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Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-22, 09:26 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,399
Posted By iterax

I run ordinary GPs. Half the price of GP5000...

I run ordinary GPs. Half the price of GP5000 (which I have not tried) but more puncture resistant (per bicyclerollingresistance.com), and in my experience way more comfortable than the Gatorskins at...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,427
Posted By iterax

I used an old Schwalbe Lugano on my trainer until...

I used an old Schwalbe Lugano on my trainer until the tire exploded due to wear and heat buildup I guess. Then I read in a forum somewhere (it might have been here) to tightly double wrap your tire...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-21, 08:15 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,438
Posted By iterax

My humble and dependable CAAD8. ...

My humble and dependable CAAD8.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1422x879/80444427_2227519877542258_4936601819083177984_n_a6da5264d1d855d4d31406c96bafa33a7086e68c.jpg

My...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-21, 09:43 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 17,989
Posted By iterax

Yep. There are very things for me that can beat a...

Yep. There are very things for me that can beat a ride with family and an ice cream afterwards. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 17,989
Posted By iterax

[QUOTE=vane171;21946831]On one rare occasion I...

[QUOTE=vane171;21946831]On one rare occasion I got passed by a solo rider and I hooked on and we rode like that until we came to town and only reason I didn't go to the front was that the guy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-21, 09:07 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 17,989
Posted By iterax

Solo, because I'm an introvert and so I can ride...

Solo, because I'm an introvert and so I can ride at my own pace. When it gets lonely, I sing or talk to myself. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-21, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,324
Posted By iterax

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x948/20210307_143616_46922435479096298affb1875cfce43dfa7d4a55.jpg
That island in the background is the Taal volcano, which erupted in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,191
Posted By iterax

Also, lube the "hinges" of the FD. Don't know if...

Also, lube the "hinges" of the FD. Don't know if this will help as yours is a new bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-21, 10:28 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,206,121
Posted By iterax

Bought a tub of grease and tools: 1. Bottom...

Bought a tub of grease and tools:
1. Bottom bracket wrench
2. Torque wrench (about time!)
3. Cone spanners
4. Big adjustable wrench
5. Chain whip
6. Cassette lock ring removal tool

Five...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 16,191
Posted By iterax

Been self-medicating with escitalopram for about...

Been self-medicating with escitalopram for about a year now; fortunately (or not) pharmacies here (Manila) often will dispense them without prescription.

When I'm out cycling or running, there's...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-21, 09:00 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 15,244
Posted By iterax

by the time the brake tracks on my wheels are...

by the time the brake tracks on my wheels are worn out, lightweight alloy wheels for rim brakes may no longer still be offered

I so hope you are wrong.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-21, 08:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,639
Posted By iterax

Oh boy. Are you Filipino, or an expat living...

Oh boy. Are you Filipino, or an expat living here? Where do you ride? I ask because you exaggerate so much it's funny. We are a poor country, granted, and a lot of things are crappy, but you make it...
Forum: Introductions
02-17-16, 10:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 341
Posted By iterax

Hello from Manila

Hi, everyone! newbie here. Got into bike-commuting about a year ago when a friend gave me his mountain bike. Bought my Caad8 (Claris) two months ago and my daily ride to and from work, although it's...
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