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Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 59,881
Posted By PeteHski

How come mine doesn't do that then?

How come mine doesn't do that then?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,690
Posted By PeteHski

If you are riding competitive TTs then the aero...

If you are riding competitive TTs then the aero advantage of slightly narrower tyres might come into play. Otherwise I doubt it matters. Whatever you weigh, lower pressures are going to provide an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 723
Posted By PeteHski

They are very good at vibration damping. When I...

They are very good at vibration damping. When I moved to carbon bars on both my mtb and road bikes I noticed an improvement in this respect. The weight saving I agree is secondary and I didn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 723
Posted By PeteHski

Well my perception of super-cheap, totally...

Well my perception of super-cheap, totally unbranded components is one of complete lottery and it can be assumed that no signficant QC was involved in the process. The best you can hope for is that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-24-24, 04:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 451
Posted By PeteHski

Thread title reminds me of this:- ...

Thread title reminds me of this:-

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81KqOiNgbmL._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-24-24, 04:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,770
Posted By PeteHski

This reminds me of a very wealthy guy I know who...

This reminds me of a very wealthy guy I know who used to say that you could park anywhere you like in London for £50 (cost of a parking ticket at the time - mid 90s). No need to spend money...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 723
Posted By PeteHski

After years of hard riding I would change your...

After years of hard riding I would change your bars anyway, regardless of their provenance and what they are made out of. It's just not worth the bet with componenets that can potentially put you on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 04:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 723
Posted By PeteHski

I guess you think it's all the same stuff, just...

I guess you think it's all the same stuff, just with a different price tag right?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 410
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah at this point the money would be better...

Yeah at this point the money would be better saved toward a better bike. Monitoring your HR and average speeds over your regular routes should show obvious progress at this point. A PM is very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 03:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 723
Posted By PeteHski

I'm pretty sure Topeak doesn't make carbon bars,...

I'm pretty sure Topeak doesn't make carbon bars, so I think it was a typo.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 03:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,690
Posted By PeteHski

For most riders the improvement in ride quality...

For most riders the improvement in ride quality and grip are likely to be more important than any aero differences between them. Lower pressures are also a major advantage when running tubeless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 723
Posted By PeteHski

Carbon bars are great, but not something to go...

Carbon bars are great, but not something to go cheap on for obvious reasons.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-23-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 342
Posted By PeteHski

Course safety management is the only effective...

Course safety management is the only effective solution. That was relatively easy in F1 as the circuits are short and mostly purpose designed. Slower corners, massive run off areas and better...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,467
Posted By PeteHski

Or maybe they simply don't like eating...

Or maybe they simply don't like eating vegetables. I've known a few people like that, although they usually eat fries for their carbs. Millions of people also eat the crappy Western junk diet for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-23-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 410
Posted By PeteHski

Same here. I find power very useful for pacing,...

Same here. I find power very useful for pacing, especially on long climbs. It's also more useful than speed for tracking fitness. But I don't bother with a PM on my mtb where I am more focused on...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-23-24, 04:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,722
Posted By PeteHski

Trainers usually do require a warm-up period...

Trainers usually do require a warm-up period before accurate calibration. So I would say that is probably normal.

I would also check the power at various steady state power intervals eg 100,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 627
Posted By PeteHski

If you are on a very low carb diet and want to...

If you are on a very low carb diet and want to ride further then you need to ride slower to stay in the predominantly fat burning zone. Over time your speed should still improve, but if you go too...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 208
Posted By PeteHski

I have had no issues with the build quality of my...

I have had no issues with the build quality of my 2022 Endurace. It’s a really nice ride and very comfortable, especially with the split carbon seatpost. The integrated carbon bar/stem is also very...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-22-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,467
Posted By PeteHski

A vegan diet is nowhere near as extreme as the...

A vegan diet is nowhere near as extreme as the carnivore diet. It doesn't exclude any of the macronutrients for a start.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-21-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,467
Posted By PeteHski

What intriguing information did you find? I...

What intriguing information did you find?

I had a quick look and quickly dismissed it as a bunch of unqualified pseudoscience and fad diet pushers and cultish influencers. Qualified experts in...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-21-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,467
Posted By PeteHski

Can you provide a credible qualified source which...

Can you provide a credible qualified source which actually supports the carnivore diet?

Eating meat in moderation as part of a mixed diet is quite a different proposition from living...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-21-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,467
Posted By PeteHski

The standard American diet speaks for itself. ...

The standard American diet speaks for itself. It’s a very low bar. The carnivore diet is totally devoid of fibre, so I don’t see that being very healthy in the long run.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 734
Posted By PeteHski

It’s actually more likely that the dropped stay...

It’s actually more likely that the dropped stay frame will have a longer seat tube. Look at the photos in the first post. Most of the modern bikes with full length stays have a steep sloping TT and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-21-24, 04:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 499
Posted By PeteHski

Sounds good. 130-140 mm fork travel is a nice...

Sounds good. 130-140 mm fork travel is a nice compromise too. This kind of bike will be much nicer to ride singletrack than your fatbike.

My 2019 Canyon Neuron has a 67.5 HT and 74.5 ST and can...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-21-24, 03:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 332
Posted By PeteHski

This is an interesting upgrade and something I...

This is an interesting upgrade and something I had never considered before. I love AXS on my road bike, but my mountain bike still has mechanical Eagle X01. I would be tempted to upgrade, but I quite...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-21-24, 03:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,137
Posted By PeteHski

Same here. My last 26” mtb was a 2004 Ventana,...

Same here. My last 26” mtb was a 2004 Ventana, which I rode up until 2015. Like the Turner, it was an iconic bike of the time, but my current 29” Canyon is much better in every regard, especially...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,601
Posted By PeteHski

I think this bike will work pretty well for...

I think this bike will work pretty well for commuting and certainly for light trail riding. But to end up with a $9k XC race bike just to get SRAM AXS and a flat bar is absolutely nuts! But at...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-21-24, 02:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 212
Posted By PeteHski

No problems here. I was on Zwift last night. Mac...

No problems here. I was on Zwift last night. Mac version.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-20-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,467
Posted By PeteHski

The carnivore diet gets a double thumbs down from...

The carnivore diet gets a double thumbs down from the scientist in this Zoe podcast. It’s interesting that there are no credible long term scientific studies of this diet.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 734
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, it’s the top tube slope that matters for...

Yeah, it’s the top tube slope that matters for seat tube exposure.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,192
Posted By PeteHski

This is my idea of a short Z2 ride. I usually...

This is my idea of a short Z2 ride. I usually add a little tempo effort to make it more productive on a relatively short ride like this. This one also included a sprint finish.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 04:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 705
Posted By PeteHski

So why care about how it looks? But anyway,...

So why care about how it looks?

But anyway, I would try to find something that can take at least modern 28c road tyres. Otherwise you will be compromising your future premium tyre choices. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 04:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,118
Posted By PeteHski

I eventually got to the point where I just...

I eventually got to the point where I just stopped using a saddle bag. I figured that I could simply stuff the contents of my Mattone in my jersey pockets and not have any of the hassle. The main...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-19-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 961
Posted By PeteHski

From a TSS point of view it is all just fatigue,...

From a TSS point of view it is all just fatigue, however you slice it. But I don't believe all units of TSS are equal. I know from my own experience that if I rack up 100 TSS in Z2 I need pretty...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-19-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 961
Posted By PeteHski

I agree, but it’s relatively easy to rack up...

I agree, but it’s relatively easy to rack up large amounts of TSS in Z3 if your volume is high. If your volume is relatively low then It doesn’t really matter. I note that pros do most of their...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-18-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 961
Posted By PeteHski

I think this makes sense in the lead up to a...

I think this makes sense in the lead up to a target event. But it is unlikely to be the most efficient or effective method of training all of the time.

For example If your target event included...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 961
Posted By PeteHski

So why not just get the wireless $50 Cateye...

So why not just get the wireless $50 Cateye Strada?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 961
Posted By PeteHski

It sounds like you just had a poor Wifi signal...

It sounds like you just had a poor Wifi signal around your house as 3x Zoom calls is pretty trivial.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,118
Posted By PeteHski

I actually quite like the BOA on my Mattone. I...

I actually quite like the BOA on my Mattone. I prefer it to velcro or buckled straps for this application. But the actual bag itself is not that great as per my previous post.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 734
Posted By PeteHski

Most aero focused bikes will have dropped...

Most aero focused bikes will have dropped seatstays. As for ride comfort I don’t think it is important. I have 2 endurance road bikes and 1 has dropped stays (Giant Defy) and the other has full...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-16-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 961
Posted By PeteHski

For me the fatigue really kicks in when I ride...

For me the fatigue really kicks in when I ride close to FTP or higher for a significant length of time eg a 1 hour Zwift race or a full gas mountain climb. Then I need much more recovery than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,118
Posted By PeteHski

I have a Silca Mattone, but I’m not that...

I have a Silca Mattone, but I’m not that impressed with its lack of water resistance or the zip, which is very sticky when it gets wet and gritty. The BOA works well though and I like the compact...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,657
Posted By PeteHski

About half a dozen. I ride at least 5 times a...

About half a dozen. I ride at least 5 times a week and wash them all together when I run out. The quality stuff lasts for years in this rotation, with little sign of wear and tear. Right now I could...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 6,563
Posted By PeteHski

So you must drive at no more than 5 mph then?

So you must drive at no more than 5 mph then?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,657
Posted By PeteHski

It's obviously a style that you hate, but I...

It's obviously a style that you hate, but I wouldn't call it tasteless.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-16-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 961
Posted By PeteHski

That's actually a pretty high volume that could...

That's actually a pretty high volume that could potentially dial up a lot of unhelpful fatigue without discipline. I've just been re-reading "The Midlife Cyclist" by Phil Cavell and he strongly...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,805
Posted By PeteHski

Most of them are now true to their nominal size...

Most of them are now true to their nominal size on 19 mm internal rims. There was a time not that long ago where some brands were quoting width on narrower rims, which made them much wider on modern...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 05:05 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,657
Posted By PeteHski

Same here and I find them good value in the...

Same here and I find them good value in the sales.

Another brand worth looking at is 7-mesh. I have one of their "cheaper" jerseys and their regular bib shorts and both are Assos level quality....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 04:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 498
Posted By PeteHski

Nothing in it there. It will feel the same in...

Nothing in it there. It will feel the same in terms of geometry.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-16-24, 04:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,132
Posted By PeteHski

You should take note of his tyre choice for this...

You should take note of his tyre choice for this race. 32c Vittoria Corsa Pro tubeless at 52 psi. If only he had your experience he could have been so much quicker on high pressure tubulars.
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