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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-15-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 112
Posted By PeteHski

It’s probably more of an overtraining risk if you...

It’s probably more of an overtraining risk if you are doing high volume training. If you feel fine then I wouldn’t worry about it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,332
Posted By PeteHski

Nah, you just bought a bicycle from a reputable...

Nah, you just bought a bicycle from a reputable brand and shop. Anyone being critical of that is quite likely to be a hypocrite unless they live in a cave and forage for their food.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 678
Posted By PeteHski

The OP fancies himself as a style guru.

The OP fancies himself as a style guru.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 402
Posted By PeteHski

More is not really better for either speed or...

More is not really better for either speed or grip. For example if you go 10 psi above the optimum pressure for rolling resistance, you lose a lot more speed than if you go 10 psi below the optimum....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,332
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I don’t believe that a Trek shop would...

Yeah I don’t believe that a Trek shop would refuse to service other brands. It would be dumb not to get as many customers as possible into the shop.

But then again I remember some shops here...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,405
Posted By PeteHski

So we have more choices now than at any time in...

So we have more choices now than at any time in the past. If you want old gear it's out there, but it is not practical for the big manufacturers to keep producing it all forever. The bike industry...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 03:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,405
Posted By PeteHski

I don't recall having choices in the past. There...

I don't recall having choices in the past. There was a time when everything had DT friction shifters and rim brakes. There was no choice. Things move on and you can't expect backward compatibility...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 402
Posted By PeteHski

Modern pressure calculators like SRAM and Silca...

Modern pressure calculators like SRAM and Silca also advise running approx 5 psi less front pressure.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,332
Posted By PeteHski

fify

fify
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,479
Posted By PeteHski

I had a very similar experience to this. ...

I had a very similar experience to this. Tubeless was basically the end of roadside flats for me.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,578
Posted By PeteHski

Wow, that’s Hurricane strength gusts right there!...

Wow, that’s Hurricane strength gusts right there! So riding in conditions like this then?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kwZILs34kNo
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,934
Posted By PeteHski

Are you sure you have that split the right way...

Are you sure you have that split the right way round? IME it is US engineers who usually refer to “dampening” and certainly UK engineers (like myself) refer to “damping”. Both are technically...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 397
Posted By PeteHski

I first bought the Bluetooth version but there...

I first bought the Bluetooth version but there was a problem with the chuck that made it always lose pressure on release. Other users reported the same issue, which was due to the pressure sensor. ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,552
Posted By PeteHski

That has nothing whatsoever to do with the...

That has nothing whatsoever to do with the strength of the bike or drivetrain. Or even cadence for that matter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 397
Posted By PeteHski

The Tattico is literally a solid choice here. Not...

The Tattico is literally a solid choice here. Not the lightest or most compact of mini-pumps (I carry mine on the bottle mount), but it is effective and durable. I have a few other cheap pumps that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 875
Posted By PeteHski

There are already several steps available between...

There are already several steps available between ebike and electric SUV.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,332
Posted By PeteHski

Are there really no other shops in this analogy? ...

Are there really no other shops in this analogy? It would be very odd to imagine a singular shop selling stuff that few people are interested in buying, with no competition. If Trek really is your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,552
Posted By PeteHski

I don’t see any beefier bike designs for low...

I don’t see any beefier bike designs for low cadence riders or vice versa.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-12-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 311
Posted By PeteHski

Why not just go wireless then?

Why not just go wireless then?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,332
Posted By PeteHski

If Trek is only serving 2% of your local riders...

If Trek is only serving 2% of your local riders then there must be another store nearby. If not then it’s not really Trek’s fault.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 875
Posted By PeteHski

The mainstream brands have also been selling...

The mainstream brands have also been selling e-bikes for years.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,332
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I agree the doping was almost mandatory in...

Yeah I agree the doping was almost mandatory in that era and that wasn’t LA’s fault. But his arrogance and conceit was on another level. I guess that was what eventually led to his downfall too. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,834
Posted By PeteHski

It’s all about demand. There are still loads of...

It’s all about demand. There are still loads of new manual cars available in Europe.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,801
Posted By PeteHski

I had to Google this because I’d never heard of...

I had to Google this because I’d never heard of it before. Actually looks fun. Sort of like “large font” table tennis 😂
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 875
Posted By PeteHski

I would have thought this has been true for the...

I would have thought this has been true for the best part of a decade. Have you only just noticed?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,332
Posted By PeteHski

I like Bontrager wheels, but I just can’t imagine...

I like Bontrager wheels, but I just can’t imagine them fitted to anything other than a Trek. It shouldn’t matter but it kind of does to me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:27 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,834
Posted By PeteHski

Yeah I was looking at the Ford website and was...

Yeah I was looking at the Ford website and was disappointed that they have deleted the Model T. They just don’t have any choice these days.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 4,332
Posted By PeteHski

Bike brands tend to conjure up an image and for...

Bike brands tend to conjure up an image and for me the Trek image is brash and arrogant. Lance fitted in very well there 😂

Having said that I would still buy a Trek bike, but they have never been...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 04:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 430
Posted By PeteHski

I think they are interesting, quirky looking...

I think they are interesting, quirky looking bikes. I think it will look much better on some aero carbon wheels. Those shallow alloy rims look out of place.

What cassette does it have with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 04:41 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,801
Posted By PeteHski

I think that’s the same with any sport,...

I think that’s the same with any sport, especially if they were adult learners. But at least with cycling they can still get by for decades. They would probably just give up with other sports if...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 04:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,341
Posted By PeteHski

No I haven’t had any issues with AXS battery life...

No I haven’t had any issues with AXS battery life on my road bike. I always fully charge before a big ride, but otherwise they usually last for a few weeks between charges. My mountain bike still...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,341
Posted By PeteHski

I don’t think that’s really comparable. I just...

I don’t think that’s really comparable. I just don’t like the Shimano wired setup. At least it’s now semi-wireless but still not ideal. A fully wireless solution just eliminates any faffing with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,341
Posted By PeteHski

Each mech has its own small battery, but you can...

Each mech has its own small battery, but you can swap them quickly. So say the rear mech battery fails you can swap over the front mech battery so that you can at least keep the rear mech working....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,552
Posted By PeteHski

For me standing cadence is nearly always lower.

For me standing cadence is nearly always lower.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 04:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,243
Posted By PeteHski

Your wheels are still only a small percentage of...

Your wheels are still only a small percentage of the total weight you are accelerating, even when accounting for rotation.

So if say your total mass was 85 kg and you accelerated at 5 W/kg ie...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,243
Posted By PeteHski

Whenever I read reviews about wheels spinning up...

Whenever I read reviews about wheels spinning up much faster I imagine them detached from the rest of the bike and rider. In this case 200g of wheel mass represents around 0.4% of the total mass...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,341
Posted By PeteHski

That’s what SRAM do and it also provides...

That’s what SRAM do and it also provides redundancy in the unlikely event of a failure.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,552
Posted By PeteHski

Ok, you are right. Increasing slope will...

Ok, you are right. Increasing slope will actually reduce cadence at the same power, but crank torque will increase to maintain power. Maintaining cadence on a steeper slope also requires more crank...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,407
Posted By PeteHski

Well Giant state that you should pop into your...

Well Giant state that you should pop into your local Giant dealer and ask them to weigh the bike you are specifically interested in. Other major manufacturers do actually list bike weights. Do any...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,341
Posted By PeteHski

I know it’s not the end of the world, but Shimano...

I know it’s not the end of the world, but Shimano really should go fully wireless to avoid all these niggles. Getting rid of cables and internal routing should be one of the big advantages of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,834
Posted By PeteHski

So are you suggesting that there are less choices...

So are you suggesting that there are less choices of bikes and components today than at any point in the past? That’s not what I’ve seen in the last 50 years. If I want to buy a bike today there are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,407
Posted By PeteHski

Canyon are good at listing realistic bike weights...

Canyon are good at listing realistic bike weights and they also list all the main component weights in detail. I don’t see anyone complaining about those listings.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,552
Posted By PeteHski

It’s very similar for me. If I stay seated...

It’s very similar for me. If I stay seated coming into a steep climb I do the same as you. If the climb is very short and not seriously steep then I might stand and big ring it over the top. But...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-11-24, 05:22 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,552
Posted By PeteHski

This is indisputable, but doesn’t imply that low...

This is indisputable, but doesn’t imply that low cadence leads to low crank torque. If I ride in a higher gear at low cadence then my crank torque will be higher than if I ride in a lower gear at the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 718
Posted By PeteHski

Gravity is the key difference between riding on...

Gravity is the key difference between riding on the flat and riding in hills. When riding on the flat you require practically no power to overcome gravity at your cruising speed. When climbing, much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 5,834
Posted By PeteHski

Sorry, I didn’t really mean that literally. I...

Sorry, I didn’t really mean that literally. I meant that the difference must be pretty minor, whatever that difference is. I expect it is very subjective as most handling traits are.

Dave Kirk...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,552
Posted By PeteHski

Of course decreasing cadence will decrease power...

Of course decreasing cadence will decrease power in the same gear if the slope is a constant. But if you are maintaining power as the slope increases then pedal force will increase at a constant...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,552
Posted By PeteHski

Pedal force is really what he meant, which is...

Pedal force is really what he meant, which is equivalent to torque in this case.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,552
Posted By PeteHski

I understand your point, but for a given power...

I understand your point, but for a given power output lower cadence is harder on your knees. When you have run out of gears on a steep climb and you still need to produce say a minimum of 250W just...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-10-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 886
Posted By PeteHski

How recently were you competing and in what...

How recently were you competing and in what sport?
Given the recent dark history of cycling, the idea of the likes of Jumbo and Ineos systematically doping their riders today seems highly unlikely. ...
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