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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-08-18, 06:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,536
Posted By tyCycler

Diverge Expert SRAM 1x. 38mm tires. Running...

Diverge Expert SRAM 1x. 38mm tires.

Running 38t front, 42t rear. Came stock with 42t front, I swapped it out for a 38t. Older knees are happier with the sub 1:1 setup. :)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-18, 09:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,447
Posted By tyCycler

Wheels seem pretty good to me so far, running...

Wheels seem pretty good to me so far, running tubeless, etc.
Yes, I've rode with them couple of times as schedule permits.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-21-18, 06:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,447
Posted By tyCycler

Good conclusion on 2x for majority road miles. ...

Good conclusion on 2x for majority road miles.

Yeah, that would be this guy Clint: https://www.youtube.com/user/clintg37 I've followed him for a bit as well.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-21-18, 06:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,447
Posted By tyCycler

Cool, link it when you find something on that...

Cool, link it when you find something on that release, I'd like to check it out.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-21-18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,447
Posted By tyCycler

Be careful you don't end up spending on upgrades...

Be careful you don't end up spending on upgrades what you would get the higher end bike in the first place. :)

The CGR post was compared against other posts and actually did not do all that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-21-18, 08:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,447
Posted By tyCycler

I like my Trek Domane road bike, and sadly, when...

I like my Trek Domane road bike, and sadly, when I asked trek about their gravel bikes at the local trek store, the tire clearances were nothing like the specialized diverge carbon, so I went with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-19-18, 06:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,447
Posted By tyCycler

On the Diverge Expert with SRAM double tap, both...

On the Diverge Expert with SRAM double tap, both levers only move front to back and not side to side like Shimano shifters. When you want solid braking in tricky undulating terrain, the confidence...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-18-18, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By tyCycler

The eoGEAR Medium Century Bag (on amazon) is well...

The eoGEAR Medium Century Bag (on amazon) is well made, 3 pockets, big enough without being too big. I use it on the longer rides for carrying extra powder, camera, chapstick, sunscreen, etc. No...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-18-18, 01:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 53,101
Posted By tyCycler

The stock trigger pro 38's (measured at 37mm with...

The stock trigger pro 38's (measured at 37mm with digital calipers at 50psi) on my Diverge Expert seem to have plenty of clearance. Which model of the Diverge do you have, because the alloy...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-18-18, 01:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,447
Posted By tyCycler

The Diverge is a great bike. I've had the 2018...

The Diverge is a great bike. I've had the 2018 'expert' $4k version for a little over a month with several hundred gravel/dirt/pavement miles. Smooth and capable with those 38 tires over some...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-08-18, 09:16 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 35,609
Posted By tyCycler

Yep, that is exactly my point.

Yep, that is exactly my point.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-08-18, 08:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 35,609
Posted By tyCycler

I have a road and gravel bike with almost the...

I have a road and gravel bike with almost the same geometry measurements, but one thing I did not take into account when choosing the gravel frame size was the shortened 'effective' reach on the bars...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-04-18, 06:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,168
Posted By tyCycler

Not sure, but MTB's are now commonly set up that...

Not sure, but MTB's are now commonly set up that way from the factory with larger in the front. My MTB is 2.3F and 2.1R.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-04-18, 06:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,768
Posted By tyCycler

Diverge Expert. 24.7" 38mm tires 38t front,...

Diverge Expert. 24.7" 38mm tires 38t front, 42t rear. Came stock with 42t front, I swapped it out for a 38t.

Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Gear Calculator...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-29-18, 12:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,264
Posted By tyCycler

The diverge with the future shock is a nice bike,...

The diverge with the future shock is a nice bike, I've done 3 longer gravel/trail/road rides in the last 3 weeks of ownership. I would like to outfit it with some road tires too. I can't decide...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-21-18, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,595
Posted By tyCycler

Inaugural ride of my new 2018 Specialized Diverge...

Inaugural ride of my new 2018 Specialized Diverge Expert in Temecula. 62 Miles, 5600' climbing.

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-21-18, 09:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,674
Posted By tyCycler

I had some left over XPEL (from ebay) car...

I had some left over XPEL (from ebay) car protection film that I applied to my bikes using a water/alcohol/soap spray bottle and a towel/squeegee to smooth it out. Works well and pretty easy to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-02-15, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 744,028
Posted By tyCycler

I was also looking at the Abr Hallo. Thanks for...

I was also looking at the Abr Hallo. Thanks for the offer though!
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-15, 04:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,922
Posted By tyCycler

I believe gear inches are as you stated and is a...

I believe gear inches are as you stated and is a calculated value with respect to all parameters which is why you can compare different bikes with same cadence and distance traveled.

Putting in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-15, 06:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,922
Posted By tyCycler

Jerrys88... I just received the Dahon Mu P24...

Jerrys88... I just received the Dahon Mu P24 today, got it assembled and tuned. And the gear range is incredible! Super low and also very high. I ordered a second one for my wife today after a...
Forum: Southern California
07-15-15, 06:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,415
Posted By tyCycler

About 2 months ago, I did the ride up to the tram...

About 2 months ago, I did the ride up to the tram entrance station that is 1/4 mile from the parking lot where they turn you around if your on a bike. Which is too bad because i wanted to grab some...
Forum: Southern California
07-13-15, 09:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,415
Posted By tyCycler

This is a great ride, we just did this with 10...

This is a great ride, we just did this with 10 people back in March on a Thursday and with some winds from the north. Highly recommended if you can swing it! Only downside was going back to get...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-05-15, 06:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,068
Posted By tyCycler

I bought the android NBC TDF app ($20) and it...

I bought the android NBC TDF app ($20) and it works well on the nexus 7 (2013 model) and Samsung G4 phone so far.

If you want to spend a little time, you can download AMIDuOS (an android emulator...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-01-15, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 744,028
Posted By tyCycler

Great! thanks for the links too! Now I just...

Great! thanks for the links too! Now I just need to find it in stock somewhere.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-15, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 744,028
Posted By tyCycler

Hi, looks great... where did you find that...

Hi, looks great... where did you find that adjustable stem that fits in the downtube standard front tube? Thanks!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-11-13, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,297
Posted By tyCycler

If you ride Shimano SPD, you owe it to yourself...

If you ride Shimano SPD, you owe it to yourself to check out the multi-release cleats:

Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleat Set...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-05-13, 04:20 PM
Replies: 4,411
Views: 350,091
Posted By tyCycler

Lake Hodges (San Diego County), 18 miles, first...

Lake Hodges (San Diego County), 18 miles, first real MTB ride after 20 yr hiatus with new 2wk old Trek '14 Fuel EX 8. Its great to be back out on some trails!
...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-08, 07:16 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 47,076
Posted By tyCycler

I simply use old socks (that I've stock piled...

I simply use old socks (that I've stock piled over the years) and toss them out when I've finished lubing the chain. I think I probably have another year or two of cleanings before I'm concerned...
Forum: Southern California
04-14-07, 04:54 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,790
Posted By tyCycler

re 2 inches... I have long legs relative to...

re 2 inches... I have long legs relative to torso length and I think the original fitter was also concerned with reach and probably did not take into account my longer legs. If he had the seat up...
Forum: Southern California
04-12-07, 08:45 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,790
Posted By tyCycler

My fitting experience with Randy at B&L...

I had a fitting session with Randy at B&L about a month ago.

I've been riding since last July and recently on longer rides my knees and thighs were aching afterwards so I knew something had to...
Forum: Southern California
09-28-06, 06:58 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,047
Posted By tyCycler

Cool, same here, all carbon 2006 Specialized...

Cool, same here, all carbon 2006 Specialized Roubaix Pro model and loving it with the compact cranks; 50/36 and 12/27.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-06, 07:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,671
Posted By tyCycler

As a follow up thought, besides my new joe blow...

As a follow up thought, besides my new joe blow sport, I have a 15 yr old zefal "double shot HP" pump:
...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-14-06, 06:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 810
Posted By tyCycler

Home depot rents trucks. We used one to bring...

Home depot rents trucks. We used one to bring home a larger costco bed purchase.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-06, 03:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,671
Posted By tyCycler

+1, From recommendations on this site and others,...

+1, From recommendations on this site and others, I also recently got the joe blow sport (from performance online) and can say that this pump has worked great so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-06, 12:03 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 34,374
Posted By tyCycler

My new 54cm 2006 Roubaix Pro. Very pleased so...

My new 54cm 2006 Roubaix Pro. Very pleased so far.
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