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Perhaps. According to RR the resistance at approximately the pressures I run are as below: Marathon Plus: 25.5W G-One R: 28W Pathfinder: 24W That combined with the added weight and inertia of the old set up may explain the difference 🤷🏻‍♂️

Another great and constructive discussion! Could I get some advice from the brains trust? What's the best way to deal with saddle sores? Currently running a Brooks B17 in regular width - I really should have gotten a narrow based on my sit bone width but that was before I had comprehension of...

Thank you both, I really value your experience and thoughts. If the current setup proves unreliable I'll beef it up for sure - I have faith in liners and tubes after running them on my front G-One for a year - but I am loving the feel of this tubeless setup! I agree the Marathons are a brilliant...

Indeed. I did run the Marathons with tubes and no liners for a year prior (no sealant though). I got two flats during this time. Sealant would have blocked one up and kept me riding, the other would have been touch and go. The ride was noticeably harsher than the current set up. This was...

@Stefan Mikes these tyres freaking rock! I ended up replacing both the worn Marathon up back and the less worn G-One R at the front - the G-One sprayed sealant from about three holes when I converted to tubeless (testament to the Tannus Armour for keeping them running the last year) and...

A stunning part of the world. I had the pleasure of spending a Fall living there just prior to covid, the other side of Woodstock near Barnard. Just Norman Rockwell picturesque. I follow Ted King on YouTube as he rides stupid distances criss-crossing the state. This was our view every...

Interesting and respectful discussion, thank you all for the contributions. I couldn't agree more. After a few years of MUP commuting this shared principle of respect for others makes the whole thing work, and when cast aside I can see how the system breaks down. A few memories of this: * A...

Awesome! We visited a family in Vermont once with a massive raspberry patch. I think of it at this time of year. I've tried but our climate just doesn't get cold enough for them. I have found a subtropical equivalent that grows plenty fine here. I consider it one of Australia's few genuinely...

@Art Deco have you looked at V2H electric cars? Not an inexpensive option, but several times the storage capacity of Powerwalls, etc. Charge by day, power by night, top up at a supermarket or public station if a boost is needed. TBH I haven't looked at the economics or load capacity of that...

About 3 years to offset the carbon cost of manufacture. Panels generally have a 15-25 year lifespan, with some emerging products boasting a 40 year lifespan. The inverters we looked at had 10 year warranties. Batteries still aren't competitive for most households, but in some cases may be more...

I get it. I've got Scottish ancestry, I like a bargain as much as the next person 😄 Getting back on topic, consider the brief from the OP: a bloody bright light, rechargeable, with a battery pack. They didn't list having the electronic know how or willingness to tap into the bike battery -...

A tale of two bike lights.. A few years back I bought a Cateye 800 lumen light for commuting. It was about AU$100 at the time. Stretching into some longer, dark night rides I found myself testing the runtime a few times. I bought a backup, an Azur with similar output for about half the price...

How y'all doing with that heat? Those are some pretty extreme temps in the northern hemisphere this summer. It's one thing if your region is designed for it, but another altogether if not. We've had a mercifully mild and wet past two summers (cheers La Nina) but the black summer we had a few...

I had an uneventful additional two years of riding on a tyre following a similar screw puncture. This was with a Marathon Plus tyre so YMMV. Raising two year old twins.... you're right, you don't need a puncture in your life. As David points out on page 1, focus on the tyres, not the tubes. No...

Do they sell this brand in the States? Dirt cheap for 2200 lumens and includes all the bits. https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/products/cleanskin-duo-2200-lumen-front-led-light-with-gopro-mount-neoprene-case A mate runs one on his mtb. Works as advertised if you don't mind the chunky battery pack.

Super grippy, pretty rigid (perhaps uncomfortably so depending on foot shape), reasonably doable for off-bike walking. Full retail is a bit steep for an everyday shoe but they're on sale from time to time. I got my garish blue and red ones half price. You'll have to check if styling suits cellar...

I think it's generally a good thing to interrogate your preferences and drives, sexuality included. To paraphrase Dan Savage, you could save yourself and loved ones a whole lot of pain working that out sooner rather than later. Unfortunately there's a lot of confounding pressures: religious...

Thanks Stefan, sounds like an on-point suggestion 👍. One reviewer referred to it as a lighter, less grippy G-One R, which would suit me just fine running rear only. Now to see if I can find some local stock...

The tread on my rear Marathon Plus tyre is finally wearing bare after 10k (an outstanding innings, as the cricket lovers might say). It has been brilliant and delivered everything I wanted: no fuss, puncture free commuting. I'd recommend them in a flash to anyone looking for a near puncture...

Good on you Stefan! It has been a pleasure reading your biking journey over the last few years. May your next 25k be a safe one. Seriously though, hit Specialised up for some influencer sponsorship 😄