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Forum: Commuting
09-13-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 218
Posted By crazyravr

Giant Defy into a commuter.

I would like to get wider tires that would be suitable for "most" terrain, nothing serious just pavement, bike paths, hard packed crushed gravel paths etc. In addition, since this will be used in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 127
Posted By crazyravr

delete

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 618
Posted By crazyravr

Well if this isnt a perfect excuse for a new...

Well if this isnt a perfect excuse for a new bike, I dont know what is. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,356
Posted By crazyravr

Amazon broke down where you live? ;)

Amazon broke down where you live? ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,356
Posted By crazyravr

Im more amazed that in this day and age, with all...

Im more amazed that in this day and age, with all the knowledge, we still cannot spec the stem / handlebar width when purchasing. I mean the bikes are shipped to a shop / owner to be assembled. So...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,116
Posted By crazyravr

Strava does all that and more.

Strava does all that and more.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-24, 06:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,116
Posted By crazyravr

Phone mount and the computer you already own I...

Phone mount and the computer you already own I bet.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,356
Posted By crazyravr

I have just replaced the aluminum stem and 44cm...

I have just replaced the aluminum stem and 44cm bar on my Colnago with Alanera integrated carbon 38cm. What a difference.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By crazyravr

Because this only happened on very fast descents...

Because this only happened on very fast descents and I have none of these around here. I will for sure go for a quick spin, but to fully verify if this was it, I will need to do a "proper" test. On...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By crazyravr

Thank you all for help. Seems like it was two...

Thank you all for help. Seems like it was two things.
#1 The quick link was not rolling through properly for some reason, it was getting "stuck" on the small pulley wheel at the derailleur.
#2 The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By crazyravr

Sticky rear hub?

Giant SLR 2 36 Carbon Disc Wheel System
I have this on my gravel bike now. Last week when I went out for a long ride, the last 30km were horrible. Seemed like everytime there was a downhill, I could...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,191
Posted By crazyravr

Yeap, when training. Doing intervals VO2 or HIT...

Yeap, when training. Doing intervals VO2 or HIT on a trainer is much safer and you have much more control over your power output.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,243
Posted By crazyravr

Follow Zach Morris from EF Coaching on IG. He...

Follow Zach Morris from EF Coaching on IG. He shows many different postures on the bike and effects. Very educational and informative posts.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-24, 07:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,221
Posted By crazyravr

If my new bike was a 1X for sure SRAM. But for 2X...

If my new bike was a 1X for sure SRAM. But for 2X chainrings, Shimano still rains supreme. The double button feature is not exactly intuitive TBH.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,356
Posted By crazyravr

After much research and deliberation, this....

After much research and deliberation, this. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1290/colnagov3blu_fondonero_laterale_c756bdae95044fd8af8c8bf8395a4b22cd79774f.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,351
Posted By crazyravr

Every single time on a group ride when we get to...

Every single time on a group ride when we get to a steep hill, or any hill when someone pushes at the front. The amount of creaking, cracking weird noises I hear is insane. I am amazed that people...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,327
Posted By crazyravr

Ok. So have a look at my first post and see if...

Ok. So have a look at my first post and see if you can provide advice regarding the sizing.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,356
Posted By crazyravr

@Jrasero...

@Jrasero (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/jrasero-365510.html)
Excellent. IMHO one can never have too easy of a gear.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,327
Posted By crazyravr

Thanx. Everything I read so far, suggests a -4 in...

Thanx. Everything I read so far, suggests a -4 in sizing from conventional to Colnago (ie. 58 would be a 54s). But you seem to have gone a whole -6 in sizing. wow. What size is your Propel?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,327
Posted By crazyravr

"might" is the key here for me haha

"might" is the key here for me haha
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,327
Posted By crazyravr

See this is exact reason why I would like more...

See this is exact reason why I would like more info. Looking at the numbers, seems like I will fall betwenn 54s and 56s. I like smaller fitting bikes with longer stem and tall seat post, so 54s might...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,327
Posted By crazyravr

Thanx but this nothing new. Its the ONLY things...

Thanx but this nothing new. Its the ONLY things that pop up when you google Colango V3 reviews. Thats is exactly my concern. There is nothing else.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,327
Posted By crazyravr

You seem to be riding same size bikes to me and I...

You seem to be riding same size bikes to me and I think are also approx 188cm tall? What size did you rent out? How did it feel comparing to your Giant?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,327
Posted By crazyravr

How much do you guys trust online reviews from...

How much do you guys trust online reviews from people that clearly got paid and given the bike to review? For me, very little trust goes into this. No matter what equipment.
Also, I am trying to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,269
Posted By crazyravr

I get all my tires from Bikeinn. By far the...

I get all my tires from Bikeinn. By far the cheapest options for me, even if I have to pay for shipping.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,327
Posted By crazyravr

Colnago bikes....

... why so little user pics, info online? Is it because they are that rare and "exclusive"? What gives?
I was trying to do some research on sizing etc and am having hell of a time finding out what...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,080
Posted By crazyravr

I have the Magene, so does my wife. Love it....

I have the Magene, so does my wife. Love it. Prior to this I used 4iii and Stages. Absolutely excellent product.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,467
Posted By crazyravr

The very firs time you have a fall and the palms...

The very firs time you have a fall and the palms of your hands make contact with pavement, you will go back to gloves real quick. Its the only reason I wear them, but they have to be without any...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,091
Posted By crazyravr

I would say, teach your kids to treat their bikes...

I would say, teach your kids to treat their bikes like trash, then they wont have money for drugs.
If the love their equipment, it will last years and years.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,189
Posted By crazyravr

I had ICAN wheels 50mm RIM brake few years ago...

I had ICAN wheels 50mm RIM brake few years ago and did about 30K km on them. Zero issue. Even the brake track was still good.
If I was shopping for new wheelset, I would not hesitate. Its a well...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 29,856
Posted By crazyravr

And I was out again yesterday hitting a gravel...

And I was out again yesterday hitting a gravel patch without issues. I really dont get how people get so little use out of these. That would really piss me off lol I mean these cost nearly as much as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By crazyravr

Thats beyond my tool access level. Might do more...

Thats beyond my tool access level. Might do more harm than good myself. Might as well just visit a shop and hope for the best.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 924
Posted By crazyravr

Rear wheel does not spin freely...

Noticed this the other day. Giant SLR-2 wheels. When I spin the pedals, it seem to slow down and stop rather abruptly. I thought that maybe the disc was rubbing, but thats not the case. I took it all...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By crazyravr

If you have that much discomfort, ditch the...

If you have that much discomfort, ditch the clipless. Get yourself more of a cycling looking / feeling flat shoe with stiff sole and done. Add in decent grippy pedal, and you will have more pleasure...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 29,856
Posted By crazyravr

75kg and I ride on typical Canada ****** roads....

75kg and I ride on typical Canada ****** roads. From the time snow melts and there is all sorts of crap on the shoulders to when I cant feel my fingers in the fall.
I have the cream GP5000 S TR 30mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 21,609
Views: 5,549,356
Posted By crazyravr

Is this the new version or the older one that one...

Is this the new version or the older one that one should not bring anywhere near rain and hope for the best?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,159
Posted By crazyravr

Thats pretty much all info you need to size up....

Thats pretty much all info you need to size up. The ride "quality" is a whole another thing to consider.
Craigslist, Kijiji, FB marketplace, Ebay.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,564
Posted By crazyravr

Lake shoes. By far the most comfy shoes and true...

Lake shoes. By far the most comfy shoes and true to the size on their charts. No need to upsize to compensate. In addition, the leather just feels sooooo good.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,568
Posted By crazyravr

@Sy Reene...

@Sy Reene (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/sy-reene-400532.html) Thats not a good comparison IMHO. The first photo is an amatour cyclists tensed up and going in a straight line. The second photo...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,240
Posted By crazyravr

My thoughts on this.... let them get as fast as...

My thoughts on this.... let them get as fast as possible in TT but TT only and do not bring this tech into the road racing.
TT should be as technically advanced as possible as it is all about speed...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-07-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,106
Posted By crazyravr

Gravelos / Thunderos lol tomato tamato :)Gravel...

Gravelos / Thunderos lol tomato tamato :)Gravel Thundero
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-06-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,106
Posted By crazyravr

I have the Tufo Gravelos in 45 and 35mm and they...

I have the Tufo Gravelos in 45 and 35mm and they are simply amazing tires. Highly recommend.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 1,390
Views: 92,275
Posted By crazyravr

Something I heard lately on GCN got me thinking,...

Something I heard lately on GCN got me thinking, do you re-use the quick links or new ones every wax? I re-use mine as long as they snap in properly. Once they feel a bit loose, they are gone. What...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,053
Posted By crazyravr

As an FYI I am also 6'2" (188cm) and ride a Defy...

As an FYI I am also 6'2" (188cm) and ride a Defy M/L with 120mm stem and the seat post at max. Very good fit for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,531
Posted By crazyravr

how can you even think about comparing these two...

how can you even think about comparing these two lol
You might as well say that you prefer amazon because they can ship food and a tv to your door and BikeInn does not lol
For anyone "sane" its a...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-20-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,733
Posted By crazyravr

Thank you for the suggestions. See below for...

Thank you for the suggestions. See below for stats.
Her - avg. pwr 125W, avg speed 28.9kmh, avg cad 54rpm (she is a masher)
Me - avg pwr 216W, avg speef 33.8kmh, avg cad 95rpm

The route was...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-19-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,733
Posted By crazyravr

I will try swapping the trainers or reduce the...

I will try swapping the trainers or reduce the "reality" level her side and report back. Thank you all for the suggestions.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-18-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,733
Posted By crazyravr

I am 188cm and 78kg. She is 156cm and 55kg. We...

I am 188cm and 78kg. She is 156cm and 55kg.
We did a ride last weekend outdoors with 80km and 800m climbing, she had no problems keeping up, sitting on the back wheel and we averaged 30.4kmh
Then...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-15-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,733
Posted By crazyravr

Yes, both. Never fails, last ride was 55km with...

Yes, both.
Never fails, last ride was 55km with 550m elevation and again I finished 5km faster than her. No matter what route, unless I am only easy spinning zone 1/2, this will happen.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-12-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,733
Posted By crazyravr

Rouvy issue - Power and Cadence correct, speed WAY off. Anyone?

Posted this in the wrong forum. Moving it here.
https://www.bikeforums.net/training-nutrition/1286386-rouvy-issue-power-cadence-correct-speed-way-off-anyone.html#post23097580

I know what my speed...
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