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Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By saverin

the bolts in the bontrager brakes are captive and...

the bolts in the bontrager brakes are captive and cannot be easily replaced. I’m also not interested in replacing the hardware on the brakes as they are titanium.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By saverin

Direct mount brake hole depth issue - Trek Emonda ALR

I have a 2019 Emonda ALR fram that I'm finally getting around to building up after a warranty replacement last year (FD hanger rivet failure and subsequent frame damage by bike shop), and I have run...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-20, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,044
Posted By saverin

It was not the original box. They had actually...

It was not the original box. They had actually put cut-up portions of the bike manufacturers box inside as separators
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-20, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,044
Posted By saverin

fortunately, Yes. Still not what you want to see...

fortunately, Yes. Still not what you want to see when you open the box.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-20, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,044
Posted By saverin

I've purchased a bike from Merlin cycles, and the...

I've purchased a bike from Merlin cycles, and the shipping time and experience was fine.......but the packaging itself was very poor, and the bike was very poorly protected. I was lucky in that the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,509
Posted By saverin

what did the 25C GP5000's measure on the rim?...

what did the 25C GP5000's measure on the rim? Just got a set of these and trying to figure out what tires I want to go with
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,990
Posted By saverin

Yes, you're right as the delta b/w Black edition...

Yes, you're right as the delta b/w Black edition hubs and regular is ~160g
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-20, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,990
Posted By saverin

Just ordered a set of these myself. I'd say that...

Just ordered a set of these myself. I'd say that the rim is probably a bit overbilt, given that most wider rims are similar to the dimensions below, whereas the Prime rims are 19mm ID, with similar...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,624
Posted By saverin

No. Power meter will provide cadence. You can...

No. Power meter will provide cadence. You can search for a cadence sensor on a head-unit and the same ANT ID will show up for both power and cadence.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-19, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,712
Posted By saverin

With regards to smart fans....see here:...

With regards to smart fans....see here: https://maelstrom.me/
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-19, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,085
Posted By saverin

I put about 8k km on a CAAD4 frame over the last...

I put about 8k km on a CAAD4 frame over the last few years with no issues. Geometry is agressive enough to feel racy but they're a bit harsh by modern frame standards.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-19, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,344
Posted By saverin

Just asking for clarity, and don't mean to...

Just asking for clarity, and don't mean to insinuate anything regarding your skills with setting up your brakes, but are your brakes properly toe'd in?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,344
Posted By saverin

Has anyone tested the performance of the grooved...

Has anyone tested the performance of the grooved brake track? wondering if it provides any improvement in performance over the std 'high temp' brake track.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,021
Posted By saverin

2019 Emonda ALR - Electronic groupset compatibility

Calling all ALR owners and those who have worked with the frameset!!!

I am considering the Emonda ALR frame to replace my chinese carbon frame and I need your help! I intend to swap my Campy EPS...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-19, 09:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,129
Posted By saverin

Depends on accuracy and durability. Having worked...

Depends on accuracy and durability. Having worked in the power-meter industry....Both of those would be difficult to come by at $68.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-19, 09:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,527
Posted By saverin

The head unit simply displays the derailuer...

The head unit simply displays the derailuer adjustment output as received from the d-fly. The Garmin is simply a readout and has no control over the di2 system.

Also, I forgot that the buttons are...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-19, 09:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,527
Posted By saverin

Just did a side-by-side comparison yesterday,...

Just did a side-by-side comparison yesterday, actually. With the d-fly, here are the button functionalities:

Garmin Edge 520:

left/right - cycle pages
double press left/right: start/stop...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-17, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 355,783
Posted By saverin

My biggest concerns would be a) whether you would...

My biggest concerns would be a) whether you would actually be getting Reynolds tubing, and b) the weld quality.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-17, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 355,783
Posted By saverin

I tried comparing the geometry to my current...

I tried comparing the geometry to my current bike, and the effective horizontal TT of the size L compares to a 54cm frame, which works for me. I like the compact frame geometry, though I'm coming...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-17, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 355,783
Posted By saverin

Anyone else seen these steel frames...

Anyone else seen these steel frames (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1-64KG-AM-CLR6200-Reynolds-520-Materials-700C-Road-Bike-Frame-Carbon-Fork-/262875325776?var=&hash=item3d34972550:m:m8cT25lkz9u-dWWooyVpeng)...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-17, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,029
Posted By saverin

i believe the only recalls were on the 88/188...

i believe the only recalls were on the 88/188 hubs which these wouldn't have.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-17, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,029
Posted By saverin

~1660g iirc

~1660g iirc
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-17, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,029
Posted By saverin

Not much more than the fact that the wear...

Not much more than the fact that the wear indicators are still present and fairly deep.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,029
Posted By saverin

Thoughts: 2006-2008 Zipp 404 w/Alloy brake track

I've been offered a set of 2006-2008 Zipp 404's (82/182 hubs, dimpled surface, 22.5mm external width) for ~$500 CAD.

I was wondering if anyone is still running these and could give me an idea if...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-16, 03:10 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,592,061
Posted By saverin

Caad4

Here's my CAAD4 after a few recent refinements.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,343,150
Posted By saverin

Here's my Caad4. I've posted before, but it's...

Here's my Caad4. I've posted before, but it's gone through some recent refinements.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-15, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,021
Posted By saverin

Comfort increases aside, I am more interested in...

Comfort increases aside, I am more interested in how this would/could affect the handling dynamics of the bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-15, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,021
Posted By saverin

oh, i fully expect this.

oh, i fully expect this.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-15, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,021
Posted By saverin

Thanks. What about the change in tire profile...

Thanks. What about the change in tire profile caused by using a wider rim? Do you think this would result in a noticable increase in grip in the rear tire?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-15, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,021
Posted By saverin

Different rim widths between front and rear wheels

I recently picked up a Dura-ace WH-7801 front wheel for a rather small amount of money, and i am in the process of putting together a build for a corresponding rear wheel. Since it is proving very...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-15, 01:29 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,343,150
Posted By saverin

First time posting. Bit of a classic. Picked up...

First time posting. Bit of a classic. Picked up the frame for $100:

Caad4 R600 Frame
SRAM Force Levers
SRAM Rival Rear Derailleur
Forte Front Derailleur
Shimano RS10 Wheels
Ultegra 6650...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-12, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 556
Posted By saverin

If you value your camera, I would recommend...

If you value your camera, I would recommend getting a new clamp. By bending the clamp back into shape, you have weakend the material further and if it bent on its own from normal use it, is just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-11, 10:19 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,590
Posted By saverin

Try http://www.schindelhauerbikes.com. A...

Try http://www.schindelhauerbikes.com.

A german manufacturer that make a belt drive fixed gear.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 449
Posted By saverin

Edmonton, Ab Fixed

I posted this in the regional forum, but I figured a little extra wouldn't help.

I have been riding fixed for about two months now and I was wondering if there are any formal (or informal) fixed...
Forum: Western Canada
07-05-10, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 502
Posted By saverin

Edmonton Fixed!

I have been riding fixed for about two months now and I was wondering if there are any formal (or informal) fixed rides that happen around town?

Scott.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-10, 04:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 883
Posted By saverin

I don't see much regarding using narrower tires...

I don't see much regarding using narrower tires on a wider rim. Is anyone out there running tires that are skinnier than recommended for their wheels?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-10, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 883
Posted By saverin

Tire compatibility?

I have a set of Weinmann CN520's that came stock on my bike and I was wondering what would be the skinniest set of tires I could fit on my rims? I currently run 28's, but i wouldn't mind going...
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