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Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

Sorry I did misread your earlier post. I have no...

Sorry I did misread your earlier post. I have no idea if those grooves help with wet lateral grip, although it is feasible. From my experience with tyres, compound and construction are the primary...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

Exactly and there would also be high end road...

Exactly and there would also be high end road racing tyres on the market with actual wet tread to prevent this phenomena if it was a real risk. Yet the pro peloton routinely steams along at 60+ kph...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

Well those are all far more likely than...

Well those are all far more likely than aquaplaning on my road bike. But keep on going. Someone might believe you. As pointed out by others, this is not the first and unlikely to be the last...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

Vittoria are not consistent in applying those...

Vittoria are not consistent in applying those grooves to their premium race tyres. Some have them, some don’t. FWIW their turbo trainer tyres have those grooves.

But in any case they would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

It’s what you know about 30 mm wide road bike...

It’s what you know about 30 mm wide road bike tyres that matters. If you think aquaplaning is a design factor with this type of tyre then it would appear that your experience is not applicable.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, I would expect a softer, lower temperature...

Yeah, I would expect a softer, lower temperature compound. I’m currently using the 5000S (no aquaplaning experienced 😂. ) and I find the grip excellent in wet or dry, but I expect the AS will offer...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

I was wondering how long it would take for this...

I was wondering how long it would take for this to come up. This kind of “tread” is certainly not there to prevent aquaplaning. It is there to increase grip on the road surface and the benefits are...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

Back on topic, another tyre for the OP to...

Back on topic, another tyre for the OP to consider is the new Conti GP5000AS TR, which is their latest All Season race tyre. By many accounts they are very grippy in all conditions and still pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

I didn’t say that. Just to be clear we are...

I didn’t say that. Just to be clear we are talking about 30mm road race tyres in this thread. Not F1 tyres, not motorcycle tyres and not rental e-bike tyres, which are considerably wider.

So at...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

Fascinating, but totally irrelevant.

Fascinating, but totally irrelevant.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 03:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

This would be an interesting study if you can...

This would be an interesting study if you can find it. I don’t see any of the pro cyclists using treaded wet tyres since they went from 23 to 28mn wide. My own personal experience is that wider...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 03:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

The OP is talking about 30 mm wide road racing...

The OP is talking about 30 mm wide road racing bicycle tyres, which are all slicks and are not susceptible to aquaplaning.

Modern bike tyre engineers are also not stupid and realise that adding...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

Bike tyres in this category (road racing, 30 mm...

Bike tyres in this category (road racing, 30 mm wide) simply don’t have any tread pattern worth mentioning and don’t aquaplane. It’s all about the compound.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 500
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.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-25-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 782
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, 06:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 436
Posted By PeteHski

These have all worked well for me on very wet...

These have all worked well for me on very wet roads:-

Pirelli Cinturato Velo
Pirelli P-Zero Race
Conti GP5000S TR
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-24, 06:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 627
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: 32
Views: 627
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: 32
Views: 627
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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 500
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.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 04:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 500
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: 32
Views: 627
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.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 500
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?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 500
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: 281
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.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 02:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 850
Posted By PeteHski

Years riding: Approx 50 (38 as an adult) ...

Years riding: Approx 50 (38 as an adult)

Number of memorable road bike crashes: 2

First was a front slide out when making a downhill turn in icy conditions as a teenager.
Second was at the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,293
Posted By PeteHski

I think you are right about Canada. I once bought...

I think you are right about Canada. I once bought some skis online in the US and there was a service available to pick them up on the Canadian border. So I would imagine there is a similar service...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 339
Posted By PeteHski

How about a Sportful Hot Pack Ultralight jacket....

How about a Sportful Hot Pack Ultralight jacket. Just 50g and packs effortlessly into a jersey pocket.

https://road.cc/content/review/79935-sportful-hot-pack-ultralight-jacket

I carry one as an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,692
Posted By PeteHski

Noted thanks. They will go well with wooden...

Noted thanks. They will go well with wooden wheels.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 334
Posted By PeteHski

Glad it appears to have worked out for you. I’ve...

Glad it appears to have worked out for you. I’ve never tried one of those saddles personally.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,293
Posted By PeteHski

But is it yours?

But is it yours?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-24-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 148
Posted By PeteHski

I know what you mean. My wife is lucky that she...

I know what you mean. My wife is lucky that she can eat unlimited snacks without putting on weight. Fortunately she usually eats them all before I get a look in!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-24-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 148
Posted By PeteHski

Same here. Losing those last few kg can be hard...

Same here. Losing those last few kg can be hard work. My BMI naturally hovers around 23 and getting down to 21 takes some discipline for me.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-24-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 148
Posted By PeteHski

I find the best strategy is to not have snack...

I find the best strategy is to not have snack food in the house. If it’s not there then you can’t eat it!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 344
Posted By PeteHski

I would only use assembly “grit” paste if you are...

I would only use assembly “grit” paste if you are not planning to adjust the seatpost height on the fly. In which case I wouldn’t use a QR.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 344
Posted By PeteHski

Maybe try a quarter of a turn tighter at a time...

Maybe try a quarter of a turn tighter at a time until it stops slipping or the frame cracks!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 3,810
Posted By PeteHski

Suggesting that most Campag wheels are “idiotic”...

Suggesting that most Campag wheels are “idiotic” and dangerous probably didn’t help. I thought that was a weird post and the wheel crash testing for personal info just seemed bizzare!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 05:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 487
Posted By PeteHski

Perfect example. The “monkey metal” chains are...

Perfect example. The “monkey metal” chains are relatively soft and wear very quickly. You can’t tell surface hardness just by looking at them when new. Also if the manufacturing tolerances are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,306
Posted By PeteHski

I think this is where your thinking was far too...

I think this is where your thinking was far too cynical. Lake would not be stupid enough to send you a different shoe model without first contacting you. It is obvious that you would complain and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 04:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,293
Posted By PeteHski

They clearly don’t sell enough of these in the US...

They clearly don’t sell enough of these in the US for Canyon US to consider stocking them. I see only a couple of very low end spec versions on the US site. If Canyon are not prepared to ship one...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 06:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 186
Posted By PeteHski

Holy crank rubbing!

Holy crank rubbing!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,306
Posted By PeteHski

So it looks like they messed your order up and...

So it looks like they messed your order up and shipped the wrong shoes by mistake. Just return them and get over it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 352
Posted By PeteHski

I wouldn’t sweat those kind of weight...

I wouldn’t sweat those kind of weight differences. Actually you could sweat 50g just thinking about it 😂
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 487
Posted By PeteHski

I think that’s pretty fair as long as you realise...

I think that’s pretty fair as long as you realise that the cheap chains will be less efficient and wear faster.

Personally, if I was on 12-speed Di2 Ultegra I would treat it to an Ultegra chain....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 352
Posted By PeteHski

It’s just a cleat compatibility thing. The Favero...

It’s just a cleat compatibility thing. The Favero pedals are only compatible with Look cleats.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,833
Posted By PeteHski

I know they exist, but your chances of coming...

I know they exist, but your chances of coming across a fat bike with regen braking are practically zero. It is far more likely that it just had a motor speed limiter. Not that it really matters.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 627
Posted By PeteHski

The more expensive helmets are usually lighter...

The more expensive helmets are usually lighter and have better ventilation and or aero. Protection ratings vary independently of price to some extent. Fit is King with helmets and again the more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 259
Posted By PeteHski

The seat flipping up is a problem with the...

The seat flipping up is a problem with the seatpost clamp, not the seat. So swapping it for another seat isn't going to help. A photo might help to show the problem.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 05:10 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 1,954
Posted By PeteHski

Very few people (including pros) would crash...

Very few people (including pros) would crash often enough to reliably make conscious decisions like this. Unless you are a stuntman crashes are very unpredictable one-offs with no guarantees and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 03:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 487
Posted By PeteHski

Sure, so you could simply look at the ZFC chain...

Sure, so you could simply look at the ZFC chain life and calculate cost per mile without including the other costs. The SLX/105 level chains will probably offer great value in that respect if you...
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