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Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,635
Posted By Sy Reene

They do say Red is fastest.. but I'm unsure you...

They do say Red is fastest.. but I'm unsure you want this in a brake pad...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 802
Posted By Sy Reene

No, I don't think they are, but I've never...

No, I don't think they are, but I've never videotaped a side-shot of myself. Though, eyeballing, that guy's heel I think is well over 5cm higher than the pedal, no? I think my knee bend though is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 802
Posted By Sy Reene

5cm sounds like a lot. However, just a little...

5cm sounds like a lot. However, just a little going up on the ball of my foot, it really doesn't feel like much at all to bring my heel off the ground by 5cms

Maybe difference between the setups...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 802
Posted By Sy Reene

Yes, I think so. Maybe I can get another 1/2" if...

Yes, I think so. Maybe I can get another 1/2" if I really wedge it up there.
Not sure what old formulas you're referring to though. Just a quick browse, Canyon, Cannondale, Specialized, and Giant,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 05:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 802
Posted By Sy Reene

I've figured that since I use Speedplays, if...

I've figured that since I use Speedplays, if anything the cleat stack height is less than a non-factor.
03-24-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 554
Posted By Sy Reene

Are the neighbors ok with you riding thru their...

Are the neighbors ok with you riding thru their backyards?
03-24-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 350
Posted By Sy Reene

Nominal size differences vs reality, are often a...

Nominal size differences vs reality, are often a function of Euro brands offering 7 sizes of fit, and US-centric brands only offering 5-6.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 802
Posted By Sy Reene

I never thought so.. eg. wear 34" Levi jeans, but...

I never thought so.. eg. wear 34" Levi jeans, but typically 32" dress pants to fall just at the top of the foot. Interwebz provide a 2.2:1 as average ratio of height to inseam. 188cm height/2.2 =...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 802
Posted By Sy Reene

Yup. FWIW, overall height is 188cm

Yup. FWIW, overall height is 188cm
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 802
Posted By Sy Reene

I don't know honestly. It would make my saddle...

I don't know honestly. It would make my saddle top though about even height-wise with my bars. Saddle has been at this height for probably 10yrs+. No knee or leg pains, but just thought it curious...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 802
Posted By Sy Reene

Saddle Height Formulas / Rules of thumb

A quick google return yields these 3 approaches for determining saddle height (snapshot below). Yes, I realize that these are starting points etc, but it's worth pointing out that, I actually get...
03-24-24, 06:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 625
Posted By Sy Reene

This. Get good stuff on sale, rather than...

This. Get good stuff on sale, rather than mediocre at full price.

BIBS ON SALE...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-24, 06:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 944
Posted By Sy Reene

fwiw, Pirelli has the 4S versions of their tires...

fwiw, Pirelli has the 4S versions of their tires that are specifically made to offer a bit better grip.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,843
Posted By Sy Reene

Just don't join this ride, or We're Going to Yell...

Just don't join this ride, or We're Going to Yell at You (https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/200479-we-re-going-yell-you.html?ispreloading=1)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,444
Posted By Sy Reene

Well, yes you're correct. But I think Dave's...

Well, yes you're correct. But I think Dave's point is that for a professional cycling team that runs support vehicles, there really is no reason to choose clincher tires (tubeless) over tubulars, or...
03-23-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,367
Posted By Sy Reene

For any of the 19 sizes, from Merlin, you could...

For any of the 19 sizes, from Merlin, you could then pick your trim level for a complete. This is how it should still be IMO. Have final assembly of frame with component group done at the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,444
Posted By Sy Reene

Are you referring to circumstances though where...

Are you referring to circumstances though where you all had support vehicles, which presumably could have had an inexhaustible supply of backup wheels already set up with tubular tires on them? What...
03-23-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 756
Posted By Sy Reene

It seems a bit deceptive, doesn't it, to sell...

It seems a bit deceptive, doesn't it, to sell these as Bontrager brand items :foo:
...
03-23-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 756
Posted By Sy Reene

Any way to use one of these by itself to lock...

Any way to use one of these by itself to lock frame, plus both QR wheels to a fixed rack or post? I'm thinking you'd still need something like this to secure the other wheel.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,444
Posted By Sy Reene

T = Tubular BHTC = Tubed (Behind The Times...

T = Tubular
BHTC = Tubed (Behind The Times Curmudgeon)
TSS = Tubeless Straight Side
TC = Tubeless Crochet
03-23-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,367
Posted By Sy Reene

The good ole days.. ...

The good ole days..

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03-22-24, 12:08 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 3,954
Posted By Sy Reene

Possible. The 2-pack of the Challenge Strada TLRs...

Possible. The 2-pack of the Challenge Strada TLRs for $78 I would try if I was actually in the TL tire-buying market right now.
03-22-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 506
Posted By Sy Reene

I'm not sure how any table can be reliable. ...

I'm not sure how any table can be reliable. Unless you know for certain that X brand only always uses Y-sized bolts that are made out of Z material. Aren't torque specs at least partially (if not...
03-22-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 908
Posted By Sy Reene

for non generic, but really not too much more...

for non generic, but really not too much more money, 3M 8898 or 8896 strapping tapes are often mentioned for tubeless setup.
03-22-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 3,954
Posted By Sy Reene

Lot of comparison between bike and car tires. ...

Lot of comparison between bike and car tires. Much easier to question why Conti bike tires are much more expensive than other brands' premium tire.
I was going thru this page at Excel. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,444
Posted By Sy Reene

Next up.. rebel against proprietary seatpost...

Next up.. rebel against proprietary seatpost shapes and screwy clamping mechanisms.
03-18-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,367
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: 27
Views: 687
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: 21
Views: 506
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: 2,810
Posted By Sy Reene

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

Interesting option here, if it's just for the spring clips:
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03-16-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 473
Posted By Sy Reene

These list for about $2 ...

These list for about $2

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03-15-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 4,080
Posted By Sy Reene

GMC Denali bpbtti

GMC Denali
bpbtti
03-15-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 3,824
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: 5,452
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: 5,452
Posted By Sy Reene

interesting! how about marathoning?

interesting! how about marathoning?
03-14-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,452
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: 5,452
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: 5,452
Posted By Sy Reene

100yd dash?

100yd dash?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 585
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: 562
Views: 16,444
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: 1,823
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: 1,184
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: 562
Views: 16,444
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: 1,676
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: 562
Views: 16,444
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: 562
Views: 16,444
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: 562
Views: 16,444
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: 562
Views: 16,444
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: 562
Views: 16,444
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: 562
Views: 16,444
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...
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