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09-20-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,111
Posted By KerryIrons

Do your quick releases somehow get loose every...

Do your quick releases somehow get loose every couple of rides? I go thousands of miles without checking my QRs. They only get opened when I get a flat. And unless I for some reason adjust them,...
09-20-23, 06:01 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,111
Posted By indyfabz

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09-19-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,111
Posted By wolfchild

You will according to all the thru-axle fan boyz

You will according to all the thru-axle fan boyz
08-02-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 667
Posted By msu2001la

I found the Donnely "tubeless tubulars" to be...

I found the Donnely "tubeless tubulars" to be very tough and durable. I am a fan of the MDX for mixed surface/gravel use, and the last set of tubs I had glued up was their PDX. The PDX is overkill...
07-24-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,913
Posted By MoAlpha

The numbers suggest that WT pros on a hard stage...

The numbers suggest that WT pros on a hard stage can use that much carbohydrate and more. Muscle uptake of glucose during strenuous exercise is mainly via an insulin-independent transport mechanism,...
07-13-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,510
Posted By msu2001la

A couple of points on this. Some of this is...

A couple of points on this.

Some of this is semantics. Cyclocross is a race discipline, not a style of riding or type of terrain. You can race cyclocross on a cyclocross bike, but you can also...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-22, 06:01 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,125
Posted By DaveSSS

In reality, there's plenty of grit sitting inside...

In reality, there's plenty of grit sitting inside a waxed chain by the time it needs rewaxing and dipping it in more molten wax doesn't remove it, it just covers it up. Brittle paraffin falls off...
11-28-22, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,958
Views: 427,545
Posted By jonathanf2

Chino Hills State Park on the Thanksgiving...

Chino Hills State Park on the Thanksgiving Holiday:
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10-31-22, 10:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,907
Posted By Canker

You might want to try Time pedals next time you...

You might want to try Time pedals next time you get curious. They have the mud/sand/whatever shedding ability of cranksbothers but are also super reliable.
10-29-22, 01:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,239
Posted By chaadster

yeah, a few seconds of sanding the pads and that...

yeah, a few seconds of sanding the pads and that was that for me!

Do it face down on sandpaper on a flat surface to keep the pad face level, of course.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,354
Posted By merlinextraligh

I’m still not buying. The objectively measurable...

I’m still not buying. The objectively measurable difference is very small. The subjective experience of the observer is easily influenced by which lube you think is faster.
10-26-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,053
Posted By MoAlpha

The premium version is probably worth it, but the...

The premium version is probably worth it, but the free one is not all that useful. I use intervals.icu and pay the voluntary fee.
10-25-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,907
Posted By Caliwild

Not exactly what you're looking for but I'm fond...

Not exactly what you're looking for but I'm fond of the Look X-track pedals since they can be used with SPD cleats...
10-16-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,103
Posted By Rolla

I found that cyclocross spikes raise the front of...

I found that cyclocross spikes raise the front of the shoe a bit, and that can help preserve the toe section. Also great for traction in mud, of course.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,427
Posted By chaadster

Your contention is that Panaracer makes a sealant...

Your contention is that Panaracer makes a sealant with particles too big to fit through a valve stem?

That’s news to me, and I’ve used quite a bit of it.

But, just because I’m surprised...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-22, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,125
Posted By yaw

Ultrasonic cleaning is not really necessary. I...

Ultrasonic cleaning is not really necessary. I would not buy one of those just for this purpose, just a mineral spirits soak and shake up in a little container or a bottle until it runs clear and a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By WhyFi

I'll agree that my levers typically feel a little...

I'll agree that my levers typically feel a little more firm with new pads and my suspicions for that match the piston position assumption already mentioned.

Another thing to keep in mind is that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-22, 07:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By eduskator

The new pads being thicker than the old ones, the...

The new pads being thicker than the old ones, the piston is pushed a little more inside the calliper, resulting in a firmer brake lever (the same feel your levers had when your bike was new)
08-21-22, 05:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,229
Posted By DorkDisk

BH90 is a MTB hose and the new road hose. BH59...

BH90 is a MTB hose and the new road hose. BH59 was the first iteration of road hydraulics and used a thinner walled (same outer diameter) hose that "flexed" more to give a more "road" feeling. The...
08-19-22, 10:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 21,283
Posted By Rooney

Old thread but I watched this video earlier this...

Old thread but I watched this video earlier this week and it seems at least somewhat applicable to the conversion.

LINK
08-11-22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 664
Posted By Hypno Toad

I'm embarrassed. But it's a life-long thing, I...

I'm embarrassed. But it's a life-long thing, I grew up with dyslexia. Too often I can't see the error until long after ... But that's also how I get better at proofing my own stuff.

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-22, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,007
Posted By Koyote

I've got no idea on your first Q; will leave that...

I've got no idea on your first Q; will leave that to others.

Regarding your second Q: on a long, fast, steep descent, I would prefer tubeless tires with adequate sealant. In my experience, even...
08-03-22, 09:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,197
Posted By Polaris OBark

The problem with 700 x 47mm is that the...

The problem with 700 x 47mm is that the tire/wheel combo has too large a diameter compared to something like 700 x 28mm, and will change the handling properties of the bike (it will become less...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-22, 03:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,307
Posted By jonathanf2

Other than the name and side tread pattern, they...

Other than the name and side tread pattern, they look and feel like two different tires. It did cross my mind about setting up the clinchers as tubeless since they're less weight, but I didn't want...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,307
Posted By jonathanf2

I rode on the 28c tubeless tires yesterday and I...

I rode on the 28c tubeless tires yesterday and I liked them better this time around. I took them on some flat pavement sprints and they felt noticeably faster. I also took them on really bad roads...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,307
Posted By jonathanf2

Part of me wants to gravitate away from tubes,...

Part of me wants to gravitate away from tubes, but for smaller diameter road slicks paired with TPU tubes, it's hard to beat the lower weight and livelier road feel. I'm going to do another ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-22, 07:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,307
Posted By chaadster

Interesting insights, jonathanf2 . I’m running a...

Interesting insights, jonathanf2 . I’m running a tube-type pair of their other road tire, the Torchbearer, on another bike and kind of have the same impression that the tubetype feel a little...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By Rdmonster69

I have the Dura Ace version which are very...

I have the Dura Ace version which are very similar. I don't think I would even notice the areas that you highlighted.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-22, 05:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By Clipped_in

Agreed. I've been riding the same pedals the...

Agreed. I've been riding the same pedals the past 3 years and for me they are the gold standard of road pedals. Excellent performance and durability!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By WhyFi

I think that you're just seeing the edges of...

I think that you're just seeing the edges of overlapping CF swaths.
07-20-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 385
Posted By Andrew R Stewart

I'll add a couple of tidbits to the good...

I'll add a couple of tidbits to the good explanation by smd4.

4mm and 5mm SIS casing is pretty much interchangeable WRT shifting aspects. But their end caps are rather different. 4MM SIS casing...
07-20-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,455
Posted By dsaul

If you want to do anything more than flat smooth...

If you want to do anything more than flat smooth dirt roads, I find that 20mm higher and 20mm shorter reach make for more confidence inspiring handling in an off road environment. Specifically,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-22, 10:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,307
Posted By jonathanf2

I just want to chime in on this thread. I've been...

I just want to chime in on this thread. I've been running the Timekeeper in 700x30c "armor edition" tubed type with lightweight 33g tubes. So far they've been running great. They're fast and I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,036
Posted By Psimet2001

Lots of reasons you don't see them often anymore....

Lots of reasons you don't see them often anymore.
1. Needed them a lot with SRAM because their front shifting has always really sucked. SRAM pushed a lot of 1x because they just can't figure out...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-22, 05:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,681
Posted By datlas

There are some times I have seen thrown around as...

There are some times I have seen thrown around as goals/benchmarks, but they are really dependent on terrain and group vs solo. So PLEASE take this with a grain of salt...

The two I think of are:...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,133
Posted By WhyFi

That doesn't sound like my area - I see road...

That doesn't sound like my area - I see road cyclists with HED wheels/rims quite regularly in my area, including a few clubmates. Then again, HED is a local company for us, so YMMV.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-22, 01:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,490
Posted By Symox

Praise for Voler

Was just going through my drawer of bike clothes and realized that at this point, virtually all of it is from Voler. I really like their products, especially the bib shorts, long and short sleeve...
03-04-22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,239
Posted By chaadster

That was brilliant; the wheels spin freely after...

That was brilliant; the wheels spin freely after a super quick sanding of each pad face.

Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-22, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,022
Posted By Iride01

I'm sort of thinking that Shimano has come up...

I'm sort of thinking that Shimano has come up with a new part number that supersedes the L03a pads. It's L05a-rf.

L03a's are what I have on my bike right now with BR-8070 calipers. However if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-22, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 323
Posted By tFUnK

In theory yes there are extenders that can be...

In theory yes there are extenders that can be used on tubes without removable valves. In practice the ones where you remove the core and install onto the extender itself work more reliably.
02-18-22, 11:45 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 20,425
Posted By shoota

I guess what I'm saying is, yeah maybe they keep...

I guess what I'm saying is, yeah maybe they keep some stuff out but if conditions are bad enough (like Mid South), then in the end it doesn't matter, they'll get messed up. Also, the covers fall off...
01-19-22, 11:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,025
Posted By 996

May not be the right setup for you, but I am...

May not be the right setup for you, but I am running a Shimano 105 R7000 50/34 crankset with a 105 medium cage derailleur and an 11-40 cassette Shimano XT CS-M8000 11-40 cassette. Stock setup...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-21, 10:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,056
Posted By msu2001la

I use the Wolftooth B-Rad to mount a roll-top bag...

I use the Wolftooth B-Rad to mount a roll-top bag below the water bottle on my seat tube.

The Wolftooth system is an adapter that mounts to the bottle bosses, and provides alternative mounting...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-21, 09:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,494
Posted By Litespud

This is pretty much what I do - buy three new...

This is pretty much what I do - buy three new chains with a new cassette and cycle through them until the cassette is worn, then replace the lot. Works out at ~$120 every couple of years, not...
12-10-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,046
Posted By Carbonfiberboy

Good points. Lance and his team were well known...

Good points. Lance and his team were well known for going out on 6 hour rides with only water. That's how elites get to that high level of fat oxidation. The theory is that if one maximizes both fat...
12-10-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,046
Posted By Branko D

Studies which compare fit amateurs to elite...

Studies which compare fit amateurs to elite athletes tend to find that their fat oxydation ramps down earlier and is less at any power output than it is for elite level riders (which to a great...
12-10-21, 04:38 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 32,046
Posted By ZHVelo

The problem with this for pros is that their 80%...

The problem with this for pros is that their 80% is so high, that the overall energy demands are so high. Even if at 80% Vo2max you miraculously used 50% fat oxidization and 50% CHO, the sheer energy...
12-07-21, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 740
Posted By adamrice

Knog has lights built around the same modular...

Knog has lights built around the same modular concept, which have been around for a while. If you're looking for something with an established track record, maybe check them out.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-21, 07:33 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,915
Posted By ericcox

The short answer is synthetic fabrics tend to...

The short answer is synthetic fabrics tend to smell worse. Fabrics that do not absorb water still absorb body oils during exercise. They also are harder to clean. Lots of good articles on this on the...
11-21-21, 12:09 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,809
Posted By mstateglfr

A gravel bike is a bike that was designed to be...

A gravel bike is a bike that was designed to be ridden on roads. Gravel roads, but roads nonetheless. Riding them offroad creates unique challenges for gearing since you are asking it to do what a...
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