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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 489
Posted By Sy Reene

FWIW, I think the UST system was so 'locked in'...

FWIW, I think the UST system was so 'locked in' that you weren't even required to use sealant.



Isn't this circled area a ledge?...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 836
Posted By Sy Reene

I suspect that both tires grip just fine to the...

I suspect that both tires grip just fine to the leaves and mud. It's the leaves and mud that don't stay put :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 215
Posted By Sy Reene

What about the stuff sold as for motorcycle...

What about the stuff sold as for motorcycle riders, that *supposedly still lets in sounds you'd want to be able to hear? One random example:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 09:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 281
Posted By Sy Reene

Just curious, why not use the non TLR versions? ...

Just curious, why not use the non TLR versions? Evidently 70g difference per tire if you don't use the TLR version.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 752
Posted By Sy Reene

I don't see how or why methodology couldn't be...

I don't see how or why methodology couldn't be improved. Especially as it now seems that VaTech presents yearly editions of their reviews. They could switchover to better testing that better...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 836
Posted By Sy Reene

At least I thought I implied this in what I said,...

At least I thought I implied this in what I said, I have no belief whatsoever that the grooves help with aquaplaning. Perhaps though they help with wet grip (especially in cornering). As for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 836
Posted By Sy Reene

Yeah, I didn't mention that I thought the grooves...

Yeah, I didn't mention that I thought the grooves were to prevent hydroplaning. But whether they help prevent slipping in turns on wet roads? ie. the general topic of this thread
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 836
Posted By Sy Reene

I see reference to 'slicks' for road riding. ...

I see reference to 'slicks' for road riding. Does this though imply that there's no texture whatsoever?

Certainly some tires are directional, which implies something. And perhaps it's just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 752
Posted By Sy Reene

I actually don't think anything is deliberate to...

I actually don't think anything is deliberate to favor MIPS, but when MIPS came out, the test methodology wasn't updated in order to isolate and prove out the incremental benefit that MIPS claimed. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 752
Posted By Sy Reene

Not that I think their test methodologies are...

Not that I think their test methodologies are always really that great, but Consumer Reports disallows any use of its ratings in marketing.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 752
Posted By Sy Reene

If we get into the test protocols, and how these...

If we get into the test protocols, and how these originally came out when MIPS was being introduced, there are simply in my mind, more questions than answers.
MIPS' selling point, is primarily I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 752
Posted By Sy Reene

Are you sure there's no licensing fee to use...

Are you sure there's no licensing fee to use their logos and star ratings?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 752
Posted By Sy Reene

They're not selling helmets, but they're surely...

They're not selling helmets, but they're surely selling something

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 752
Posted By Sy Reene

Style and weight for sure. the Va Tech stuff is,...

Style and weight for sure. the Va Tech stuff is, IMO, a bunch of marketing hoopla with inconclusive test methodologies.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 411
Posted By Sy Reene

Basically anywhere in the circled area that...

Basically anywhere in the circled area that moves. Also, is your QR clamp of good quality (like the pictured model)?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 229
Posted By Sy Reene

I have some of these, however from ~8 years ago.....

I have some of these, however from ~8 years ago.. great bibs. Came across this listing -- awesome price if the L fits you. FWIW, I'm 6'2", 185lbs and wear a L. Similar to you, out of my height,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 919
Posted By Sy Reene

How good are the IKEA allen wrenches that they...

How good are the IKEA allen wrenches that they include with their DIY assembled furniture. I think I have a few of them collected over the decades :-)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,102
Posted By Sy Reene

FWIW, I've started to see restaurants in the US...

FWIW, I've started to see restaurants in the US adding in a service fee now.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 07:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 514
Posted By Sy Reene

What lube is most compatible with Shimano chains?

What lube is most compatible with Shimano chains?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 05:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 780
Posted By Sy Reene

Abus Airbreaker - excellent air cooling, and very...

Abus Airbreaker - excellent air cooling, and very lightweight. Not going to get into debate if there's any proven value to MIPS but this helmet doesn't have it and am not bothered by that fact in...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-20-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,255
Posted By Sy Reene

In my mind it's only an effective 11% increase,...

In my mind it's only an effective 11% increase, as it should be for anyone who has been on the platform for a while and who uses the platform for Training (mentioned previously). From 2017 thru...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By Sy Reene

Cool story. Is there a question here, or just a...

Cool story. Is there a question here, or just a story?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 702
Posted By Sy Reene

People read the word commuting, and immediate...

People read the word commuting, and immediate assumption is it includes cities and traffic. It doesn't have to though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,192
Posted By Sy Reene

Stay away from Epic Ride.. supposedly one of the...

Stay away from Epic Ride.. supposedly one of the worst options

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,211
Posted By Sy Reene

T-Lab R3 Omni ?

T-Lab R3 Omni ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,631
Posted By Sy Reene

Comparison by speed ...

Comparison by speed
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Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,567
Posted By Sy Reene

Well, you could ask, what claims (implied or...

Well, you could ask, what claims (implied or otherwise) are being made that justify the $1700 upcharge for a Domane SLR vs SL? I'd hazard that most people would think that at least some of that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,226
Posted By Sy Reene

Primal doesn't have anything tie-dyed any longer....

Primal doesn't have anything tie-dyed any longer. They do have something called "Lava Lamp"...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,326
Posted By Sy Reene

Yup, though might want a Torx key in there...

Yup, though might want a Torx key in there somewhere. And/or if I can't fix or adjust something with my Tom-7 multi-tool, then I wouldn't want to be fixing it on the roadside anyway.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,326
Posted By Sy Reene

If you perform decent maintenance on your bike...

If you perform decent maintenance on your bike before you head out, your 'minimalist' bag can be much much smaller
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,600
Posted By Sy Reene

Or maybe the blue lines are the bike lane......

Or maybe the blue lines are the bike lane... looks wide enough for pretty much any bike tire. :-)...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,226
Posted By Sy Reene

I think high end product pricing is probably a...

I think high end product pricing is probably a mix of brand and quality. Some random off-label maker could get their hands on the same fabrics and stitching and sell for a good amount less.

Eg....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,326
Posted By Sy Reene

Sorry, but is there a history of the word/name...

Sorry, but is there a history of the word/name origin of Almsthre? It sounds like one of those random Amazon seller brands that was created by a random word generator, like Bbptti. And just IMO,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,567
Posted By Sy Reene

Get one of these and perhaps find that there's no...

Get one of these and perhaps find that there's no issue.

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-meter-Electronic-Measuring-Batteries-Included/dp/B00ZWNGZFO
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,304
Posted By Sy Reene

Aluminum... ? I'll wait for the more vertically...

Aluminum... ? I'll wait for the more vertically compliant, laterally stiff, aero-shaped, and noise absorbtive carbon fiber edition.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,326
Posted By Sy Reene

I hope you sprung for genuine Monster(R) brand...

I hope you sprung for genuine Monster(R) brand cables. :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,567
Posted By Sy Reene

Fwiw, the Emonda SLR vs SL framesets have a 488g...

Fwiw, the Emonda SLR vs SL framesets have a 488g difference though.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 04:20 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,567
Posted By Sy Reene

Domane SLR vs SL framesets: $1700 difference...

Domane SLR vs SL framesets: $1700 difference ($4200 vs $2500). 1620g vs 1824g. 204g (.45lbs) difference - extends to $3,778 per lb.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,567
Posted By Sy Reene

I wasn't even considering the groupset and...

I wasn't even considering the groupset and components; only looking at their frameset pricing.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,567
Posted By Sy Reene

For perspective, Trek charges about $2k for every...

For perspective, Trek charges about $2k for every 1lb reduction you want off of their frame weights
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,600
Posted By Sy Reene

For all of your mentioned modes of transport,...

For all of your mentioned modes of transport, they wear lycra up north?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,567
Posted By Sy Reene

Think of it this way perhaps with a slightly...

Think of it this way perhaps with a slightly different scenario.

A Domane SLR frameset only supposedly saves 1/2 lb over the OP's Domane SL frameset. The premium for the SLR frameset is $1700...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,567
Posted By Sy Reene

A lb seems like a lot, considering that not only...

A lb seems like a lot, considering that not only is a 50cm frame smaller than the 56cm reference, but it also has 4cm narrower handlebars, 2cm shorter stem and a 4cm shorter seatpost. Interestingly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,201
Posted By Sy Reene

I know this thread is supposedly just...

I know this thread is supposedly just Carbon-related, but there has been a good amount of chatter on TPU tubes these days, and seemingly many folks willing to try the no-name stuff (e.g. RideNow and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,201
Posted By Sy Reene

The videos can be a bit monotonous, but some...

The videos can be a bit monotonous, but some interesting viewing from a source that supposedly has some cred

https://www.youtube.com/@LuescherTeknik/videos
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,095
Posted By Sy Reene

Yeah, I'm tempted to just pretend I want to buy...

Yeah, I'm tempted to just pretend I want to buy one, but express my concern using the Chat function they have to see how they respond.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,682
Posted By Sy Reene

It's gotta be the shoes. ...

It's gotta be the shoes.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,201
Posted By Sy Reene

Don't forget Enve (Anta Sports) In...

Don't forget Enve (Anta Sports)


In America, of course you want to buy from whomever a lawsuit would pay off the most.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,201
Posted By Sy Reene

Well, we could ask for evidence supporting these...

Well, we could ask for evidence supporting these assertions. ie. That is that there is more or less QC done in a factory producing a name brand product, than the factory producing a non-name branded...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 04:55 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,226
Posted By Sy Reene

I think MAAP was one of early adopters of big (or...

I think MAAP was one of early adopters of big (or numerous) logos
...
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