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Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 270
Posted By PeteHski

They seem like fairly conservative modern race...

They seem like fairly conservative modern race bikes. Iconic name and heritage, which is really the main reason to consider owning one. Team UAE would have the same results riding any of the other...
05-31-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 610
Posted By PeteHski

I have been using hydraulic disc brakes in mtb...

I have been using hydraulic disc brakes in mtb for over 2 decades and have yet to experience a leak. The worst I’ve ever experienced is a spongy feel, which prompted a bleed. Do your car brakes...
05-31-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 610
Posted By PeteHski

I just bleed them if they feel spongy, which is...

I just bleed them if they feel spongy, which is very rarely. My current road bike is now in its third year without a bleed and still feels fine. I changed the pads last year after a trip to the Alps....
05-31-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 610
Posted By PeteHski

Firstly, my comment about weather consistency was...

Firstly, my comment about weather consistency was not meant to be exclusive to hydraulic disc brakes. I’m sure cable actuated disc brakes would have this same advantage over rim brakes.

Other...
05-31-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 552
Posted By PeteHski

But you are not putting any more force into...

But you are not putting any more force into rocking the bike just because there is fractionally more lateral resistance. It just rocks less for the same force input. It’s the same as when riding on...
05-31-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 552
Posted By PeteHski

But unlike a deadlift you are not concerned about...

But unlike a deadlift you are not concerned about how far your bike rocks for a given load. The rocking is just a balancing reaction to the pedal force input. So if your bike rocks a fraction of a...
05-31-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 373
Posted By PeteHski

So one thing you could do immediately is simply...

So one thing you could do immediately is simply note your power output during these periods of intensity and recovery.
05-31-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 552
Posted By PeteHski

If the resistive force was higher then you would...

If the resistive force was higher then you would simply rock less for the same input. But the forces involved are small enough to simply ignore anyway.
05-31-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 552
Posted By PeteHski

The practical answer is very little and it can be...

The practical answer is very little and it can be ignored in a bicycle physics model.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-24, 04:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,339
Posted By PeteHski

Is there a major helmet manufacturer absent from...

Is there a major helmet manufacturer absent from their tests? All the brands I can think of are included.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 270
Posted By PeteHski

The geometry data on geometrygeeks is usually...

The geometry data on geometrygeeks is usually very accurate IME. For a more detailed comparison of bike fits you could look at MyVeloFit.

As you might expect, the Colnago is a slightly more...
05-30-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 610
Posted By PeteHski

Hydraulic disc brakes for sure. Just more...

Hydraulic disc brakes for sure. Just more consistent in all weather and minimal maintenance.

I probably would go with electronic shifting too, but for a commuter I might well consider a...
05-30-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 621
Posted By PeteHski

If you are using Marathons, then I wouldn’t worry...

If you are using Marathons, then I wouldn’t worry about a few grams of dried out sealant when topping up much faster rolling tubeless tyres.

I use Muc-off tubeless sealant, which washes out of...
05-30-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,197
Posted By PeteHski

Simply because they want more grip. Lateral grip...

Simply because they want more grip. Lateral grip and traction both improve with width (on the same tyre model). Obviously it is all a compromise, but if grip is a priority then you would choose wider...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 06:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 885
Posted By PeteHski

I like the rim colour, but not the pattern. But...

I like the rim colour, but not the pattern. But it’s certainly a bit different! It makes for an interesting bike and the frame certainly looks better with deeper aero wheels. Enjoy the ride!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,339
Posted By PeteHski

Their test methodology may well evolve and...

Their test methodology may well evolve and improve. But since it is probably the best independent information currently available freely I’m just going to stick to their 5-star rated helmets which...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,339
Posted By PeteHski

This is the Road Cycling subforum, so we probably...

This is the Road Cycling subforum, so we probably don’t need to worry about other types of helmet here.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,256
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I’ve walked away unscathed from numerous mtb...

Yeah I’ve walked away unscathed from numerous mtb crashes that would have certainly removed all the skin off my knees and elbows. Wearing pads is something I picked up from my skateboarding youth. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,677
Posted By PeteHski

Nobody is arguing about that. But earlier you...

Nobody is arguing about that. But earlier you were claiming that they were the same frame, made by the same manufacturer. Just different paint.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,256
Posted By PeteHski

I bet he wears gloves from now on. Tuck and roll...

I bet he wears gloves from now on. Tuck and roll crash “technique” obviously didn’t work for him either! Many crashes like this are beyond our control and then it helps if you have some form of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 2,677
Posted By PeteHski

So why is it only Specialized and apparently this...

So why is it only Specialized and apparently this Chinese clone (which on inspection isn’t even a clone) are apparently able to produce such a lightweight frameset with no restrictive rider weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 526
Posted By PeteHski

Please don’t take that the wrong way. I was just...

Please don’t take that the wrong way. I was just trying to state the reality that saving a few hundred grams of wheel weight isn’t going to make you any faster. But you will see some benefit from a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 526
Posted By PeteHski

I wouldn’t get too hung up about wheel weight. A...

I wouldn’t get too hung up about wheel weight. A 1500g set would be plenty light enough for a casual 230 lb rider.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 526
Posted By PeteHski

SRAM Rival doesn’t include the wheels. On your...

SRAM Rival doesn’t include the wheels. On your Trek Domane the Factory wheels will be Bontrager Paradigm, which are a budget alloy model but wide at 25mm internal width. This is actually pretty good...
05-28-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 203
Posted By PeteHski

Depending on what you want to achieve, single...

Depending on what you want to achieve, single sided PMs can be a good option to save money. But in that case it would be better to get 2x single sided power pedals so you are measuring power on the...
05-28-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 373
Posted By PeteHski

As per your other thread, at this stage I would...

As per your other thread, at this stage I would just log the power data and observe how it varies over your normal rides. The advantage of logging power over speed is that it is largely independent...
05-28-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 554
Posted By PeteHski

At least e-bikes are much less noisy.

At least e-bikes are much less noisy.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 440
Posted By PeteHski

If you simply keep track of your average power...

If you simply keep track of your average power during rides, it will give you an idea of your general cycling fitness over time. It’s not that different to logging your average speed, except it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 04:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 526
Posted By PeteHski

Which SRAM wheelset has your bike got? They...

Which SRAM wheelset has your bike got? They can’t be the original wheels on that bike.

Anyway, if I was considering a wheel upgrade on a Trek Domane, I would first consider Bontrager. The...
05-27-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,960
Posted By PeteHski

I don’t know if that’s the reason, but they do...

I don’t know if that’s the reason, but they do usually read higher. Mine did anyway by around 4-5%, which ties in with drivetrain losses. Enough to make the difference between being competitive and...
05-27-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 493
Posted By PeteHski

Interesting concept, but I really don’t get on...

Interesting concept, but I really don’t get on with voice controlled apps and it’s about the last thing I would want while riding a bike. I prefer visual data on my Garmin, along with simple audio...
05-27-24, 04:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 997
Posted By PeteHski

This is the sort of thing that happens when my...

This is the sort of thing that happens when my wife sells my old stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 03:11 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 3,256
Posted By PeteHski

How would it affect your personal choice if the...

How would it affect your personal choice if the pros did stop wearing helmets? I presume you don’t wear a helmet anyway.
05-27-24, 03:00 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,762
Posted By PeteHski

I think that depends on your use case. Even if...

I think that depends on your use case. Even if my iPhone runtime could match my Garmin Edge I would still prefer the Garmin as a head unit.
05-26-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,960
Posted By PeteHski

I’ve never seen anyone actually dragging one of...

I’ve never seen anyone actually dragging one of those trainers along the road in the 4 years I’ve been using Zwift. It’s the kind of thing I would notice!

I’m a middling Cat B rider, which is a...
05-26-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,762
Posted By PeteHski

They are using the phone for navigation and ride...

They are using the phone for navigation and ride data, not social media. I prefer to use a Garmin personally, but you can do whatever you like.
05-26-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,960
Posted By PeteHski

The only time I’ve ever seen the semi-transparent...

The only time I’ve ever seen the semi-transparent trainer is on the start line before a race. Is that what we are talking about? I just check for the lightning bolt ⚡️to make sure I’m not smashing...
05-26-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,960
Posted By PeteHski

Well you could also get a used Snap, which is a...

Well you could also get a used Snap, which is a more fair price comparison against other used gear. It comes down to whether you want more consistent power data or slope simulation. The value...
05-26-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,391
Posted By PeteHski

Not many people would enjoy the feeling of...

Not many people would enjoy the feeling of spinning a mountain bike up a road climb with completely the wrong gear range. On the other hand a 42/24 would be pretty ugly grinding up a steep slope. I...
05-25-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,762
Posted By PeteHski

I think the OP was just interested in using a...

I think the OP was just interested in using a Varia with their chosen GPS device.
05-25-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 892
Posted By PeteHski

I haven’t read the article, but that supposedly...

I haven’t read the article, but that supposedly “correct” position on the right doesn’t inspire me with much confidence that it would be worth reading!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,339
Posted By PeteHski

Okay, so you have basically made up your mind...

Okay, so you have basically made up your mind that their test protocols are deliberately biased to favour MIPS and therefore you don’t believe any of their helmet ratings and it must all be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,339
Posted By PeteHski

I have no idea how their research is funded, but...

I have no idea how their research is funded, but they don’t appear biased toward any particular helmet manufacturer, which is all I would be concerned about as a consumer.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,339
Posted By PeteHski

They appear to be encouraging helmet...

They appear to be encouraging helmet manufacturers to exceed the minimum safety standards by competing for their highest ratings, which can only be positive. A bit like Euro NCAP vehicle crash test...
05-25-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,762
Posted By PeteHski

There is an iPhone App for the Varia, but I don’t...

There is an iPhone App for the Varia, but I don’t know how it works with any other data you might want to display. On a Garmin Edge the Varia display works with any data field or map screen.
05-25-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,762
Posted By PeteHski

That’s interesting. I didn’t realise you could...

That’s interesting. I didn’t realise you could change the sample rate on the Garmin. Mine is whatever the default is on an Edge 530
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,339
Posted By PeteHski

What do you think Virginia Tech is marketing? ...

What do you think Virginia Tech is marketing? You may question their test protocols, but they appear to be independent and not selling any helmets.
05-25-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,762
Posted By PeteHski

Is that true? They both seem very accurate to...

Is that true? They both seem very accurate to me. Is the Garmin using a different GPS tech?
05-25-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,762
Posted By PeteHski

Battery life and ANT+ sensor connectivity. You...

Battery life and ANT+ sensor connectivity. You might as well try the iPhone first seeing as you already have one.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 03:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 347
Posted By PeteHski

This is not true, although it is true that it...

This is not true, although it is true that it wouldn’t be affected by the recall. This is basically a cheaper version of the 105 crankset, which is also unaffected by the recall.
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