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Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By Hikebikerun

These are my first carbon rims so I really have...

These are my first carbon rims so I really have no point of comparison. They’re definitely not as grabby as the stock aluminum rims/pads but I feel confident when braking still.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-21, 08:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By Hikebikerun

I ordered July 11th so about 6 weeks total. I...

I ordered July 11th so about 6 weeks total. I actually think I got them 2 weeks ago.

They also threw in an extra set of carbon rim brake pads at no cost, all I did was ask 😁

Very good...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-21, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By Hikebikerun

Just went for a quick ride with my 7 year old...

Just went for a quick ride with my 7 year old girl and she said “why does your bike have bees” 🤣
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-21, 06:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By Hikebikerun

New Light Bicycle wheels

I got my Light Bicycle AR46 wheelset with DT Swiss 240 EXP hubs last week and just put them on today. They look to be very solid and the tech who swapped my old cassette onto the new hub said he...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-21, 09:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,776
Posted By Hikebikerun

I haven’t really gotten used to my saddle over...

I haven’t really gotten used to my saddle over time and I’m honestly sort of at my wit’s end trying to find the perfect one.

My stock saddle was making the nuts numb unless I tilted it WAY DOWN...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,759
Posted By Hikebikerun

This thread is making me want to look for used...

This thread is making me want to look for used bikes online… my collection is only at n=2.

I have my one road bike (Trek Emonda SL5) and a hybrid that I turned into a flat bar gravel bike (Felt...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-21, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,075
Posted By Hikebikerun

Well, I pulled the trigger on the carbon AR46...

Well, I pulled the trigger on the carbon AR46 wheelset:

DT Swiss 240 EXP 36t hubs
46mm deep; 21/28mm internal/external width
Sapim X-ray spokes
brass nipples
Grooved graphene brake track
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-21, 07:32 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,605
Posted By Hikebikerun

Yeah I’m 8 pages in now and I was supposed to be...

Yeah I’m 8 pages in now and I was supposed to be going on a long morning ride right now…..

Also, Larry just described himself as “suave” and now there’s coffee sprayed all over my couch.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-21, 06:10 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 16,605
Posted By Hikebikerun

Can we have a sticky with a compilation of all...

Can we have a sticky with a compilation of all these threads for entertainment?

There was some guy who had a Nintendo logo for an avatar who had some gems, too, but I can’t seem to remember his...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-21, 07:58 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 10,318
Posted By Hikebikerun

This would be very difficult to quantify I...

This would be very difficult to quantify I suspect, since bike repairs are not logged like car repairs are with Carfax, and not many people would advertise a crash when selling a bike if there was no...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-21, 06:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,075
Posted By Hikebikerun

I’m looking for a good all-around rim; I do want...

I’m looking for a good all-around rim; I do want them to be more aero (and honestly the 40+mm deep carbon wheels just look cool), but I don’t want to get blown all over the place either so I’m...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-21, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,075
Posted By Hikebikerun

According to Shimano, the 105 calipers can handle...

According to Shimano, the 105 calipers can handle 28mm rim (its the max).

The stock tires were 25mm so the 28mm tires are already slightly larger. It looks too me like there is still a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-21, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,075
Posted By Hikebikerun

Micrometer says the tire is 28.4… should be ok at...

Micrometer says the tire is 28.4… should be ok at just over 29mm right?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-21, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,075
Posted By Hikebikerun

Light Bicycle aero wheelset assistance

So I’m looking at the following wheelsets for my 2019 Trek Emonda SL5 rim brake bike to upgrade the Bontrager Affinity TLR alloy rims that came stock.

I’m a little overwhelmed with all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By Hikebikerun

I did sign up for stages 1 and 2 but just wanted...

I did sign up for stages 1 and 2 but just wanted to check, as juggling my workouts with work and getting kids ready for zoom (distance learning) can be difficult.

I’m defaulting to the eeeearly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By Hikebikerun

Excellent, thank you for the help. I see...

Excellent, thank you for the help.

I see they want you to sign up for a particular date/time for each stage/group ahead of time, do you know if there is any way to just sort of hop in and do the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-20, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By Hikebikerun

Isn’t that for the 2019 event? (The hashtag at...

Isn’t that for the 2019 event? (The hashtag at the bottom indicates it is, and there are only groups A/B/C where this one has a group D as well, and it looks like the route is different from what is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By Hikebikerun

Can someone please explain Tour de Zwift...

So I just got a Wahoo Kickr and signed up for Zwift today. I’m reading up on how the “Tour de Zwift” works and it looks like a fun way to motivate myself to get on the bike more, but I’m confused...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-20, 08:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,515
Posted By Hikebikerun

Technically they only owe you for the actual cash...

Technically they only owe you for the actual cash value of the bike (meaning they can apply depreciation), not replacement cost. That being said, they are VERY lucky they do not have a massive...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-20, 08:38 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 391,643
Posted By Hikebikerun

I’m on the cusp of purchasing a set of these...

I’m on the cusp of purchasing a set of these wheels... after speaking with a customer service rep, they thought the AR56-30mm would not fit my 2019 Trek Emonda SL5 due to the rim width.

Does...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,532
Posted By Hikebikerun

Got some 28c Conti GP5000s to replace the stock...

Got some 28c Conti GP5000s to replace the stock Bontrager 25c tires that came on the bike. Dropped 10psi, incredible difference in smoothness and speeds all up slightly.

Looking at a new Wahoo...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,470
Posted By Hikebikerun

I got the Yakima aero bars 2 months ago, and I...

I got the Yakima aero bars 2 months ago, and I cannot even tell they are there going down the freeway at 80mph on road trips. I don’t plan on ever removing them.

Edit: adding that the used Inno...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-20, 06:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,254
Posted By Hikebikerun

Century!!!

Well I’ve been sort of scared to go for the century since I’ve been getting sit bone pain around mile 40 or so on my rides.

This morning I just decided to go for it (after listening to David...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-10-20, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,059
Posted By Hikebikerun

Brief sprinting on “low effort” Zone 2 rides

So I’m trying to incorporate a more “tiered” approach to my training, with mostly long low-effort rides and less frequent very high intensity interval/sprint rides (rather than what I was doing for...
Forum: Northern California
08-10-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,653
Posted By Hikebikerun

If you start earlier and a little further past...

If you start earlier and a little further past Watt, like William Pond or Bannister Park, you can get up to Folsom where the climbing picks up significantly and there are several nice pit stop...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,030
Posted By Hikebikerun

I don’t think many fungi have survived the...

I don’t think many fungi have survived the constant 100 degree days here, I’m out of luck on this I one.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,713
Posted By Hikebikerun

I got an Emonda SL5 with the 105 groupset as my...

I got an Emonda SL5 with the 105 groupset as my first road bike about 2 months ago, so I’ll chime in.

First of all, I love the bike. Compared to my previous bike (a flat bar carbon frame Felt...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,254
Posted By Hikebikerun

Hit another “milestone”... I’m now averaging over...

Hit another “milestone”... I’m now averaging over 20mph on my 20mi morning rides.

I’ve been reading a lot about training and realized I’m spending too much time in the “moderate” intensity zone. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 494
Posted By Hikebikerun

Thanks, guys. I put a hook on the ceiling so I...

Thanks, guys. I put a hook on the ceiling so I can hang the bike from the seat rather than turn upside down. I will look into getting a real stand.

Rechecked that the wheel is in the dropouts, set...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 494
Posted By Hikebikerun

What’s the reasoning behind not putting it upside...

What’s the reasoning behind not putting it upside down? I had to in order to coax the rear wheel out. The bike doesn’t have hydraulic brakes, an I missing something?

As for adjusting the DR, do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 494
Posted By Hikebikerun

Rear dérailleur issue

So I replaced the stock 25c tires on my Trek Emonda SL5 with a pair of 28c Conti GP5000s, and after putting the rear wheel back on the rear derailleur is slightly off (it makes a clicking noise when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,192
Posted By Hikebikerun

I have this problem with Parmesan cheese. I just...

I have this problem with Parmesan cheese. I just tell servers “give me an amount you think is disgusting, then add 50%.”
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-20, 12:30 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,030
Posted By Hikebikerun

I’m guessing this doesn’t count as “low-water”......

I’m guessing this doesn’t count as “low-water”...

...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-20, 08:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,095
Posted By Hikebikerun

Sorta the opposite for all of us non-racers.......

Sorta the opposite for all of us non-racers.... my hub is almost silent and I often think it would be nice if I could just stop pedaling for 1-2sec as I approach someone to “give them the hint” to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-27-20, 08:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,258
Posted By Hikebikerun

I think the foam roller and “the stick” are...

I think the foam roller and “the stick” are equally effective but I find the stick (or a roller) to be easier to use for the legs and easier to modulate pressure.

It’s also easier if you have...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-26-20, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,757
Posted By Hikebikerun

Best Recovery Drink

I heard pickle juice has magical properties, so....

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-20, 01:14 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,030
Posted By Hikebikerun

New mission: I want to see ROADKILL...

New mission:

I want to see ROADKILL (something bigger than a frog/mouse)!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-20, 10:49 AM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,030
Posted By Hikebikerun

For consideration: ...

For consideration:


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/e9d6f5ea_34fb_4d8b_b11c_47a3ebea84c5_eb29aad2d0cfa7f686030d7dbedce82b9e602e91.jpeg

DrIsotope, if this is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-20, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,030
Posted By Hikebikerun

C’mon, you have almost 6 hours, go for it!

C’mon, you have almost 6 hours, go for it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,030
Posted By Hikebikerun

I was worried that most falls would be dry around...

I was worried that most falls would be dry around this time of year.... we still have some nearby that I could reach by bike so I figured it was worth a shot.


It’s been 2 days; I would say if...
Forum: Northern California
07-21-20, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,644
Posted By Hikebikerun

I went to 4 different shops, 2/4 recommended a...

I went to 4 different shops, 2/4 recommended a 56. There other two recommended I get a 54; I trusted the last guy more than all the others and got the 54. I’m 5’10” and most online charts say I...
Forum: Northern California
07-21-20, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,644
Posted By Hikebikerun

Had my fitting at UC Davis today. Judd was a...

Had my fitting at UC Davis today. Judd was a pretty cool guy. He adjusted seat height and fore/aft, added some spacers under my cleats that cause my feet to supinate slightly, added a couple of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-20, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,259
Posted By Hikebikerun

Is everyone else seeing the Bicycle Wheel...

Is everyone else seeing the Bicycle Wheel Warehouse ads at the bottom of every thread on this site, or is that tailored to the user?

I was browsing the store but didn’t want to purchase as I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,030
Posted By Hikebikerun

Next mission: show me a waterfall!

Next mission: show me a waterfall!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-20, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,030
Posted By Hikebikerun

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/d77aa9df_5b78_487d_a835_8426c6dfbb15_1d6b1d32ced611be0b484ef583cdd1de99d128c2.jpeg
Recent fire on the MUP. Bulldozer tracks still...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-20, 11:04 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,030
Posted By Hikebikerun

LOL, my girlfriend said the exact same thing as I...

LOL, my girlfriend said the exact same thing as I was leaving the house after she saw the mission on day 1. Luckily there is a spot only 10 or so miles away that was just roasted so no felonious...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-20, 08:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,677
Posted By Hikebikerun

These people belong in camps

These people belong in camps
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-20, 08:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,896
Posted By Hikebikerun

Oh trust me, even as a young punk I am 110% on...

Oh trust me, even as a young punk I am 110% on board with this.

My grandfather studied fluid dynamics and helped design the heat shields for the spaces shuttles. Some of my greatest friends are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 06:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,996
Posted By Hikebikerun

Finally an answer with some precision!! end...

Finally an answer with some precision!!

end of thread
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,030
Posted By Hikebikerun

Now this I think I can snag tomorrow AM. Is...

Now this I think I can snag tomorrow AM.

Is this the official mission now?
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