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| wogsrus |
Posted on 14-08-2013 01:17
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So with the new bike, have both Ultegra and 105 sets. From my short experience, Ultegra better on the flat, 105 better for climbing. Any thoughts?
August is the worse time for riding in Sydney, wind is hurrendous. |
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 14-08-2013 08:49
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aidanvn13 wrote:
Okay, for the MTBers out there:
I'll be getting a new mtb bike! 
It's a Fondriest (!) for 27.5 inch wheel size(!!). I'm not a fan of the 29er wheels, but I want something bigger than 26, so 27.5 is perfect! The bike will weigh a staggering 8.2kgs! Crazy light for a mtb! It'll be complete with a Sram XX1 groupset, so that means 1 x 11 gear ratio! It will also come along with a Formula fork.
Here's a pic of the frame:
I am jealous man, really nice bike. My Specialized 29er (i prefer them, as i am large person and i like them rolling big) weights 13kgs with wheels and all that.
I am two months after that horribly broken collarbone, but i am so missing my mountain bike. I have to discuss it with my doctor. My arm still hurts, but i will ride again and feel no pain,like Rocky in training. 
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| Strydz |
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wogsrus wrote:
So with the new bike, have both Ultegra and 105 sets. From my short experience, Ultegra better on the flat, 105 better for climbing. Any thoughts?
August is the worse time for riding in Sydney, wind is hurrendous.
No buddy thats not how it works at all, Ultegra is a big step up from 105 in all areas. Shimano runs Dura Ace as top of the line then Ultegra followed by 105, Tiagra then Sora. For mine Ultegra is the best bang for the buck and thats what I run on all my bikes. Ultegra also weighs less than 105 so that helps when you get into the hills.
Edited by Strydz on 14-08-2013 09:10
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| Strydz |
Posted on 14-08-2013 09:27
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felix_29 wrote:
Got a nice surprise today, my new bike arrived early. It weighs a bit more than 7kg which is ok considering the size and the pedals (some old Shimano's, my newer ones are on my broken bike 600km away).
Weather is said to be good tomorrow, can't wait to finally ride again after a few month.
Sweet looking ride matey and weighs in pretty light, I like the mavics as well, the roll well and no flex which is great, I run the SL version as a spare set
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
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William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
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| jph27 |
Posted on 14-08-2013 20:36
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The curse of the data sync failed message keeps getting me on Strava. Any other Android users having problems? All I can see of my rides where I had that problem on the app is distance, speed and profile. Annoying, as I wanted my segment times. |
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 14-08-2013 23:48
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Strydz wrote:
wogsrus wrote:
So with the new bike, have both Ultegra and 105 sets. From my short experience, Ultegra better on the flat, 105 better for climbing. Any thoughts?
August is the worse time for riding in Sydney, wind is hurrendous.
No buddy thats not how it works at all, Ultegra is a big step up from 105 in all areas. Shimano runs Dura Ace as top of the line then Ultegra followed by 105, Tiagra then Sora. For mine Ultegra is the best bang for the buck and thats what I run on all my bikes. Ultegra also weighs less than 105 so that helps when you get into the hills. Thats what l would of thought. The bloke l bought the bike of said that he changed some things on the 105 to make it better for climbing. Hoping to go out today to see if there is a major difference, but from what l have felt already, just feels like l have an extra gears to use when climbing. |
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| jacobjc88 |
Posted on 15-08-2013 01:28
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Went out with my buddy yesterday, dam it was tough. The wind was like extreme...Weather conditions in Denmark you know....
https://gyazo.com/...ea1378e6c4
Around 50 km, 26.5 km/h in average, a few nasty hills. I know the pulse is messed up the first 16 minutes - I was waiting for my buddy to show up. Late as always 5th I'm out on a race bike, so I'm a newbie. I don't even know which bike I'm riding it's an older Trek, nvm (: |
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 15-08-2013 04:57
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https://www.strava...791924#_=_
Most climbing by over 260 metres, 30kmph cross wind which has hurrendous in pretty much every direction. Needless to say, l feel ruined. |
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| Bosskardo |
Posted on 15-08-2013 09:42
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Has anyone have experience riding gravel roads with road tires?
I have a 100k race coming up and there is a 3k gravel section. I'm using Michelin clinchers (6-8 suggested pressure) usually at pressure about 7,5. How should I change it to reduce a risk of a puncture?
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 15-08-2013 09:50
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Reduce it just a little (~0,5 bars). I was surprised to learn how much pressure the pros put in theirs for cobble events.
A little less pressure will save a good output on non-gravelled parts and will slightly increase the contact surface on gravel, thus reducing the risk of puncturing (you puncture when the pressure is applied on one particular point, in excess).
Use wider clinchers if you've got some available (25 mm at least), as they work well with less pressure, and preferably rather new ones (a set that doesn't show any cut on the rubber). |
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| Bosskardo |
Posted on 15-08-2013 10:02
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Aquarius wrote:
Reduce it just a little (~0,5 bars). I was surprised to learn how much pressure the pros put in theirs for cobble events.
A little less pressure will save a good output on non-gravelled parts and will slightly increase the contact surface on gravel, thus reducing the risk of puncturing (you puncture when the pressure is applied on one particular point, in excess).
Use wider clinchers if you've got some available (25 mm at least), as they work well with less pressure, and preferably rather new ones (a set that doesn't show any cut on the rubber).
Will try a little lower pressure as it seems most pros use lower pressure for P-R and that should be a little like gravel. Probably won't buy wider tires as this is the only gravel section for the whole year.
Is it just me or is there no clear choice for riding on gravel. I remember that about 5 years ago I rode a stage race with several gravel sections and used some Vredestein tires (suggested to me by a trainer) with really high min/max pressure.
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 15-08-2013 10:12
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jph27 wrote:
The curse of the data sync failed message keeps getting me on Strava. Any other Android users having problems? All I can see of my rides where I had that problem on the app is distance, speed and profile. Annoying, as I wanted my segment times.
Your rides from the last 2 days show up fine on Strava.
I use the Android app aswell. When doing the initial sync I have to leave it for a bit - it usually comes up with data sync failed before finally uploading. Sometimes the app will crash before it has synced, but it remembers the ride and syncs it when i re-open the app
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| niconico |
Posted on 15-08-2013 10:16
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SportingNonsense wrote:
jph27 wrote:
The curse of the data sync failed message keeps getting me on Strava. Any other Android users having problems? All I can see of my rides where I had that problem on the app is distance, speed and profile. Annoying, as I wanted my segment times.
Your rides from the last 2 days show up fine on Strava.
I use the Android app aswell. When doing the initial sync I have to leave it for a bit - it usually comes up with data sync failed before finally uploading. Sometimes the app will crash before it has synced, but it remembers the ride and syncs it when i re-open the app
Ah I see the Strava trend is expanding to these parts too  I've used for about a year starting with using my phone, but now Garmin, which I'm sure you find much more accurate and the Garmin Edge 500 is very affordable
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 15-08-2013 10:34
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SportingNonsense wrote:
jph27 wrote:
The curse of the data sync failed message keeps getting me on Strava. Any other Android users having problems? All I can see of my rides where I had that problem on the app is distance, speed and profile. Annoying, as I wanted my segment times.
Your rides from the last 2 days show up fine on Strava.
I use the Android app aswell. When doing the initial sync I have to leave it for a bit - it usually comes up with data sync failed before finally uploading. Sometimes the app will crash before it has synced, but it remembers the ride and syncs it when i re-open the app
The same happens with iOS, especially the longest rides (120 km or so in my case) take 3 or 4 minute to sync the first time, and come back with an error message about every time. Then I try again and it syncs in 30 seconds or so. |
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 15-08-2013 10:42
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niconico wrote:
SportingNonsense wrote:
jph27 wrote:
The curse of the data sync failed message keeps getting me on Strava. Any other Android users having problems? All I can see of my rides where I had that problem on the app is distance, speed and profile. Annoying, as I wanted my segment times.
Your rides from the last 2 days show up fine on Strava.
I use the Android app aswell. When doing the initial sync I have to leave it for a bit - it usually comes up with data sync failed before finally uploading. Sometimes the app will crash before it has synced, but it remembers the ride and syncs it when i re-open the app
Ah I see the Strava trend is expanding to these parts too I've used for about a year starting with using my phone, but now Garmin, which I'm sure you find much more accurate and the Garmin Edge 500 is very affordable
There's a PCM.daily Strava group too, incase you werent aware!
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 15-08-2013 10:47
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Wore bike pants for the first time today. The difference is profound. |
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 15-08-2013 14:32
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Rival shifter broke on my bike. I hate Sram. |
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| Strydz |
Posted on 15-08-2013 14:57
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wogsrus wrote:
Strydz wrote:
wogsrus wrote:
So with the new bike, have both Ultegra and 105 sets. From my short experience, Ultegra better on the flat, 105 better for climbing. Any thoughts?
August is the worse time for riding in Sydney, wind is hurrendous.
No buddy thats not how it works at all, Ultegra is a big step up from 105 in all areas. Shimano runs Dura Ace as top of the line then Ultegra followed by 105, Tiagra then Sora. For mine Ultegra is the best bang for the buck and thats what I run on all my bikes. Ultegra also weighs less than 105 so that helps when you get into the hills. Thats what l would of thought. The bloke l bought the bike of said that he changed some things on the 105 to make it better for climbing. Hoping to go out today to see if there is a major difference, but from what l have felt already, just feels like l have an extra gears to use when climbing.
That all depends on what ratios you are running i.e 28 tooth rear cog on the back and compact crankset and you will get up any climb out there. I run a reguar crankset 53-39 with a 28 tooth rear cog as a bailout gear and outside of the real steep grades never use it. I will also add the more you climb the better you will get at it buddy 
Edited by Strydz on 15-08-2013 14:58
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 15-08-2013 15:03
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Wow. Since I've climbed in France, now almost 2 weeks ago, I haven't touched a bike anymore. So weird. I don't even want to right now |
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| Strydz |
Posted on 15-08-2013 15:13
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Put money down on a 2013 Giant TCR Advanced SL today running Dura Ace 7900, I have been blown away by how good my current TCR Advanced 1 is so couldn't go past the SL with a hefty price cut. Also wanted a black bike as white can be a real pain to keep looking clean as every mark shows up so that was the final clincher. Will keep my current Giant for general purpose/ wet weather and the SL for fun long ride days.
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/ |
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