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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,266
Posted By PeteHski

Well since I've owned and ridden bikes from all...

Well since I've owned and ridden bikes from all these eras when they were cutting edge tech, looking back I can't say 5,6 or 7-speed was my favourite or any more simple to repair and they certainly...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,571
Posted By PeteHski

Well I guess I waste a fair amount of time then.

Well I guess I waste a fair amount of time then.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 488
Posted By PeteHski

Maybe my thumbs are stronger than I thought? ...

Maybe my thumbs are stronger than I thought? Never had this issue ever, with any tyre/rim combo in nearly 50 years. But I've read about it several times here on BF, so I guess it's a thing.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-25-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By PeteHski

Kettle bell swings and lifts are a good option...

Kettle bell swings and lifts are a good option and can work a lot of different muscle groups. You don't need many kettle bells either to get going. An indoor bike trainer (as per this forum) is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,266
Posted By PeteHski

I thought this thread was about the "best era". ...

I thought this thread was about the "best era". Not some discussion about basic "needs" for the "average" cyclist. As it happens most "average" cyclists do benefit from more gears across a wider...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-24-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 617
Posted By PeteHski

Yes I’ve seen this too. The OP already mentioned...

Yes I’ve seen this too. The OP already mentioned that their Zwift slope resistance felt better, but I bet it was at default 50% trainer difficulty.

I regularly use Rouvy and Zwift (both set to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-24-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 637
Posted By PeteHski

Regarding the classic 20 min test, the usual 95%...

Regarding the classic 20 min test, the usual 95% FTP power scaling factor is very optimistic for all but elite athletes.

Wahoo’s full 4DP test is seriously brutal! I’ve done it a few times and...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-24-24, 04:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 617
Posted By PeteHski

The OP simply felt that his trainer resistance...

The OP simply felt that his trainer resistance for a 5% slope in Rouvy felt way higher than in real life for whatever reason. Obviously increasing trainer difficulty is going to make this problem...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-24-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 617
Posted By PeteHski

The OP is actually complaining about two...

The OP is actually complaining about two different things, which are not directly related:-

1. He suspects the Kickr is reporting low power numbers.

2. He also thinks the Kickr is producing too...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-24-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 434
Posted By PeteHski

Sorry, I thought it was just the switch position...

Sorry, I thought it was just the switch position you were unhappy with. I assume the Zwift Ride brifters have shift paddles in the more usual position. But I haven’t really looked at them in detail.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-24-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 617
Posted By PeteHski

I think your Kickr is off. I often use Rouvy...

I think your Kickr is off. I often use Rouvy with my Kickr Bike and slope resistance is pretty realistic. Rouvy simply broadcasts the slope value and the Kickr sets resistance based on that value. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-24, 03:17 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,571
Posted By PeteHski

It needs some context though. I think in this...

It needs some context though. I think in this particular case the difference in average speed between the proposed bikes is likely to be insignificant. It would be different if the OP was talking...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-22-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 617
Posted By PeteHski

I would speak to Wahoo support at this point. But...

I would speak to Wahoo support at this point. But I would also check the zero offset on your 4iiii too just to confirm.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-22-24, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 305
Posted By PeteHski

Have you checked what settings it is using for...

Have you checked what settings it is using for generating trainer resistance? The problem you described doesn’t sound normal for a road sim mode.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,035
Posted By PeteHski

Which post are you referring to?

Which post are you referring to?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,571
Posted By PeteHski

I think in your case it will come down more to...

I think in your case it will come down more to which bike fits you the best. A custom road bike of similar weight and fit is unlikely to give you any speed advantage. The main potential advantage of...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-22-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 434
Posted By PeteHski

At some point you will probably be able to buy...

At some point you will probably be able to buy the Zwift ride brifters as spares. Then you can just fit those on your own bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,035
Posted By PeteHski

Roiled? More like amused at the stupidity of...

Roiled? More like amused at the stupidity of this thread. I'm also posting this reply using my Tesla browser, which you would probably consider alien EV technology.
But do I have any regrets about...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,035
Posted By PeteHski

This is the truth. But hydraulic disc brakes have...

This is the truth. But hydraulic disc brakes have nearly always been the end-game for stopping wheeled vehicles. If there is some tech coming to replace disc brakes, then we can expect to see it...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,035
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, it’s a small compromise. I’ve used both...

Yeah, it’s a small compromise. I’ve used both with no real issues. I would favour sintered in the Alps or for heavy winter use. Organics for everything else, which is why they are normally the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,035
Posted By PeteHski

Says the guy having a pointless rant about disc...

Says the guy having a pointless rant about disc brakes on a bicycle 😂 😂 😂
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,035
Posted By PeteHski

I would use sintered pads in those conditions. ...

I would use sintered pads in those conditions. But if they were paying you to change pads (5 min job) then they obviously didn’t care about the additional cost. A brake bleed is a bit more hassle,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,035
Posted By PeteHski

They must have been doing plenty of braking then....

They must have been doing plenty of braking then. Especially if wearing out rotors in a single year. The only time I’ve experienced significant pad and rotor wear on a road bike is when riding in...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,035
Posted By PeteHski

Does anyone even “market” disc brakes on...

Does anyone even “market” disc brakes on mid-range road bikes in 2024? It reminds me when electric windows and alloy wheels were once notable marketing features on new cars.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,035
Posted By PeteHski

Seriously, nobody should ever take any notice of...

Seriously, nobody should ever take any notice of random YT comments. They serve only as a reminder that many, if not most, people are stupid!
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-22-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 434
Posted By PeteHski

Can you not just stick the switch onto the side...

Can you not just stick the switch onto the side of your brake lever or hood? Anything else seems highly impractical. But if you could rig up a Di2 hood to work would you really want to remove the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-22-24, 04:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 617
Posted By PeteHski

It does sound like your Kickr is reading low for...

It does sound like your Kickr is reading low for whatever reason. Is it one of the newer ones that auto calibrates or does it need a spin down calibration?

I wouldn’t blame Rouvy as it just...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-22-24, 04:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 305
Posted By PeteHski

This is only when using ERG mode, which by it’s...

This is only when using ERG mode, which by it’s very definition increases resistance at lower cadence to maintain the set power target. So the rider has a free choice of cadence and the Smart...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-22-24, 03:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 305
Posted By PeteHski

What are you using to set your trainer...

What are you using to set your trainer resistance?

If your trainer resistance is going very high when you shift into higher gears then it is probably simulating a steep slope. But it certainly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,266
Posted By PeteHski

So how does that make the 7-speed era anything...

So how does that make the 7-speed era anything special or the best era as per the thread title? By your argument I could say that the 5-speed era was best, just because I didn't "need" any more...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-16-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 637
Posted By PeteHski

It needs to be a consistent, steady state...

It needs to be a consistent, steady state resistance so you can keep your power within a narrow range for the 15-20 mins required to provide a reasonable estimate of FTP. It's best done on an indoor...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-16-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 11,776
Posted By PeteHski

Good luck making the Mallorca 312 time cut offs...

Good luck making the Mallorca 312 time cut offs with your "sit down wholefood meal" fuelling strategy every 4 or 5 hours or whatever! Although maybe you can just fat burn your way around for the 14...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,266
Posted By PeteHski

So you can also build it to match a typical 2x...

So you can also build it to match a typical 2x road setup e.g with a 50T chainring, the lower hub ratio would be equivalent to a 35T chainring.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,266
Posted By PeteHski

Yes, exactly. Great concept, just needs to go...

Yes, exactly. Great concept, just needs to go mainstream with SRAM/Shimano to avoid the proprietary hubs/wheels etc. But if I was building a bike from scratch I would be tempted to go with the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-16-24, 06:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 946
Posted By PeteHski

I haven’t read all the posts here, but the big...

I haven’t read all the posts here, but the big thing with Z2 is volume. Most ordinary folk don’t do anything like enough volume for Z2 to become effective compared to a more balanced training regime....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-16-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 11,776
Posted By PeteHski

Endurance athletes are pretty good at both fat...

Endurance athletes are pretty good at both fat and carb burning. There was one study where they experimented with low carb training and high carb fuelling only during race events, the idea being...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-15-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 11,776
Posted By PeteHski

Because at some point they might not be able to...

Because at some point they might not be able to achieve their performance goals with your fuelling method. It all depends on what your performance goals are. Let’s say you wanted to ride faster than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,266
Posted By PeteHski

I'm not defending anything. I buy a new bike...

I'm not defending anything. I buy a new bike roughly every decade and I happen to prefer the 12 speed era over the 7 speed era and every other speed era. I've owned bikes from the 5-speed era...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 797
Posted By PeteHski

This ^ although I try to spin the wheels a bit...

This ^ although I try to spin the wheels a bit more often if I remember. The sealant still dries out, but doesn’t leave a big blob at the bottom. In spring I just add another dose of sealant through...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,170
Posted By PeteHski

Another common sign of getting old is a...

Another common sign of getting old is a reluctance to accept change. Just sayin….
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,656
Posted By PeteHski

Is it not a balance between cardio efficiency...

Is it not a balance between cardio efficiency (lowest HR) and muscular fatigue (lowest crank torque)? For example, a relatively low cadence to achieve the lowest HR for a given power output might...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,656
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, I would think most people utilise a fairly...

Yeah, I would think most people utilise a fairly wide range of cadence and torque depending on the situation. I know I do. I might be down in the 50s on a steep, gear limited climb or above 100 rpm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,266
Posted By PeteHski

So for you the best era was the one that just met...

So for you the best era was the one that just met your basic needs and nothing more?

I might not “need” more than a 3x7 but I certainly prefer 2x12 on my road bike and 1x12 on my mountain bike. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,656
Posted By PeteHski

If you feel a need to increase your natural...

If you feel a need to increase your natural cadence, then I would suggest intervals at +5 to +10 rpm over your normal cadence at the same power. So basically a gear lower than you would normally...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-05-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 777
Posted By PeteHski

Just buy a pair of used power meter pedals, use...

Just buy a pair of used power meter pedals, use them for a while and then sell them on. Net cost would be pretty minimal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,266
Posted By PeteHski

It’s not that simple. ZFC have done a lot of...

It’s not that simple. ZFC have done a lot of chain longevity testing and found that current quality 12-speed chains wear the least.

Best era? The current one IMO. Electronic shifting and wide...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-03-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 695
Posted By PeteHski

Yes, very long, but not very steep. Heat was the...

Yes, very long, but not very steep. Heat was the big issue for me. I’ve climbed it on Rouvy too, which was a lot easier without the scorching sun!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,170
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, I’m guessing he hasn’t done the Silverstone...

Yeah, I’m guessing he hasn’t done the Silverstone Sportive. The first 5 km around the GP circuit would be totally fine on 23c tyres, but the following 160 km on the local roads not so much fun.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,513
Posted By PeteHski

Looks good and I like that it has a rigid fork....

Looks good and I like that it has a rigid fork. Low end suspension forks are garbage anyway and would add to the maintenance.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,513
Posted By PeteHski

For a bike brand, I would look at Giant for the...

For a bike brand, I would look at Giant for the best value, probably their lower end hardtail mountain bikes. They are pretty durable and not as expensive as equivalent Trek or Specialized models.
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