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Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 494
Posted By tempocyclist

I've never seen anything besides a bolt-on top...

I've never seen anything besides a bolt-on top tube bag being used, but I guess you could mount a rear racing bottle cage if you really wanted.

I have an XLab Pocket 200 on my Checkpoint. It's...
03-13-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 272
Posted By tempocyclist

How do you find out about teams and/or join a...

How do you find out about teams and/or join a team?

I've been dabbling a little bit with indieVelo for a while now, mostly pace bots and sometimes my TrainingPeaks workouts.
03-11-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,257
Posted By tempocyclist

I've noticed pretty much every gravel race (or...

I've noticed pretty much every gravel race (or event/ride) around here has been won on road pedals also - BUT - there is pretty much no walking or dismounting for these top guys and gals (Unbound...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-24, 05:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 976
Posted By tempocyclist

I also find the top hood buttons a little tricky....

I also find the top hood buttons a little tricky. Maybe it's my hand size? I have them set up to change up/down the cassette, but like you I rarely use them.
03-09-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 677
Posted By tempocyclist

I was told I was 1cm too small... 😟🫣

I was told I was 1cm too small... 😟🫣
03-07-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 444
Posted By tempocyclist

Trek just dropped their TREKFEST annual sale...

Trek just dropped their TREKFEST annual sale (here anyway) so there will likely be some good discounts! Both are great bikes, but I'm partial to the Emonda out of those two.

PS: Madone! 😁
03-06-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 218
Posted By tempocyclist

I often hear small rocks (I assume) being flicked...

I often hear small rocks (I assume) being flicked up and hitting the underside of the downtube and bottom bracket area. My Checkpoint has a piece of screw-on plastic "armour" in that area to protect...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,043
Posted By tempocyclist

The question must be asked... How many watts will...

The question must be asked... How many watts will it save me? 😁
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 525
Posted By tempocyclist

Dave Arthur just dropped his YouTube video on the...

Dave Arthur just dropped his YouTube video on the new TCR. I haven't watched it as I'm not all that interested, but here it is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlfRYdEPH-U

There's probably a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 08:25 PM
Replies: 1,277
Views: 60,038
Posted By tempocyclist

Luckily there's an Australian supplier, but yes...

Luckily there's an Australian supplier, but yes they can be a little tricky to find! Potentially you might need to go international if there's nothing in your locality, shipping shouldn't be too bad...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 1,277
Views: 60,038
Posted By tempocyclist

^ That. Not the cheapest option, but very handy! ...

^ That. Not the cheapest option, but very handy!

I use the Wippermann Connex quick links on all my bikes. Reusable, plus no need for a quick link removal tool as it's easy to do by hand.
02-28-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,442
Posted By tempocyclist

I use a compressor to seat all my tubeless tyres....

I use a compressor to seat all my tubeless tyres. Is it necessary? Not on all combinations, but it makes life easy.

My compressor cost about the same as a good-quality track pump with tubeless...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1,277
Views: 60,038
Posted By tempocyclist

Yeah sometimes it's simply not worth the...

Yeah sometimes it's simply not worth the additional effort and expense (in turps / meth) to clean a very greasy old chain! I've done it once or twice on chains that weren't too bad and it still took...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,321
Posted By tempocyclist

Is it dumb? Maybe. Should that worry you? No. ...

Is it dumb? Maybe. Should that worry you? No.

You want a bike in your garage that makes you go "phwooaar I wanna ride that today!" every time you look at it. If the other colour doesn't do that...
02-21-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 504
Posted By tempocyclist

A few I listen to (or watch) quite a lot of the...

A few I listen to (or watch) quite a lot of the time are:

Roadman Cycling Podcast

The NERO Show Weekly Whinge Cycling Podcast

The WILD Ones (Cade Media)

The GET FAST Cycling Podcast...
02-20-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 4,217
Posted By tempocyclist

The market is probably pretty small, but I'd bet...

The market is probably pretty small, but I'd bet a 50th anniversary 12-speed Dura Ace RIM BRAKE MECHNAICAL groupset would sell well enough.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 326
Posted By tempocyclist

I just eyeball the position and adjust in small...

I just eyeball the position and adjust in small increments until it looks about right.



^ But that is a far better solution. 😁😁😁
02-17-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,474
Posted By tempocyclist

^ I had a similar experience. The one and...

^ I had a similar experience.

The one and only time I've used pickle juice was deep into a gravel race. I'd already had a small cramp and was coming up to a nasty climb. I downed a bottle of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1,277
Views: 60,038
Posted By tempocyclist

That's what I do. I switch chains after around...

That's what I do. I switch chains after around 300km, which is likely quite conservative. I then rewax 3-4 chains at a time.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1,277
Views: 60,038
Posted By tempocyclist

Grab a coffee and watch the video below. Start...

Grab a coffee and watch the video below. Start from around 5 minutes 45 seconds.

https://youtu.be/diMxFwB6GBQ?si=fg2OOxwtYdtqKdBo&t=345

Ignore the chain stand part for now, I just hang mine off...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1,277
Views: 60,038
Posted By tempocyclist

This site -...

This site - https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/wax-instructions/ - has a bunch of resources, ranging from simple instructions right through to deep dives.
02-14-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 825
Posted By tempocyclist

Leg Waxing is Sublime. But it concerns me...

Leg Waxing is Sublime.

But it concerns me that it is less prevalent amongst mountain bikers.

😁
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 584
Posted By tempocyclist

Potentially yes, but for the sake of simply...

Potentially yes, but for the sake of simply running 5psi less I wouldn't risk it.
02-12-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 953
Posted By tempocyclist

None of the platforms I know of offer pay per...

None of the platforms I know of offer pay per distance models. It would be tricky to implement with the usual crop of payment gateways that are used, same as pay-per-ride.

With FulGaz...
02-08-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 12,447
Posted By tempocyclist

Nah, it's when you break out the drill... 😁

Nah, it's when you break out the drill... 😁
02-07-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,254
Posted By tempocyclist

And as predicted, the Zwift Hub has been...

And as predicted, the Zwift Hub has been discontinued.

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/resigns-series-discontinued.html

DM me for next week's lottery numbers... 🤪
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,737
Posted By tempocyclist

I guess we'll never really know, and top 30 is...

I guess we'll never really know, and top 30 is still a boss of a rider.

Pre any TdF victories he still dominated. He was the National Sprint Triathlon champion twice as a teenager, and was the USA...
02-06-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,254
Posted By tempocyclist

I'd say they probably are going negative on the...

I'd say they probably are going negative on the trainers. I wouldn't be surprised to see them get out of the trainer business completely, and open up the Hub/Click single-gear Bluetooth protocol for...
01-10-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,543
Posted By tempocyclist

^ I use ZWO Factory also. It's super user...

^ I use ZWO Factory also. It's super user friendly and it's FREE! That means I have more money left over to throw out the door... 😂





Probably a few. I had another glance at my list and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 1,277
Views: 60,038
Posted By tempocyclist

That's brilliant. The wax would last a lot longer...

That's brilliant. The wax would last a lot longer on kid's bikes too I assume as they likely don't ride as far or hard.
01-09-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,543
Posted By tempocyclist

Just for kicks, I had a glance down the list of...

Just for kicks, I had a glance down the list of people I follow on Strava and did a count, 65% of them are subscribers.

Whether that means they get value out of the subscription, or road cyclists...
01-09-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By tempocyclist

That's a classic for sure! Good find.

That's a classic for sure! Good find.
01-09-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,543
Posted By tempocyclist

I like the clubs and many of the rides around...

I like the clubs and many of the rides around here are posted on Strava clubs, plus posts about local events, road dangers, etc. All of that is in the free version.

I pay, but I'm not exactly sure...
01-09-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,958
Views: 427,514
Posted By tempocyclist

Some cracking summer weather down here in the...

Some cracking summer weather down here in the South! Early morning gravel rides... 😎
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-24, 11:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,603
Posted By tempocyclist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBLDDlRcKec

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBLDDlRcKec
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-24, 10:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,603
Posted By tempocyclist

Those limited edition custom painted Palace...

Those limited edition custom painted Palace collaboration framesets went for more than double that on their own, so... 🤷‍♂️
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-24, 12:58 AM
Replies: 1,277
Views: 60,038
Posted By tempocyclist

I've not had any luck finding in-stock reusable...

I've not had any luck finding in-stock reusable 12 speed quick links here. It's why my 12-speed bike is the only one without a hot waxed chain still... 😞
12-30-23, 12:09 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,646
Posted By tempocyclist

I'm getting around 15-20 FPS with indieVelo on my...

I'm getting around 15-20 FPS with indieVelo on my machine. Using a "gaming" laptop, but it is getting long in the tooth now plus my internet speeds are not the best.

Waiting to test the Android...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,138
Posted By tempocyclist

I had 10-speed Ultegra Di2 for almost ten years...

I had 10-speed Ultegra Di2 for almost ten years and never updated the firmware. It worked, so I left it well alone! 😂 I have kept my newer 11-speed Di2 firmware up-to-date though, for no particular...
12-17-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 340
Posted By tempocyclist

SAFA Brian has a load of POV style road cycling...

SAFA Brian has a load of POV style road cycling videos: https://www.youtube.com/@SAFABrian

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH-kqdzTgqE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9PiAXJRDIY

They're...
12-14-23, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 862
Posted By tempocyclist

I zero offset before every ride. When I switch on...

I zero offset before every ride. When I switch on my Garmin it pops up a "Calibrate Power Meter" option, so I tap it. Takes 5-10 seconds.




The Garmin in theory should only report the number...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 42,529
Posted By tempocyclist

Can confirm. I can hit a decent w/kg sprint and...

Can confirm. I can hit a decent w/kg sprint and have won a couple with good tactics and a little luck, but my max is nowhere 1000 watts... 😞
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 224
Posted By tempocyclist

Looks a little bit like their old blue 7005...

Looks a little bit like their old blue 7005 winter training bike.
12-08-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By tempocyclist

It's certainly not enough for me to upgrade from...

It's certainly not enough for me to upgrade from my original V1 NEO, not exactly a slew of new features. Shipping with a cassette is a nice touch if you're on 11-speed (no choices).

If you're in...
12-03-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,456
Posted By tempocyclist

Yes. And 99% of the ride videos are filmed...

Yes.

And 99% of the ride videos are filmed from a bike, making them very realistic (the Ironman courses are filmed from a car or motorbike).
11-30-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 506
Posted By tempocyclist

If you're after tri advice and info you'd...

If you're after tri advice and info you'd probably be best hitting up a tri-specific forum ... SLOWTWITCH TRIATHLON FORUM (https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1/)
11-22-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 698
Posted By tempocyclist

A thirty second Google search shows they're...

A thirty second Google search shows they're around EURO 4000 - 5000.

http://whike.com/en/pagina/37/prices (http://whike.com/en/pagina/37/prices)
...
11-18-23, 12:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 826
Posted By tempocyclist

The main advantage for me is puncture protection,...

The main advantage for me is puncture protection, especially on rougher/sharper gravel.

A number of times I've finished a route and spotted a couple of drops of sealant on the frame or a small bit...
11-16-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,427
Posted By tempocyclist

I had to Google "Scrapple" to figure out what it...

I had to Google "Scrapple" to figure out what it was!

Oh and I tend to pop in a new tube, then take the old one home to patch later in the comfort of my garage.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,374
Posted By tempocyclist

I've got a BikeBoxAlan hard case. I reckon I...

I've got a BikeBoxAlan hard case. I reckon I could drop it out of the airplane and it'd be fine... 😂
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