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Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 496
Posted By eduskator

Some tire / wheel combo are horrible indeed. ...

Some tire / wheel combo are horrible indeed.

I installed a fresh set of Pro One on my new rims (Roval Rapide CL II) yesterday morning and although they were tight as hell to mount, I was able to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 496
Posted By eduskator

:innocent: Not being able to get through a tire...

:innocent: Not being able to get through a tire is a good problem. I'd touch wood if I was him! I would be more than happy to get 2700mi on a rear tire. That guy must be very light and must ride on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 496
Posted By eduskator

I wrote good luck mounting them, not good luck...

I wrote good luck mounting them, not good luck using them.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 04:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 496
Posted By eduskator

Good luck mounting them, though. What a stiff and...

Good luck mounting them, though. What a stiff and tight tire.



At 77kg, I get 2500kms (1500mi ish) out of a Schwalbe Pro One rear tire. Front one will last 3500-4000kms (2000-2500mi ish) Top...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 412
Posted By eduskator

Windspace have a good reputation. Yoeleo also...

Windspace have a good reputation. Yoeleo also sells some. However, 500$ is not a lot for a CF wheel. You'll be restricted.

Made in China does not necessarily equal poor quality, but it often does....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 496
Posted By eduskator

Wider tires are indeed more comfy and faster for...

Wider tires are indeed more comfy and faster for 99% of the people. On perfect roads (which does not exist at all where I live and neither in most places around the globe except may-be Dubai where...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By eduskator

:popcorn

:popcorn
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,049
Posted By eduskator

I'm all in for this, as long as security remains...

I'm all in for this, as long as security remains importantER than speed and that the whole thing does not become an integrated fairing looking like the world's fastest motorcycle. UCI needs to set...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By eduskator

Good thing. As I always say, lets not draw...

Good thing. As I always say, lets not draw conclusions prematurely.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By eduskator

Yeah I'm of that same opinion too. ...

Yeah I'm of that same opinion too.

Manufacturers like Giant will only offer 1 color per model / trim. You buy it or you leave it. Consumers are stuck between choosing the color they want or the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 04:38 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,259
Posted By eduskator

Gotta love zombie thread! If I did it 41...

Gotta love zombie thread!

If I did it 41 times so far in 2024 in Zwift, does it count?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,117
Posted By eduskator

Indeed. 90% of the cyclists I see when I ride...

Indeed. 90% of the cyclists I see when I ride have black chains and black cassettes. Funny thing is, half of them probably don't know that the real color is silver. Law of least effort?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 11:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 495
Posted By eduskator

Extra mounting points for more options! That's...

Extra mounting points for more options! That's great.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 526
Posted By eduskator

I fully agree with you. Great text and great...

I fully agree with you. Great text and great opinion.

And yeah, they're almost already all sold out here in Canada with no other deliveries expected. It's hard to get a specific model in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,117
Posted By eduskator

Have you tried the famous 10-1 ratio of paraffin...

Have you tried the famous 10-1 ratio of paraffin wax & PTFE powder? A batch will cost you under 5$ and it's said to be as effective as the big brand cycling wax companies...

Check out OZ Cycle's...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,117
Posted By eduskator

Factory lube will contaminate it, so does road...

Factory lube will contaminate it, so does road debris, dirt, grime, etc. The former is avoidable; the latter is not.



Soaking a chain in fuel overnight and rinsing it after is not really ''more...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 05:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 429
Posted By eduskator

Well, the easiness will be determined by the...

Well, the easiness will be determined by the tension in your spring, which you can adjust.

My vote goes to Shimano.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 10,509
Views: 180,187
Posted By eduskator

https://i.imgflip.com/31svvn.png?a474624

https://i.imgflip.com/31svvn.png?a474624
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By eduskator

If his wheels would have been hooked, this thread...

If his wheels would have been hooked, this thread would still exist but would have the following title instead : ''Thomas De Gendt no fan of Vittoria''.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 04:48 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,117
Posted By eduskator

That's the main reason why I always strip mines...

That's the main reason why I always strip mines from any lube or grease before waxing them the first time.

An overnight soak in fuel, then a rinse in rubbing alcohol and a final rinse under hot &...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 978
Posted By eduskator

Shimano > SRAM. Their FD is ****. Plus, the...

Shimano > SRAM.

Their FD is ****. Plus, the hoods are enormous. The new generation have smaller ones, but I still don't trust the FD. I've had so much problem with mine (Force) including chain...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By eduskator

Yeah, people need to follow the manufacturer's...

Yeah, people need to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Period.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,117
Posted By eduskator

Well, in that same line of logic, you can wash...

Well, in that same line of logic, you can wash your car or body without rinsing it first too, but it's always best to rinse it first.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,049
Posted By eduskator

Well.. Zuckerberg and Musk both look like humans,...

Well.. Zuckerberg and Musk both look like humans, although we seriously doubt they are :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By eduskator

False. I had a pair of hookless Giant SLR-1...

False. I had a pair of hookless Giant SLR-1 wheels on my previous race bike and they had a maximum pressure limit way above 73psi. It was 125psi if I recall properly. Most manufacturer, however, have...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By eduskator

Yeah, lets wait to see the conclusion of the...

Yeah, lets wait to see the conclusion of the investigation. I would not 100% rely on the manufacturer's statement given that they are in a conflict of interest, but for what it's worth I think that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By eduskator

Yeah, the word ''extremely'' in his post is a...

Yeah, the word ''extremely'' in his post is a little extreme (see what I did there?).
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 526
Posted By eduskator

Get it repaired or trash it. Don't risk...

Get it repaired or trash it.

Don't risk your life, it's not worth the dollar bills.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 526
Posted By eduskator

Yeah, it's kind of crazy that the SL8 S-Works...

Yeah, it's kind of crazy that the SL8 S-Works frameset - which is chunkier and better looking - weighs less (5g) than a TCR Advanced SL. I would have hoped to see better numbers for Giant's top tier...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,049
Posted By eduskator

Yeah, I'm also of the opinion that it's a...

Yeah, I'm also of the opinion that it's a fairing. The part of the helmet that sticks out to deviate the air from the shoulders, that's too much.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,215
Posted By eduskator

A good quality chain that's also properly waxed?...

A good quality chain that's also properly waxed? I wouldn't go cheap on this.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,914
Posted By eduskator

Well, flat pedals are typically bigger and wider...

Well, flat pedals are typically bigger and wider so yeah the angle to which you can tilt the bike before the pedals touches the ground is shorter than most clipless pedals, but that's kind of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,215
Posted By eduskator

https://i.imgflip.com/24t60e.jpg?a474744

https://i.imgflip.com/24t60e.jpg?a474744
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 05:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,215
Posted By eduskator

Cables? What is this prehistoric word? :innocent:

Cables? What is this prehistoric word? :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,049
Posted By eduskator

It's called a vehicle! :D

It's called a vehicle! :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,049
Posted By eduskator

The question must be asked... Is it safe in the...

The question must be asked... Is it safe in the event of a crash?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,049
Posted By eduskator

TT (ridiculous) helmets soon to be banned

What do you guys think about these? Is the aero obsession going to far?

I am not surprised to read that the UCI is looking at this. Looks like they'll be new rules to the size and shape of helmets...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 526
Posted By eduskator

I had bought the Propel for aero gains. I had...

I had bought the Propel for aero gains. I had both (Propel Pro 0 2023 & TCR Pro 0 2021) and rode both for 2 months. The TCR just felt more agile, lighter and I was happier with and on it. I am not...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,074
Posted By eduskator

the GOD elementary particle! :innocent:

the GOD elementary particle! :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 526
Posted By eduskator

6.4kg for the TCR SL 0 vs 6.91kg for the Propel...

6.4kg for the TCR SL 0 vs 6.91kg for the Propel SL 0 is a big difference though. 500g is a pound.

I owned both models (in Advanced Pro 0 trims) and I preferred the TCR. It felt much lighter,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 526
Posted By eduskator

Well, it's officially out! TCR Advanced Pro...

Well, it's officially out!

TCR Advanced Pro (2025) | Giant Bicycles US (giant-bicycles.com) (https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bikes-tcr-advanced-pro-2025)
TCR Advanced Pro (2025) | Giant...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 526
Posted By eduskator

Redesigned Giant TCR 2025 soon to be announced

So apparently, the new redesigned TCR is about to be announced and deliveries are expected before the summer. Giant usually wait until the end of the summer to start delivering their next year's bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,074
Posted By eduskator

For what it's worth, my SL8 Pro (Ultegra DI2) in...

For what it's worth, my SL8 Pro (Ultegra DI2) in size 58cm weighs 7.3kg without pedals, bottle cages and computer.

Advertised weight is 7.16kg for a 56cm so I am not bothered by the 140g...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 899
Posted By eduskator

We should all have bedtime routines, just like...

We should all have bedtime routines, just like when we were kids, just like we do with our kids. The brain needs to calm down before going to bed.

On my end, it means no caffeine after 10AM (yes,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,074
Posted By eduskator

You're not tripping, but you're clearly not...

You're not tripping, but you're clearly not giving enough information for us to provide an objective opinion.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By eduskator

A third party verifier with standardized tests...

A third party verifier with standardized tests would be great IMO. It would remove the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,117
Posted By eduskator

Indeed. Shimano is simply backing its arse.

Indeed. Shimano is simply backing its arse.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,117
Posted By eduskator

I see that you're in Australia. It's hard to find...

I see that you're in Australia. It's hard to find them in North America.

Where did you buy it?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,117
Posted By eduskator

They are OK for several connections. I change...

They are OK for several connections. I change them when they don't ''snap'' anymore. It's most likely labeled as non reusable for legal reasons.

I'm still waiting (and hoping) they will produce a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,802
Posted By eduskator

I wonder if they will improve the shifting speed...

I wonder if they will improve the shifting speed of the FD.
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