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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 11:10 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

Worth emphasizing ...

Worth emphasizing ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

From a physics perspective, estimating the...

From a physics perspective, estimating the magnitude of these effects is trivial.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

You're arguing that the reduced moment of inertia...

You're arguing that the reduced moment of inertia of his wheels is a factor when the cyclist in your racing scenario attacks on an uphill section and opens a gap. Physics indicates it's an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

You seem to think you're the only one that has...

You seem to think you're the only one that has racing experience. You're as wrong about that as you are about the physics of the scenario you painted.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

Yeah, that's basic racing tactics. But, the...

Yeah, that's basic racing tactics. But, the effect of slightly less rotating mass in the attacker's wheels, which is the topic being debated, is meaningless.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

Not only difficult, but generally not worth the...

Not only difficult, but generally not worth the time and effort required, because they will never consider that they are wrong.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

The problem with discussing physics on a forum...

The problem with discussing physics on a forum like this, is that quite often someone with a minimal understanding of physics is the most vocal debater of someone that does understand physics. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

No offense, but one year of physics means you've...

No offense, but one year of physics means you've barely scratched the surface.


Good story (fable?), but physics indicates that situation isn't realistic.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

They had routers in Ancient Greece?

They had routers in Ancient Greece?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

Nah, there was nothing about deep aero rims vs....

Nah, there was nothing about deep aero rims vs. box rims in his statement. It was all about disc brake wheels and brake tracks:
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

But, they're not. Again, they're not. ...

But, they're not.

Again, they're not.

And, for the hat trick, they're not.

Sorry, but reality wins.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

Same here, but only because...

Same here, but only because he-who-shall-not-be-named has been named twice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

The models are fine.

The models are fine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

Nope. Aerodynamic drag may be less in a pack, but...

Nope. Aerodynamic drag may be less in a pack, but it isn't zero. It is still a bigger factor than the minuscule effect of accelerating a little extra wheel weight.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

Quick back-of-the-enveolpe calculation: an extra...

Quick back-of-the-enveolpe calculation: an extra 100 g located just inside the rim will cost you less than a watt if you're climbing at 60 RPM, and you accelerate from 5 mph up to 10 mph every pedal...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

3 swings, 3 misses, you're out.

3 swings, 3 misses, you're out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

As part of my plea bargain (for dooring...

As part of my plea bargain (for dooring cyclists), I have to perform community service, which requires that I post a certain number of times per month on biking forums.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 01:25 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

Three nopes here ...

Three nopes here ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

They all think I'm a rancher, so I slip by...

They all think I'm a rancher, so I slip by unnoticed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

I have degrees in all three, so I know the jokes...

I have degrees in all three, so I know the jokes from all sides.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

There's no reason to insult him.:)

There's no reason to insult him.:)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

If wheel A weighs more than wheel B, the extra...

If wheel A weighs more than wheel B, the extra mass is almost certainly not located at the full radius of the tire, which would be required for a doubling of the effect on acceleration. A more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

Don't buy anything from the Pros Closet --...

Don't buy anything from the Pros Closet -- they're capitalists.:)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

Your "interpolation" escapes me. Your first...

Your "interpolation" escapes me. Your first choice is most certainly made for reasons other than weight, while your second choice is almost purely based on weight.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

I'm in therapy because of hill intervals.

I'm in therapy because of hill intervals.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

I like shiny things.

I like shiny things.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

Ummmmmmm … no.

Ummmmmmm … no.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

So, these teams willingly throw away performance...

So, these teams willingly throw away performance when better tires are at hand? Sure thing dude.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-06-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,445
Posted By tomato coupe

Why would a pro team put their domestiques on...

Why would a pro team put their domestiques on tubeless only during flat stages and put tubeless on the backup bikes?
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