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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-30-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 46,312
Posted By Michael Novo

It's not a straightforward answer on why you're...

It's not a straightforward answer on why you're averaging 8mph but I think there are a few 'prongs' to get you to a solution. First let's start with the bike. It's not designed with speed in mind. It...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,649
Posted By Michael Novo

Yea I'm guessing that from a marketing...

Yea I'm guessing that from a marketing perspective it's just easier.
"Hey have you seen the new magenta Time bike?"
"Magenta?"
"Yea I mean sort of like the tmobile color."
"I thought that was...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,649
Posted By Michael Novo

When I went to see it in person (local shop doing...

When I went to see it in person (local shop doing s build) I would put it as whatever color t-mobile uses. Almost a perfect match which differs a bit from the photos.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 12:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,649
Posted By Michael Novo

TIME Bikes new pink color

I decided a while back that I'd get the Time Alpe d'Huez once they redesigned and was set on red but the pink looks stellar. ...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-13-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,192
Posted By Michael Novo

Bit late to chime on this post but just swapped...

Bit late to chime on this post but just swapped my Roam V1 for a V2 but also tried the 1040 as I use a Forerunner 955 and figured the integration would be nice. First someone above compared it like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By Michael Novo

Lizard Skins V2 Bar Tape

Not a big topic and bar tape is and will be personal preference. I've used Lizard Skins in the past and was looking to flip to the Supacaz bar tape because I really liked the feel of it on a buddy's...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-20, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,171
Posted By Michael Novo

Same here. Working on cutting weight for this...

Same here. Working on cutting weight for this which should be doable. I put myself in the slowest group and I think the max time is 11 hours if I recall correctly.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,171
Posted By Michael Novo

Well I need to cut about 40lbs so before I can...

Well I need to cut about 40lbs so before I can worry about the heat, I'll focus on that :D Do you stay nearby and rent or simply do the RV / camping style?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-20, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,171
Posted By Michael Novo

l'etape du tour 2020

Anyone heading to Nice for this ride? I registered a couple months ago when pre-regs opened up. The entire ride seemed to sell out in just one day. Going to be tough and a long way to go in...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-16-19, 10:41 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 21,213
Posted By Michael Novo

No I mean I actually didn't follow the response. ...

No I mean I actually didn't follow the response. I think you meant that "there's so few trans folks, why not let them compete"? What I meant was that there are so few that there's no need to make...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-16-19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 21,213
Posted By Michael Novo

I'm not sure I follow your response. We can...

I'm not sure I follow your response. We can establish some basic separations in an effort to level the playing field. That's usually done by age and sex. Freshmen boys in high school compete in...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-16-19, 09:36 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 21,213
Posted By Michael Novo

Let's break that number down of "170 LGBTI...

Let's break that number down of "170 LGBTI athletes have competed".

1. The vast majority of that 170 will be outside of the T and I categories...meaning that L, G and B would be most common.
2....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-03-19, 04:11 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 21,213
Posted By Michael Novo

The discussion is quite simple. Were you born...

The discussion is quite simple. Were you born male but feel like a female? Great you ride with the men. Were you born female but feel male? Great you ride with the men.

Or just get rid of "men's...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-25-19, 12:30 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 21,213
Posted By Michael Novo

Simple solution...if you are born with "outie"...

Simple solution...if you are born with "outie" parts, you ride with other humans who all have "outie" parts. If you are born with an "innie" then you ride with the matching humans there or can even...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-19, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 990
Posted By Michael Novo

Colored chain wax

This looks both fun when fresh under pretty lights and terrible to maintain at the same time. Not to mention it won't look nearly as good outside of a studio but still fun!

Wendbike chain wax...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-19, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By Michael Novo

Thanks for the responses. Seems like the best...

Thanks for the responses. Seems like the best option might be to just plug in new bearings and swap the freewheel for now. Then in the future after another season or two look into new rims the next...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By Michael Novo

Should I switch to J-Bend hub?

Riding a 2016 giant Defy advanced pro 2 that I have roughly 4k miles on.

I'm about 100kg and ride outside in summers and wheel on wahoo trainer in winters.

It's time to replace the bearings...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-06-18, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,538
Posted By Michael Novo

I've got the Snap and love it. In Zwift I'm...

I've got the Snap and love it. In Zwift I'm missing out on the slopes where it's 15% but technically my setting is the default "50%" which likely isn't pushing me up to the max 12% anyway. Can't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-18, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,387
Posted By Michael Novo

This was the answer for me but not necessarily...

This was the answer for me but not necessarily for others. When using regular trainers I'd get bored and would not push myself very hard. On Black Friday I landed a deal for 20% off a new Wahoo...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-18, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By Michael Novo

There's a hairline split in the paint on the stay...

There's a hairline split in the paint on the stay which is why I pulled the seat out to take a look. On the exterior the paint chip doesn't appear to be much thicker than a hair or two and is about...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-18, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By Michael Novo

Thanks so much for the responses...the hole is...

Thanks so much for the responses...the hole is where the tube splits into the seat stay.

I figured it was nothing to worry about but thought I'd check. Also the bike is a 2016 Giant Defy
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-18, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By Michael Novo

View down seat tube, is it cracked?

I noticed when pulling my seat or that the hole from leading into the seat stay seems to have uneven carbon fiber. Is that just the manufacturing or is this cracked? My guess is it's normal but...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-25-17, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,770
Posted By Michael Novo

I have some clients who live right off the...

I have some clients who live right off the trail...they told me there's also a serial "butt slapper" who rides on a bike and randomly will slap womens asses as he passes. Apparently its happened...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-16, 09:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,234
Posted By Michael Novo

The comfort is fine and this is my last part in...

The comfort is fine and this is my last part in becoming a bit more aero. While it often is of less impact, while riding on the Chicago lakefront the winds can be a bit detrimental to rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-16, 02:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,234
Posted By Michael Novo

Have you used these yourself? They seem to be a...

Have you used these yourself? They seem to be a pretty good price too.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-16, 06:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,234
Posted By Michael Novo

Going from non to cycling shorts. Add padding?

About two months ago I switched from a hybrid to my first road bike, Giant Defy. I swapped the seat out pretty quickly for an SMP Glider and have been pretty happy.

For riding I usually wear...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
08-23-16, 12:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,018
Posted By Michael Novo

Bicyclinghub.com not responsive

I'm not sure how many folks shop online at various places. I ordered a jersey from bicyclinghub.com and a couple weeks went by and it didn't arrive. Wasn't a big deal and I reached out to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-16, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 692
Posted By Michael Novo

Laser bike ft vs traditional?

Having moved from a hybrid to a road bike (2016 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2) I think the fit is much more noticeable as being important for me. I'm in Chicago and there's plenty of bike shops that I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-16, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,820
Posted By Michael Novo

Looked at a lot of bikes as folks suggested....

Looked at a lot of bikes as folks suggested. Ended up with the giant defy advanced pro 2
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-16, 12:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,951
Posted By Michael Novo

Not sure about that pattern...I fancy myself more...

Not sure about that pattern...I fancy myself more of a spring type of guy in the color spectrum.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-16, 12:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,951
Posted By Michael Novo

Even more true...I'll own the weirdness!

Even more true...I'll own the weirdness!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-16, 09:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,951
Posted By Michael Novo

This is true...just wanted to make sure I wasn't...

This is true...just wanted to make sure I wasn't too stylistically blind. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-16, 11:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,951
Posted By Michael Novo

I'm coming off of a pretty good...

I'm coming off of a pretty good hybrid...Specialized Sirrus Comp Carbon and this bike is immediately a faster / smoother ride. Only thing is that I sort of put it together myself and realized that I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-16, 06:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,951
Posted By Michael Novo

How many miles do you guys notice your tape...

How many miles do you guys notice your tape lasting? I'm guessing many replace with the non-stock brand? I really enjoyed the Lizard Skins 3.2 when I felt them on a guys bike so that's what I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-16, 06:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,951
Posted By Michael Novo

Alrighty...no green :) I could see that the...

Alrighty...no green :) I could see that the Lizard Skins tape (if it did get dirty) would be easier to clean. I'll give that a shot!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-16, 04:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,951
Posted By Michael Novo

White bar tape replace with green?

Got the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2. Only took it out for a few miles to set up my seat height. As was foretold to me by a powerful wizard who sees into the future...the tape gets dirty instantly. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-16, 08:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,637
Posted By Michael Novo

Some phones support ANT and some only support...

Some phones support ANT and some only support bluetooth. If yours sports both you can have either type of sensor. I just ordered this sensor to try with my Road Bike Pro app.
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-02-16, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,352
Posted By Michael Novo

Interesting that it might be capable to get ANT...

Interesting that it might be capable to get ANT I'll check it out.

As for the sensors, a few of them are built in already, no?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-16, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,353
Posted By Michael Novo

I ended up spending about 30 minutes on the 25's...

I ended up spending about 30 minutes on the 25's in total. I think I could get by fine, but in Chicago the trails and streets have more rocks, bumps and cracks than outside the city which is why I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-16, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,353
Posted By Michael Novo

Looked at many bikes and spoke with many people. ...

Looked at many bikes and spoke with many people. Both appropriately and inappropriately touched strangers handlebars :)

Settled on the Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2

I wanted a bike that I could...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-31-16, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,352
Posted By Michael Novo

Starting to partially answer my own questions :) ...

Starting to partially answer my own questions :)

The Nexus 6P phone does not support ANT which is what the Ridesense sensors are. I would either need to purchase the Runtastic bluetooth sensors...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-31-16, 08:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,352
Posted By Michael Novo

Using Android phone with Giant Ridesense

Got my 2016 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 2 on order. Currently I ride a hybrid Specialized Sirrus and keep my Nexus 6P phone in my pocket while I ride using the Runtastic - Road Bike Pro app. I'll have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-16, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,717
Posted By Michael Novo

Went to the LBS and took a longer ride on the L...

Went to the LBS and took a longer ride on the L sized Defy (not the exact model I'm looking at but frame is the same). They laser measured me, took the bike out and also tried it in front of them in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-16, 08:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,717
Posted By Michael Novo

Thanks for the feedback all. I'll go get a more...

Thanks for the feedback all. I'll go get a more detailed fit. Seems odd that their L frame is 53.5 but it looks like all their frames run small at least in terms of the pure number. Wonder if the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-16, 12:59 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 46,312
Posted By Michael Novo

The course I ride is a direct line along the lake...

The course I ride is a direct line along the lake front in Chicago. Wind is a big factor usually being against me when I ride south and then with me on the way back. Last week was my highest...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-16, 12:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,717
Posted By Michael Novo

Giant Defy Frame Sizing Chart

6'2", 33" inseam and 200-215lbs (depending on weight lifting season) which puts me square in the L on Giant site. Their L frame for the Defy says 53.5cm and the XL is 56.5. After entering my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-16, 05:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,824
Posted By Michael Novo

Giant dealer restocking 2016?

It seems a bit early in the season here but was in one of the Chicago Giant dealers and they were out of stock on a Defy model in my size. When they checked they said that there was no way to order...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-16, 06:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,353
Posted By Michael Novo

Thanks for the input Clasher. I'm on the 28mm...

Thanks for the input Clasher. I'm on the 28mm now as you mentioned with the clearance but I think I might be ok going to a 25mm. The other bike I tested before getting the Specialized was the Giant...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-16, 01:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,353
Posted By Michael Novo

Converting from Specialized Sirrus Comp Carbon hybrid to road bike (resolved)

First off I know the answer is to get out there and ride a lot of different bikes, but in Chicago the selection seems to be endless with just about every make and model available. The input I'm...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-22-16, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,658
Posted By Michael Novo

Was capturing photos of my previous bike to sell...

Was capturing photos of my previous bike to sell it so figured I'd toss the 2016 Sirrus Comp Carbon into a shot too!
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