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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

Been a while since I've tried this one on Rouvy. ...

Been a while since I've tried this one on Rouvy. I been riding harder climbing routes this year, and I can really tell the difference on this type of routes where the avg incline is greater than 6...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea living in Florida, Lightning is a constant...

Yea living in Florida, Lightning is a constant riding partner in the summer months. I remember one day, it was about 6 pm and riding toward downtown the storm just blew up in about 15 mins and we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 602
Posted By jaxgtr

Not difficult at all, it just sits on top of it....

Not difficult at all, it just sits on top of it. Dried sealant I've had is generally pretty rubbery feeling.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 403
Posted By jaxgtr

It's a new firmware update released last week.

It's a new firmware update released last week.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 11:07 PM
Replies: 21,365
Views: 5,285,740
Posted By jaxgtr

:roflmao: Yea I have been on a tear lately....

:roflmao:

Yea I have been on a tear lately. I think I should be done for a while. I might have a buyer for my Emonda. Had a guy at the house today running a new drain line and replacing a faulty...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 10:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 403
Posted By jaxgtr

At the time I got it, Oct 2022, the SLR 7 AXS...

At the time I got it, Oct 2022, the SLR 7 AXS version was $9.7K-ish, maybe just under, Trek was buying out a local dealer on the other side of town, and that dealer was clearing out the stock they...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 10:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 372
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea I have used LordGun for many tires purchases....

Yea I have used LordGun for many tires purchases. I can get them to my place in Florida faster and cheaper than I can from California. Typically 3 to 4 days from Italy.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21,365
Views: 5,285,740
Posted By jaxgtr

My Garmin chest strap starting to give up the...

My Garmin chest strap starting to give up the ghost, so versus spending $36 on a Garmin replacement strap, I opted for the $16 version from Powr Labs...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

Rode the Snake River Canon for 28.6 fake miles...

Rode the Snake River Canon for 28.6 fake miles and 1.2K fake feet today. Legs were felt really good today.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 403
Posted By jaxgtr

I have a Domane SLR 7, but only because I got...

I have a Domane SLR 7, but only because I got such a deal, that I could not pass it up. I was not looking for it, but when you can save 7.5K , yea you buy the SLR 7 model. When I was looking at the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 05:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 542
Posted By jaxgtr

That is actually not a stupid reason, I hate...

That is actually not a stupid reason, I hate valve extensions.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 04:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 403
Posted By jaxgtr

The Gen 4 in the SL or SLR are very nice and you...

The Gen 4 in the SL or SLR are very nice and you will not feel any major difference outside of a nominal amount of grams. Having ridden both, if I was blind folded, I could not tell one from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,435
Posted By jaxgtr

When my wife had to have surgery a few years...

When my wife had to have surgery a few years back, she asked me to bring her Kindle, you know cause she was going to use it......:lol:, and I found nothing she had in her library interesting, so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 440
Posted By jaxgtr

What brand Power Meter is it? If it is Shimano,...

What brand Power Meter is it? If it is Shimano, don't worry about it, they are horrible and don't measure power correctly anyway...

Power Meter Article:...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 883
Posted By jaxgtr

I've run many versions of the Shimano brakes over...

I've run many versions of the Shimano brakes over the years and they have improved tremendously over the years where the trickle down on the most recent versions make them almost indistinguishable. ...
Forum: For Sale
05-27-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 186
Posted By jaxgtr

Just a bump, still have these, but if interested,...

Just a bump, still have these, but if interested, shoot me a pm with an offer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

LOL.... yea, we had some heavy rain a few days...

LOL.... yea, we had some heavy rain a few days ago, and the flying biting critters were quite heavy where there was tree cover and bushes, of which on days like this, is not enough. One of the guys...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

Got in 90.5 miles. Did 4 loops on one of the...

Got in 90.5 miles. Did 4 loops on one of the gravel routes I ride. It was really hot, humid, and windy, and the last lap was tough going, so I moved into the "make it back to the truck" mode and it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 542
Posted By jaxgtr

I think this is more to do with tire\rim...

I think this is more to do with tire\rim combination then it being a tubeless tire and a tube. I have had zero issues installing or removing tubes with TLR tires. I had a tire sliced about 2 weeks...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 542
Posted By jaxgtr

I have been running them tubeless for a while and...

I have been running them tubeless for a while and I wanted to try the TPU's, but did not want to buy the tubed versions for the experiment. So the last time I had to add sealant, I just cleaned them...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 542
Posted By jaxgtr

I have some Pirelli P Zero Race TLR's that I run...

I have some Pirelli P Zero Race TLR's that I run with TPU's and it works fine and I do not see any difference in my avg speed or power.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

I opened the garage ready to head out, then I...

I opened the garage ready to head out, then I hear my wife screaming at the dog in the back yard. I go see what is going on, and I see the dog has destroyed a squirrel based on what was left of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 268
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea I tried a pair of the middle range model and...

Yea I tried a pair of the middle range model and I was not a fan of their chamois, but the ultimate version I found very comfortable. Sort of hit an miss. I like the Adventure bibs since they have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,373
Posted By jaxgtr

Cycling for a long time: 1 crash, broken...

Cycling for a long time: 1 crash, broken shoulder, 5 surgeries to fix it, some lasting damage with nerves being close to the bone and surface of the shoulder.

Motor_cycling.... also a long time,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

That sounds just horrible...

That sounds just horrible...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

Had a long, long, long day, started work at 2 am,...

Had a long, long, long day, started work at 2 am, reporting server crashed, worked through that, had way too many before holiday meetings, and signed off way too late. So I got in 37.5 and 1.3K of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 268
Posted By jaxgtr

Have you check into the Black Bibs? They have...

Have you check into the Black Bibs? They have bibs with longer straps in all three versions

https://theblackbibs.com/collections/mens-bibs/products/the-black-bibs-ultimate-long-shoulder-straps
Forum: For Sale
05-24-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 201
Posted By jaxgtr

***** sold *****

***** sold *****
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21,365
Views: 5,285,740
Posted By jaxgtr

Had to replace the Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 rear...

Had to replace the Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 rear wheel on my Domane as it was damaged when I hit something and it cut the rim right at the bead wall pretty good. Trek is still running their sale to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 159
Posted By jaxgtr

Welcome to Bike Forums. I have wheels with...

Welcome to Bike Forums.

I have wheels with 19, 21, 23, and 25mm widths. I run or have run Pirelli's of some variety on all of them, and generally, they have not gotten wider and stayed +/- .05 mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 565
Posted By jaxgtr

I've generally ran the Dura Ace chains as they...

I've generally ran the Dura Ace chains as they did not cost that much more than the Ultegra or 105 or whatever, and found they were generally quieter and shifted a little better. When covid happened...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 530
Posted By jaxgtr

Should have posted this 2 weeks ago, I had about...

Should have posted this 2 weeks ago, I had about 30 brand new Vittoria 700 23-28 sized tubes that someone gave me when they got divorced and the ex did not take them. Wish he had left his 1982...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

Slacker I got in 31 and 2.5K of fakery, but...

Slacker

I got in 31 and 2.5K of fakery, but the legs felt really good today.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-24, 06:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 1,740
Posted By jaxgtr

Are you riding with my wife ??? I have the same...

Are you riding with my wife ??? I have the same issue on shifting and\or staying hydrated... dealt with the hydration issue by setting up notices on an old computer of mine that she uses that beeps...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

Got in 38 and 1K of climbing today inside.

Got in 38 and 1K of climbing today inside.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

Damn, spot on ID sir. I hate when rsbob has an...

Damn, spot on ID sir. I hate when rsbob has an excellent ride. :troll:

:lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

Well unlike some people that had an "excellent"...

Well unlike some people that had an "excellent" ride, mine was less than fun. My legs were having none of it today, too much work and not enough bike this week. The humidity was horrible, wind was...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21,365
Views: 5,285,740
Posted By jaxgtr

Picked up a small hydration pack, Osprey Katari...

Picked up a small hydration pack, Osprey Katari 1.5L. And SRAM Force AXS chain 120 links as I was not paying attention on the original order which was the 114 link which does not work on the XPLR...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

How high up are you that there is still snow on...

How high up are you that there is still snow on the ground in the middle of May
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

Fraud buys a big house

Fraud buys a big house
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

Absolutely, I took the last 5 days off, my legs...

Absolutely, I took the last 5 days off, my legs were really feeling the need for a rest. Did an easy 24 tonight with 1450 ft of climbing, I could tell, I took the last 5 days off. Will try and do a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,194
Posted By jaxgtr

I used some on a old road bike I had that had a...

I used some on a old road bike I had that had a stupid narrow q factor many moons ago, and I think they were 15mm if I remember correctly. They helped with that bike very well and I was able to...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-16-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,401
Posted By jaxgtr

Same where I live, the tallest hill I have are...

Same where I live, the tallest hill I have are bridges and they are pretty much limited to a max high of 120 ft. So I use Rouvy to build my legs for when I do go someplace where you actually have to...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-16-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,401
Posted By jaxgtr

I think I heard someone say they have not had an...

I think I heard someone say they have not had an increase in a while, maybe 2018 or something like that, could be off, but I know its been a while. I think they might be due one based on all the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-16-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 766
Posted By jaxgtr

I tried Zwift a few years ago, but I did not want...

I tried Zwift a few years ago, but I did not want a game type product, so I tried Rouvy, liked it and have been using it since Aug 2020.
Forum: For Sale
05-14-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 201
Posted By jaxgtr

SRAM Eagle NX PG-1230 10-50 Cassette $40

SOLD



Got a used but lots of life left, Eagle NX PG-1230 12 speed cassette that works with the 8 to 11 speed HG hyperGlide cassette body for Shimano or SRAM.
Tooth counts...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 45,394
Posted By jaxgtr

Changing out my X01 RD, XX1 chain, and 10-52...

Changing out my X01 RD, XX1 chain, and 10-52 cassette with the Rival XPLR RD, flattop chain, and 10-44 cassette on my Checkpoint. Better gearing options for my area.

Note to Self: Ensure you get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,184
Posted By jaxgtr

If it has been sitting a while, as others have...

If it has been sitting a while, as others have said, could be a few things, sticky chain, possible bent hanger on the derailleur. The SRAM stuff can be a little noisy when they are new, take a little...
Forum: For Sale
05-14-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 186
Posted By jaxgtr

SRAM Force eTap AXS Shifters Hydraulic HRD Left/Right

SRAM Force D1 eTap AXS Shifters Hydraulic HRD Left/Right used, low miles. Work great and in great shape. Was planning to use them for another project, but changed plans, so no longer require them....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 607,075
Posted By jaxgtr

I was cleaning up the bike after the tire cut...

I was cleaning up the bike after the tire cut this evening, and when I was taking off the tire to remove all the tubeless sealant residue, I noticed I have a nice little nick in the rim right near...
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