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Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 503
Posted By Sy Reene

Well, you could look at it as a way to corner the...

Well, you could look at it as a way to corner the market by being basically the only (aside from Campy) manufacturer offering 12x## cassettes. Everybody else offers 11t starting cassettes. Let them
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 503
Posted By Sy Reene

ahh missed that. so in reality us flat n'slow...

ahh missed that. so in reality us flat n'slow riders don't really have to worry :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 503
Posted By Sy Reene

They look attractively priced (eg. vs someone...

They look attractively priced (eg. vs someone like Prestacycle), but can you explain the rationale for a rider weight limit? I'm scratching my head on that one.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 503
Posted By Sy Reene

12-32 user here. Prefer lesser gap in the middle...

12-32 user here. Prefer lesser gap in the middle of the cassette than I'd miss an 11s cog. YMMV if running a more gravel based crank with smaller than a 50/34 front.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 699
Posted By Sy Reene

All calves or just childless ones?

All calves or just childless ones?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 462
Posted By Sy Reene

Ahh.. then that's exactly it. To get back on the...

Ahh.. then that's exactly it. To get back on the pro tour. Not for the cassettes, but more likely the 54/39 etc crank options
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By Sy Reene

No, actually quite comfy, with the shallowed out...

No, actually quite comfy, with the shallowed out indents that hold your thumb nicely. Doesn't feel twisted at all to me anyway.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 462
Posted By Sy Reene

Are the additional gearing options precisely...

Are the additional gearing options precisely meant to get Campy back into the TdF? What gearing options were added?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 432
Posted By Sy Reene

So far so good. Not earthshattering awesome, but...

So far so good. Not earthshattering awesome, but I really like the hand position possibilities!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 462
Posted By Sy Reene

Makes this bike a downright bargain! ...

Makes this bike a downright bargain!
https://www.excelsports.com/cervelo-r5-campagnolo-super-record-wrl-wireless-bicycle
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-10-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,371
Posted By Sy Reene

That's strange, but I guess it can depend on the...

That's strange, but I guess it can depend on the type of bike mounted. Otherwise, running a standard road bike, height differentials aren't an issue -- typically the front end needs to be raised and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,750
Posted By Sy Reene

Is this 'guy in shop' common to all of your...

Is this 'guy in shop' common to all of your cracked wheelsets? E.g. do you have them do any recurring wheel maintenance and truing as part of a tuneup package?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-24, 04:50 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 8,716
Posted By Sy Reene

Yes I believe they did -- at least the single...

Yes I believe they did -- at least the single strap design. Anyway, take your pick. I forgot to mention the Silca Mattone
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,125
Posted By Sy Reene

A wristwatch and google maps should suffice

A wristwatch and google maps should suffice
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 8,716
Posted By Sy Reene

Lezyne or Almsthre both look like ripoffs of...

Lezyne or Almsthre both look like ripoffs of Arundel bags IMO.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-24, 04:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 797
Posted By Sy Reene

I think in general, the argument was comparable...

I think in general, the argument was comparable to the idea that more PSI in your tires doesn't necessarily mean faster. More ability to absorb road imperfections is better.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 797
Posted By Sy Reene

One thing they didn't say was common was chain...

One thing they didn't say was common was chain lube. Can chain lube affect drivetrain efficiency? :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 797
Posted By Sy Reene

Interesting, but it's confusing how in one graph...

Interesting, but it's confusing how in one graph they say that shorter is better, and the other, taller is better. But the Y-axis is the labelled the same for both (as Tim). A bit weird. In...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,236
Posted By Sy Reene

And pretty certain Competitive Cyclist is a...

And pretty certain Competitive Cyclist is a Shimano dealer
CompCyclistONAmzn...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,236
Posted By Sy Reene

I'm pretty darn sure Brand's Cycle is an...

I'm pretty darn sure Brand's Cycle is an authorized Shimano dealer.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=shimano&me=A3CFE8KIJUOW5H&ref=nb_sb_noss
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 679
Posted By Sy Reene

and color

and color
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-01-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,371
Posted By Sy Reene

A somewhat impulse buy, just ordered a Justo...

A somewhat impulse buy, just ordered a Justo since the v1 version is now being well discounted in the US. The Justo v2 basically only seems to add WiFi connectivity, and that wouldn't be worth the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 585
Posted By Sy Reene

If the preferred bike has clunk-click shifting,...

If the preferred bike has clunk-click shifting, maybe it's actually Campy?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-24, 05:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 679
Posted By Sy Reene

I assume you meant it's a '23 (that ain't a 21...

I assume you meant it's a '23 (that ain't a 21 year old bike)?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 673
Posted By Sy Reene

If you're saying the distance from steerer mount...

If you're saying the distance from steerer mount center, to hoods, I'd agree. Except oddly, none of the bike companies publish this metric. Trek Domanes for a few years were commonly thought of as...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 673
Posted By Sy Reene

No idea, but maybe it's dependent on the brand? ...

No idea, but maybe it's dependent on the brand? I do know handlebar width sizes could vary between manufacturers. Most label based on the C-C width at the hoods, but some did it from the flared...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,236
Posted By Sy Reene

Who are the options from for electronic...

Who are the options from for electronic groupsets, and/or is this gear being sold within the US yet? I thought the groupthink was that between Shimano and SRAM that anything that could be conceived...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-24, 07:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,073
Posted By Sy Reene

Just for clarity, by drops, you're all referring...

Just for clarity, by drops, you're all referring to exactly that -- which to my mind means the flattish ends of the bars (where you're not in contact with the shifters or brakes). As opposed to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-24, 05:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 979
Posted By Sy Reene

It's gotta be the camera angle, but that bike...

It's gotta be the camera angle, but that bike looks like it has no fork offset.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,236
Posted By Sy Reene

:foo: Doesn't sound like his lives in the US...

:foo: Doesn't sound like his lives in the US then? Maybe he still has property in the US, and/or he's a US citizen, but he's not living here?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,926
Posted By Sy Reene

With Emonda going away, what else is there? ...

With Emonda going away, what else is there? Just the enduarance geo Domane? I'm surprised how many off-road gravel/cx bikes Trek has though, Crockett, Checkpoint, Checkmate, Boone.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,270
Posted By Sy Reene

And toilet paper ...

And toilet paper
https://mises.org/mises-wire/toilet-paper-rolls-are-getting-smaller-blame-fed#
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,210
Posted By Sy Reene

Wheel rollout measurements are only valid for the...

Wheel rollout measurements are only valid for the tire pressure, tire wear, road surface, plus weight of rider and equipment used at time of measurement.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,946
Posted By Sy Reene

Rolling resistance is rolling resistance. Going...

Rolling resistance is rolling resistance. Going uphill vs flat, rolling resistance doesn't change. Unless maybe you have a too-large difference between your front and rear tires' pressures.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,926
Posted By Sy Reene

They were probably having difficulty justifying 2...

They were probably having difficulty justifying 2 bikes. To a degree, this isn't only because they've made the Madone lighter, but also because their flagship 'superlight' Emonda had gotten heaver. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 10:05 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By Sy Reene

Since the offender was Tri-kitted out, we might...

Since the offender was Tri-kitted out, we might as well quote the USAT rules

Drafting: Keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,194
Posted By Sy Reene

No, I was just being stupid. I either forgot or...

No, I was just being stupid. I either forgot or didn't realize there were batteries in the shifters and dumbly thought the seatpost battery was powering them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,194
Posted By Sy Reene

Sorry, I'm not sure I understand. Is the...

Sorry, I'm not sure I understand. Is the electricity that powers the, for example, rear derailleur powered by a wire? If there's no electricity, no wireless signal can be broadcast from a shifter...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By Sy Reene

Though I guess in this situation, it would also...

Though I guess in this situation, it would also come across a little creepy if you announced that you were going to sit behind them, "if you don't mind".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 10,185
Posted By Sy Reene

Only a single bike length? He's not a pro...

Only a single bike length? He's not a pro obviously

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/628x346/draft_2_e2e4cad77b11a047c8fa83967a7a0a74eede7320.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,194
Posted By Sy Reene

I'm out of step obviously. I thought Di2 was...

I'm out of step obviously. I thought Di2 was wired. So supposedly the electricity is provided in wires only, but the shifting signal is delivered wirelessly. If you already got a wire that's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,219
Posted By Sy Reene

I'd agree to a point. The worst choice you can...

I'd agree to a point. The worst choice you can make is to ride tubeless tires with a tube. You get a heavier tire and are adding a tube to that.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-13-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 859
Posted By Sy Reene

There are single speed chain tensioners.. just so...

There are single speed chain tensioners.. just so you know.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-24, 05:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,451
Posted By Sy Reene

Have roller blades going electric yet? That...

Have roller blades going electric yet? That would explain the comeback
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,219
Posted By Sy Reene

Ok, I'll answer. No or maybe The 2 flats I've...

Ok, I'll answer. No or maybe
The 2 flats I've had in the last few years -- one was from broken glass; the other from one of those car tire wires that cause pinprick sized holes and slow leaks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,169
Posted By Sy Reene

Is it time to ask about using the top rack of the...

Is it time to ask about using the top rack of the dishwasher.. or I guess it's pretty likely this was brought up at some point in the last 3 years.
Gentle/crystal cycle of course, with no heated...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,114
Posted By Sy Reene

Doh! Silly me. So a little motor is kinda like...

Doh! Silly me. So a little motor is kinda like having a lighter bike. Less of a workout than riding a heavier bike, but fun to have. :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,114
Posted By Sy Reene

Don't many/most e-bikes assist up to 28mph? ...

Don't many/most e-bikes assist up to 28mph? Before a motor, were you doing those 13% grades at 14mph?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,020
Posted By Sy Reene

What does it mean that I've been fully aware that...

What does it mean that I've been fully aware that the no caps thing is a thing, but I choose to still leave the caps on?


I wondered who's been leaving those all over the road shoulder. :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-24, 04:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 962
Posted By Sy Reene

That's an idea.. let's all do selfies wearing...

That's an idea.. let's all do selfies wearing just the base layer.
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