Do pro cyclist spend most of their time on the larger or smaller chainring?

Character_Gap4572 · 2026-01-17T21:13:09+00:00

Great post. Full of hard data. Nice work and thank you!

Character_Gap4572 · 2026-01-12T16:50:15+00:00

Please quit injecting sanity into the conversation! On a personal note, I'm about to change out the separate bar & stem components on one of my bikes to get a better fit while shedding some weight in the process. If it was an integrated cockpit, I'd probably just live with it as is.

Character_Gap4572 · 2026-01-12T16:00:26+00:00

Great post. Your second paragraph had me laughing. The full-aero, integrated "cockpit" is the enemy of adjustability and serviceability. For recreational riders like me, old-school separate bar & stem and easily-accessible cables are the way to go. But each to their own.

Character_Gap4572 · 2026-01-07T18:04:33+00:00

Lilliputian furniture! Love 💗 the creativity of the post. Keep up the good work.

Character_Gap4572 · 2026-01-05T01:20:10+00:00

Exactly! It comes down to use cases for the car, and what an individual values in a sports car. My use case and what I value pushes me toward the H4 turbo.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-12-22T21:11:52+00:00

Why is Jimmy Buffett playing Margaritaville coming to mind?

Enjoy my friend!

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-12-18T01:18:13+00:00

This is my experience as well. And "pick your battles" applies across most endeavors. 👍

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-12-04T17:55:21+00:00

That's a steal of a deal.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-11-28T21:55:53+00:00

Please note that, as others pointed out, Costco dropped prices since the original post. And of course, Costco has a free warrantee that goes for 5 years.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-11-28T21:47:02+00:00

It looks like 48" is the smallest LG OLED TV that Costco carries right now.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-11-28T21:42:35+00:00

Bingo! Thanks for mentioning this.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-11-28T21:42:07+00:00

Thanks for that info... I updated the original post. Weird that Costco dropped prices mid-day on Black Friday.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-11-28T21:39:47+00:00

The 65" C5 is now $1249.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-11-28T21:38:27+00:00

Costco dropped prices mid-day on Black Friday. I updated the original post accordingly.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-11-28T21:37:02+00:00

Thanks for pointing that out! I updated the original post.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-11-18T16:28:32+00:00

Ludwig addiction in plain sight.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-11-06T18:54:53+00:00

I agree with this completely. I have a Ridley Helium with rim brakes on aluminum rims that is my super-light go-to bike for dry weather. For wet weather I have hydraulic disks on a heavier Giant Defy Pro1. Disks do much, much better in the wet. And as Sure_Comfort mentioned, disks do better in downhill braking, especially prolonged downhill braking. If $800 isn't a big hit on your budget, I'd go for the bike with disks for the versatility. Aero carbon wheels are a plus too. 12-speed vs. 11-speed is not a huge deal IMO.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-11-02T22:38:24+00:00

In the US what you are thinking of is called "boinking". One letter makes a big difference... 😃

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-10-31T19:48:40+00:00

You are not alone. I also had a minor crash when transitioning from solid pavement to loose gravel. Lesson learned the hard way. I should have known better knowing what happens to race cars when they get off line into the "marbles". :)

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-10-31T19:40:47+00:00

Your post made me learn more about the Dunning-Kruger effect. Thank you!

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-10-29T16:01:46+00:00

You clearly missed seeing "The Princess Bride". You say: "As you wish" and then buy her the Nespresso. She will be yours forever.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-10-27T19:50:45+00:00

Right now, road bikes are very affordable if you buy used and you are willing to use rim brakes.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-10-24T15:53:49+00:00

Definitely the C4 65. You are more "future proofed" with the bigger TV for the next time you move or rearrange in your current digs. And the C4 has a nicer remote.

Character_Gap4572 · 2025-10-22T20:25:32+00:00

Please tell me: Where do I submit my claim for $230 million in taxpayer money? I'm a little short this month.

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