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Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 618
Posted By chaadster

New Bike Day: ‘23 3T Strada

Thanks to my friend Jochem out in Nijverdal, Netherlands at BikeSuperior, I came home last night with a new, 3T Strada with Force AXS 2x! It was terrific to finally visit the shop which is chock full...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-24-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,569
Posted By genejockey

Trigger pulled. I ordered an Elite Direto XR-T...

Trigger pulled. I ordered an Elite Direto XR-T from BikeCloset. $419 + tax and shipping. I realized I bought my Kick'r Snap back at the end of 2020, so it's a bit long in the tooth. Still works...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,779
Posted By MaxKatt

My LBS recommended Arundel Mandible on a build we...

My LBS recommended Arundel Mandible on a build we did. Ended up loving it. Put it on a couple road bikes and a gravel. Never lost a bottle.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,512
Posted By maddog34

remove, clean threads, inside and out, lube,...

remove, clean threads, inside and out, lube, re-torque to spec.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 12,749
Posted By CAT7RDR

I have been saving my last few Chocolate-Cherry...

I have been saving my last few Chocolate-Cherry with the 100mg of Crack added.
Might donate them to The Smithsonian in due time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,373
Posted By mstateglfr

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The lock didn't take for some reason.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,912
Posted By urbanknight

According to the ETRTO standards someone educated...

According to the ETRTO standards someone educated me with recently, your 28mm tire should be sized for a 19mm rim and the 30mm for a 21mm rim. So a 24mm width would have the tire measuring noticeably...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 6,059
Posted By rsbob

Be careful when buying oversized glasses so the...

Be careful when buying oversized glasses so the helmet is not bouncing off them on bumps which can get annoying - at least to me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-23, 12:32 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 6,059
Posted By MaxKatt

Smith Reverb. Go big...but always go frameless. ...

Smith Reverb. Go big...but always go frameless. Why would you ever want any frame blocking any of the view?

...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-23, 04:45 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 13,479
Posted By jadmt

dammit.... ...

dammit....

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Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
06-09-23, 06:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,702
Posted By himespau

That is one of the settings on the trainer that...

That is one of the settings on the trainer that you can set the strength of (along with virtual gearing, how much you feel virtual braking, and how much you feel hill resistance). I have it turned...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
06-04-23, 05:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,702
Posted By himespau

indieVelo - A new competitor online platform

People have asked about different alternatives to Zwift/RGT/MyWhoosh/etc.

A new one has opened in public beta (yesterday, I believe).

It's called indieVelo and can be found and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,281
Posted By scottfsmith

The Gabba is almost a Perfetto: it is a short...

The Gabba is almost a Perfetto: it is a short sleeve Perfetto with no side zippers. So, I would buy whatever size you would buy now in a Perfetto.

I have lots of Castelli gear and always wear one...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-23, 10:00 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,402
Posted By JohnJ80

Yes. Coefficient bars. sorry, I...

Yes. Coefficient bars.



sorry, I wasn’t clear. Big fan of the coefficient bars.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 6,382
Posted By CliffordK

I would have gone faster, but I had to respect...

I would have gone faster, but I had to respect the local signs.

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Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-23-23, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,203
Posted By daviddavieboy

Zwift Alternative ? This may be it

This modification of GTA V is getting VERY good. Called GTBikeV, it is an add on to GTA V that connects a smart trainer (or speed/cadence) that lets the user cycle around the GTAV world . As I got...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,821
Posted By garysol1

Well I put the wheels on today and I am very...

Well I put the wheels on today and I am very pleased with the look. Now to wait for springtime in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 759
Posted By terrymorse

I usually wear a thin merino beanie under my...

I usually wear a thin merino beanie under my helmet, but I'm tempted to try out this base layer with attached balaclava. At $25, it's certainly affordable:

...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By Kontact

It doesn't matter. The type of fiber used is a...

It doesn't matter. The type of fiber used is a balance between strength and durability. High modulus CF is very strong for its weight, but relatively brittle. Lower modulus is less pure, which makes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-22, 04:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,158
Posted By cxwrench

The question that's really on my mind...when will...

The question that's really on my mind...when will Pitbull Pedals make Ti cleats?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-22, 12:02 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 5,873
Posted By rsbob

I have three of these: Road bike, wet weather...

I have three of these: Road bike, wet weather bike and trainer and absolutely love them. Got them after sampling about six other seats. I too have perineal issues as well and they are pretty, pretty...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-09-22, 07:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 901
Posted By La Tortue

Another good option is to make a custom workout...

Another good option is to make a custom workout where the entire ride is simply all zone 1 (grey). Set your FTP as low as you want your resistance to be and set the workout on erg. This is probably...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 11,247
Posted By mstateglfr

I believe you meant to post- data are the plural....

I believe you meant to post- data are the plural.
...kidding.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,267
Posted By SoSmellyAir

Holy Grail Attained

I received my Prestacycle UniBlock 11 speed 12-28 Cassette today. The label on the box lists the wrong gearing, but the actual gearing on the cassette is correct and follows the Shimano Dura-Ace...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 69,495
Posted By big john

Keep it up and you're going to start getting...

Keep it up and you're going to start getting younger.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,145
Posted By tomato coupe

Don't eat dumpster sushi.[/color]

Don't eat dumpster sushi.[/color]
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,145
Posted By big john

Larry isn't so bad imho. His attempts at humor...

Larry isn't so bad imho. His attempts at humor are usually self-deprecating, he doesn't insult others as a rule, and he will listen (sometimes) to others. Sure, his threads are trolly, but not mean...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,833
Posted By WhyFi

I only bring edibles on my z1 rides. Hard to...

I only bring edibles on my z1 rides. Hard to train when I'm giggling all of the time.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-22, 07:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,416
Posted By TakingMyTime

NBD - Canyon Endurace

Canyon Endurace CF SL 8 Di2 (what a mouthful) in Stealth Grey, size Medium

Only about 10 miles on it so I can't really speak to many of the features and ride quality other than it fits great and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-22, 06:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,141
Posted By Kai Winters

I always start with the "process of elimination"....

I always start with the "process of elimination".
visually inspect the rear derailleur...is the jockey/idle pulley cage straight and in proper alignment?
check chain stretch with a "check tool"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-22, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 69,075
Posted By timtak

Nor am I surprised. I think many bike buyers, or...

Nor am I surprised. I think many bike buyers, or at least myself, are/were too overweight to ride in an aggressive position. Comfortable frames allow people like me to take up cycling. But these days...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-22, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,651
Posted By himespau

It's hiding under the laces on the middle of the...

It's hiding under the laces on the middle of the tongue in this picture, but, yes, it's there....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-22, 02:41 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 10,544
Posted By ofajen

Sorry, I’ll pass on the opinions but here’s the...

Sorry, I’ll pass on the opinions but here’s the explanation of the Silca calculator along with a good discussion on the overall topic of rolling resistance of tire casings, the impedance of surfaces...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-22, 04:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,723
Posted By Rides4Beer

If they're holding pace, what's the problem? If...

If they're holding pace, what's the problem? If they're slowing down, then yeah, they need to pull off and take a break.

I tend to take longer pulls, just depends on how I'm feeling. I usually get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,282
Posted By PeteHski

This was certainly true in the past, but now I...

This was certainly true in the past, but now I think their merchant card fees are more competitive. There are still a few small retailers over here in the UK that won't take AMEX, but it's much less...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-22, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 777
Posted By palimpsest

1. Focus on the present, not the past 2. Talk...

1. Focus on the present, not the past
2. Talk about the future early on
3. Make sure you’re attracted to the wheel, not the idea of a relationship
4. Don’t skip the intimate talk!
5. Meet each...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-22, 11:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,005
Posted By eduskator

2 pages for this... The internets keep impressing...

2 pages for this... The internets keep impressing my arse.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-22, 05:20 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,781
Posted By RChung

Yes, I do, but I was unhappy when I had to patch...

Yes, I do, but I was unhappy when I had to patch a flat because the patch threw off the balancing, so now when I get a flat I add three patches, one over the hole and two others at 120-degree...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,395
Posted By hayden52

Michelin AirStop. They have smooth valves that...

Michelin AirStop. They have smooth valves that don't ruin my Silca pump.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-22, 02:23 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,057
Posted By mstateglfr

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Wiggle has their BrandX road...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-22, 08:35 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 16,366
Posted By Koyote

Ansel Adams always photographed the bike's drive...

Ansel Adams always photographed the bike's drive side.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-21, 04:27 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,605
Posted By bbbean

I would expect just the opposite. Mips basically...

I would expect just the opposite. Mips basically allows the head to rotate within the helmet, reducing rotational forces in a crash. If anything, I would think an extra layer between head and helmet...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-21, 01:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,763
Posted By Seattle Forrest

Personally I have auto pause on and set not to...

Personally I have auto pause on and set not to record anything under 20 mph. I don't know how you people manage such pathetically slow speeds. 17 mph over a century? That's a track stand! I spent...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-21, 04:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,409
Posted By Racing Dan

You should just get it if you want it, but Id...

You should just get it if you want it, but Id argue 99% of the perceived air loss when disengaging a normal pump head is from the hose, not the valve, - unless of course its a particularly inept...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-21, 05:27 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 9,776
Posted By Trsnrtr

People, get back on topic, please, or the next...

People, get back on topic, please, or the next mod may bring a lock.

On second thought...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-21, 01:51 PM
Replies: 594
Views: 26,121
Posted By badger1

Indeed! ...

Indeed!

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,506
Posted By tomato coupe

There are a lot of really good wheels on the...

There are a lot of really good wheels on the market -- you can usually find something top tier at a good price.

($10 says someone will suggest Zondas. Any takers?)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-21, 06:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,990
Posted By WhyFi

So having unique features on one model in the...

So having unique features on one model in the line-up means raising the price on other models in the line-up, effectively getting in to price competition with themselves, instead of with their...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,268
Posted By mstateglfr

I am pretty sure that engineers at bike companies...

I am pretty sure that engineers at bike companies are, on the whole, the bottom of the class. They are still smarter than me, but good lord.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-21, 07:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,428
Posted By indyfabz

I nearly learned that lesson the really hard way....

I nearly learned that lesson the really hard way. Has to be one of the dumbest things I ever did while riding. I wish there were an EKG readout of that moment.
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