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Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,098
Posted By yaw

I don't even know why I have an opinion on this,...

I don't even know why I have an opinion on this, but I think the bottle cages should be plain Ti and not blue anodized. In my opinion, that would take it from blue accentuated to gaudy. And I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,040
Posted By yaw

TMonk Jrasero just an addition regarding re-using...

TMonk Jrasero just an addition regarding re-using them (which is fine and I've done so repeatedly), do not downsize the tyres. Keeping tyre width the same, or going up in size, is ok, but downsizing...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

Thanks for sharing eduskator did you get many...

Thanks for sharing eduskator did you get many particles and metal shavings out?

As for quick links, I use YBN QRS Masterlinks which come in 6 packs and are officially 5x re-usable. I use them on...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,040
Posted By yaw

I think the Pirelli P Zero SmarTubes have a print...

I think the Pirelli P Zero SmarTubes have a print on them stating they are for use with rim and disc, and are sold as such, but iirc there are other TPU tubes in the Pirelli lineup that are (or were)...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

Hey I saw your new bike post yesterday, I am so...

Hey I saw your new bike post yesterday, I am so out of the loop with cycling media that I didn't even know number 8 was out. I think it looks cool the way you have it set up, weird head tube for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

Some of my chains are black coated YBN and...

Some of my chains are black coated YBN and someone once pointed out my chain needed a clean.
Converted another one on the spot after running my hand over it and doing my wax worship song and dance.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-23, 05:07 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,487
Posted By yaw

I am running 28mm GP5K clinchers with the Pirelli...

I am running 28mm GP5K clinchers with the Pirelli TPU tubes, usually on the low end of the Silca PSI calculator, and it works perfectly for me.

The flat resistance in these tyres is significant, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-23, 04:56 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

I bought them from the zero friction cycling guy...

I bought them from the zero friction cycling guy who's pedantic enough, and one of the early waxing advocates that put up the very solvent instructions forum people often swear by, and I've seen the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-23, 04:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,040
Posted By yaw

Zero flats for over 6,000km on the yellow Pirelli...

Zero flats for over 6,000km on the yellow Pirelli TPU tubes with GP5000 clinchers on carbon disc wheels.

I like them all around.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-23, 04:34 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

I've done that whole process once, properly, and...

I've done that whole process once, properly, and can't be bothered, so I just purchased pre-waxed chains since, an option worth mentioning.

Next thing I will try when I need a new chain is let...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-23, 02:49 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

We will get you tomato coupe If not in this...

We will get you tomato coupe

If not in this life, in the next.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

Nah. Permanently set up crockpots are ideal for...

Nah. Permanently set up crockpots are ideal for this, just pressing a couple buttons and having it heat up to the right temperature and hold absolutely stable, for however long, without messing...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

Yeah, just strip a chain once and then dip it in...

Yeah, just strip a chain once and then dip it in wax whenever you feel like it.
Given your priority, If you end up buying a new chain for this, also strip your current chain (if still under 0.5%)...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

I would be good to know if that chain was always...

I would be good to know if that chain was always run with wax and how many km are on it as I am hoping for some forum member real world data with some insight re riding conditions on this stuff. Just...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

I would still get a good chain just for the sake...

I would still get a good chain just for the sake of more refined design and tolerances (and of course the 10g or so weight saving!!!!!!!). I use both Dura Ace and YBN. The great thing is that your...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

eduskator I've also dropped a little metal rack...

eduskator I've also dropped a little metal rack in now that I removed the friction modifiers from the wax (https://www.bikeforums.net/23020467-post960.html). It works very well for people with plain...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-23, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

From my observation, new chains keep spitting out...

From my observation, new chains keep spitting out metal shavings for a while before settling down. Therefore, I would periodically clean the wax pot with a strong magnet on a string when new chains...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

You guys have the whole Jehovah's Witness thing...

You guys have the whole Jehovah's Witness thing backwards.

Among the medical profession, they are known to categorically refuse blood transfusions that would save their lives.

Similarly, among...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

Not the first time I hear this but you can go...

Not the first time I hear this but you can go back through my history and see that you are wrong.

Anyway, I thought seeing the used wax puck from Polaris OBark , who lives in fire, the other day...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

Nah, it's a great place to live. No friction...

Nah, it's a great place to live.

No friction between neighbours, great longevity among inhabitants, people are clean, work is done efficiently, just splendid.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

I was thinking the opposite. Glad to see this...

I was thinking the opposite. Glad to see this thread reviving every now and then, with people sharing their wax knowledge and experiences. I also think there has been a marked pro rider/team uptake...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

That's indeed a strange thing. Otherwise I...

That's indeed a strange thing.

Otherwise I do agree with the complete chain strip prior to waxing approach. One should look out for 100% isopropyl without any additives, so it really evaporates...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-23, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

Putting a little metal grate or basket or...

Putting a little metal grate or basket or whatever spacer on the bottom works well for people using plain wax, but for those who go with commercial blends, a bit of agitation of the wax is always...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-23, 02:26 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

Pouring boiling water over the cassette does not...

Pouring boiling water over the cassette does not seem like a good idea given what else that could hit.
Best to do that boiling water rinse off the bike if riding conditions call for it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 07:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,348
Posted By yaw

Ignore bike shop advice and see a well...

Ignore bike shop advice and see a well recommended bike fitter in the area to find out which parts will adjust the bike most appropriately.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,031
Posted By yaw

It definitely becomes harder to save weight as...

It definitely becomes harder to save weight as you exhaust the cheaper options, that is no secret. I don't mean this to be a discussion of where to save weight for less on your specific bike, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

Nice! Keen to hear further thoughts as you go...

Nice! Keen to hear further thoughts as you go through a few re-waxes and get used to the process. Once you get the exact same perfectly reset chain after the next dip with no cleaning hassle, there...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,031
Posted By yaw

PeteHski that old thing of equating 1kg of body...

PeteHski that old thing of equating 1kg of body weight to 1kg of bike weight is not really the point, it is probably the least important part of bike weight for the vast majority short of being a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-23, 09:31 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,031
Posted By yaw

After shaving 1kg (2.2lbs) off my bike over time...

After shaving 1kg (2.2lbs) off my bike over time as part of bike fit adjustments and little tweaks, I can say that I clearly notice that a lower weight bike enhances several aspects of riding, beyond...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 768
Posted By yaw

I enjoy climbing up the UNESCO world heritage...

I enjoy climbing up the UNESCO world heritage rainforest covered remnants of ancient volcanoes here on the East coast of Australia, there are some sections where the windy road through the lush...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-23, 09:41 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,449
Posted By yaw

I once changed a shift cable on a fast descent,...

I once changed a shift cable on a fast descent, only for il capaci
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,449
Posted By yaw

Looks like someone's first year mechanical...

Looks like someone's first year mechanical engineering project
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,042
Posted By yaw

I really enjoy my Emonda, but I had two previous...

I really enjoy my Emonda, but I had two previous frames with strange thumb sized dents in the carbon, one in the top tube, another in the seatstay. Then there's the Emonda handlebar recall. So...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-23, 04:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,042
Posted By yaw

May I ask why?

May I ask why?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,449
Posted By yaw

Cranks are fashion statements now, are they?

Cranks are fashion statements now, are they?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

I break the links by hand still, somehow enjoy...

I break the links by hand still, somehow enjoy that process. Shifting is perfect right away too, in that it doesn't skip or miss or anything, but the side-to-side movement and clean chainring/cog...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,881
Posted By yaw

Ybn

Ybn
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

msu2001la looks good! You can expect it to stay...

msu2001la looks good! You can expect it to stay that way, it doesn't really build up from that initial coating of thin wax on the cogs.

The rough running upon first install of course happens...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-23, 03:22 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,449
Posted By yaw

Yeah Wildwood you seem to be an all out fantastic...

Yeah Wildwood you seem to be an all out fantastic person, so experienced, and able to climb out of the saddle is really impressive, but I don't trust people with dirty oily chains. You may as well...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,449
Posted By yaw

What's with all those upward saddle angles on...

What's with all those upward saddle angles on those antiques?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,031
Posted By yaw

Expensive is obviously relative: - What % of...

Expensive is obviously relative:
- What % of annual income is it?
- How many hours a year is it ridden?
- Is it further upgraded or complete at initial cost?
- How many years is it kept before...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-23, 03:25 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,449
Posted By yaw

I wonder whether there is a measurable trend...

I wonder whether there is a measurable trend indicating that retrogrouches in the wild are increasingly confined to flats and valleys with their little cassettes as sarcopenia sets in, or if their...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,284
Posted By yaw

Maybe you are taking it to some comical extremes...

Maybe you are taking it to some comical extremes for the sake of argument. There is only countersteering at work at speed, and at no point do I ever feel like I am hindering steering input. The only...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,284
Posted By yaw

Source for the crotch pointing quote is Petersen,...

Source for the crotch pointing quote is Petersen, Grant. Just Ride: A Radically Practical Guide to Riding Your Bike (p. 13). Workman Publishing Company. Kindle Edition.

Worth noting that the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 05:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,284
Posted By yaw

Would that guy keep up with Pidcock in the video...

Would that guy keep up with Pidcock in the video I posted?

More upright bike? Yes please.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,284
Posted By yaw

It's subtle, not wiggling. And the extent of...

It's subtle, not wiggling. And the extent of movement clearly depends on the corner.

Here is a Pidcock descent:
https://youtu.be/99wJn5QBvyg

We can see both relaxed stability (easy corners and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-23, 05:32 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

Yes that is very likely. SSS is runny and...

Yes that is very likely. SSS is runny and penetrates well and seems to set more like hot wax when the water content has evaporated after several hours, hence why it can be used to top up immersion...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,284
Posted By yaw

If there was one technique that I felt helped me...

If there was one technique that I felt helped me most with cornering at speed - once all the basics are covered - it is what I call the 'hip pivot', I once found in a book "rotate your crotch on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-23, 02:50 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,092
Posted By yaw

I think you lose more than aero, including...

I think you lose more than aero, including cornering and braking performance and a good bit of measured width which will still be relevant for pressures, vs a tyre that suits the rim well with a flat...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-23, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,707
Posted By yaw

SoSmellyAir No doubt the world is not going to...

SoSmellyAir No doubt the world is not going to end if the second round of chemicals to strip the first is omitted, however, I prefer to do it right when messing with this stuff in the first place....
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