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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 05:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 738
Posted By Sy Reene

We're talking about a few psi. This will not...

We're talking about a few psi. This will not make the tire harder to manipulate and needing to therefore use tools you wouldn't need otherwise. Partially inflating the tube this tiny bit, also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,177
Posted By Sy Reene

Completely unfounded, but if I bothered to get a...

Completely unfounded, but if I bothered to get a carbon railed saddle, I do believe I'd be less wary if my saddle clamp was of the style that has a longer platform that the rails sit within (left...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,773
Posted By Sy Reene

Sorry... you lost me with the Specialized on...

Sorry... you lost me with the Specialized on Cannondale thing from the get-go. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,841
Posted By Sy Reene

On the flip side, it seems that you're not...

On the flip side, it seems that you're not supposed to use CO2 cartridges with TPU, so in an emergency you're back to old-school having to use and bring a pump. And since you're tubeless especially,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 04:50 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,494
Posted By Sy Reene

What's the point of counterfeiting a KMC chain,...

What's the point of counterfeiting a KMC chain, or put another way, what's the point of of KMC chains -- their cost seems very comparable versus the dedicated system manufacturers.

KMC cheapest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 783
Posted By Sy Reene

Are the neighbors ok with you riding thru their...

Are the neighbors ok with you riding thru their backyards?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 466
Posted By Sy Reene

Nominal size differences vs reality, are often a...

Nominal size differences vs reality, are often a function of Euro brands offering 7 sizes of fit, and US-centric brands only offering 5-6.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,169
Posted By Sy Reene

fwiw, Pirelli has the 4S versions of their tires...

fwiw, Pirelli has the 4S versions of their tires that are specifically made to offer a bit better grip.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,260
Posted By Sy Reene

Just don't join this ride, or We're Going to Yell...

Just don't join this ride, or We're Going to Yell at You (https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/200479-we-re-going-yell-you.html?ispreloading=1)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,595
Posted By Sy Reene

Are you referring to circumstances though where...

Are you referring to circumstances though where you all had support vehicles, which presumably could have had an inexhaustible supply of backup wheels already set up with tubular tires on them? What...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 917
Posted By Sy Reene

It seems a bit deceptive, doesn't it, to sell...

It seems a bit deceptive, doesn't it, to sell these as Bontrager brand items :foo:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 917
Posted By Sy Reene

Any way to use one of these by itself to lock...

Any way to use one of these by itself to lock frame, plus both QR wheels to a fixed rack or post? I'm thinking you'd still need something like this to secure the other wheel.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,365
Posted By Sy Reene

for non generic, but really not too much more...

for non generic, but really not too much more money, 3M 8898 or 8896 strapping tapes are often mentioned for tubeless setup.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,478
Posted By Sy Reene

Lot of comparison between bike and car tires. ...

Lot of comparison between bike and car tires. Much easier to question why Conti bike tires are much more expensive than other brands' premium tire.
I was going thru this page at Excel. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,595
Posted By Sy Reene

Next up.. rebel against proprietary seatpost...

Next up.. rebel against proprietary seatpost shapes and screwy clamping mechanisms.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,064
Posted By Sy Reene

Interesting option here, if it's just for the...

Interesting option here, if it's just for the spring clips:
https://nextcleat.com/#shopify-section-template--21130397778228__home-promotion-1
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,312
Posted By Sy Reene

or they have a smartphone with Uber app on it.

or they have a smartphone with Uber app on it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,595
Posted By Sy Reene

Not that I think ETRTO has a lock on fully...

Not that I think ETRTO has a lock on fully understanding everything, but per the same chart referenced earlier, the max PSI for a 30mm tire is supposedly the same as for a 34mm tire, which is 65psi....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,112
Posted By Sy Reene

This is bigger than Wavecel. Must be...

This is bigger than Wavecel. Must be revolutionary
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,448
Posted By Sy Reene

I'd shoot an email off to Canyon and tell them...

I'd shoot an email off to Canyon and tell them your concern, along the lines that you're interested in their bike, but checking inventory of replacement parts, some aren't even listed for sale on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,595
Posted By Sy Reene

In this instance, Giant is playing the same...

In this instance, Giant is playing the same marketing game that Zipp does. They created a calculator that works down from the max weight that the wheels can handle and puts the ETRTO max (eg. 73psi)...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,595
Posted By Sy Reene

This isn't a bad rundown of the pros/cons of...

This isn't a bad rundown of the pros/cons of hooked vs hookless:
https://www.lightbicycle.com/newsletter/hooked-vs-hookless-bead-type-explained.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 819
Posted By Sy Reene

Carbon and Aluminum wheels are pretty common. ...

Carbon and Aluminum wheels are pretty common. Steel is pretty rare, and I've never heard of any brand of Ti wheel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,594
Posted By Sy Reene

Vittoria Revolution Tech ...

Vittoria Revolution Tech
https://www.jensonusa.com/Vittoria-Revolution-Tech-G20-Tire
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,448
Posted By Sy Reene

Someone should start up a website devoted to...

Someone should start up a website devoted to Proprietary Parts Swaps
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,789
Posted By Sy Reene

hmm.. 4.62197 x 7.5 = 34.66.. awfully close. ...

hmm.. 4.62197 x 7.5 = 34.66.. awfully close. Coincidence?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,543
Posted By Sy Reene

Really? Who'd you buy them from? :lol:

Really? Who'd you buy them from? :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,030
Posted By Sy Reene

You must love it a lot to set up this quite...

You must love it a lot to set up this quite professional photo shoot of it. :-)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 6,804
Posted By Sy Reene

Probably most have seen this article.. but worth...

Probably most have seen this article.. but worth bringing out again. Each tire width, combined with each rider's weight, combined with each ridden surface type, would have their own ideal optimum...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,208
Posted By Sy Reene

I've done it with my Ti Merlin hangar. Not that...

I've done it with my Ti Merlin hangar. Not that big a deal. As mentioned do small things, test and continue. Don't go for a homerun on the first attempt.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,966
Posted By Sy Reene

I do perceive here a divided duty Merging...

I do perceive here a divided duty

Merging the 2 models and their names makes sense ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,966
Posted By Sy Reene

We can only hope this trend continues. Because...

We can only hope this trend continues. Because of course it means that the manufacturers can cut their R&D budgets in half, while also concentrating and tooling for 1 model in their production...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 649
Posted By Sy Reene

Shoes don't come with cleats attached. You can...

Shoes don't come with cleats attached. You can attach Delta, SPDSL, WahooSpeedplay etc..
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,339
Posted By Sy Reene

A bit more $ but clearance complete Ti bike: ...

A bit more $ but clearance complete Ti bike: https://lynskeyperformance.com/road-special-shimano-105-hdr-r7020-2x11/
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-01-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,563
Posted By Sy Reene

So if I understand, there'd be this forum perhaps...

So if I understand, there'd be this forum perhaps renamed, "General Cycling on Not CF", and another new one proposed which would be for "General Cycling on Carbon Fiber"?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,286
Posted By Sy Reene

In general, I'd agree with the chart, but...

In general, I'd agree with the chart, but personally never bothered with arm/leg warmers. E.g. in the 40-50 range, I'd be with a long sleeve jersey and bib knickers. I do realize though that these...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-29-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,093
Posted By Sy Reene

and not to be confused with DaveSSS

and not to be confused with DaveSSS
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,224
Posted By Sy Reene

We don't want you to leave you surprised. ...

We don't want you to leave you surprised.

The term "cockpit" has its roots in the nautical world, where it originally referred to a sunken space on a ship's deck from which the vessel was steered...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,224
Posted By Sy Reene

Anyone tried poached kerfuffle with avocado on...

Anyone tried poached kerfuffle with avocado on brioche?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,224
Posted By Sy Reene

It was theoretically fashionable to have your...

It was theoretically fashionable to have your cockpit be of one brand. So some definitions of cockpit be seatpost/saddle/stem and bars. Ie. every tubed item that isn't the frame. Now most stuff is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 552
Posted By Sy Reene

Is the chain falling off to the outside or inside...

Is the chain falling off to the outside or inside of the big chainring?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-23, 06:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 897
Posted By Sy Reene

Panaracer Agilist come this way. I have a pair...

Panaracer Agilist come this way. I have a pair in 25s but haven't ridden them yet

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/panaracer-agilest-road-tire
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,288
Posted By Sy Reene

Helpful in most situations ...

Helpful in most situations
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1400x788/ap_credit_cards_0fe96f3b791bfd7182c88e0d2627f3bbfc0ecb59.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,006
Posted By Sy Reene

..and road condition and tire's inflated width. ...

..and road condition and tire's inflated width. And it lets you choose rim type, but not tire type but I guess we'll assume nobody uses tubed tires on a tubeless rim :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,006
Posted By Sy Reene

Never liked the SRAM calculator, because it is...

Never liked the SRAM calculator, because it is inferring how wide your tires will be for a given rim width, even though it's quite known that different manufacturers nominally label their tire sizes...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-26-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,311
Posted By Sy Reene

Just finished a short race. Nothing explosive --...

Just finished a short race. Nothing explosive -- I don't think I spent much time over 500w. FWIW, none of the pods have moved from where they were placed. Everything seems to be fine. I'll keep my...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-23, 06:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 746
Posted By Sy Reene

Fulcrum Racing 3 or Campy Zondas

Fulcrum Racing 3 or Campy Zondas
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,580
Posted By Sy Reene

True enough. And many Toyotas are also made in...

True enough. And many Toyotas are also made in the US. And Volvos are made in Sweden. It's a pretty diverse world.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,886
Posted By Sy Reene

What makes those instructions pretty strange, is...

What makes those instructions pretty strange, is Conti's own Race Light tubes are 65g. So which tube-type tire models are the Race Light tubes for if not the 5p5k series?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 828
Posted By Sy Reene

Check out GripGrab's site. Wouldn't fully...

Check out GripGrab's site. Wouldn't fully waterpoof and unbreathable, mean your hands get wet from sweat anyway?

one option:...
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