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Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-18, 07:55 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 103,786
Posted By scotjonscot

I only rode 3200 miles last year, or 200 hours. I...

I only rode 3200 miles last year, or 200 hours. I replace my chain every year, tires sometimes more than once per season and my cassette and chainrings about every 4000-5000 miles. All of those items...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-27-17, 12:07 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

I can’t say how puncture resistance is, reviews...

I can’t say how puncture resistance is, reviews don’t say anything bad about that, but I don’t have enough miles on them to judge myself.
I am running tubes now, but plan on going tubeless.
I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-27-17, 08:53 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

I don’t have that many miles on them yet, but on...

I don’t have that many miles on them yet, but on a mixture of smooth asphalt, rough asphalt, gravel(not real deep or loose) and even some smooth singletrack, I love them. Very fast rolling,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-26-17, 09:50 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

I put a set of 38mm Compass Barlow Pass semi-...

I put a set of 38mm Compass Barlow Pass semi- slicks on mine, and they measured exactly 40mm on the SLX24 wheelset. There was still plenty of room, so I would guess that any mud tire that actually...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-17, 12:46 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

Yes, they measure VERY slightly under 38 on the...

Yes, they measure VERY slightly under 38 on the slx24’s
Lots of clearance.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-19-17, 08:00 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

I run Panaracer GravelKing SK’s 35 mm for gravel,...

I run Panaracer GravelKing SK’s 35 mm for gravel, they
measure 38 on the Alex 24 wheelset. Much lighter than the triggers. They aren’t the best in mud, but friends with the GravelKing Muds swear by...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-08-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,212
Posted By scotjonscot

With 28’s it’d be a bb height of 255mm. A tad too...

With 28’s it’d be a bb height of 255mm. A tad too low for my taste, but to each his own.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-06-17, 05:46 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

Ok, got bike,(Expert) love it. Absolutely hated...

Ok, got bike,(Expert) love it. Absolutely hated the handlebars, but new that when I ordered it, and swapped a 3T -17° stem and their Ergoterra bars. I had a new set of 35 mm Gravel King SK’s on my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-30-17, 09:29 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

Any idea how much the hover bars weigh?...

Any idea how much the hover bars weigh? Specialized doesn’t list their weight. I’m goin with 3T ergoterra bars and a 3T -17°stem. Also a Power Expert saddle. I’m guessing it’ll end up a little below...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-17, 07:03 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

Depends on what type of bike you’re talking...

Depends on what type of bike you’re talking about. 15 for a road bike would be considered low(although one could go lower) 16-17 good for a CX Bike, 17-18 good for a gravel Bike. I have no clue...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-28-17, 11:30 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

👍🏻

👍🏻
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-28-17, 09:21 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

I had read somewhere that given two bikes with...

I had read somewhere that given two bikes with equal trail but different ht angles, on the one with the smaller ange(say a 72 vs 74) more rider input is required to steer. I have no idea if this is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-28-17, 08:45 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

??? Pedal distance to ground(measured...

??? Pedal distance to ground(measured perpendicular to ground) is the same on a hill as it is on a flat surface. Do you mean you were going ACROSS a hill? So the uphill side hit?
Also, the bottom...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-28-17, 08:30 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

Well looking back at the Specialized site they DO...

Well looking back at the Specialized site they DO include trail figures!
They say 55 for the Allez Sprint (56cm) and 58 for the Diverge in the same size.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-28-17, 06:55 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

You are, of course, correct about more offset...

You are, of course, correct about more offset equaling less trail. I was thinking trail not offset/rake-
I don't know why they even publish those numbers when trail is the one we need to see.
But...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-27-17, 06:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,212
Posted By scotjonscot

I was torn between the warbird and the diverge as...

I was torn between the warbird and the diverge as well. Ordered the Diverge Expert. I'll have to put a lower, longer stem and new bars, but tire clearance is good with up to 42m (maybe a tad more?) I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-27-17, 05:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,212
Posted By scotjonscot

28mm tires would make the already low bottom...

28mm tires would make the already low bottom bracket dangerously low
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-27-17, 05:22 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,331
Posted By scotjonscot

With a ht angle of 72.5° combined with a rake of...

With a ht angle of 72.5° combined with a rake of 50 mm, it's significantly more slack than my road bike (AllezSprint) with a 73°/44mm combo
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-16, 11:08 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,943
Posted By scotjonscot

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmen...

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=547421&stc=1&d=1483117593
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-01-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,113
Posted By scotjonscot

Oh, and the brake pads don't have any clearance...

Oh, and the brake pads don't have any clearance issues with the seat stays.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-01-14, 09:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,113
Posted By scotjonscot

Don't know if you ever got the RCX Pro or not,...

Don't know if you ever got the RCX Pro or not, but I love mine. I got the 2013 model early this year with Force 10 speed and the Tektro TRP mini v's, Sram s950 crankset and Easton EA90 aero wheelset....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-13, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,015
Posted By scotjonscot

I'm leaning towards the Ti just because it really...

I'm leaning towards the Ti just because it really is a sweet seat post.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-13, 12:04 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,015
Posted By scotjonscot

I can't decide on the Kent Eriksen Sweatpost or...

I can't decide on the Kent Eriksen Sweatpost or the Thomson Masterpiece. Either one would be with setback, not straight. I need 18mm of setback, the Thomson is 16, the Eriksen is 20, so either would...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-13, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,015
Posted By scotjonscot

2001 Litespeed Tuscany work in progress. Waiting...

2001 Litespeed Tuscany work in progress. Waiting for new Sram Force 10 speed group and Kent Eriksen seat post.
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Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-13, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,309
Posted By scotjonscot

344424[q

344424[q
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-13, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,319
Posted By scotjonscot

First off, sorry that I missed all of y'all. Got...

First off, sorry that I missed all of y'all. Got hung up in Madison on Friday night. Anyway, had a great ride,(100k) and am looking forward to next year. Don't know if I'll be doing the Triple Crown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-13, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,319
Posted By scotjonscot

Nice work!

Nice work!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-13, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,319
Posted By scotjonscot

Ha! It helps that I've managed to lose 20 pounds...

Ha! It helps that I've managed to lose 20 pounds since February. Not sure where it went, but I don't miss it on the hills!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-30-13, 07:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,227
Posted By scotjonscot

I'd say that's a bit on the steep side for that...

I'd say that's a bit on the steep side for that bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-13, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,319
Posted By scotjonscot

Aww, shucks...

Aww, shucks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-13, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,319
Posted By scotjonscot

A minute 30! HA! In my wildest dreams. It took me...

A minute 30! HA! In my wildest dreams. It took me close to 15 just to get the tire off the rim. (tried the no levers method-wasn't very good at it) Looking at my Garmin info, I see it took almost...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-13, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,319
Posted By scotjonscot

Yeah, if you're gonna go... but I agree with you-...

Yeah, if you're gonna go... but I agree with you- 80's or 90's please! I rode out with the second wave. My flat was caused by a sharp little piece of gravel- really screwed up my time. I've got to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-13, 07:32 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,319
Posted By scotjonscot

I was looking for you! What wave did you depart...

I was looking for you! What wave did you depart in? I was doing great until a rear flat at around 27 miles. Had a heck of a time getting my tire off. Went back on easy though. Thankfully a volunteer...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-13, 08:53 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 30,757
Posted By scotjonscot

50/39 with an 11-28 cassette works great here in...

50/39 with an 11-28 cassette works great here in MN. There are some 18-22% grade hills, but they're only 800 ft max, usually much less.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-13, 01:20 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,943
Posted By scotjonscot

'89 Panasonic. Posted last year, but now with new...

'89 Panasonic. Posted last year, but now with new wheelset and pedals.
319958
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-13, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,319
Posted By scotjonscot

Thanks, Too bad I didn't know you were there! I'm...

Thanks, Too bad I didn't know you were there! I'm no master of the hills, unless you only count the descents! Those things were indeed brutes. I was looking at the KK site and the 24% grade on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-13, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2,335
Views: 217,319
Posted By scotjonscot

Rode Arcadia's Brute last Saturday on my trusty...

Rode Arcadia's Brute last Saturday on my trusty Panasonic. (first leg of the WI Triple Crown) Brutal hills! Harder than the DD for sure. Very glad I installed a new cassette.(8speed 11x28 with 50/39...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,572
Posted By scotjonscot

The storm tracked just east of Minneapolis. Bone...

The storm tracked just east of Minneapolis. Bone dry here! Heading out for a quick 20 miles now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-13, 06:40 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,808
Posted By scotjonscot

While I appreciate quality, If the motor is- how...

While I appreciate quality, If the motor is- how shall I say- lacking, you'll still be slow. Then again, I'd rather be slow on a real nice bike than slow on a crappy one. (my current bikes are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-09-13, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,169
Posted By scotjonscot

Minnehaha Falls 298425

Minnehaha Falls
298425
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-31-13, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,119
Posted By scotjonscot

Tange 2 is comparable to Reynolds 531 or Columbus...

Tange 2 is comparable to Reynolds 531 or Columbus SL(although this can be debated endlessly- just do a search), but larger size and non-original fork make for a hard sell. I don't know if any frames...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-13, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 763
Posted By scotjonscot

+1 The basement at One on One has a lots of c&v...

+1 The basement at One on One has a lots of c&v goodies.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-12, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By scotjonscot

That's some crazy rubber!

That's some crazy rubber!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-12, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,628
Posted By scotjonscot

And from top of the line Diamond Back to one much...

And from top of the line Diamond Back to one much lower in the line-up, my wife's '90 Topanga. I dug it out of storage to use as my winter bike this winter.
279921
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-19-12, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 525,782
Posted By scotjonscot

279359 This is from last winter. I'm looking...

279359
This is from last winter. I'm looking forward to more fun in the snow this winter!
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-18-12, 09:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,390
Posted By scotjonscot

What are folks using for wax? Would one of those...

What are folks using for wax? Would one of those "no stick' cooking sprays do anything?
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-18-12, 08:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,488
Posted By scotjonscot

How'd you like the Klondikes?

How'd you like the Klondikes?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-12, 10:53 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,438
Posted By scotjonscot

I take it the fork on the Marin is entry level?...

I take it the fork on the Marin is entry level? Odd since the Nail Trail was pretty high up in the hierarchy in 2005. Then again, I know nothing.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-12, 10:34 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,438
Posted By scotjonscot

I'm kind of leaning in that direction, although I...

I'm kind of leaning in that direction, although I don't really need suspension. The Marin is $350, not 375.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-12, 07:40 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,438
Posted By scotjonscot

Ok folks, help me out here. I'm usually over in...

Ok folks, help me out here. I'm usually over in c&v, but thought you'd have the knowledge here. I'm looking at a few options:

1) 1994 Specialized Stumpjumper in near mint condition. Deore LX...
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