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What tech-type stuff do want to learn about? (Asking for your help)
Howdy ya'll! If you haven't seen my little intro to the Roost, you can find that HERE. I appreciate everyone's warm welcome so far, and I was hoping I could enlist your help a little bit - and that I can help you out in return.
In short - I need your ideas. What type of triathlon-related and tech-related content do you want to read about? What are you curious about? What's missing out there? While I always keep a queue going, sometimes my list runs short, or certain articles/stories are stuck because I'm waiting for information or responses from people... or the idea just needs to incubate longer.
In general, I try to give people real take-homes and practical advice. If I can't add some sort of value, I don't write about it. I do some stand-alone product reviews from time to time, but less these days now that a lot of companies are writing their own "articles" and "reviews" via their own blogs and social media. Maybe nobody likes me anymore or wants my opinion on their product. Here's my stuff on Slowtwitch, and here's what's on my blog... if you want to get an idea of my writing style/flavor.
Any/all of this could end up as a blog, podcast, or article on ST. Thank you!
In short - I need your ideas. What type of triathlon-related and tech-related content do you want to read about? What are you curious about? What's missing out there? While I always keep a queue going, sometimes my list runs short, or certain articles/stories are stuck because I'm waiting for information or responses from people... or the idea just needs to incubate longer.
In general, I try to give people real take-homes and practical advice. If I can't add some sort of value, I don't write about it. I do some stand-alone product reviews from time to time, but less these days now that a lot of companies are writing their own "articles" and "reviews" via their own blogs and social media. Maybe nobody likes me anymore or wants my opinion on their product. Here's my stuff on Slowtwitch, and here's what's on my blog... if you want to get an idea of my writing style/flavor.
Any/all of this could end up as a blog, podcast, or article on ST. Thank you!
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-Allan keys - the definitive shootout
-LIONEL SANDERS - THE TECH CHOICES THAT WILL BRING HIM KONA GLORY IN 2019
And more seriously:
-Direct to consumer versus Lbs purchase - a comparison, where you buy two bikes simultaneously and compare the experience.
- fake frame, wheels and helmets compared to the real thing.
One time listener, first time caller. Why does my Garmin 735xt sometimes lose count of my laps? Same pool, same wrist, same disorganized stroke. Sometimes it overcounts, counts 1/2 lap, or undercounts. 25M pool, avg swim = 20 to 30 laps, generally without stopping (I use a snorkel).
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If you need someone to start a website for you and then run it into the ground, I have a contact. The community could use 8-12 months of sometimes great, generally mediocre multisport content and satire that gradually peters out with a whimper.
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Have you taken the surly climbing much? How does it compare to other gravel steel frames you’ve ridden? Have you ridden the cross check?
You should start a print magazine. Trust me, now is the time!
Kind of wish I was Canadian. Sorry.
Kind of wish I was Canadian. Sorry.
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The main difference with the Surly is that it has more of a road geometry (i.e. quicker steering). That's why they're calling it "Road Plus". I really like how it rides/steers/handles, and it feels like a smooth-riding road bike that just happens to fit giant tires. It's NOT light, especially with the MTB tires for my off-road video. Running it tubeless would cut some weight, if you want to go to the trouble.
In general, I enjoy the bike. My beefs are outlined in the articles - rear thru axles suck for use on a trainer (but you can use QR wheels in the bike too), and I don't like flat mount disc brakes very much due to the fact that you have very limited brake choices in mechanical disc brakes. The Shimano brakes I have work pretty well when they're set up perfect - it's just a lot of work to get them perfect.
If I was to recommend a gravel bike to a minimalist-type person, it'd be the Cross Check with some v-brakes (made for a road brake lever). SUPER easy ownership experience, good price, fun bike.
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But - it could be something I use for my blog or podcast. I'm thinking about opening up a higher Patreon tier, too, where maybe I do things like answer listener questions. It's like a Sam Harris AMA, but for triathlon, and I don't speak nearly as well as Sam.
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@Tad_M the double cross was on my tentative list as well.
The thing that V-brakes don't have is a ton of clearance between the brake pads and rim. This is a potential problem if you're riding in super thick mud (i.e. mud packs up around the brake pads). But if the mud is that bad, I've also had problems with disc brake bikes... the mud doesn't pack up around the brakes, but it does still pack up around the fork and chainstays (even to the point where the wheel won't turn at all). Point is: if it's THAT muddy, there are no types of brakes that will help you.
The knock on the Cross Check is that it's fairly heavy with the steel frame/fork. Decent wheels and a single chainring drivetrain are probably the cheapest solutions.
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It's more beginner-intermediate focused (which I think the cycling world needs more of in general... taking something complex and explaining it with a minimum amount of jargon).
So yeah... bikes. Ride 'em!
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If any of ya'll have ideas for stories, tech questions, etc - please feel free to shoot them my way any time, whether in this thread or in a private message. I'm always looking for ideas for blogs/podcasts/etc.
Or, if you just wanna talk some shit, you can call me at 1-213-373-4253.
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Carbon chainrings are a waste of time for 99.9% of people, and you hardly see them anyhow. Just in general, carbon fiber is a bad choice for applications that have to deal with a lot of impact or friction. Sure, they use it for race cars (which crash a lot) - but those big teams have crazy budgets. For most cyclists, and what you're looking to get out of cycling (i.e. enjoyment, exercise, etc) - durability is paramount.
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