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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 453
Posted By PeteHski

I have used both these tyres in recent years and...

I have used both these tyres in recent years and the Pirelli Cinturato is a great choice for endurance riding. The Conti is a bit faster, but nowhere near as durable. Having said that, the Contis...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-24, 05:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,542
Posted By PeteHski

I agree. With modern bikes vertical compliance is...

I agree. With modern bikes vertical compliance is dominated by seatpost design and extension. They can be engineered with a significant amount of flex eg D-shaped carbon posts or Canyon’s split...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-24, 04:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 523
Posted By PeteHski

I buy what I think works best for the riding I do...

I buy what I think works best for the riding I do at a price level where I'm not paying a ridiculous premium for marginal gains. So that means saying no to top-tier builds. But on the other hand I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,506
Posted By PeteHski

That’s odd because Muc-Off doesn’t dry out...

That’s odd because Muc-Off doesn’t dry out anything like that quickly for me. 6 months easily between top-ups. Maybe your tyre sidewalls have absorbed it or something? Any sign of sealed...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
06-20-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 19,812
Posted By PeteHski

As RChung explained, it is not a constant. ...

As RChung explained, it is not a constant. Drivetrain losses are usually quoted as a percentage of power output in tests. My own simple testing of crank power vs hub power showed a pretty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,506
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, if you ever need to re-seat a tubeless tyre...

Yeah, if you ever need to re-seat a tubeless tyre on the roadside then a mini-pump is unlikely to work. But it rarely happens (never personally experienced this issue) and if it does you can just...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-24, 05:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 836
Posted By PeteHski

What a load of cringeworthy bs just to get to...

What a load of cringeworthy bs just to get to your final point. Put whatever tyres you want on the gravel bike and it will work fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 04:42 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,452
Posted By PeteHski

Is that because you are using ERG mode or a...

Is that because you are using ERG mode or a general characteristic of your trainer? I find that my Kickr Smart Bike feels much like an outdoor bike when riding in sim mode. But it does have a motor...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 04:29 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 27,312
Posted By PeteHski

Too much hyperbole and not enough data. What...

Too much hyperbole and not enough data. What specific tyres and wheels are we talking about here?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 27,312
Posted By PeteHski

He should be flying off the front, turning back...

He should be flying off the front, turning back to give those Dentists the "look" with his unfair tubular advantage. It's like he's almost cheating.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 04:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 402
Posted By PeteHski

That sounds like a great tip! I've been using...

That sounds like a great tip! I've been using Silca drip wax and previously Squirt for years and never thought of doing that. Thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 04:12 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,506
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I'm sick of hearing how modern bikes with...

Yeah I'm sick of hearing how modern bikes with their tubeless wide tyres, disc brakes, carbon frames and electronic shifting are just a marketing con and a complete waste of money. Nearly always...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 03:48 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,506
Posted By PeteHski

I very much doubt anyone cares what tyres you...

I very much doubt anyone cares what tyres you choose to run. But when someone asks a specific question about their experience with a product (in this case tubeless tyre maintenance) it is quite...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-24, 02:13 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,506
Posted By PeteHski

I have heard nothing good about the Silca sealant...

I have heard nothing good about the Silca sealant on here, so I avoid it. I’ve been using Muc-Off for the last 4 years and it doesn’t have these issues.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,754
Posted By PeteHski

I’m wondering if you actually read the first post...

I’m wondering if you actually read the first post and understood the OP’s ispecific ssue? My suggestion of checking his brand new suspected faulty Topeak gauge and old track pump gauge against 4...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,506
Posted By PeteHski

Try Muc-Off. it washes off easily with water....

Try Muc-Off. it washes off easily with water. When I swap tyres I just hose it out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,506
Posted By PeteHski

I almost feel guilty about not having any issues...

I almost feel guilty about not having any issues fitting or riding on tubeless tyres. I honestly don’t know how some people find bicycle tyres such hard work to deal with. Irrational fear of tyre...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,506
Posted By PeteHski

This pretty much sums it up. Maybe a third...

This pretty much sums it up.

Maybe a third group who have briefly tried tubeless with some poor choices of gear and/or lack of experience. Fitting tubes also has a learning curve, but most riders...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,754
Posted By PeteHski

I agree. Tyres are the most important component...

I agree. Tyres are the most important component on your entire bike, literally the only things in direct contact with the ground unless you crash. So it makes sense to pay close attention to tyre...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 02:03 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,506
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, it’s not that hard, but some people just...

Yeah, it’s not that hard, but some people just make it hard anyway. If my wife did tubeless……
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,357
Posted By PeteHski

Exactly! Although more contemporary manual 911s...

Exactly! Although more contemporary manual 911s do actually have a decent shift quality. The manual box on my 996 was excellent as far as H pattern shifting goes. PDK moved the game on, at least...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,754
Posted By PeteHski

Sure, but it just makes it a lot easier if your...

Sure, but it just makes it a lot easier if your starting point is close to the actual recommended pressure. If your gauge is miles out (and 15 psi is miles out for all my tyres, especially mtb...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,506
Posted By PeteHski

I love it how people who don't even use tubeless...

I love it how people who don't even use tubeless tyres are sick of tubeless maintenance.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 3,506
Posted By PeteHski

Nope, never had those issues. Might be helpful to...

Nope, never had those issues. Might be helpful to let us know what specific tyres, wheels, sealant and plugs you have been using so we can avoid them!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,754
Posted By PeteHski

If you reference a well respected tyre pressure...

If you reference a well respected tyre pressure calculator (eg Silca, SRAM) then it gives you a much better starting point from which to fine tune for your specific riding conditions and personal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,754
Posted By PeteHski

I find it useful to check my gauges are not...

I find it useful to check my gauges are not reading 15psi off! Air volume and use case is irrelevant for that purpose. My car tyres are set at 42psi and my road bike tyres at around 65 psi, so both...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 402
Posted By PeteHski

Maybe it just works better if you are riding near...

Maybe it just works better if you are riding near a trout stream?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 646
Posted By PeteHski

My SRAM Force D1 dropped the chain off the...

My SRAM Force D1 dropped the chain off the outside of the big ring during an upshift the other day. First time this year and only the third time in three years. It has never dropped a chain on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,332
Posted By PeteHski

Perhaps your 949g wheel set is simply too flimsy...

Perhaps your 949g wheel set is simply too flimsy under load? I’m going to try hard not to get involved in any discussion on gyroscopic forces as they are not worthy of the effort.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,754
Posted By PeteHski

It’s actually the opposite in that 1-2 PSI on a...

It’s actually the opposite in that 1-2 PSI on a narrow high pressure tyre is less significant than on a wide, low pressure tyre. But in either case it is plenty close enough not to feel any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,332
Posted By PeteHski

Who could possibly forget this incredible thread...

Who could possibly forget this incredible thread of complete moronic nonsense 😂 😂 😂

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1267778-bike-myths-we-wish-would-die-32.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,754
Posted By PeteHski

There you go, sorted. Looks like you had a rogue...

There you go, sorted. Looks like you had a rogue gauge.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,452
Posted By PeteHski

What does your indoor setup consist of? Having...

What does your indoor setup consist of? Having gone through every generation of indoor trainer from those cheap, crappy turbo fans in the 1980s right through to the latest Wahoo Smart Bike with big...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,452
Posted By PeteHski

I know what you meant, I was half-joking. But...

I know what you meant, I was half-joking. But even if the weather was perfect every day I would still do my Zwift rides regardless. They offer a different challenge and perspective. But since our...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,754
Posted By PeteHski

I can read my TPMS sensor readings in real time....

I can read my TPMS sensor readings in real time. Just need to wake them up by moving the car a few feet forward. You may or may not be able to read yours, depending on what car you have.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-19-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 612
Posted By PeteHski

I’ve been tracking my weight and body fat...

I’ve been tracking my weight and body fat percentage on a digital Fitbit scale since 2014 and while I don’t take much notice of the absolute body fat % reading, I think the trend is reasonably...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-19-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 678
Posted By PeteHski

I use plain water on short rides (up to about 2...

I use plain water on short rides (up to about 2 hours) and carb mixed water (about 20g per 500 ml) on longer rides. My carb mix also includes electrolytes and I sometimes use SIS electrolyte tabs in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,310
Posted By PeteHski

Ah, I see now. First time I’ve seen that design...

Ah, I see now. First time I’ve seen that design concept. Enjoy!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,754
Posted By PeteHski

I can offer a few more random data points. I have...

I can offer a few more random data points. I have a 20 year old Topeak digital gauge (still using the original coin cell battery) which agrees perfectly with the analogue gauge on my fairly new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,357
Posted By PeteHski

Don’t get me wrong, I love old Porsches, but that...

Don’t get me wrong, I love old Porsches, but that particular gearbox was a complete dog. I’ve owned 3 different pristine condition cars with that 915 box (‘73 2.4S, ‘76 Carrera 3.0 and ‘82 3.0 SC)...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 255
Posted By PeteHski

As a mechanical engineer I wouldn’t advise...

As a mechanical engineer I wouldn’t advise wasting any of your money on expensive ceramic bearings. It is just marketing bs for the most marginal of marginal gains.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 03:52 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,310
Posted By PeteHski

What happened to the rear brake?

What happened to the rear brake?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 03:42 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 27,312
Posted By PeteHski

I see you still believe in this age-old false...

I see you still believe in this age-old false mantra, which has also been heavily marketed over the years and still today to a lesser extent. Dentists can invest in a set of ultra-light climbing...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 03:27 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 27,312
Posted By PeteHski

I guess if that’s what it takes for your own...

I guess if that’s what it takes for your own confidence on fast descents then great. But you seem desperate to demonstrate their supposed performance superiority at the slightest opportunity. There...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-24, 02:17 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 27,312
Posted By PeteHski

Never mind gold-card dentists, tubeless appeals...

Never mind gold-card dentists, tubeless appeals to anyone who prefers not to be dealing with roadside flats.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 27,312
Posted By PeteHski

I presume you know that he also rode many of the...

I presume you know that he also rode many of the tour stages on tubeless tyres? If I had a team car following me around with spare bikes and wheels I might consider running tubulars on my dedicated...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,332
Posted By PeteHski

It’s just a shame that your slightly lighter bike...

It’s just a shame that your slightly lighter bike is still carrying something that weighs approx 10x more.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,737
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, sprinters tend to be naturally more...

Yeah, sprinters tend to be naturally more aggressive, fiery characters. I don’t know much about Philipsen off the bike so will watch with interest.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,737
Posted By PeteHski

So out of the current generation of riders, who...

So out of the current generation of riders, who would you say behaves anything like Lance or the numerous Euro snakes of earlier decades? To me the current breed seem more balanced, probably because...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,452
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, the US can also be overrated.

Yeah, the US can also be overrated.
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