To be honest, I don’t know. They look like they are bolted so I guess it’s possible but I’ve never had the need to try. I’m guessing that removing the seat post and bars would probably allow you to transport it on its side. But, again, it’s not something I’ve ever thought about trying.

To be honest, I'm not really sure they have sizes per-se. The one I used was just a cheap one that came as part of a Halfords Cyclists Toolkit I've had for about 12 years now - so it's really nothing special. I think the key thing is that you'll know if it's right if you can screw it in gently by hand. Never use tools to install the outer threaded portion into the crank arm and be sure that you do not cross-thread it (which is why you should never use a tool to install it).

Hi thanks. I’ve used a crank extractor which fits fine but when I screw in the extractor it doesn’t seem to have anything to press against and the crank doesn’t come off. Or do anything 🤷‍♂️

I'm running 25mm GP5000s. That seems a bit of a sweet spot for these wheels - and also about as wide as I dare go in the frame.

@@TheImprobableIronman think i historically tried 25s on the front of my exocet 2 and it rubbed the top of the fork. I gather this wheelset is quite wide, so reduces tyre height? Would you still recommend the wheels now?

@@cmdrrockswift2204 Having raced them for a season, I think I would - with one Caveat. I would not order a set of 88s - rather a 60/88 set. Having the 88 on the front makes them a real handful on a gusty day (and in certain yaw scenarios). I think a 60 on the front would be far more stable and in fact, I've recently purchased a 60 front from them for this very reason. Going to do an update video when I get a chance to fit the wheel and test it.

Many thanks for this - I'm glad you found it helpful. Personally, I'm using a 50" TV. I actually think that for any of the indoor 'virtual reality' apps, the bigger the screen, the better. So basically - get the biggest your budget will run to. Apple TV is a great option in my opinion, however, do be conscious of the limited Bluetooth connectivity. Apple TV only gives you two spare Bluetooth channels - so if you are running a bluetooth trainer and also a bluetooth heart rate belt then bear this in mind - especially if you also wanted to use AirPods etc. This test was actually done using an Apple TV - so as you can see, it works pretty well. And I maintain that Apple TV is really one of the most cost-effective solutions out there. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

Thank you very much for this - I'm glad you enjoyed the review. I'm sure you'll enjoy the shoes also. Having used them for a full season now, I can honestly say they are among the best running shoes I (personally) have ever had. I even ran a local 10K at PB pace in them at the weekend with very tired legs - and these shoes just glided along. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

I make you right there. Having said that, I guess they need to preserve exclusivity on some things. To quote a line from Men Behaving Badly (for anyone old enough to remember that), "When there's always biscuits in the jar, where's the fun in biscuits!!!" Many thanks for watching and commenting.

@@TheImprobableIronman keep going making the videos

Nice work mate - that's properly good progress over that period. The Xterra treadmill has been great and I totally make you right about the way it improves workout options as winter bites. As we move out of the Triathlon season and into the running season, mine is going to be getting a lot more use. Wishing you every success in hitting your goal and thanks for watching and commenting.

Many thanks for this. These really are nice wheels but I totally get your concerns around cross-winds. For total transparency, in a couple of races I did find that they can be 'flighty' when down on the bars. If you saw my Belvoir Castle Race Report video, I actually opted to run my smaller section American Classics because of that and I have just purchased a 60MM front from Superteam. A lot of that probably comes down to personal preference and the majority of rides are totally fine with both 88s in the bike. But I'll be reserving the option to run a smaller front on a breezy day. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

I have to agree. This frame design was a real dropped ball on Trek's part. The problem is though that a lot of manufacturers have played around with similar 'direct mount' BB designs - probably seemed like a good idea to them at the time, but get a few years on them and you see the shortcomings of the design. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Many thanks for this - really interesting to hear your experience is the same. I have started taking it in fresh orange juice - as it seems to stay in suspension better (compared to water). Having said this, I do always rinse the glass with a shot of water to make sure I get the sediment. Thanks for watching and commenting. Very much appreciated.

@@TheImprobableIronman thank you for the series. really informative

Personally, I take a 5 gram scoop (a heaped scoop from my tub, using the provided measure) in a glass of water or orange juice straight after my morning workout. I find it works best in fresh orange juice as the powder seems to stay in suspension better in the juice - it being more viscous than water. The directions say to take it in 240 ml of water - but I just use half a standard glass. Generally, I give myself about an hour between creatine and first coffee and have not experienced any side effects (which seem mainly to be stomach upsets). Many thanks for watching and commenting.

Many thanks for watching and commenting. I'm totally with you on the weight gain being mostly water - and I've even felt more de-hydrated at times, which I guess is a consequence of muscles hanging onto more fluid. I'm also with you on this being a thing for me now. Especially as the years creep up on me, I can see it having long-term benefits. Thanks again for watching.

Many thanks for watching and for your comment. It's a good question (and one I should have covered in the video if I'm honest). The simple answer is - yes - I have gained a bit. I weigh every day so it's hard to be accurate (my weight can fluctuate by 1.5 kg day-to-day, depending on time of day and what I've done training-wise). But I would say that on average I've probably gained about one kilo in average weight. Given the benefits I'm seeing, I think I can live with that.

@@TheImprobableIronman Great , thanks for your reply. yes I'm a 50+ cyclist and not very powerfully built. So do struggle on the flat compared to bigger riders. Most of our club races are either flat or rolling so being light usually isn't much help! So I think an extra kilo or two if it comes with even a slight increase in power could be quite beneficial. Good to hear you've felt benefits later on on your rides too :)

To be fair, it's not a 'test' it's a Zwift workout. A test is a test, a workout a workout - which is why I refer to it as a 'session', rather than a workout.

Many thanks for watching and commenting. I know what you mean about it being hard to pin a gain specifically on Creatine (or any supplement for that matter). But a gain is a gain and I definitely feel the endurance benefit (which it sounds like you are too). A lot of bodybuilders report that they get gains because the creatine lets them push harder for longer so I'm pretty sold on it as a positive - and more importantly non-harmful - supplement.

@@TheImprobableIronman it’s something I’m going to continue to use

Many thanks as always Mike.

Many thanks for watching and commenting. I know exactly what you mean about just feeling better somehow. And, like you say, it's not just one thing - it's just a kind of overall improvement. Based on my experience I'd say it's definitely worth a go for anyone; the most cost-effective and probably most researched supplement you can buy.

Many thanks for this - I really do appreciate you watching and commenting. I'd say that Creatine is definitely worth a try but also make sure that you're fuelling right. Interestingly (and something I should have mentioned in the video) I did both 2 x 20 FTP sessions fasted - just to eliminate and effect different fuelling may have had.

Many thanks for watching and your comment. Seriously, this is such a sweet bike, however, I think Planet X seems to have very limited stock on the Evo right now. I guess (after their financial problems) they seem to be pushing their pricier models more.

Thanks very much for this - I really appreciate it. I think you've nailed it regarding how hard it is to prove what's driving a change. Equally I do agree that if it simply makes you feel better then you perform better and that's all-round good. I've pondered quite a bit on whether it's me pushing harder, or creatine allowing me to push harder and that's why I think a longer 'test' period is a good idea - to see if I can get some measurable change. Thanks again.

Thanks as always for watching and commenting. Yes - I didn't expect to actually feel any change within the first four weeks. But I do definitely feel like I can push harder. Let's see how it goes. Thanks again for watching.

Thanks s always for watching and commenting, Mike.

I think quite shallow is a fair description. But it's perfectly swimmable; probably a similar depth to the shallow end of a decent pool in places. A few years back, I did the Castle Race series at Hever Castle...now, that was a shallow swim (in places that was more like a mud crawl). Belvoir was far better than that.

Hi Andy. Many thanks for this (I certainly remember the encouragement you gave me all the way up the Alpe that morning). Many thanks once again for watching and your very kind comments - very much appreciated. Hope all is well with you and thanks again.

Many thanks for this - your comments are very much appreciated as always. It's an interesting supplement when you start digging in to the research. As you say, two weeks is really not a useful test window though - so I'll be interested to see if I can back up the subject evaluation with some data after the initial load period.

Thanks for watching and commenting mate. Blackberries are actually quite a good emergency backup. A small handful is about the same calories as half a gel and they come full of other nutrients, such as Vitamin C, Potassium etc. I do think Creatine is worth a go. From the research I've done, I honestly can't find a drawback. Hope you're keeping well mate? Any races planned for the rest of the season?

Thanks mate - yep any benefit is a benefit. I'm not expecting it to make a huge difference but given how cheap it is, if it's moving me in the right direction then I've got be happy with that. Just stepped off the Wattbike after another 2 x 20 FTP and have to say that I honestly felt stronger in the second set than they first so that all feels like progress.

Thanks Mike and thanks for watching as always.

I did hear about this, which is why I'm opting for the phased load approach. Many thanks for watching and commenting.

Many thanks for watching and your comment. I totally agree with you - there really is no downside and I keep seeing strong evidence that it's a real positive addition - especially as you get older.

Thanks very much for this - I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I do totally agree with you on the real food aspect - and that's something I also make sure to do. Interesting to hear your experience with Collagen Peptides - as you say, the body does get increasingly more creaky (and achey) with age. I'll certainly look into that myself.

Thanks Mike - we will see...

Thanks for this mate. Interesting to hear that you've used it before - and also interesting to hear that you have a background in Powerlifting. Nice work. I think that it will be interesting to see if there really are any endurance benefits - given that most reported benefits I've seen are focussed on explosive stuff (such as lifting and HIIT). I also agree about the weight gain - I'm sure it will be minimal and something my body can adapt around. We will see I guess. Thanks as always for watching and commenting - hopefully you're finding your cycling mojo again?

It’s turned into a 14 hour epic. Masterpieces, such as this, can take literal years to create!! 😂

Thanks mate. That's a good question. The GPX files are often available, however, it could be a bit of a faff in T1, starting the course etc. so I tend not to use them. Ironically, any time I'd have lost starting the course this time could have been made up for by not taking a wrong turn. One caveat in the case of the Belvoir GPX file though - the Race Director mentioned in the pre-start briefing that the GPX file was wrong - as it took you along a gated road....probably the exact same gated road I ended up on. Thanks as always for watching and commenting.

Thanks mate. Yes - I think the plan was always Olympic in the first year back, middle-distance the year after and maybe full in 2026....or that's the plan.

Many thanks for this.