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The spider measures power from both sides. The part that is estimated is left/right split, as the spider can’t completely isolate which side the power is coming from, but it’s definitely directly measuring total power.
Thus the stats on Left / right on the quarq is not 200% correct.............
Yes, Quarq is effectively a dual-sided power meter, in that it measures the total power from both legs accurately. The L-R balance is basically unusable.
Only pedals report L-R balance accurately. I ride a five bolt S-Works Dual powercrank. It is meant to be very accurate on L-R as five bolt is not plagued by the coupling issues that crank dual power meters suffer on Shimano four bolt cranksets. However, the reading is clearly stupid. It reads a 40-60 L-R vs the 51-49 L-R I usually get on my Favero Assioma Duo pedals. On total power they are near identical.
Back to the OP's question, among his three power sources the Quarq is by far the most credible. I'd get the bike on a Tacx Neo and check those two power sources against each other. If the Quarq reads lower than a Neo I'd send it to Quarq for verification.
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Guessing if anything they'll ditch the mechanical flywheel and go for an electronic one like they have in the Kickr Bike. Seems that implementation has gone well.
Makes sense in terms of time frame, this is the time of year they release the new model every year.
Experiment with some aftermarket carbon rim specific brake pads.
+1 here, it seriously improved my confidence on my Rovals. Frankly the same applied to my alu training rims. Pads can make a world of difference.
So whats going to happen this Tour? Surely Bernal and Chris (and Gee) will be lining up fit & frisky ftw,
will the road decide or will there be team orders?
Go watch "The Least Expected Day". It is Spanish with English subtitles, but so entertaining.
Thanks for the feedback everyone and 100% agree that iffy brakes are a disaster waiting to happen!
In short it seems that I need to find a third bike shop to take my problem to where the ask will have to be "pls strip the entire brake hose etc. out of the frame and start again".
Anyone have a suggestion on where I might take the bike in the Durbanville area?
I'm curious to know who the first two shops were? I'd go to Knipe Racing in Durbanville.
I see DC Rainmaker says they have added crash detection to the plus, but I'm 99% sure my normal 130 has crash detection already.
No, 130 doesn't have an accelerometer
I need only the photochromic lens for a Jawbreaker, already have the Jawbreaker but would like this lens for winter.
https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/oakley-jawbreaker-photochromic-9290-14
I see Amashova clarified:
We will introduce a Refund Policy for the Amashova scheduled for 18 October 2020. We encourage cyclists to enter now and benefit from the early bird discounts. Should the 2020 Amashova be cancelled for COVID 19 we will offer an option to either get a 60% refund or transfer the entry fee to the 2021 event. We will communicate with cyclists once the Government has indicated their decision on cancelling events later in the year.
This is cool. All races inviting early entry should be this transparent.
It is to some degree but there are alot of events guys trying to keep their heads above the water so there can actually be some people around to run events when this all passes.
More to the point, ask them what their plan is if the ban on events hasn't been lifted by then and what is their cut off point?
I got a message from an event later in the year offing an early bird special. It's an event I'm super keen to do. First thing I asked was what their contingency plan / refund plans etc was and they came back with:
"we are applying our minds to what is appropriate. I guess that if normality hasn't returned by say end-July we'll probably offer refunds or carry-over to the next planned event in early 2021. I see you have an UK email address. Are you considering coming out for this ride? If so, I would advise you to look at travel insurance to cover you in case we are forced to reschedule the September dates."
I think if you are sending out invites while all this is going on you have to communicate a clear, solid policy and for it not to be a bit of a 'ummm... errrrr... well I guess...'.
Point well made!
I'm 100% for them inviting early bird entries if they are 100% transparent on their policy should COVID-19 force a cancellation. Even if that policy is "no refunds or deferrals", just disclose it upfront.
Informed buyers making informed choices.
Kickr Core https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/wahoo-kickr-core-trainer
Shimano 105 5800 cassette https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-105-5800-11spd-cassette in 11-25 please. Or 11-28 if you have one, but that's not listed.
Ant+ USB Dongle, which I think you sell but don't see it listed.
In the calculation of the seeding, CTCT is used as the base event and it's Beta is more often than not 1, when used in the formula, a value of 1 has no influence on the seeding value, hence why it is seen to not actually be used
Beta only adjusts the seeding, the formula still outputs a seeding.
It will most definitely be used.
Just hope they dont get a few days in and then call it off.No refunds then for the athletes.Probably wouldn't get anything back now either.
Ironman (same organization) are giving athletes deferrals to next year's events for all cancelled races.
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Using the 830 for 3 months now.
Battery life is great.
Climb pro is nice at times, not soo nice when you hurting.
GPS is just a bit slow, and takes time to adjust to gradient changes. My 510 was much quicker with this.
Similar experience with 830, however the last two GPS software updates (latest one pushed to me on Sunday morning, was literally installing on the starting line of CTCT) have sharpened up GPS sufficiently.
I buy into the new Sony GPS chipset 100%. Accuracy is still a tiny bit down vs my 820, however the increased battery life is simply amazing. The GPS accuracy only ever bothers me when I'm navigating a route while riding really fast, like in a road race. I like knowing a turn is coming up before we see it.
Anecdotal experience on my Karooburn ride:
10am-8pm Power meter connected, speed sensor connected, backlight off, Bluetooth off
8pm-3am Power meter connected, speed sensor connected, backlight on permanently, Bluetooth off
I kept recording throughout and never paused.
Smart GPS recording was on throughout. I imagine 1 second recording would have significantly decreased battery life.
17 hours total time, 13.5 hours moving time.
Remaining battery life when I finished: 49%
If you want a model for how this should be done, just go to any running event on a Saturday morning in Pretoria. All categories recognized and special situations like older runners doing excellent times are announced (both at the finish and at the prize giving).
The prize giving is usually efficient, but thorough. You'll find there's a mens/ladies overall complete podium; then for smaller age categories the top three will be announced but only the winner stands on the podium for a quick photo, a nicer medal and R50 in an envelope. Master, Grand Master and Great Grand Master age categories are always recognized.
Similar to what I've seen at mtb stage races, but nowhere else in cycling, this process adds to the atmosphere and camaraderie of the races. People hang around to cheer and chat to the age category legends.
70+ runners usually get free or reduced entries as well.
The race starts on Monday, yet I have no idea about registration? Since spamming me with "entries closing soon" for weeks, they've gone completely quiet.
We use a hospital tray stand, works a treat and comes in 85% cheaper than the Kickr Desk
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I did not finish, so I do not know
Where did you withdraw?
I'll just leave this here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Md8oSWYP-pw9oekAKP_UJ3J1BpnY0astzyFXvKbR1lo/edit?usp=sharing
Feel free to add yourself, but please don't break it
Maybe the hubbers can form sub-groups and show everyone how group riding should be done
Another bump
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I had the intention of doing 2 laps this year. One as a race and the second as a joll with some sort of charity drive attached to it.
It seems though if you don't start in the first 5 groups or so then this is out of the question. The silly thing is that the main reason that this is ruled out is that the last start group isn't 10h00 like it used to be but 09h30 instead.
I'm 1E and say we ride a 3h15 then I'll finish at 9h47. Add on 5 mins to get back to the start and it's already 9h52. (My auditor has verified these numbers)
So I guess the efficiency of the new start area does come back to bite us in the end!
The final departure at 9:30 has more or less killed the double lap for all except the $/@/& groups, unless they allow us to start a little after the last group.
Starting in 1A at 6:33. Even if I ride a 2:55 I won't make the second lap.
Mmm, Strava segments not that helpful.
I see a segment East to West starting in Sault, but nothing West to East? only a downhill section?
Which ascent is the one that all is talking about?
There are three approaches and they've done all three in the Tour, but the most legendary climb is this one:
https://www.strava.com/segments/1590076
The Bédoin climb is the most challenging. It is via this approach that Tom Simpson famously perished, Armstrong and Pantani had one of the most legendary mountain top finishes of all time and Chris Froome took up running after his bike was damaged in a crash.
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1K -- meh
Should be fun on TOGH legs...
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IMO. Riding in Europe is VERY special. Especially on hallowed ground like Ventoux. Remember to take a spare bottle and leave it at the Charlie Simpson Memorial.
A stone will also do just fine. If you have any humour left in you by the time you pass the memorial you must be a fun guy!
We did a five day bike trip that started in Avignon, toured the most beautiful villages of the Luberon, summited Mt Ventoux and ended up in Avignon again. Self supported with rented bikes. Those five days ended being significantly cheaper than the rest of our holiday; more significantly it was the best European holiday experience I've ever had.
Cycling tourism in that region is out of this world. There are exclusive bike routes that often cut through amazing pieces of the countryside and hills that you can only see on these bike routes.
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I struggled up the new climb! Will have to give it another go.
Agreed, these are the most beautiful conditions. Everything in full bloom, plus some late season rain to keep the dust in check. Just remember to spray yourself with lots of insect repellent before your ride