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Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,337
Posted By tempocyclist

[/color][/url] Usually the 5900 models have...

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Usually the 5900 models have a "OCLV Carbon 110" sticker towards the top of the seatstays (the 5200/5500 were Carbon 120). That one just looks to say "OCLV Carbon" so it's hard to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-09-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 131
Posted By tempocyclist

I don't think there was any calibration options...

I don't think there was any calibration options on those hubs. From what I recall you could send them back to the factory for recalibration.

I've got one in the garage somewhere, it was ANT+ only....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,337
Posted By tempocyclist

I was always on the lookout for a good condition...

I was always on the lookout for a good condition US POSTAL 5900 model, pretty rare these days! It's the slightly lighter carbon layup frame and fork that Lance used over the standard 5200/5500 OCLV...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,337
Posted By tempocyclist

Sometimes I'll even go full pro kit w**ker... 😁 ...

Sometimes I'll even go full pro kit w**ker... 😁

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/820x705/trek_5200_small_riding_5c79781ff0337a95b37697d3f6ce429a9f138a65.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,337
Posted By tempocyclist

Thanks. Yes I admit I may have gone a little...

Thanks. Yes I admit I may have gone a little overboard when rebuilding it! 😅 I actually wanted to go full 11-speed Dura Ace, but I couldn't find all the parts in stock anywhere at the time...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,337
Posted By tempocyclist

Yep! Still wheel mine out for a good hammer most...

Yep! Still wheel mine out for a good hammer most weeks. It's not as "sharp" as a modern bike, but it still does a damn good job and hardly holds me back.

It's a 2002 model, with a slew of upgrades...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,402
Posted By tempocyclist

^ This again, or the OFFBONDAGE brand also on...

^ This again, or the OFFBONDAGE brand also on AliExpress as they have an aluminium valve stem if you prefer (and they're purple).
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,121
Posted By tempocyclist

I'd be inclined to agree with you. In my...

I'd be inclined to agree with you. In my experience with using both tyres for similar riding, the P-Zero Race TLR tyres do tend to cut up more than the Conti GP5000S TR tyres.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 04:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,121
Posted By tempocyclist

Good stuff. I've found that the P-Zero Road/Race...

Good stuff. I've found that the P-Zero Road/Race range are 99% as good as the Conti GP5000 range. Anecdotally I seem to get ever so slightly less mileage out of them than the Contis, but the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,533
Posted By tempocyclist

Okay so I get annoyed if I miss a training...

Okay so I get annoyed if I miss a training session or two due to other life commitments, or I am ill for a week. The posts in this thread have really put that into perspective for me!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By tempocyclist

I ordered something from BikeInn recently for the...

I ordered something from BikeInn recently for the first time. Prices were all in my local currency and I didn't even realise it would be shipped from overseas.

Order arrived today, took slightly...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 668
Posted By tempocyclist

I've never seen anything besides a bolt-on top...

I've never seen anything besides a bolt-on top tube bag being used, but I guess you could mount a rear racing bottle cage if you really wanted.

I have an XLab Pocket 200 on my Checkpoint. It's...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-13-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 372
Posted By tempocyclist

How do you find out about teams and/or join a...

How do you find out about teams and/or join a team?

I've been dabbling a little bit with indieVelo for a while now, mostly pace bots and sometimes my TrainingPeaks workouts.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-11-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,090
Posted By tempocyclist

I've noticed pretty much every gravel race (or...

I've noticed pretty much every gravel race (or event/ride) around here has been won on road pedals also - BUT - there is pretty much no walking or dismounting for these top guys and gals (Unbound...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,265
Posted By tempocyclist

I also find the top hood buttons a little tricky....

I also find the top hood buttons a little tricky. Maybe it's my hand size? I have them set up to change up/down the cassette, but like you I rarely use them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 812
Posted By tempocyclist

I was told I was 1cm too small... 😟🫣

I was told I was 1cm too small... 😟🫣
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 516
Posted By tempocyclist

Trek just dropped their TREKFEST annual sale...

Trek just dropped their TREKFEST annual sale (here anyway) so there will likely be some good discounts! Both are great bikes, but I'm partial to the Emonda out of those two.

PS: Madone! 😁
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-06-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 448
Posted By tempocyclist

I often hear small rocks (I assume) being flicked...

I often hear small rocks (I assume) being flicked up and hitting the underside of the downtube and bottom bracket area. My Checkpoint has a piece of screw-on plastic "armour" in that area to protect...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,340
Posted By tempocyclist

The question must be asked... How many watts will...

The question must be asked... How many watts will it save me? 😁
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 944
Posted By tempocyclist

Dave Arthur just dropped his YouTube video on the...

Dave Arthur just dropped his YouTube video on the new TCR. I haven't watched it as I'm not all that interested, but here it is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlfRYdEPH-U

There's probably a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 1,343
Views: 65,332
Posted By tempocyclist

Luckily there's an Australian supplier, but yes...

Luckily there's an Australian supplier, but yes they can be a little tricky to find! Potentially you might need to go international if there's nothing in your locality, shipping shouldn't be too bad...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1,343
Views: 65,332
Posted By tempocyclist

^ That. Not the cheapest option, but very handy! ...

^ That. Not the cheapest option, but very handy!

I use the Wippermann Connex quick links on all my bikes. Reusable, plus no need for a quick link removal tool as it's easy to do by hand.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,881
Posted By tempocyclist

I use a compressor to seat all my tubeless tyres....

I use a compressor to seat all my tubeless tyres. Is it necessary? Not on all combinations, but it makes life easy.

My compressor cost about the same as a good-quality track pump with tubeless...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1,343
Views: 65,332
Posted By tempocyclist

Yeah sometimes it's simply not worth the...

Yeah sometimes it's simply not worth the additional effort and expense (in turps / meth) to clean a very greasy old chain! I've done it once or twice on chains that weren't too bad and it still took...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,966
Posted By tempocyclist

Is it dumb? Maybe. Should that worry you? No. ...

Is it dumb? Maybe. Should that worry you? No.

You want a bike in your garage that makes you go "phwooaar I wanna ride that today!" every time you look at it. If the other colour doesn't do that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 580
Posted By tempocyclist

A few I listen to (or watch) quite a lot of the...

A few I listen to (or watch) quite a lot of the time are:

Roadman Cycling Podcast

The NERO Show Weekly Whinge Cycling Podcast

The WILD Ones (Cade Media)

The GET FAST Cycling Podcast...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,725
Posted By tempocyclist

The market is probably pretty small, but I'd bet...

The market is probably pretty small, but I'd bet a 50th anniversary 12-speed Dura Ace RIM BRAKE MECHNAICAL groupset would sell well enough.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 369
Posted By tempocyclist

I just eyeball the position and adjust in small...

I just eyeball the position and adjust in small increments until it looks about right.



^ But that is a far better solution. 😁😁😁
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,677
Posted By tempocyclist

^ I had a similar experience. The one and...

^ I had a similar experience.

The one and only time I've used pickle juice was deep into a gravel race. I'd already had a small cramp and was coming up to a nasty climb. I downed a bottle of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1,343
Views: 65,332
Posted By tempocyclist

That's what I do. I switch chains after around...

That's what I do. I switch chains after around 300km, which is likely quite conservative. I then rewax 3-4 chains at a time.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1,343
Views: 65,332
Posted By tempocyclist

Grab a coffee and watch the video below. Start...

Grab a coffee and watch the video below. Start from around 5 minutes 45 seconds.

https://youtu.be/diMxFwB6GBQ?si=fg2OOxwtYdtqKdBo&t=345

Ignore the chain stand part for now, I just hang mine off...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1,343
Views: 65,332
Posted By tempocyclist

This site -...

This site - https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/wax-instructions/ - has a bunch of resources, ranging from simple instructions right through to deep dives.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 855
Posted By tempocyclist

Leg Waxing is Sublime. But it concerns me...

Leg Waxing is Sublime.

But it concerns me that it is less prevalent amongst mountain bikers.

😁
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 711
Posted By tempocyclist

Potentially yes, but for the sake of simply...

Potentially yes, but for the sake of simply running 5psi less I wouldn't risk it.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-12-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,120
Posted By tempocyclist

None of the platforms I know of offer pay per...

None of the platforms I know of offer pay per distance models. It would be tricky to implement with the usual crop of payment gateways that are used, same as pay-per-ride.

With FulGaz...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 13,192
Posted By tempocyclist

Nah, it's when you break out the drill... 😁

Nah, it's when you break out the drill... 😁
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-07-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,359
Posted By tempocyclist

And as predicted, the Zwift Hub has been...

And as predicted, the Zwift Hub has been discontinued.

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/resigns-series-discontinued.html

DM me for next week's lottery numbers... 🤪
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,919
Posted By tempocyclist

I guess we'll never really know, and top 30 is...

I guess we'll never really know, and top 30 is still a boss of a rider.

Pre any TdF victories he still dominated. He was the National Sprint Triathlon champion twice as a teenager, and was the USA...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-06-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,359
Posted By tempocyclist

I'd say they probably are going negative on the...

I'd say they probably are going negative on the trainers. I wouldn't be surprised to see them get out of the trainer business completely, and open up the Hub/Click single-gear Bluetooth protocol for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,745
Posted By tempocyclist

^ I use ZWO Factory also. It's super user...

^ I use ZWO Factory also. It's super user friendly and it's FREE! That means I have more money left over to throw out the door... 😂





Probably a few. I had another glance at my list and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 1,343
Views: 65,332
Posted By tempocyclist

That's brilliant. The wax would last a lot longer...

That's brilliant. The wax would last a lot longer on kid's bikes too I assume as they likely don't ride as far or hard.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,745
Posted By tempocyclist

Just for kicks, I had a glance down the list of...

Just for kicks, I had a glance down the list of people I follow on Strava and did a count, 65% of them are subscribers.

Whether that means they get value out of the subscription, or road cyclists...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
01-09-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By tempocyclist

That's a classic for sure! Good find.

That's a classic for sure! Good find.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,745
Posted By tempocyclist

I like the clubs and many of the rides around...

I like the clubs and many of the rides around here are posted on Strava clubs, plus posts about local events, road dangers, etc. All of that is in the free version.

I pay, but I'm not exactly sure...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,976
Views: 432,444
Posted By tempocyclist

Some cracking summer weather down here in the...

Some cracking summer weather down here in the South! Early morning gravel rides... 😎
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,792
Posted By tempocyclist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBLDDlRcKec

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBLDDlRcKec
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,792
Posted By tempocyclist

Those limited edition custom painted Palace...

Those limited edition custom painted Palace collaboration framesets went for more than double that on their own, so... 🤷‍♂️
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-24, 12:58 AM
Replies: 1,343
Views: 65,332
Posted By tempocyclist

I've not had any luck finding in-stock reusable...

I've not had any luck finding in-stock reusable 12 speed quick links here. It's why my 12-speed bike is the only one without a hot waxed chain still... 😞
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-30-23, 12:09 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,907
Posted By tempocyclist

I'm getting around 15-20 FPS with indieVelo on my...

I'm getting around 15-20 FPS with indieVelo on my machine. Using a "gaming" laptop, but it is getting long in the tooth now plus my internet speeds are not the best.

Waiting to test the Android...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,280
Posted By tempocyclist

I had 10-speed Ultegra Di2 for almost ten years...

I had 10-speed Ultegra Di2 for almost ten years and never updated the firmware. It worked, so I left it well alone! 😂 I have kept my newer 11-speed Di2 firmware up-to-date though, for no particular...
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