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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-03-21, 09:25 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,525
Posted By Mounttesa

Two more to eat away at the weight savings... ...

Two more to eat away at the weight savings...

To get similar range to 2x you might want to consider a 11-50 cassette, which is 515g from Sunrace. Or get the boat anchor Shimano Deore one that's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-21, 10:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 64,935
Posted By Mounttesa

I'm running a 50/34 double up front, with a...

I'm running a 50/34 double up front, with a Tiagra 4700 FD.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-21, 12:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 64,935
Posted By Mounttesa

Yes actually, I am using an Ultegra 6700 10-speed...

Yes actually, I am using an Ultegra 6700 10-speed cassette, and works flawlessly. What you're planning is pretty much my current setup.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 64,935
Posted By Mounttesa

The number of clicks is in the shifter, not the...

The number of clicks is in the shifter, not the RD. You get your 10 speeds worth of clicks, and the 11 speed RD moves the correct amount per click.

I'm also a user of 4700 10 speed shifters with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,311
Posted By Mounttesa

Depends.... and I can objectively quantify the...

Depends.... and I can objectively quantify the differences between a Civic and an E30 M3.

if the OP is looking for a reliable grocery getter, Civic. Dabbing into autocross or track, Civic.

Want...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,311
Posted By Mounttesa

There was a thread not long about about how...

There was a thread not long about about how bought-into marketing the cycling "community" is, and this is the perfect example.

"Bottom of the marketing ladder" should not be how one chooses...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,669
Posted By Mounttesa

I'm begrudgingly shopping for a dropper for the...

I'm begrudgingly shopping for a dropper for the MTB because I can't deny how sweet it'll be to have one. The price tag and 300g weight gain kills me though.

So that's a no for me on a pure road...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-19-20, 12:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,115
Posted By Mounttesa

Watts is watts regardless of trainer type. But...

Watts is watts regardless of trainer type. But the feeling of climbing at X watts vs. pushing along the flat at the same watts feels way way different on a smart trainer. A climb feels like a climb.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-16-20, 11:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,726
Posted By Mounttesa

I don't know, 1 1/4" seems extremely common to...

I don't know, 1 1/4" seems extremely common to me; many current road bikes use this size including the new Grade.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,059
Posted By Mounttesa

If you loosen the bolt on the caliper arm that...

If you loosen the bolt on the caliper arm that grabs the cable so that the cable is freed up, the caliper arm should spring back to it's fully open position, and there should obviously be enough gap...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-20, 12:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,395
Posted By Mounttesa

I feel the need to correct myself here. Get the...

I feel the need to correct myself here. Get the pads as close to the rotor without rubbing using the 3mm pad adjusters on each side. Use the tension adjuster sparingly and add only enough tension to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-20, 12:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,395
Posted By Mounttesa

That definitely sounds like an adjustment issue. ...

That definitely sounds like an adjustment issue.

I measured mine out of curiosity, and I have a very firm lever with just over 3/4" to go before the small shifter lever touches the bar tape.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,328
Posted By Mounttesa

I gave it an honest try for a few years, but this...

I gave it an honest try for a few years, but this year became part of the problem and got a trainer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-20, 12:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,653
Posted By Mounttesa

What's been done to help? I ran into this...

What's been done to help?

I ran into this issue recently with an eBay Ti BB. For practice, I tried installing it onto an MTB (Jamis frame, should be reliable quality). The old BB was a NECO brand...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,727
Posted By Mounttesa

It's the cheerleading from both sides with...

It's the cheerleading from both sides with questionable justification on contentious topics, and also the status quo for not-so-contentious ones.

Disc vs Rim is a good one, and while I have my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-20, 12:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,727
Posted By Mounttesa

Really interesting topic - my view as a newb is...

Really interesting topic - my view as a newb is 180* from yours.

Of all the hobbies I follow, cycling has got to be the absolute worst when it comes to folks falling into what's being marketed....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-20, 11:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,677
Posted By Mounttesa

I've been riding my gravel bike exclusively on...

I've been riding my gravel bike exclusively on the road for 3 yrs now and had to make a few changes:

Tires obviously. Went straight over to to the GP4000, and now on the GP5000, both 28mm.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-18, 08:01 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 57,391
Posted By Mounttesa

I have GT Grade set up as a road bike with 28mm...

I have GT Grade set up as a road bike with 28mm Conti 42ksii tires and have the weight down to just a bit above 19lbs. IMO, it works great, though I'm a solo rec rider FWIW.

Factually speaking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-18, 02:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 38,912
Posted By Mounttesa

Reality check... No bias here... I went...

Reality check... No bias here...


I went from Claris 2400 to Tiagra 4700 STI, FD, Ultegra 6800 RD, 6700 cassette on the same bike.


​​​​​​There were only a few actual functional benefits:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-18, 09:29 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,739
Posted By Mounttesa

It was the only reason I went to 10 instead of 11...

It was the only reason I went to 10 instead of 11 over this winter.

Oh well. I figure 2 years is long enough to amortize my 10 speed STI, then it's off to 11 speed hydro I go.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-18, 08:31 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,606
Posted By Mounttesa

GT Grade ...

GT Grade

http://individual.utoronto.ca/matt_remix/media/GRADE_UPGRADED1.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-18, 03:20 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 12,464
Posted By Mounttesa

FWIW, I've found that if cramps are starting,...

FWIW, I've found that if cramps are starting, physically pulling against the direction of muscle contraction relieves it quickly, instead of writhing in intense pain waiting for it to subside once it...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-25-18, 10:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,981
Posted By Mounttesa

The chain stays on my beater is in really rough...

The chain stays on my beater is in really rough shape with exposed metal all along its length on the drive side. So before taking it into the salt for the first time ever this winter, I decided to...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-06-18, 09:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,914
Posted By Mounttesa

I tried chemical warmers for the first time this...

I tried chemical warmers for the first time this holiday. They were Hot Shots hand warmers stuffed into my boots. Outside my socks on top of toes to start, but ended up crunched into the toe box...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-17, 02:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,480
Posted By Mounttesa

I gave up and split the crown race. Cartridge...

I gave up and split the crown race. Cartridge bearings though.
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-26-17, 07:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,157
Posted By Mounttesa

0 to 1*C temps today and I decided to try going...

0 to 1*C temps today and I decided to try going without a windproof outer layer.

Instead, inspired by people using newspapers, I wore a garbage bag as one of my layers to guard against wind where...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-13-17, 01:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,118
Posted By Mounttesa

I did 3 hrs this weekend with my ski helmet in -6...

I did 3 hrs this weekend with my ski helmet in -6 to -3*C temps and was really comfortable in the head.

The helmet alone wasn't good enough for the ears, but I had balaclava which covered them....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-17, 12:13 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 17,586
Posted By Mounttesa

Thing is even base level hydro brakes are great. ...

Thing is even base level hydro brakes are great. Like the $80 Shimano setup for flat bars. Even Promax whatevers I've encountered.

The issue literally is the cost/availability of Hydraulic...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-17, 04:05 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 17,586
Posted By Mounttesa

Thanks for the link. I've been scouring for...

Thanks for the link.

I've been scouring for this info to help justify upgrading because I want to. I don't like that my MTB has better brakes.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-17, 07:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,888
Posted By Mounttesa

FWIW, the fork of the full-CF Grade is reportedly...

FWIW, the fork of the full-CF Grade is reportedly something like 470g. That's pretty good to my understanding, and even my eBay searches seem to suggest that's about right for a full CF disc fork. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-17, 04:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,888
Posted By Mounttesa

So my new CF fork weighs more than the alloy one... do I still want it?

Embarrassing first post time...

TL;DR Bought a replacement Cf/alloy fork to "upgrade" from my all-alloy fork and it weights more by 15g. Do I still want it?

It's a straight up fight between...
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