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I am a rower. Wattages on an "erg", an indoor trainer, are easy to measure. Here are some examples of wattages that I generate on an erg: 1 minute = 475w 7 minutes = 340w 20 minutes = 260w I'm not sure what my FTP on a bike is, but it is probably in the range of 260/0.95. Of course, I am not...

Here's my smashed tubular carbon Bontrager wheel. Going down a modest slope, my Silvio S30 started uncontrollable oscillations and the front wheel ran into a curb. That was one year ago, and I still haven't replaced it and started riding again. Got to get it done.

Do you mean a "stem riser"? Perhaps I should look into that. With an X-seam of 47.5", I find on my Silvio S30 that I have to bring the handlebars back toward my chest in order that my knees won't hit the bars. That leaves me with very bent elbows, which are probably not very aero. If I could...

Cliff, I'm using the SRAM Force medium cage with a similar 10-speed setup.

As I age, now 65, I have noticed that cross-sports fitness doesn't seem to happen like it used to. I am in great shape for rowing right now, but it seems to have very little impact on my fitness for cycling or running. I have to do the sports-specific training regularly in all sports I want to...

Oakland PD is totally useless. I had a robbery IN PROGRESS at my business, they didn't send anybody for 3 hours. For something like a bike crash, they won't send anybody. Just file your report online, at least that works and is not too difficult.

No, that's not what I mean. Correct, there is no field repair with tubulars. All you have to do is take off the old (flat) tire and put on your spare. There is enough glue or tape to hold the tire on the rim. It's not a good permanent solution, but it should be good enough to finish your ride...

I don't understand. You're talking about Schwalbe Pro One's, which are tubeless. You can have catastrophic failure on tubeless, just the same as tubular, right? And how do you repair the tubeless in that case? You can insert a spare tube if you are carrying one, but on tubular you do the same...

I prefer to run tubulars. Is there any reason why one could not use one of the many cyclocross tubular wheels set up for disc brakes, running one of the wider road tubular tires? You can find these on the used market at reasonable prices.

I'd like to see a smart-trainer version. Only an inexpensive rear wheel, 1x11 cheap groupset, no brakes. I guess that's easy enough to build from the frame-only, but it would be nice to have it already built.

I have a surfski in storage that I would love to convert to a recumbent watercraft. I think it is very feasible, and will probably be faster on the water than any of the existing pedal boats that have been created. I can't see any reason for a MBB, so I suppose I could chop up my Bacchetta...

I am the same size, actually 47.5" x-seam. I recently bought an S30 with the large chainstay extension. Although Cruzbike doesn't advertise it on the site, it is available by asking. It seems to be a good fit. I have only one issue that I have not solved - the handlebars. Since my arms are also...

Does anybody here run tubulars? I do, and I flatted last weekend, probably because I did not yet put sealant in the tires. My MBB handling skills are still poor, but I had no trouble rolling to a stop. I suspect that it's easier to ride on a flat tubular than a flat tubeless tire.

No difference. Adding 1 lb, in the same relative location, will add the same amount to the moment of inertia, whether front or rear wheel. Whether you drive the wheel directly at the cassette, or spin it from the rim, it takes the same energy.

Here is what my brain determines is a reasonable explanation. The distance of the rider's center of mass from the front wheel is approximately the same in both bikes, and is determined by the front triangle plus leg length. But if the wheelbase of the V is longer, then the front/rear...

There appears to be no chainstay extension for the S30 now. With a 47.5" Xseam, it appears that I'm out of the fit range for this bike. @Robert Holler can you confirm?

I have used a ketone testing meter in the past. It is of some use, but not great because the measurements don't have much precision. It appears that I am not yet allowed to post the link, but you can search for "ketone meter" on Amazon and find one.

I have had no problems mounting the Schwalbe Pro One tubeless on my Campagnolo Eurus aluminum wheels. Only minimum effort with tire levers needed, and inflated with a simple hand pump.

I, too, have been trying to decide between Silvio and Vendetta. I want it to be suitable for riding in Bali, where the roads are narrow and there can be a lot of potholes. I much prefer tubeless, so running 28mm Schwalbe Pro Ones on the Vendetta might be good enough that I can do without the...

Maybe add -santa to your Google Alert?