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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 444
Posted By jaxgtr

Some mini tools have a chain tool on it. Like...

Some mini tools have a chain tool on it. Like the Crank Bros M17, I have one of these I bought like 20 years ago. I carry this when I am doing multiple day things where I won't have access to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,173
Posted By jaxgtr

The wheelset on that bike comes with 40mm tires...

The wheelset on that bike comes with 40mm tires and pressures on that those could be 35 and 45ish based on some factors, +\- a few pounds. I run my FX tires about 40 using TPU's, and tubeless would...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 359
Posted By jaxgtr

I had a CAAD9 back in the day, fantastic bike,...

I had a CAAD9 back in the day, fantastic bike, although it was just a touch to big for me, but I did love it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6,968
Views: 718,548
Posted By jaxgtr

So I decided I was going to attempt the 25...

So I decided I was going to attempt the 25 mile\5.8K ft of climbing Mt. Lemmon in Rouvy today, but after 8.1 miles and 2K ft of climbing, my legs said no bueno. So I flipped to a flatter route and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6,968
Views: 718,548
Posted By jaxgtr

They have the route on Rouvy, only it's the...

They have the route on Rouvy, only it's the downhill version, I need to check to see if they have the uphill version.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6,968
Views: 718,548
Posted By jaxgtr

So I got a pair of Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M in...

So I got a pair of Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M in 45 and when I put them on my wheels, 25 internal, they measure out to 47.55, I'm hoping to give them a try this weekend as long as the rain stays away.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 21,608
Views: 5,548,073
Posted By jaxgtr

Went over to a friend of mine house today and a...

Went over to a friend of mine house today and a dude he works with, sold his house and is retiring out of state to be closer to his kids. New house will not allow for as much bike stuff, so he sold...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-24, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By jaxgtr

The Velo's are nice tires, but they are 60 TPI...

The Velo's are nice tires, but they are 60 TPI and can be a bit harsh. When they run out of tread, I would highly recommend these tires, super supple, ride beautifully. I have been running them...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By jaxgtr

Pick up the Bontrager Girona RSL in 35mm then if...

Pick up the Bontrager Girona RSL in 35mm then if you are going to get this bike. They are outstanding tires, 220 TPI, very comfortable and quite speedy. I run them on my second wheelset as my road...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 387
Posted By jaxgtr

The 1.25 has a clamping mechanism inside the...

The 1.25 has a clamping mechanism inside the receiver mount, so when your tighten it, it stays in place, but doing that, there is no way to run a lock through the hitch receiver itself, although...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 21,608
Views: 5,548,073
Posted By jaxgtr

And one last thing, cause I know I've done...

And one last thing, cause I know I've done this... installed correctly, meaning text on side plate facing out?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 387
Posted By jaxgtr

Are you stuck on a 1.25" receiver? If you don't...

Are you stuck on a 1.25" receiver? If you don't have it installed yet, have you considered swapping to a 2" ? I personally like the 1UP, yes I have one, great rack, but like Polaris said, the 1.25...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,994
Posted By jaxgtr

Just because it hasn't happened to you doesn't...

Just because it hasn't happened to you doesn't mean it does not happen. I've never had a horse kick me, but I know it happens to people all the time. My brother in law was a horse cop and when things...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,994
Posted By jaxgtr

I've had this happen a couple of times over the...

I've had this happen a couple of times over the years. I know a couple of cops and filed a report, one there was another witness, they were arrested and charged, loss driving license for a while,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21,608
Views: 5,548,073
Posted By jaxgtr

Have you considered rotating chains?

Have you considered rotating chains?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6,968
Views: 718,548
Posted By jaxgtr

So on the humidity scale of 1 to 10, today was...

So on the humidity scale of 1 to 10, today was 2,000. We have had so much rain lately, that today was the first day I had seen actual sunlight and blue skies in 8 days, and I was not going to ride...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-14-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By jaxgtr

Where are you going to ride that bike where you...

Where are you going to ride that bike where you need a suspension stem? If you are going to ride light hard pack gravel on occasion, I think that would be overkill, if you are looking at something...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 21,608
Views: 5,548,073
Posted By jaxgtr

I did some programming work for one of my...

I did some programming work for one of my neighbors and I told him I was not going to charge him, he is a pastor of a small church, but he brought me a $250 Amazon card, and no matter how much I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-24, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6,968
Views: 718,548
Posted By jaxgtr

It has been rain practically 24/7 for the last 8...

It has been rain practically 24/7 for the last 8 days, so I got in another indoor session today, 63.5 miles 2.5K of climbing.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21,608
Views: 5,548,073
Posted By jaxgtr

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 21,608
Views: 5,548,073
Posted By jaxgtr

So, whomever walk off with some of my tools seems...

So, whomever walk off with some of my tools seems to have needed some grease as well, which stinks, cause I still had quite a bit left in the container. So I ordered a small container of Motorex bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,062
Posted By jaxgtr

welcome to BF.

welcome to BF.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,062
Posted By jaxgtr

Nicely done. My wife has one of those Crickets...

Nicely done. My wife has one of those Crickets for some of her art projects, never even thought about using it for stuff like this.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By jaxgtr

I'd check one out, they might be able to create...

I'd check one out, they might be able to create one for you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,627
Posted By jaxgtr

congrats

congrats
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 488
Posted By jaxgtr

Fortunately where I live we don't have to deal...

Fortunately where I live we don't have to deal with the goat heads ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 540
Posted By jaxgtr

Didn't Apple institute new rules on their API...

Didn't Apple institute new rules on their API connections, but I could be thinking of something else. If I recall, and it has been many, many moons since I used an iPhone, like a 5, but don't they...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By jaxgtr

Welcome to BF. Have you tried a locksmith? I'm...

Welcome to BF. Have you tried a locksmith? I'm sure they can pop that in about 2 mins, maybe get a key for you
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 21,608
Views: 5,548,073
Posted By jaxgtr

Now call me crazy, I am sure someone would have...

Now call me crazy, I am sure someone would have delivered that, but since you were in the area, why not.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 21,608
Views: 5,548,073
Posted By jaxgtr

Decided it was time for some new bottles, picked...

Decided it was time for some new bottles, picked up 4 new Polar Insulated bottles which I think keep stuff cold longer than Camelbak insulated, and because I hate the Polar caps, 4 Camelbak caps, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 02:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea the Di2 if you did not update to the 12 speed...

Yea the Di2 if you did not update to the 12 speed stuff, as far as I know would not work with the more recent software, at least it did not when I had my Di2 Domane with 11 speed. I think their v5...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By jaxgtr

you could do it, but I think the esthetics the...

you could do it, but I think the esthetics the those frames really look better with the groups sets of that era, but yea, frames 10-12 years old can pull it off easier. I would think the only real...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By jaxgtr

One of the benefits of SRAM is the wireless, I...

One of the benefits of SRAM is the wireless, I put AXS on my Emonda that is not setup to run internally. So I picked up a kit that had the SRAM rim brake shifters and everything else needed to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,255
Posted By jaxgtr

In the app, there is a option called Tools, then...

In the app, there is a option called Tools, then Parts Bin at the top. Do you see the RD there? Sometimes you need to assign the RD to a bike first, then you can try and pair the shifters. The most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-24, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 752
Posted By jaxgtr

more than likely, and I agree that I would not...

more than likely, and I agree that I would not ride a bike with a carbon steerer and extender. If you need to add height, A safer option might be to see if you can get a new fork that the steerer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-24, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6,968
Views: 718,548
Posted By jaxgtr

Holy crap.... 48mm

Holy crap.... 48mm
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6,968
Views: 718,548
Posted By jaxgtr

I like how it picked the sunny spot in the road...

I like how it picked the sunny spot in the road to hang out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6,968
Views: 718,548
Posted By jaxgtr

We have had so much rain this week. I got just...

We have had so much rain this week. I got just under 8 inches in less than 48 hrs and discovered a major flaw in my drainage system. I had 5" of those 8" in 1 hr on Wednesday morning, which exposed...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 21,608
Views: 5,548,073
Posted By jaxgtr

Amazing what the correct width can do for you. I...

Amazing what the correct width can do for you. I did the same about 18 months ago going from 44 to 40.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,475
Posted By jaxgtr

Similar to me like the TyreWiz from SRAM.

Similar to me like the TyreWiz from SRAM.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,475
Posted By jaxgtr

Well your almost there... there are magnetic...

Well your almost there... there are magnetic pedals already that are pretty nice. My wife uses them on her bike and when she rides the smart bike.
Forum: For Sale
09-04-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By jaxgtr

***** sold *****

***** sold *****
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,209
Posted By jaxgtr

I spent several week chasing a noise and found...

I spent several week chasing a noise and found out it was a loose chainring bolt.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 49,009
Posted By jaxgtr

Changing crank arms on my Emonda going from GXP...

Changing crank arms on my Emonda going from GXP to DUB, which also requires a change in bottom brackets.
Forum: For Sale
09-03-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 260
Posted By jaxgtr

Just bumping this... Willing to hear reasonable...

Just bumping this... Willing to hear reasonable offers.
Forum: For Sale
09-03-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By jaxgtr

Just bumping this.. Willing to hear reasonable...

Just bumping this.. Willing to hear reasonable offers.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 911
Posted By jaxgtr

Nicely done.

Nicely done.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,020
Posted By jaxgtr

Depending on the version of the frame and brake...

Depending on the version of the frame and brake system. 28 for the rim brake, although 30 on the rear in my case. It seems on the disc, while Trek still says 28, you can run wider, up to 32.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,020
Posted By jaxgtr

So I came across a video for a guy that built up...

So I came across a video for a guy that built up a new Emonda frame. He specifically stated that it rated for 28mm 700C, but could easily fit 32's. Time stamp 5:10. I've owned the wheels he is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-24, 04:03 AM
Replies: 6,968
Views: 718,548
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea I keep hearing people talking about cool...

Yea I keep hearing people talking about cool weather being here much earlier than normal this year. I can say, that except for a couple of days, and taking out the humidity, the overall temps here,...
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