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Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-16, 01:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,500
Posted By Luis G.

It cracks on rocks for mountain biking. Seen it...

It cracks on rocks for mountain biking. Seen it first hand a lot. Salsa, Niner, Trek, you name it. It's cracked. Not even steel or aluminum can survive some of the crashes in mountain biking (or in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-16, 10:47 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 34,053
Posted By Luis G.

35% margin is plenty (many industries have much...

35% margin is plenty (many industries have much smaller margins), the problem is the cycling industry is no longer as popular as before. And with changes in commerce with everyone going to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-16, 09:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,217
Posted By Luis G.

The strongest wheelsets while remaining light...

The strongest wheelsets while remaining light weight (under 1500g) all have weight limits of about 195lbs to about 220lbs. The strongest I've seen can do 240lbs.

So yeah, might have to say go...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-16, 07:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,305
Posted By Luis G.

I don't use CHamois cream with my current saddle...

I don't use CHamois cream with my current saddle but nearly almost did with the stock saddle that came with my bike.
So maybe a saddle change will help, also make sure you are fitted properly.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-16, 07:05 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,040
Posted By Luis G.

What a jerk. Seems his business is showing...

What a jerk.
Seems his business is showing closed permanently.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-27-16, 08:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,005
Posted By Luis G.

You are likely going to be fine using a road pump...

You are likely going to be fine using a road pump on a MTB bike. May require a few additional pumps.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-16, 08:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,097
Posted By Luis G.

Texas. It really depends a lot on the bike and...

Texas.
It really depends a lot on the bike and quality of work you want done. But $100 is on the low end for a bike shop. I've only seen those kinds of numbers when it's a crash or warranty frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-16, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,097
Posted By Luis G.

I've seen prices from $100 all the way up to...

I've seen prices from $100 all the way up to $300.
$300 was overhaul. $100 was a Facebook/craigslist bike mechanic.
Most are in the $150-$200 range.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-16, 06:41 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,428
Posted By Luis G.

Inpd do you have a way of measuring cadence? If...

Inpd do you have a way of measuring cadence? If you do, you can stick to a single gear for testing purposes and pedal at a certain cadence. Do not shift up or down from this gear. Do this on the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-16, 09:10 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,428
Posted By Luis G.

Several factors can easily explain 2.5mph. Mostly...

Several factors can easily explain 2.5mph. Mostly in the Position, but after that it would be bike assembly and tuning.

1. Position (likely the biggest factor)
2. Tire inflation/material Can also...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-16, 03:12 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,353
Posted By Luis G.

25mph is my average. This is with 1200m 9%-12%...

25mph is my average. This is with 1200m 9%-12% grade climbing and 2000m of 12%-18% grade.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-16, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By Luis G.

You'd better off finding an LBS that allows...

You'd better off finding an LBS that allows premium rentals. In my area there's a few that rent out high end mtb/road bikes I am sure there' bound to be some in the area you will be at.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-16, 10:27 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 29,773
Posted By Luis G.

Sobatobikes is Workswell on ebay.

Sobatobikes is Workswell on ebay.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-16, 03:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,859
Posted By Luis G.

Yeah the client I had was pretty good to their...

Yeah the client I had was pretty good to their team. They refused to do high risk jobs or botchy jobs, no matter the pay. So there had been incident free since they started.
At $800+ an hour for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-16, 03:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,859
Posted By Luis G.

This reminds me of the servicing done on some...

This reminds me of the servicing done on some fuel tanks. From what an old client explained the area where the sensors are requires a mandatory maintenance, and this means replacing bolts for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-16, 03:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,859
Posted By Luis G.

Steerer tubes have the compression ring inside...

Steerer tubes have the compression ring inside which is why they're not crushed easily. The OP Video mentioned he sees crushed steerer tubes where slamming usually happens (several spacers on top)...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-16, 01:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,859
Posted By Luis G.

Never called finished products high modulus or...

Never called finished products high modulus or called low modulus low quality. I said the finished products in the cycling industry are low quality for the most part compared to other industries....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-16, 09:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,859
Posted By Luis G.

Yup. Except for the fact sheets are not made...

Yup. Except for the fact sheets are not made equal.

This is what the OP video is saying: there's not enough controls in carbon fiber manufacturing to be sure a carbon fiber part is really up to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-16, 08:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,859
Posted By Luis G.

Not even going to pursue it further. It sounds...

Not even going to pursue it further. It sounds like you've watched a few GCN videos and youtube videos and think you know carbon fiber.
If you think the sheets do not affect quality, layup, etc. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-16, 06:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,859
Posted By Luis G.

Already mentioned I was referring to the sheets...

Already mentioned I was referring to the sheets or finished product. I brought up T700/T800 because it's what is used in most if not all carbon fiber bicycles.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-16, 04:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,859
Posted By Luis G.

Diamond bit was used after the 3rd steel bit...

Diamond bit was used after the 3rd steel bit cracked. It had 0 issues cutting. They'd never worked with that type of carbon fiber before, usually their steel bits were than enough even for the high...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-16, 04:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,451
Posted By Luis G.

Hold it. They didn't put it over more expensive...

Hold it. They didn't put it over more expensive bikes. They gave it bike of the year because of the incredible value it offers. It's pretty much giving you the best aluminum frame you can buy for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-16, 04:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,859
Posted By Luis G.

Man almost submitted a long post about carbon...

Man almost submitted a long post about carbon fiber manufacturing.
You are talking about fiber strands, I was talking about the finished product. Whether it's sheets, and or the process to bond the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-16, 11:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,859
Posted By Luis G.

Pretty much sums up carbon industry. T700 and...

Pretty much sums up carbon industry.
T700 and T800 are not the greatest quality carbon fiber and they're cheap.

The ultra high modulus carbon fiber he's talking about is the nutty expensive kind....
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-04-16, 09:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,941
Posted By Luis G.

13-26/28 cassette would not be great for...

13-26/28 cassette would not be great for climbing.

You need something with an minimum 11-34 cassette. Sometimes upwards to 36/38 depending on your area.
Also this depends on if you are going 1...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-16, 10:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,451
Posted By Luis G.

Provided there's no impacts to the frame and in...

Provided there's no impacts to the frame and in ideal conditions, carbon will outlast steel.
1. It doesn't rust.
2. Does not suffer from fatigue (welding joints or tubing). It can flex infinitely.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-16, 04:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,960
Posted By Luis G.

Looks like cleat dents. I would never buy a...

Looks like cleat dents.
I would never buy a floor model.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-16, 03:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,430
Posted By Luis G.

Get an aero bike, with an aggressive geometry.

Get an aero bike, with an aggressive geometry.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-16, 02:09 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,088
Posted By Luis G.

I've worked retail in our family business for 8...

I've worked retail in our family business for 8 years. I think we have differing opinions on customer service, and business ethics/practice. Not going to push it further.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-16, 01:37 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,088
Posted By Luis G.

Exactly. Compromise and find a way to earn...

Exactly. Compromise and find a way to earn business. :thumb:
If you can't win one way, look at it from another perspective.

Don't just burn bridges is what I am trying to say.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-16, 01:25 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,088
Posted By Luis G.

Did shop employee provide knowledge and guidance...

Did shop employee provide knowledge and guidance in finding the pedal? That is what I meant by waste time and advice.

It isn't extortion to ask for a discount. It's called capitalism and a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-16, 12:25 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,088
Posted By Luis G.

So hold on, I don't have the complete story but: ...

So hold on, I don't have the complete story but:
A person went in for specific pedals. Asked for a discount or price match.
Did not waste you or another employee's time for opinions and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-16, 10:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,984
Posted By Luis G.

Hair shy of 2 minutes. .6 miles of downhill. ...

Hair shy of 2 minutes. .6 miles of downhill.
23mm Tires
Bike Weight: 17.2lbs
Age: 26

WEll above 30mph for 60% of the way, then dropped to about 26mph for the flat.

I haven't measured a flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-16, 09:39 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,088
Posted By Luis G.

I think it largely depends on LBS in your area to...

I think it largely depends on LBS in your area to figure out if LBS deserves your money.
In my area there is only 2 shops I trust buying from.

Also it isn't saving a few bucks.
I saved $500...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-16, 05:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By Luis G.

Orbea Avant M series

The M series is their full carbon endurance road bike.

Anyone have any experience with theses? I wasn't able to find much info.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,979
Posted By Luis G.

You kept twisting words to put emphasis on the...

You kept twisting words to put emphasis on the "impact" aspect of it. Your example with jello and hitting of the head. The repeated comments about "unmarked" helmets, in other words glancing blows....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-16, 09:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,979
Posted By Luis G.

You are stretching for words and examples to...

You are stretching for words and examples to prove a point.
The article mentioned the jello example as SHAKING the jello. Not hitting it. You would have to hit the bowl so fregging hard the jello is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-16, 10:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,979
Posted By Luis G.

So are we talking a single hit to the head or...

So are we talking a single hit to the head or multiple hits to the head during the same fall? You mentioned that oblique hits setup hit/rebound situation.
If we are talking multiple hits to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-16, 06:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,979
Posted By Luis G.

Not sure if your analogy makes sense because if...

Not sure if your analogy makes sense because if you took that bowl of jello, you'd have to hit it pretty hard to shear it with an oblique hit. In fact you'd be far more likely to cause a concussion...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-16, 05:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,979
Posted By Luis G.

Care to point to 3rd party research that proves...

Care to point to 3rd party research that proves this claim?
What you said about rotation forces do you mean like jolting of the head or like disconnecting of the neck due to too much twisting?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-16, 07:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,474
Posted By Luis G.

Once you go to Paypal that's were the conversion...

Once you go to Paypal that's were the conversion will happen. Atm it's incorrect at .69 GBP per USD. It should be .72 GBP per USD.
Going to wait half a day and try again.
If I can get Ultegra...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-16, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,967
Posted By Luis G.

I have the Arione. Weighs in at 163g. It's fairly...

I have the Arione. Weighs in at 163g. It's fairly comfy because of the side wings that flex. I don't understand how this is a race oriented saddle and yet be so comfortable with not much padding.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-16, 06:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,017
Posted By Luis G.

I'd keep your bike... I get that the Trek 7.7 is...

I'd keep your bike... I get that the Trek 7.7 is a carbon frame, but does it even weigh less?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-16, 08:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,644
Posted By Luis G.

I recommend a Orbea Avant H40, check it out.

I recommend a Orbea Avant H40, check it out.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-16, 06:48 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,325
Posted By Luis G.

Get 50/34 crankset first an see how that works...

Get 50/34 crankset first an see how that works out. If needed swap the cassette out as 10wheels said.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-16, 06:28 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,306
Posted By Luis G.

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-16, 10:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,380
Posted By Luis G.

My MTB shoes are still good after 1 and half...

My MTB shoes are still good after 1 and half years.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-16, 06:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,476
Posted By Luis G.

Wonder what happens if he ever crashes on it...

Wonder what happens if he ever crashes on it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-16, 10:05 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,089
Posted By Luis G.

Then you have the jerk who is riding his $200...

Then you have the jerk who is riding his $200 academy bike, and is thinking all the other guys he passed 2 miles ago are stupid.
;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-16, 09:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,089
Posted By Luis G.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7370/27118675840_acc...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7370/27118675840_acc9ce67e6_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Hjoiwy)20160531_212834 (https://flic.kr/p/Hjoiwy) by crazysur123 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/31805958@N06/), on...
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