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Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 601
Posted By scottfsmith

The OPs issue could be 30 psi, not 3-4 psi. My...

The OPs issue could be 30 psi, not 3-4 psi. My pump which I recently replaced measured 20 psi too high on the gauge. I found this out only a couple years ago, and it meant that I had in fact been...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 601
Posted By scottfsmith

Unless you weigh 500 lbs it sounds like your pump...

Unless you weigh 500 lbs it sounds like your pump gauge is wildly inaccurate. I would get a digital pressure gauge, handy for many uses and only $25 or so. I have run similar pressures and never had...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,982
Posted By scottfsmith

This last weekend I did a ride in the county...

This last weekend I did a ride in the county where roads are much better than in the city .. my Vittoria Corsa Pro Control 34s were excellent there as well, and also seemed to be just as fast, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,982
Posted By scottfsmith

Hey I thought I would add a report on my new 34mm...

Hey I thought I would add a report on my new 34mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Control tires on my 32mm wide rims (Light Bicycle WR50s). I got them over a week ago but borked my brakes when I was changing...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,982
Posted By scottfsmith

Same here, excellent tires! I have occasionally...

Same here, excellent tires! I have occasionally had difficulties getting them to seal tubeless, in particular I had to clean off the rims and tire edges of old sealant to get them to re-seat a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,982
Posted By scottfsmith

I have also been on 30s for the last 3-4 years...

I have also been on 30s for the last 3-4 years and have been quite happy with that really. The main motivation I had for thinking about bigger is in the winter the bike paths I ride on get a ton of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,097
Posted By scottfsmith

Yes get an endurance bike. Minimal speed loss,...

Yes get an endurance bike. Minimal speed loss, maximal comfort gain over a TdF bike. There are lots of amazing endurance bikes out there, Canyon is a great deal and I like the suspension on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,982
Posted By scottfsmith

21, 23, 25, 28, 32, ... 34mm road tires?!?

There was a recent interesting video by NorCal cycling where they tried 28/32/34mm tire widths on the same course with the same power and measured times:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 955
Posted By scottfsmith

The problem is it’s not 0% humidity, and all it...

The problem is it’s not 0% humidity, and all it takes is a little water for the salt to corrode. My garage right now is 100% humidity thanks to all the snow and then rain we have been having, my...
Forum: Commuting
01-28-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,798
Posted By scottfsmith

I just had to spend over a week avoiding all bike...

I just had to spend over a week avoiding all bike paths in Baltimore as none were plowed that I found. Usually the snow doesn’t stay around very long so it’s not a big deal. It finally all melted a...
01-28-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,092
Posted By scottfsmith

I had the opposite problem of hills for...

I had the opposite problem of hills for intervals.. I have been trying to be more consistent about staying in Z2 on longer rides but was in the habit of naturally turning hills (of which we have...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 955
Posted By scottfsmith

I had a lot of salt on my bike a few days ago and...

I had a lot of salt on my bike a few days ago and it needed a hose-down in a bad way. I tried but the hose outside was frozen solid. So I got my garden sprayer and filled it with hot water and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,881
Posted By scottfsmith

Like many I have been on this slow increase in...

Like many I have been on this slow increase in tire width and slow decrease in pressure. Currently I am running 30mm (31mm actual) GP5000 S TR tubeless at around 50-55psi for my 170lb me+bike...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By scottfsmith

I have my kit spread around my office in various...

I have my kit spread around my office in various spots to dry out. My office is generally pretty messy so it blends right in 😁
11-13-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,135
Posted By scottfsmith

This morning was my first below freezing ride...

This morning was my first below freezing ride this fall. It was sunny, the air was crisp, I was dressed just right, it was awesome!

Yes it can also be horrible at times but there are some really...
10-18-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 924
Posted By scottfsmith

In central NC I would just ride with your regular...

In central NC I would just ride with your regular road tires. My climate in Maryland is not too different and that's what I almost always do. I have a gravel wheel set and if it's wet and lots of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,980
Posted By scottfsmith

Late to the party here but wanted to give my two...

Late to the party here but wanted to give my two bits on the future shock. It is not needed much at all on good roads. It doesn’t do much on mildly bumpy roads with 32mm tires. For rougher roads...
09-25-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,055
Posted By scottfsmith

I have two R8000s in this period but I barely...

I have two R8000s in this period but I barely missed recalls on both -- they both start with S and it stops at R. Whew!
09-18-23, 11:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,922
Posted By scottfsmith

I also heard about those comments from Jonas...

I also heard about those comments from Jonas somewhere.. it further increases my opinion of him, a real class act. Primoz is more the classic GC rider: me-me-win-me.

Of course we all know that...
09-14-23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,922
Posted By scottfsmith

Why all the blame? You've got a domestique...

Why all the blame? You've got a domestique leading the race. Thats not part of anyones advance team plan so I don't think you can blame anyone on JV for what they did. I thought it was good for...
09-14-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 562
Posted By scottfsmith

I have a Wahoo TICKR, it is not very reliable but...

I have a Wahoo TICKR, it is not very reliable but they will replace if not working so you might want to contact their support desk. You need to regularly clean the leads with soap and water. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-23, 11:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,725
Posted By scottfsmith

Someone should make a jersey out of that stuff,...

Someone should make a jersey out of that stuff, you could probably get 10lbs of water into it by soaking before the ride. I've seen those cooling towel things, but I don't want to deal with keeping...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,725
Posted By scottfsmith

I learned this the hard way a couple days ago, I...

I learned this the hard way a couple days ago, I walked my dog in bare feet with most of the pavement in the shade, but just two minutes of walking on sunny pavement burned my feet, ouch. I should...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,725
Posted By scottfsmith

Maybe. Yes but I wonder if people are...

Maybe.



Yes but I wonder if people are thinking that drinking and sweating is just as good as drinking plus adding some extra water on top.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-23, 09:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,725
Posted By scottfsmith

Yes, it should be obvious, but some people...

Yes, it should be obvious, but some people posting above don't seem to think it is good to douse themselves with their extra water. Obviously running out of drinking water is the worst-case scenario...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-23, 09:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,725
Posted By scottfsmith

True, the study did not address the cooling...

True, the study did not address the cooling factor of sweat (no study seems to have). But look at a sweating rider and you will see it is not nearly as efficient: the visible sweat is spotty because...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,725
Posted By scottfsmith

But the science says it is 6x as effective to put...

But the science says it is 6x as effective to put the water directly on your skin. See the article in my original post above. Here is a graph from that article.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,725
Posted By scottfsmith

The through the helmet method is perhaps the...

The through the helmet method is perhaps the best, if you are careful you can get all the water on your body with zero waste. It is also doable while moving on the bike without too much difficulty.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,725
Posted By scottfsmith

It's also not hard to carry more water. I am...

It's also not hard to carry more water. I am carrying 3 liters on my longer rides, I thought it was 2 but forgot my water bottles are now 32oz ones.. that is about the biggest that will fit in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-23, 10:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,725
Posted By scottfsmith

Your water supply is limited by how much you want...

Your water supply is limited by how much you want to carry. I personally don’t find it hard to carry 2 liters and there are plenty of refill opportunities on most longer rides.


I’d personally...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,725
Posted By scottfsmith

I think it is unreasonable. It’s running a short...

I think it is unreasonable. It’s running a short distance not biking a long distance. But bikers are influenced by this stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,725
Posted By scottfsmith

Just do a search on it, e.g. see...

Just do a search on it, e.g. see https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/hydration/how-to-stay-cool-when-racing-in-hot-conditions/

Splashing water puts about 5x as much water on as...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,725
Posted By scottfsmith

Cooling off with water splashed on body

I have been commuting all summer, including on the hottest days. I have tried various strategies to stay cool in 90+F high humidity weather and have settled on splashing myself with water. If I...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 974
Posted By scottfsmith

Cyyyyyyyycle When all my dime dancin' is...

Cyyyyyyyycle
When all my dime dancin' is through
I climb on youuuuuuuu
07-11-23, 07:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,670
Posted By scottfsmith

The Diverge would definitely grip better in the...

The Diverge would definitely grip better in the rain. I try to remember to drop the tire pressure when it is raining, and that can help a fair amount. The worst problems I have had is when it had...
06-25-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,977
Posted By scottfsmith

Don't be too expectant on quick progress (in...

Don't be too expectant on quick progress (in Spanish, not in biking). I am a similar age and have recently been brushing up on my high school German.. progress is super duper slow, the vocabulary...
06-25-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,900
Posted By scottfsmith

Get a bike fit, even if you know a lot about bike...

Get a bike fit, even if you know a lot about bike fitting a good pro fitter will know a lot more.

Also consider the 3D printed saddles. They give a notch of improvement over other saddles. They...
06-23-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,275
Posted By scottfsmith

I run a forum which has better spam protection...

I run a forum which has better spam protection than this forum. It uses many clever tricks which of course I won't mention publicly. On top of that if spam gets missed by the automatic filters,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,109
Posted By scottfsmith

The problem with 23mm tires is they always feel...

The problem with 23mm tires is they always feel faster than larger tires, there is more pronounced bump feel at higher pressure and that is also what a road feels like when you are moving faster. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,109
Posted By scottfsmith

I put a link to a study earlier in the thread...

I put a link to a study earlier in the thread which clearly shows the overall speed advantage of wider tires in actual bike tests on average roads: less power is needed to go the same speed. The...
05-27-23, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,385
Posted By scottfsmith

I asked "Please give me some advice on the...

I asked "Please give me some advice on the optimal standing posture on a road bike" to ChatGPT and got back about half of this verbatim. Don't you have something better to do ZukeR?

Here is what I...
05-22-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,223
Posted By scottfsmith

It is built into my Wahoo unit, not much to...

It is built into my Wahoo unit, not much to explain. Texts show up and beep as long as the phone is connected by Bluetooth.
05-22-23, 10:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,223
Posted By scottfsmith

OK I'll play along.. 2) I forgot to attach...

OK I'll play along..

2) I forgot to attach my fender and there are wet patches from recent rain
3) My backup water bottle is in fact empty
4) I forgot my light and I won't be home until well...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 947
Posted By scottfsmith

I have the 1.5 and never had any bounce when...

I have the 1.5 and never had any bounce when standing. The only time the thing is a bit annoying is some undulating bumps occasionally synchronize with the spring and I get a bouncy ride for a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-23, 03:09 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,109
Posted By scottfsmith

Since people are still debating whether 32mm are...

Since people are still debating whether 32mm are worse than 28 as far as overall performance goes I found the study I was not remembering before. It is on this YouTube:
...
05-18-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,102
Posted By scottfsmith

FYI that lube is not considered a particularly...

FYI that lube is not considered a particularly good one any more by the lube experts. Go to

https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/lubetesting/

and look at the table. Smoove or Squirt are good...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-23, 05:09 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,109
Posted By scottfsmith

I saw a study which took into account all these...

I saw a study which took into account all these factors, I wish I remembered where. The takeaway was if you have the right rim width for your tires and are on normal roads 28mm was optimal. My guess...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-23, 07:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 947
Posted By scottfsmith

When I bought my Roubaix a few years ago (2020) I...

When I bought my Roubaix a few years ago (2020) I did a frame compare with the Diverge and there was not much difference. It really is between the Diverge and the Tarmac.

For me the Roubaix has...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,109
Posted By scottfsmith

32mm is a great tire width for an endurance bike....

32mm is a great tire width for an endurance bike. The speed penalty is minimal and the ride comfort and handling are much improved. I’m glad to hear they are putting 32mm on new endurance bikes. ...
05-16-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 792
Posted By scottfsmith

I looked into this awhile back and settled on 3M...

I looked into this awhile back and settled on 3M 8681HS helicopter tape which you can buy chunks of on eBay (people cut up big pieces and re-sell). This may be thicker than you need but I would say...
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