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Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,953
Posted By alfordjo

I use SPD Pedals on both my road bikes. PD-A600 &...

I use SPD Pedals on both my road bikes. PD-A600 & XT PD-M8020

I walk around some when on rides is the reason I use SPD.

If you are concerned about clipping out, get SH-56 cleats. They are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,266
Posted By alfordjo

One Hard Blow

I am a little confused by this....if you are stating bike helmets would have to be more like motorcycle helmets to protect from more than one blow, this is incorrect.

Unless something with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-19, 10:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,163
Posted By alfordjo

2012 Vamoots

Beautiful bike!

On the fork...I think sometime in the late 2000's Moots changed the fork. Also, my fork is an RSL fork...not sure if that makes a difference or not.

Mine rides great!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-19, 08:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,749
Posted By alfordjo

And this thread is why many online forums are...

And this thread is why many online forums are dropping in participation.

A person gets a new bike and is excited....posts a photo and wants a few kind comments that share in their excitement.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-19, 08:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,163
Posted By alfordjo

I ended up finding a 2000 Vamoots frame that...

I ended up finding a 2000 Vamoots frame that worked perfectly for me. Built up a month or so ago. Have 500 miles on it and love every mile!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-19, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,031
Posted By alfordjo

Road

Not sure how far you are looking to ride, but check out the course for the Copper Triangle.

Loop from Copper Mountain through Leadville back to Vail then to Copper. So you can start anywhere and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-18, 01:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,056
Posted By alfordjo

I know this does not happen to everyone....but I...

I know this does not happen to everyone....but I have one negative.....at least for me! But I love clipless and would not go back to platform.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 17,196
Posted By alfordjo

Why not buy a $3000 bike for $700 off Craigslist?

Why not buy a $3000 bike for $700 off Craigslist?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-18, 04:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,163
Posted By alfordjo

I have not ...yet....other priorities came up. ...

I have not ...yet....other priorities came up. Probably will wait until the spring.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-18, 02:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,723
Posted By alfordjo

I am by no means an expert...but more of a...

I am by no means an expert...but more of a beginner. I have been riding a road bike for almost three years now. I used platform for the first few months then decided to go clipless. I went with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-18, 10:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,163
Posted By alfordjo

I have looked at Lynskey. Very nice bikes. ...

I have looked at Lynskey. Very nice bikes. Since I live in Colorado, I kind of want to explore the Moots option first to see if I can make it work before widening my search.

thanks,

Jonathan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-18, 10:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,163
Posted By alfordjo

Thanks for the suggestions. I have looked for...

Thanks for the suggestions. I have looked for used, but not been able to find a price I am comfortable with (I was calculating in the cost of a fresh bed blast.)

Thanks again,

Jonathan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-18, 02:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,163
Posted By alfordjo

Thanks General - I guess I need to be more...

Thanks General - I guess I need to be more trusting.

Jonathan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-18, 02:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,163
Posted By alfordjo

Thanks for the response. I think I want...

Thanks for the response.

I think I want disc brakes....worried if I go rim, the whole market changes..I am stuck.

But, maybe rim is the way to go and just stay with rim.

Thanks - Jonathan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,163
Posted By alfordjo

Researching for Dream Bike - Moots - Questions *** Updated with Resolution

Hello all,

I am beginning research on the purchase of my dream bike. Moots.

A little about me:
52, 180-195 lbs depending on the time of year. Riding for almost 3 years.
Typical ride during...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-17, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 832
Posted By alfordjo

Sounds like I need to make sure everything is...

Sounds like I need to make sure everything is clean. It has been probably 1k miles since I did a thorough cleaning.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-17, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 832
Posted By alfordjo

Cold affect Shifting in Mechanical Groupset?

I went on a ride yesterday morning...started out about 30 degrees F.

When trying to shift the rear derailleur to smaller cogs most of the time it was like I was was already in the smallest cog. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-17, 02:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,526
Posted By alfordjo

7725 / mo YTD 41' per mile.

7725 / mo YTD
41' per mile.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-17, 10:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,528
Posted By alfordjo

Do you do anything to secure your Garmin now?

Do you do anything to secure your Garmin now?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-17, 09:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,631
Posted By alfordjo

After I wrote my reply i thought the same...

After I wrote my reply i thought the same thing....thought maybe no one would catch that.

I did turn the tire inside out....on the second flat....was just really tough to get the shard out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-17, 08:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,631
Posted By alfordjo

So...I think this then raises another...

So...I think this then raises another question.....why don't bicycle multi-tools have small pliers on them?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-17, 08:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,631
Posted By alfordjo

I think my tubes might show as pinch flats if I...

I think my tubes might show as pinch flats if I was? :lol:

Nice to see that I was not an idiot thinking I needed another tool for this.

thanks for the replies and help.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-17, 07:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,631
Posted By alfordjo

Tweezers or what for tire repair?

The past two times I have flatted I found the culprit and had a tough time removing the small object that caused the flat. Both times I had to use my teeth to remove the item from the tire.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-17, 01:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,859
Posted By alfordjo

I think I just got a Chemistry lesson! ...

I think I just got a Chemistry lesson!

Thanks for all the replies.

Jonathan
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-17, 09:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,859
Posted By alfordjo

Does CO2 leak from tubes more rapidly than air?

Last Saturday I went for a ride and got a flat near the end of my ride, about 2 miles from home. Once I get home after having a flat, I normally "empty" the tube that flatted and then pump up with...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-17, 06:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,038
Posted By alfordjo

thanks - this was my reason for the question..the...

thanks - this was my reason for the question..the answer I learned is that it is normal.

thanks again,

Jonathan
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-17, 03:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,038
Posted By alfordjo

Thanks - I'll give it a shot. Jonathan

Thanks - I'll give it a shot.

Jonathan
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-17, 03:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,038
Posted By alfordjo

makes sense.

makes sense.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-17, 03:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,038
Posted By alfordjo

Will running pressures that low and at my weight...

Will running pressures that low and at my weight (~185) make me more susceptible to pinch flats?

thanks,

Jonathan
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-17, 03:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,038
Posted By alfordjo

Touche'

Touche'
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-17, 01:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,038
Posted By alfordjo

How much air loss in tubes?

I have noticed that I need to fill my tires up with air approximately every other day. I am about 185lbs and run 23mm tires at 110 front and 115 rear. (I got a few pinch flats and noticed my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-17, 09:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,267
Posted By alfordjo

I think this is the perfect question if having to...

I think this is the perfect question if having to choose between a rack and a computer. You can get the rack now and buy a more robust computer later. Until I bought my Garmin I used the free...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-17, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,491
Posted By alfordjo

For a little reference...I bought a 2008 Madone...

For a little reference...I bought a 2008 Madone 5.2 off Craigslist 2 years ago for $650. In decent shape. The seller had it listed at $850.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-17, 04:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,648
Posted By alfordjo

About 2 years ago I thought I wanted to get into...

About 2 years ago I thought I wanted to get into Road Biking. I was not willing to part with a lot of money to see if I liked it or not. Found what I thought was a great deal on CL for a Madone 5.2...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-20-16, 02:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,513
Posted By alfordjo

I found the bundle at Evans Cycles for 258+10...

I found the bundle at Evans Cycles for 258+10 shipping. Ordered it late yesterday (Monday) and shipping notification says it will get to Colorado tomorrow.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-17-16, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,513
Posted By alfordjo

Where?

Where?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-16, 03:53 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,818
Posted By alfordjo

This can be done - as long as you are willing to...

This can be done - as long as you are willing to purchased used...Craigslist has deals like that all day. (I happen to be selling one like that for under 1k. - 58cm)
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