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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 478
Posted By PeteHski

Yes, I was going to say the same. I’m not...

Yes, I was going to say the same. I’m not sensitive to Q-factor, but I hate rubbing crank arms. The +4 mm Shimano pedals are enough for me. With the standard pedals I have to offset my cleats to the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-17-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,131
Posted By PeteHski

Not that often in the big picture. Basically...

Not that often in the big picture. Basically only when riding at full race pace. I typically do half a dozen endurance events per year, which are mostly timed centuries on hilly or mountainous...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,563
Posted By PeteHski

Yep, your cheap aluminium hybrid is probably a...

Yep, your cheap aluminium hybrid is probably a better choice for use with a kickstand. A bit like using a tow hitch is better on an old truck rather than a supercar.

So what have you finally...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 378
Posted By PeteHski

Well said. I would wager that most of the...

Well said.

I would wager that most of the clowns who ridicule indoor training don’t actually ride more outdoors anyway. All the strongest outdoor riders I know also ride indoors too. They are...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-17-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,069
Posted By PeteHski

So maybe VO2 max could actually be a predictor of...

So maybe VO2 max could actually be a predictor of your income level within a population and vice-versa.

On a personal level I just try to maintain my VO2 max as best I can and hope that it helps...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 360
Posted By PeteHski

I’ve yet to experience this problem with Force,...

I’ve yet to experience this problem with Force, so it’s not that simple. There is obviously something going on, but it doesn’t appear to affect all users. Maybe I’m in the minority, but I doubt it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 04:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 68
Posted By PeteHski

What is this? Is it just a Zwift cheat or does...

What is this? Is it just a Zwift cheat or does it have some useful purpose?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,252
Posted By PeteHski

If you want to step up on puncture resistance...

If you want to step up on puncture resistance then try Pirelli Cinturato Velos. They are still reasonably fast and very grippy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-24, 02:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 221
Posted By PeteHski

I assume you mean because of the Zwift price...

I assume you mean because of the Zwift price increase right? I like Rouvy and have used it on and off for a few years. It is particularly good for real life recon rides. But I find Zwift better...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-16-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,069
Posted By PeteHski

That’s what I was wondering too. The income...

That’s what I was wondering too.

The income vs longevity is interesting. Is that just a reflection of your access to medical resources which may extend your life? Would VO2 Max predict the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-16-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,131
Posted By PeteHski

I recently did a 2 week test with a glucose...

I recently did a 2 week test with a glucose monitor and my responses were completely normal.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-16-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,131
Posted By PeteHski

The difference now is that they are not into huge...

The difference now is that they are not into huge carb loading off the bike. In fact they pretty much starve themselves off the bike when training for a Grand Tour. The old-school Italian approach of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 478
Posted By PeteHski

I also use the Shimano +4 mm road pedals to avoid...

I also use the Shimano +4 mm road pedals to avoid my heels rubbing on the crank arms - because my feet naturally toe out a little. Other than that I’m not too fussed about Q-factor.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 378
Posted By PeteHski

It’s quite a price jump, but I was surprised it...

It’s quite a price jump, but I was surprised it stayed at the same price for so long (7 years I think). I’ve tried most of the other major apps (including the free ones) over the last few years, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 378
Posted By PeteHski

Don’t you just love it when ignorant people tell...

Don’t you just love it when ignorant people tell you what you should do 😂
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 668
Posted By PeteHski

I don’t think about them at all.

I don’t think about them at all.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,180
Posted By PeteHski

$9k gets you a top tier Canyon Aeroad CFR. Or...

$9k gets you a top tier Canyon Aeroad CFR. Or you could spend half that and still get very close on performance by dropping down a couple of build tier levels. You don’t need DuraAce or Red to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,180
Posted By PeteHski

I think if it wasn’t for the UCI regulations we...

I think if it wasn’t for the UCI regulations we would see a lot more high-end road bikes today without seatstays or traditional front triangles. We see more design variation in tri-bikes (eg Cervelo...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-16-24, 03:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 352
Posted By PeteHski

Is it me, or is this thread just a bit weird? 😂

Is it me, or is this thread just a bit weird? 😂
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 02:29 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,252
Posted By PeteHski

If you are getting that many flats then maybe...

If you are getting that many flats then maybe your tyre choice is not ideal.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 02:14 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 4,563
Posted By PeteHski

Looks like we are on bike D now 😂

Looks like we are on bike D now 😂
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-15-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,069
Posted By PeteHski

As I understand this, it’s not so much your VO2...

As I understand this, it’s not so much your VO2 Max today that matters, but how that value extrapolates forward to old age and ultimately death. Once your VO2 Max drops below a certain minimum then...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-15-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,131
Posted By PeteHski

That’s a bold statement right there. So may I ask...

That’s a bold statement right there. So may I ask what qualifies you to make such a judgement? You appear to be highly invested in this subject and have some pretty strong views, so it would be...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-15-24, 04:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 306
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, I definitely aim for peaks at my target...

Yeah, I definitely aim for peaks at my target events and take it easy for periods of recovery. I have a base level of fitness that I try to maintain all year round, but I can only rise above that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,829
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah, the CarBack doesn’t appear to offer any...

Yeah, the CarBack doesn’t appear to offer any real world advantages over the similarly priced Varia. despite claims of longer detection range and lane position. The Varia seems more sorted, which is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,829
Posted By PeteHski

You might find this review video useful. He...

You might find this review video useful. He mentions the lateral lane detection on the Trek, but he didn’t think it was effective and that feature only works with the phone app, not cycle computers. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 731
Posted By PeteHski

This ^^ If you are confident about the...

This ^^

If you are confident about the seller’s claim of pretty much zero mileage, then it should be a very simple fix eg cable index barrel adjustment. New chain or something like a bent RD...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,085
Posted By PeteHski

+1 That is a lot of sustained climbing and a...

+1
That is a lot of sustained climbing and a 1:1 ratio will be very welcome on those 10% ramps and even when tapping away up those long, long relatively shallow climbs. People often underestimate...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 306
Posted By PeteHski

Do you feel like you can handle more volume or...

Do you feel like you can handle more volume or intensity? How well do you recover from your current regime of volume and intensity? If you feel super fresh then increasing either or both should get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,252
Posted By PeteHski

Dynaplug is the premium option for plugging...

Dynaplug is the premium option for plugging tubeless tyres. Fitting a tube should be your last resort, something I have never had to do.

I do carry a couple of spare valve cores and a remover,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,103
Posted By PeteHski

Such belts already exist, but I have no...

Such belts already exist, but I have no experience of them.

https://www.veercycle.com/products/split-belt-pro#:~:text=The%20Split%20Belt™Pro,%2C%20responsive%2C%20and%20worry%20free.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,252
Posted By PeteHski

I carry that very kit in my car and actually had...

I carry that very kit in my car and actually had to use it for the first time ever just a few weeks ago. It was hard work with the wheel on the car (rear tyre puncture near inside edge) but it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,252
Posted By PeteHski

+1 I can’t imagine it being a permanent...

+1
I can’t imagine it being a permanent solution like a self-sealed or plugged tubeless tyre usually is. But I have no personal experience with sealant in tubed tyres, so I could be wrong.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 632
Posted By PeteHski

They are not actually suggesting you do that....

They are not actually suggesting you do that. They are talking about an ideal scenario, which is to eat your meal at least 3 hours before riding. If that is not practical then you have to make a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 04:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,982
Posted By PeteHski

This is more of a reflection of your local...

This is more of a reflection of your local population than it is about “electric craft”. These idiots were always lurking around before they had e-bikes-/scooters. You are just more aware of them...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 04:30 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 2,829
Posted By PeteHski

A bike radar is one of those tech products that...

A bike radar is one of those tech products that you really need to try for yourself before making up your mind either way. I was curious enough to purchase a Varia RTL515 a couple of years ago and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,252
Posted By PeteHski

The difference with road tyres is that the...

The difference with road tyres is that the optimum running pressure (lowest rolling resistance) should be high enough to avoid pinch flats regardless. But you are correct in saying that you could...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,252
Posted By PeteHski

With road tyres, pressure is related far more to...

With road tyres, pressure is related far more to tyre width/volume than whether or not tubeless. For the same width tyre, the recommended pressures are within a few psi for tubed vs tubeless.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,252
Posted By PeteHski

Not my problem. If the puncture is big enough...

Not my problem. If the puncture is big enough then IME it is easy enough to find and plug. I think the OP had an edge case where they managed to keep riding anyway. I prefer the option of plugging...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-13-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,044
Posted By PeteHski

FFS give them some credit! GT and Ineos are...

FFS give them some credit! GT and Ineos are hardly newbies at this. Maybe you should write them a letter explaining how to race a TT properly. Pog won because he’s practically unbeatable right now...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-13-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,044
Posted By PeteHski

Very interesting thanks. I’m thinking these hubs...

Very interesting thanks. I’m thinking these hubs will finally kill off the FD on higher end bikes once they go mainstream.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,470
Posted By PeteHski

I don’t see much correlation between my weight...

I don’t see much correlation between my weight and how much riding I do. For me it’s all about the calories. Cycling massively improves my aerobic fitness and general wellbeing, but good nutrition...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,252
Posted By PeteHski

Sealant is more effective when tubeless since...

Sealant is more effective when tubeless since there is no ultra-thin walled tube to seal. Dynaplugs wouldn't work either with a tube.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-13-24, 04:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,495
Posted By PeteHski

I think that’s a very good point. It’s one of...

I think that’s a very good point. It’s one of the reasons why I spend a lot of time training indoors or riding off-road. Anecdotally, I have noticed that it’s often the very high volume riders (eg....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-24, 03:36 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 3,252
Posted By PeteHski

I’ve been running tubeless road tyres since 2020...

I’ve been running tubeless road tyres since 2020 and only had a single roadside flat, which I sealed with a Dynaplug (2x actually as it was a wide cut). Every other puncture has self-sealed without...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 03:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 632
Posted By PeteHski

I would also pay attention to your hydration...

I would also pay attention to your hydration first thing in the morning. Chug down a couple of glasses of water when you wake up and then keep sipping a bottle before the ride. I agree with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,230
Posted By PeteHski

I wouldn’t stress over any advertising claims. I...

I wouldn’t stress over any advertising claims. I didn’t say it was okay for Trek to get the weight that far wrong. If a bike manufacturer lists weight for a specific spec then it should be correct. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,230
Posted By PeteHski

I don’t think Trek has any good excuse for...

I don’t think Trek has any good excuse for advertising this bike 1 lb underweight (if actually true) but I wouldn’t stress over it if I was in the market for this type of bike. I haven’t even...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,014
Posted By PeteHski

That’s useful to know thanks. But don’t forget...

That’s useful to know thanks. But don’t forget about custom screen setups in Connect IQ. Those can have all manner of custom fonts and graphics. Although that would require a lot more work if you...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 566
Posted By PeteHski

Maybe you should measure the angle then and...

Maybe you should measure the angle then and report back. But if it really is anywhere near 14 degrees (how did you derive that value?) then you need a serious rethink about your whole position on the...
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