mikkelz

Cool. Thanks!

What tyres are you using? My S-Works "The Captain" performed well over some pretty varying and rough/rocky terrain. Initially I thought the sidewalls looked like they wouldn't last long at all, but they seriously impressed me. Just put on a regular Specialized The Captain (wanted 26x2.0 instead of 26x2.2) and a Specialized Fast Trak LK at the back. Even though they weigh a bit more, they look quite a lot tougher than the S-Works models. Stan's for the win.

It's not you. Topic: Forum Maintenance

Real cyclists ride Specialized bikes.

Nice wheels! Keen to see a photo of them on your bike.

Good news!

LOL

http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2010/bikes/9705-03_l.jpg That's pretty hot if you're asking me!

Just been having another look at my seeding indexes for a couple of rides this year. I couldn't figure out why the Argus didn't count towards my current seeding, but the "ride" index the PPA gave me for that was pretty toilet. Even though it was my fastest race (fun ride) this year, over the longest distance with the most elevation gained. Piece of cake I hear them (PPA) saying... Race | Distance | Winning time | My time | PPA ride index Bay City Cycle Tour League and Funride | 84km's | 2h15 | 2h53 | 23.34 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour | 110km's | 2h39 | 3h37 | 34.07 So I do "better" (or is that "beta") in a shorter, easier ride according to the PPA's ride index. That makes absolutely no sense to me. 34.07 ride index is equivalent to PPA group K. What a joke. Clearly finishing before 26560 other riders counts for sh*t. Lol, one of the first (worst) MTB rides I did last year, the 60km De Grendel MTB challenge, where I finished a brilliant (crap) 89th out of 137 has a better ride index than my Argus result this year. 30.72 vs 34.07

Interesting - I've noticed a bit of a wobble/play on with my 105 cassette if I have the bike upside down and the rear wheel spinning pretty fast after giving it a few pedal strokes. I'm going to take off the cassette and check if that spacer is there.

We left in groups with ~5 minute intervals between each. A to H I think. Unicyclists went off first if I remember correctly. TT style or seeding for next year would be great. I was in group G and only started at 08:50 - so it was a long morning!

Why not just use that nozzle that comes with Stans? It's a lot easier... http://www.notubes.com/images/lg_big.jpg

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Yeah I read that, but I seem to recall you posting previously about working out your seeding yourself? How is that possible if the PPA has an "automated process" to determine that "beta"?

Surely it's impossible for you to calculate your index yourself as there is this difficult "beta" they talk about. How the heck is that determined? Thumb suck?

Hey guys How many races have you got that have a weighting next to them? Is it correct that only 3 of mine should have weightings? 34, 34, and 32 (to make up 100). What determines which races they use?

Is the Argus and Three Passes Cycle Tour not used in your seeding?! Those were my two best times.

I don't think so. From their website: PPA Seeding: General Information

Maybe it's done alphabetically. Whatever happened to an automated process?!

What are the alternatives to the PPA? Cycle Lab? ...?

LOL. So based on that electricity saving and the fact that they can't even update the seedings once a month, on the first Wednesday of the month, membership fees should drop in July?