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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-17, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 852,271
Posted By LUW

It's transitioning.

It's transitioning.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-17, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 852,271
Posted By LUW

First bike I've ever seen in my whole life that...

First bike I've ever seen in my whole life that is true to it's name.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-28-17, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 852,271
Posted By LUW

To whom exactly is that "tool" intended...

To whom exactly is that "tool" intended for?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-17, 07:10 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,881
Posted By LUW

Glad to know I'm not the only one being silly...

Glad to know I'm not the only one being silly :lol:.
Though I normally bounce it as soon as I climb on.
Just in case.
You know...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-17, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Posted By LUW

Does anyone know how much it weighs with 28Cs?

Does anyone know how much it weighs with 28Cs?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-17, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Posted By LUW

The Langster :foo:? With wheels and 28C tires it...

The Langster :foo:? With wheels and 28C tires it supposedly weighs about 9 kg.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-15-17, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Posted By LUW

My, that looks neat, doesn't it :love:? And...

My, that looks neat, doesn't it :love:?
And that's what I'm thinking: bull bars and maybe brakes, or at least until I'm confident enough to dispose of them. However, I would go with those...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-17, 08:53 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,399
Posted By LUW

I have BOA closures on my Specialized and Fzik...

I have BOA closures on my Specialized and Fzik shoes, and compared to the ratchet system that my older Shimano's have, their MUCH better.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-14-17, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Posted By LUW

It would be awesome to have a hand-built steel...

It would be awesome to have a hand-built steel bike, but down here it's basically impossible. Well, there is Cernunnos Bikes, but as I said, their Avalon frame is way too heavy for my tastes. Being...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Posted By LUW

Anyone riding a Langster?

I'm thinking about maybe getting a Langster in the middle of the year, to be my around-town-bike. If it was up to me I would get something fancier, but Cinelli and the likes are not available down...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-17, 07:35 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,881
Posted By LUW

Yeah, it's a switch called Tarmac. But you have...

Yeah, it's a switch called Tarmac. But you have to switch before the ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-17, 08:03 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,596
Posted By LUW

Duco, non ducor ;).

Duco, non ducor ;).
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-17, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,596
Posted By LUW

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/luwerner/bi...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/luwerner/bike/cycling_009.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-17, 08:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,798
Posted By LUW

I have a CAADX and a 2017 Roubaix with the...

I have a CAADX and a 2017 Roubaix with the FutureShock. Both ride well on asphalt, though the Roubaix is racier, while the CAADX is much better on dirt/gravel. There's a thread about the new Roubaix...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-17, 07:38 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,881
Posted By LUW

The Comp would have everything I would need, with...

The Comp would have everything I would need, with bonus Ultegra mechs, and I wouldn't have to spend a penny to make it what I need. But SPZ Brazil did NOT bring the Comp version :crash:.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-17, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 852,271
Posted By LUW

Why? Oh God, why?!?

Why? Oh God, why?!?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-17, 08:33 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,881
Posted By LUW

The Ergon is nice, but the weight restriction...

The Ergon is nice, but the weight restriction kills it for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-17, 02:47 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,881
Posted By LUW

I'm glad you liked it gunnar! As brakes in...

I'm glad you liked it gunnar!
As brakes in general (cantis+rim brakes+V-brakes), the Tektros are ok, but trust me on this, as disk brakes they suck, even if you're only talking about cable units. In...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-17, 01:22 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,881
Posted By LUW

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/luwerner/bi...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/luwerner/bike/RBX_011.jpg

Well, a little over 650 km on the Roubaix, so this will be my final report. I'll try to address the same points I made when I wrote...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-17, 12:17 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,881
Posted By LUW

You never rode it, and you think it works, but...

You never rode it, and you think it works, but you don't agree with the design because it's not "in accordance with best practices".
:foo: Sorry, you lost me.


That's the whole idea behind the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,577
Posted By LUW

Ok, no need to go big and wide as 35 mm, but...

Ok, no need to go big and wide as 35 mm, but can't you get at least a 28 mm to comfortably fit front and back?
Is that asking too much :foo:?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-17, 08:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,105
Posted By LUW

That's my experience also. Though I never used my...

That's my experience also. Though I never used my 810 at sea level, here around my home (~900m) the readings are usually +/- 5-10m apart. I only see more significant fluctuations when I leave home...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-17, 07:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,577
Posted By LUW

Why? Can't you slightly angle forward the seat...

Why? Can't you slightly angle forward the seat tube? And what would be the problem with making forks and chain stays 5 mm wider?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-16, 12:50 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,881
Posted By LUW

Funny, the aspect I was most skeptical about the...

Funny, the aspect I was most skeptical about the new Roubaix was the rear end; I was sure it was more a gimmick then anything. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the thing really works - and don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-16, 12:14 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,881
Posted By LUW

Bike Radar said they were going to do a comparo...

Bike Radar said they were going to do a comparo between both earlier this month, but so far they haven't yet. I would really be interested in trying out the Domane, but at least down here the price...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-16, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 841
Posted By LUW

You mean a full CF bike vs just getting a CF fork...

You mean a full CF bike vs just getting a CF fork in terms of ride comfort? If you're heavy you will feel better improvement on a full CF bike. If you're light and where you ride the pavement is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-16, 07:02 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,881
Posted By LUW

On mine I'm using the tires that come stock on...

On mine I'm using the tires that come stock on the Diverge.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-16, 07:00 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,881
Posted By LUW

Nice touch, ain't it? But the Rib Cage, though it...

Nice touch, ain't it? But the Rib Cage, though it really grabs the bottle, has a design where it's a little too hard to get the bottle in.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-16, 02:49 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,179
Posted By LUW

At least for me there's a HUGE difference when...

At least for me there's a HUGE difference when braking from the hoods or drops. In "potentially serious" situations I always go down to the drops if I think braking may be needed.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-16, 01:07 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,179
Posted By LUW

I stand corrected. So the Al is just there to...

I stand corrected. So the Al is just there to help dissipate heat? Or for structure too?
I know that tubular wheels are less prone to overheating the brake surface because there's more material...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-16, 09:03 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,179
Posted By LUW

Not exactly come apart, but the resin used for...

Not exactly come apart, but the resin used for the CF has a melting point of around 240ēC and the brake surface of the rim can get as hot as 220ēC, so heat buildup may be an issue. That's why Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-16, 03:59 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,179
Posted By LUW

Not on purpose, but I saw it happen to my...

Not on purpose, but I saw it happen to my daughter's 20" bike (steel rims). I had pumped up the tires, admittedly without paying attention to the gauge (just by squeezing the tire), and then she rode...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-16, 03:51 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,179
Posted By LUW

I find it interesting that on EVERY rim × disk...

I find it interesting that on EVERY rim × disk discussion people end their point of views with something like "in a panic stop you will skid the wheels, so disks are not a plus". Really :foo:?

If...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-16, 04:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,179
Posted By LUW

AFAIK feathering would be to have a light touch...

AFAIK feathering would be to have a light touch on the levers, compressing easily and gradually :foo:.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-16, 04:03 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,179
Posted By LUW

You're missing the point. Literally :p. Once the...

You're missing the point. Literally :p. Once the wheel stops turning (= lockup) what is slowing you down is the friction between the rubber and pavement. But that method is less efficient and less...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-16, 12:10 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,179
Posted By LUW

Well, since you can better modulate the power...

Well, since you can better modulate the power being applied to the disk, you will stop sooner. Not by a huge difference but a disk brake gets the job done a little sooner.
That's why I said disk...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-16, 12:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,088
Posted By LUW

If you're asking about clipless pedals in general...

If you're asking about clipless pedals in general vs platforms, at least for me I'm hopeless if I don't have my feet firmly locked in. But between Eggbeaters/Candys and SPDs (105) I really can't say...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-16, 07:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,394
Posted By LUW

Darn. eTap is a wet dream of mine :love:.

Darn. eTap is a wet dream of mine :love:.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-16, 06:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,316
Posted By LUW

:roflmao2:A radiologist with a sense of humor. I...

:roflmao2:A radiologist with a sense of humor. I like that.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-16, 06:06 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,179
Posted By LUW

It's very simple: you have to apply less force on...

It's very simple: you have to apply less force on the levers. Let me use an analogy. Let's say you have to hammer a nail into a board, and it's an easy job to get the nail all the way in, even if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-16, 05:10 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,179
Posted By LUW

That took longer then I expected :foo:.

That took longer then I expected :foo:.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-16, 04:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,316
Posted By LUW

Me neither. Even on a sweet new bike :p. But...

Me neither. Even on a sweet new bike :p.

But maybe a fancy-schmancy new bike is what he needs to brave that big new world out there? If so, get it! :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-16, 04:33 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,142
Posted By LUW

@joejack951...

@joejack951 (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/joejack951-11954.html)
I would like to believe that most here do NOT buy stuff because of the name brand, but because they basically want the best...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-16, 04:24 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,179
Posted By LUW

Basically. As expertly explained above, you can...

Basically. As expertly explained above, you can get it a little better, but don't expect miracles.
Rim brakes are not the best, but they are ok as long as you understand their limitations.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-16, 01:42 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,142
Posted By LUW

joejack951 Yeah, good luck using their after...

joejack951
Yeah, good luck using their after sales customer support. But maybe for you it's easy to ship stuff back to China.

And by the way, that's not a knock-off brand anymore. If they're...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,316
Posted By LUW

Welcome aboard! :) In theory there won't be...

Welcome aboard! :)

In theory there won't be a HUGE difference, maybe more of a "preference" between the two, so if you can try it out first that would be ideal. It will be lighter and the CF frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,179
Posted By LUW

That's the reality of rim brakes*. They will not...

That's the reality of rim brakes*. They will not stop as crisply as a (good) v-brake and pale compared to disk brakes, specially if you're talking about hydraulic units. It's a matter of choice, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-16, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,485
Posted By LUW

Both very good points. I don't usually ride...

Both very good points.

I don't usually ride in below freezing temperatures here, and when it's cold, I'm with full fingered gloves, so for me that wouldn't be an issue, but it is something to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-16, 08:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,485
Posted By LUW

If you're starting to think seriously about road...

If you're starting to think seriously about road cycling, 105 is for you. Precise, not expensive and durable - what else do you need? Anything above it will be a tad lighter and a a tad (little tad,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-16, 07:09 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 10,142
Posted By LUW

I've seen one (3T). I'm not familiar with 3T...

I've seen one (3T). I'm not familiar with 3T handlebars to say if it looked real or not, but it was definitively fake, because the guy built a whole Chinarello (29er CF) spending one third of what a...
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