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Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 1,666
Posted By PeteHski

It was obvious that you thought the whole bike...

It was obvious that you thought the whole bike was $3K when you first posted this.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 1,666
Posted By PeteHski

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 1,666
Posted By PeteHski

It’s obvious that you don’t have any clue about...

It’s obvious that you don’t have any clue about road bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 04:38 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 1,666
Posted By PeteHski

For me, the opportunity cost of even a £15k bike...

For me, the opportunity cost of even a £15k bike is pretty much irrelevant. It just means my kids would have £15k less inheritance and that would probably not be a bad thing anyway.

What actually...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 04:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 645
Posted By PeteHski

I don’t care about the secrecy of my bike rides,...

I don’t care about the secrecy of my bike rides, which are all logged on Strava anyway and my profile is public.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 1,666
Posted By PeteHski

That’s a really odd way of asking what your bike...

That’s a really odd way of asking what your bike budget is 😂

For me it’s around £5k for a new bike. That seems to be about the sweet spot for a desirable build without going nuts on marginal...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-01-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 293
Posted By PeteHski

It’s estimating your calories from power over...

It’s estimating your calories from power over time. Your weight doesn’t really matter for that. Weight only affects your virtual speed, which will be garbage anyway on a gym bike.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-01-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By PeteHski

I tried it very briefly a couple of months ago,...

I tried it very briefly a couple of months ago, but wasn’t very impressed. It worked ok, but I found the graphics bland and the repeating advertising boards irritating. I went straight back to Zwift,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,290
Posted By PeteHski

Interesting. That would be a good subject for a...

Interesting. That would be a good subject for a new thread. Future drivetrains.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,290
Posted By PeteHski

I got the impression that most people still...

I got the impression that most people still preferred the look of full length seatstays, but maybe that is starting to change. I think both can look good in the overall design.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,290
Posted By PeteHski

I agree, but I do find them a bit of an...

I agree, but I do find them a bit of an inconvenience. Belt drives are efficient too, just need the gearing range etc. I'm surprised there are not more options. We had a couple of belt drive kids...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,217
Posted By PeteHski

Road, endurance, gravel, adventure, cross, tri,...

Road, endurance, gravel, adventure, cross, tri, XC, trail, enduro, DH, hybrid, fatbike, e-bike, SS. Literally thousands of choices and no I hadn't noticed that Kona have disappeared. Noted.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 04:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,290
Posted By PeteHski

I have to say I’m surprised how long the...

I have to say I’m surprised how long the derailleur drivetrain has been dominant. It is at least now very well refined! I think the FD will be first to fall with 1x and internal hub/BB gears. But...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,217
Posted By PeteHski

The big picture is that we all have different...

The big picture is that we all have different riding interests and goals. Maybe you are the one who has lost track of this.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,609
Posted By PeteHski

I agree, it wouldn’t be my choice for a...

I agree, it wouldn’t be my choice for a “climbing” bike. I’m surprised the SL is that much heavier.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,609
Posted By PeteHski

I agree that 488g is a lot of extra carbon. But...

I agree that 488g is a lot of extra carbon. But it might not necessarily be a bad thing depending on how it is used on the SL. Maybe it's a better "beater" than the SLR, but I'm not claiming that....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,333
Posted By PeteHski

I was fairly sceptical about the benefits of...

I was fairly sceptical about the benefits of electronic shifting right up until I eventually tried it for myself 2 years ago. It’s nice to get rid of cables and the ergonomics are a step forward for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,609
Posted By PeteHski

Same here. For example I weighed some DA pedals...

Same here. For example I weighed some DA pedals recently and they were as advertised. I’ve had tyres weigh above and below spec, so there is some variation there. The rolling resistance website...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,609
Posted By PeteHski

That makes more sense now. I was finding it hard...

That makes more sense now. I was finding it hard to see an actual 1 lb difference in frame weight alone.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,333
Posted By PeteHski

You can decide for yourself when you think a...

You can decide for yourself when you think a technology is “complete” and any further change is unnecessary. But that doesn’t mean you can decide for everyone else too. Your lecture is pointless.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 03:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,609
Posted By PeteHski

So I take it you have finished routing internal...

So I take it you have finished routing internal hoses/cables on those 50 dentist bikes you mentioned a few weeks ago?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,333
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, I could have just said check the battery...

Yeah, I could have just said check the battery level before a big ride. It doesn’t have to be charged to 100%. For max battery longevity you are better off charging to around 80% anyway and not...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,609
Posted By PeteHski

Which framesets are you comparing?

Which framesets are you comparing?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,333
Posted By PeteHski

The main advantage in your case is that you don’t...

The main advantage in your case is that you don’t need to change anything. Unless you have a problem I would just ride it and charge the battery before a big ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 05:30 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,609
Posted By PeteHski

The weight saving aspect of this cost is poor...

The weight saving aspect of this cost is poor value, but you generally get a higher quality build ie higher level groupset, nicer wheels etc. it’s not only about the weight.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,483
Posted By PeteHski

Strava does make a distinction between virtual...

Strava does make a distinction between virtual segments on a trainer app such as Zwift or Rouvy and real life road segments. They are not mixed together.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-29-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 293
Posted By PeteHski

The power you produce (Watts) on the stationary...

The power you produce (Watts) on the stationary bike will transfer pretty well onto the road. Resistance on the road will vary with many factors including wind, road surface, gradient, tyres, aero,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,609
Posted By PeteHski

Bodyweight also naturally varies by 2-4 lbs over...

Bodyweight also naturally varies by 2-4 lbs over the course of a day.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,333
Posted By PeteHski

Refinement of existing tech is just common sense...

Refinement of existing tech is just common sense and a basic engineering principle.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,483
Posted By PeteHski

375W gets you to around 11-12 mph on a 7.5%...

375W gets you to around 11-12 mph on a 7.5% slope. You need about 1000W to average 24 mph on that climb.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 373
Posted By PeteHski

The BG insoles don’t compress much, so there is...

The BG insoles don’t compress much, so there is little to wear out. I wondered if the material would degrade over time, but it doesn’t show any signs. I’m no lightweight at 80 kg and routinely wear...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,333
Posted By PeteHski

Nobody is forcing you to buy new stuff every...

Nobody is forcing you to buy new stuff every year. Drivetrain incremental upgrades are not even annual in any case. It’s more like every 3-5 years and there is always room for improvement.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,483
Posted By PeteHski

24 mph on a 7.5% slope at 180W is complete...

24 mph on a 7.5% slope at 180W is complete fantasy cycling. I suspect there was a bug in the program that generated those times. You see the same thing with Zwift Strava segments. Ridiculous speeds...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,333
Posted By PeteHski

Did he actually ride it with Di2 and disliked it...

Did he actually ride it with Di2 and disliked it enough to go to the expense of converting to mechanical
or was he just dead set against trying something different?

I can fully understand not...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,333
Posted By PeteHski

What are you not liking that motivates you enough...

What are you not liking that motivates you enough to consider all the hassle of converting it to mechanical? I can certainly understand someone not wanting to convert from existing mechanical to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,483
Posted By PeteHski

Those top 10 times are all complete bs lol

Those top 10 times are all complete bs lol
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-29-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,483
Posted By PeteHski

Hey I managed to hold the live NY Central Park...

Hey I managed to hold the live NY Central Park loop lap orange jersey on Zwift for a couple of hours the other day! I think my laptime was 15:33. It wasn't a full on effort, so I was a bit...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 10,307
Posted By PeteHski

This forum is full of guys with expensive bikes...

This forum is full of guys with expensive bikes who are not riding at a level where marginal gains make a difference. I think it's more about how much enjoyment and satisfaction they get out of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,333
Posted By PeteHski

What is it that you prefer about the mechanical...

What is it that you prefer about the mechanical shifters? I went from Shimano mechanical to SRAM AXS electronic and much prefer the SRAM ergonomics. I was never in love with the feel of Shimano...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,890
Posted By PeteHski

I totally agree about the 530. Mine is ok now...

I totally agree about the 530. Mine is ok now it's set up, but the menu system is a complete mess. It's good to know that the touchscreen units are a big improvement otherwise I would be looking...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,890
Posted By PeteHski

I presume this is a joke.

I presume this is a joke.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,269
Posted By PeteHski

I don't think edge cases where you might briefly...

I don't think edge cases where you might briefly pull up on the pedals (standing start sprint, climbing at very low cadence etc) are really applicable to this general comment. I'm pretty sure this...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,890
Posted By PeteHski

Just to be clear, UI is not a problem with the...

Just to be clear, UI is not a problem with the Garmin Varia as the default display is fine and there is very little setup involved - mainly just choosing flash modes on the light, which is fairly...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,890
Posted By PeteHski

Good point, but it's nowhere near as bad as it...

Good point, but it's nowhere near as bad as it sounds ie. it reconnects instantly, so you just get a pop up warning, maybe once or twice on a century ride. Some of my other sensors momentarily lose...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 373
Posted By PeteHski

Are you talking specifically about the...

Are you talking specifically about the Specialized BG insoles here? I don’t see or feel any wear on mine and they don’t lose their support. I compared a heavily used 3 year old pair against a nearly...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-29-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,890
Posted By PeteHski

I know where you are coming from, but the Varia...

I know where you are coming from, but the Varia is not your typical Garmin product ie it actually works reliably and intuitively out of the box, bug free.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,609
Posted By PeteHski

It’s 5% overweight. I agree it’s more than you...

It’s 5% overweight. I agree it’s more than you would expect, even with minor spec changes. Assuming the scales were accurate.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 1,609
Posted By PeteHski

I’m a sub 4W/kg FTP rider. So 1kg (2.2 lbs) to me...

I’m a sub 4W/kg FTP rider. So 1kg (2.2 lbs) to me is worth just under 4W when climbing or accelerating at FTP. It’s something, but not a lot. 1 lb would be in the noise.

I often carry 2x 1L...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,269
Posted By PeteHski

That’s very interesting. Can you provide any...

That’s very interesting. Can you provide any evidence for this claim?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-24, 06:27 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,286
Posted By PeteHski

These are branded goods with a growing...

These are branded goods with a growing reputation. You can say the same about some of the Chinese carbon wheel and frame brands.
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