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Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-19, 07:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,087
Posted By rodey

I went with a 44.5 because my Mavic's are too...

I went with a 44.5 because my Mavic's are too big. They're 46 and I have over a thumb's width in the toe. So, it was either 44.5 or 45.5 available and I figured the 44.5 is actually closer to what my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-19, 01:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,087
Posted By rodey

Guess I'll just have to hope they fit. Feet are a...

Guess I'll just have to hope they fit. Feet are a weird thing, so who knows. The only other size they had in stock was a 45.5, so I might be out of luck if these don't work.

Is there a general...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-19, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,087
Posted By rodey

Well damn, that sucks to know. What's the...

Well damn, that sucks to know. What's the difference between 44.5 and 45? Giro's site lists them both as US 11.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-19, 07:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,087
Posted By rodey

I went ahead and ordered the Giro Factor...

I went ahead and ordered the Giro Factor Techlace. They were $155 on Competitive Cyclist and I couldn't pass up that deal. The Fizik's were $80-ish more.

I went with a 44.5. My Mavic's are size...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-19, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,087
Posted By rodey

Interesting. So Giro runs a bit longer? I usually...

Interesting. So Giro runs a bit longer? I usually buy 44.5 or 45 in cycling shoes, depending on brand, etc. My foot measures 10.5".
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-19, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,087
Posted By rodey

Shoes: Any experience with Giro Factor Techlace or Fizik R3 Aria?

Anyone have any experience with either of these two pairs of shoes? I bought a pair of Mavic Cosmic Pros in May, but they're just not getting comfortable, so I'm going to look to sell them.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-19, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,568
Posted By rodey

I'll try seeing if the quick release needs more...

I'll try seeing if the quick release needs more tightening. Probably a decent place to start.



Not sure, honestly.



Steering head/fork area. Maybe down tube. I definitely don't think it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,568
Posted By rodey

Knocking sound when sprinting/climbing out of saddle

I recently purchased a 2019 Orbea Orca Aero and love it. However, I have been wondering about a sound ever since getting it.

When I sprint hard/really rock the front end, and even rock a bit while...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-19, 11:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,857
Posted By rodey

Found another image of an Orca Aero with the same...

Found another image of an Orca Aero with the same stem as I have: https://cdn.road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/main_width/public/obrea-orca-aero-myo-11.jpg?itok=m1zyHf3C

To me this image makes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,857
Posted By rodey

Here's the response I got from Orbea. Bolded is...

Here's the response I got from Orbea. Bolded is the most relevant. Does the sentence regarding the top of the stem not extending above the top of the steerer tube mean having it flush like in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-19, 08:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,857
Posted By rodey

Interesting. That seems like it could make sense.

Interesting. That seems like it could make sense.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-19, 07:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,857
Posted By rodey

Yeah, I already kind of thought of the scenario...

Yeah, I already kind of thought of the scenario of the LBS coming back and saying that. I also emailed Orbea so I'm going to see what their recommendations are.

However in all the pictures from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-19, 09:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,857
Posted By rodey

Cool. I'm going to give it a few more rides this...

Cool. I'm going to give it a few more rides this week and the call to ask if they'll flush it out with the stem. I'm sure I could do it and be fine as long as I was cautious, but I'd prefer they do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-19, 11:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,857
Posted By rodey

Do you know if those materials are usually...

Do you know if those materials are usually readily available online? I can't find any specific specifications from Orbea anywhere in the manual.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-19, 10:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,857
Posted By rodey

Ah, so you think the LBS would cut it down?...

Ah, so you think the LBS would cut it down? That'd probably be my preference. I guess for some reason I didn't know if they'd do it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-19, 07:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,857
Posted By rodey

Given the initial position, I can't imagine I'd...

Given the initial position, I can't imagine I'd ever want to raise the stem more than it is. I'll wait a few rides though.

If I want to get it flush, I just need to mark the top of where the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,857
Posted By rodey

Thanks for the info. A review for the bike that I...

Thanks for the info. A review for the bike that I read had a picture of the same stem like so...
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,857
Posted By rodey

Is a spacer above the stem necessary?

Picked up my Orbea Orca Aero yesterday. It was built by my LBS with a spacer above the stem (picture linked below). I don't know a ton about building bikes. Is this spacer necessary? I don't see...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-19, 11:45 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 38,809
Posted By rodey

:lol: :thumb: It's honestly a bit strange...

:lol: :thumb:

It's honestly a bit strange how staunch on one side or another people are in regards to this. Both are tried and true methods that effectively stop a bicycle.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 38,809
Posted By rodey

I'm worked up? I simply stated that your analogy...

I'm worked up? I simply stated that your analogy was bad. :lol:

Just trying to help out, bud! Life is great!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-19, 11:16 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 38,809
Posted By rodey

Yes, and that was a terrible analogy. Your...

Yes, and that was a terrible analogy.

Your analogy was seatbelt or no seatbelt. On bikes, it's not disc brakes or no brakes.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 38,809
Posted By rodey

Just pointing out that if you want to make a...

Just pointing out that if you want to make a legitimate argument for something, you may want to not use a flawed example scenario.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-19, 10:50 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 38,809
Posted By rodey

This is a terrible comparison that's not even...

This is a terrible comparison that's not even remotely the same.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-19, 08:19 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 38,809
Posted By rodey

Would you pay a premium for discs, though? I...

Would you pay a premium for discs, though?

I like discs from the little time I've spent on trying bikes with them. However, would I pay a premium for them? Probably not. Not for the riding I do....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-19, 06:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,773
Posted By rodey

Yeah, the BMC I rode and liked most was the...

Yeah, the BMC I rode and liked most was the Teammachine SLR02 Disc Two. They had it marked down on sale to $3600. That's a little more than I want to spend, but I do have that wiggle room.

I might...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-19, 12:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,773
Posted By rodey

Yeah, the Orca Aero is Ultegra. Might try the Gan...

Yeah, the Orca Aero is Ultegra. Might try the Gan out again, but if they can't get the Gan in Ultegra, that might be a deal breaker (leaning towards the Orca Aero anyway).

I may give the BMC's...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-19, 11:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,773
Posted By rodey

Huh, yeah, I think you're correct. I tested...

Huh, yeah, I think you're correct.

I tested the Gan and liked the frame feel. Not sure how much different the K would be, but I don't know that I'd want something more relaxed.

Definitely want...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 38,809
Posted By rodey

Yeah? Dragging your feet will stop your car? Good...

Yeah? Dragging your feet will stop your car? Good luck with that.

The argument that rim brakes are an antiquated tech is fine. Guess what else is antiquated tech? The gas engine. Why do most...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-19, 10:23 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 38,809
Posted By rodey

And guess what: drum brakes will still stop your...

And guess what: drum brakes will still stop your car!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 38,809
Posted By rodey

Apples and oranges much? Rim brakes have...

Apples and oranges much?

Rim brakes have been stopping bikes effectively for years. They work. Are disc brakes superior in certain conditions? Yes. That does not make rim brakes inferior, in my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-19, 07:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,773
Posted By rodey

​​​​​​ It's admittedly part of the reason I'm...

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It's admittedly part of the reason I'm getting a new bike. I do also think the Gan and Orca Aero look better, but that's my personal preference.

Like I said, I don't hate my bike by any...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-19, 07:01 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 38,809
Posted By rodey

I do love this debate. I'm in the market for...

I do love this debate.

I'm in the market for a new bike right now and in shopping around, have gone back and forth a bit. I talked to the mechanic at my local shop at length.

He essentially...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-19, 06:53 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 38,809
Posted By rodey

Your last sentence is completely false. Rim...

Your last sentence is completely false. Rim brakes are perfectly capable of slowing down/stopping a bicycle in most conditions.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,773
Posted By rodey

One question about the Gan I haven't been able to...

One question about the Gan I haven't been able to find (maybe not looking hard enough), but what's the difference between the Gan, Gan K and Gan S?

The bike I test rode at the shop was a Gan, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 07:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,773
Posted By rodey

Should mention I'd be selling my Cannondale. I...

Should mention I'd be selling my Cannondale. I just feel like by the time I'm upgrading groupset and wheels, I'm more than halfway to the cost of a new bike, with better tech.

That and I'm not...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 07:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,773
Posted By rodey

Interesting! I actually think the Orbea looks...

Interesting! I actually think the Orbea looks sharper. One of the main things I like about it. Both Pinarello and Orbea are pretty uncommon around here. Mostly Trek, Specialized and Cannondale.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 03:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,773
Posted By rodey

Yes, it's the OMR version. I don't...

Yes, it's the OMR version.

I don't necessarily dislike my bike, but I feel if I'm going to spend to upgrade wheelset and groupset, I may as well just upgrade the frame to more current tech.

One...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 01:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,773
Posted By rodey

On my usual routes (which vary) I typically...

On my usual routes (which vary) I typically average between 18-18.8 mph. Not quite 20+, but I'm also working back into peak fitness.

The standard Orca wouldn't seem to be much of an upgrade over...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,773
Posted By rodey

I'm on a 2015 Cannondale SuperSix Evo 105 5 right...

I'm on a 2015 Cannondale SuperSix Evo 105 5 right now that fits pretty comfy. The Gan did feel a little more relaxed as compared to the Orca Aero, but only slightly. I'm only 32 and in pretty good...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-19, 09:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,773
Posted By rodey

Orbea Orca Aero vs. Pinarello Gan Disk Ultegra: Torn. Help me decide.

I'm looking for a new bike and very, very torn between which to get. At my LBS, both are similarly priced. I rode both and honestly enjoyed both a lot. The Gan is $3450 and the Orca Aero is $2999....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-19, 08:39 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,987
Posted By rodey

Not really sure where you read into any of this. ...

Not really sure where you read into any of this.

I don't need approval to get a new bike, I am getting one. I'm getting said new bike because I want to upgrade from 105 to Ultegra and it makes...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-19, 03:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,987
Posted By rodey

It's a beautiful looking bike, which is a big...

It's a beautiful looking bike, which is a big reason I like it, along with the price point. The one at the shop has direct mount rim brakes, and I was kind of set on discs, but I honestly don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-19, 02:55 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,987
Posted By rodey

I actually swung by the shop, as I was just...

I actually swung by the shop, as I was just passing by, and looked at some Cervelo's as well.

I haven't made a decision yet, but I'm leaning towards the Orca Aero. They have a 2019 model at a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-19, 02:52 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,987
Posted By rodey

It was on a list of lighter ones I saw within my...

It was on a list of lighter ones I saw within my budget. At $3800, it's in my upper range. I can't spend more than that.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,987
Posted By rodey

Bike Radar did a review for the Orbea Orca Aero...

Bike Radar did a review for the Orbea Orca Aero M20 Team, 57cm, full Ultegra and it came in at 17.1 lbs with rim brakes. I can't find weight for the Argon 18 Gallium Disc (non-Pro model) other than...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-19, 11:36 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,987
Posted By rodey

It has to be one or the other because there's no...

It has to be one or the other because there's no way I'm convincing my fiance-to-be I need two bikes. :lol:


The light bike I'm looking at is an Argon 18 Gallium Disc. A medium sized (I'd need an...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-19, 09:51 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,987
Posted By rodey

I am, which I will most certainly do. I will say...

I am, which I will most certainly do. I will say that comfort obviously plays a bit of a role, too, and I'd imagine the lightweight one would be a little bit more comfortable. Just didn't know if...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,987
Posted By rodey

What say you? New bike: Aero vs. Lightweight

Hey everyone,


I'm currently in the market for a new bike for various reasons. I don't dislike the bike I have (2014 Cannondale SuperSix Evo 105), but I want to upgrade and have been saving up...
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