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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 643
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Fillmore Valves - Injector Compatability

I’ve been looking at these valves, and am trying to better understand which sealant injectors will work with these. In my research, I think I’ve gathered the following
- it appears that the park...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
08-10-23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Kids Trailer on Mt. Vernon Trail

Does anyone have experience with a kids trailer on the Mt.Vernon Trail? Particularly interested in if anyone has felt like it was safe/viable to ride with a two-seat trailer on the trail, as well as...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-23, 06:11 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,240
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Thanks for your input. I’m currently consistently...

Thanks for your input. I’m currently consistently getting 3 weekday rides of about 1:00 to 1:15, and a longer weekend ride of 2:00-3:00. Occasionally ill squeeze in an extra hour or so on the other...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-23, 05:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,240
Posted By Quiglesnbits

School me on your experiences with cycling as a new parent (dad)

Hey all, looking to hear about peoples experiences transitioning to first time parenthood, and how you navigated your relationship with riding during the early times. I am fortunate to be able to get...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,213
Posted By Quiglesnbits

I view not buying things because of the shortages...

I view not buying things because of the shortages as banking equity with my wife for my future purchases :)
Forum: Southeast
04-26-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 406
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Good Road routes originating in Arlington, VA

I am looking for some good road routes originating in Arlington, Va, preferably north of 66, and that mostly avoid W&OD, Custis Trail, and Mt. Vernon Trail on weekends. I see pretty good lanes on...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-21, 05:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,068
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Training after COVID Vaccine

What are your experiences with training after the COVID vaccine?

Did you take time off?
Did you notice differences in your performance?
Did you notice differences in your recovery?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-18-21, 06:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,191
Posted By Quiglesnbits

It sounds like you have a complicated story and...

It sounds like you have a complicated story and need expert advice in real life.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-21, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,508
Posted By Quiglesnbits

hopefully this moves Di2 downmarket into 105 as...

hopefully this moves Di2 downmarket into 105 as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-21, 05:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,076
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Are the wheels, tires, and position the same on...

Are the wheels, tires, and position the same on both bikes?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-21, 03:33 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,171
Posted By Quiglesnbits

That there are hundreds of bikes on the market...

That there are hundreds of bikes on the market that are supposedly so poorly made that they feel like noodles when you drope the hammer with your huge guads.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-02-21, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,380
Posted By Quiglesnbits

You have not gotten any responses, so I'll add my...

You have not gotten any responses, so I'll add my "not really what you asked for" answer. I have a second gen T2800 Tacx Neo (2018 version of the original) which has about 200 hours on it, and it has...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-01-21, 06:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,438
Posted By Quiglesnbits

There is a plugin for Strava called Elevate which...

There is a plugin for Strava called Elevate which does a lot of interesting things. You can read about it here:

Elevate Chrome Plugin for Strava...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-18-21, 06:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,490
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Question about TSS vs hrTSS

My understanding is that hrTSS tends to be a less accurate measure of overall workout stress when a workout includes a high amount of variability, such as VO2max workouts, but I am curious about...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-02-21, 08:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,531
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Correct

Correct
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-02-21, 07:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,531
Posted By Quiglesnbits

I am in the process of building back fitness...

I am in the process of building back fitness after a long layoff, and I've personally found the ramp test to be a marginal barometer for my ability to actually maintain longer efforts (above 5...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-21, 10:30 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,103
Posted By Quiglesnbits

I just read through this whole thing, and I...

I just read through this whole thing, and I hesitate to bring this thread back to the top, but OP, I would recommend to you that you examine which areas you struggled to be more than "reasonably well...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 918
Posted By Quiglesnbits

your position could impact your muscle...

your position could impact your muscle recruitment, and you may find your hamstrings, glutes, or quads more fatigued on one bike than the other. If you ride outdoors with cycling shoes, but ride the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-12-20, 06:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,978
Posted By Quiglesnbits

I got out on a bike today! I am not currently...

I got out on a bike today! I am not currently home, but at my grandfather's house we keep an old errand bike with flat tires and a rusty chain. It was windy and slow, but it was nice. No ill effects,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-08-20, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,978
Posted By Quiglesnbits

15 Months off, Where to start?

I've been off the bike for 15 months for a non-muscle related health issue which prevented me from riding a bike, but I've been given clearance to start riding again, and I am trying to figure out...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,548
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Change my Mind: Small Frame Geometries Visually Unappealing

I am a hair over 5'7", just about 171cm tall, and generally speaking, bike frames in the size 52 range are my target size. I find most modern frames of this size visually unappealing for two reasons:...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-19, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 391,665
Posted By Quiglesnbits

If you can measure the size of the spoke holes,...

If you can measure the size of the spoke holes, then you will know for sure, but ideally the tape should cover as much of the flat bottom center section of the rim as it can. Something like 14-622 is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-19, 09:57 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 48,740
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Just got finished cleaning everything, and...

Just got finished cleaning everything, and installed a new chain with squirt lube for the first time today. I've been reading about it for a while but finally committed to getting a bike clean enough...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-19, 08:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,630
Posted By Quiglesnbits

I think the claims are more on the scale of 1-3...

I think the claims are more on the scale of 1-3 watts saved.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-19, 08:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,211
Posted By Quiglesnbits

SRAM seems to be forging ahead full steam with...

SRAM seems to be forging ahead full steam with trying to convince consumers that bicycles should be 10,000 dollar objects.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-03-19, 05:18 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,220
Posted By Quiglesnbits

I eat greek yogurt almost every day, mixed with...

I eat greek yogurt almost every day, mixed with homemade granola, ground flax, chia seeds, sometimes honey, and some sort of fruit, blueberries, pomegranate, dried cranberries or cherries. I used to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-19, 06:08 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 47,786
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Wavecell Helmets...

Wavecell Helmets (https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/cycling-accessories/bike-helmets/bontrager-wavecel-helmets/c/E399/)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-19, 11:05 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,071
Posted By Quiglesnbits

You mean to tell me I can spend 3000 dollars on a...

You mean to tell me I can spend 3000 dollars on a pair of wheels only to have the pleasure of worrying whether certain TIRES will be destroyed by them?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-19, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 391,665
Posted By Quiglesnbits

I understand your perspective. And I understand...

I understand your perspective. And I understand to some degree the argument that some of these companies have regarding development costs in what is maybe not a huge volume industry. At the end of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-19, 11:00 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 391,665
Posted By Quiglesnbits

ENVE 5.6 front disc clincher rim is 54mm deep,...

ENVE 5.6 front disc clincher rim is 54mm deep, 29mm wide, and 449 grams
LightBicycle disc clincher 56mm deep rim is 30 mm wide and 460 grams
Same rims in non-disc are 490 and 494 respectively.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-19, 02:54 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 391,665
Posted By Quiglesnbits

I don't think they did that though. If you look...

I don't think they did that though. If you look at ENVE 3.4, 4.5, 5.6 wheels, the equivalent rim depths from those wheels have a very similar cross-section to the Light Bicycle rims of equivalent...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-19, 10:41 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 47,786
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Kalokohan is Tagalog for prank.

Kalokohan is Tagalog for prank.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-06-19, 05:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,381
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Zwift SST(Med) Question

I find this to be a challenging workout, and feel accomplished after I do it, but I have a question about 1 min, 110% section in between the two sweetspot intervals.

See Here: LINK...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-19, 10:51 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 47,786
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Whatever it is, it's not UCI approved, or else...

Whatever it is, it's not UCI approved, or else we'd know about it already, right?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-19, 11:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,799
Posted By Quiglesnbits

True, if you can't measure from the lower portion...

True, if you can't measure from the lower portion of the crown to the dropouts, you should be able to make a decent estimation using the information HERE...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-19, 09:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,799
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Check out THIS (http://www.bikegeo.net) website....

Check out THIS (http://www.bikegeo.net) website. I use it to compare geometries when I'm looking at bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-19, 07:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,364
Posted By Quiglesnbits

[/left] Do all three come with the newest...

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Do all three come with the newest version of Claris? In my opinion, a 900 dollar bike is too expensive if you're getting old Claris.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-19, 03:15 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,055
Posted By Quiglesnbits

This is where I'm at, sort of, with a healthy...

This is where I'm at, sort of, with a healthy side of "the price is BONKERS". When I look at this, I effectively see one more cog at the back, and what appears to be a more integrated ecosystem. What...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-19, 12:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,279
Posted By Quiglesnbits

5% for wheels, 10% more for wheels from china.

5% for wheels, 10% more for wheels from china.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,238
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Just out of curiosity, has anyone seen an out...

Just out of curiosity, has anyone seen an out front mount with three spots (Garmin, Light, GoPro)?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-13-18, 03:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,654
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Mere Mortals Power Inspiration

It seems like the internet is full of people who jump on a trainer/bike with a power meter and have FTPs of greater than 250, W/kg of 3+, but not a ton of stories about the average person who started...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-18, 12:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,820
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Shimano themselves say that purely from a...

Shimano themselves say that purely from a performance perspective they are equal. I don't think you'll find someone to give a truly unbiased opinion but I'd guess it's true.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-18, 09:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,282
Posted By Quiglesnbits

I set the rim on two short cups, and checked the...

I set the rim on two short cups, and checked the distance from the hub to the table, and then did the same on the other side. Upon further investigation, Everything loosened quite a lot. I don't know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-18, 10:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,282
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Rear Wheel Dish After First Rides

I recently built my first rear wheel, got it all tensioned, trued, dished, and after 3-4 rides I took it off to take a look, and noticed that it has shifted a few mm toward the drive side. It is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-18, 12:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 456
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Things to know: - Dura-Ace et al are released...

Things to know:
- Dura-Ace et al are released on a roughly 4 year cycle with a new Ultegra groupset coming out the year after. (Right now, Sora is on the same year cycle as Dura-Ace)
- We are...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-12-18, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,251
Posted By Quiglesnbits

The answer is maybe. Purely for reach, you also...

The answer is maybe. Purely for reach, you also need to consider the stack height at the headtube, and the head tube angle to truly know how the location of the bars will change. Additionally,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-18, 01:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,993
Posted By Quiglesnbits

I think in quite a few industries, it's not just...

I think in quite a few industries, it's not just the final transaction between the end user and the store that matters. There is also the question of how much margin has been applied by people in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-18, 01:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,748
Posted By Quiglesnbits

I have 28mm 4-Seasons on my bike, for the sole...

I have 28mm 4-Seasons on my bike, for the sole reason that where I live, I regularly encounter brick, cobbles, gravel, dirt, and I would miss out on a significant amount of variety, flexibility, and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-18, 07:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 737
Posted By Quiglesnbits

Tiagra 4700 started getting delivered on 2015...

Tiagra 4700 started getting delivered on 2015 bikes. The biggest observable difference is the gear cables are fully internal instead of sticking out the sides like 4600. The 4600 crank is 5 bolt and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-18, 12:42 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,815
Posted By Quiglesnbits

For the record, including BB and chain, 105 is...

For the record, including BB and chain, 105 is approximately 350 grams (0.75 pounds) lighter than Tiagra. I don't know where that puts Sora, but I'd imagine it doesn't double the difference.

I...
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