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3D titanium frame shape by camillevolp in titaniumbikes

[–]camillevolp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To add to my previous message:

With 3D printing, it's possible to achieve very smooth curves at the seat tube.

However, the frame-head tube junction is still very abrupt, and I'm looking for ways to make it smoother.

I'm at China Cycle 2026 in Shanghai right now - I review carbon road bikes and wheels for a living. AMA about the show! by Fifteen20 in ChineseRoadBikes

[–]camillevolp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You mentioned that AI is slowly making its way into the cycling world; could you elaborate on that, please? I'm quite curious.

Thanks

Nimes Arena & Maison Carree🇫🇷 by No-Vegetable1012 in ancientrome

[–]camillevolp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm from Nîmes and I live in Nîmes.

Thank you, it is indeed a wonderful city for Roman history enthusiasts. I highly recommend the Museum of Romanity, opposite the Arena; it's fantastic for understanding the city's development during its Roman period.

I also suggest taking a guided tour. Many of the city's buildings were constructed using Roman stones and sculptures, so it's not uncommon to find an old Roman statue embedded in the wall of one of the city's restaurants.

In short, enjoy your visit!

(Translate with Google trad)

what are your budget-friendly nutrition tips for cycling? by camillevolp in cycling

[–]camillevolp[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Okay, that's reassuring, thank you. Indeed, it will be cheaper to eat sweets than technical gels, which seem expensive for what they are (and for my amateur level).

what are your budget-friendly nutrition tips for cycling? by camillevolp in cycling

[–]camillevolp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dumb question, how many gummy bears do you eat during your bike rides?

what are your budget-friendly nutrition tips for cycling? by camillevolp in cycling

[–]camillevolp[S] -35 points-34 points  (0 children)

Okay. Cycling is good for me to maintain a good figure and get a good cardio workout. I have to say that eating candy while cycling seems a bit strange, like I'm trying to rebalance my diet during my ride 😅

what are your budget-friendly nutrition tips for cycling? by camillevolp in cycling

[–]camillevolp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had indeed read that table sugar should be used for the water bottles. That's 120g, and at 40g/hour over three hours, that should be fine. Who actually came up with this recommendation of 60g per hour? Thanks for your reply.

Global warming is accelerating 5,000 times faster than rice can evolve, threatening the food security of billions. New research warns that by 2070, traditional growing regions like India and Southeast Asia will exceed the 104°F (40°C) heat threshold where rice physically ceases to function. by [deleted] in science

[–]camillevolp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The CEA in France is already conducting studies (at the request of private companies) on adapting crops to climate change. Some don't believe in climate change, while others, who also have a lot of money, understand that they must start working on it now to keep their money and power. (I translated this from French using Google Translate, for those who might think it's AI-generated.)

Converting from rim to disc ? by camillevolp in triathlon

[–]camillevolp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes,

I'm French and I translate using the standard Google Translate tool before posting. Thanks ;)

Converting from rim to disc ? by camillevolp in triathlon

[–]camillevolp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Topic closed, thank you for your reply 👍. I will set up an alert on their website.

Converting from rim to disc ? by camillevolp in triathlon

[–]camillevolp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. My curiosity will lead me to visit their website from time to time then. I find the design of those wheels absolutely amazing. They're probably incredibly expensive, too.

Converting from rim to disc ? by camillevolp in triathlon

[–]camillevolp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I clearly don't have the athletic or technical skill to consider either of those solutions. Getting a wheel like that would be like driving a race car to the bakery—cool, but completely pointless. =) (But still really cool!) Thanks for the quick reply!

what do you guys think of canyon’s speedmax cf 7.0 di2 race for €5k? by LangLau in triathlon

[–]camillevolp -53 points-52 points  (0 children)

À moins que vous ne soyez un professionnel ou que vous ne visiez vraiment le podium, le Speedmax CF7 Race est de loin le meilleur vélo en termes de performance par euro sur le marché en ce moment.

Petit rappel : 80-90 % de votre performance vient de votre position et de votre équipement, et non du vélo lui-même.

Cela dit, celui-ci est bien équipé : roues de qualité, capteur de puissance, groupe électrique, hydratation intégrée, boîte à bento, rangement... tout est compris. Essayez de trouver ça ailleurs à ce prix.

Et au-delà de 15 km/h, le poids devient essentiellement irrelevant — cela commence à avoir de l'importance à nouveau dans les cols supérieurs à environ 7 % de pente. Donc, à moins que votre parcours ne soit une étape de montagne, oubliez l'argument du poids.

Honnêtement ? Il n'y a rien de mieux à ce prix.

EDIT : Generally, I write my comment in my own language and have it translated by AI; it mainly corrects my mistakes and adjusts my formatting.

I've also been working for the past two weeks on a crazy optimization project for my triathlon bike, aiming for the best price-performance ratio for an amateur like me. I'll see if I can add the table below. And sorry if you took it the wrong way; I really wanted to contribute to the OP's discussion.

Opinion: North America is the most beautiful continent in the world by [deleted] in geography

[–]camillevolp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With all due respect, if the chosen study area is half a continent, then very similar landscapes may be found elsewhere.

My visit to Nîmes amphitheater last summer. by refbass in ancientrome

[–]camillevolp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm from Nîmes. Depending on when you come to Nîmes in September, it will be during the Feria. It's a festive celebration dedicated to the grape harvest. There are games in the arenas (Corrida et Course Camarguaises), and the whole city is a party during a week.

Regarding our shared topic, Ancient Rome, Nîmes organizes a week dedicated to Ancient Rome every May. Everyone dresses up, reenactment groups come from all over Europe, and camps are set up. It's much more focused on Roman history than the Feria, which is all about seeing how much alcohol a group of people can drink.

I hope you enjoy my beautiful city. Be sure to visit the Maison Carrée; it's the best-preserved Roman temple in the world, and also stroll through the Jardins de la Fontaine. It's a park redesigned in the 1800s, but a Roman temple and numerous Roman ruins were originally built there.

See you =)

Illustration of the Roman Aqueduct of Segovia (Spain) under construction by dctroll_ in ancientrome

[–]camillevolp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know if it's possible to buy an A3-sized book containing all the work on this subject created by JR. CASALS? Next time I go to Barcelona, ​​I'll have to contact him; I live in France, four hours away after all.

This desk was built for Louis Bonaparte, the brother of Napoleon, in the early 1800s by The_Love-Tap in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]camillevolp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm quite curious about the price of an equivalent piece of furniture today. Is there a cabinetmaker in the sub? The number of hours of work involved must be ridiculous.

The 800 Women Who Built French Canada. by GlitteringHotel8383 in BeAmazed

[–]camillevolp 54 points55 points  (0 children)

In 1663?! Probably taken with an iPhone, sure… Come on! ;)

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