I’ve had mine set at 100% for ages. Maybe that’s why I’m getting toasted during races?!
Probably, then again mine set at around 70% or whatever doesn't make much difference to me getting toasted!
Lunchtime viewing for today! Found this really funny/impressive other years.
After a quick bit of advice as I'm clueless with disk brakes. Girlfriend has just got herself a Planetx Pro Evo Carbon (Rival 22 with Disks) which we're happy with. Wondering whether thru-axle quick releases are usable on road bikes? I'm looking at the DT Swiss RWS 12mm which matches the spec I have (142x12mm), just wanted to double check if it's doable or anything we should be aware about?
They are 'usable', I
was even using that same one for a time when I moved from SCS to 142mm width hub to get a longer axle... But be careful what you get... Annoyingly there's the obvious different lengths (due to hub width, 135 or 142), then there's diameter (most are 12mm, but some where 10mm), but also throw into the mix thread pitch which can change between frames/manufacturers...
For an example look here at all Tacx list for their thru axle compatibility on trainers (most are MTB):
https://tacx.com/product/e-thru-trainer-axle/
DT Swiss RWS are listed the same as what Specialized use and I'd researched before that anything 'Syntace' compatible was generally also Specialized compatible (Tacx article above says the same). Unsure how much that helps you witha PX frame!
Does she really need a 'lockable' rear for it? Might be cheaper/easier to carry an additional cable lock just to lock the wheels to the frame...
So I have a quandary... got my new Cannondale Topstone delivered but need pedals, do I go with look keo as per my other road bikes or SPD ? I have a 1 mile commute but still likely to wear bike clothing and carry work stuff but mainly will be my winter bike likely to be used on turbo duties also.
I have some road and MTB shoes albeit my MTB shoes aren’t the comfiest, what do you reckon?
Depends what you want to do shoe wise really and what your commute is like. As you'll be using it on the turbo during the better weather it sounds silly not to have Keo's so you can wear whatever shoes you want - I generally wear my 'best' shoes on the turbo through the winter and have different commuting shoes. All Keo's here.
If your commute is very stop-start heavy traffic then the 'ease' of a double sided SPD is hard to miss like
@Lethal` says. I moved from them several years ago, yet every time I've considered winter shoes I've thought about going back to them. If I had a dedicated winter/commuter I probably would have. But I've got my Diverge which does everything, so have to have a pedal for everything (but I only ride roads & tarmac cycle path).
I was previously using 'Keo Max 2' pedals as my everyday pedal and a set of blades on the turbo, recently needed new pedals (couldn't get my old max 2's off my old cranks!) and ended up with another pair of blades as my everyday. I thought they would be harder to pedal on the reverse of the pedal (when in stop-start traffic) but they're no more difficult (probably more shoe dependant?). I am considering fitting lower tension blades to get an easier clip in as it is much harder to properly clip in using overshoes. I'm probably not clipped in securely 10-15% of the time. Could be my fairly worn cleats also not helping - which again should be another consideration. I get through a set of grey keo's every 4-6 months. I blame the small amount of stop-start I do, along with quite a bit of walking (Nursery pickup) but that just means they're a consumable to consider...
I did 50km today, went out at half 12 and still freezing fog! Headed north and towards the coast and it was nice, coming home seemed worse than ever.
Felt like hard work, bit of everything, had a tougher week at work and DIY at home so maybe more fatigued than normal.
I failed spectacularly to get up in time for my usual 100km sunday morning. But even in the garage at 10am it was freezing in there, kinda glad I didn't attempt it as know I would've probably made myself ill. Busy saturday here and then chores yesterday really killed off any chance of riding. Did reach the point yesterday afternoon but just did a clean & maintenance stuff instead - fitted a longer flap to my rear guard & setup the new trailer. Was quite glad I didn't turbo as was actually knackered in the evening regardless.
Previously used the single seater Halfords trailer. For the money we got it for (£80) it was fantastic. The 'Chariot'. Easily had our moneys worth multiple times over as we've used it all weathers (but really abused it by doing so!). Little man has loved it! I weighed it yesterday at 11.6kg. So the past 16 months I have been towing that for 15 miles a week... With a little guy who now weighs 14kg himself. But now he's nearing 2.5 years old he's really outgrown it. Helmet touches roof, feet touch the front. Really feels quite cramped in there and he's over the max weight...
New trailer is a Bellelli Bike 'Taxi' 2 seater Trailer. Got a good deal on it (after cashback down to £160) and it seems much better than the single seater Halfords. But it is heavy. It feels massive in comparison but is realistically 3-4" wider and 5-6" longer so not that much bigger 'footprint' wise. Website says 15kg... Kinda ok. Actual weight 19.1kg. WTF Ouch! Have not towed it yet but really quite concerned now of the difference... I may need to consider changing my frame as shouldn't be towing a trailer anyway with my carbon frame from what I've read...?! Going to name it 'The Tank'. It even has bumpers! But sod all places to mount lights...