This is super interesting, and every time I try to think of something clever to say about why you should watch it, I come up short. What can I say that isn’t already in the title. Just watch it already.…
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August 18, 2020
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Andrew Van Til
I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a fan of integrated seatposts (ISP), but until today my objections pivoted mostly around the lack of flexibility they impart to consumers. Once you cut that ISP, the bike is personalized to you; assuming you got it right and didn’t accidentally cut it too short (DOH!). Once it’s shortened, it’s no longer possible for anyone who’s taller that you to ride the bike. Which impairs the…
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August 14, 2020
Price isn’t about greed, so much as demand.
I really enjoyed this video breaking down some of the new bike offerings from the major brands. It was super interesting to hear Peak Torque’s thoughts on the bikes, right up to the point where he started waxing about the beauty of rim brake bikes, and banging on about how top-end bikes are too expensive. The first thing is mostly rubbish; although, if you like your rim brake bike, that’s totally cool.…
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August 14, 2020
Huh? I thought that feature was perfect already….
I’ve complained about Garmin’s FTP calculator before; both here, and on the Garmin forums. Of course, no one from Garmin had anything to say about it, but the community was pretty clearly in one of three camps: “[blindly] accept the [flawed] truth it gives you”, “if you don’t like it, turn it off”, “nothing’s wrong, move along”. Interestingly, it does appear that there was something to the complaint though, as is acknowledged…
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August 14, 2020
Canyon Crash Replacement: is it worth it?
I’ve written before about my own experience as a 2nd-hand owner of a Canyon bike after breaking my frame, but I thought it would be interesting to document another story. This time, the story of someone who is actually covered by Canyon’s crash warranty. This is the story of a Local Apex Predator and his Canyon Ultimate CF SLX. Here goes. The damage in the photos below was caused when the fully…
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August 14, 2020
Castelli Fast Feet Aero Sock
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August 13, 2020
If there was ever any doubt, AERO IS KING!
If you haven’t already read the Shaving Time post, go do that. Will save me the trouble of repeating myself too much. For those that couldn’t be bothered, the TLDR; is that there’s a local ITT, I’ve been playing with different kit, setups, etc. The latest test was a multi-combo; two big changes: a much lower body position + aero wheels, and two minor: aero socks (rubbish) + 1200 lumen headlamp (it…
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August 11, 2020
Pioneer SBT-Series Power Meter Magnet Template
That is of course a lie. I want it, you want it, everyone with a BSA bike wants it. But, holy %#^&*, that’s an expensive BB. I’m sure it’s magnificent, but I’ll be sticking with my completely consumable $25 Dura-ace BB-R9100 thank you very much.…
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August 10, 2020
Specialized S-Works Power Cranks Broken
It’s never great when something breaks, but when that thing is an expensive power meter, it really sucks… In this case, it’s the right side power meter – which while everything looks good in the Specialized Power Cranks app, just isn’t reporting any power. My “solution” so far has to been to remove the battery from the right crank, and just run one-sided, so at least the left-side doubles the power and…