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Looking at potentially purchasing an Argon E80 frameset. Can I draw any real data from this graph other than more expensive = more fasterer? Is it really trying to say drag from the frame is 20% more at 0 yaw than a full bongo sleeveless frameset (however little that amount may be in watts)?

So you wanna talk about Pompinos, huh?

Excited to see this one progress - got similar plans for commuter-cum-gnarmac singlespeed.

4.4w?

Really wanted to get down for that! Would be a brutal start to the season.

Not aware of a concise database, certainly not up-to-date for multiple manufacturers but a basic Shimano one is here and SRAM here

Might be a solution to that soon...

Love a build on a budget - can't wait to see what you do!

Starting to get a few small rust spots on Cro-mo commuter. Anything I can do to help/prevent it getting worse or is winter riding just a death sentence?

Does anyone know what size bearings I need for Raleigh Omega hubs and where can I get them?

Fitted a larger chainring and clearance is tight at the chainstay. When I put down the power there's a noise that sounds like the ring is catching the chainstay. Could it be lateral flex of the crank/ring (Sugino Messengers, cheap alu ring) or should I be looking elsewhere?

edit: Or frame flex causing the buzz? It's a supposedly noodly Cotic Roadrat

I've got a Cotic Roadrat (they now do the Escapade now specifically for drop-bars), fits the bill perfectly.

Thanks all for the input!

I'm currently alternating between z2/z3 depending on fatigue/lateness so I'll progressively start incorporating some more structured intervals. Fingers crossed. Cheers!

I ride bikes.

I'm currently commuting 16 miles a day each way on mainly flat terrain with three minor hills each way. Usually a headwind in the morning, tailwind in the evening. Fixed of course.

If I want to transition into TTing (and I do), what's my best approach? Turn the commuting miles into training rides (incl. recovery) or just zone 2 all the way there and back and get a turbo for building power separately? A carefully blended mix of the two?

Fitted tri bars and set up bike to suit for commute. End up 5 mins slower.... wat?!?

The CBR and YZF125s are a waste of time. They aren't sports bikes, they don't feel like sports bikes. Seriously, a battered old 500 is a rocketship compared to them. You pay a massive premium for one that's not shagged out and if when it falls over (and it will) your repair costs will be a fraction of the amount unless you're a fan of smashed plastics.

A carb CG125's the dream really if you're on any sort of budget. Get the disc brake model if you can, massive improvement over drums. Once you get used to riding and know where you want to go bike-wise you can upgrade. It's just a tool to get used to riding the roads.

That said, if you can afford it then Varaderos, due to the premium and looks, tend to be looked after really well and give you much more of a big-bike feel.

I pray Tenderloin is joking.