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No. The same power at the same cadence means higher peak loads at the knee if you shorten the lever arm at the foot end of the linkage and reduce the time component over which your ankle moves. Changing cleat position did almost nothing for my knee range of motion.

I am not quite sure, but I think this analysis glosses over the possibility of different effects at different parts of the ROM. Higher peak load at a more open knee angle may be more sustainable than lower peak load at a more closed knee angle.

Actually, I also don't know that the time component of ankle movement is actually reduced with a midfoot cleat position. Naively, I'd expect the ankle to cover a shorter arc over about the same amount of time.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: HELP
« on: September 05, 2026, 08:58:36 AM »
You would want to use large tyres because it's a stiff frame, but Peter's grevil clone ticks your boxes. It's very much a road geometry (i use it exclusively as a road bike this summer), it's got a high stack which is good for someone your height. It's built like a tank and it's very stiff (idk how it compares to a real pinarello, but i wouldnt take that on multi day adventures because of how stiff it is). The grevil was meant to be a race gravel bike so maybe it makes sense in fact.
Tube shapes are pretty aero looking, and i'm constantly in the smallest sprocket so it goes vroom easily.
There aren't many road bike feeling bikes w 50+ clearance that are affordable. It is one.

Hey, I have one of these.

It's pretty nice, but it was a bit of an ordeal getting the cockpit installed. The stem they sent me was 1 1/4", the steerer tube is 1 1/8", and the Giant OD2 shims that are fairly easy to find don't actually work--the tolerances are off by just a little bit, so the shim fits on the steerer and inside the stem, but not both on the steerer and inside the stem at the same time. Nobody I talked to at XMCS knew what the hell I was talking about. I eventually found https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256810304456262.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.45.5e341802ilWXaR&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa (Kocevlo 1 1/4" to 1 1/8" fork shim on Aliexpress) which worked just fine.

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With the topic of seat setback/fore-aft, don't just put your saddle as forward as you can as it can be very dangerous. Here's a very nice read regarding setting your saddle fore-aft position.

I actually copped a knee injury from saddle too far forward (plus maybe too low) and I still say "very dangerous" is kinesophobic Hoggwash. It's not felling timber or BASE jumping, you know?

He used to bang on about taint pressure with forward fits, which I think was probably a legitimate concern in the original Selle Italia Flite days but significantly mitigated by ISMs and so forth.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: XMCS: 2026 Aero Gravel bike
« on: August 31, 2026, 11:46:13 AM »
How important is a logo to you? While i would like to advertise the XCMS brand I have chosen to have no logo. My current frameset is almost logo free I am used to it.Those colours you have there are very close to mine. Once mine is done i will post a picture here.

Yeah, I'll second this. I really like the utilitarian no-bs vibe of no logo and plain finish, second choice would be a legible logo that says what it is and doesn't apologize for it--"Xiamen Carbon Speed Sports Goods Co Ltd." hell yeah, "A E R Y S" in fancy font meh.

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After The Ride / Chiner hardware for Zwift (etc)
« on: August 20, 2026, 06:20:41 PM »
Thinking about portable setups for Zwift (potentially MyWhoosh and/or Trainingpeaks Virtual too, but one thing at a time.). Are there any Chiner tablets worth a shot compared to bargain-basement used Ipads? Or e.g. thin-and-light laptops (comparing to used Macbook Airs I suppose)? Thanks.

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What are the differences?

I had a first gen Tacx Neo (electromagnetic motor) and now have a Kickr V6 (non-core).  I didn't like the Tacx--the resistance would slip at high torques (relative, not absolute--like a 900w dig would elicit noticeable slipping) and at high cadences with modest power (spin-ups at 120-135rpm and 200-300w). It would also get worryingly hot with use. It's possible that the basic Cycplus is better than the top-of-the-line-circa-2016 Tacx, but I think it still lists a relatively low max torque. The resistance on the Kickr feels more natural under high load, though it does have a heavier flywheel than the Core, so I can't speak to whether the Core shares this trait.

I'd probably go with the Kickr for better customer support but ymmv depending on country.

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: lightweight road frame
« on: July 28, 2026, 08:22:17 AM »
Hmm, 6.1 kg for a bike in size 58, so large on a 40 mm wheels, tubeless setup, 30 mm Conti archetype tires, varia and garmin mount, two bottle cages, pedalsa, bike ready to go. I would say it's light. I could have some savings, probably the integrated handlebar, pedals, seatpost, saddle. However, I hit more than 1400 w, I want to feel safe, as the weight is rather important only on paper.

Noice. What kinda tire clearance you got?

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I immediately noticed it was easier to "get over the top of the pedalstroke" and much less constricting in the aero position,

My impression of the Internet fit consensus (not 100% endorsed, merely mentioning it for discussion) is that this is a sign of cranks too long. Of course, it's easier to adjust cleat fore/aft than it is to adjust crank length, but then again if cleat fore/aft causes foot pain and you have to start screwing around with custom insoles, etc., it may be a wash.

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Colby Pearce

If his podcast is any guide, he probably wouldn't put you in a "modern/progressive fit", although of course that may be the right decision for your overall riding comfort and performance anyway.

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I will say, shorter cranks plus seat forward plus "don't worry about seat too low" seems to have done a number on my left knee, which had previously been immune to anything I could throw at it on a bike. I already run my cleats as far back as they'll go, but I think a true midfoot cleat fit might be ncessary to make the rest of it work for me.

Definitely should worry about "seat too low" at least a little bit. Not as much as "seat too high", but it's still bot something to write off. Yeah lower seat is better for aero, but biomechanics should still be the main concern. Shorter cranks and forward saddle both reduce your terminal leg extension if you don't change seat post extension.

On this, I will also note that the Wove Bike guy, who is otherwise pretty into "progressive" road/tt fits, seems to put most people on 170-175mm cranks for approximately this reason, see e.g. https://wovebike.com/blog/bikefit and https://forum.slowtwitch.com/t/tri-bikes-need-greater-pad-reach-x-and-the-role-of-crank-length-in-bike-fits/826776/2 (I believe he's the OP there.).

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I bought their lace-ups in 2024. Nice wide last, seemed reasonably stiff and light, but it was probably only ~500mi before the upper wore through in a couple of the spots where it was glued to the bathtub walls. I'd say not worth it if you can get Bont closeouts.

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I will say, shorter cranks plus seat forward plus "don't worry about seat too low" seems to have done a number on my left knee, which had previously been immune to anything I could throw at it on a bike. I already run my cleats as far back as they'll go, but I think a true midfoot cleat fit might be ncessary to make the rest of it work for me.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: chinese carbon saddles
« on: May 10, 2026, 08:23:24 AM »
Is https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256810334963440.html a knockoff of a Western design? Looks pretty distinctive but I can't readily identify it.

How much damage does the 3D printed surface do to bib shorts? Is it a cheese grater?
In my experience, little or none. I didn't put huge miles on mine (preferred SQLabs), but I didn't notice any untoward wear from the time I did spend on them.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Road cycling shoes?
« on: May 04, 2026, 01:29:57 PM »
I swear I haven't bought any more silly Chinese shoes since my last post, but has anyone tried
https://santic.com/products/santic-ti-tech-titanium-alloy-outsole-road-shoes?variant=49171637731565 ? Is a titanium sole actually all that? Also, looks like they're pretty narrow?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Chinese cycling clothes
« on: April 23, 2026, 05:11:52 PM »
YKYWBike entering the skinsuit game:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqGJNXb

Don't really need a skinsuit but I'm pretty curious about that chamois. Anybody know if they have any bibs or shorts with the same one?

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