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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-24-20, 04:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,779
Posted By Trekathlete

I have ordered a pair of the 700cx35 Gravel King...

I have ordered a pair of the 700cx35 Gravel King Plus tires. I think that will suit my needs pretty well. After checking my tire size on my bike it actually came with 38 sized tires. So i am only...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-23-20, 10:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,779
Posted By Trekathlete

Hey Thanks for all the great ideas. I think in...

Hey Thanks for all the great ideas. I think in the end i will go with the panaracer gravel king + slick tires. The ones currently on, the SK's, i feel do slow me down a bit because of the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,779
Posted By Trekathlete

Just looked at the panracer site but didn’t see...

Just looked at the panracer site but didn’t see SLC’s... I saw SS and a regular gravel king tire that is a slick... The SS seems to be in between the slick and the SK which I have.. What are the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-20, 11:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,779
Posted By Trekathlete

Tire width for the road

Just got a Cervelo Aspero and it came with gravel king 42mm tires. It appears the inner width of the rim is 23mm and the outer is 27mm. Coming from road riding I do a large portion of riding on the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-27-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,554
Posted By Trekathlete

Yea I think you are right and I should stick with...

Yea I think you are right and I should stick with the aspero. The Janis renegade looks cool but I already have a down payment on this bike and I am pretty stoked to get it. Just saw the Caledonia...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-27-20, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,554
Posted By Trekathlete

Caledonia VS. Aspero

Hello everyone,

so I have a down payment on an aspero but Cervelo just released the Caledonia which probably suits my riding style better And the LBS said I could switch models if needed before...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-20, 04:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,868
Posted By Trekathlete

So just wanted to update everyone. I went...

So just wanted to update everyone.

I went to my LBS and chatted for a few minutes about the project. Basically I probably won’t be able to install a ultegra crank on the bike but they have some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-20, 08:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,868
Posted By Trekathlete

I have very much contemplating buying a new to me...

I have very much contemplating buying a new to me bike. And I actually did. I bought a Scott foil for $1700 with a newer 11 speed group set that I really enjoyed but I wasn’t riding it for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,868
Posted By Trekathlete

To answer some of your questions. I thought...

To answer some of your questions.

I thought it might be less expensive to upgrade the trek to 11 speed components rather than buy the bike I really want that is around 3k. It would give me some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-20, 10:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,868
Posted By Trekathlete

Thanks for the quick reply... that’s a...

Thanks for the quick reply...

that’s a bummer about the wheel. That will probably make it more expensive. Any good inexpensive wheel recommendations?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-20, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,868
Posted By Trekathlete

2006 Trek 1500 upgrade to Shimano 6800 parts?

Hello everyone and thanks for your help ahead of time!

i have been wanting a new bike for quite a while and even got a smoking nice Scott foil but ended up selling it because I just didn’t ride...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-11-19, 08:57 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 48,570
Posted By Trekathlete

Has anyone mentioned the BMC URS? ...

Has anyone mentioned the BMC URS?

https://www.bmc-switzerland.com/models/gravel/urs.html
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-11-19, 08:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,929
Posted By Trekathlete

I found an excellent resource after getting into...

I found an excellent resource after getting into looking at geometry's. Incase any of you are interested. It is called 99spokes.com
You can essentially look for the bikes you are looking at and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-11-19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,929
Posted By Trekathlete

I have started to look at the geometry’s of the...

I have started to look at the geometry’s of the bike and using the foil as my base I kind of am getting ideas as to how the bikes I am looking at will ride. I might have misspoken about cyclocross...
Forum: Triathlon
07-11-19, 12:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,719
Posted By Trekathlete

I say go for it if your are doing the triathlons...

I say go for it if your are doing the triathlons to be competitive... if your doing just to compete against yourself it doesn’t matter.. my tri bike I get ~1-2 more mph out of it then when I had my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-10-19, 08:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,929
Posted By Trekathlete

I like the aero geometry that can fit wider...

I like the aero geometry that can fit wider tires. That is why i thought the 3T would be a great choice. I think the difference between the 3T and Open bikes is that you sit more up right with the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-10-19, 08:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,929
Posted By Trekathlete

Thank you for your insight! I probably do need...

Thank you for your insight! I probably do need to punch in the numbers to excel from my old foil and compare to new bikes. I wish there was an easy program to compare these numbers. My trek is a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-10-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,929
Posted By Trekathlete

Yea I am basically trying the one bike for...

Yea I am basically trying the one bike for everything approach.... I am not a dedicated racer but i liked the fit and feel of my old foil so I assume I'd like to find a similar geometry but I could...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-09-19, 11:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,929
Posted By Trekathlete

3t Exploro or Trek Domane

Hi Everyone,

Sorry for another should i get this or that post or maybe not...haha But it s good to get unbiased opinions that are hopefully not as swayed by marketing hype as maybe i am, so I...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-18, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,650
Posted By Trekathlete

I saw the Mosso fork on eBay but I was really...

I saw the Mosso fork on eBay but I was really hoping for a carbon fork... but I have a few people looking at the bike to buy it so I might hold off on the fork for now... we’ll see though. It...
Forum: Commuting
07-13-18, 08:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,650
Posted By Trekathlete

Yea the main reason I am trying to not go 29er or...

Yea the main reason I am trying to not go 29er or disc is because then I’d have to get more parts like a new wheel and all the components for a disc brake. I want to try and keep it simple. I found...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-18, 11:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,650
Posted By Trekathlete

what is GAP and C&O?

what is GAP and C&O?
Forum: Commuting
07-12-18, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,650
Posted By Trekathlete

Thanks for your reply’s. I was hoping for a...

Thanks for your reply’s. I was hoping for a carbon fork for the weight but I am having difficulties finding one with studs for the V-brake. I am glad you guys suggested measuring the crown to the...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-18, 04:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,650
Posted By Trekathlete

Rigid Fork for 1998 Stumpjumper

If I can't sell my stumpjumper I am going to turn it into my commuter with roadish tires and a rigid fork. After a quick look on ebay I couldn't find a carbon fork for V-Brakes. Any ideas on where...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-28-17, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,381
Posted By Trekathlete

Reach the Beach Seattle to Portland 8 Lakes...

Reach the Beach
Seattle to Portland
8 Lakes Leg Aches
Rotary Rivers and Ridges

Maybe more but those are the planned ones so far.
Forum: Triathlon
05-18-14, 11:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,432
Posted By Trekathlete

I can't imagine your situation unfortunately. I...

I can't imagine your situation unfortunately. I would think that most people have been bicycling since they were 5 years old. So that gives the average adult many years of cycling experience before...
Forum: Triathlon
05-18-14, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,971
Posted By Trekathlete

Some other popular series with the same distances...

Some other popular series with the same distances of Ironman and Ironman 70.3 are REV3 and Challenge USA triathlons. These triathlons are also very location dependent and hard to say if they'd be in...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
03-31-14, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,938
Posted By Trekathlete

Thanks guys for all your help! I will look into...

Thanks guys for all your help! I will look into the spd's, egg-beaters, and time atac's. I think I like the time atacs or egg beater idea the best but I am not sold 100% yet. I'll check at the LBS...
Forum: Triathlon
03-20-14, 03:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,251
Posted By Trekathlete

+1

+1
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-20-14, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Trekathlete

I kind of like to think my bike is a little bit...

I kind of like to think my bike is a little bit of a gem. My wife's bike is newer by at least 8 years but the components aren't as good as mine and the bike is heavier than mine. Although her front...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
03-19-14, 10:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,938
Posted By Trekathlete

Ok than. Egg beaters and inexpensive MTV shoes...

Ok than. Egg beaters and inexpensive MTV shoes are the way to go. Thanks guys!
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-19-14, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Trekathlete

Ok I'll try the kool-aid pads. I doubt it will...

Ok I'll try the kool-aid pads. I doubt it will give much more space but it's worth a shot. My next bike will definitely be disc and I will have no problems.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-18-14, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Trekathlete

I tried fiddling with the brake pad spacing but...

I tried fiddling with the brake pad spacing but there is no difference. The brake pads can only go the same distance before hitting the fork which doesn't make enough room to squeeze the tire out...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-18-14, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Trekathlete

I'll try messing with the spacers see if I can't...

I'll try messing with the spacers see if I can't come up with a solution to that problem at least.

The bike is a 19" frame and I need a 17"-18" frame. I can stand over the bike on flat ground...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
03-18-14, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,938
Posted By Trekathlete

Andy thanks for your reply. I think CB egg...

Andy thanks for your reply. I think CB egg beaters or candy will be the way I go. Now as far as shoes go, in the past I haven't been picky but running shoes and cycling shoes are different beasts...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-18-14, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Trekathlete

It is that exact same fork. I actually measured...

It is that exact same fork. I actually measured the posts and they are 3.25" same as my wife's bike which operates just fine. So since that wasn't the problem I then found that its the actual brake...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-18-14, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Trekathlete

I agree with you Daspydyr. To reiterate my...

I agree with you Daspydyr.

To reiterate my long post above I need/want to either upgrade my existing mountain bike or get a new one. The old one is a size to big for me and the fork/shock is...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
03-18-14, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,938
Posted By Trekathlete

Pedals and Shoes

What pedals and shoes do you use for cyclocross and why? I want to get some new pedals and shoes that I will use for both MTB and Cyclocross. I was thinking of eggbeaters but I read a thread on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-18-14, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Trekathlete

Pedals? Frame? Shock?

I need/want to either upgrade my existing mountain bike or get a new one. The bike in question is a 1998 Stumpjumper M2 Pro hard tail. The Stumpy is a size to big for me and the fork/shock is too...
Forum: Triathlon
03-17-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,251
Posted By Trekathlete

hubcyclist, I am in my early 30's too and I am...

hubcyclist, I am in my early 30's too and I am 5'8 155 lbs so we are of similar build. I would again just suggest taking it easy but your still young enough that your body can handle some stress. ...
Forum: Triathlon
03-17-14, 02:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,251
Posted By Trekathlete

I think the best thing to do is go by feel. I am...

I think the best thing to do is go by feel. I am not a big advocate on distance until you are fit enough to go certain distances and even then you might over due it. Then wind up with an injury. My...
Forum: Triathlon
03-13-14, 10:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,919
Posted By Trekathlete

If you are still looking go to the forums on the...

If you are still looking go to the forums on the Cervelo site and they would be able to answer all of your questions regarding cervelo. The old P3's were low and long where now cervelo has moved the...
Forum: Triathlon
03-13-14, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,340
Posted By Trekathlete

First off as far as I know the shifters look like...

First off as far as I know the shifters look like the old "grind em till you find em" shifters. but they do actually have specific positions for each gear and if tuned properly work really well.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-13, 08:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,682
Posted By Trekathlete

Drafting a Tri-Bike vs a Road Bike

Hi I was having a discussion with a friend and I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge of the difference in drag between drafting behind a TT style bicycle and a typical road bicycle while on a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-31-13, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,609
Posted By Trekathlete

Is there anything as economical but lighter? I...

Is there anything as economical but lighter? I don't want to increase the cost and am looking for used parts but really know nothing about wheels. I am looking at SRAM Rival used parts for my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-30-13, 09:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,609
Posted By Trekathlete

Shimano R500 wheels

Are shimano R500 wheels ok for cross racing? If not is there something else in that price range? Now that I have the bike I want I want to get the frame and build it up piece by piece for as little...
Forum: Triathlon
10-30-13, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 807
Posted By Trekathlete

Does anyone know when the TV spot is and what...

Does anyone know when the TV spot is and what channel? I heard it might switch this year, like ESPN might of bought the television rights or something but not sure so I am asking.
Forum: Triathlon
10-30-13, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,787
Posted By Trekathlete

If you read thru the forum's on people trying to...

If you read thru the forum's on people trying to decide on a road bike or a triathlon specific bike you will find that having a triathlon bike will only give you a slight advantage on shorter races. ...
Forum: Triathlon
10-29-13, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,946
Posted By Trekathlete

I have a cervelo p2 that I got for around 1900 at...

I have a cervelo p2 that I got for around 1900 at year end close out. If you are in the market now stores might drop their prices especially for triathlon bikes. My cervelo was the 2011 version...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-29-13, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,691
Posted By Trekathlete

I went to the Kona LBS today but they only have...

I went to the Kona LBS today but they only have the Kona Jake in stock and it was pretty heavy. I'd compare it to a cross rip or tricross. I think that the jake the snake is the same frame too but...
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