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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,593
Posted By PeteHski

This is my idea of a short Z2 ride. I usually...

This is my idea of a short Z2 ride. I usually add a little tempo effort to make it more productive on a relatively short ride like this. This one also included a sprint finish.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 04:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 162
Posted By PeteHski

So why care about how it looks? But anyway,...

So why care about how it looks?

But anyway, I would try to find something that can take at least modern 28c road tyres. Otherwise you will be compromising your future premium tyre choices. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 04:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 728
Posted By PeteHski

I eventually got to the point where I just...

I eventually got to the point where I just stopped using a saddle bag. I figured that I could simply stuff the contents of my Mattone in my jersey pockets and not have any of the hassle. The main...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-19-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 660
Posted By PeteHski

From a TSS point of view it is all just fatigue,...

From a TSS point of view it is all just fatigue, however you slice it. But I don't believe all units of TSS are equal. I know from my own experience that if I rack up 100 TSS in Z2 I need pretty...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-19-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 660
Posted By PeteHski

I agree, but it’s relatively easy to rack up...

I agree, but it’s relatively easy to rack up large amounts of TSS in Z3 if your volume is high. If your volume is relatively low then It doesn’t really matter. I note that pros do most of their...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-18-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 660
Posted By PeteHski

I think this makes sense in the lead up to a...

I think this makes sense in the lead up to a target event. But it is unlikely to be the most efficient or effective method of training all of the time.

For example If your target event included...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 754
Posted By PeteHski

So why not just get the wireless $50 Cateye...

So why not just get the wireless $50 Cateye Strada?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 754
Posted By PeteHski

It sounds like you just had a poor Wifi signal...

It sounds like you just had a poor Wifi signal around your house as 3x Zoom calls is pretty trivial.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 728
Posted By PeteHski

I actually quite like the BOA on my Mattone. I...

I actually quite like the BOA on my Mattone. I prefer it to velcro or buckled straps for this application. But the actual bag itself is not that great as per my previous post.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 429
Posted By PeteHski

Most aero focused bikes will have dropped...

Most aero focused bikes will have dropped seatstays. As for ride comfort I don’t think it is important. I have 2 endurance road bikes and 1 has dropped stays (Giant Defy) and the other has full...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-16-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 660
Posted By PeteHski

For me the fatigue really kicks in when I ride...

For me the fatigue really kicks in when I ride close to FTP or higher for a significant length of time eg a 1 hour Zwift race or a full gas mountain climb. Then I need much more recovery than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 728
Posted By PeteHski

I have a Silca Mattone, but I’m not that...

I have a Silca Mattone, but I’m not that impressed with its lack of water resistance or the zip, which is very sticky when it gets wet and gritty. The BOA works well though and I like the compact...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,670
Posted By PeteHski

About half a dozen. I ride at least 5 times a...

About half a dozen. I ride at least 5 times a week and wash them all together when I run out. The quality stuff lasts for years in this rotation, with little sign of wear and tear. Right now I could...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,239
Posted By PeteHski

So you must drive at no more than 5 mph then?

So you must drive at no more than 5 mph then?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,670
Posted By PeteHski

It's obviously a style that you hate, but I...

It's obviously a style that you hate, but I wouldn't call it tasteless.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-16-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 660
Posted By PeteHski

That's actually a pretty high volume that could...

That's actually a pretty high volume that could potentially dial up a lot of unhelpful fatigue without discipline. I've just been re-reading "The Midlife Cyclist" by Phil Cavell and he strongly...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,616
Posted By PeteHski

Most of them are now true to their nominal size...

Most of them are now true to their nominal size on 19 mm internal rims. There was a time not that long ago where some brands were quoting width on narrower rims, which made them much wider on modern...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,670
Posted By PeteHski

Same here and I find them good value in the...

Same here and I find them good value in the sales.

Another brand worth looking at is 7-mesh. I have one of their "cheaper" jerseys and their regular bib shorts and both are Assos level quality....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 438
Posted By PeteHski

Nothing in it there. It will feel the same in...

Nothing in it there. It will feel the same in terms of geometry.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-16-24, 04:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,040
Posted By PeteHski

You should take note of his tyre choice for this...

You should take note of his tyre choice for this race. 32c Vittoria Corsa Pro tubeless at 52 psi. If only he had your experience he could have been so much quicker on high pressure tubulars.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,190
Posted By PeteHski

This misconception came from mountain biking...

This misconception came from mountain biking where minimum pressure with tubes was dictated by pinch flats. Running tubeless allowed riders to run lower pressures on the same width of tyre without...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-15-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 660
Posted By PeteHski

It’s probably more of an overtraining risk if you...

It’s probably more of an overtraining risk if you are doing high volume training. If you feel fine then I wouldn’t worry about it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,132
Posted By PeteHski

Nah, you just bought a bicycle from a reputable...

Nah, you just bought a bicycle from a reputable brand and shop. Anyone being critical of that is quite likely to be a hypocrite unless they live in a cave and forage for their food.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,670
Posted By PeteHski

The OP fancies himself as a style guru.

The OP fancies himself as a style guru.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 816
Posted By PeteHski

More is not really better for either speed or...

More is not really better for either speed or grip. For example if you go 10 psi above the optimum pressure for rolling resistance, you lose a lot more speed than if you go 10 psi below the optimum....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,132
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I don’t believe that a Trek shop would...

Yeah I don’t believe that a Trek shop would refuse to service other brands. It would be dumb not to get as many customers as possible into the shop.

But then again I remember some shops here...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,092
Posted By PeteHski

So we have more choices now than at any time in...

So we have more choices now than at any time in the past. If you want old gear it's out there, but it is not practical for the big manufacturers to keep producing it all forever. The bike industry...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 03:03 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,092
Posted By PeteHski

I don't recall having choices in the past. There...

I don't recall having choices in the past. There was a time when everything had DT friction shifters and rim brakes. There was no choice. Things move on and you can't expect backward compatibility...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 816
Posted By PeteHski

Modern pressure calculators like SRAM and Silca...

Modern pressure calculators like SRAM and Silca also advise running approx 5 psi less front pressure.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,132
Posted By PeteHski

fify

fify
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,190
Posted By PeteHski

I had a very similar experience to this. ...

I had a very similar experience to this. Tubeless was basically the end of roadside flats for me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,037
Posted By PeteHski

Wow, that’s Hurricane strength gusts right there!...

Wow, that’s Hurricane strength gusts right there! So riding in conditions like this then?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kwZILs34kNo
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,501
Posted By PeteHski

Are you sure you have that split the right way...

Are you sure you have that split the right way round? IME it is US engineers who usually refer to “dampening” and certainly UK engineers (like myself) refer to “damping”. Both are technically...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 453
Posted By PeteHski

I first bought the Bluetooth version but there...

I first bought the Bluetooth version but there was a problem with the chuck that made it always lose pressure on release. Other users reported the same issue, which was due to the pressure sensor. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,921
Posted By PeteHski

That has nothing whatsoever to do with the...

That has nothing whatsoever to do with the strength of the bike or drivetrain. Or even cadence for that matter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 453
Posted By PeteHski

The Tattico is literally a solid choice here. Not...

The Tattico is literally a solid choice here. Not the lightest or most compact of mini-pumps (I carry mine on the bottle mount), but it is effective and durable. I have a few other cheap pumps that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,075
Posted By PeteHski

There are already several steps available between...

There are already several steps available between ebike and electric SUV.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,132
Posted By PeteHski

Are there really no other shops in this analogy? ...

Are there really no other shops in this analogy? It would be very odd to imagine a singular shop selling stuff that few people are interested in buying, with no competition. If Trek really is your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 1,921
Posted By PeteHski

I don’t see any beefier bike designs for low...

I don’t see any beefier bike designs for low cadence riders or vice versa.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-12-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 754
Posted By PeteHski

Why not just go wireless then?

Why not just go wireless then?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,132
Posted By PeteHski

If Trek is only serving 2% of your local riders...

If Trek is only serving 2% of your local riders then there must be another store nearby. If not then it’s not really Trek’s fault.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,075
Posted By PeteHski

The mainstream brands have also been selling...

The mainstream brands have also been selling e-bikes for years.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,132
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I agree the doping was almost mandatory in...

Yeah I agree the doping was almost mandatory in that era and that wasn’t LA’s fault. But his arrogance and conceit was on another level. I guess that was what eventually led to his downfall too. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,292
Posted By PeteHski

It’s all about demand. There are still loads of...

It’s all about demand. There are still loads of new manual cars available in Europe.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 8,078
Posted By PeteHski

I had to Google this because I’d never heard of...

I had to Google this because I’d never heard of it before. Actually looks fun. Sort of like “large font” table tennis 😂
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,075
Posted By PeteHski

I would have thought this has been true for the...

I would have thought this has been true for the best part of a decade. Have you only just noticed?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,132
Posted By PeteHski

I like Bontrager wheels, but I just can’t imagine...

I like Bontrager wheels, but I just can’t imagine them fitted to anything other than a Trek. It shouldn’t matter but it kind of does to me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 6,292
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I was looking at the Ford website and was...

Yeah I was looking at the Ford website and was disappointed that they have deleted the Model T. They just don’t have any choice these days.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 5,132
Posted By PeteHski

Bike brands tend to conjure up an image and for...

Bike brands tend to conjure up an image and for me the Trek image is brash and arrogant. Lance fitted in very well there 😂

Having said that I would still buy a Trek bike, but they have never been...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 526
Posted By PeteHski

I think they are interesting, quirky looking...

I think they are interesting, quirky looking bikes. I think it will look much better on some aero carbon wheels. Those shallow alloy rims look out of place.

What cassette does it have with the...
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