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Forum: Electric Bikes
09-19-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 223
Posted By razorjack

What do you plan to ride? what kind of trails and...

What do you plan to ride? what kind of trails and terrain? what's your experience? how much suspension travel do you need? How aggressive the bike has to be ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By razorjack

well...strange, everyone has different...

well...strange, everyone has different skills/capabilities.
After riding 12-13y ONLY on flats, I started using clipless pedals on a road bike without any problems, I can do fakie (short :) ) clipped...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-18-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 898
Posted By razorjack

they just have better diet than most of 'normal'...

they just have better diet than most of 'normal' people ... less fat, less weight
Height 1.76 @ Weight 66 kg doesn't look bad at all (if fat is <10%)
anyway, they do a lot of sports, they must be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 12:53 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,653
Posted By razorjack

I didn't know anyone is pushing for clipless...

I didn't know anyone is pushing for clipless pedals or shorts with chamois etc :) definitely clipless pedals and shoes last 5x more than flats and my 5.10s....

I ride flats for >15y on a MTB, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,316
Posted By razorjack

aaaaanndd.... yes, other versions are undersized...

aaaaanndd.... yes, other versions are undersized as well
Pirelli P Zero Race 30mm vs Pirelli P Zero Road 28mm ... (depends on an angle, sometimes it looks like road 28 could be bigger)...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-06-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,884
Posted By razorjack

nice route and climb...

nice route and climb https://www.strava.com/activities/12326400192#3266476204007579814
especially that you did that on 42x21 gears ? with avg speed 10kph it gives 40rpm avg cadence.
no one on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,914
Posted By razorjack

those are probably are very useful: ...

those are probably are very useful:
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especially that some ebikes have USB...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,865
Posted By razorjack

but... sometimes it's not worth it - it's cheaper...

but... sometimes it's not worth it - it's cheaper to buy next bike with better groupset.
in your situation could be that you can't fit 11s cassette on your freehub (rear wheel) -there is quite big...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 672
Posted By razorjack

Hm.... after reading about some problems with BMC...

Hm.... after reading about some problems with BMC RM.... I think I'll look at Tarmac SL7,
however, I learnt that new SL7 are made from lower grade carbon and weight a bit more - ~1000g for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,914
Posted By razorjack

yes, there is a way to go around this - bigger...

yes, there is a way to go around this - bigger bore/diameter - physics :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By razorjack

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discuss...

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1299462-tpu-reinforcing-patches.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By razorjack

I found patching Tubolito easier than RideNow....

I found patching Tubolito easier than RideNow. the plastic material feels a bit different.
I used manufacturer's provided patches and glue.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,914
Posted By razorjack

+1 I like Lezyne as well, but be careful...

+1

I like Lezyne as well, but be careful with HV models (high volume) - they are good for MTB (lower pressures), going above 5bar is quite difficult.
For a road bikes look at HP or "normal"...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,358
Posted By razorjack

Basically any frame before ~2018. You didn't...

Basically any frame before ~2018. You didn't mention what kind of road bike, racy, endurance/more relax, for commuting or backpacking ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-24, 02:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By razorjack

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Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-04-24, 02:43 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,884
Posted By razorjack

You are mixing 2 different things here, fast...

You are mixing 2 different things here, fast digestion of simple sugar/highly processed food and your hunger, with sports and fuelling.
"30 minute commute on foot with a small incline" is far from...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,884
Posted By razorjack

Do you think I can take half of the pharmacy with...

Do you think I can take half of the pharmacy with me ??
I saw that you propose 2-3 healthy meals during a ride, but not everyone has a picnic basket on his bike...
I guess you still didn't get it,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,417
Posted By razorjack

yes, too short for a point of death (or even any...

yes, too short for a point of death (or even any danger) or even point where you lose performance.
You finish a marathon in 2.5-3h (I'm talking about fit people), if you're good at sweating you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 672
Posted By razorjack

My bad, I wouldn't change 2018-9 s-works tarmac...

My bad, I wouldn't change 2018-9 s-works tarmac SL6 to 21y old bike ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 672
Posted By razorjack

new bikes in that price range 5-7k, quite often...

new bikes in that price range 5-7k, quite often weight ~8kg

S-works frame is around 750g + 360g fork (that's the weight i found on internet, could be unpainted?)
and RM 01 - 1100g + 450g...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-30-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,417
Posted By razorjack

my point is, people take some advices without...

my point is, people take some advices without thinking and they drink a lot of water (that's the problem, right?) for marathons, which are even too short to dehydrate to any dangerous level (unless...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 672
Posted By razorjack

BMC Roadmachine 01, how is it ?

I'm thinking about changing my current bike to BMC RM 01 five '23, there is one in my city in a good price and it just looks amazing (I love that black stealth look and angular shape) it's the same...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-30-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,417
Posted By razorjack

what they say in books is that marathon (in...

what they say in books is that marathon (in reasonable pace 3-3.5h) is just not enough to dehydrate to dangerous or performance reducing level (unless you didn't drink before and it was super...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-24, 03:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 974
Posted By razorjack

it's all connected - stem height (many spacers...

it's all connected - stem height (many spacers below), stem angle and length, and then handlebar :)
stem is high, but handlebar is rotated to lower cockpit a bit.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,884
Posted By razorjack

you can't even digest the same amount of carbs...

you can't even digest the same amount of carbs that you burn... you are always at the deficit. (If you ride a bit more intense >Z2)
simple math, riding 1h @200W = 720kJ (and this is only Z2 ride for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-27-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 6,884
Posted By razorjack

well, no myths here... of course you need carbs ...

well, no myths here... of course you need carbs
when I ride (train or have a longer ride) I eat 90-100g of carbs (maltodextrin/fructose mix) per 1 hour (once i tried a bit more - I mess up my intake...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 974
Posted By razorjack

8.1kg with all accessories is pretty light. is it...

8.1kg with all accessories is pretty light. is it a disc brakes bike?
imagine, Trek sells one of their bikes for 8-9k ?? and they weight 8.5kg (w/o pedals etc.) !!

for a rim brakes bike light is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 186
Posted By razorjack

BMC ICS and compatibility with other integrated cable systems ?

that ICS system looks like cables are just under your stem, can you use different stem+handlebar combo which routes cables under your stem (or inside?) ? (with BMC integrated headset etc.)

like...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,316
Posted By razorjack

I've just put it on mine Roval CXL 21mm inner...

I've just put it on mine Roval CXL 21mm inner width, and in fact they measure 28.7-29mm @90psi, the same as GP 5000.
but why such a big difference on 19mm :/

and P Zero Race TLR unmounted casing...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-24, 04:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,961
Posted By razorjack

I've ridden P Zero Road (non-tlr) and you can...

I've ridden P Zero Road (non-tlr) and you can feel thread part is stiffer (comparing to Race) in your hands, also I felt a bit less comfy during a ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-24, 04:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,961
Posted By razorjack

If you want more protection you have Pirelli P...

If you want more protection you have Pirelli P Zero Road (TLR) or Cinturado Road or Vittoria Rubino Pro
of course these are a bit heavier, less comfy and slower.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,316
Posted By razorjack

I just bought P Zero TLR 28mm Speedcore and I'm...

I just bought P Zero TLR 28mm Speedcore and I'm really disappointed.
28mm model measures ~26.5mm on 19mm inner width rim !! (the same was with P Zero Race 28 TLR TechWall)

whereas other tires,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By razorjack

So I've changed mode to Manual, and then there...

So I've changed mode to Manual, and then there was a strange 2-3 seconds pause between shifter click and actual front mech action sometimes. (mech moved just a bit right away, but then waited 2-3s to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-24, 12:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By razorjack

I'm aware of some 'forbidden' combinations - in...

I'm aware of some 'forbidden' combinations - in fact the only one is small chainring and 2 smallest cogs, everything else should work.
but as i said, it happens sometimes and i'm not prepared for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By razorjack

Shimano Ultegra DI2 R8050 synchro-shift sometimes doesn't change chainring

Recently (last few months?) my Shimano Ultegra DI2 R8050 front mech, in SEMI-synchro-shift mode, sometimes doesn't change gears.
When I click left shifter (responsible for the front mech), rear gear...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-24, 04:01 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 15,684
Posted By razorjack

someone else noticed that too ...

someone else noticed that too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKrIhBhCxns
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,073
Posted By razorjack

I wasn't thinking about braking, but just...

I wasn't thinking about braking, but just riding/descending, taking fast turns, where forces have different directions (more like trying to twist the frame or rotate the wheels along bike's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 01:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,073
Posted By razorjack

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,073
Posted By razorjack

exactly the same as on MTB wheels (that's why you...

exactly the same as on MTB wheels (that's why you have TorqueCaps in RockShox forks), higher clamping force increases torsional stiffness (generally - just any/all stiffness, I'm not a physicist and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,073
Posted By razorjack

well.... i'm not sure about that, for some reason...

well.... i'm not sure about that, for some reason we have internal cam QRs - much stronger
and light ones with external cam 40-60g ...
And I believe that clamping force may affect how frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,073
Posted By razorjack

Somehow wheel manufacturers, even with most...

Somehow wheel manufacturers, even with most expensive wheels and lightest wheels (roval, shimano etc.), provide quite standard skewers weighting >100g
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,073
Posted By razorjack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du742eTDgUE ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du742eTDgUE
Quite big differences, ~4700N vs 2700N...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,073
Posted By razorjack

ah, didn't add, S-Works Tarmac SL6 frame, rim...

ah, didn't add, S-Works Tarmac SL6 frame, rim brakes, so quite 'standard' open dropouts, full carbon at the front, at the back NDS dropout is carbon, DS has outer side metal (hanger).
but also I saw...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,318
Posted By razorjack

It's a normal road cassette, the same as Ultegra...

It's a normal road cassette, the same as Ultegra 11-32, and on 12s 11-34 ....
105/Ultegra rear mech with medium cage works well with 11-32 cassette as well, just avoid maximum cross chain (Di2 will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 02:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,073
Posted By razorjack

Road quick release / QR / skewers, light vs 'normal'

Hey,
I've just found a crack on my QR from Roval wheels (probably I was using too much force), and I need ones (or at least one ;) ), S-Works Tarmac SL6 frame.
Can you feel difference between...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 12,375
Posted By razorjack

Didn't see him last year... :( however, after few...

Didn't see him last year... :( however, after few years break from racing (even enduro) - family, covid etc. I doubt he can "successfully return"
there is a new breed of young crazy riders already...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-16-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,974
Posted By razorjack

Do you have strange taste in your mounth after...

Do you have strange taste in your mounth after some time ?
(I use 2:1 mix + pinch of salt and lemon juice for taste - around 300g of carbs in 750ml bottle - for first 3h of a ride).a
After some...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 15,684
Posted By razorjack

sorry, you are right, wrong wording, I was...

sorry, you are right, wrong wording, I was referring more to tasteless massive text on clothing
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 15,684
Posted By razorjack

I bought summer jersey from q365 for 200eur,...

I bought summer jersey from q365 for 200eur, which was most expensive purchase, and it really worked in a heat. however jersey 'survived' one season (3-4 months), next summer it was already...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 15,684
Posted By razorjack

I know, I was thinking that maybe there is...

I know, I was thinking that maybe there is another meaning for Pas in Danish :)
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