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Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 8,948
Posted By Branko D

GP5000 TL was designed to work without sealant...

GP5000 TL was designed to work without sealant and works without sealant (except it won't seal without sealant, obviously). It weighted about 80g more than the modern GP5000 S TR does and was a pain...
10-13-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,748
Posted By Branko D

Some have, some are doing it. Non tubeless...

Some have, some are doing it. Non tubeless clincher tires have their days numbered, and tubulars are increasingly a rarity.

You can use tubeless tires and wheels with tubes, though, and those...
10-13-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,748
Posted By Branko D

Riders can be a superstitious lot. The kind of...

Riders can be a superstitious lot. The kind of inserts which shrink under pressure, I don't see how you can feel it unless the tire is punctured.. well, except by someone telling you it's there. Then...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,799
Posted By Branko D

Occasionally squirting tubeless milk from an...

Occasionally squirting tubeless milk from an unplugged hole all over you and the bike, leaving everything covered in a white sticky mess, is just part of the relationship with high pressure tubeless,...
10-11-23, 11:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,748
Posted By Branko D

Pro teams juggle a lot of bikes, and keeping...

Pro teams juggle a lot of bikes, and keeping sealant fresh in all of them is too much logistically. Hence they use tubeless liners a lot, spare bikes / wheelsets might not have any sealant bar the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-23, 10:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,799
Posted By Branko D

The GP5000 TLR did not require sealant to work as...

The GP5000 TLR did not require sealant to work as per the manufacturer claim and practical observation, just to have a chance to seal punctures, obviously. Was hard to fit and heavier than subsequent...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-23, 12:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,799
Posted By Branko D

The guy you spoke to is wrong. Tubeless works...

The guy you spoke to is wrong. Tubeless works fine with 25mm tires and 100 psi (which is still fastest on a decent road, that is true); I've rode that for over 15.000km now. There IS a learning curve...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-23, 02:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,799
Posted By Branko D

Well, I run the 25mm GP5000S at about 100 psi,...

Well, I run the 25mm GP5000S at about 100 psi, 32mm GP5000 TLR about 65-70 psi, which is about ideal for riding fast at my weight (so that's 75kg of me, 7kg of bike, 4kg of clothes, food, kit and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 438
Posted By Branko D

I've rode some 29.000km on TRP Spyre mechanical...

I've rode some 29.000km on TRP Spyre mechanical disc brakes now, and some 12.000km on Avid BB7, TRP HY/RD is significantly better.
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Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 438
Posted By Branko D

Recently bought a road bike for my younger...

Recently bought a road bike for my younger daughter, got 105 11 speed rim brake shifters and TRP HY/RD and it works like a charm. Better than mechanical discs.

Whole bike cost like 750 Euro in the...
10-09-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,194
Posted By Branko D

If I had the time to tour (someday!) it'd be on a...

If I had the time to tour (someday!) it'd be on a road bike, with a tailfin rack behind me, a change of clothes, and credit card in pocket. A gravel bike would be my option #2, but definitely not a...
10-09-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,194
Posted By Branko D

You've got a point. Here I think Canyon struck...

You've got a point. Here I think Canyon struck gold at least here in Europe where although you don't see the bike on the shop floor, you can order it online and return it without any problems within...
10-09-23, 07:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By Branko D

I hope you find your special bike 👍 Maybe...

I hope you find your special bike 👍

Maybe search over FB, try to track her down. Could be an adventure.
10-09-23, 12:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,628
Posted By Branko D

Rode a touring bike with a B17 until it died....

Rode a touring bike with a B17 until it died. First the saddle, which was replaced by another B17 and then the bike.

Currently riding a gravel bike with a Specialized Power saddle and a road bike,...
10-08-23, 11:16 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,194
Posted By Branko D

Well. What kind of riding do you want to do,...

Well.

What kind of riding do you want to do, even?
10-08-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,194
Posted By Branko D

Sure, that's true. It's one of the reasons why...

Sure, that's true. It's one of the reasons why the OP is thinking backwards - they're starting by thinking of what kind of bike they like instead of what kind of riding they want to so. The basic...
10-08-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,194
Posted By Branko D

You are going from the wrong starting point,...

You are going from the wrong starting point, starting from the bike rather than the intended use.

There's an optimal kind of bike for a certain purpose. If you're aiming to ride some gnarly...
10-08-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,194
Posted By Branko D

Bike frames are designed with a certain type of...

Bike frames are designed with a certain type of handlebars in mind. A gravel bike is designed and sized around drop bars, which add a lot of reach on a bike.

You get the best results by starting...
10-08-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,194
Posted By Branko D

Dissent for dissent's sake is less likely to give...

Dissent for dissent's sake is less likely to give you the right answers than blind conformity, it's just cooler sounding and more attractive. Both are inherently fallacious.
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I used to think...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,042
Posted By Branko D

There were granfondos I was in - the definition...

There were granfondos I was in - the definition of endurance group racing (you pin a number, it's timed, and even if you aren't going to be on the podium, you'll compare your time to your mates,...
10-08-23, 07:46 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,194
Posted By Branko D

If every bike has drop bars and derailleurs,...

If every bike has drop bars and derailleurs, maaaybe it's a sign that these things work well.

I know, it's attractive to think the mainstream is wrong, but it rarely is. Once you give up these...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-23, 05:21 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,042
Posted By Branko D

While it's true that you only get a real...

While it's true that you only get a real improvement in sprint performance and very short efforts like a minute anaerobic full up effort up a short hill... "just sprint power"

Good luck racing...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 04:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,042
Posted By Branko D

Being clipped into road clipless pedals is the...

Being clipped into road clipless pedals is the best for serious road riding and racing. Hence, they are called road pedals.
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That said, nothing wrong with MTB pedals on a road bike; I have...
07-06-23, 02:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,183
Posted By Branko D

I mostly just slather sunscreen on and that works...

I mostly just slather sunscreen on and that works perfectly, but sun sleeves are only marginally hotter than bare skin for me and work well. If you get them wet the cooling effect is quite good.
07-04-23, 04:36 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 6,192
Posted By Branko D

After a while it became second nature to clip in...

After a while it became second nature to clip in with the other leg (using Look pedals), but it's not exactly 100%.

Certainly an advantage of flats in the city. Though, sometimes when I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-22, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By Branko D

There's a wealth of evidence to the contrary....

There's a wealth of evidence to the contrary. Now, sure, if someone doesn't want the faff of waxing, sure... but oil based wet lubes are dire. They're crap, and the new generation of wax based drip...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By Branko D

"I've never tested but I don't believe the tests...

"I've never tested but I don't believe the tests by people who did, so it can't be true." is a really incomprehensible sentiment.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,730
Posted By Branko D

For me it depends on power, Z2 ride is generally...

For me it depends on power, Z2 ride is generally from the low 70s to the low 80s with around 155-195W, riding at around FTP it's in the low 90s or high 80s.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-22, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By Branko D

The standard kitchen detergent and hot water...

The standard kitchen detergent and hot water works just fine cleaning chains lubricated with a drip on wax if you don't like more potent degreasers.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-22, 03:13 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By Branko D

https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/lubetesting/ ...

https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/lubetesting/

If you don't want to faff with waxing, just use one of the wax based lubes, they are far superior to traditional bike lubes, factory packing grease,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-22, 05:28 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By Branko D

You want to remove factory grease anyway. It is a...

You want to remove factory grease anyway. It is a poor lubricant.

The selling point of using drip on lubes - although you'd really want to use the wax based ones which are much better than...
11-30-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 6,958
Posted By Branko D

I wouldn't add 500g of stuff on the bike for a...

I wouldn't add 500g of stuff on the bike for a climb, at least not if it's a race.

I'd add 500g to the wheelset if it makes sense, the deep front and the rear disc on my TT bike are heavy but that...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-22, 03:39 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,583
Posted By Branko D

It's always funny when you're descending and...

It's always funny when you're descending and pulling away from riders on nonaero bikes and kit because aero doesn't matter at the average speed of your ride.

​​​​​​The weight difference unless...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-22, 07:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,203
Posted By Branko D

Using a top shelf lube makes chains last longer,...

Using a top shelf lube makes chains last longer, saves watts and they're actually cleaner, all at no extra effort. The only downside is price.

When I went from "whatever is in the shop" to Squirt...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-22, 06:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,018
Posted By Branko D

Hypothetically the saddle and post flex a...

Hypothetically the saddle and post flex a different way with different seat tube angles and seatpost offsets but same saddle setback from BB. How much of an issue it is in practice? I can't really...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,203
Posted By Branko D

ZFC measured over four times difference in chain...

ZFC measured over four times difference in chain wear between the best lubes and the typical bike shop chain lube.
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Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,018
Posted By Branko D

A perfectly fitting bike needs zero spacers, but...

A perfectly fitting bike needs zero spacers, but spot on.

Although fitting would really start with the shoes and cleats.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-22, 03:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,203
Posted By Branko D

9000km doesn't sound like too much with a good...

9000km doesn't sound like too much with a good lube - things like Silca / Ceramicspeed / actual waxing should be easily able to do it. Of course, weight, riding conditions and all that are going to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-22, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By Branko D

The rear hinge - I don't know. Maybe disassemble...

The rear hinge - I don't know. Maybe disassemble the whole thing, clean and regrease it? When Look pedals develop play and rocking (it seems to happen to all of them) disassembling the body from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By Branko D

The last pair was fine except the bearings...

The last pair was fine except the bearings developed play (which can be serviced, but well) , but I broke it in a crash. Current pair is holding up fine but not a lot of miles on it yet.

If...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,203
Posted By Branko D

Shimano DA generally tests as the lowest friction...

Shimano DA generally tests as the lowest friction chain with excellent durability by third party labs. You can't go wrong with it.
11-24-22, 01:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 819
Posted By Branko D

Energy expenditure at threshold pace is really...

Energy expenditure at threshold pace is really similar between the two and there's a lot of carry over between running and cycling. That's why triathletes run fast despite running, by runner...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,832
Posted By Branko D

For the OP, reading the description of his rides?...

For the OP, reading the description of his rides? Being unfit, their fat utilization is low and drops off a cliff even at light intensity. I've read a study on people with metabolic syndrome in...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-22, 12:20 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 15,541
Posted By Branko D

The point is to ride enough that your bikes don't...

The point is to ride enough that your bikes don't outlast you but the other way around, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-22, 11:00 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,832
Posted By Branko D

If working hard, that's the lower bound of what...

If working hard, that's the lower bound of what I'd do.

Last Saturday we went for a ride to a town 50km away, then a climb to a mountain, back down and home. I was trying to cram about 350 kcal...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-22, 04:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,959
Posted By Branko D

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/va_bcf31a6cd4c53edf132fb83849aacfa335007f7f.jpg
Near the summit of Biokovo mountain, starting from sea level to 1765m of elevation,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 942
Posted By Branko D

​​​​​​ If this is the design: ...

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If this is the design:
​​​​​​https://images.bike24.net/media/366/i/mb/95/d5/51/cannondale-kp017-si-expander-by-fsa-1136668.jpg

I can see why. The expansion plug is very short so any...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,523
Posted By Branko D

I've got Continental GP5000 TLs in 32mm on my...

I've got Continental GP5000 TLs in 32mm on my gravel / commute / allroad / etc bike. Normally ride Continental GP5000 in 25mm on the road bike.

In comparison, the 32mm tires are really nicer in...
11-16-22, 03:03 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,804
Posted By Branko D

I just went to a local shop and got a pair of...

I just went to a local shop and got a pair of prescription shades which look passably like cycling glasses.
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