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From Velo News | Lubricating chains with wax | March 2013
The March issue of Velo News suggests that lubricating chain with wax contribute to the chains efficiency and several watts. Others in the forum/comments suggest that paraffin might actually indicate that it could be kerosene.
Others say that the only way is to keep the chain clean after every ride. But the test were very much detailed.
So would you lubricate your chain with wax?
I tried doing this this afternoon. I mixed a little water, baby oil, kerosene and candle wax and heated the same in a can in low fire for two minutes. Then I brushed the mixture on chains after I cleaned them.
The results were outstanding. The chain felt slippier and I pedalled easier. Maybe you should try this.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Disc brake for road bike or cantilevers? (rim brakes)
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From Velo News | February 12, 2013
Would you install disc brake in your roadies? The disc has been around for MTBs. Many swear to their braking efficiency that you can modulate braking better, you can brake later.
However, previous users also swear that disc brakes can cause injuries (they can cut your fingers- they are sharp), wear fast and can get fouled easily by rain and dirt. Europeans dont use disc brakes in their roadies. They are also heavy.
What do you prefer?
What is your experience?
In the future would you install disc brake in your road bike?
From Velo News | February 12, 2013
Would you install disc brake in your roadies? The disc has been around for MTBs. Many swear to their braking efficiency that you can modulate braking better, you can brake later.
However, previous users also swear that disc brakes can cause injuries (they can cut your fingers- they are sharp), wear fast and can get fouled easily by rain and dirt. Europeans dont use disc brakes in their roadies. They are also heavy.
What do you prefer?
What is your experience?
In the future would you install disc brake in your road bike?
New Photon Guru 10.12 lb HL bike - unbelievable?
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From Velo News | February 25, 2013
Click the link to see the photo gallery of this super light bike - Guru Photon HL 10.12 lbs bike. To see is to believe.
From Velo News | February 25, 2013
Click the link to see the photo gallery of this super light bike - Guru Photon HL 10.12 lbs bike. To see is to believe.
Velo News test drive on Durace aero wheels
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From Velo News | 5 days ago.
It seems kind of late because the Durace aero wheels, even the carbon type has been around in the PHL. The CTU 75 and CTU 50 which sells at at $3,200 and $2,900 weigh in at 1,449 and 1,672 grams respectively. It is lighter than Zipp 808.
Are Shimano wheelsets the best? One said his spokes kept on breaking and each proprietary spoke cost $10 each.
Another commented that Mavic Kysirium is much better. (Mine is Aksium and I am happy with it costs only $250.00 a pair)
From Velo News | 5 days ago.
It seems kind of late because the Durace aero wheels, even the carbon type has been around in the PHL. The CTU 75 and CTU 50 which sells at at $3,200 and $2,900 weigh in at 1,449 and 1,672 grams respectively. It is lighter than Zipp 808.
Are Shimano wheelsets the best? One said his spokes kept on breaking and each proprietary spoke cost $10 each.
Another commented that Mavic Kysirium is much better. (Mine is Aksium and I am happy with it costs only $250.00 a pair)
GCN News from Flanders, Catalunya
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From Velo News | March 27 2013
Here is a video, courtesy of GCN regarding race at Flanders Catalunya. The link will take you to site of Velo News which is a great site for biking content: races, FAQ, bike directory and many many more. It is a great site for biking
GCN News at You Tube - Tirreno Adriatico and Milan San Remo
From Velo News | March 27 2013
Here is a video, courtesy of GCN regarding race at Flanders Catalunya. The link will take you to site of Velo News which is a great site for biking content: races, FAQ, bike directory and many many more. It is a great site for biking
GCN News at You Tube - Tirreno Adriatico and Milan San Remo
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