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Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3,183
Views: 584,970
Posted By Jrasero

Piermont NY Hudson Way ...

Piermont NY Hudson Way

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3,183
Views: 584,970
Posted By Jrasero

NY County Trail Croton Reservoir Trail Bridge ...

NY County Trail Croton Reservoir Trail Bridge


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Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,923
Posted By Jrasero

with all do respect the Emonda was never a "light...

with all do respect the Emonda was never a "light bike" and two the seat mass was hideous. Also factor in the that Trek is a business and having twice as many skus to just have a "climbing" and aero...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 794
Posted By Jrasero

I change bikes every 1-2 years because I see...

I change bikes every 1-2 years because I see bikes a lot like cars. Shiny, heavily depreciating assets, that have marginal performance increases each model year but you have the fun of changing cars...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 776
Posted By Jrasero

IMO if you still are on butyl tubes TPU tubes are...

IMO if you still are on butyl tubes TPU tubes are the way. We can debate which brand is better in terms of reliability, but overall as you saw the ability to cut serious weight and cut the size of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,104
Posted By Jrasero

I briefly tried 46/33 with a 10-36 for road and...

I briefly tried 46/33 with a 10-36 for road and hated it. I never could get into cadence and the gaps on just the 10-36 were to jarring for me. To your point, it would require me riding long climbs...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,715
Posted By Jrasero

Purchased the Silca Wax Chain System since I had...

Purchased the Silca Wax Chain System since I had a bunch of Silca pts and the machine, a bag of wax, and chain stripper came to $50

I have been using their Super Secret Drip Wax for a couple years...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,746
Posted By Jrasero

There is movement which isn't a huge deal since...

There is movement which isn't a huge deal since you can just stabilize the mount with your hand while putting on or taking off the Varia but this also a small reason I have moved to saddle based...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,746
Posted By Jrasero

Well KOM doesn't use "BOA" but BOA or dial style....

Well KOM doesn't use "BOA" but BOA or dial style. The unit I got from them was crap and would constantly detention. Even if it didn't the sharper wire isn't ideal especial on painted carbon posts
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,746
Posted By Jrasero

I have used that exact one and that wire is a bit...

I have used that exact one and that wire is a bit sharp, thus that's why in my previous post on my Scott you can see 3M tape from keeping that wire from eating into the seatpost. The bigger issue is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,746
Posted By Jrasero

I know there are cheaper options, but IMO I have...

I know there are cheaper options, but IMO I have found the most versatile and most comfortable saddles to be the Specialized SWORK Mirror series. Now you don't need to go SWORKS to get the SWAT...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 960
Posted By Jrasero

base layers are supposed to wick away sweat, thus...

base layers are supposed to wick away sweat, thus in the winter it keeps you from pooling in sweat thus dropping your temp and in theory in hotter weather it help you from becoming swampy and soggy,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,818
Posted By Jrasero

I agree. I built up that same Aethos Fact 10r...

I agree. I built up that same Aethos Fact 10r Frameset and picked everything I wanted, everything that fit me, and everything in my budget. Granted the only thing size wise I would have changed off a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,818
Posted By Jrasero

cost can be a factor however buying a bike is...

cost can be a factor however buying a bike is like buying a suit IMO. For some people they can wear whatever off the rack with zero alterations, while people like me might need a few things like...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,443
Posted By Jrasero

Canyon's starting pointed is heavily dictated by...

Canyon's starting pointed is heavily dictated by SOH which IMO is the correct way to start any fit, but I am 5'5" and would take a 2XS in Canyon with a 29" SOH, so if you are 5'10" with a 30" SOH you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 925
Posted By Jrasero

I'd be curious to see how OP likes this bike...

I'd be curious to see how OP likes this bike since it seemingly is trying to be a little of everything in aero, endurance, allroad with the clearance and gravel with the bar choices. IMO these bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 925
Posted By Jrasero

1.1lb just for the wheels but I still suggested...

1.1lb just for the wheels but I still suggested going further with TPU tubes and a carbon rail saddle. Also regardless if it's 1.1lbs or 1.6lbs that's a ton of weight saved cycling wise without...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 925
Posted By Jrasero

That frame is fairly light at 1000g or so what I...

That frame is fairly light at 1000g or so what I suspect is holding it back is the wheels, tubes, and saddle. Those DT Swiss E 1800 weigh a whopping 1900g and IMO just getting down to a lighter...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,443
Posted By Jrasero

What is your definition of cheap? I think for a...

What is your definition of cheap? I think for a new big name and or Western brand you are looking $5500-$6000 range bare min for an entry level aero, electronic, integrated bike maybe $5K if you go...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

I honestly think you can't read or chose not to...

I honestly think you can't read or chose not to read my story. Whatever maybe the case that's fine but I am not implying because people don't like my bike they are racist but rather the antiquated...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 02:19 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

That question has zero context thus any answer...

That question has zero context thus any answer has to be based of stereotypes or perceived ideas
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

I never said the UCI was a standard of quality...

I never said the UCI was a standard of quality those are your words.

I never said Giant was a Western brand either again your words. I am saying Giant is the worlds biggest bike brand and possibly...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

then stop asking rhetorical questions you just...

then stop asking rhetorical questions you just come off as a dweeb
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

let me go back to shop and ask for the security...

let me go back to shop and ask for the security tape or should I have been filming it on my phone like a Karen. The problem with your questions is that it reflects victim blaming. I am not saying...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

I think your attempt to make straw men arguments...

I think your attempt to make straw men arguments to deny a possible racial encounter that you weren't part of because you are too spineless to talk about race and instead fall back onto the idea that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

Simply not true. If Giant is one of the cheapest...

Simply not true. If Giant is one of the cheapest big name bike brands and a Propel Advanced Zero frame starts at $2800 how is your statement remotely close
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

To answer your first rhetorical question yes,...

To answer your first rhetorical question yes, 100% Winspace IMO puts out products that surpass Giant if not many Western brands. Why people stay with big Western brands is for the quintessential...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

His reference was to clone bikes or really any...

His reference was to clone bikes or really any non Trek that is not recognizable like Giant, ie a Winspace China bike

Whether you put any weight into a sticker, that sticker still means it had to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

I disagree that I shouldn't tell my story just...

I disagree that I shouldn't tell my story just because the service manager can't get on here and defend themselves. This isn't a trial where you hear from the defendant. You might think that's the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

If you say all immigrants are criminals that...

If you say all immigrants are criminals that statement is racist since it's a stereotypical and statically not true. The Trek service manager stereotyped every Chinese or non Western brand bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

Well for context the store I went into was a Trek...

Well for context the store I went into was a Trek store with a white service manager. I am a Korean American that brought in a Chinese bike. There was no Taiwanese aspect so no clue what you are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

Well I subjectively can say that comparing a...

Well I subjectively can say that comparing a previous gen MY22 Scott Foil RC aero bike vs a previous gen Winspace T1500/T1550 that the quality besides maybe paint jobs is identical. As per Giant,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

awesome glad you were there

awesome glad you were there
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

as many as it takes. I think the service...

as many as it takes. I think the service managers comments at bare min were ignorance and at worse were racist. If you don't find the story compelling enough then jump onto another thread, I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

it was the seat post just didn’t have the...

it was the seat post just didn’t have the necessary tools. Again even if I had the tools the interaction simply wasn’t warranted. The whole rational well just do everything yourself isn’t helpful...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

I mean do whatever you like but at a certain...

I mean do whatever you like but at a certain point being rude by sharing your opinion when it’s not warranted can cost you customers and at the end of the day these are the customers that pay you and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

don’t have a vice or the blade. Winspace...

don’t have a vice or the blade. Winspace unfortunately provides the same 300mm seat post for a XL as they do for a XS.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,619
Posted By Jrasero

It comes from Chi-na!

Last weekend I had a weird interaction with a service manager at a big bike store chain here in NY (Danny's). I brought in my newly built Winspace (direct to consumer Chinese) because I needed the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,344
Posted By Jrasero

Depends on the riders ability to spin up and put...

Depends on the riders ability to spin up and put out watts and what type of course they are riding. 10.5Kg at 23lbs with aero wheels could be faster if the course is flat and the rider has the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By Jrasero

Saddle was a touch high but the bike ships with...

Saddle was a touch high but the bike ships with the same 300mm seatposts for every size. The post was at its max insertion and I still need a touch of adjustment so I had the post cut 20mm so I could...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By Jrasero

So the T1500 Disc with SRAM Rival AXS and I...

So the T1500 Disc with SRAM Rival AXS and I believe 65mm deep wheels with butyl tubes was 18.5lbs with cages, mounts, sensors, chain catcher but no saddlebag. So the T1550 being 2lbs less by using...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By Jrasero

NBD Chinaero

NBD. Recently got a Winspace T1550 to replace my Specialized Aethos. I previously had a Winspace T1500 but sold that to build up the Aethos so this build is like coming full circle. I haven't ridden...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,306
Posted By Jrasero

Longest I had organic pads last was 3K, granted I...

Longest I had organic pads last was 3K, granted I rarely if ever make it to that mark because I am constantly swapping out parts or on occasion my pads/rotors get contaminated and can't be saved. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-24, 03:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,706
Posted By Jrasero

I have been using my OSWE Race 2.0 bag up until...

I have been using my OSWE Race 2.0 bag up until my sportive event last weekend (Discover Hudson Valley) and it has been a total game changer for hot weather riding. The ability to carry 70 ounces of...
Forum: For Sale
07-11-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 320
Posted By Jrasero

9Velo LV35 Gen 2.0 XDR 1209g carbon wheels GP5000 S TR 28mm Preferably Local NY 10530

9Velo LV35 Gen 2.0 XDR 1209g carbon clincher wheels with Contiential GP5000 S TR 28mm setup tubeless
LOCAL NY (Hartsdale) 10530 preferred
$650

Less than 500 miles on the wheels and less than...
Forum: For Sale
07-11-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 223
Posted By Jrasero

Rival eTap AXS Front Derailleur NO BATTERY

Rival eTap AXS Front Derailleur NO BATTERY $80
FD-RIV-E-D1

Used in good condition

HARTSDALE NY 10530
Can Ship...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,730
Posted By Jrasero

I mean maybe, but $64 is vastly more than a basic...

I mean maybe, but $64 is vastly more than a basic repair kit plus you got to remember a lot of complete bikes by big manufactures are being sold with tubeless tire standard now. I just had someone...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,730
Posted By Jrasero

I agree that I think for the money it will last...

I agree that I think for the money it will last and that I shouldn't be plugging everytime out, but compare it to your cheap $12 kit from Amazon yeah Dynaplugs are quite the luxury tool. I still...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,057
Posted By Jrasero

So Felts are good bikes but even with Dylan...

So Felts are good bikes but even with Dylan Johnson and people like Charles Ouimet as a brand ambassador Felt still lacks that pull other American brands like Specialized or even Trek have. With that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,715
Posted By Jrasero

New 2nd gen T1550 just came out but unfortunately...

New 2nd gen T1550 just came out but unfortunately that geo has been changed and doesn't fit me. I live chatted with a Winspace rep and they found the last couple 44cm (S) Disc frames and put them...
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