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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-04-16, 07:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,304
Posted By scrming

Diverge's are priced on the high side (over...

Diverge's are priced on the high side (over priced), IMHO... I bought a 2015 in the spring and got an incredible deal on it (too good to pass up!)... it was a fantastic bike though...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-16, 04:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,540
Posted By scrming

I also would suggest the Giant Defy line up... I...

I also would suggest the Giant Defy line up... I have an older (2010) Defy that was a great bang for the buck...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-16, 04:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,540
Posted By scrming

I was skeptical about the new Specialized...

I was skeptical about the new Specialized Roubaix... all seemed like a bunch of marketing hype... Then I test rode one... on a brick roadway... I was sold! The suspension system works incredibly...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-28-16, 05:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,182
Posted By scrming

I love my Garmin 810. It has been absolutely...

I love my Garmin 810. It has been absolutely fantastic with zero issues... I'm in no rush to move to an 820... are 810s still available?

I actually just started playing around with Workouts this...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-23-16, 09:07 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 15,693
Posted By scrming

The Diverge is a fantastic bike for gravel......

The Diverge is a fantastic bike for gravel... however I recently traded mine in on a new 2017 Roubaix. Can't fit as big of tires on the new Roubaix but the Roubaix will take a 32mm. I'm running a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-23-16, 06:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,246
Posted By scrming

Actually all the paved road races around here...

Actually all the paved road races around here are/were on open roads. Open course with center line rule.

Yesterday's gravel race had a number of sheriff deputies directing traffic at...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-16, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,246
Posted By scrming

and here in Michigan, our gravel/dirt roads are...

and here in Michigan, our gravel/dirt roads are in much better shape than most of our paved roads! ;)

Gravel road races seem to become much more popular here in Michigan and regular road races...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-16, 09:22 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 267,313
Posted By scrming

I completely understand the sad purple face! ...

I completely understand the sad purple face! Bummer!

The new Roubaixs seem to be limited here in the States as well. I had a hard time find any shop within 100 miles that had any model of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-16, 08:24 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 267,313
Posted By scrming

Ok, this section of the review sums up my...

Ok, this section of the review sums up my feelings a lot better than i can! Keep in mind i bought this new Roubaix to server mainly as my gravel race bike... :)

"The Roubaix is definitely a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-16, 04:48 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 267,313
Posted By scrming

Yep, couple screws and you can easily remove the...

Yep, couple screws and you can easily remove the swat box... i really didn't like it at first but it's grown on me...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-20-16, 04:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,284
Posted By scrming

I just added a power meter to go along with the...

I just added a power meter to go along with the HR monitor... Adding he PM sure makes things more interesting! ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-16, 04:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,128
Posted By scrming

I have a completely stock 2016 Roubiax SL4 Comp. ...

I have a completely stock 2016 Roubiax SL4 Comp. I also just picked up a 2017 Roubaix Expert.... Both are 56cm. I haven't done a side by side comparison or compared measurements... I will see...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-16, 10:24 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 267,313
Posted By scrming

the up and down movement is very slight, almost...

the up and down movement is very slight, almost imperceptible. Only reason i even noticed it was because I was concentrating on feeling for it. I've been out of the saddle on other rides and never...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-16, 09:22 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 267,313
Posted By scrming

The future shock works very well, indeed! The...

The future shock works very well, indeed! The only thing i've noticed is it is a bit noisy at times... Considering how well the future shock works, i view the noise as a very minor drawback... think...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-18-16, 01:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 10,669
Posted By scrming

I picked up a leftover 2015 Diverge Carbon Comp...

I picked up a leftover 2015 Diverge Carbon Comp last spring... I just traded it in on a new 2017 Roubaix Expert. OMG!!! The new Roubaix is simply amazing! I've done 3 gravel races with the new...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-13-16, 04:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,524
Posted By scrming

Yep, i went ahead i upgraded to Premium after the...

Yep, i went ahead i upgraded to Premium after the free trial ran out. I've got to more events left this season so I went ahead and laid out my schedule and making sure i should be in descent "form"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-16, 04:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,506
Posted By scrming

Agreed!!! The Trigger 33s are an amazing tire! ...

Agreed!!! The Trigger 33s are an amazing tire! They worked much better in the looser/deeper gravel/dirt than i expected them to!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-12-16, 10:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,678
Posted By scrming

I really liked the Specialized Trigger 33s on my...

I really liked the Specialized Trigger 33s on my Diverge. They are a file pattern type tread. Rolled great on pavement and was surprised how well they worked in loose gravel! Great tire. But i...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-12-16, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,212
Posted By scrming

Depending on how much tire you need.......

Depending on how much tire you need.... Specialized Ruby (female specific version of the Roubaix) has close to 28"... they have a 27.5" and a 28.6". New Roubiax/Ruby will fit a 32mm tire. I've got...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-16, 05:24 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 267,313
Posted By scrming

Race was brutal... cold and windy... they also...

Race was brutal... cold and windy... they also changed the course... so really could not compare speeds/performance... That being said, the new Roubaix was an absolute joy to ride! It's truly is...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-12-16, 05:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,524
Posted By scrming

I signed up for Training Peaks the other day. ...

I signed up for Training Peaks the other day. Came with 7 days of free premium features. I linked my Garmin Connect account and it pulled in some historical data. Here's what I found interesting......
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-11-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,524
Posted By scrming

Hopefully you are just in the over-reaching...

Hopefully you are just in the over-reaching stages vs full blown over-training.... I realized this weekend i was getting into the over-reaching.... so taking a couple days off the bike...

How to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-05-16, 04:40 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,894,059
Posted By scrming

My new Roubaix Expert with Clement X'Plor MSO...

My new Roubaix Expert with Clement X'Plor MSO 32s. Picked it up last Friday and played in the gravel all weekend. :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-05-16, 04:33 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,950
Posted By scrming

My confidence with the 2.8" is the same as when...

My confidence with the 2.8" is the same as when i'm on the 3.0"... the main thing i noticed is when riding the Fuel EX with the 2.8" it sure feels like i can accelerate a lot faster/easier. Not sure...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-16, 10:32 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,950
Posted By scrming

I'm terrible on a MTB... so I was riding at...

I'm terrible on a MTB... so I was riding at Specialized Fuse 6Fattie... the 27.5+ definitely allowed me to ride with more confidence... it also had me climbing up hills i never would have tried with...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-16, 04:38 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 267,313
Posted By scrming

One of Specialized's marketing phrases is...

One of Specialized's marketing phrases is "Smoother is faster". I would have to say that was my experience this last weekend. This weekend bring another 35 mile gravel race. I've ridden this course...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-16, 04:18 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 267,313
Posted By scrming

I loved the 33mm Triggers on my Diverge! We...

I loved the 33mm Triggers on my Diverge! We tried to fit them on the new Roubaix but the front was a no go! Tire rubbed the top of the fork. We ended up putting a set of Clement X'plor MSO 32s on....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-16, 11:13 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 267,313
Posted By scrming

Mine is! ;)

Mine is! ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-16, 09:51 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 267,313
Posted By scrming

Sure... as best I can anyways... ;) I see a...

Sure... as best I can anyways... ;)

I see a some comments about tweaks to the Roubaix geometry making it less comfortable. I would say the new Roubaix is just as comfortable as my Diverge. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-16, 05:31 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 267,313
Posted By scrming

Bought a new Roubaix Expert Friday evening and...

Bought a new Roubaix Expert Friday evening and did two gravel races over the weekend. Saturday was a 18 mile race (50% gravel / 50% paved). Sunday was a 45 mile race (90% gravel / 10% bad...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-16, 10:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,041
Posted By scrming

I would hit all the LBS's... there are some...

I would hit all the LBS's... there are some pretty good deals to be had right now! See what's on sale and don't be afraid to throw out an offer.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-26-16, 09:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,094
Posted By scrming

I thinking this is you and your blog... will you...

I thinking this is you and your blog... will you only be reviewing Spinning/Mad Dogg Athletic Spin bikes? or will you also cover over indoor exercise bikes?

"BIO
Hi, This is Scott. Editor at my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-23-16, 08:52 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 44,389
Posted By scrming

Just ride harder to bring your average HR up.......

Just ride harder to bring your average HR up.... also have you set your HR zones lately? As you've gotten more fit you probably need to adjust your zones. I believe your Suffer Score is based on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-16, 10:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,456
Posted By scrming

The answer to that is quite simple... Just...

The answer to that is quite simple... Just consult the rules...

Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
While the minimum number of bikes one should own is three, the correct...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-22-16, 04:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,456
Posted By scrming

Multiple bikes... when the Mrs. questions me...

Multiple bikes... when the Mrs. questions me about the number of bikes i have, i simply tell here you have to have the right tool for the job! ;)

But yes, i have a road bike for long distance and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-21-16, 05:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,100
Posted By scrming

I rode the 45 mile loop last year. These are my...

I rode the 45 mile loop last year. These are my observations and are based on my own personal skills (or lack of skills). For me it wasn't the mud but the sand. There were some couple of larger...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-16, 05:27 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 44,389
Posted By scrming

“He who suffers much will know much.” Greek...

“He who suffers much will know much.” Greek proverb

This along with other great words of wisdom can be found in the Sufferlandrian Book of Suffering which can be downloaded here:...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-15-16, 04:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,100
Posted By scrming

Excellent on all counts!!! See you in a couple...

Excellent on all counts!!! See you in a couple of weeks!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-16, 08:32 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 267,313
Posted By scrming

Here in Michigan road races are disappearing...

Here in Michigan road races are disappearing while gravel races are growing. Last year was my first season of racing in 25 years and i tried a variety of different types of events and as it turned...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-16, 08:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,100
Posted By scrming

Last year was my first year back on the bike in a...

Last year was my first year back on the bike in a long time... was my first time racing in 25 years. I tried a little bit of everything last year but the gravel races were my favorite! Paved road...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-13-16, 04:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,837
Posted By scrming

TRUTH!!! Unless you head to Northern...

TRUTH!!! Unless you head to Northern Michigan.... there are some pretty amazing paved roads up that way! ;)

But yes, we have some pretty amazing gravel roads... in much better shape then a lot...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-13-16, 04:12 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 44,389
Posted By scrming

The only time i really pay much attention to my...

The only time i really pay much attention to my Suffer Score, is on race day! ;) I try to make sure i earn the "SufferFest" add-on, which is only visible on the web version, not the app. You earn a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-16, 03:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,100
Posted By scrming

Last year was my first Gravel Grinder. I did the...

Last year was my first Gravel Grinder. I did the 45 mile as well, with the hope of just finishing! ;) The hills climbs, while indeed TOUGH, weren't absolutely outrageous... I'm a big guy and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-02-16, 06:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,797
Posted By scrming

Just to add... ...

Just to add...

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/03/reasons-not-to-stretch/?_r=0

and

4 Reasons to Stop Stretching Before You Exercise | SparkPeople...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-31-16, 08:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,262
Posted By scrming

I bought a Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie earlier...

I bought a Specialized Fuse Comp 6Fattie earlier this year. Being that i'm terrible on a MTB, the 27.5+ was a huge confidence booster, especially when i hit the sandier section or the tougher climbs....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-26-16, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 840
Posted By scrming

agree with 10 Wheels... you control your diet for...

agree with 10 Wheels... you control your diet for weight loss and you ride for fitness... you simply can't out ride a fork! ;)

as far as your plan for starting with a hybrid, that's a great idea!...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-26-16, 06:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By scrming

Had the same issue a couple weeks ago... new...

Had the same issue a couple weeks ago... new battery in the strap fixed the issue....
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-24-16, 08:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,970
Posted By scrming

GUILTY as charged!!! LOL! I definitely fit...

GUILTY as charged!!! LOL!

I definitely fit the roadie trying to MTB category... I ride solo so it's not that my friends MTB. For me it's about mixing things up and taking on new challenges and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-16, 08:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,344
Posted By scrming

I picked up a Roubiax Comp this spring and it's...

I picked up a Roubiax Comp this spring and it's been fantastic! I'm running 28mm tires and have ridden it on smooth roads, rough roads, chip seal and even detoured on some gravel sections... This...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-16, 04:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,617
Posted By scrming

I chased a mystery creak for almost 3 weeks......

I chased a mystery creak for almost 3 weeks... turned out to be the chain ring bolts. They tension on them was fine but i hit them with a little spray lube and the noise disappeared, my to my relief!
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