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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

I've never had to true good quality wheels...

I've never had to true good quality wheels either. Only wheels I've had go out of true were very cheap ones I used as a teenager back in the 80s. I beat the crap out of a set of Mavic Crossmax XLs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Fair enough. I thought someone was suggesting...

Fair enough. I thought someone was suggesting that Trek etc were promoting their higher spec bikes as "entry level".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Seems reasonable to me if you are looking at...

Seems reasonable to me if you are looking at premium brand bikes. Below that there are plenty of cheaper options out there, some worthy of consideration, some junk. Should Trek be offering cheaper...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

I thought Claris was literally their entry level...

I thought Claris was literally their entry level group.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

By "industry" do you mean bike manufacturers or...

By "industry" do you mean bike manufacturers or bike shops?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

No I was just laughing at your comedy post. I...

No I was just laughing at your comedy post. I don't care what you think about the bike industry, but it is funny.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-23, 04:52 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Like I said in my post, I think this depends...

Like I said in my post, I think this depends somewhat on where you live and the local biking culture. I'm pretty sure my LBS would not push a £5k mtb on someone just looking to get started. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-23, 04:37 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Is it a cloudy day again on planet Luddite? Or...

Is it a cloudy day again on planet Luddite? Or are you really from planet Troll?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah it's not quite the same fun riding on some...

Yeah it's not quite the same fun riding on some budget bike that looks like crap, regardless of the objective performance difference. People tend to ride what they can afford at whatever level....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Obviously is a waste of money in that case, but I...

Obviously is a waste of money in that case, but I never thought many people actually believe it does significantly improve their performance. I thought they just liked riding a nice bike and it will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Yep, we are free to simply ignore new stuff if we...

Yep, we are free to simply ignore new stuff if we don't like it. The older standards are supported pretty much forever in one way or another. It's still feasible to service a bike from 20+ years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

And Big Carbon, Big Tubeless in my spare time.

And Big Carbon, Big Tubeless in my spare time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Out of curiosity, do you ever try riding newer...

Out of curiosity, do you ever try riding newer bikes to see how they may actually work for you? I realise you are a committed 3x drivetrain guy, but you might be surprised how good a modern,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

You seem convinced that they are out to get you. ...

You seem convinced that they are out to get you. Now I appreciate innovation and believe that most changes are generally for the better (mtb evolution over the last 20 years has been pretty epic). ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-23, 10:59 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Just put me on ignore

Just put me on ignore
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

I was actually wondering if his comment about...

I was actually wondering if his comment about light weight was being sarcastic, but I expect he was being serious.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-23, 04:50 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Given your bike list and preferences, you don't...

Given your bike list and preferences, you don't strike me as someone who has ever been anywhere near DA 9150.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

One thing ceramic bearings don't like is shock...

One thing ceramic bearings don't like is shock loading. Like for example hitting a pothole. Years ago we tried using them in F1 wheel bearings, but we had some catastrophic failures - obviously the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-23, 04:14 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Along with massively expensive over-sized...

Along with massively expensive over-sized derailleur jockey wheel systems. Although I see the CeramicSpeed one is now reduced to £380 lol.
Maybe the highest cost/Watt saving ever?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-22, 04:29 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Unfortunately for most people going car-free...

Unfortunately for most people going car-free would involve very significant "sacrifices". It certainly would for us for all sorts of reasons. But I'm all for the principle of reducing car...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

I've got about half a dozen spare inner-tubes...

I've got about half a dozen spare inner-tubes that I'm fairly sure will never get used at this point, so I guess those were technically a waste of money. But I suppose that's a bit like paying for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-22, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Of all people to make such a claim.... Your...

Of all people to make such a claim.... Your obsession with how much people spend on cycling specific/branded gear is legendary.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-22, 05:22 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Yep, totally worthless I agree.

Yep, totally worthless I agree.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-22, 02:46 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Sure, but that stark contrast doesn't apply to...

Sure, but that stark contrast doesn't apply to Cafe du Cycliste. They are the embodiment of French cycling style and they make that as obvious as they possibly could throughout their website and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-22, 05:21 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

It's about as French as a French thing from...

It's about as French as a French thing from France can get. Clue is in their name.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-22, 05:04 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

They make quality gear if you like and can carry...

They make quality gear if you like and can carry off their very French style. Definitely not for everyone.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Going back to the original topic I don't see any...

Going back to the original topic I don't see any "real" waste of money in biking or any other hobby that makes you happy. The key is engagement. For example it would be a complete waste of money to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-22, 03:35 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

XL at 5'8"? I'm 6'1" 175 lb and usually M or L in...

XL at 5'8"? I'm 6'1" 175 lb and usually M or L in any decent cycling wear.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

Race fit Club fit Pub fit (tick) I'm...

Race fit
Club fit
Pub fit (tick)

I'm impressed you went as far as actually buying one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 54,933
Posted By PeteHski

£500 OSPWs

£500 OSPWs
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