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Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 954
Posted By jaxgtr

I have rotated between the Cinturato H 40mm and...

I have rotated between the Cinturato H 40mm and the Cinturato Allroad in 40mm, on my Checkpoint and found I like the Allroad better where I will be mostly road\hardpack trail, held up very well so...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 954
Posted By jaxgtr

you know what interesting with this is that I...

you know what interesting with this is that I found something similar with the 28's, but the 30's I run on the Domane, I don't see the same thing, which is somewhat odd since they are using the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 119
Posted By jaxgtr

Have you looked at BBInfiinite? I've had a...

Have you looked at BBInfiinite? I've had a couple of their BB's and they have been really good.

https://www.bbinfinite.com/products/bb386evo-30mm
03-27-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 648
Posted By jaxgtr

It's funny, I also run the Black Bibs and found...

It's funny, I also run the Black Bibs and found their Ultimate Adventure bibs, much more comfortable for me than the non adventure Ultimate Bibs, which I believe run the same padding and such, but...
03-27-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 448
Posted By jaxgtr

I used to worry about this stuff, then just...

I used to worry about this stuff, then just realized it part of the deal that flats happen, it sucks, but once I stopped worrying about it, my rides became much more fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 954
Posted By jaxgtr

I was over 3K on the set on my Domane, then I got...

I was over 3K on the set on my Domane, then I got a small sidewall cut, so I replaced them with my spare set, otherwise I probably had got maybe 4 to 4.5K
03-26-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 212
Posted By jaxgtr

The last TdC I was on, the guy in front of me...

The last TdC I was on, the guy in front of me errantly slammed on this brakes and moved left versus shifting as we were rolling about 26 mph and I end up on the ground an powderized my clavical that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 954
Posted By jaxgtr

I generally ride in temps above 45F, nothing in...

I generally ride in temps above 45F, nothing in the wet less than 70F if I can help it, but living in Florida, you will be caught in the rain. The grip in wet on the 28's and 30's have been very good...
Forum: For Sale
03-23-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 259
Posted By jaxgtr

I have an older Wahoo Elemnt that still works, if...

I have an older Wahoo Elemnt that still works, if she wants it. PM your address and I will get it out to you. The only issue it that the dust cover for the charging ports broke off, outside of that...
03-19-24, 06:43 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,021
Posted By jaxgtr

Yep, I am glad I picked up back up tires when I...

Yep, I am glad I picked up back up tires when I did, the price was very good and I bought two sets so I would have spares on the Pirelli's I run if needed. When I checked their site a couple of...
03-19-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

Booooo....... So I took a mental health day,...

Booooo.......

So I took a mental health day, because why not, and got in 59 miles in a beautifully sunny, but cool, I think the high was 59, day. Light winds as well.
03-18-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

22 miles and 2800 ft of climbing all fake, post...

22 miles and 2800 ft of climbing all fake, post 17 hr work day..... they were some hard fake climbing feet.
03-16-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

Got in just shy of 90 today. Buddy I was riding...

Got in just shy of 90 today. Buddy I was riding with got a sidewall cut, luckily I carry some shop paper towels and rubber gloves in my downtube pack, so we cleaned out the tubeless sealant, put in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 814
Posted By jaxgtr

I had a 36.2 once, but had a 25 mph tailwind, so...

I had a 36.2 once, but had a 25 mph tailwind, so ......
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 42,927
Posted By jaxgtr

Replaced the brake cables on my Emonda

Replaced the brake cables on my Emonda
03-15-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

I was shooting for 99 like Troul, but my legs...

I was shooting for 99 like Troul, but my legs decided 20 was all they were going to give me today. I swear I had 500 lbs weights on my feet..... So I just came home and will now watch Blazing...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

Check out this place for some 3D printed stuff. I...

Check out this place for some 3D printed stuff. I bought a number of items from them for the tail lights as the Bontrager mounts as you said, weak or wear out. These are much better. They have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,505
Posted By jaxgtr

This has to be the oldest I have seen. But...

This has to be the oldest I have seen.

But since I am here.... Not ridden it in real life, attempted on Rouvy a couple of years ago... it was not successful, although I think I could do it now.
03-14-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

Did 31 miles and 1K of climbing inside today.

Did 31 miles and 1K of climbing inside today.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

So I will apologize to your wife up front on this...

So I will apologize to your wife up front on this one, but I realized that a couple pairs of my bibs really need to be replaced, so I ordered a couple Ultimate Adventure Bibs from Black Bibs.
03-13-24, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

45 miles, and a new helmet mid ride I was not...

45 miles, and a new helmet mid ride I was not expecting.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

LOL.... Yea I was not planning on this one, but...

LOL.... Yea I was not planning on this one, but I did look at the other helmets, but the fit seemed better and I figured my head was worth the cost.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

So I went for a ride today, stopped by the bike...

So I went for a ride today, stopped by the bike shop to get some water as I extended my route a bit, as I was heading back out, I went to grab my helmet off the bars, dropped it, and it bounced under...
03-11-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

I so wanted to bail on my rouvy ride today, my...

I so wanted to bail on my rouvy ride today, my legs were just not feeling it, but I kept plodding along and finally finished. Took me far longer to finish than I wanted though. The first 2.75 miles...
03-11-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

What setup do you have on your Gen 4?

What setup do you have on your Gen 4?
03-11-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

I hate when the boss is on vacation, I have to...

I hate when the boss is on vacation, I have to attend all her meetings and that just sucks. I ended up doing 33.7 miles and 3430 ft on Rouvy after a loss day of actual work.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 42,927
Posted By jaxgtr

Put my new Ritchey bars and rim tape on my...

Put my new Ritchey bars and rim tape on my CheckPoint.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 42,927
Posted By jaxgtr

Which bike?

Which bike?
03-06-24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

Rouvy for 24 miles and 1400 ft of incline

Rouvy for 24 miles and 1400 ft of incline
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 11:01 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 09:33 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

I have one of their WaveCel helmets, Specter I...

I have one of their WaveCel helmets, Specter I believe, and I did not find it was any more of less hot than the Bell that I replaced. It was a little heavier than the Bell, but otherwise, I love the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

Somewhere along the way, I lost my chain whip.......

Somewhere along the way, I lost my chain whip.... as I can't believe someone would come and look in my toolbox and steal that. So I ordered a Park Tool Cassette Pliers to replace it versus building...
03-05-24, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

Rain, rain, go away.... So 27 fake miles and...

Rain, rain, go away.... So 27 fake miles and 1600 ft of fake climbing, although the legs don't think it was fake.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

How about the Favero Assioma Pro MX pedals...

How about the Favero Assioma Pro MX pedals (https://cycling.favero.com/en/shop/assiomapromx2)

I also picked up some handlebar tape for my new bars Cannondale Knurltack bar tape.
03-03-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

I will have to look that one up. I signed up for...

I will have to look that one up. I signed up for the Spring Into Action Ardu challenge, 15 routes, most in the 20-30 mile range and 2-3k in climbing.
03-02-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

Yikes....It was almost 80 and very humid with all...

Yikes....It was almost 80 and very humid with all the rain in the area....
03-02-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

Was sick all week, Wed and Thursday, light...

Was sick all week, Wed and Thursday, light fever..., Friday felt a little better. Decided to try and ride inside today since we have rain coming and going. It started off rough, but once the legs...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

Yep, do not disagree, but I really only need a...

Yep, do not disagree, but I really only need a small amount of housing, so I do not buy the super high end stuff, I buy the OEM level, has a little bit more give and not as stiff. I thought I still...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

Picked up some Jagwire brake cables\housing for...

Picked up some Jagwire brake cables\housing for my Emonda...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

What's going on with the CheckPoint

What's going on with the CheckPoint
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea I do. You hear that, others agree with me...

Yea I do. You hear that, others agree with me that I need a new work stand. I'll make sure I point that out when it gets delivered on Saturday and she ask, "don't you already have a work stand." ...
02-28-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 705
Posted By jaxgtr

I was running 700x23mm tires when I was close to...

I was running 700x23mm tires when I was close to 300 lbs at 120 psi back in the early 2000's so your miniscule weight should not be an issues on this bike and wheels, but does sounds like you need to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,429
Posted By jaxgtr

So I've done this, but I had a plan. I bought the...

So I've done this, but I had a plan. I bought the bike for the color, move components over from another frame I was selling, took the components off the new bike and put them on another bike I owned....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By jaxgtr

Been wanting one of these for a while and thought...

Been wanting one of these for a while and thought well why not, I deserve it.

Feedback Sport Sprint Repair Stand.
02-28-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,718
Posted By jaxgtr

That's pretty cool, not seen that before.

That's pretty cool, not seen that before.
02-27-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,718
Posted By jaxgtr

uhhhh, nope. Just turn the compressor on, check...

uhhhh, nope. Just turn the compressor on, check the airflow value so it not super high, pop the tire on, shut the compressor off, not a big deal. Just like the floor pumps with the chargers on them.
02-27-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

Yep, my wife is a nurse and we have a portable ER...

Yep, my wife is a nurse and we have a portable ER in our hall closet and she is actually the person that put the stitches in. It was a little bruised for a few days, but she pulled the stitches...
02-27-24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By jaxgtr

LOL... I was told once that I was too honest and...

LOL... I was told once that I was too honest and direct and some people did not like that. I responded that being honest and direct eliminated miscommunication and that is the only way I operated....
02-27-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,718
Posted By jaxgtr

Some wider tires, such as 38 to 50mm for...

Some wider tires, such as 38 to 50mm for instance, can be an issue on wider internal rims width. I had issues mounting some 40's on a 25mm internal rim width, and had to use a compressor to get them...
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