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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-11-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,000
Posted By PeteHski

I’m glad you took it the right way. I don’t...

I’m glad you took it the right way. I don’t usually get involved with the spelling police, but I thought it might help you in this particular case, as “riding” is such a common word used on a bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 138
Posted By PeteHski

Merida are a well known, respected brand known...

Merida are a well known, respected brand known for good value rather than high-end. They are likely to be of reasonable quality, but I don't think they are worth that much used. What tyres are...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,766
Posted By PeteHski

Red side shading on my Garmin and an audible...

Red side shading on my Garmin and an audible alarm warning when a vehicle is bearing down fast. Orange shading and a more subtle audio beep for slower vehicles. Maybe Trek will add something...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-10-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,766
Posted By PeteHski

Wow, that’s a lengthy review to say that the...

Wow, that’s a lengthy review to say that the range is on a par with the Varia and the seatpost mount is poor!

One thing I like with the Varia is the red alert warning tone when a vehicle...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 677
Posted By PeteHski

My Garmin RTL515 battery life is about 10 hours...

My Garmin RTL515 battery life is about 10 hours in day flash mode. I have no idea if it can charge while in use.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,514
Posted By PeteHski

The problem I have with the Primal $150 jerseys...

The problem I have with the Primal $150 jerseys is that they don’t look as nice as the similarly priced Rapha jerseys, which can also be found on sale too if you are patient.

But my point was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,514
Posted By PeteHski

I agree. If products are both expensive and low...

I agree. If products are both expensive and low quality they tend not to survive for very long. Brands like Assos and Rapha are built on quality and the marketing/pricing follows. Cheaper brands...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-24, 03:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 454
Posted By PeteHski

If nothing is loose and it only happens under...

If nothing is loose and it only happens under load then it could be a bad BB bearing. But I would start with the pedal. Do you have a spare LH pedal you can swap to rule it out?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-09-24, 02:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 677
Posted By PeteHski

I’ve also been using a Garmin Varia RTL515 for a...

I’ve also been using a Garmin Varia RTL515 for a couple of years with a Garmin 530 GPS. It works great and I wouldn’t ride without it. The combined rear light is very effective too.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 02:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,494
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, seems to be less choice and stock in the US...

Yeah, seems to be less choice and stock in the US for Canyon parts. I didn’t realise a 1 1/4” stem would be such a major issue to source in the US 😂
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-08-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 8,655
Posted By PeteHski

Good idea. It certainly helps with learning when...

Good idea. It certainly helps with learning when to burn matches, when to sit in and climb pacing.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,494
Posted By PeteHski

Canyon do sell a range of stems too.

Canyon do sell a range of stems too.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 04:47 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,514
Posted By PeteHski

😂 They spend more on cat food adverts here in the...

😂 They spend more on cat food adverts here in the UK. Of course there is a fashion/style element to higher end cycling gear, but I don’t see that as a negative. I actually make more of an effort...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,514
Posted By PeteHski

Where do you think the $150 Primal jerseys fit...

Where do you think the $150 Primal jerseys fit into this picture? Are they the same quality as the $70 jerseys or better, like the Rapha $150 jerseys for example?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,516
Posted By PeteHski

I guess I fall into the remaining 5% of riders...

I guess I fall into the remaining 5% of riders then!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 12:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,156
Posted By PeteHski

I use this stuff too. It’s no more time consuming...

I use this stuff too. It’s no more time consuming than lubing with oil, but a lot cleaner. Before Silca I used Squirt drip wax for years, which is not bad. But the Silca drip wax seems a bit more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,494
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, if fender mounts are a must-have then you...

Yeah, if fender mounts are a must-have then you are out of luck with Canyon. Next.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,514
Posted By PeteHski

So are you suggesting that everything made in...

So are you suggesting that everything made in China is of equal quality? In reality they cover the entire quality spectrum from garbage to elite.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-08-24, 05:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,068
Posted By PeteHski

It’s hardly a surprise given that the price has...

It’s hardly a surprise given that the price has remained frozen since 2017. I might now take advantage of the recent annual subscription discount. I think you can still lock in the current price...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 03:15 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,839
Posted By PeteHski

I’m aware of the ride data I make public and...

I’m aware of the ride data I make public and totally unafraid of it. It has no negative affect on my life or sense of personal freedom and does have a few positives, which is why I choose to do it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 03:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,494
Posted By PeteHski

How hard can it be to source a 1 1/4” stem? It...

How hard can it be to source a 1 1/4” stem? It might be less common, but there are plenty of popular bikes using that size.

No fender mounts could be an issue for some, although there are still...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 02:49 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,514
Posted By PeteHski

Le Col is always on sale here in the UK. To the...

Le Col is always on sale here in the UK. To the extent that I think their full retail pricing is just a joke. I think their quality is ok, but not on a par with Assos. Perpetual sale pricing does...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-07-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 511
Posted By PeteHski

I just make sure that I include enough intensity...

I just make sure that I include enough intensity in my training to maintain my VO2 max, regardless of how accurate the measurement is. The various devices I have that estimate VO2 max all appear to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,514
Posted By PeteHski

I don’t know about gravel races, but I see plenty...

I don’t know about gravel races, but I see plenty of Rapha and Assos at every road event I enter. Where was this race where nobody was wearing a high-end jersey?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,514
Posted By PeteHski

Sure, but it’s not exactly budget pricing. ...

Sure, but it’s not exactly budget pricing. That’s in the price range of Rapha jerseys, so I would expect comparable quality.

Yes sales are always welcome, although often limited in colours and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,514
Posted By PeteHski

At $150 they would need to be pretty good.

At $150 they would need to be pretty good.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,271
Posted By PeteHski

It might well be slower than Di2, but I doubt it...

It might well be slower than Di2, but I doubt it is slower than mechanical Shimano. I must say I’m always very cautious with front shifts on any bike, so I would be the least likely to provoke a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,126
Posted By PeteHski

Yep, definitely way out of my league. But there...

Yep, definitely way out of my league. But there is always someone faster unless you are MVDP!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 808
Posted By PeteHski

In a bicycle application, belts tend to outlast...

In a bicycle application, belts tend to outlast chains by a large margin. If you designed a bicycle chain drive to last 100k+ miles it would be unacceptably heavy. Instead we accept the compromise...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,839
Posted By PeteHski

Good job I don’t live in LA and am not a major...

Good job I don’t live in LA and am not a major celebrity then 😂
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,516
Posted By PeteHski

That is really not true most of the time. Most...

That is really not true most of the time. Most racers alternate between seated and standing, but spend much of the climb seated. More so in the modern era with a wider gear range.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,271
Posted By PeteHski

I would do the same if I suffered repeated chain...

I would do the same if I suffered repeated chain drops. I wonder if the pro teams using SRAM have these FD issues.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,839
Posted By PeteHski

I guess I’m just not that paranoid about my bike...

I guess I’m just not that paranoid about my bike riding yet.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,271
Posted By PeteHski

Luckily I am in the right half of the draw then!...

Luckily I am in the right half of the draw then! Honestly, based on internet reputation, I expected to have issues and they never happened. I’m running stock Force AXS on a 2022 Canyon. I find the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,839
Posted By PeteHski

Good point, I think I’ll get binned!

Good point, I think I’ll get binned!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,839
Posted By PeteHski

So what do you suppose these “bad actors” are...

So what do you suppose these “bad actors” are likely to do with my Strava data?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 808
Posted By PeteHski

As we know from experience, chain life on a...

As we know from experience, chain life on a bicycle is quite limited due to stretch. A cleaner, enclosed drivetrain would almost certainly extend chain life, but it would still be unlikely to last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,839
Posted By PeteHski

So like I said, it’s only an issue if it bothers...

So like I said, it’s only an issue if it bothers you. That is entirely your own choice.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,126
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I also use 3 W/kg as a rough benchmark as...

Yeah I also use 3 W/kg as a rough benchmark as that would be my typical power to weight ratio for a long, steady climb. If I respect the UCI min weight then I’ve only got potential scope to save...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 2,570
Posted By PeteHski

It is actually the differences in acceleration...

It is actually the differences in acceleration and deceleration which cancel out. The rotational inertia of the wheels is a constant value for a given wheelset. But yes it is because the wheels...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,839
Posted By PeteHski

I literally post all my rides on Strava with a...

I literally post all my rides on Strava with a public profile, so I am aware of the tracking. But the thing is I just don't care. If the government or anyone else wants to know my riding habits...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,839
Posted By PeteHski

Tell me that you are paranoid without telling me...

Tell me that you are paranoid without telling me you are paranoid!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 755
Posted By PeteHski

Is that based on how they actually ride and...

Is that based on how they actually ride and perform or just your brand perception, which probably varies by region? In Europe both Canyon and Cervelo are well respected brands, with nothing much...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,374
Posted By PeteHski

I find that a Topeak Mini 20 Pro mult- tool is a...

I find that a Topeak Mini 20 Pro mult- tool is a good compromise. Pretty much every tool you could possibly need in a compact 150g package.

A true minimalist might prefer a Nano 7 and even that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,126
Posted By PeteHski

The effect of the weight on your climbing time is...

The effect of the weight on your climbing time is entirely objective. The importance of that time difference is the only subjective part.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,839
Posted By PeteHski

So what do you think the “tracking and analysis”...

So what do you think the “tracking and analysis” implications are for me using a Garmin GPS to track my bike rides? So far I haven’t noticed anything sinister about it and there are certainly some...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,126
Posted By PeteHski

Yep, it shows that bike weight doesn’t really...

Yep, it shows that bike weight doesn’t really matter in comparison to the riders.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 4,839
Posted By PeteHski

It’s only an issue if you choose to make it an...

It’s only an issue if you choose to make it an issue. Using the word “corrupted” is a bit harsh since a lot of it is actually quite beneficial. Having lived my adult life both pre and post internet...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 548
Posted By PeteHski

I find that OEM insoles in general are relatively...

I find that OEM insoles in general are relatively flat, flimsy cheap foam that quickly pack down and wear/rot away. I find them ok in casual shoes, but I always replace them in cycling shoes. I don’t...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,126
Posted By PeteHski

This is certainly true because variation in rider...

This is certainly true because variation in rider weight is far greater than variation in bike weight. Those pro tour bikes are all well within 1 kg, while the rider weights might vary by 20 Kg from...
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