Any question answered...

Also on a software note, is there some sort of downloadable programme that isn't a hog to run like potatochop in which I can stick images - a bit like a digitised cork board?

Why not just use email?

going on gmail just to send it to myself every time would be a bit disorganised.

It's what I do, simple way of storing documents online. Stuff like a CV too.

Well, unless whatever hypothetical service you speak of does not require logging into an account. Then how would it be any different?

anyhow I googled:

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/8-replacements-for-google-notebook.html

http://mashable.com/2009/01/25/notetaking-alternatives/

I just have a folder full of properly named .txt files in a Dropbox subdirectory.

Would you need to access and amend them from anywhere fancy Ed?

i'll do your bikini line

I mean sure, this would be nice.
But my back is the main issue, I may just buy some veet and get my flatmate to do it.

#tsb

OK, I'm now thoroughly skint for the next few weeks, but I've got a pair of Rebas on the way. Thanks for the advice guys. Also bought a shock pump so I can get them dialed-in nicely.

Good call, they'll be a massive improvement on the Darts

I mean sure, this would be nice.
But my back is the main issue, I may just buy some veet and get my flatmate to do it.

#tsb

Ha, 'Tenderloin' gets bikini wax, nice one.

Well, unless whatever hypothetical service you speak of does not require logging into an account. Then how would it be any different?

anyhow I googled:

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/8-replacements-for-google-notebook.html

Although I was looking for personal recommendation, Zoho look spot on.

Thanks.

60mm or 88mm deep carbon rims?

60mm or 88mm deep carbon rims?

If you're only getting one set, 60mm, or even less if you're not getting Zipp Firecrests/Smart-Enve. Cheap and/or deep front rims can be a bit of a handful in crosswinds, an 88 on the front will only be usable on calm days unless you're very fast or big. At the back, it barely matters, even a disc takes a lot of crosswind to be noticeable.

Ok, so before you were preaching the importance of aero wheels over weight. What would you say would be the ideal depth for speed on flats without the weight being an issue?

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Ok, so before you were preaching the importance of aero wheels over weight. What would you say would be the ideal depth for speed on flats without the weight being an issue?

Yes, aero is more important than weight, but you also have to be able to ride the bike. In calm conditions, you can ride Zipp 1080s (assuming you're not racing under CTT rules) or PX 101s, but if it's windy something that deep will slow you down if you have to fight it. Weight will never be an issue on the flat, since none of the decent deep carbon wheels are much over 1kg heavier than a weight weenie non-aero wheel.

What sort of racing are you going to be doing with these wheels? Will they be your only race wheels?

the only racing that will be done on them is against myself. They will be cheap and carbon for my cheap carbon bike, but reserved for proper rides. I've ridden with Zipp 440's before which have a 58mm deep rim, and I could notice the side winds more but not enough to stop me riding unless it got ridiculous. I was wandering if going to 88mm will make that much more of a difference, not just with side winds but simply going forward, is the extra 28mm actually going to matter to wind resistance?

Yes, aero is more important than weight, but you also have to be able to ride the bike. In calm conditions, you can ride Zipp 1080s (assuming you're not racing under CTT rules) or PX 101s, but if it's windy something that deep will slow you down if you have to fight it. Weight will never be an issue on the flat, since none of the decent deep carbon wheels are much over 1kg heavier than a weight weenie non-aero wheel.

What impact with this have on how much I sweat?

is the extra 28mm actually going to matter to wind resistance?

There's much more to aerodynamics than just depth. Some badly designed 80mm rims are no better than Zipp 101s if you take a weighted average drag across reasonably foreseeable yaw angles. A 50mm rim with CX-Rays could easily be faster than an 80mm rim with round spokes. Picking the right (or wrong) tyre might make more difference to your total aerodynamic drag than just 30mm more rim depth.

If you just want some cheap carbon bling, get 38mm rims; they will be lighter and even a really bad one will not have enough area to be problematic unless you're getting blown over by a gale.

...and what of my pits?

Based on ignorance and guesswork, mainly, I've got a pair of 50mm wheels, and one pair (currently being built by Digger) which are 60mm front and 88mm rear.

I'm quite looking forward to seeing if the difference in profile makes a difference.

If it's only for looks.. who cares about wind resistance?

If you were racing you're probably better off buying a skinsuit (and aero lid if tting)

Ok, so before you were preaching the importance of aero wheels over weight. What would you say would be the ideal depth for speed on flats without the weight being an issue?

The ball park figure thrown around the roadie forums is 50mm. I have stiff, light, yet somewhat poorly designed 48mm rims. Perfect for all round riding, including climbing. But at certain wind angles, its like riding with your parker jacket inverted over your head*.

Much as they look bad ass, if I did it again I'd go with some 38mm weenie rims. Deep rims are quicker over distance. But if you're not racing you 'feel' the acceleration of light rims more. I'd rather feel fast than be fast.

(* one for the oldies)

If it's only for looks.. who cares about wind resistance?

If you were racing you're probably better off buying a skinsuit (and aero lid if tting)

Or, you could get the wheels and the skinsuit, it's not an either or surely?

Are there any decent flat pedals that would run restraps or the like? I have an admittedly unfounded dislike of BMX pedals, but my RX-1's are being a total pain. Can you modify GR9's to take powergrips?

I've got restraps on these

Is there any good online notebook? I mean like the new defunt Google Note where I can copy/paste link, make note etc. and access it from other computer online?

Can you not just use google docs?

Although I was looking for personal recommendation, Zoho look spot on.

Thanks.

I like Evernote, mainly because you can clip stuff direct from websites. Generally I use it when looking at recipes online at work, clip them, then read them from my phone when at home. As well as this it has a good plain text facility/voice notes/pictures on my phone.