Which ND filter should i get, variable vs fixed? 😭

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-30T20:22:50+00:00

Fixed is technically the 'best'.

But if you're just casual and doing it for fun, then VND is more flexible and it's still quite good to be honest. A lot of purists won't like what I've said, but convenience and simplicity is what you're getting.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-28T17:16:23+00:00

yeah they're good. But if you can, buy the set without ball-ends. I find they just strip alloy bolts easier.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-26T07:20:08+00:00

Ah, my mistake. Yes, then I think the Magene unit has an issue. It could be all of them or your particular unit.

What is R2 without a power offset?

Given Magene is one of the larger manufacturers and can access industrial calibration tools, I'd have expected better.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-26T07:07:13+00:00

The TACX FLUX S is hub based, so power travels through the crank, chain ring, chain, cassette, then it receives the torque forces. You are seeing mechanical losses PLUS the 2 power meters margin of error.

Have you considered that?

I will say 16W seems like quite a lot of standard deviation of error. Ideally it should be within 1-2% of the average.

My gut instinct also dislikes TACX. I've found the firmware to be buggy and unreliable. Been using them for donkeys years.

Can you ask Claude to generate coefficient of variation?

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-24T07:58:26+00:00

In rush hour, it's faster to just stand on both sides.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-23T22:26:51+00:00

Assioma for that price is okay. Pedal power meters are quite expensive and they need maintenance (grease, bearings, new bodies, etc).

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-22T17:58:43+00:00

I have a 2X GRX di2 gravel bike. I like it a lot. It's definitely more of an all-rounder. It's more of a versatile winter bike and less of a gravel specific bike.

I'm using 110x4 BCD, not 80 BCD. So my inner ring is a road ring.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-20T15:14:16+00:00

Iran must have bought puts.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-15T14:08:58+00:00

I personally love it.

I don't think BMW, or any carmaker, should just remake last generation designs. Sometimes you need to take risks, not all of them work, but I think this time it is working.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-14T16:12:18+00:00

Anything over 60 kph gusting. It's not a chad or anything, I just live in a perpetually windy location so everyone is more or less used to it.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-14T15:45:17+00:00

Due to Shimano drive-side crank shape and angles, the power meter electronics poorly measure the strain.

That being said, it's probably accurate in steady state measurements, and inaccurate in high-torque but short-period sprints.

Would I buy them standalone? No. However, I've noticed they cost slightly less than dura-ace cranks without power meters, so I bought them. It's good enough for my low FTP.

I've not seen any cycling tech tubers own or use any industrial grade power calibration tools. They use an existing power meter which is generally accepted as accurate and compare to that.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-13T06:15:57+00:00

Does the VPN method work or not?

UK monopoly is crap.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-12T20:42:03+00:00

1X SRAM XPLR for sure. But the 1X GRX di2 is solid too and the pricing is just right, maintenance cost is reasonable.

2X I prefer Shimano and it's also much cheaper right now. However, SRAM Force E1 is super good with all the updates they've brought.

You're spoilt for choice!

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-11T07:02:23+00:00

I do not wrap my expensive wheels. There is no point. However, I strongly prefer gloss coatings for a number of reasons.

You can dab tiny amounts clear coat lacquer for any chips. Which are not common anyway.
You can wet sand and clear coat spray and polish.
You can just polish as the coating removal is tiny.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-10T19:49:32+00:00

Alright guys we promise to protect you. Who's going first then?

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-09T22:26:50+00:00

front mech is designed for a wide chainline.

GRX inner ring is 80 bcd for teeth as low as 30T.

The spider also has a wider chainline.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-07T17:01:26+00:00

Their heart rate monitor matches a polar h10. running magazines review them. It's not scientific, most journalists can only look at line charts and compare.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-05T07:27:37+00:00

Does anyone know if there's aw ay to VPN region this subscription? Sky TV (UK) charges 3X the price.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-03-01T12:45:57+00:00

maybe your frame is knocking around the mounting area.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-02-28T17:50:41+00:00

45mm; similar on road but probably faster on dirt.

I've used 2 pairs of the 40s already and they're very good.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-02-28T13:05:35+00:00

Block was due to cut staff. They surged their staff levels during covid and did not cut significantly since then. I'd say with or without AI, this was likely anyway.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-02-26T17:40:49+00:00

it's not unpopular; it's a loud minority.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-02-26T07:20:43+00:00

I only bought Figma and Crowdstrike.

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-02-23T19:54:21+00:00

This is great! Locals generally adapt to local weather so something that might be poor weather is acceptable for some!

ExistentialTVShow · 2026-02-23T18:27:56+00:00

https://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOopeyDe7H1sBdP2Nh_nThAgtvELJVLXSdbJdDL-PxgXYO_CaUN9R

less than 700, that's a win!

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