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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-02-23, 01:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,932
Posted By RockiesDad

I purposely went with GRX 48/31 crank an 11-34...

I purposely went with GRX 48/31 crank an 11-34 cassette on my road bike since I am a senior citizen. I do not regret it one bit. I may not use the lowest gear all the time but its there when I need...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-03-23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,689
Posted By RockiesDad

Bump this up to 32mm and call it a day...

Bump this up to 32mm and call it a day...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,714
Posted By RockiesDad

Got back to biking about five years ago or so. I...

Got back to biking about five years ago or so. I was in my early 60 years and just wanted to get some exercise in my daily routine. Jumped on my old mountain bike for fun. I started slowly and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-21, 11:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,016
Posted By RockiesDad

Mine came in around 21lbs or so with GRX 800-2X...

Mine came in around 21lbs or so with GRX 800-2X and Hunt wheels. Got it right around when Covid hit. Shipping from London to CA was only three days! Nice bike and great value...
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-20, 02:46 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 21,773
Posted By RockiesDad

X2. You might want to play with these two...

X2. You might want to play with these two adjustment to see what feels more efficient to you when pedaling. Every one is different. Just yesterday this thought did cross my mind while riding and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-20, 08:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,416
Posted By RockiesDad

You mean like this? Went with GRX 2X 800 series....

You mean like this? Went with GRX 2X 800 series. Very value oriented bike. Nice frame, great components and good pricing. Shipping is like paying tax...Love mine!...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-15-20, 12:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,963
Posted By RockiesDad

My take is don't add bar tape till the end. What...

My take is don't add bar tape till the end. What I like to do first is to set the bar up to where its most comfortable while riding in the drops. Next is to move the brake levers to a spot where they...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,143
Posted By RockiesDad

Fairlight Strael. London UK to Bay Area...

Fairlight Strael. London UK to Bay Area California in three days...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-20, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,573
Posted By RockiesDad

Okay I bit the bullet and ordered the Stael from...

Okay I bit the bullet and ordered the Stael from Fairlight in London, UK. Had to wait awhile for them to build it because I think they order frames in batches. Anyway when my turn came up to get...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-29-20, 02:35 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 42,850
Posted By RockiesDad

Yup I agree. Fairlight has as modern steel bikes...

Yup I agree. Fairlight has as modern steel bikes as you can get to date...
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,518
Posted By RockiesDad

Here is one with a drop bar bike. A little harder...

Here is one with a drop bar bike. A little harder to do in my opinion...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGP6H5iVfgE
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-05-19, 11:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,405
Posted By RockiesDad

Breaking it into chucks helps with the mental...

Breaking it into chucks helps with the mental part of the ride it seems.

Just need to add another 10-20 more miles to my normal riding routine and I think I should be fine... Thanks for all the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-03-19, 03:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,016
Posted By RockiesDad

I'm 62 and feel that I'm in great shape compared...

I'm 62 and feel that I'm in great shape compared to years gone by. Biking, swimming, hiking and yoga does all add up to better health. My motto is "if you stop, you're dead"... Gotta keep moving...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-17-19, 02:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,225
Posted By RockiesDad

Might need slight adjustments on the RD or you...

Might need slight adjustments on the RD or you can use a thin spacer when mounting a cassettes to match each other.

There are thin shims you can use to match rotor locations. I used two shims on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-19, 08:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,301
Posted By RockiesDad

Congrats! Making it as a small business owner is...

Congrats! Making it as a small business owner is no small feat these days. Kudos to you! Wishing you the best for the next 10 years...

Bulletproof rims so far..
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-19, 05:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,914
Posted By RockiesDad

They are great for the money. But I would...

They are great for the money. But I would consider them light to medium duty tires. I did get a flat once that was more of a cut than a puncture. I ran over some kind of metal strap and it left a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-18, 10:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,542
Posted By RockiesDad

Show us your vintage or early carbon fiber bikes

Here is my early '90s carbon fiber bike with AL lugs and fork. I think they came out earlier but still had AL lugs vs all carbon frame. This particular Specialize has black carbon fiber but one of my...
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