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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-24, 04:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,521
Posted By The_woo

Can anyone recommend some insoles available in EU...

Can anyone recommend some insoles available in EU size 50 (wide) that have a properly high arch?

I've been using the g8 adjustable insoles with the maximum arch height, rearmost position for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,809
Posted By The_woo

Kinesis Fend-off aluminium mudguards are the...

Kinesis Fend-off aluminium mudguards are the nicest I've ever had, and they come with generous mudflaps too - essential to not spatter your drivetrain, shoes and anyone riding behind you with muddy...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-22, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,110
Posted By The_woo

Had the same problem with a set of Pirelli...

Had the same problem with a set of Pirelli Cinurato Velo setup tubeless.

bad batch. Replacement pair are fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-22, 04:57 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,156
Posted By The_woo

They also mysteriously don't test any Kask or...

They also mysteriously don't test any Kask or Abus helmets.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-22, 04:38 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 47,135
Posted By The_woo

Hutchinson Fusion 5 Performance tyres roll OK but...

Hutchinson Fusion 5 Performance tyres roll OK but are sadly lacking in puncture protection compared to GP5000 et al. I've not had so many unsealable punctures as I had in a few weeks with the fusion...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-15-22, 03:31 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 97,735
Posted By The_woo

Apart from anything else, the body's ability to...

Apart from anything else, the body's ability to cool itself is far better when not covered in a layer of fat; less likely to overheat in summer, less sweat, less hydration needed.
Just in general...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-08-22, 03:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,695
Posted By The_woo

I feel for you all. I recall this custom...

I feel for you all.

I recall this custom frame https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akmd5ud4CYo coming up as one made specifically to suit exactly the OPs' situation. It looks very extreme / wrong,...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-07-22, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By The_woo

The broam is a very relaxed geometry with very...

The broam is a very relaxed geometry with very big stack vs reach.

2 types of bike that might feel similar:

1. Other gravel bikes with a relaxed, adventure focus rather than a racy performance...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1,366
Views: 68,243
Posted By The_woo

ZFC suggests YBN chains are the best for waxing &...

ZFC suggests YBN chains are the best for waxing & longevity. Some models actually come with no factory grease on them at all.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-22, 04:17 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,878
Posted By The_woo

"All else being equal" is the part that half the...

"All else being equal" is the part that half the people in this thread are missing.

People don't gain watts for every extra lb they weigh, and there are obviously huge variations in power and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-22, 05:38 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,772
Posted By The_woo

I don't get it, I hardly ever use trim at...

I don't get it, I hardly ever use trim at present, and it only makes a difference when cross-chained as far as I can tell. When are you noticing the difference?

The ability to shift up and down...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 04:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,802
Posted By The_woo

https://trustproducts.co.uk/products/trust-long-la...

https://trustproducts.co.uk/products/trust-long-lasting-aluminum-free-extremely-effective-deodorant-for-underarm-odour-protection

This deodorant is a game changer for life in general, not quite...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 04:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 900
Posted By The_woo

IRC Boken. WTB Byway.

IRC Boken.
WTB Byway.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-22, 04:19 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,592
Posted By The_woo

Isn’t the main benefit of tubeless (for road...

Isn’t the main benefit of tubeless (for road anyway) meant to be a lower rolling resistance? That’s certainly the reason for pro teams to start using it at Paris-Roubaix etc.

Puncture sealing...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-17-22, 04:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,057
Posted By The_woo

My advice: Wait a while till you're down to 300...

My advice: Wait a while till you're down to 300 or something, but for right now buy a recumbent style gym quality exercise bike that'll allow you to burn significant calories and improve fitness...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-17-22, 04:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,682
Posted By The_woo

You want hubs with a steel axle, so Shimano or...

You want hubs with a steel axle, so Shimano or Miche.

I'm the same weight - I went with handbuilt wheels, 32/36 spokes from a UK builder, using MIche Primato hubs and H Plus Son Archetype rims....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-22, 04:07 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,024
Posted By The_woo

The only benefit is to know how **** it is to...

The only benefit is to know how **** it is to bonk, and what the signs are so you can avoid it.

You're putting out weak power and feeling ****, your training will be garbage vs putting out full...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-22, 03:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,103
Posted By The_woo

I think there's more scope in my idea: a gruesome...

I think there's more scope in my idea: a gruesome slasher / revenge horror movie about a wronged cyclist who saw their SO / friends killed by idiot motorists wreaking bloody revenge on them using a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,294
Posted By The_woo

Worth noting I think that the Silca calculator is...

Worth noting I think that the Silca calculator is for measured tyre width, not the number it’s sold as.

Some brands are a couple of mm wider on most rims, may be more for modern wide rims.

If...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,726
Posted By The_woo

I get toe overlap on both my XL endurance bike...

I get toe overlap on both my XL endurance bike and. XL gravel bike. Thanks size 50 feet!

Its worse just now with mudguards on, and my cleats are also far back based on bike fit advice. But it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,544
Posted By The_woo

With the weather that weekend hydrodynamics might...

With the weather that weekend hydrodynamics might be more relevant!



Ultimately the cobbled sections are too short compared to the rest of the race to bother with the extra weight. Grade 4/5...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-21, 02:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,544
Posted By The_woo

They very clearly are on the optimal bikes for...

They very clearly are on the optimal bikes for that course, at least the ones with isospeed. Carbon bars make a difference, as do the seatpost and latest frame geometry. Despite the rough surface,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,951
Posted By The_woo

Hmm, not sure I'd put it like that. It's more...

Hmm, not sure I'd put it like that.
It's more that the Liv branding has been successful marketing wise.

There are very few options to buy a new bike that's not at least 'tubeless ready' these...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-21, 03:46 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 9,951
Posted By The_woo

For an example, go watch the olympic mountain...

For an example, go watch the olympic mountain biking - a guy lost his podium place from his tubeless tyre unseating far into the race.





Dynaplugs aren't sold locally to me, promoted or...
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