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03-18-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 1,387
Posted By Sy Reene

Since it's been said the margins are really low...

Since it's been said the margins are really low on all of this stuff, I imagine then you should be able to just sell the unused longer post back to the shop for say $140 ?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 429
Posted By Sy Reene

Is there a lot of clipping in and clipping out in...

Is there a lot of clipping in and clipping out in Triathlons? I always imagined, but I don't do Tris, that you clip in once, and out once.
03-17-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 291
Posted By Sy Reene

Not sure it makes sense. A delivered bike with a...

Not sure it makes sense. A delivered bike with a seatpost clamp that is marked eg. 6Nm, or stem clamp with some other value. Were the bike's seatpost clamp threads or stem bolts shipped dry or...
03-17-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,712
Posted By Sy Reene

Interesting option here, if it's just for the...

Interesting option here, if it's just for the spring clips:
https://nextcleat.com/#shopify-section-template--21130397778228__home-promotion-1
03-16-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 391
Posted By Sy Reene

These list for about $2 ...

These list for about $2

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x780/1063k_gauge_1021_002_f265f907bc5dabee27feeeb7fc97b914f8a2cf8b.jpg
03-15-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,960
Posted By Sy Reene

GMC Denali bpbtti

GMC Denali
bpbtti
03-15-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,406
Posted By Sy Reene

or they have a smartphone with Uber app on it.

or they have a smartphone with Uber app on it.
03-14-24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By Sy Reene

I guess, when there are corners and it's wet. ...

I guess, when there are corners and it's wet. Otherwise?
03-14-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By Sy Reene

interesting! how about marathoning?

interesting! how about marathoning?
03-14-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By Sy Reene

Well, the shoes obviously. Honestly no idea, but...

Well, the shoes obviously. Honestly no idea, but have the rules on these changed?
03-14-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By Sy Reene

No link, but gotta wonder a little bit, why would...

No link, but gotta wonder a little bit, why would a disc braked TT bike be faster than a rim-braked bike on a typical flat course. Forget the UCI's arbitrary limitations on minimum bike weight for a...
03-14-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 4,878
Posted By Sy Reene

100yd dash?

100yd dash?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 496
Posted By Sy Reene

I'm sure this is an industry-standard set of...

I'm sure this is an industry-standard set of mounting bolts/distance, right?. Look for phone case holders soon :-) Or why not other accessory holders -- minipump bracket, umbrella case, BT...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By Sy Reene

I think he also mentions that hookless issues...

I think he also mentions that hookless issues would be solved by simply building the tires with steel beads. Oh, and bringing a hydraulic tire press with you on your ride for when you flat.
03-10-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,717
Posted By Sy Reene

Similar story -- I just wanted the local Trek...

Similar story -- I just wanted the local Trek shop to install a Stages left crankarm on my Chorus 11s. They didn't have a 10mm with enough extension to do so, eg. this simple ~$20 tool:...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,049
Posted By Sy Reene

MIPS can handle about 1cm of rotation --...

MIPS can handle about 1cm of rotation -- basically the same amount as your scalp anyway. That won't solve for these monstrosities.

Wasn't the removal of rear spikes on helmets and going to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By Sy Reene

Not that I think ETRTO has a lock on fully...

Not that I think ETRTO has a lock on fully understanding everything, but per the same chart referenced earlier, the max PSI for a 30mm tire is supposedly the same as for a 34mm tire, which is 65psi....
03-09-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,483
Posted By Sy Reene

This is bigger than Wavecel. Must be...

This is bigger than Wavecel. Must be revolutionary
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By Sy Reene

not really as you'll calculate from the ETRTO...

not really
as you'll calculate from the ETRTO chart above in post #247, a 32mm tire supposedly should only be inflated to a max of 65psi (450 x .145)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By Sy Reene

From digging around, the 73psi guidance is for a...

From digging around, the 73psi guidance is for a very specific subset evidently (namely tires labelled as 25-29mm). And then using the 'because physics' logic, well maybe you can interpolate that if...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 06:47 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By Sy Reene

To your points above, it seems that many of the...

To your points above, it seems that many of the issues relate to the very wide rim widths being made hookless but for road riding (ie. 25mm ID widths). All of this for the supposed aero benefit....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By Sy Reene

I don't doubt it, but how many have had major...

I don't doubt it, but how many have had major punctures while doing the downhills at 50mph? :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By Sy Reene

So you've had a number of major punctures on...

So you've had a number of major punctures on hookless doing this and it was just fine?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By Sy Reene

I was reminded of this inflation chart that Mavic...

I was reminded of this inflation chart that Mavic had developed -- believed at the time to reflect ETRTO. It is curious to note the max inflation pressures indicated for the wider width wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,033
Posted By Sy Reene

1x Excedrin + 1x Ibuprofen

1x Excedrin + 1x Ibuprofen
03-03-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,276
Posted By Sy Reene

And you can get your nipples in lots of colors

And you can get your nipples in lots of colors
03-03-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,109
Posted By Sy Reene

What tire width did you use?

What tire width did you use?
03-03-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,109
Posted By Sy Reene

Maybe guessing this simplified product page? ...

Maybe guessing this simplified product page?
https://conti-tyres.co.uk/road-and-track/clinchers/grand-prix-5000
03-02-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,109
Posted By Sy Reene

Of course this due to calculated volume, however...

Of course this due to calculated volume, however afaik, nobody takes into account tire height above the rim. Some tire brands measure ~2mm different from one another.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By Sy Reene

That gets closer, but were Zipp 404 Firecrests...

That gets closer, but were Zipp 404 Firecrests only 15mm inside width back then (which was 2014)?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By Sy Reene

Well, yes, but I entered in the test parameters...

Well, yes, but I entered in the test parameters that the aforementioned Silca4b article mentioned. 25mm Conti tires (WAM mentioned of 25.8) and system weight of 190lbs. No 23mm tires. With Zipp's...
02-28-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,396
Posted By Sy Reene

I'd shoot an email off to Canyon and tell them...

I'd shoot an email off to Canyon and tell them your concern, along the lines that you're interested in their bike, but checking inventory of replacement parts, some aren't even listed for sale on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By Sy Reene

However, it is interesting to note, that even...

However, it is interesting to note, that even selecting a tubed setup on Zipps pressure calculator, it suggest only about 85psi for a 25mm tire. They realize anyway that they need to try and make a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By Sy Reene

In this instance, Giant is playing the same...

In this instance, Giant is playing the same marketing game that Zipp does. They created a calculator that works down from the max weight that the wheels can handle and puts the ETRTO max (eg. 73psi)...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,321
Posted By Sy Reene

I think this would be just fine Trek Domane...

I think this would be just fine

Trek Domane Crimson Red (https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/domane/domane-sl/domane-sl-6-axs-gen-4/p/36152/)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 12,317
Posted By Sy Reene

This isn't a bad rundown of the pros/cons of...

This isn't a bad rundown of the pros/cons of hooked vs hookless:
https://www.lightbicycle.com/newsletter/hooked-vs-hookless-bead-type-explained.html
02-24-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 680
Posted By Sy Reene

Oh well.. secretly hoping someone would chime in...

Oh well.. secretly hoping someone would chime in with some knowledge of some obscure Ti rim makers out there ;-)
02-24-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,974
Posted By Sy Reene

Could use TD to mean Terrain Diminishment

Could use TD to mean Terrain Diminishment
02-24-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,974
Posted By Sy Reene

All of this discussion will get pretty muddled...

All of this discussion will get pretty muddled and moot, as virtual gearing comes into the fore. 24 virtual gears now on the One version trainer, plus if you stick a full cassette on such a trainer,...
02-24-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 457
Posted By Sy Reene

That's a new one from ShimaNo

That's a new one from ShimaNo
02-24-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 680
Posted By Sy Reene

Carbon and Aluminum wheels are pretty common. ...

Carbon and Aluminum wheels are pretty common. Steel is pretty rare, and I've never heard of any brand of Ti wheel.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 604
Posted By Sy Reene

Did you track your shipment and have proof it was...

Did you track your shipment and have proof it was received by them?
02-23-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,371
Posted By Sy Reene

Vittoria Revolution Tech ...

Vittoria Revolution Tech
https://www.jensonusa.com/Vittoria-Revolution-Tech-G20-Tire
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 816
Posted By Sy Reene

Maybe contrarian, but probably(?) a pain moving...

Maybe contrarian, but probably(?) a pain moving back n'forth between tubeless tires on the same rim. If you use the same rim for road, I would start by trying tubed setup -- at least you wouldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By Sy Reene

So I guess if I was a buyer, I'd want to know how...

So I guess if I was a buyer, I'd want to know how to identify floor stock that predates the new model vs the fixed newer version. Is there anything visibly obvious to look for?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,998
Posted By Sy Reene

I tried helium infused water. However, every time...

I tried helium infused water. However, every time I said "on your left" the folks in front of me just laughed?
02-10-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,396
Posted By Sy Reene

Yeah, hopefully OP in that thread will get the...

Yeah, hopefully OP in that thread will get the same treatment. Fortunate that Trek now has a newer Gen model that they can replace with.
02-10-24, 09:48 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,396
Posted By Sy Reene

What scares me about Trek...

What scares me about Trek (https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/1288377-2021-domane-gen3-seatmast-seatpost-slipping.html) .. replacement parts don't always solve
02-08-24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,396
Posted By Sy Reene

Someone should start up a website devoted to...

Someone should start up a website devoted to Proprietary Parts Swaps
02-07-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 4,065
Posted By Sy Reene

There are a lot of folks this time of the year...

There are a lot of folks this time of the year indoor Zwifting etc. Lunchtime or before work who enter a 10-12 mile race. It's a pretty good workout that is admittedly hard to easily do for many...
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