May 09, 2015 at 04:13 PM
That being said...anyone recommend a decently priced tubular tire option???
Bicycle Tech/Gear Discussion Thread
May 09, 2015 at 04:34 PM
http://www.merlincycles.com/schwalbe-ultremo-ht-evo-tubular-road-tyre-28-58140.html
$58 for 25 and 22 mm versions of what you had…….so far shipping time over the 3 times I've ordered from them has averaged out to 11 days
$58 for 25 and 22 mm versions of what you had…….so far shipping time over the 3 times I've ordered from them has averaged out to 11 days
May 09, 2015 at 05:06 PM
Whoa thanks!
May 09, 2015 at 05:23 PM
Sadly out of stock
May 09, 2015 at 05:51 PM
Bummer…it looks like they have one in the 25mm but not two
May 09, 2015 at 09:37 PM
Tubulars = outrageous PITA.
My views have strengthened as I recently discovered latex inner tubes. Put a pair in my C24s (23mm) with Schwalbe Ultremo ZX racing tyres and they're bliss. I swear I can tell the difference, although I have no data to back that up. Somehow I swear the wheels feel more 'sticky'. Can I say that?
My views have strengthened as I recently discovered latex inner tubes. Put a pair in my C24s (23mm) with Schwalbe Ultremo ZX racing tyres and they're bliss. I swear I can tell the difference, although I have no data to back that up. Somehow I swear the wheels feel more 'sticky'. Can I say that?
May 09, 2015 at 10:03 PM
May 10, 2015 at 04:07 PM
@yaks
i like the schwalbe ht ultremo tub too. I got mine from world class cycles. I use them as my everyday tub. I put a lot of training miles on them last year and a few races too. They still have some read left, although I am close to retiring them.
i do not recommend conti tubs as they have butyl tubes and a pretty low tpi. Nor challenge road tubs.
so for tubs that ride well but are durable for everyday take that schwalbe or the Vitoria cg or the veloflex roubaix.
the tub vs clincher debate can easily become as unscientific and passionate as the campy vs shimano one, so I will steer clear of it.
i ride tubs all the time because I do not see the merits of carbon clinchers and because of the dumb design of my bike I cannot switch between carbon tubs and alloy clinchers without removing the crankset to change the brake pads. So I just stick with carbon tubulars.
i like the schwalbe ht ultremo tub too. I got mine from world class cycles. I use them as my everyday tub. I put a lot of training miles on them last year and a few races too. They still have some read left, although I am close to retiring them.
i do not recommend conti tubs as they have butyl tubes and a pretty low tpi. Nor challenge road tubs.
so for tubs that ride well but are durable for everyday take that schwalbe or the Vitoria cg or the veloflex roubaix.
the tub vs clincher debate can easily become as unscientific and passionate as the campy vs shimano one, so I will steer clear of it.
i ride tubs all the time because I do not see the merits of carbon clinchers and because of the dumb design of my bike I cannot switch between carbon tubs and alloy clinchers without removing the crankset to change the brake pads. So I just stick with carbon tubulars.
May 10, 2015 at 04:59 PM
According to the Gps I hit a pot hole at 38 mph yesterday and blew out 2 Ultremo's... Going to try and revive them with the Tufo extreme tire sealant... The Calfee latex expresso blew out the holes
meanwhile going to go ahead and move the 25 mm vittoria's over from the aluminum tubs...0h the grief and heartache of it all
meanwhile going to go ahead and move the 25 mm vittoria's over from the aluminum tubs...0h the grief and heartache of it all
May 11, 2015 at 07:47 PM
Giant coming out with an alloy propel
http://www.bikerumor.com/2015/05/07/2016-giant-propel-slr-alloy-aero-road-bike-slips-into-reality/
and the new TCR
http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/05/gallery/pro-bike-lawson-craddocks-new-giant-tcr_369472
http://www.bikerumor.com/2015/05/07/2016-giant-propel-slr-alloy-aero-road-bike-slips-into-reality/
and the new TCR
http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/05/gallery/pro-bike-lawson-craddocks-new-giant-tcr_369472
May 11, 2015 at 07:59 PM
both those bikes look awesome. love the understated color schemes but way more important the stock shimano brakes!
May 12, 2015 at 08:56 PM
The alloy propel is everything. Holy crap.
May 13, 2015 at 01:54 AM
disagree....the TCR makes we want to buy a carbon frame
May 13, 2015 at 12:25 PM
Yacks, you cray dawg! Aero aluminum frames are, how you say in lawnguylandese,"fuckin sick bro!"
May 13, 2015 at 03:28 PM
There is only one right answer to this argument Yacks and Yang...get both
May 14, 2015 at 02:15 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCCK6ChUI1s
May 15, 2015 at 04:09 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NakSgls5yKo
May 17, 2015 at 12:38 AM
After 9 glorious laps...Yack's foray back into the world of carbon tubular wheels has come to a close. Repairing the front is cost prohibitive. You will mention the words "carbon" and "tubular" to me at your own risk. I am grateful for the carbon "crumble zone" that may have saved my bacon after hitting a pothole at 39mph
May 18, 2015 at 11:06 PM
Yacks man, you've got too much beefcake for mere carbon fiber to contain.
May 18, 2015 at 11:28 PM
Guys I wanted to pick up a power meter of some sort for my training bike? I have vector pedals on my race bike but it's a pain in the ass changing pedals back and forth. I don't want to shell for another set of those ridiculously expensive pedals. Any thoughts on a inexpensive yet reliable power meter??
May 19, 2015 at 12:04 AM
Stages
May 19, 2015 at 12:21 AM
Agree, with out team discount, you won't find a cheaper power meter. You will have to realize though that the numbers you get on one power meter will not necessarily be directly comparable.vlad said:Stages
May 19, 2015 at 01:03 AM
Thanks guys. I realize the numbers won't be comparable mark. I just want to be able to keep working with and understanding power.
Where do you get the discount on stages?
Where do you get the discount on stages?
May 19, 2015 at 04:36 PM
As luck would have it, ex-KCC William Doyle-Capitman just told me he has an old SRM he's looking to sell for "a good price." I'll get the deets up on the For Sale thread as soon as he sends me them.
May 19, 2015 at 04:50 PM
Great Jeff thanks.
Jun 01, 2015 at 04:26 PM
I'm having an issue with my new POC chin strap. It keeps slipping. It's a thin strap that goes through the plastic one way, wraps over the plastic bar, out the other way. Works just like my other chin straps, except it's a single piece where all others are double and thick fabric.
When my helmet is on or off, I click the two pieces together, get my finger under it, pull, and the strap slides out. During the race on Saturday, with movement of my head and chin, the strap was loose by the time I was done. My hemet coming off seems like a bad thing.
Anyone else have this issue?
I just emailed POC about it, and think the quickest solution would be to find the specific fit and chin strap length and then sew the overlapping pieces together so there's no movement. Wondering if others have seen this issue.
Jun 01, 2015 at 04:58 PM
Other than my 14 year old son laughing at me and my wife saying the aero Octal looks like a child's helmet, I have had no problem with it - or the chin strap. I used to think the Giro Air Attack looked pretty weird but it's grown on me. Maybe the same will happen with the POC.
BTW, I tested the aero helmet out on Saturday's 5+ hour ride in the heat with Marc and can report that while it felt warmer than non-aero helmets, I did not overheat. I think the regular octal will be a better choice for the hotter days but the aero Octal should be fine on everything but the hottest days.
BTW, I tested the aero helmet out on Saturday's 5+ hour ride in the heat with Marc and can report that while it felt warmer than non-aero helmets, I did not overheat. I think the regular octal will be a better choice for the hotter days but the aero Octal should be fine on everything but the hottest days.
Jun 01, 2015 at 05:08 PM
No issue with my Octal Bruce, although it does feel under engineered with one strand to grab on... Sewing is a smart idea for all helmets, great tip! Cleaning the strap and buckle to get any oil off of there might help.
Jun 01, 2015 at 05:58 PM
No issue with mine on a very short 1hr ride.
On a side note, has anyone used the reflective stickers that came with the helmets?
On a side note, has anyone used the reflective stickers that came with the helmets?
Jun 01, 2015 at 06:31 PM
Maybe it has to do with the size of the helmet or the shape of my face or chin. The helmet is growing on me and I'm lucky to only need a size small, which looks fine.
John, I didn't even think about cleaning the straps. It's certainly possible they're slipping because of whatever machine oil or grease was leftover from manufacturing. I'll give that a shot.
After initially adjusting the strap, I did cut the extra length down and then singed the end of the strap over the gas burner, avoiding the need for an overlock stitch.
But I think I can take it to my local dry cleaners and get a regular lock stitch on part of the overlapping strap. I just need to make sure that's where it's most comfortable, and remember that no one else will be able to use it because it's no longer adjustable. And I can't get fat jowls. . .
The Aero helmet is growing on me. Jeff W and Vlad wear theirs and the helmets are very distinct and look good, and make them identifiable on the course. Not sure what POC did, but they did it right as their designs took me some time to get used to and now I see these are good looking helmets.
Despite this issue, full disclosure on the helmet: I took a recovery ride on Sunday with my usual Bell Volt and stopped my bike 3 times over 50 miles to adjust it. After over a year, it now feels like it just doesn't fit because the POC fits so incredibly well.