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Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 360
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: 14
Views: 185
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: 2,682
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: 7
Views: 107
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: 7
Views: 120
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: 64
Views: 1,541
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: 20
Views: 360
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...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,682
Posted By PeteHski

Very few e-bikes have regen braking. Probably...

Very few e-bikes have regen braking. Probably just slow rolling fat-bike tyres and aero.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 732
Posted By PeteHski

e-MTBs look fun, especially in areas where there...

e-MTBs look fun, especially in areas where there are a lot of long tedious fire road climbs to get to the fun stuff. But it’s a close call on my local tight and twisty single track. For now I’m...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 732
Posted By PeteHski

When I'm 80 I think I would ideally be riding...

When I'm 80 I think I would ideally be riding with other similar aged guys on low powered e-bikes. Just enough power to get up the hills at my current unassisted pace. I don't really want to end up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 732
Posted By PeteHski

This is my view too. If some 20 something...

This is my view too. If some 20 something decided I was "cheating" I would just ask how fast they expected to be in another 40+ years. I bet they will all be riding e-bikes by then anyway.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 360
Posted By PeteHski

ZeroFrictionCycling is a great resource for...

ZeroFrictionCycling is a great resource for independent chain testing.

https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/chaintesting/

I don’t know the specific differences between SLX and Ultegra chains, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,726
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I get that. It’s just a bit odd to state...

Yeah I get that. It’s just a bit odd to state that they are more aero. They are ultimately less aerodynamic, but have enough power to offset the loss.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,232
Posted By PeteHski

So maybe it would be useful if you could tell us...

So maybe it would be useful if you could tell us why these riders still prefer wooden rims over aluminium and especially carbon?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-22-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 365
Posted By PeteHski

At least they deflate much slower than tubed...

At least they deflate much slower than tubed tyres in most cases. In this case Pog had been riding on the flat tyre for a while and was just caught out by the sharp turn.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-22-24, 04:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,466
Posted By PeteHski

I figured you weren’t a fan when excluding him...

I figured you weren’t a fan when excluding him from a list of sprinters who had a long, competitive career! 😂
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-22-24, 04:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 281
Posted By PeteHski

As above, Trailforks, which works with the Edge...

As above, Trailforks, which works with the Edge 530
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-22-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 415
Posted By PeteHski

While Pog looks invincible in the Giro, I don’t...

While Pog looks invincible in the Giro, I don’t think he has any serious competition this year. So I think it’s hard to judge whether or not he has improved relative to last season. We will have to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 04:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 532
Posted By PeteHski

I guess everything eventually comes to an end. ...

I guess everything eventually comes to an end. If I’m still riding in my 80s I will consider it a big win. All the best!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,044
Posted By PeteHski

​​​​​​​Maybe this guy on her bike is the issue? 😂

​​​​​​​Maybe this guy on her bike is the issue? 😂
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 04:01 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,726
Posted By PeteHski

So if the heavier rider is more aero then why do...

So if the heavier rider is more aero then why do they need more power on a flat TT?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 03:55 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,541
Posted By PeteHski

I think he had a simultaneous front tyre and bar...

I think he had a simultaneous front tyre and bar failure! Not wearing gloves was probably a bad call in this case 😂
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 02:36 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,232
Posted By PeteHski

I just picked up on what he was saying about...

I just picked up on what he was saying about shock absorption, which is often closely associated with vibration and damping.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,232
Posted By PeteHski

I mentioned vibration specifically because it is...

I mentioned vibration specifically because it is different from stiffness/compliance. Measuring static deflection under load tells you nothing about how a structure would transmit and damp...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,232
Posted By PeteHski

Well most people who have ridden carbon vs...

Well most people who have ridden carbon vs aluminium bars can easily feel the difference in vibration damping, so I can imagine the frame would have some effect too. I thought the ping pong ball test...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 212
Posted By PeteHski

Sounds like an ISM saddle.

Sounds like an ISM saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 254
Posted By PeteHski

I was assuming the OP had some previous ride data...

I was assuming the OP had some previous ride data with at least speed and cadence recorded. If not, then that’s where to start. Otherwise they might as well just guess a chainring size.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-21-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,466
Posted By PeteHski

What about Cav?!!!!!!!!

What about Cav?!!!!!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 254
Posted By PeteHski

I find this one the most intuitive:- ...

I find this one the most intuitive:-

https://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=DERS&KB=22,36&RZ=11,13,15,17,19,21,24,28,32,36&UF=2215&TF=90&SL=2.6&UN=KMH&DV=teeth
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,452
Posted By PeteHski

That makes sense. Just make sure the fitter you...

That makes sense. Just make sure the fitter you choose has a proven reputation. Some of them can also be regarded as junk!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 254
Posted By PeteHski

How are we supposed to know how strong you are? ...

How are we supposed to know how strong you are? Your proposal sounds sensible for flattish terrain, but you really should use a gear calculator and see if the speeds and cadence work for you.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,541
Posted By PeteHski

He probably wishes he had worn gloves at this...

He probably wishes he had worn gloves at this point.


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 732
Posted By PeteHski

I'm open-minded about it. It would depend on...

I'm open-minded about it. It would depend on both the group I wanted to ride with and the terrain. Some of our local rides feature 20% climbs and I would rather choose an e-bike vs walking up them....
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-21-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 235
Posted By PeteHski

It should work fine then. Incidentally, you...

It should work fine then. Incidentally, you answered your own question at the end about why they introduced a single virtual gear.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,745
Posted By PeteHski

Sorry, I'm just a bit sceptical of a cheap...

Sorry, I'm just a bit sceptical of a cheap Chinese frame matching an S-Works Aethos in every respect. I mean it's only the lightest disc frame and fork on the planet with no rider weight...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-21-24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 235
Posted By PeteHski

Rouvy is compatible if you are using a normal...

Rouvy is compatible if you are using a normal cassette rather than the Zwift virtual gear.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,745
Posted By PeteHski

I agree about the minimal branding. It actually...

I agree about the minimal branding. It actually makes the Aethos stand out from the crowd. I very nearly bought one myself a couple of years ago (Pro build), but they were out of stock across the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,452
Posted By PeteHski

A very experienced fitter said that serial saddle...

A very experienced fitter said that serial saddle buyers usually have some other underlying issue unrelated to the saddle. Either that or they are just really bad at choosing a saddle!

But it...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-21-24, 03:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 321
Posted By PeteHski

This^ I’ve been using an Edge 530 for...

This^

I’ve been using an Edge 530 for several years and it is pretty consistent with reported elevation gain over countless rides on known courses. The only time I’ve known it to be significantly...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 03:40 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,963
Posted By PeteHski

This anecdote reminds me of a school trip to...

This anecdote reminds me of a school trip to Italy when I was around 13 or 14. We soon ended up hiring mopeds to hoon around the town and it quickly became obvious who did and did not have much...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 03:19 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,541
Posted By PeteHski

It’s an interesting observation. I would have...

It’s an interesting observation. I would have thought most, if not all, the pros would have experienced a palm scrape at some point in their life. That alone makes gloves worth wearing IMHO. I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 03:07 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,745
Posted By PeteHski

You are the one claiming that this Schtea thing...

You are the one claiming that this Schtea thing is identical to an S-Works Aethos. I’m not reviewing anything. Just pointing out the obvious limitations in your comparison ie you have no clue about...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,745
Posted By PeteHski

So exact same tube profiles, transitions etc....

So exact same tube profiles, transitions etc. What about the carbon spec and layup design? Have you measured the torsional stiffness of both frames? How would you be able to verify any of that was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,745
Posted By PeteHski

Oh well in that case I’m totally convinced 😂. I...

Oh well in that case I’m totally convinced 😂. I was under the impression that most Specialized frames are made in Taiwan. So is this where Big Rock are based then or is the Aethos made in China? ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,963
Posted By PeteHski

I think on balance speed probably does make motos...

I think on balance speed probably does make motos less safe, but obviously depends on the situation. Cycling with high speed traffic is almost certainly less safe, which is why cyclists are not...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 3,610
Posted By PeteHski

A camera based system could potentially do that....

A camera based system could potentially do that. They can certainly detect different vehicle types, which could be useful.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 3,232
Posted By PeteHski

Carbon fibre frames and components generally have...

Carbon fibre frames and components generally have very good vibration damping properties. It’s pretty evident to me with carbon bars, especially on mountain bikes. Bianchi took it a step further with...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-20-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,971
Posted By PeteHski

I never considered Zwift to be very hardware...

I never considered Zwift to be very hardware intensive. It ran fine on a 10 year old iMac a couple of steps down on graphics. I run it now on a 2020 M1 Macbook Air, which runs smoothly in 4k. ...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-20-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 389
Posted By PeteHski

How would they fix height doping? I agree...

How would they fix height doping?

I agree masters racers who dope IRL are stupid.

I've lost count of the number of 6+ W/kg Zwift climbers, but I suspect most of them just have badly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,776
Posted By PeteHski

No easy answer. But whatever you do long term...

No easy answer. But whatever you do long term has to feel "normal" and not a forced behaviour. I keep chipping away at my nutrition. It's not perfect, but it is sustainable. I try to look for...
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