Pro Hack for the BEST Value Aero Upgrade

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
  • Aero socks look good and save precious watts. I’ll tell you why I think aero socks are the most cost-effective aero upgrade you can make for cycling. But as everyone that has tried them already knows, a major downside to them is that even the best made aero socks rarely stay up and in place on long, hot rides. I demonstrate how using a medical adhesive spray, like Mueller’s Tuffner Pre-tape, is the best and most secure way to keep your cycling socks from slipping down your legs. I test it out myself on an indoor spin to see how well they keep my socks in place.
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Outtake
    00:18 Intro
    01:27 Benefits of Going Aero
    04:32 My Choice for Aero Socks
    05:46 Testing Mueller Pre-tape Spray
    09:01 Results & Rating
    BikesbyMike UA-cam Channel: “Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Current Year Model Bike: Cannondale SuperSix EVO Test Case”
    • Why You Shouldn't Buy ...
    BikesbyMike UA-cam Channel: “My Dream Road Bike Wheel Build: Like Zipp 454 NSWs…but better!”
    • My Dream Road Bike Whe...
    BikesbyMike UA-cam Channel: “Vittoria Corsa G+ 2.0 TLR Road Tire: Long Term Review”
    • Vittoria Corsa G+ 2.0 ...
    BikesbyMike UA-cam Channel: “How to Replace & Lubricate a Bicycle Chain: …and the BEST Lube for your Bike!”
    • How to Replace & Lubri...
    BikesbyMike UA-cam Channel: “LactiGo vs. AMP Human PR Lotion: Which is Better at Preventing Lactic Burn?”
    • LactiGo vs. AMP Human ...
    Mueller Pre-tape Spray Tuffner (10 oz) available at CMCC Online Store: store.cmcc.ca/
    Music Credits:
    Bikes by Mike Intro Scene
    “5 Cents Back” by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX: audionautix.com/
    Free to use as per Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License: creativecommons.org/licenses/...
    Music unaltered
    Sound Effects Credits:
    Bikes by Mike First Intro Glitch
    “Audio Cable Connector Noise, Glitch 3” by zapsplat.com
    Free to use when crediting creator
    Fast Forward Effect on First Clip
    “390145__cuddlenucks__glitchy-tape.wav” by CuddleNucks at freesound.org
    Licensed under CC0 1.0 (creativecommons.org/publicdom...)
    Unmodified/original version
    Bikes by Mike Intro Theme Song for Bouncing Wheel
    “Tennis Ball Hits the Ground 01” by Sound Effects +
    Standard License, Finnolia Productions Inc. House and Office, Sound Effect SFX 41802465
    Bikes by Mike Intro Theme Song for Rolling Wheel
    “Fishing Reel Fast” by Sound Effects +
    Standard License, Finnolia Productions Inc. House and Office, Sound Effect SFX 41498102
  • Спорт

КОМЕНТАРІ • 16

  • @PeaceMagnetizm
    @PeaceMagnetizm 6 місяців тому +1

    Could you please add some chapters to your video along the timestamps?
    Suddenly stumbled upon your channel. You have great insights man.

    • @bikesbymike
      @bikesbymike  6 місяців тому +1

      I had no idea my timestamps weren't showing up in my videos. I used the wrong format in my video descriptions, so they did not auto-generate. Just spent the last hour editing them all. 🤣 Thanks so much for the heads-up! And thanks for watching.

    • @PeaceMagnetizm
      @PeaceMagnetizm 6 місяців тому

      @@bikesbymike Glad to help

  • @jonahking5566
    @jonahking5566 6 місяців тому

    Interesting stuff, thanks for sharing! I'll be trying some spray in the coming season

    • @bikesbymike
      @bikesbymike  6 місяців тому

      Good that I’m not the only one trying this out. Thanks for watching!

  • @anthonyg-can
    @anthonyg-can Місяць тому

    Thanks, Mike. Did you try the Silca socks in your testing?

    • @bikesbymike
      @bikesbymike  Місяць тому

      Not yet!

    • @anthonyg-can
      @anthonyg-can Місяць тому

      @@bikesbymike@bikesbymike OK, I ordered a couple pairs, so I'll let you know my thoughts. 😀

    • @bikesbymike
      @bikesbymike  Місяць тому

      @@anthonyg-can Please do! It's Silca, so it HAS to be good.

    • @anthonyg-can
      @anthonyg-can Місяць тому

      @@bikesbymike UPDATE: I can vouch for the Silca socks after about 2 rides! :) Comfortable, they stay up, aero styling... wait for a sale.

    • @bikesbymike
      @bikesbymike  29 днів тому +1

      @@anthonyg-can Nice to hear! BTW, I sent you some routes via Strava messaging. Just want to make sure you got them. You can also respond by email to BikesbyMike.yt@gmail.com

  • @ilanpi
    @ilanpi 6 місяців тому

    A good value aero upgrade is a new stem

    • @bikesbymike
      @bikesbymike  6 місяців тому

      I think of the stem as the best value bike fit upgrade, but I guess it does have a small weight and aero benefit as well.

    • @ilanpi
      @ilanpi 6 місяців тому

      @@bikesbymike Yes, same here. My observation of sportive riders here in Switzerland is that they should get much more aero, i.e., get lower and longer stems and narrower bars. I have aero socks that I wear at the track, but they seem to stay up ok.