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Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,476
Posted By Pactin

Clutch rear derailleur Slacker headtube -...

Clutch rear derailleur
Slacker headtube - depending on what you ride
Airspring Fork
More than 2 bottle cage mount bolts (if you don't plan on carrying additional water on you)
Threaded BB if...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 568
Posted By Pactin

Made some for my wheels, but unfortunately don't...

Made some for my wheels, but unfortunately don't have any pics. If you've made them for cars, the same details apply (eg: make sure you apply to a clean surface, etc) except bicycles are a bit more...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,618
Posted By Pactin

Yes, it's funny how lighting can change...

Yes, it's funny how lighting can change perspective. But I did choose these from a number of pictures, as the most accurate to the real thing.


Sorry for causing you any paranoia :) I plan to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,618
Posted By Pactin

Carbon Fork: Cosmetic or?

Looking for a 2nd opinion on my new frameset's fork. I was about to trim my fork's carbon steerer to length when I noticed a few visible anomalies on the finish.

Pictured are these linear "gouges"...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-27-20, 12:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,770
Posted By Pactin

Good to hear. I only had the query when...

Good to hear. I only had the query when researching the fit of a new bike, not necessarily from feeling the need to stretch out more. With regards to how I got it, I built it. I slowly started...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-26-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,770
Posted By Pactin

Thanks for the response! It definitely helps to...

Thanks for the response! It definitely helps to get input from someone of similar build. I figured it was small, but strangely I don't believe I feel any negative effects.


General purpose road...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-24-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,770
Posted By Pactin

Opinion on sizing

Howdy, looking for opinions on what size bike I should be looking at, given the size of my (previous) bike fit below.
Me: Height 5'6" , inseam about 30" , average flexibility
Bike: Nominal 48cm...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-20, 12:22 AM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 355,789
Posted By Pactin

Digging this build. What are your impressions of...

Digging this build. What are your impressions of the frameset? Is it stiff while sprinting/descending?
The geo is quite interesting...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-18, 02:48 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,153
Posted By Pactin

Ride a slower bike. Stick it in lowest gear and...

Ride a slower bike.
Stick it in lowest gear and zip tie your shifters.
Stick it in highest gear and zip tie your shifters.
Keep pressure on your rear brake.
Keep one shoe unclipped.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-18, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,638
Posted By Pactin

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-18, 11:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,788
Posted By Pactin

Debating performance or failure rates is always a...

Debating performance or failure rates is always a can of worms on the internet. Here are the differences as objectively as I can describe:

Shifting - Ultegra has the "lighter" shift action for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-18, 12:43 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,041
Posted By Pactin

Average: 185 bpm Max: 207 My heart isn't a...

Average: 185 bpm
Max: 207

My heart isn't a fan of the summer heat...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-18, 05:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,676
Posted By Pactin

Definite possibility. Still seemed like quite a...

Definite possibility. Still seemed like quite a bit of lateral movement for bikes similarly setup.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-18, 05:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,676
Posted By Pactin

I don't know what to tell you? Relatively...

I don't know what to tell you? Relatively speaking, the bikes were the same minus the components. I noticed the chain contacted the cage.


I tested the bikes as hard as I could (including full...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-18, 05:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,676
Posted By Pactin

I test rode both a Caad12 Ultegra and 105...

I test rode both a Caad12 Ultegra and 105 back-to-back. The shop mechanic tuned the bikes before I rode them.The crankset on the 105 (or at least the FSA rings) was incredibly flexy under my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-16, 11:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,558
Posted By Pactin

Shimano for the front derailleur and shifting up...

Shimano for the front derailleur and shifting up the cassette.
SRAM for the rear derailleur and shifting down the cassette.

Slight advantage to SRAM for minimized play in the brake levers.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-16, 06:25 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 24,059
Posted By Pactin

I ride nominal 24 and 25c tires - Spesh, Hutch,...

I ride nominal 24 and 25c tires - Spesh, Hutch, Vittoria, Michelin. I think 28's would be too large/overkill on the wheels IMO, but I have yet to try them.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-16, 05:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 24,059
Posted By Pactin

I've got the Corsa SLR's and they're best bang...

I've got the Corsa SLR's and they're best bang for buck if you just want to shed weight off the bike. I'm 180 pounds and have ridden them for about 1.5 years now, have yet to break a spoke (even...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-16, 12:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 664
Posted By Pactin

I second the UNO. They come in 80mm (I'm running...

I second the UNO. They come in 80mm (I'm running it). I had my doubts too for a cheap, lightweight <100g stem but it seems to perform flawlessly.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-16, 11:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 701
Posted By Pactin

Cycling Weekly: Someone help me...

Cycling Weekly:


Someone help me understand this, as I must be slow... They're claiming it's the lightest without including a significant piece of a groupset?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-16, 01:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,222
Posted By Pactin

There are a few instances of the elite posts...

There are a few instances of the elite posts cracking at the head/clamping area. They seem to be around 2009-2010, but I'm unaware of any revisions they've made, if any, to remedy the cracks.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-16, 09:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,222
Posted By Pactin

Recommend a light-ish alloy seatpost

So recently my ebay carbon seatpost developed a crack. I can't say whether it was a manufacturer defect or my weight/riding or a combination, but I have relegated its use to a paperweight. I am now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-16, 06:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,105
Posted By Pactin

I don't think it's possible to seat a bead...

I don't think it's possible to seat a bead without inflating? (someone correct me if I'm wrong). 80 PSI seems a bit high to finally seat the tire. Looks like the tube may be pushing the sidewall...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-16, 06:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,113
Posted By Pactin

EDIT: Shims are actually 24mm ID (derp). Anybody...

EDIT: Shims are actually 24mm ID (derp). Anybody want to chime in? I can't be the only one using a GXP crank with BB30 adapters...

I've contacted Wheels MFG as a last resort if BF truly has no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-16, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,113
Posted By Pactin

With the shims off the DS, only the splines still...

With the shims off the DS, only the splines still show.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-16, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,113
Posted By Pactin

Running GXP crank to BB30 Frame

So my bike is currently running a GXP Force crank to a BB30 bottom bracket using the Wheels MFG spindle adapters. This was accomplished by using the shims that came with my kit - I maybe used 3mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-16, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 710
Posted By Pactin

Is the stack height of your old stem more than...

Is the stack height of your old stem more than your new stem?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-16, 12:11 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,433
Posted By Pactin

It technically makes sense, but it seems like the...

It technically makes sense, but it seems like the marketers could have used something else and not rely on the absence of a feature to define it.

I'll take Brifter over people referencing their...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-16, 11:01 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,433
Posted By Pactin

"Clipless"

"Clipless"
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-16, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 749
Posted By Pactin

You've got the basic options: Platform Pedals -...

You've got the basic options:
Platform Pedals - Very basic pedals you would see on department store bikes. They work but offer no foot retention or consistent foot placement. Can be worn with tennis...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-16, 12:29 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 19,011
Posted By Pactin

Funny this thread should come up now, I just...

Funny this thread should come up now, I just ordered a SRAM groupset off of Ribble for a great price. I input my delivery address, billing info and confirm the grand total (~US$570 with 0 'delivery...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-16, 03:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,067
Posted By Pactin

Oops, I must have mixed up a picture I saw of...

Oops, I must have mixed up a picture I saw of that same powermeter's installation. I see the point about the epoxy being necessary for the electronics.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-16, 02:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,067
Posted By Pactin

Can you not just use an o-ring to secure the...

Can you not just use an o-ring to secure the piece? It looks like there are tabs to each side just for that.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-16, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,421
Posted By Pactin

I didn't realize it until he mentioned it, but...

I didn't realize it until he mentioned it, but I'm assuming he means the "subdued" navy blue paint and matte wheels scheme. Nonetheless, that gets a hot from me (and I don't even like Volvo's!)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-15, 08:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,345
Posted By Pactin

Sorry for the loss but congrats on the new bike!...

Sorry for the loss but congrats on the new bike! Make sure that seatpost has plenty of fiber grip paste.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-15, 08:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,749
Posted By Pactin

Are you asking about comfort? Its all about rider...

Are you asking about comfort? Its all about rider position/fit. It's a relatively comfortable bike, assuming you're running an appropriate tire pressure for your path. Doesn't feel much harsher than...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-15, 08:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,361
Posted By Pactin

494112

494112
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-15, 08:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,915
Posted By Pactin

Previously the FD was adjusted in so far that it...

Previously the FD was adjusted in so far that it would contact the chain on the chainring almost the entire rotation. Now it is adjusted so there is contact only at the 12-4 o'clock and that is from...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-15, 04:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,915
Posted By Pactin

Thanks for the replies, guys. FWIW, bike has...

Thanks for the replies, guys. FWIW, bike has never been dropped/crashed (to my knowledge :rolleyes:).




Slightly on backpedal on a bikestand. 1-2mm tops, but my FD is adjusted to not contact...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-15, 11:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,915
Posted By Pactin

Where am I flexing?

So I was J.R.A. and came to a small hill I usually use as a "leadout" for a sprint. As I was soft pedaling on the descent I shifted into the combo I usually use to start which is I believe 50/13....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-15, 02:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,436
Posted By Pactin

All about the aero. Wearing a tighter race cut...

All about the aero. Wearing a tighter race cut jersey will help you get a few mph extra. That is assuming your current jersey doesn't have a death grip on you already...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,708
Posted By Pactin

Go with your gut feeling when it comes to your...

Go with your gut feeling when it comes to your safety/property. Genuine 'serious buyers' will have cash in hand.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,216
Posted By Pactin

Lube your jockey wheels

Lube your jockey wheels
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-15, 06:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,507
Posted By Pactin

Would have been all over this had they not left...

Would have been all over this had they not left out mounts for a front derailleur. No FD? So those without another well-rounded road bike will be bettwr tuned to riding flats OR hills, but not both....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-15, 11:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,819
Posted By Pactin

Ah, thats the...

Ah, thats the North-American-Marlon-Brando-Look-Alike group ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-15, 07:18 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,134
Posted By Pactin

Appears that the cables running vertically into...

Appears that the cables running vertically into the top tube plunge into the downtube to the front and rear mech. Only the rear brake cable runs coaxial to the top tube as evidenced by the cable 2nd...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-15, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,457
Posted By Pactin

I've got the Shimano R088's and I think they're...

I've got the Shimano R088's and I think they're great "budget" shoes. The sole is stiffer than most entry-level shoes whose nylon soles will likely cause pressure points/hot foot. Don't overthink...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-15, 04:37 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,733
Posted By Pactin

Why must you guys do this to me? Haha. Just...

Why must you guys do this to me? Haha. Just picked up the SLR's for $230 shipped to CA, not too shabby.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-15, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,134
Posted By Pactin

Hot if the seatpost had some setback.

Hot if the seatpost had some setback.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-15, 09:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,336
Posted By Pactin

Really depends on the geometry of the road bike...

Really depends on the geometry of the road bike you're looking at. Road frames in general put the rider in a longer and lower position, so comparing numbers across different disciplines is...
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