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Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,322
Posted By elcruxio

Yeah we Europeans can mix and match our various...

Yeah we Europeans can mix and match our various languages. It's fun.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,301
Posted By elcruxio

If you look at an SMP from a purely anatomical...

If you look at an SMP from a purely anatomical perspective, it's essentially a noseless saddle and falls into the same category as Spesh Power, ISM, etc.. The nose doesn't do anything when you're...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

But the home made stuff very clearly isn't better...

But the home made stuff very clearly isn't better than the big brand stuff.
While the actual chain waxes may not offer five times the performance, they do offer better performance than home made...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

The whole idea of sowing the environment with...

The whole idea of sowing the environment with PTFE powder because of marginal lubrication gains is short sighted and frankly selfish. Also I'm not at all sure that high a ratio of PTFE in wax makes...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 02:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,224
Posted By elcruxio

I've always toured with SPD's. Lately I've used a...

I've always toured with SPD's. Lately I've used a lot of flat pedals for general riding and while they're convenient in terms of shoe choice, I find flats to be a bit unstable and I always end up...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,242
Posted By elcruxio

Knee extension angles for optimal power have been...

Knee extension angles for optimal power have been pretty well established so you see a lot of those in the pro peloton.

Whether an amateur has the mobility to achieve said angles without...
Forum: Touring
03-28-24, 01:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,619
Posted By elcruxio

In building my current wheelset I went and did an...

In building my current wheelset I went and did an oopsie. I wanted 36h wheels but could only find 36h hubs for the rear (not many of those on offer either). The front is 32h.

I chose ordinary...
Forum: Touring
03-28-24, 01:25 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,237
Posted By elcruxio

I tend not to care how warm a tent is since I...

I tend not to care how warm a tent is since I can't rely on that when picking sleeping gear. Far more important to me are space and venting. And if a tent has good venting, it's by definition not...
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 01:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,619
Posted By elcruxio

Finally I was able to mount summer tires on my...

Finally I was able to mount summer tires on my touring bike. I have Marathon Almotions standing by, and they are admittedly extremely supple and nice. However since our roads will remain coated with...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,242
Posted By elcruxio

If there is a consensus, it's not because of...

If there is a consensus, it's not because of energy efficiency but because the cleat is really easy to place below the ball of the foot. You've got not one, but two markers to guide you in cleat...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

Perhaps that doctor thing is generational thing,...

Perhaps that doctor thing is generational thing, because not a single doctor I know recommends red wine. They all are quite clearly of the opinion that any amount of alcohol is detrimental. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 02:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,242
Posted By elcruxio

A few years back (or more than a few) there was a...

A few years back (or more than a few) there was a rider in the pro peloton who used an FSA prototype seatpost that had 10mm of adjustment in 1mm increments you could adjust on the go. I believe the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 12:50 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

I have never seen you respond to valid arguments...

I have never seen you respond to valid arguments or criticisms.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,242
Posted By elcruxio

Yeah pedaling style, cleat fore/aft, shoe choice,...

Yeah pedaling style, cleat fore/aft, shoe choice, pedal/cleat choice, chamois thickness, mobility, seat setback, drop and reach, femur to tibia length ratio all contribute to saddle height.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

Is that the magical bike shop where fellow...

Is that the magical bike shop where fellow mechanics aren't competent enough to mount tires without them blowing off rims and they pay you enough to let you buy bikes with unlimited budget?
Forum: Touring
03-24-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 884
Posted By elcruxio

One thing that comes to mind is that when using...

One thing that comes to mind is that when using suspension forks, any rack involved shouldn't be mounted on the legs or below the stanchions. If you add two panniers worth of weight to the moving...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

That sounds very uncomfortable.

That sounds very uncomfortable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,481
Posted By elcruxio

Is this some game of "say the opposite of...

Is this some game of "say the opposite of reality" or something like that? I recommend you revisit the stage 16 of the last year's tour de france.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 16,481
Posted By elcruxio

Due to metals being isotropic (learned a new word...

Due to metals being isotropic (learned a new word today, thanks) it's apparently not trivial to make a carbon frame that''s both stiffer and lighter than an aluminum frame. Possible yes, but requires...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 03:02 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

Are your arguments really 1) The engineer in...

Are your arguments really
1) The engineer in question is too young and thus can't know what he's talking about (Ad Hominem)
2) Surely "they" have engineered this stuff to be safe and decided steel...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

I get your point. However that video showed us a...

I get your point. However that video showed us a small tire on a small rim and it still took the full weight of a grown man hopping on the tire to mount it. Hydraulic tire changer makes the job a lot...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

That tracks. In my line of work (dispute...

That tracks. In my line of work (dispute resolution lawyer in a technical field) I get access to very high level professionals and I also see a lot of hacks. The pro's tend to be subdued, calm and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

There is that. Also car tires are radial whereas...

There is that. Also car tires are radial whereas bicycle tires are cross ply. Car tires have quite high stiffness compared to their typical pressure. Car tires also have massive steel beads and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 04:22 AM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

That's strange indeed. In my experience Shimano...

That's strange indeed. In my experience Shimano chains have been fairly resistant to rusting, however not as resistant as KMC. The difference between the rust on my shimano chains and the Connex...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 12:35 AM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

When exposed to atmosphere yes. However when...

When exposed to atmosphere yes. However when under a layer of molten wax, the vapor pressure of water can overcome the hydrostatic pressure of wax only after temperature gets high enough or in most...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

it actually won't. The wax needs to be 100+...

it actually won't. The wax needs to be 100+ celsius in order for the water to evaporate.

However any water on a chain will quite readily flow off the chain and to the bottom of the pot below the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

A short dip in water doesn't cause any...

A short dip in water doesn't cause any significant amount of rust. Water on the chain also doesn't deter wax adhesion as any water clinging to the chain will be replaced by wax as soon as the chain...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

I just wonder what's the problem with having...

I just wonder what's the problem with having water in the wax is. It'll pool at the bottom and can be drained after the puck hardens. Or not. Makes no real difference.

I'd be loathe to watch over...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

Probably not. Beeswax is quite soft but does have...

Probably not. Beeswax is quite soft but does have decent tensile strength. It's also somewhat tacky.

Chain waxes need to be hard and slippery. Otherwise efficiency goes out the window and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

It's a local producer who makes mainly ski wax....

It's a local producer who makes mainly ski wax. I'm fairly certain he doesn't sell outside Finland. Shame really, because the wax really is quite good.



I have eight bikes (well, nine, kinda)...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

Is this your thing now? You have the ability to...

Is this your thing now? You have the ability to respond directly to someone but choose to make snide comments about them instead?

Considering your other threads, I'm not surprised...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

Aside from not prepping the chain before the...

Aside from not prepping the chain before the first waxing, isn't that pretty much the basic recommended procedure that's touted pretty much everywhere? Or are you too deep into your own strawman...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

What in fact is your alternative? If it's...

What in fact is your alternative?

If it's using cheap candle paraffin, well sure, that'll work. I did it for a while. But if getting something better allows me to get one more week or 100km more...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

Surface rust is a thing that does happen with...

Surface rust is a thing that does happen with waxing. But it's the inside that counts. We typically run chains for about 200km or one or two weeks during the winter where they get constantly exposed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

Which is the same process as mounting and seating...

Which is the same process as mounting and seating a tubed clincher tire. Actually it's a bit easier since there's no chance of pinching a tube.



A track pump?

Ok I'll grant you that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

I suppose a great rim design is great and all,...

I suppose a great rim design is great and all, but what happens if I flat using tubulars?

And also, are bunnies sufficient? They're much easier to get than goats.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

I've never used tubulars, but what happens if you...

I've never used tubulars, but what happens if you get a puncture? Dave is such a fan that roadside repairs must be a breeze.

I watched a video tutorial about glueing a tubular tire once and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

not if you run multiple chains. It is also...

not if you run multiple chains. It is also possible to vary waxing intervals depending on conditions. 200km is a good interval in extreme conditions. In good summer conditions the interval for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

I have a few thoughts... Firstly often in...

I have a few thoughts...

Firstly often in these waxing topics there are people who feel the need to disparage the effort required for waxing and give "advice" about how it's much simpler just to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 1,348
Views: 65,845
Posted By elcruxio

One thing that also needs to be kept in mind is...

One thing that also needs to be kept in mind is that the factory grease / wax, while soluble in wax, does take a bit of time to actually dissolve. Also the stuff that's inside the chain needs to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 01:00 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,282
Posted By elcruxio

I've recently found (again) that I don't like the...

I've recently found (again) that I don't like the feel of wide mtb platform pedals. I always feel somewhat insecure and disconnected from the bike with them. For me the best option for flat pedal is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 10:40 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

You may want to review the content behind that...

You may want to review the content behind that link. Like I mentioned earlier, the 5bar / 73psi is set by ERTRO, meaning that rims / tires deviating from that would be outside the specifications set...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

If you look at rim manufacturer websites the...

If you look at rim manufacturer websites the allowable tire widths are far more restricted.

As to the 5 bar / 73psi, that comes directly from ETRTO. So essentially the absolute do not exceed limit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,724
Posted By elcruxio

Neither of those are familiar to me. The...

Neither of those are familiar to me.

The pedro Ice wax performed really poorly in friction facts testing but I suspect it was the 1.0 version. Not sure what the differences are with the 2.0...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,860
Posted By elcruxio

The advantages of hookless are purely in the...

The advantages of hookless are purely in the manufacturing side. There are no advantages for the rider in terms of riding. I won't address the price thing because there has been a good amount of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-24, 05:45 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,724
Posted By elcruxio

I'm curious. Which drip wax are you using? I...

I'm curious. Which drip wax are you using?
I ask because there are ones which do not seem to bring chain wear advantages (White lightning clean ride) and there are ones which work great but need a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-24, 01:09 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,724
Posted By elcruxio

My experience with white lightning was also so so...

My experience with white lightning was also so so at best. It didn't make much of a difference in chain wear compared to oil, but it was cleaner. Now that I think back the white lightning wax had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 12:44 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,027
Posted By elcruxio

I'm not sure why hydraulic disc brakes would be...

I'm not sure why hydraulic disc brakes would be an issue. Mechanic disc brakes are fine but hydraulics are just so much better.

However on that note I do not see the point in internal cable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-24, 07:18 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,724
Posted By elcruxio

I'm not really bothered about outside surface...

I'm not really bothered about outside surface rust. There's nothing that prevents it during the winter so I don't even try. But it doesn't have an effect on the functioning of the chain and is merely...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,724
Posted By elcruxio

It was the corrosion and chain wear caused by...

It was the corrosion and chain wear caused by road salt that drove me to try chain wax. Our winters are warm enough that roads are kept open with salt. Sometimes quite a bit of salt. Which then turns...
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