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10-21-20, 09:14 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 65,596
Posted By natemeister

Thanks, thinking the same thing, just hold onto...

Thanks, thinking the same thing, just hold onto it and look for a medium sized frame.
10-20-20, 07:22 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 65,596
Posted By natemeister

I live in CA and I assume some homeless person...

I live in CA and I assume some homeless person stole my rear wheel. We have a lot of them here and they all ride bikes to get around.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-17, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,652
Posted By natemeister

I bought one of these recently and attached it...

I bought one of these recently and attached it next to my Niterider Solas 150. It is definitely brighter than the Niterider and I like the side viewability of it.
It can only blink at 180 lumens,...
05-12-17, 02:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,614
Posted By natemeister

I bought Panasonic batteries to use with my...

I bought Panasonic batteries to use with my headlamp and they work great. Pay for the real thing so you get real performance and security that they won't blow up on you. I actually opened an Anker...
05-12-17, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,787
Posted By natemeister

Did you find or route any? Im in Sacramento and...

Did you find or route any? Im in Sacramento and looking for rides on my cyclocross bike, nothing too crazy, but just to get out. I've been out to Hidden Falls to ride their trails, but you share with...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-17, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 971
Posted By natemeister

I'd stay right, but I have a bright a$$ rear...

I'd stay right, but I have a bright a$$ rear light, so no one has an excuse to not see me. I also have a camera recording and the camera is white (Yi Action Camera) and the LED in blinking, so...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-17, 02:41 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 14,872
Posted By natemeister

I keep riding/commuting because when I don't, my...

I keep riding/commuting because when I don't, my body feels like sh*t. I love feeling refreshed, being able to walk up stairs without getting tired or sore, making it through a work day and not being...
03-17-17, 02:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 51,055
Posted By natemeister

I use the Yi Action Camera and once you start...

I use the Yi Action Camera and once you start recording, you connect it to an external battery and it keeps it powered until the battery runs out. I have one in the front and back for recording my...
05-19-16, 09:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,925
Posted By natemeister

I don't have experience with their bike light,...

I don't have experience with their bike light, but I bought their HL60R headlamp couple of weeks ago and took it on a ride with my NiteRider Lumina 750. Both Fenix lights use the same LED diode and...
05-12-16, 02:25 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

Hi Ryan, I am 5'8'', 31'' inseam and got their...

Hi Ryan, I am 5'8'', 31'' inseam and got their smallest size, the 50cm. I've enjoyed riding it and the utility it offers. I prefer to ride a smaller bike, as I take it off-road often, fire roads,...
04-26-16, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,329
Posted By natemeister

I'll have to do that when I get home tonight. I...

I'll have to do that when I get home tonight. I was remembering the clearance from other threads, but you're right, their website says 40mm.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-16, 04:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,392
Posted By natemeister

Hydraulic disc brakes for me. Once I tried them,...

Hydraulic disc brakes for me. Once I tried them, I couldn't go back. I commute, ride dirt trails, some hills and mountains, and the hydraulic disc brakes have been fantastic.
Here's a good vid on YT...
04-26-16, 03:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,329
Posted By natemeister

I purchased the Century Pro Titanium a month or...

I purchased the Century Pro Titanium a month or two ago and have been using it for trail, road, and commuting. Chose it over other bikes, because of the hydraulic brakes, titanium frame, and...
04-10-16, 10:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 24,048
Posted By natemeister

Should work fine. Been riding 50/34 with 11/32...

Should work fine. Been riding 50/34 with 11/32 and 11/40 in the rear, no problems at all. Love the flexibility and for trail riding and commuting.
03-18-16, 09:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 24,048
Posted By natemeister

I physically aligned it using the larger rings of...

I physically aligned it using the larger rings of both. I purchased a 118L chain and took one off. There is only slight rubbing at 34 (front) - 40 (rear). I have an extra chain now, so maybe try 116L...
03-18-16, 08:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 24,048
Posted By natemeister

Me too. So far, I took it out to a parking lot to...

Me too. So far, I took it out to a parking lot to clear up the shifting and was able to smoothly access 34 (front) and the entire range in the rear (40-11). With large in the front (50), I could only...
Forum: Touring
03-17-16, 09:12 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,823
Posted By natemeister

Yeap, just wanted to show it could do 50-40, but...

Yeap, just wanted to show it could do 50-40, but I should never be there :)
The RD does take up all the slack, except at 34-11, but again, that's cross-chaining as well. Even then, it barely rubs....
03-17-16, 07:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 24,048
Posted By natemeister

Got it earlier this week and finally found time...

Got it earlier this week and finally found time to put it on, along with a 11-40 rear derailleur. Had to readjust my rear derailleur a little bit but it shifted smoothly afterwards. I'm dying to get...
Forum: Touring
03-17-16, 07:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,823
Posted By natemeister

Hey Alan, just wanted to let you know that I got...

Hey Alan, just wanted to let you know that I got the Lindarets Roadink and was able to utilize 11-40 rear along with 50-34 front.
After adjusting the rear derailleur a little bit, I'm able to access...
03-16-16, 05:33 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

I am in the same boat as you, my road bike is a...

I am in the same boat as you, my road bike is a Scott CR1 Elite and I think, around 16.5-17 lbs. On it, I run 23mm Continental 4000s IIs, so I feel fast and my speedometer and GPS says so, relative...
03-16-16, 05:26 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

Here's mine:...

Here's mine: https://goo.gl/photos/QvFXWQb9qVftTeEKA
03-16-16, 05:17 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

I emailed them about the thru-axle and got this...

I emailed them about the thru-axle and got this reply:

Hello,
On that bike the rear dropout plates unbolt and can be changed out, but unfortunately we don't have the thru-axle rear dropout plates...
03-15-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,967
Posted By natemeister

I bought the Motobecane Century Pro Ti recently....

I bought the Motobecane Century Pro Ti recently. Only needed to put on seatpost, adjust and tighten stem and handlebar, screw on front brake caliper, and finally adjust rear derailleur shifting. ...
03-04-16, 12:31 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

I got the 50cm. The weight is heavier than I...

I got the 50cm. The weight is heavier than I expected, but I'm coming from an all carbon road bike that probably weighs 17 lbs. I'm going to swap out some parts and see if I can shave some weight....
03-04-16, 12:28 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

Reviews are fantastic and price is as well. Will...

Reviews are fantastic and price is as well. Will definitely look into these.
03-03-16, 08:19 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

Got home today and put it together in about 30...

Got home today and put it together in about 30 minutes. Used a torque wrench and tightened screws to spec. Wheels are crappy, but that's the deal with BD bikes. My Zipp Course 30s should be here...
02-29-16, 11:13 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

Thanks for the info George. You've been extremely...

Thanks for the info George. You've been extremely helpful. Will let you know how things turn out on Thursday. I'll put it together, slap on my cross, and take her for a spin.
02-29-16, 10:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,279
Posted By natemeister

I would not spend money on that bike. It is...

I would not spend money on that bike. It is really heavy and comes with useless front shocks. Do you have something similar to Craigslist over there? That bike is 30 lbs, which is not light at all....
02-29-16, 10:38 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

Funny thing is, I bought tires off of Amazon 6...

Funny thing is, I bought tires off of Amazon 6 months ago in preparation to buy a cyclocross bike. Just needed to save up a bit. I have Clement PDX and Continental X-Kings sitting in my garage ready...
02-29-16, 10:36 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

Wheels I plan to buy now. Looking at the Zipp 30...

Wheels I plan to buy now. Looking at the Zipp 30 Course. What do you think? I was planning on using the stock wheels as my off-road wheels and beat them till they need to be replaced. Use the Zipp 30...
02-29-16, 10:34 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

I plan to use this bike as my all-around bike,...

I plan to use this bike as my all-around bike, commuting, single track, leisure rides here in Sacramento. I plan to get a second set of wheels and use the factory ones in conjunction with the second...
02-29-16, 10:31 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

Will do what I can about reviewing it. Suppose to...

Will do what I can about reviewing it. Suppose to arrive this Thursday according to UPS. Suppose to be cloudy, possibly rainy here.
My current bike is a 2012 Scott CR1 Elite (Carbon, SRAM, etc) and...
02-29-16, 09:41 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

That is what I read about titanium. I purchased...

That is what I read about titanium. I purchased the Motobecane Century Pro Ti last night. Hopefully it feels as everyone mentions online. The frame also supports Thru-Axle, so looking to get a...
02-28-16, 11:51 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

Is titanium a big difference from aluminum? I've...

Is titanium a big difference from aluminum? I've never ridden a titanium bike before. I currently have a carbon road bike (2012 Scott CR1 Elite and have ridden many aluminum and steel bikes.
02-28-16, 11:49 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

I have the tools to swap out a rear cassette and...

I have the tools to swap out a rear cassette and a chain tool, in case I need to move the inks from a new chain if it's too long.
Geometries on both bikes are similar and ride feel the same as my...
02-27-16, 06:45 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,962
Posted By natemeister

Motobecane Century Pro Titanium or 2015 Cannondale CAADX Rival?

Looking to buy a bike in the next week or two. Mostly commuting 10 miles each way with once or twice a month trail riding.
The Motobecane is $2300 (no tax, no shipping) and the Cannondale is on...
Forum: Commuting
02-23-15, 06:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,214
Posted By natemeister

I was hit off of Stockton Blvd. in Sacramento, CA...

I was hit off of Stockton Blvd. in Sacramento, CA last May, broad daylight at around 7:30 AM, on my way into midtown from Elk Grove.
Police arrived, gave the woman a ticket for unsafe right turn...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-15, 01:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,028
Posted By natemeister

I use to use the UE boom, and still do on...

I use to use the UE boom, and still do on occasion, but have upgraded to a Jaybird bluetooth headset. Only stick one ear bud in my right ear, but makes the commute bearable.
Just didn't like the...
01-08-15, 12:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,193
Posted By natemeister

Welcome to Sacramento. Many good rides to be had...

Welcome to Sacramento. Many good rides to be had here. The ARBT is flat and you won't get any hills until you get out of the city. You can go up towards Auburn for some great scenic and hilly rides....
12-29-12, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 649
Posted By natemeister

Just put it all back together. It went 2, 1, 3,...

Just put it all back together. It went 2, 1, 3, 4, spacers, 5. So far, so good.
12-29-12, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 649
Posted By natemeister

Noob question - what's the correct ring order?

So I took apart the fork on my road bike about 6 weeks ago and now I don't remember the correct order of the rings. See the photo below. I know that #5 goes into #4 on top of the fork to lock it into...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-12, 11:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,401
Posted By natemeister

I, too, have a Trek 7.2 FX and started doing...

I, too, have a Trek 7.2 FX and started doing weekend rides with my friend. After 5-6 rides of 30-40 miles, we realized we needed road bikes. I demo'ed entry level road bikes and noticed the different...
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