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Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,223
Posted By nebula

I want to know this mechanic buddy :) I have...

I want to know this mechanic buddy :)

I have a set of Pro 51 on a 2019 SL6. Set up with 25mm GP5000 (which measure ~28mm on these wheels), they fit fine. The 25s look a bit narrow, but wider tires...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,242
Posted By andydallas

I have a set of 48 limitless and a pair of 60...

I have a set of 48 limitless and a pair of 60 limitless on. different bike, I have more miles on the 48s which I really like, the 60s do catch more cross wind than the 48s, I actually bought a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By aliasfox

I went from ~1900g Vision Team 30s to 1417g Light...

I went from ~1900g Vision Team 30s to 1417g Light Bicycle R45s laced to DT Swiss 240s. Saved a pound on the bike, and spinning up from a standing start (like a stoplight) feels much nicer. Cruising...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By SoSmellyAir

This has always been the pattern on BF since I...

This has always been the pattern on BF since I joined:

1. Question about buying new (usually CF) wheels.
2. People respond that maintaining an aero riding position and training improve...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By tFUnK

I haven't really noticed deep wheels making me...

I haven't really noticed deep wheels making me any faster (rode 27mm and shallower alloys and 32, 38, 45, 55, and 60/88mm carbons). It's hard to do controlled tests in the real world and I also don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By chaadster

I say get both weight savings and more aero. Lún...

I say get both weight savings and more aero. Lún Hyper D45 from Winspace are 47/54mm (f/r) deep, 1421g, and $1600 shipped. If your current wheels are 1860g, that’s 14g shy of a pound difference, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By msu2001la

In terms of aero gains, I'd agree that wheels are...

In terms of aero gains, I'd agree that wheels are lower on the list in "bang for the buck". Aero jerseys/skin suits, helmets and riding position have bigger impacts, for sure.

That said,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By Iride01

I have pretty much the same wheels. I don't...

I have pretty much the same wheels. I don't think they are a hinderance to my speed. And they are aero, but certainly not a deep section aero. Weight wise you won't be any faster and I don't think...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-23, 02:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By msu2001la

In terms of weights: Specialized Turbo Pros...

In terms of weights:

Specialized Turbo Pros are 250g/ea = 500g.
Regular butyl tubes are 100g ea = 200g.
According to Pro Wheel Builder dot com, DT Swiss R470 with Shimano 105 hubs is around...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By urbanknight

For "fast flats", aero and rolling resistance are...

For "fast flats", aero and rolling resistance are the main concerns. If it's not horrifically windy all the time where you ride, get some 50-60mm deep carbon rims with a low spoke count (since you're...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 929
Posted By SoSmellyAir

I am your opposite: a chubby solo rider who...

I am your opposite: a chubby solo rider who struggles on climbs. If you end up going with TPU tubes, these can be had at a far more reasonable cost than Tubolitos (if you buy multiple):

Pirelli...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,242
Posted By Jrasero

Whatever you do, I urge you not to fall into the...

Whatever you do, I urge you not to fall into the Zipp 303s trap. Yes Zipp 303s are well priced and yes SRAM has an amazing warranty but these are such "mid" wheels that force you onto basically a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,242
Posted By Jrasero

Hunt's main selling points are availability,...

Hunt's main selling points are availability, price to performance, and customer service. By no means are they the lowest price or the best performing wheel and quite frankly aesthetically and sound...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,242
Posted By msu2001la

I know many people who have Hunt wheels and am...

I know many people who have Hunt wheels and am not aware of any widespread issues with them. I've looked at their products and considered buying from them, but I found the Zipp designs and lifetime...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-23, 10:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,242
Posted By rsbob

I have Hunt 60s with carbon bladed spokes and...

I have Hunt 60s with carbon bladed spokes and prefer them by far over my Nir 35s. Reviews I have read said that 45s are the best of both worlds of aero and weight. I really enjoy how they cut the air...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-23, 06:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,242
Posted By Sierra_rider

I've been running Hunt carbon 50 discs for a few...

I've been running Hunt carbon 50 discs for a few years now. For the price point, they hit the spot IMO. No issues with them and I would buy them again.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,242
Posted By oris

It's come up a few times here in the forum but...

It's come up a few times here in the forum but they're chinese wheels with western marketing.

I had a pair of the Aerodynamicist 54's and they were OK. They didn't have any issues and worked...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-05-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 585
Posted By Iride01

Does it seem like just abrasion from your little...

Does it seem like just abrasion from your little toe rubbing the toe box? What kind of socks do you wear? While you'd think that thick cushiony socks would be the thing, I have found I do better...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-21, 05:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,551
Posted By PeteHski

It's a design feature, not a flaw. The idea is...

It's a design feature, not a flaw. The idea is that the pad doesn't move around as your legs articulate and actually works pretty well. 7Mesh bibs also have a similar "floating" pad design.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-21, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21,333
Views: 5,186,847
Posted By WorldIRC

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-21, 07:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By IAGIRL

I have used the Buff brand of sunsleeves and like...

I have used the Buff brand of sunsleeves and like them. I am usually comfortable in them to at least mid 70F. I have also used Shebeest summer sleeves and like them as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-21, 05:56 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By TCollen

I'm sorry to learn of your brother and hope he...

I'm sorry to learn of your brother and hope he reovers soon.

Regarding sleeves, I like UVoider because they're sized. Just measure your bicep and go from there. The company has 50+...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 08:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By Seattle Forrest

Sunscreen wears off after a few hours. Clothes...

Sunscreen wears off after a few hours. Clothes are a better solution.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 07:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By jleeg

I wear and like then, even in heat and humidity. ...

I wear and like then, even in heat and humidity. Aegend from Amazon are less than $20 for two pair and work well. Summer sleeves from Pactimo are primo. I was finding that either sun screen or sun...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By KJ43

I'm in the Bay Area and during late spring,...

I'm in the Bay Area and during late spring, summer, and early fall I wear sun sleeves for all my rides.

They work fairly well, but on exposed rides I come back with color on my arms. The ones that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By surak

I'm in Seattle and regularly wear sun sleeves and...

I'm in Seattle and regularly wear sun sleeves and knee sleeves (rest of calf just gets sunscreen). I don't trust the fit of any alternative long-sleeve option because in my experience they're all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By oris

You could look for a long sleeve summer weight...

You could look for a long sleeve summer weight jersey like the Castelli Prologo and Le Col Sport long sleeve jerseys. They both are very lightweight and breath well. For me, they're great for early...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By Caliper

Another sun sleeve user here. They definitely...

Another sun sleeve user here. They definitely work and will keep the UV off your arms. I find them a touch warmer than without, but they avoid the brain fog you sometimes get after hours of sun...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 11:04 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By downtube42

When I was doing brevets on a recumbent,...

When I was doing brevets on a recumbent, particularly when i lived in Texas, i wore sun sleeves on arms and legs. The bent posture exposes even more skin to the sun. They work great for protecting...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 09:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By WhyFi

I wear them on almost every ride (I'll skip it if...

I wear them on almost every ride (I'll skip it if I'm going to wrap up before 10am or if I start after 7pm, but neither of those is very common). I've been using PI sun sleeves for a few years - if...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By delbiker1

I use either sun sleeves, arm and knee, or long...

I use either sun sleeves, arm and knee, or long sleeve jerseys/long bibs, and sunblock. The best the thing I can do for sun protection is to get up and get out on the bike early before the sun gets...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 09:21 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By himespau

I have a couple of sun-sleeves that worked ok. ...

I have a couple of sun-sleeves that worked ok. Also an under armour-style compression shirt that claimed to be UPF rated as a base layer. Not sure what happened to that. I mainly ride Zwift these...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By Shimagnolo

I initially tried Desoto "arm coolers" and "leg...

I initially tried Desoto "arm coolers" and "leg coolers", and they did the job, but having to deal with multiple pieces when getting dressed was an annoyance, and then I discovered long sleeved...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 08:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,233
Posted By colnago62

I don’t use them, but have a friend who does and...

I don’t use them, but have a friend who does and he swears by them. He says they are hot. I imagine in the warmer weather, you could keep them wet and they would actually keep you cooler than no...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-21, 10:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,849
Posted By guachi

My 4iiiis also reports low battery warning. And...

My 4iiiis also reports low battery warning. And it lasted for maybe ten more rides after the first warning.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-21, 09:55 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,849
Posted By NoWhammies

I'll counter the rm -rf story with my own...

I'll counter the rm -rf story with my own positive one from 4iiii.

First up, the 4iiii left sided crank most certainly does report battery warnings to the heads unit. Whenever the battery hits...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-21, 10:07 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,849
Posted By JohnJ80

I have three stages single sided gen3 power...

I have three stages single sided gen3 power meters. They work flawlessly and they're largely set and forget. Their customer service is amazing and a big differentiator, I feel.

I am not a fan...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-21, 09:40 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,849
Posted By guachi

I never had problems with my 4iiiis connecting to...

I never had problems with my 4iiiis connecting to my Wahoo Elemnt Bolt
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-21, 10:25 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,849
Posted By ericcox

They claim the rechargeable battery should last...

They claim the rechargeable battery should last for several years (I believe they claim 500 charge cycles at a minimum). I've only had mine since last September. I ride a fair amount - I average...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,849
Posted By RChung

I suppose it's a possibility, but a lot depends...

I suppose it's a possibility, but a lot depends on why your left is weaker: some things may be correctable, others may not be. I have a friend who's a cycling coach, pretty well known, who had to...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-24-21, 04:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,196
Posted By jpescatore

I've had that happen a few times in the 5 years...

I've had that happen a few times in the 5 years I've been on Zwift. I use Apple TV and it does seem to be more likely to happen after an update to the Zwift software.

Usually, one of these two...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-21, 05:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,849
Posted By guachi

I have a 4iiii 105 single-sided. It basically...

I have a 4iiii 105 single-sided. It basically just worked. Though if you can get a Stages then that should work well, too. I'm not sure I've read of anyone having any problems with one. A pm was one...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-21, 01:35 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,849
Posted By rivers

I would second the assioma pedals. They're...

I would second the assioma pedals. They're brilliant. I switched over from Shimano pedals and have no issues. I swap the pedals between my road and TT bikes with lout issue. Takes about 2 minutes.
I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-21, 01:31 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,849
Posted By terrymorse

I recently bought and installed the Favero...

I recently bought and installed the Favero Assioma UNO pedals (UNO = single-sided).

Very easy to install and set up, and they are working flawlessly. Look keo compatible cleats.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-21, 07:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,030
Posted By MagicHour

This has been my experience for most bibs,...

This has been my experience for most bibs, usually go by waist size, the rare times I've tried sizing up from my normal size Medium I've been disappointed with a sloppy fit. 5'11"/164# w/ chicken...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-21, 03:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,030
Posted By urbanknight

My understanding is that you size bibs by height...

My understanding is that you size bibs by height and don't worry about things like waist unless you are seriously outside the realm of a normal human being. The straps will stretch a little, so if...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-21, 03:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,030
Posted By Sy Reene

fwiw.. my Free Aero Race 4s, are much tighter...

fwiw.. my Free Aero Race 4s, are much tighter over the shoulder than my FR3 versions from the year prior.. or the fabric isn't as stretchy. I'm about 6'2" in an XL. That tightness does seem to be...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-09-21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,832
Posted By SCTinkering

I know people that swear by Liquid IV, Nuun...

I know people that swear by Liquid IV,
Nuun also has non fizzy powders.
I've been known to use OSMO on event days, but like Nuun powder it's a bit pricey for everyday use.
Mio has some sport...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-09-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,832
Posted By Iride01

My only real complaint against Gatorade is they...

My only real complaint against Gatorade is they have way too much sodium and other electrolytes in them. I seldom use that much and only for the hardest of rides on the hottest of days.

My other...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-09-21, 10:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,832
Posted By Iride01

I use Endurolyte Extreme powder...

I use Endurolyte Extreme powder (https://www.hammernutrition.com/endurolytes-extreme-powder) to add to my bottle mix. They also have Endurolyte capsules and Endurolyte Extreme...
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