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[Aleman]

Guys, quick question.

Tubeless sealant, remove the presta valve core or not when adding sealant?

The Caffelatex injector kit suggests NOT removing the core, but I can see issues with that. As it is the Vittoria Rubinio Pro IV did go on the rims without too much of a stuggle, and I was able to get them to inflate to 120psi using my track pump ... so now to go for the full tubeless option and add the sealant.

 

[CXRAndy]

ALWAYS, remove core if filling from valve. Have valve set at 8 O'clock so sealant doesn't pool under valve when injection

 

[Legs]

Uber Pretzel Meetup - Tim's Tron
Bear with me for thinking out loud...

I've had a silly idea at the back of my mind that I should do a celebratory big ride to get my Tron. I'm on 38335m at the moment - I thought that when I get to ~47675m I should do the Uber Pretzel so that I can get the Tron at the top of AdZ at the end! I'd probably never do the UP otherwise...

This is probably going to be a month or so away - I've still got more than an Everest to do before the UP.

I'll try to stage-manage it so that it takes place at a weekend - maybe a Friday night or early on a Saturday morning?

Obviously it'd be great to have some company on the ride! Anyone wishing to join me, drop me a line and you'd be more than welcome. I think I'd be looking at something like 4.5 hours - maybe around 3.2W/kg or so?

Does anyone know about whether it's possible to 'join another Zwifter' who's in a meetup event? Or would you have to be invited and ride with me from the start?

As long as anyone joins me (I think my big bro was up for it, at least), I think that Discord would be a must.

(I'm fully expecting everyone to say 'sod that' and leave me to be Billy-no-mates!)

 

[Aleman]

I did the UP to get me Tron as well. ... Turns out I was 100m away from the 50,000m point when I got to the summit of the TdZ So I had to ride down a couple of turns, turn around and go back up. It's character building

I'd love to tag along ... assuming the bottom bracket I'm waiting for from China gets here in time ... I don't think I'll manage four and a half hours at 3.2 though .

I think you have to be invited ... If you join another rider in a "Meetup" it is possible to go completely the wrong way!! Just ask @Whorty

 

[bobinski]

Guys, quick question.

Tubeless sealant, remove the presta valve core or not when adding sealant?

The Caffelatex injector kit suggests NOT removing the core, but I can see issues with that. As it is the Vittoria Rubinio Pro IV did go on the rims without too much of a stuggle, and I was able to get them to inflate to 120psi using my track pump ... so now to go for the full tubeless option and add the sealant.

I never put it in through the valve.
Pop 4-6 inches of tyre off on one side of rim, pour sealant in, rotate wheel and then pop tyre on. Job done.

 

[bobinski]

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Is Lee’s bike in the black travel bag on the right? Whose is the other bike box?

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Is Lee’s bike in the black travel bag on the right? Whose is the other bike box?

 

[Aleman]

I never put it in through the valve.
Pop 4-6 inches of tyre off on one side of rim, pour sealant in, rotate wheel and then pop tyre on. Job done.

Yeah, but no! While it wasn't to much of a fight to get them on, it was hard enough that I wanted to do it again!!

 

[bobinski]

Yeah, but no! While it wasn't to much of a fight to get them on, it was hard enough that I wanted to do it again!!

But now you have (over) inflated them they come off and go on MUCH easier 👍😁

Check the rims- 120 psi on tubeless rims isn’t usually recommended

 

[Spartak]

@Legs ....

I think I'd be looking at something like 4.5 hours - maybe around 3.2W/kg or so?

 

[Aleman]

Check the rims- 120 psi on tubeless rims isn’t usually recommended

Just used to "Seat" the beads ... Dropped to 70 to see if the hold pressure

 

[Aleman]

@Legs ....

I think I'd be looking at something like 4.5 hours - maybe around 3.2W/kg or so?

If @Legs uses the keep riders together feature when setting up the event, we can all ride how we want to, without killing ourselves

 

[Legs]

I’ve tried that once before and it completely f@cks up the speed. That’s why all the Strava segments are dominated by people on rubber band meet-up rides.

 

[<Tommy>]

So you are taking an empty bike box to France to bring back Gummy Bears?

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You want me to fly back via Alaska?

 

[CXRAndy]

Roglic now out of contention, Van Aert in a good position if he can hold onto 3+min lead over the likes of Pogacar in the Alps.

General opinion is, he wont be able to, being too heavy. VDP has already accepted he's too big to compete in the mountains-expect him to leave TdF for preparation MTB in the Olympics

 

[Norry1]

I raced in the British Cycling National Masters Circuit Race today - and amazed myself by coming second! My coach got 4th, and the other guy he coaches won it! Really stoked and surprised.

I'll do a report and Blog later - but wanted to (boast) share it with you guys.