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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,802
Posted By Herzlos

What does the SRAM etap AXS give you that the...

What does the SRAM etap AXS give you that the Shimano GRX600 1x11 (that's already on the FX6), doesn't do?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 415
Posted By Herzlos

There still seems to be a lot of overstock from...

There still seems to be a lot of overstock from the cycling boom over covid, so there are still bikes on sale. Halfords seems to be doing 30% off sales pretty regularly. There's also a lot of bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,860
Posted By Herzlos

I don't entirely understand the argument of going...

I don't entirely understand the argument of going back to a manual bike to improve strength, since e-bikes usually have multiple assist settings and in Europe at least you still need to pedal and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-24, 03:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 747
Posted By Herzlos

Put a sticker or a bit of electrical tape over it.

Put a sticker or a bit of electrical tape over it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,901
Posted By Herzlos

I use one of the charging track pumps. It's...

I use one of the charging track pumps. It's basically got an air chamber you can fill and pressurize up to about 160psi and then unload into the tire, it sometimes takes a couple of attempts but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,348
Posted By Herzlos

I have that bike and it's great especially at...

I have that bike and it's great especially at that price point. Decathlon have replaced it over here with a 2x10 Microshift instead for the same price point but they still seem to have stock of 105...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 03:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,742
Posted By Herzlos

It's only 1 summer, better to get the work done...

It's only 1 summer, better to get the work done now and heal up so you can enjoy next summer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,766
Posted By Herzlos

Who's the target market for an anniversary...

Who's the target market for an anniversary groupset?

I can see the merit getting something like a Dura-Ace gold plated for display, but it'd cost a fortune and wouldn't appeal to many people.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-19-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 5,522
Posted By Herzlos

Walmart can probably buy enough parts to get...

Walmart can probably buy enough parts to get Shimano to provide them with custom stuff. It'll be real Shimano but it'll be built as cheap as possible.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,825
Posted By Herzlos

You're much better getting some hands-on advice...

You're much better getting some hands-on advice here, as your comfort is going to be very depending on your condition, hands, etc. Either via getting a bike fit or visiting a sports physiotherapist....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-23, 05:07 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,303
Posted By Herzlos

There are a lot of bikes with cheaper rotors than...

There are a lot of bikes with cheaper rotors than 105 so I wouldn't worry about it especially if they are your first set of discs.

Above that level a lot of it's about weight saving, so more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-23, 04:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 403
Posted By Herzlos

I'd have a look at see if there are any used bike...

I'd have a look at see if there are any used bike charity places near your start and end point - most biggish cities should have them, then see if you can buy a couple of bikes at the start and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-30-23, 05:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 686
Posted By Herzlos

What's your commute like in terms of hills,...

What's your commute like in terms of hills, traffic, distance and your fitness?

The fixie is going to be lighter, easier to maintain and have less to go wrong, but will suck if you're doing a lot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,022
Posted By Herzlos

You can understand the difference between an...

You can understand the difference between an addict needing food to avoid starving, and a man who makes nearly double the national average salary trying to use a food bank to buy a bike that costs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-23, 07:21 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,022
Posted By Herzlos

That's just not how it works, and I see this...

That's just not how it works, and I see this argument all the time by chancers. Admittedly usually teenagers who try that "Hey dad I spent all my money on cigarettes and can't afford rent, can you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,022
Posted By Herzlos

Absolutely. Food banks are for people in actual...

Absolutely. Food banks are for people in actual food poverty. Not having money for food because you bought a brand new bike is not actual food poverty. You can always sell the bike.

Food banks are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-23, 03:35 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,022
Posted By Herzlos

Whilst I'm baffled by the idea that the cheapest...

Whilst I'm baffled by the idea that the cheapest thing in the shop was a badly set up $3k carbon Willier, that's not really the point in this stack of crazy.

I do want to address this pretty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-23, 05:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,171
Posted By Herzlos

There's nothing wrong with the gap; there must be...

There's nothing wrong with the gap; there must be thousands of bikes with that exact combination covering thousands of miles a day.

It sounds like your front deralleur isn't set up properly, as it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,940
Posted By Herzlos

It's mostly down to the rider. Wout Van Aert was...

It's mostly down to the rider. Wout Van Aert was annihilating people's road bike records on a city rental bike - a hugely heavy dutch style:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,628
Posted By Herzlos

The lock/unlock symbol indicates that the clutch...

The lock/unlock symbol indicates that the clutch is disengaged, which means the chain won't be as tight. That shouldn't have any impact on the shifting though.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-23, 03:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,803
Posted By Herzlos

the eBay price reflects the fair market value for...

the eBay price reflects the fair market value for someone buying a bike on eBay, which is a subset willing to buy a bike sight unseen and have it shipped.

Not that there's much better metric given...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,313
Posted By Herzlos

Sorry, I mean between brands. So for a given...

Sorry, I mean between brands. So for a given class of car, if you take the badges of can you expect anyone to tell the difference between a SUV made by BMW, Audi or Mercedes? Or an econobox made by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,313
Posted By Herzlos

Given each manufacturer wants to stand out as the...

Given each manufacturer wants to stand out as the provider of the best bike, and the retaillers want everything in stock to sell, I think it's pretty likely that everything will converge on what is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-23, 05:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,138
Posted By Herzlos

Scam accounts are searching marketplace for...

Scam accounts are searching marketplace for keywords. I've had it on a few completely different items.

They seem to be of 2 main formats:

1. I'll send a courier with cash. I suspect the outcome...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-23, 02:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,355
Posted By Herzlos

It's not a bad idea, loads of other manufacturers...

It's not a bad idea, loads of other manufacturers sell reconditioned items. It'd (presumably) take a lot of the risk out of buying carbon components from a random person, since I assume the bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-23, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 948
Posted By Herzlos

This seems to mostly be a niche geometry thing...

This seems to mostly be a niche geometry thing for taller (6'4"+) riders, so I don't think it's going to become a common size.
We'll just likely see more tyre sizes across a range:

XS, S = 650b...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-23, 03:36 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,579
Posted By Herzlos

And to someone who isn't bike smart, they may...

And to someone who isn't bike smart, they may work in that the gears change, the bike stops, and they put air in and it stayed inflated for the 5 seconds they were looking at.

Or are you saying...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,009
Posted By Herzlos

The clicking noise sounds like it's not engaged...

The clicking noise sounds like it's not engaged smoothly on a gear, which usually means the cable tension isn't quite right.

You can upgrade the components for a smoother experience but adjustment...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-23, 03:05 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,579
Posted By Herzlos

OR more excitingly, they'd ride it like that....

OR more excitingly, they'd ride it like that. Your idea of rideable and theirs may not be the same.

I think every bike I've bought used has at least needed a servicing, occasionally a new tire and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 909
Posted By Herzlos

Is there a definitive answer on hanging a bike with fluids?

I've regularly seen claims you can't hang a bike with hydraulic brakes or oil in the suspension, because the fluids will leak out or something.

Is there any merit to it? Should I try to keep the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-23, 06:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 950
Posted By Herzlos

Just score a mark on your seat post just above...

Just score a mark on your seat post just above the frame (with a screwdriver or knife, you just want to mark the paint), then dropping and raising it should be trivial. Or if you can raise the seat,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,699
Posted By Herzlos

Another option if you have wall space but aren't...

Another option if you have wall space but aren't allowed to make holes, is to get a wall rack that leans against the wall rather than attaches to it:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-23, 02:11 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,699
Posted By Herzlos

Can you change the bike for a folding one and...

Can you change the bike for a folding one and bring that in?
Is there any kind of communal area like a bin shed or drying area or even a stairwell you'd be allowed to park it in?
If you leave it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 417
Posted By Herzlos

I was surprised by the limit too, especially...

I was surprised by the limit too, especially since the pressure must depend on the size to an extent - more square inches at the same pressure means more force - but I guess the rim contact area is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-23, 04:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 417
Posted By Herzlos

What wheel setup would you use?

So I've purchased a new set of wheels that I absolutely don't need because they were 75% off and 400g lighter than my existing set. The justification is that I've got a spare set of tires and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-23, 02:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 290
Posted By Herzlos

Given that's a current model, have you asked...

Given that's a current model, have you asked Orbea or the place you bought the bike?

Google says its a Boost 12x148 rear axle, so the only thing to worry about is the thread pitch which you can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-23, 06:21 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,636
Posted By Herzlos

I quite like cycling indoors because I can stick...

I quite like cycling indoors because I can stick a movie on and watch whilst I'm spinning away. I couldn't handle it otherwise, even with music it'd get dull after an hour or so.

Outside it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-23, 05:56 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,088
Posted By Herzlos

To be fair I'd rather it predicted rain and was...

To be fair I'd rather it predicted rain and was dry than it predicted dry and it rained. At least I'd be prepared.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,647
Posted By Herzlos

Right up to the moment they do. And a used...

Right up to the moment they do.

And a used helmet in good looking condition is probably fine though definitely better than nothing. It's normally impact or age that weaken them, and at least it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-23, 01:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,765
Posted By Herzlos

You can't see it whilst the bike is moving, and...

You can't see it whilst the bike is moving, and barely see it if it's not either. It has a purpose - to prevent a misadjusted shift off the bottom gear in a cassette and into the spokes, which would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-23, 03:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 296
Posted By Herzlos

If there's a local bikeshop near you then you can...

If there's a local bikeshop near you then you can see if they can straighten it for you, which should be cheaper than replacing the whole thing. It could be as simple as the spoke tension.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-23, 03:00 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 20,368
Posted By Herzlos

There's a reason that friction shifting is...

There's a reason that friction shifting is nonexistant on newer bikes beyond some niche cases like time trial bikes, and that's ease of use. I started on friction shifting and certainly found that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,347
Posted By Herzlos

If you've got more details then you have to share...

If you've got more details then you have to share instead of leaving us hanging...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,347
Posted By Herzlos

Oh it's definitely worthy of criticism and at...

Oh it's definitely worthy of criticism and at least sloppy business, but I just don't think the bike was deliberately stolen.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-23, 06:05 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,347
Posted By Herzlos

It's not necessarily dishonest, if it's a small...

It's not necessarily dishonest, if it's a small shop with an unofficial consignment deal with the OP, it's possible they just lost track of it. You'd hope they'd remember, but we're talking about a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-23, 02:57 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,347
Posted By Herzlos

Out of curiosity, how long passed between you...

Out of curiosity, how long passed between you giving them the bike on consignment and you asking about it? You mention forgetting about it and winter, so I'm assuming we're talking about about 6...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-23, 02:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,974
Posted By Herzlos

What would that make something below entry level,...

What would that make something below entry level, then?



Indeed, but high volume doesn't mean low quality either, it just means you're more likely to find complaints or snobbery.
Plucking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-23, 03:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,974
Posted By Herzlos

You're trying to distinguish "bottom end" from...

You're trying to distinguish "bottom end" from "entry level" implying that the bottom end is something that should be ignored for everyone, and claiming they are terrible. As I said, there are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-23, 03:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,974
Posted By Herzlos

You'd need to add a front derailleur with...

You'd need to add a front derailleur with shifter, and change the crankset out. Depending on the size of the seat tube you may have difficulty mounting one.

You could of course just change the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,974
Posted By Herzlos

That's hardly fair, there are any awful lot of...

That's hardly fair, there are any awful lot of Tourney bikes out there working just fine. You seem to be implying that they are substandard but they are fine for most people in most cases.
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