the default is on my Edge 530 I can hear it clearly on the bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 03:52 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,565
Posted By PeteHski

Great job, but this comment caught my eye. Don’t...

Great job, but this comment caught my eye. Don’t rely on will-power to maintain this regime long term. You have to get to a point where you are not having to make any conscious effort or perceived...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 03:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 329
Posted By PeteHski

Well you won’t get any pinch flats if you run...

Well you won’t get any pinch flats if you run tubeless at the Silca recommended pressures. I’m currently running 30 mm 5000S TR tyres at around 65 psi on 22mm internal rims. No issues and I weigh 80...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:22 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 18,268
Posted By PeteHski

With a BMI of around 23 I don’t really qualify...

With a BMI of around 23 I don’t really qualify for 50g bike weight savings. I did get my BMI down to 21 last summer for my key climbing events and that did make a difference, saving around 5 mins on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 329
Posted By PeteHski

When Conti introduced the 5000S TR they also...

When Conti introduced the 5000S TR they also shrunk them to measure close to their nominal size when mounted on modern wider rims. The older 5000 was sized for narrower rims, so they would measure...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,464
Posted By PeteHski

Yep, I often throw in additional rest days if I...

Yep, I often throw in additional rest days if I need to and don’t worry about fitting everything rigidly into a 7 day routine.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 591
Posted By PeteHski

I think the kind of commuters who would prefer...

I think the kind of commuters who would prefer drop bar e-bikes are those who already ride normal drop bar road bikes (like you), of which there are loads of e-bike options. E-bikes that are...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-18-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,760
Posted By PeteHski

I was thinking this too. It’s a big, sudden...

I was thinking this too. It’s a big, sudden unexpected price jump. It’s like they forgot to creep up the price annually like most other businesses do with inflation. A 7-year price freeze is almost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 824
Posted By PeteHski

Maybe you just had a tailwind on the climbs. ...

Maybe you just had a tailwind on the climbs. Gearing is what it is and Gatorskins are not quicker tyres. Your position on the bike might have been a factor and certainly the saddle comfort.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,857
Posted By PeteHski

This is my biggest problem with local group rides!

This is my biggest problem with local group rides!
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-18-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 18,193
Posted By PeteHski

What issues are you talking about? I had a good...

What issues are you talking about? I had a good experience with an Elite Direto X for a couple of years and the ride feel was quite realistic. I now use a Wahoo Kickr smart bike which is very nice,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 2,857
Posted By PeteHski

I mostly train alone for practical reasons, but I...

I mostly train alone for practical reasons, but I love riding in a well organised peloton. It all comes down to trust in the other riders and matched ability. Then there is the social aspect of a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 824
Posted By PeteHski

I often do the same ride on the same bike and...

I often do the same ride on the same bike and speeds vary quite a bit depending on weather conditions (wind strength and direction especially) and mood. How much faster was the Orbea?
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-18-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 493
Posted By PeteHski

I actually quite like Zwift graphics in 4K and...

I actually quite like Zwift graphics in 4K and the frame rate is very smooth. Rouvy is obviously a totally different look with real life video. I find the video quality a bit patchy depending on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,473
Posted By PeteHski

Would it have been more useful if everyone just...

Would it have been more useful if everyone just agreed with your viewpoint? I actually think you made a valid point about vibration absorption. You will find that carbon fibre is also very good in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,212
Posted By PeteHski

How would you know that the carbon layup is the...

How would you know that the carbon layup is the same? I know from experience that you can double torsional stiffness of a carbon structure just by changing the layup design. So how do they compare...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,473
Posted By PeteHski

So far you haven’t presented a convincing USP for...

So far you haven’t presented a convincing USP for wooden rims. Novelty and vintage aesthetics are all you’ve really got. Your ideas about safety and comfort advantages are not very credible.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 2,473
Posted By PeteHski

If you want more comfort, wider, higher volume...

If you want more comfort, wider, higher volume tyres are what you are looking for. Choice of wheel rim material is irrelevant in this respect.

Wood is a useful material and still used in many...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 598
Posted By PeteHski

When was that? Mine is 2022 Force and doesn't...

When was that? Mine is 2022 Force and doesn't drop chains. Neither is it slow to shift.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 813
Posted By PeteHski

Yes, I was going to say the same. I’m not...

Yes, I was going to say the same. I’m not sensitive to Q-factor, but I hate rubbing crank arms. The +4 mm Shimano pedals are enough for me. With the standard pedals I have to offset my cleats to the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-17-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,644
Posted By PeteHski

Not that often in the big picture. Basically...

Not that often in the big picture. Basically only when riding at full race pace. I typically do half a dozen endurance events per year, which are mostly timed centuries on hilly or mountainous...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 4,928
Posted By PeteHski

Yep, your cheap aluminium hybrid is probably a...

Yep, your cheap aluminium hybrid is probably a better choice for use with a kickstand. A bit like using a tow hitch is better on an old truck rather than a supercar.

So what have you finally...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-17-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,760
Posted By PeteHski

Well said. I would wager that most of the...

Well said.

I would wager that most of the clowns who ridicule indoor training don’t actually ride more outdoors anyway. All the strongest outdoor riders I know also ride indoors too. They are...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-17-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,200
Posted By PeteHski

So maybe VO2 max could actually be a predictor of...

So maybe VO2 max could actually be a predictor of your income level within a population and vice-versa.

On a personal level I just try to maintain my VO2 max as best I can and hope that it helps...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 598
Posted By PeteHski

I’ve yet to experience this problem with Force,...

I’ve yet to experience this problem with Force, so it’s not that simple. There is obviously something going on, but it doesn’t appear to affect all users. Maybe I’m in the minority, but I doubt it.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-17-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 334
Posted By PeteHski

What is this? Is it just a Zwift cheat or does...

What is this? Is it just a Zwift cheat or does it have some useful purpose?
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