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Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

I've been using Ultegra chains with no issues so...

I've been using Ultegra chains with no issues so far, but I do 300kms (185mi) rewax intervals however.

There are more components (the rollers if I am not mistaken) treated with Sil-Tec on DA...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

Wax it at the right intervals and you should get...

Wax it at the right intervals and you should get anywhere between 6000mi to 9000mi from a single chain!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 05:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 367
Posted By eduskator

Is Trek going to try to make their awful writing...

Is Trek going to try to make their awful writing even bigger? That's the question I have.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,539
Posted By eduskator

It's OK. I'm used to get judged, but I never...

It's OK. I'm used to get judged, but I never stink though :thumb:.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,557
Posted By eduskator

It'll be bubblier than 25mm internal width for...

It'll be bubblier than 25mm internal width for sure. Probably won't look odd though.

If I had the choice, I would take 25mm internal width for gravel usage for sure.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,539
Posted By eduskator

4-5 rides per week depending on weather + I use...

4-5 rides per week depending on weather + I use older bibs for Zwifting.

I also use my bibs and jerseys 2-3x before washing them unless it's a long ride on a hot day. I don't normally wear the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,539
Posted By eduskator

3-4, may-be? At this price tag, it depends on the...

3-4, may-be? At this price tag, it depends on the annual income for sure.

For my part, I got 3 pairs of very good bibs and around 10 good jerseys.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,930
Posted By eduskator

Great. Not surprised to read this. They usually...

Great. Not surprised to read this. They usually don't bother and just send a new unit. Great customer service = more profit on the long run anyways.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,539
Posted By eduskator

I'm offended. Now, I feel harassed.

I'm offended. Now, I feel harassed.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,539
Posted By eduskator

Wait, you used the word offended? In 2024, that...

Wait, you used the word offended? In 2024, that means the entire world must stop doing whatever its doing :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,557
Posted By eduskator

My 28mm measure 29mm when inflated on 21mm...

My 28mm measure 29mm when inflated on 21mm internal width hooked rims.

Would say they would be true to size on ''standard'' internal width rims (19mm?) and would be another 1mm wider if they...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,930
Posted By eduskator

I had one going bad after 2 years. It happens....

I had one going bad after 2 years. It happens. They replaced it. Their customer and after sale service s A1.

HR straps don't have a long lifespan, regardless of the brand.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

Speaking of which, I rewaxed mine this weekend...

Speaking of which, I rewaxed mine this weekend and went for a ride yesterday. I had forgotten how quiet it was for the 1st 100kms. :love:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 2,539
Posted By eduskator

You should write to TREK. They have the ugliest...

You should write to TREK. They have the ugliest and biggest writings I've ever seen on a bike!

FYI, people can say what they want, but more expensive clothes = better.

My PNS bibs remain comfy...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 581
Posted By eduskator

Bought the Supacaz Fly Cage Carbon to match my...

Bought the Supacaz Fly Cage Carbon to match my SL8 and I love them. They hold firmly my bottles and they don't scratch them.

Didn't like the look of the S-WORKS at all.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,808
Posted By eduskator

The general lifespan of a performance top tier...

The general lifespan of a performance top tier race tire is 5000kms if I'm not mistaken. I'm lucky if I get 3000km out of my rear Schwalbe Pro Ones.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,808
Posted By eduskator

You put 13 000kms on a set of premium race tires?...

You put 13 000kms on a set of premium race tires? Get outta here!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,469
Posted By eduskator

I completely agree with you. It would be...

I completely agree with you. It would be paradoxical to market a product as an ''ultimate race bike'' while excluding race usage from its warranty, but with capitalism, I learned that anything was...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,469
Posted By eduskator

Limited Warranty (trekbikes.com)...

Limited Warranty (trekbikes.com) (https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/warranty_policy/)

Bikes used for commercial activities, including those in rental, demo, or security fleets.

Is racing a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,469
Posted By eduskator

Use of bicycles for competition is normally...

Use of bicycles for competition is normally included in the warranty exclusion list.

Can't say why, but I can say that it's excluded for a lot if not all of them.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,469
Posted By eduskator

Unrelated to the topic, but I'm always surprised...

Unrelated to the topic, but I'm always surprised to see how some sellers (LBS or owners) are trying to use that ''lifetime warranty'' as a lever when they sell products. I see that with Giant...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 357
Posted By eduskator

Get a bike fit. Regardless of how far the...

Get a bike fit. Regardless of how far the competent one is.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 679
Posted By eduskator

Yeah, this kind of crossed my mind. It's not...

Yeah, this kind of crossed my mind.

It's not an echography, dude. Moisten the electrodes a little before using it, and clean the sensor and strap often, you should be fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,397
Posted By eduskator

I'd only ride and use climbing wheels if I was...

I'd only ride and use climbing wheels if I was climbing literally 100% of a ride. A race where you need to get to the top of a mountain as fast as possible, for instance. As soon as you need to go...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 1,106
Views: 18,989
Posted By eduskator

At least we know he's not a robot (or that's what...

At least we know he's not a robot (or that's what they say...).

Joking aside, I wish him a speedy recovery. Crashes are never something we want to see in cycling.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,889
Posted By eduskator

I don't think they will. In fact, I think they're...

I don't think they will. In fact, I think they're more prone to puncture than good ol' butyl tubes.

Tubeless is the best solution I personally found so far. I've had no flats (well, there were...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 06:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 520
Posted By eduskator

The heaviest part of the pedal (the back where...

The heaviest part of the pedal (the back where the clamping mecanism is) should always be pointed towards the ground because of gravity. It helps sliding your cleat forward in the pedal and then...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 05:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 695
Posted By eduskator

It fills the shelves in the garage.

It fills the shelves in the garage.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 639
Posted By eduskator

Curious to know why you can't test ride the bike?...

Curious to know why you can't test ride the bike? Is it because you're going to get it shipped to your place?

First time buying a bike or you bought road bikes in the past?

Did you consult the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 49,782
Posted By eduskator

You call this ''slightly'' inward? :D

You call this ''slightly'' inward? :D
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 49,782
Posted By eduskator

Inward is definitively more ergonomic, up to a...

Inward is definitively more ergonomic, up to a certain point. Now, it was banned (or more like controlled) by the UCI because people were abusing of how tilted inward the levers were to gain a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

Indeed it is. The food grade one is purer, though.

Indeed it is. The food grade one is purer, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

Very good analysis. For the records, I'm not...

Very good analysis.

For the records, I'm not trying to discredit anyone, however, but I firmly believe that home made wax blend is - as better or better - than the big brand chain wax companies....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 695
Posted By eduskator

Time to try out a new brand! :innocent: Tire...

Time to try out a new brand! :innocent:

Tire prices are like the TSLA stock, they always go up and down. I buy a few of them whenever they get on sale to avoid needing to pay big bucks when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 05:01 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

But it's not. Do I use candle wax? No. I buy...

But it's not. Do I use candle wax? No. I buy blocks of food grade paraffin wax and I add PTFE at a 10:1 ratio. Would I use candle wax if I couldn't afford to spend a few more bucks on paraffin wax?...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

I do feel it's necessary because I trust Oz...

I do feel it's necessary because I trust Oz Cycle, but I don't believe I'm going to get 5000 more kms out of a single chain because of this. Honestly, I would be OK with just dipping it in fuel...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

Do you need a hug or something? I can give you...

Do you need a hug or something? I can give you one :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

Thank you for stealing my words! Food grade...

Thank you for stealing my words!

Food grade paraffin wax = 5$ (or 1$ candles if you're cheaper)
Bag of Silca super-duper-secret-blend wax pellets = 40$

Will invest my 35-39$ in local coffee...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

The question is, which one is more effective? ...

The question is, which one is more effective?

To me, all products sold by bike companies is bullcrap. Their ''secret blend'' wax being one of them. It's the industry's reaction to the gen pop...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,658
Posted By eduskator

E-bikes should be more popular, or people should...

E-bikes should be more popular, or people should be less lazy / more in shape?

The question is legit.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 533,280
Posted By eduskator

Not my bike (I rented the Colnago V3R), but still...

Not my bike (I rented the Colnago V3R), but still a great picture and trip. I recommend Mallorca to anyone that's looking for serious hill climbing. Our typical daily ride was 160km (100mi) with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

Some folks - like the DYIer Oz Cycle I'm...

Some folks - like the DYIer Oz Cycle I'm following on YouTube, suggest the following to sterilize / strip-off the chain completely from any lube or grease before its initial wax bath. It may be...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 04:51 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

:innocent: Or may-be they wait for any...

:innocent:

Or may-be they wait for any opportunity to see a man working out in lycra?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

Mine will start making noise after like 100kms...

Mine will start making noise after like 100kms but between 100-300kms it will sound the same. After 300km, it gets a lot noisier. I agree with you; an increased noise doesn't mean that it's less...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

300-350km (185-215mi) should be the target...

300-350km (185-215mi) should be the target interval if using it dry a environment. Wet, it's lower than that for sure.

I used to do 350kms, now I do 300kms. I like quietness!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 957
Posted By eduskator

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,948
Posted By eduskator

I hear you... Had to dismantle my bike almost...

I hear you... Had to dismantle my bike almost completely to stop the creaking. It was driving me crazy, ride after ride. Funny thing is that I never actually found out where it came from. And I will...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1,349
Views: 66,069
Posted By eduskator

A clean bike is a fast bike. That includes the...

A clean bike is a fast bike. That includes the drivetrain. It should look as new all the time. Waxing helps a lot with that.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,431
Posted By eduskator

IMO, it's worth it if you feel better on the...

IMO, it's worth it if you feel better on the bike. It doesn't mean that you're actually better, but that is not important.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,948
Posted By eduskator

It's a matter of time! People are just waiting...

It's a matter of time! People are just waiting for an incident to start the debates.
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