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Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-21, 11:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,180
Posted By MyTi

you get what you pay for here. I despise quill...

you get what you pay for here. I despise quill stems myself. i guess i just do not get the desire for an old heavy streel frame outside of the rigors of bicycle touring. you can get a newer...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-21, 10:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,116
Posted By MyTi

COVID has increased price of carbon road bikes

I am seeing a general price increase in road bikes, from entry level aluminum, to pro level carbon, to master class titanium road bikes. Essentially, prices have increased across the board and they...
02-11-21, 11:56 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 27,368
Posted By MyTi

I'd use a steel frame for heavy touring for sure....

I'd use a steel frame for heavy touring for sure. Other than that steel is quite boring to me. To get a good steel bike in your size you'd probably have to go custom to boot which could be just as...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,248
Posted By MyTi

Only thing I’d change on this one is to make the...

Only thing I’d change on this one is to make the frame titanium. Also needs more fork spacers to raise handlebar other than that my favorite bike in this thread 😝
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,528
Posted By MyTi

Beautiful paint job on that bike though. Not sure...

Beautiful paint job on that bike though. Not sure what that is worth to you
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,506
Posted By MyTi

Ya most noncyclists I know hate cyclists. Most...

Ya most noncyclists I know hate cyclists. Most cyclists don’t follow stop sign or stop light rules. Many are arrogant and take up the whole lane when they should try to be more on the right most side...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-19, 11:11 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 38,402
Posted By MyTi

I sold my Ti bike to get disc brakes and regret...

I sold my Ti bike to get disc brakes and regret it. Will be ordering a lynskey soon with disc brakes. Disc brakes are in fact better.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-19, 07:13 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,248
Posted By MyTi

Whats funny is you probably weigh more than me....

Whats funny is you probably weigh more than me. At least I don’t pretend to be a pro.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-19, 09:39 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 45,259
Posted By MyTi

It’s a nice bike but I think it is ugly and not...

It’s a nice bike but I think it is ugly and not worth the price. For $2k on closeout maybe
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-19, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,248
Posted By MyTi

How is complimenting his bianchi bike trolling...

How is complimenting his bianchi bike trolling again? You are the one trolling follow your own advice.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-19, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,248
Posted By MyTi

Actually lost weight and only weigh 295. Down...

Actually lost weight and only weigh 295. Down from 315 so feeling skinny. It’s my knees hitting my belly is the issue due to the geometry obviously.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-19, 02:33 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 48,538
Posted By MyTi

Judging by the opinions in this thread the...

Judging by the opinions in this thread the Chinese carbon marketing hype machine has really made people believe that carbon road bikes are some how faster than Ti road bikes...it just goes to show...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-19, 11:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,314
Posted By MyTi

Well I need to know what questions you...

Well I need to know what questions you specifically asked before judging the salesperson.

But the fact that you bought a very expensive bike regardless shows me she can’t be that bad. Her job is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-19, 01:41 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,506
Posted By MyTi

Guy offered to give me a ride in his car after I...

Guy offered to give me a ride in his car after I got a flat and realized my spare tubes presto valve was too short. But ya have come across many a holes on the road. Most drivers see us as a nuisance...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-19, 01:33 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,248
Posted By MyTi

Liking the big pie plate in the rear. I do...

Liking the big pie plate in the rear. I do appreciate the honesty there. Hot. If I bought carbon it would be either a madone or an oltre but going back...to ti myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-19, 02:20 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 48,711
Posted By MyTi

I will lock this thread within a year

I will lock this thread within a year
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-19, 02:16 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 48,538
Posted By MyTi

Yes everything is imaginary unless a pic of it is...

Yes everything is imaginary unless a pic of it is posted on bf lmao
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 48,538
Posted By MyTi

Carbon is similar to plastic. Metal is nice. My...

Carbon is similar to plastic. Metal is nice. My madone that I sold felt like plastic. Ordering a lynskey soon once I make up my mind
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-19, 12:45 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 48,538
Posted By MyTi

Paint fades, scratches. Bare Ti you just buff it...

Paint fades, scratches. Bare Ti you just buff it out with a scotch pad. And I think most think Bare Ti looks great so you are in the minority.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-19, 06:46 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 38,402
Posted By MyTi

The guy looks to be middle aged his chance at ...

The guy looks to be middle aged his chance at being a pro tour rider is long gone.

Makes no sense not to go disc brakes when buying a new bike now. Rim brakes are inferior and it’s just a fact.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 334
Views: 48,711
Posted By MyTi

Not posting my ride here that’s for sure not...

Not posting my ride here that’s for sure not unless you post of pic with you on your bike
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 12:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,182
Posted By MyTi

Well it’s fine I guess. Ya for me it would be...

Well it’s fine I guess. Ya for me it would be hard to want to ride on a 30 pound older road bike with old components for the weekends any way. I understand if it’s about affordability. I’m building...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-19, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By MyTi

Any frame material can fail is the thing. When...

Any frame material can fail is the thing. When you are barreling down a mountain on a bicycle at 50mph in spandex and a lightweight foam bike helmet ....you might look like a dweeb but you got some...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-19, 07:38 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 48,538
Posted By MyTi

Simple answer is in this question: When did pros...

Simple answer is in this question: When did pros get to choose what they ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-19, 08:04 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,483
Posted By MyTi

Lol a long ride is 100+ miles. First off most of...

Lol a long ride is 100+ miles. First off most of us with lives don’t have time to do 100 plus miles in a day. Second, 30 miles is better than average. 20 miles takes me about an hour or less and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-19, 07:11 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,248
Posted By MyTi

I vote not. It’s a nice ride though.

I vote not. It’s a nice ride though.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,997
Posted By MyTi

Ya see a lot of guys riding pink bikes and...

Ya see a lot of guys riding pink bikes and wearing women’s colors in San Francisco
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-19, 10:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,324
Posted By MyTi

Nope when I lowered my bars I was like 2mph...

Nope when I lowered my bars I was like 2mph faster in both good and drops
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-19, 01:44 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 21,135
Posted By MyTi

Giant has come a long way imo the defy is their...

Giant has come a long way imo the defy is their most popular model though. You really can’t go wrong with giant but 5k on a bike is a bit much do you really need Di2? Personally don’t see a big...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-19, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,253
Posted By MyTi

Well i don’t think it’s a bad idea picking up an...

Well i don’t think it’s a bad idea picking up an older bike and upgrading parts. I just bought a old trek 8000 and came with shocks. Going to put a $50 Chinese carbon fork on it, some semi slicks,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-19, 09:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,888
Posted By MyTi

I am able to maintain 20-22mph on flat stretches...

I am able to maintain 20-22mph on flat stretches and I’m way overweight for a cyclist so anyone will pass me up on hills including grandmamas. I swear I’m not trolling.

And why why would anyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-19, 09:40 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,384
Posted By MyTi

Looking at your pic some things money can’t buy. 😝

Looking at your pic some things money can’t buy. 😝
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-19, 12:20 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,384
Posted By MyTi

Sounds costly like plastic surgery for an ugly...

Sounds costly like plastic surgery for an ugly face
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-19, 09:55 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,384
Posted By MyTi

Thats regular weight I’m talking 110 pounds from...

Thats regular weight I’m talking 110 pounds from looking like Andy schleck
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-19, 09:30 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,384
Posted By MyTi

I’m actually about 110 pounds overweight smart...

I’m actually about 110 pounds overweight smart guy but I don’t see that having anything to do with my statement. Formula 1 race is a real race...that’s like the equivalent to a Tour de France pro...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,384
Posted By MyTi

Ya but if you can’t keep a 30mph pace like the...

Ya but if you can’t keep a 30mph pace like the pros I still don’t call it racing even if the so called group is racing.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-19, 09:42 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,384
Posted By MyTi

No the trolls here are just mad They got their...

No the trolls here are just mad They got their Chinese R Not thread locked

Even with stock wheels eh. Very interesting. I suppose the course you are on can negate any aero advantage.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-19, 02:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,006
Posted By MyTi

0.2mph faster on the aero bike according to that...

0.2mph faster on the aero bike according to that vid.

which is probably due to the aero wheels. Put the aero wheels on the lightweight bike and they perform the same
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-19, 01:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,006
Posted By MyTi

A 2mph just from a bike swap? It's not the aero...

A 2mph just from a bike swap? It's not the aero frame that is some how magically giving you a 2mph advantage. It's probably putting your body into a more aero position. Are you using the same wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-19, 01:00 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,384
Posted By MyTi

How about this, post a picture of you on your...

How about this, post a picture of you on your bike and I'll start using question marks.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-19, 12:15 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,384
Posted By MyTi

You are preaching to the choir but is the whole...

You are preaching to the choir but is the whole “aero” frame a bunch of marketing hype...that’s the question
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-19, 11:30 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,384
Posted By MyTi

GCN proves 90s Trek bike as fast as $10k aero super bike

You are not gaining that much speed in a 2019 orbea $10k usd aero bike versus a cheap aluminum race bike from the late 90s. GCN had a good vid about this..and while there was a very slight gain in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-19, 11:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,006
Posted By MyTi

Bleh you won’t gain much with an aero bike

Bleh you won’t gain much with an aero bike
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-19, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,426
Posted By MyTi

Nice and clean looking. I understand the...

Nice and clean looking. I understand the sentimental value it has to you it’s like buying that car you drove in highschool decades later as an old man.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-19, 02:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,555
Posted By MyTi

Well that’s understandable save 5 Watts here and...

Well that’s understandable save 5 Watts here and 5 watts there it adds up I guess. But still think only if you are racing and how many people here are racing? 😂
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-19, 10:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,182
Posted By MyTi

Ya I wouldn’t spend a dime upgrading that...

Ya I wouldn’t spend a dime upgrading that personally
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-19, 09:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 40,217
Posted By MyTi

You don’t need two bikes. The only real notable...

You don’t need two bikes. The only real notable difference between the defy and tcr is the bigger head tube. More head tube means a more relaxed geometry. Wheel base might be longer but I feel with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,555
Posted By MyTi

I mean does hiding cables really offer an aero...

I mean does hiding cables really offer an aero performance advantage...pretty sure that’s all aesthetics lol
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-19, 03:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,555
Posted By MyTi

Well she is a very understanding woman. I don’t...

Well she is a very understanding woman. I don’t think any of us can push these bikes to it’s limits. Maybe you can at the young buck age of 70 😂.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,555
Posted By MyTi

Should you get a new bike...Depends on what the...

Should you get a new bike...Depends on what the wife thinks usually.
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