QUOTE(benbeaninc @ Dec 22 2021, 05:57 PM)
stiffer = less flex = less power transfer lost (from leg to crank to frame)
and also it requires to more energy (power) to drive the bike
imagine riding a bike with suspension, and a bike without. which is faster? which is more comfort?
faster = without
comfort = with suspension
i would not say it s better for climbing.
it is all depends on the rider itself whether can handle a stiff bike.
of cos we much consider the carbon lay up of the manufacturer, with the right stiffness at the right place, the bike will have better power transfer which makes the rider go faster.
too stiff can lose abit of traction cos bouncing around, but can be remedied abit using wider tyres at low pressures. I think british hill climb challenge past few months won by riders on wider heavier tyres than superlight tyres, cos it was abit wet needed more traction, winner bike was 200-500g heavier than the lightest bikes on the course.
QUOTE(benbeaninc @ Dec 23 2021, 03:49 PM)
speaking of which, there was 1 year of SEAR, i actually stopped and sit by the roadside 7km away from the finish line almost fainted.
nasib got volunteer saw me n gv me water and teman me until i can get back on my bike.
those were the days
fuh, this is what we call dengelut. Saturday didnt know which roads werent affected by flood/landslide, so rode from KL to evian batang kali serendah and back through serendah bypass and templer. damn hot, almost fainted, heart rate was 175-180bpm
QUOTE(benbeaninc @ Dec 23 2021, 04:57 PM)
well then again there are ppl who keep saying TT bikes cant climb,
meanwhile ... there are always a TT bike in perez pawning RB...
sifu calvin seak does broga loop using tt bike can avg 30+kmh & finish before 12 noon, most tri pipu train long hilly rides for ironman also since langkawi isnt flat.
QUOTE(benbeaninc @ Dec 24 2021, 07:54 AM)
Rode last night at PNR...
The group was soo dangerous...
Single file to multiple files across 2 or even 3 lanes...
Speed up n down not smooth sailing...
A few close calls for me...
End up I just ride behind and chicken loop cos I sked I might get into a crash...
I hate rides with many surges, thats why since last year most of my rides are with the same group, all steady. 2 rides with PCC, 1 ride with rojak group, with PCC usually steady pace, the rojak group ride start ride already split into 2 groups, some were audax fellas used to riding own pace and not drafting I think lol
QUOTE(geno @ Dec 24 2021, 10:03 AM)
Some quick pointers
- always ride near the front (+-10 riders or more if all are experienced riders), gives u a good workout and u stay out of trouble. those mini accelerations only happen midpack and below due to inexperienced riders braking instead of feathering their brakes like a clutch.
- always be
spatially aware, you are responsible for you own front wheel, dont overlap wheels but try to ride to slightly 1 side of their wheel.
- your front wheel and your handlebar are your most important "
square", if your "square" is ahead of another riders "square" in a peloton, u have better control over them if u get bumped.
- be at ease if u get bumped, extend your shoulder on the side u gonna get bumped. Elbows can too but will effect your bike handling
- if u hear freewheeling coming from the front, they are slowing down. good time to move up if u are stuck behind
- feather your brakes when slowing down and soft pedal into it like a clutch
- be predictable, hand signals and be vocal on your intentions
hope it helps
thanks for the tips sifu podium climb while drafting KOM challenges
Dec 24 2021, 10:25 AM
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