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Forum: Commuting
11-23-22, 02:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,667
Posted By wilson_smyth

How do Schwalbe Marathons ride compared to Continental GP5000 (too many punctures)?

I have Continental GP5000 32mm on my commuter. they are lovely tires, very comfortable, and I feel a bit quicker on them when pulling off from traffic lights.
But with the winter weather Im getting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,827
Posted By wilson_smyth

I considered converting it at one point, but it...

I considered converting it at one point, but it works very well as it is right now and i really dont think it would function as well with drops. Its the best version of what it can be and ill enjoy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,827
Posted By wilson_smyth

Thanks! The SL was picked more from lack of...

Thanks! The SL was picked more from lack of choice last March. It was the only bike in my size in the area (and i checked half a dozen bike stores). its quick away from the lights and very responsive...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-21, 02:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,719
Posted By wilson_smyth

Galibier. They make cycling clothing that works,...

Galibier. They make cycling clothing that works, looks good and is very keenly priced. Heir wet/cold weather stuff is amazing, designed for northern europe weather and really functions.

Their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-21, 10:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,827
Posted By wilson_smyth

Thanks for the advice all. Regarding my...

Thanks for the advice all.

Regarding my accurate measurements, my inseam is actually about 64cm and the height is pretty much on point at 165cm.
I always classified myself as quite short, being...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-21, 01:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,827
Posted By wilson_smyth

OP Here: Thanks for the replies everyone, some...

OP Here:
Thanks for the replies everyone, some great expertise.
Sounds like the only sure way of knowing if a bike is comfortable is to have a ride on it. Unfortunate given the situation these days...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-21, 05:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,827
Posted By wilson_smyth

Hi, thanks for the reply. The cube is a 50cm in...

Hi, thanks for the reply.
The cube is a 50cm in their sizing chart.
The canyon is indeed a 2xs
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-21, 04:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,827
Posted By wilson_smyth

two different companies recommend very different bike geo - help understanding size

with lack of availability i am exploring purchasing a bike online.
Im finding various companies recommend vastly different geometries and id appreciate some help and expertise understanding this.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,452
Posted By wilson_smyth

For all the new cyclists who are a bit uncertain of themselves

This is for the new people uncertain of themselves and also for the seasoned cyclists.
This man knows the truth.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL THE NEW CYCLISTS DURING COVID, AND a Note to Experienced...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-21, 07:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,319
Posted By wilson_smyth

Update from OP: pushed the pistons back in...

Update from OP:

pushed the pistons back in again with a tire lever, put the wheel back on and used cardboard from a business card as a spacer between the pads and disc to center the caliper on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-21, 02:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,319
Posted By wilson_smyth

Thanks! By ”one spin" I mean a trip out on the...

Thanks! By ”one spin" I mean a trip out on the bike, for an hour , but I see how that can be misconstrued to one spin of the wheel!

I'm pretty sure it's not a bend/buckle but i will.look at how...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-21, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,319
Posted By wilson_smyth

slight rubbing on front disc of Shimano BR-MT200 breaks

I have a bike with a set of Shimano BR-MT200 disc breaks.
Recently there has been a very slight rubbing on the front disc. The breaks are not spongy and still feel sharp and quick to stop.
I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
04-07-21, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,749
Posted By wilson_smyth

Galibier Mistral Pro. Good down to -4 on its own...

Galibier Mistral Pro. Good down to -4 on its own and with a base layer and jersey can easily go far lower.
I have thier Mistral foul weather jacket and its boarderline magic, its waterproof and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-21, 10:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,151
Posted By wilson_smyth

Newtonian physics is incorrect, its not how the...

Newtonian physics is incorrect, its not how the universe works. Its good, in so far as it provides formulas that can explain forces acting on matter. Its not correct though, as was proven when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-21, 02:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,151
Posted By wilson_smyth

This is what you said. Note the word every. You...

This is what you said. Note the word every.
You already backtracked and said some elements with a very short half life are not here.
We also discussed how 4 elements were added as recently as 2016...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-21, 06:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,151
Posted By wilson_smyth

4 new elements were added to the periodic table...

4 new elements were added to the periodic table in 2016, only 4 years ago. Prior to that, would you have thought the table contained all elements in the universe?

The table contains all common...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-21, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,166
Posted By wilson_smyth

Ive taken the info from this thread, done...

Ive taken the info from this thread, done research, learned a lot and also have more questions than ever!
One key issue is that i have a flatbar hybrid that cube describe as "xs-50" (reach 389,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-21, 11:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,166
Posted By wilson_smyth

very useful information, thank you. Sways me...

very useful information, thank you.
Sways me away from purchasing online, although there's zero stock anywhere in the country.
Even trying to purchase in store, there is no bike store that will let...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,166
Posted By wilson_smyth

thanks for the info all, very helpful! ...

thanks for the info all, very helpful!


Yes, im aware of this, Ive had the flat bar for about a year, but ive found myself adding inner bar ends to make my hands more comfortable, and so thinking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-21, 08:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,166
Posted By wilson_smyth

Bike size described as "50cm" but none of the measurements are 50cm!

I have this bike (link here (https://www.cube.eu/en/2020/bikes/road/road/sl-road/cube-sl-road-race-iridiumngreen-2020/)).
I have the small, which they say is 50cm and It fits me pretty perfectly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-21, 11:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,505
Posted By wilson_smyth

Look on the bright side, if you already have a...

Look on the bright side, if you already have a bike, then you have a bike!
The shortage is preventing you spending more money on something you may not critically need!

Thats how im looking at it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 05:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,786
Posted By wilson_smyth

phone and powerbank mount

Using a phone for navigation on an 8-10 hour cycle and it just wont hold up.
Id like to see what mounts people use to attach their phone and ideally a powerbank to the front of a bike?
Lot of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-21, 08:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,219
Posted By wilson_smyth

Depends on temperature, wind and rain. Ive been...

Depends on temperature, wind and rain.
Ive been on a few -2c cycles this winter.
Ive learned to start off colder than i like as i always warm up within a few mins. If i wrap up so that im...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,524
Posted By wilson_smyth

To close this off, I've ordered a set of...

To close this off, I've ordered a set of Continental GP 5000 32mm. Coming from a 40mm nobly tire I have no doubt they will be very different, hopefully in a good way and durability wont suffer too...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-13-21, 02:23 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,778
Posted By wilson_smyth

Normally this is can be true for some, if they...

Normally this is can be true for some, if they don't care about warranties, but not these days. in Europe the bike to work scheme is tax back up to 1k, so effectively 500 euro off any bike over 1k....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,524
Posted By wilson_smyth

Thats unfair and rude. I am both responsible and...

Thats unfair and rude. I am both responsible and competent enough, i have time limitations that necessitate that i do what i can to avoid punctures, i.e. kids need to be picked up.
Ive been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-21, 10:16 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,524
Posted By wilson_smyth

Im not ignoring it. reviews have said the...

Im not ignoring it. reviews have said the almotions are a nice ride and very durable. outside of buying a set and trying them out, that's all i have to go on.
Im also ok with sacrificing a bit of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,524
Posted By wilson_smyth

Schwalbe lists my G-Ones at 480g...

Schwalbe lists my G-Ones at 480g (https://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/schwalbe-g-one-allround). (40-266)
They list the marathon almotion v guard ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,524
Posted By wilson_smyth

Supprisingly Very difficult to get in Europe!

Supprisingly Very difficult to get in Europe!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-21, 04:00 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,524
Posted By wilson_smyth

OP here again. I was one click away from...

OP here again.

I was one click away from buying a set of schwalbe almotions but a a number of forum posts across the internet mentioned that although they are super quick when up to speed, they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,524
Posted By wilson_smyth

I've been looking at bicyclerollingresistance but...

I've been looking at bicyclerollingresistance but I'm a little skeptical of the results. The test seems very different to real world usage. It's a very curved surface, which IMO causes a smaller...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,524
Posted By wilson_smyth

will slicker tires make a notable difference?

I have what could be considered a flatbar gravel bike (https://www.cube.eu/en/2020/bikes/road/road/sl-road/cube-sl-road-race-iridiumngreen-2020/). its light, nippy and has 40mm schwalbe G-one All...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By wilson_smyth

Not sure which version I have. They just say...

Not sure which version I have.
They just say gone Allround rg.
They came on a bike I got last year.

I understand the update was in 2017 meaning I probably have the newer version, but can't be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-21, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By wilson_smyth

schwalbe g-one allround - some poor reviews, but i like them!

I have a set of schwalbe g-one allround (raceguard) 40mm tires on my bike. I dont have much experience with different tires but ive really enjoyed them.
Ive a few thousand km on them, and so far not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-21, 09:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,779
Posted By wilson_smyth

OP, Everyone will tell you what specifically...

OP, Everyone will tell you what specifically worked for them, but you have your body with its own nuances.
Go see a specialist to figure out what the remedy is for you.

Otherwise you will end up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-21, 04:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 440
Posted By wilson_smyth

Have Schwalbe G-One Allround, Kevlar, 40-622 been discontinued?

I cant find the 40mm wide Schwalbe G-One Allround, Kevlar, 40-622 anywhere nowdays. Anyone know if they have been discontinued? They are a cracking tire and be a shame if they were not about anymore.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,846
Posted By wilson_smyth

what lock do you carry on a long cycle?

When i go for a cycle of any reasonable length, i dont want to carry a 1kg+ U lock, but i also occasionally need to grab a snack/coffee or use the facilities.
As i generally cycle alone, i cant...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-21, 10:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,042
Posted By wilson_smyth

With the renewed "lockdown", I think this will be...

With the renewed "lockdown", I think this will be pushed out a bit. Im not too worried really as id rather do it with slightly longer days, leave at 6am, giving me 12 hours of light which should be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-21, 09:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,042
Posted By wilson_smyth

Terrain should be varied, and take in a lot of...

Terrain should be varied, and take in a lot of scenery & castles.
Bike and tire choice are already set, what i have will have to work!
kind of a flat bar road bike. very comfortable although i...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-21, 08:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,042
Posted By wilson_smyth

great advice from everyone, thank you!

great advice from everyone, thank you!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,935
Posted By wilson_smyth

advice comparing gear ratios: shimano 105 and GRX

looking for a general commuter bike. Not going to be a master of anything but will hopefully be reasonable in a few areas.
Commuting, with weekend leisure cycles, some being on trails. This narrows...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-21, 03:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,042
Posted By wilson_smyth

Planning first time trip of 160km in a day

Im planning a cycle of 160km in a single day. ive done a few 4 hour+ cycles, but estimate this will be about 11 hours including rests.
The route is not very difficult, its all roads, no major...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,386
Posted By wilson_smyth

This is truth. Ive had entry level road bikes &...

This is truth.
Ive had entry level road bikes & hard tail mountain bikes, both of which i enjoyed, both of which were stolen.
Got knocked down and lost the taste for cycling for 10 or so years....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-22-20, 04:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,864
Posted By wilson_smyth

For any spin more than 5 mins from home: ...

For any spin more than 5 mins from home:

-spare tube.
-self adhesive patch.
-super small saddlebag pump(still allows 90psi)
-multi tool Inc chain breaker.
-chain link
-cable ties

May...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-20, 03:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 481
Posted By wilson_smyth

Thanks for this info! Both arrows facing the...

Thanks for this info!
Both arrows facing the same way so its BSA.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 481
Posted By wilson_smyth

Thanks for the info, bike is a cube sl road race,...

Thanks for the info, bike is a cube sl road race, think they're German.

https://www.cube.eu/en/2020/bikes/road/road/sl-road/cube-sl-road-race-iridiumngreen-2020/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 481
Posted By wilson_smyth

Do i have a bbr60 b or bbr60 I bottom bracket ?

There are two versions of the bbr60 Shimano hollowtec bottom bracket.

BSA:
Shell Width: 68 mm
Manufacturer Part Number: I-SMBBR60B

ITA:
Shell Width: 70 mm
Manufacturer Part Number:...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-15-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,384
Posted By wilson_smyth

2020 Cube SL Road race. Got to avoid public...

2020 Cube SL Road race. Got to avoid public transport during the pandemic, but as im mostly WFH, it has become my primary mode of exercise.
Had an entry level road bike (Lapierre ) and hard tail...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-20, 05:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,159
Posted By wilson_smyth

budget of maybe 350 dollars tops. moving map...

budget of maybe 350 dollars tops.
moving map not necessary, just to view my route after i get home with various stats.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-20, 05:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,159
Posted By wilson_smyth

which cycle computer?

I cycle for fitness, not competitively, generally in urban areas, some off road gravel trails.
Google maps on my phone just is not accurate enough, it misses large sections of a spin and shows me on...
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