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Is ss broadcasting?

I am currently using expired gels during training, no issues so far... however, I did have one nasty incident with an expired GU gel. That thing was nasty and came out quicker than I consumed it...

Thanks, will double check. But they only started to squeel once I poured water on them during the bedding in process. I will check if they are shiny already. I hope not. Did not see any leaks when I installed them. Will check the rotors as well. Cleaned them with brake cleaner, might need a bit of sanding.

They were quiet until I poured water on them.

Just installed new pads (semi metallic) on my level TL brakes. Previous pads were very shiny on the surface. Cleaned the disks with brake cleaner (rag had black residue). Then followed the parktools method of bedding the brake pads. Added water. Jeez these pads squeel worse than n pig. Is it normal for new pads?

Interesting topic. I have purchased new pads for my brakes, but how do I know the rotors are still in good condition?

Geez, look at those low tire pressures. 1.2 Bar!

This sums up my thoughts. Like you said, the other pro ladies were present, so not exactly a B field of competitors on the day. Given her (and cyclings) history, I am just sceptical of her performance. If she is racing clean, well done to her. It takes a monumental effort and commitment to race at that level.

Wow. Those watt bombs from MvdP are crazy. I wonder if anyone will be able to respond to his attacks on Sunday. Very exciting! Well done Hatherly! Did Pidcock ride the short race?

This. It is not suspicious at all that this lady (Ex doper) in her 50's is racing (and winning) the much younger ladies? She also seems to choose her races quite carefully. I assume we will only see the SA jersey then at the attakwas.

Like eddy mentioned. With the current prices of mtb components and their wear rate I am spending 80% of my training on my road bike. Least wear on drivetrain is using my road bike on the trainer...Sad, but true.

The arrival of 12 speed groupsets have significantly increased my mtb bill... Chains and cassette prices are insane.

Wow, I have never even thought of this! Closest setting, like mentioned earlier is to set the zwift avatar weight to the combined mass of both riders. I am also interested in the wattage possible here...

I would insist on a new seatpost.

Well done to Matt Beers! And wow, Yolande de Villiers, so age is just a number? Incredible to be racing with the younger ladies...

Wow, great mileage!

What is the verdict with regards to using shimano 12 speed chains on eagle groupsets?

Nope. Noises/squeaks on a bicycle is not acceptable. Maintenance for the win.

Thanks, I will start by increasing machine temp with 2 degrees C. I stop steaming the milk when the pitcher is too hot to touch comfortably.

Another question: What is the best way to ensure coffee is served hot? After frothing and pouring the milk, my cappuccinos are not very hot. I fill the cups with boiling water before use and discard the water before pulling the espresso, so the cups are hot.

How are you finding the machine? I like mine now that everything is dialed in for the current beans????????

Finally getting the barista express dialed in. 18g of beans to around 40g of espresso, extracted in around 24s. Many beans later, I know how espresso should not taste... Interesting hobby this. PS. My latte art is stil way below par.

Amazing ride Hansie! Incredible!

Anyone selling a Breville Barista Express machine? Edit, found one

Like mentioned. TSS of 100 is 1hour effort at ftp. Satellite classic race I had a TSS of almost 200. No way doing 5 of those efforts per week for a normal person. A 800 TSS week should definitely add fatigue. But if you are not recovering, see a doctor. Imho you should not be doing many (if any) of tss weeks above 500 in your first year of cycling.