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  1. Oh Remco, you deserve to have yet another amazing comeback. I felt this finish in my guts, so full of incredible courage. I wish for you a 2025 season filled with just as much good luck as your skill, talent and perseverance.

  2. I use V-brakes on my carbon wheels. They work great. But I prefer disc brakes.

    Conclusion:

    Advantages of V-brakes:

    1.) V-brakes are easy to maintain.

    2.) V-brakes are probably more aerodynamic.

    3.) V-brakes are cheaper.

    4.) V-brakes are lighter.

    Disadvantages of V-brakes:

    1.) Increased wear on the wheel if the brake surface is made of carbon.

    This is also a problem with V-brakes. Carbon wheels are very expensive.

    2.) Less braking power with carbon brake surfaces.

    3.) Depending on the wear resistance, very expensive due to direct wear on the wheels. (Carbon surface)

    So, if I had the money, I would switch to disc brakes. No direct wear on the wheels. Just the usual normal wear and tear from everyday riding. And you don't have to worry too much about the carbon of the brake track melting if you apply the brakes for a long time when you're going fast or going down a hill. Of course you have to pay attention to this with disc brakes too but if the disc does get slightly warped it's still cheaper to replace than a wheel. Plus the best braking power. You do pay a lot of money for a good disc brake but in terms of maintenance and wear and tear this is the best in my opinion. And also in terms of cost. Oh, and I do all of this on my carbon racing scooter. It weighs about 4-5kg and I'm having a lot of fun. But I find cycling in general very fascinating. I just have a problem with the saddle on a bike – I sit on it too much and get back pain.That's why I've been riding a scooter for three years or longer. Strangely, I don't get back pain even though you're standing still. You're about three-quarters as fast as a bicycle. Or with good racing scooters, three-quarters as fast as a gravel bike, I'd say. On a straight line, if you're good, you can do around 30 to 40 km/h on a scooter. Going downhill, of course, there's no limit other than the V-brake. Going uphill is also possible if you practice a lot. You are your own gear system. Which I personally really like. Perfect for me and my ADHD. (ADHD) Average speed is of course higher on bicycles because of the gear system. But in terms of acceleration on straight lines and downhill too – purely acceleration, not top speed – the scooter is definitely faster for the first 100 to 150 meters because you have a more direct transfer of power through your own gear system. After that, the bike comes in because of its mechanical gear system. If you have any questions about scooters, please just ask, regardless of language. A translator is fine.πŸ˜… I'm always happy when questions are asked on this topic, as it's my hobby and I already have a lot of knowledge about it and like to share. For me, scootering is my life; when I'm on the scooter, I forget everything. It's like meditation for me. Of course, carbon is always a bit more fragile and more expensive than many other materials. My scooter is 28/28 inch, so I can maintain higher speeds for longer.The carbon fiber also makes it easy to climb hills, although not as fast as a bicycle since, as mentioned, you're your own transmission. My scooter's frame and handlebars are also optimized for aerodynamics. (The frame has a teardrop shape and the handlebars are very narrow. (Time trial handlebars, but only the handlebars, not with the additional frame that you usually have on it.) In front I ride an Easton EC90 SL. (Very light aero profile). In the back I ride an Easton EC90 SLX. (Hardly aero profile, it's a climbing balance bike.) In conclusion, I can say that scooters, especially if they are very light, can definitely be much more playful and in some situations more agile than bicycles. The standing position in particular allows you to control the ride more with your body than with a bicycle. You are also very low in terms of height regarding the vehicle and the handlebars. My handlebar height is about 90cm. It's really a lot of fun to ride. And here in Germany, you definitely stand out with it. In Germany, scooters for adults and especially racing scooters are very exotic. I'm always happy when someone has questions about them. I get approached very often. Which isn't a bad thing for me, but what I don't understand when you read the sentence I hear: "What is that?" It's as if people have never seen a scooter before. The thing has no pedals or gears. And most of the time I drive past, you can see how it works and that you pedal directly onto the ground. Some people also say: "What kind of bike is that?" πŸ˜… That always makes me smile; like I said, you can clearly see the difference. With a scooter, you can largely determine the gear ratio of your "own gear" by choosing the wheel size and the wheel material.

    Aluminum = higher gear ratio. Longer coasting.

    Because it's usually heavier, it also allows for higher speeds, but slower acceleration.

    Carbon = shorter gear ratio.

    With less mass, you can accelerate faster, and with the right technique, you can also coast for a very long time. It just doesn't coast as long as aluminum. That's my experience.

    With kind regards and love from Germany,

    Stephen

  3. About everything said in this video is wrong…. remco was far ahead and nobody was closing in but he panicked since at the olympics you are not allowed to have information about time gaps….it was no comeback and he was never in danger.

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