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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,492
Posted By Sy Reene

May sound naive, but at the time and thinking it...

May sound naive, but at the time and thinking it would be a forever bike, reason for opting for the Cyrene over the Extralight was as much thinking it had to be a bit more robust since the frameset...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 857
Posted By Sy Reene

Completely unfounded, but if I bothered to get a...

Completely unfounded, but if I bothered to get a carbon railed saddle, I do believe I'd be less wary if my saddle clamp was of the style that has a longer platform that the rails sit within (left...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,472
Posted By Sy Reene

I imagine if you have good sales figures, the...

I imagine if you have good sales figures, the brands don't care. We have a shop around here that sells CDale, Trek, Spesh, and Cervelo off the floor.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,273
Posted By Sy Reene

Sorry... you lost me with the Specialized on...

Sorry... you lost me with the Specialized on Cannondale thing from the get-go. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 659
Posted By Sy Reene

Lordgun is in Italy. However, it could be the...

Lordgun is in Italy. However, it could be the same story from a Euro country to the UK -- I have no idea.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,599
Posted By Sy Reene

No idea, but saw this: ...

No idea, but saw this: https://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=3367973&postcount=65
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,599
Posted By Sy Reene

So get the tiny TPU tubes but throw a pump in...

So get the tiny TPU tubes but throw a pump in your pocket?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,599
Posted By Sy Reene

On the flip side, it seems that you're not...

On the flip side, it seems that you're not supposed to use CO2 cartridges with TPU, so in an emergency you're back to old-school having to use and bring a pump. And since you're tubeless especially,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 659
Posted By Sy Reene

Don't know what pricing would show for you in the...

Don't know what pricing would show for you in the UK, but about $39USD here, plus a bunch of shipping I assume though.
https://www.lordgun.com/continental-grand-prix-4-season-tire?color=Black
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,968
Posted By Sy Reene

I haven't at least noticed these before, what are...

I haven't at least noticed these before, what are the fork warts for?

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 10:14 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,680
Posted By Sy Reene

Understood, so does this mean if ETRTO were to do...

Understood, so does this mean if ETRTO were to do their own version of this chart, would they really plop the 72psi value into every yellow box on this chart that's in a hookless column? That...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,680
Posted By Sy Reene

I'm aware, hence why I mentioned the chart had...

I'm aware, hence why I mentioned the chart had changed.. from only 2yrs ago -- the industry obviously still trying fo figure this all out. Of interest though, supposedly on my 19mm rims, I'm allowed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 329
Posted By Sy Reene

It should be based on casing width. One...

It should be based on casing width. One manufacturer could wrap their tire tread far enough around that it would be included in a caliper measurement, while on another tire it might be a narrower...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,680
Posted By Sy Reene

Interesting to note that Mavic until sometime...

Interesting to note that Mavic until sometime recently used to have the below chart up, with 28mm on 25mm TSS rims.. however at a Max PSI of 59psi. So you indeed fell under the guideline. Mavic has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 04:50 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 17,974
Posted By Sy Reene

What's the point of counterfeiting a KMC chain,...

What's the point of counterfeiting a KMC chain, or put another way, what's the point of of KMC chains -- their cost seems very comparable versus the dedicated system manufacturers.

KMC cheapest...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 296
Posted By Sy Reene

Yeah, you posted a picture of the wedge pack, but...

Yeah, you posted a picture of the wedge pack, but not of your thighs. Whassup with that?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 04:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,205
Posted By Sy Reene

Found a Froome side photo ...

Found a Froome side photo
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Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,065
Posted By Sy Reene

They do say Red is fastest.. but I'm unsure you...

They do say Red is fastest.. but I'm unsure you want this in a brake pad...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,205
Posted By Sy Reene

No, I don't think they are, but I've never...

No, I don't think they are, but I've never videotaped a side-shot of myself. Though, eyeballing, that guy's heel I think is well over 5cm higher than the pedal, no? I think my knee bend though is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,205
Posted By Sy Reene

5cm sounds like a lot. However, just a little...

5cm sounds like a lot. However, just a little going up on the ball of my foot, it really doesn't feel like much at all to bring my heel off the ground by 5cms

Maybe difference between the setups...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,205
Posted By Sy Reene

Yes, I think so. Maybe I can get another 1/2" if...

Yes, I think so. Maybe I can get another 1/2" if I really wedge it up there.
Not sure what old formulas you're referring to though. Just a quick browse, Canyon, Cannondale, Specialized, and Giant,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,205
Posted By Sy Reene

I've figured that since I use Speedplays, if...

I've figured that since I use Speedplays, if anything the cleat stack height is less than a non-factor.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 745
Posted By Sy Reene

Are the neighbors ok with you riding thru their...

Are the neighbors ok with you riding thru their backyards?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 431
Posted By Sy Reene

Nominal size differences vs reality, are often a...

Nominal size differences vs reality, are often a function of Euro brands offering 7 sizes of fit, and US-centric brands only offering 5-6.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,205
Posted By Sy Reene

I never thought so.. eg. wear 34" Levi jeans, but...

I never thought so.. eg. wear 34" Levi jeans, but typically 32" dress pants to fall just at the top of the foot. Interwebz provide a 2.2:1 as average ratio of height to inseam. 188cm height/2.2 =...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,205
Posted By Sy Reene

Yup. FWIW, overall height is 188cm

Yup. FWIW, overall height is 188cm
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,205
Posted By Sy Reene

I don't know honestly. It would make my saddle...

I don't know honestly. It would make my saddle top though about even height-wise with my bars. Saddle has been at this height for probably 10yrs+. No knee or leg pains, but just thought it curious...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,205
Posted By Sy Reene

Saddle Height Formulas / Rules of thumb

A quick google return yields these 3 approaches for determining saddle height (snapshot below). Yes, I realize that these are starting points etc, but it's worth pointing out that, I actually get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,012
Posted By Sy Reene

This. Get good stuff on sale, rather than...

This. Get good stuff on sale, rather than mediocre at full price.

BIBS ON SALE...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,121
Posted By Sy Reene

fwiw, Pirelli has the 4S versions of their tires...

fwiw, Pirelli has the 4S versions of their tires that are specifically made to offer a bit better grip.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,135
Posted By Sy Reene

Just don't join this ride, or We're Going to Yell...

Just don't join this ride, or We're Going to Yell at You (https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/200479-we-re-going-yell-you.html?ispreloading=1)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,680
Posted By Sy Reene

Well, yes you're correct. But I think Dave's...

Well, yes you're correct. But I think Dave's point is that for a professional cycling team that runs support vehicles, there really is no reason to choose clincher tires (tubeless) over tubulars, or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,632
Posted By Sy Reene

For any of the 19 sizes, from Merlin, you could...

For any of the 19 sizes, from Merlin, you could then pick your trim level for a complete. This is how it should still be IMO. Have final assembly of frame with component group done at the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,680
Posted By Sy Reene

Are you referring to circumstances though where...

Are you referring to circumstances though where you all had support vehicles, which presumably could have had an inexhaustible supply of backup wheels already set up with tubular tires on them? What...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 869
Posted By Sy Reene

It seems a bit deceptive, doesn't it, to sell...

It seems a bit deceptive, doesn't it, to sell these as Bontrager brand items :foo:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 869
Posted By Sy Reene

Any way to use one of these by itself to lock...

Any way to use one of these by itself to lock frame, plus both QR wheels to a fixed rack or post? I'm thinking you'd still need something like this to secure the other wheel.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,680
Posted By Sy Reene

T = Tubular BHTC = Tubed (Behind The Times...

T = Tubular
BHTC = Tubed (Behind The Times Curmudgeon)
TSS = Tubeless Straight Side
TC = Tubeless Crochet
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,632
Posted By Sy Reene

The good ole days.. ...

The good ole days..

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,136
Posted By Sy Reene

Possible. The 2-pack of the Challenge Strada TLRs...

Possible. The 2-pack of the Challenge Strada TLRs for $78 I would try if I was actually in the TL tire-buying market right now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 612
Posted By Sy Reene

I'm not sure how any table can be reliable. ...

I'm not sure how any table can be reliable. Unless you know for certain that X brand only always uses Y-sized bolts that are made out of Z material. Aren't torque specs at least partially (if not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,273
Posted By Sy Reene

for non generic, but really not too much more...

for non generic, but really not too much more money, 3M 8898 or 8896 strapping tapes are often mentioned for tubeless setup.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 5,136
Posted By Sy Reene

Lot of comparison between bike and car tires. ...

Lot of comparison between bike and car tires. Much easier to question why Conti bike tires are much more expensive than other brands' premium tire.
I was going thru this page at Excel. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,680
Posted By Sy Reene

Next up.. rebel against proprietary seatpost...

Next up.. rebel against proprietary seatpost shapes and screwy clamping mechanisms.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,632
Posted By Sy Reene

Since it's been said the margins are really low...

Since it's been said the margins are really low on all of this stuff, I imagine then you should be able to just sell the unused longer post back to the shop for say $140 ?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 863
Posted By Sy Reene

Is there a lot of clipping in and clipping out in...

Is there a lot of clipping in and clipping out in Triathlons? I always imagined, but I don't do Tris, that you clip in once, and out once.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 612
Posted By Sy Reene

Not sure it makes sense. A delivered bike with a...

Not sure it makes sense. A delivered bike with a seatpost clamp that is marked eg. 6Nm, or stem clamp with some other value. Were the bike's seatpost clamp threads or stem bolts shipped dry or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,012
Posted By Sy Reene

Interesting option here, if it's just for the...

Interesting option here, if it's just for the spring clips:
https://nextcleat.com/#shopify-section-template--21130397778228__home-promotion-1
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 526
Posted By Sy Reene

These list for about $2 ...

These list for about $2

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,278
Posted By Sy Reene

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