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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,171
Posted By razorjack

I wasn't thinking about braking, but just...

I wasn't thinking about braking, but just riding/descending, taking fast turns, where forces have different directions (more like trying to twist the frame or rotate the wheels along bike's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 01:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,171
Posted By razorjack

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/990x1067/pxl_20240423_070707655_mp_2_f876bd669b9ba40309be3d999694618d8d7006ab.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,171
Posted By razorjack

exactly the same as on MTB wheels (that's why you...

exactly the same as on MTB wheels (that's why you have TorqueCaps in RockShox forks), higher clamping force increases torsional stiffness (generally - just any/all stiffness, I'm not a physicist and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,171
Posted By razorjack

well.... i'm not sure about that, for some reason...

well.... i'm not sure about that, for some reason we have internal cam QRs - much stronger
and light ones with external cam 40-60g ...
And I believe that clamping force may affect how frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,171
Posted By razorjack

Somehow wheel manufacturers, even with most...

Somehow wheel manufacturers, even with most expensive wheels and lightest wheels (roval, shimano etc.), provide quite standard skewers weighting >100g
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,171
Posted By razorjack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du742eTDgUE ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du742eTDgUE
Quite big differences, ~4700N vs 2700N...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,171
Posted By razorjack

ah, didn't add, S-Works Tarmac SL6 frame, rim...

ah, didn't add, S-Works Tarmac SL6 frame, rim brakes, so quite 'standard' open dropouts, full carbon at the front, at the back NDS dropout is carbon, DS has outer side metal (hanger).
but also I saw...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,347
Posted By razorjack

It's a normal road cassette, the same as Ultegra...

It's a normal road cassette, the same as Ultegra 11-32, and on 12s 11-34 ....
105/Ultegra rear mech with medium cage works well with 11-32 cassette as well, just avoid maximum cross chain (Di2 will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 02:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,171
Posted By razorjack

Road quick release / QR / skewers, light vs 'normal'

Hey,
I've just found a crack on my QR from Roval wheels (probably I was using too much force), and I need ones (or at least one ;) ), S-Works Tarmac SL6 frame.
Can you feel difference between...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 9,405
Posted By razorjack

Didn't see him last year... :( however, after few...

Didn't see him last year... :( however, after few years break from racing (even enduro) - family, covid etc. I doubt he can "successfully return"
there is a new breed of young crazy riders already...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-16-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,493
Posted By razorjack

Do you have strange taste in your mounth after...

Do you have strange taste in your mounth after some time ?
(I use 2:1 mix + pinch of salt and lemon juice for taste - around 300g of carbs in 750ml bottle - for first 3h of a ride).a
After some...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,559
Posted By razorjack

sorry, you are right, wrong wording, I was...

sorry, you are right, wrong wording, I was referring more to tasteless massive text on clothing
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,559
Posted By razorjack

I bought summer jersey from q365 for 200eur,...

I bought summer jersey from q365 for 200eur, which was most expensive purchase, and it really worked in a heat. however jersey 'survived' one season (3-4 months), next summer it was already...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 01:01 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,559
Posted By razorjack

I know, I was thinking that maybe there is...

I know, I was thinking that maybe there is another meaning for Pas in Danish :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,559
Posted By razorjack

I don't compare them to cheap stuff, but to...

I don't compare them to cheap stuff, but to something for ~60% of their price.
I looked at PNS or MAAP bib shorts (~250eur) - I know Assos has even more expensive :)
and I'm not sure if they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,559
Posted By razorjack

hm.... but the brand is Danish

hm.... but the brand is Danish
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,559
Posted By razorjack

https://assets.pasnormalstudios.com/1142/conversio...

https://assets.pasnormalstudios.com/1142/conversions/20210305-PNS_SS21_905-pdp-page.jpg?v=1668717098
https://www.condorcycles.com/cdn/shop/products/0000033075_1200x.jpg?v=1710502220
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,559
Posted By razorjack

WTF is happening to roadie outfits/brands? more flashy more expensive?

I see so many ppl riding in Pas Normal Studios jerseys and bib shorts, however they look completely tasteless.... just big white letters (they could use comic sans font as well....) on the back, no...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,912
Posted By razorjack

Yep, whatever is available/clean and matches...

Yep, whatever is available/clean and matches colours somehow :) so quite often black Fox shorts (they are longer than most) and black Loose Riders jersey or black/grey camo Specialized jersey is my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,016
Posted By razorjack

Hello, What's the recommended spoke tension...

Hello,

What's the recommended spoke tension for rear wheel? Hope hub 148x12 (disc), DT EX 511 rim 29" 32h. (max tension 122 kgF)
Around 100-110kgF on 'steeper' side? DS at a back and NDS/disc...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 9,405
Posted By razorjack

They use padding, you can see them wearing it on...

They use padding, you can see them wearing it on videos where they prepare (and are without jerseys).
not plasticky ones anymore, a bit thinner, with elastic D3O material (and similars), sometimes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 04:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,429
Posted By razorjack

Any updates? Any recommendations ? I've just...

Any updates? Any recommendations ?
I've just put shimano pads and stopping power is quite good, maybe just a bit lower than SwissStop Black Prince.
My last Black Prince at the front survived 3000km...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,545
Posted By razorjack

conversions to 1x9 or 1x10 were popular ~10 years...

conversions to 1x9 or 1x10 were popular ~10 years ago, Now You almost can't buy 2x drivetrain, can You? Probably Tourney, Altus and Acera still have it ....
(of course I use 2x11s on my road bike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 9,405
Posted By razorjack

If you look at roadies, yes, most of them don't...

If you look at roadies, yes, most of them don't have too many bike skills :)

but if you want to be successful mountain biker (XC, Enduro, DH) you need more and more skills.
Also, look at a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,393
Posted By razorjack

https://bike.bikegremlin.com/wp-content/uploads/20...

https://bike.bikegremlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tubeless-ready-rim-cross-section.png
https://i.stack.imgur.com/oy25D.jpg
sealing humps (not only flat area)
and sometimes a bit deeper inner...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 9,854
Posted By razorjack

Hey ! I tried my wheels to run tubeless and in...

Hey !
I tried my wheels to run tubeless and in fact it worked (Roval CLX32 rim brake - 2018-19 I think, I can't find manual for them, but I think they are not tubeless).
But, what was most...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,306
Posted By razorjack

I ride above 10*C now, I saw only complains (in...

I ride above 10*C now, I saw only complains (in that review) about grip in wet, but i'll ride in dry conditions mainly.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,306
Posted By razorjack

how is the grip with Pirelli P Zero Road 28mm...

how is the grip with Pirelli P Zero Road 28mm tires?
road.cc rewieved them in 2021 and grip (at least in wet) was bad.

I'm looking for training tires, but I still like to go fast on descents....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-24, 02:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,850
Posted By razorjack

I was thinking about bearings in bike suspension,...

I was thinking about bearings in bike suspension, sometimes they fail even after only 6 months (but mostly from water - cleaning)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,850
Posted By razorjack

interesingly, after removal those bearings didn't...

interesingly, after removal those bearings didn't have gritty effect, they were smooth,
New mounted without a hassle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,850
Posted By razorjack

I know that, it was just an answer to your...

I know that, it was just an answer to your statement :) "I don't believe it's possible to wear out any of these on a bike...."
yep, I ride my bikes only outside, I don't use home rollers.


still...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,850
Posted By razorjack

somehow... all bearings on bikes fail, in...

somehow... all bearings on bikes fail, in suspension sometimes even just after few months (if you live in wet place), and seals (LLU - full contant) are not able to stop all the moisture.
However,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,850
Posted By razorjack

good hub bearings

My front (Roval CLX32) bearings are a bit gritty and you can feel they rotate quite slow (in hand).
I want to change them, and... question, to what?
(ceramic bearings for 50-100eur/pcs are out of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-23, 01:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,429
Posted By razorjack

I guess it's difficult to measure track wear...

I guess it's difficult to measure track wear after only 1500km.
On my previous wheels, after 15000km track wear is minimal.

however it's difficult for me to compare stopping power now, different...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,429
Posted By razorjack

I've just finished my first pair of SwissStop...

I've just finished my first pair of SwissStop Black Prince - ~1500km !! wow! amazing !
not impressed (all in dry), and most expensive pads... (40 eur??)
I used it with Roval Rapide CLX wheels.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-23, 12:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,307
Posted By razorjack

shorter crankarms are .... shorter.... 165mm...

shorter crankarms are .... shorter....
165mm will be shorter by 5mm than 170mm for example :)
if someone is shorter and not stretched, you can open more hip angle, which is beneficial,
another...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-23, 06:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,307
Posted By razorjack

hola ! any suggestions? what crankarms can i...

hola !
any suggestions? what crankarms can i fit there? (something cheap... less than 100$)
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-29-23, 12:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,236
Posted By razorjack

on my DH bike, I have Sram Code, but I have to...

on my DH bike, I have Sram Code, but I have to change to Zee (which I have from a previous bike).
On ebike (170/165mm levo, 23kg) I have Sram G2 RE, and again, i have to change it, Saint or XT. I go...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,236
Posted By razorjack

brakes: Saints vs XT M8120 vs Zee (all 4 piston)

enough is enough! I have to get rid off Srams from all my bikes :)
(I have SLX M7100/XT m8000 on my analog bike, and i'm happy with shimanos for last 10 years)

But, the questions is... which...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-22, 04:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,526
Posted By razorjack

let's say it was discomfort after 20-30 mins, but...

let's say it was discomfort after 20-30 mins, but the climb had 60mins, so later it was more pain, and the fight to finish without stopping, still, only muscles (lower back, a bit on sides). when i...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,526
Posted By razorjack

hey ! thanks for advices... haha it sounds 'easy'...

hey ! thanks for advices... haha it sounds 'easy' with HR (I wear HR strap and i have power meter), but the whole point of riding a bike is to GO HARD :D
so hitting 100%HR at the end of 10-15 mins...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-22, 03:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,526
Posted By razorjack

thanks for advices ! so I'm looking for info...

thanks for advices ! so I'm looking for info about particular excercises, I see deadlift quite often, any other specific ?
strengthening hip-flexors? (psoas) but also stretching (i'm stretching...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-22, 08:48 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,526
Posted By razorjack

So my question is, on which part of my body to...

So my question is, on which part of my body to focus now? what to stretch? is it mainly because of short hip flexors (this I know), other specific stretches? (i try to stretch most of my body, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-22, 02:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,526
Posted By razorjack

Ok, so i didn't add more info before. -yes i...

Ok, so i didn't add more info before.
-yes i had a bike fit last year, i believe good, person is known in my city and recommended (for sure my saddle is not too high or too far back)
-i ride all...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-22, 08:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,526
Posted By razorjack

lower back pain after 90min of riding, how to get rid of it/improve?

Hey ! After ˜90mins of constant riding (like a climb for example), i can feel some pain in lower back.
How to get rid of it? is it a problem with not stretching some parts of your body? or with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-21, 06:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 213
Posted By razorjack

Rock Shox ZEB version...

Hey !
I'm after RS ZEB Ultimate (160mm, 29", boost, 44m offset).
and I see sometimes that there is E-MTB version.
Is that version available with every damper? or only with simplest R ?
(I don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-21, 08:36 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,024
Posted By razorjack

I think no one is forcing you to stretch? that...

I think no one is forcing you to stretch? that would be a torture :)

Benefits are obvious, and most sportsmen do that before many activities, but at the end, it's about You and if you don't want...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-21, 08:32 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,024
Posted By razorjack

So what are You doing in this thread? just...

So what are You doing in this thread? just trolling ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,024
Posted By razorjack

oh, really, Captain Obvious? :) i didn't say...

oh, really, Captain Obvious? :)

i didn't say it will save you from broken bones, but definitely can decrease chance of injuries (including tearing things...)
If you do any sports, you would know...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,024
Posted By razorjack

thank You for insightful thoughts ! I'll consider...

thank You for insightful thoughts ! I'll consider that ....

why is it that roadies so often don't understand biking...?
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