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03-20-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,997
Posted By irish pat

I want a more forgiving bike than my epic-which...

I want a more forgiving bike than my epic-which has 100mm front and rear, the evo has 120 front, 110 rear, that is more forgiving, I do not want an enduro or downhill bike, I still want to race xc.
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03-17-23, 04:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,997
Posted By irish pat

That bike would be of no use to me- Why would you...

That bike would be of no use to me- Why would you recommend a bike to someone you know nothing about? I do group rides, my mates that I ride with do the same rides as me and have at one point or...
03-16-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,997
Posted By irish pat

https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/rockshox-charg...

https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/rockshox-charger2-rlc-crown-120-mm-damper-upgrade-kit-for-sid-reba-bluto/137383805/p
03-16-23, 10:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,997
Posted By irish pat

Yeah, it comes with the Reba RL, I cant justify...

Yeah, it comes with the Reba RL, I cant justify an upgrade on the fork at the moment, but what I've read is that I can upgrade when I am doing a service, it should only add a little more to the...
03-15-23, 11:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,997
Posted By irish pat

thanks, I’m coming from a 100, as I said, I want...

thanks, I’m coming from a 100, as I said, I want more travel as my style of riding has changed as I said, the kind of bike I want is the epic evo, which I’m getting, sorry if I gave the impression...
03-15-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,997
Posted By irish pat

Thanks, yeah, they are a 28mm inner diameter, I...

Thanks, yeah, they are a 28mm inner diameter, I think I'll go with a 30mm, of hunt or something-the IBIS seem to be be based in USA- good advice re the tires as well,

I think I'll go with the...
03-15-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,997
Posted By irish pat

That's exactly the kind of info I was looking...

That's exactly the kind of info I was looking for-thanks- Yeah, mine comes with NX, I'm not too worried about the weight of the cassette, as oit will be changed anyway, but the crank is a heavy one,...
03-15-23, 08:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,997
Posted By irish pat

Thanks, I'm more a roadie, so really not bothered...

Thanks, I'm more a roadie, so really not bothered too much about components, or not really knowledgable on the difference in different suspensions etc-Not even sure the pros and cons of 2/30/35 mm ID...
03-15-23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,997
Posted By irish pat

Thanks, I got a savage deal on the bike, theres...

Thanks, I got a savage deal on the bike, theres no way that I could get as good value in a higher end, and it wouldn't have the upgrades that make a difference, I feel.

Ive read good reviews about...
03-13-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,997
Posted By irish pat

Epic Evo Upgrades

Hey, I'm changing my MTB from an epic carbon Comp, GX 11 speed. Basic heavy wheels. I'm waiting for a 2022 Epic Evo Base model, 12 speed NX. I'm getting older so I figured the Evo would be more...
04-04-22, 10:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 749
Posted By irish pat

Training peaks and British Cycling

Hi, Is anyone here a member of British cycling? I see they have a discount for training peaks.
05-17-20, 01:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,537
Posted By irish pat

I finally got around to trying to fix this issue,...

I finally got around to trying to fix this issue, but have not been successful.

the rear mech is offset by one gear and I can’t get it to go to the top cog, it says it’s in 1 in etube, but it’s...
05-01-20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,537
Posted By irish pat

Appreciate that, it’s not the hanger, it’s only...

Appreciate that, it’s not the hanger, it’s only happening in the small ring, definitely a tech problem I feel, so rather than complicating the crap out of it, I’ll do the etube. Ive plenty of other...
04-30-20, 10:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,537
Posted By irish pat

mommy girlfriend has one, but we are on lockdown...

mommy girlfriend has one, but we are on lockdown at the minute, when it’s over I’ll use it. I’ve enough stuff accumulated, 8 bikes in the garage, I don’t need to start buying laptops for the bikes,...
03-31-20, 07:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,537
Posted By irish pat

Hey Terry, I checked the mech hanger first, and I...

Hey Terry, I checked the mech hanger first, and I put on a new one, that was my initial thought.
I know that it is not supposed to shift into the last two cogs on the cassette when on the small ring...
03-28-20, 09:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,537
Posted By irish pat

Di2 rear mech not adjusting.

I have a specialized Tarmac disc with Di2. It was all working perfect until last week, then it started getting a little noisy in the upper/easy gears. I went to adjust it this morning. In the smaller...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-17, 05:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,064
Posted By irish pat

Thanks a lot lads, it's weird, I went out this...

Thanks a lot lads, it's weird, I went out this morning, and it was working fine again. I had removed the battery and left it overnight, and then replaces it. It read on the Garmin that it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-17, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,064
Posted By irish pat

Yeah, I'll do that on Monday. I'm in Ireland...

Yeah, I'll do that on Monday. I'm in Ireland though, their service reps here are terrible-paligap-actually less than useless. Even when I bought the hub a few years ago, I bought from the American...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-17, 03:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,064
Posted By irish pat

Powertap hub offset is -1

Hey,

I have a powertap g3 hub, it has recently been giving low readings at times, it may start out reading my power correctly, but then start drifting down. I calibrated it on the Garmin 520 and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-16, 05:46 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,567,938
Posted By irish pat

thanks-what cages do you suggest? All black...

thanks-what cages do you suggest? All black carbon?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-16, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,567,938
Posted By irish pat

I am gonna do a review, I was riding the Tarmac...

I am gonna do a review, I was riding the Tarmac Pro for the last 7 years, it's a superb bike, it was fast and comfortable. I didn't upgrade as nothing matched it, or else was only equal to it, so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-16, 03:29 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,567,938
Posted By irish pat

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De Rosa Superking Full DA 9000, fulcrum racing 3 Selle italia SLR saddle

Ridley CX Fire, full carbon, Full Ultegra with Paul Canti Brakes and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-15, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,347
Posted By irish pat

convert gz files

I just replaced my macbook, I had to move all my files to the new hard drive, some of the recent files, that have from the joule transferred as a .fit file, so I could get them into power agent,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-13, 01:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,238
Posted By irish pat

Thanks Halfspeed, that's what I was thinking,...

Thanks Halfspeed, that's what I was thinking, unfortunately though, I probably have to change the shifters, they are pretty scratched up, but I'll probably leave it at that then......
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,238
Posted By irish pat

New bike or just groupset.....

I am pondering buying a new road frame, I am riding a 2009 tarmac pro sl, it's a great bike, I have no complaints. I have DA 7800 on it and a set of zipp 404 clinchers and Mavic Ksyrium ssc. Would I...
06-14-13, 04:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 472
Posted By irish pat

New to MTB racing/training-advice appreciated.

I did road racing for a few years, I stopped about 3/4 years ago. I started back cycling this year and put in a base for road riding/racing. I did 2 road races but had done a lot of my off-season...
06-14-13, 04:09 PM
Replies: 18,950
Views: 1,246,536
Posted By irish pat

I'm doing mtb racing, a few road races thrown in,...

I'm doing mtb racing, a few road races thrown in, I do my intervals, 10/15 min, I do pyramids and one group eide a week as well as 1 race a week. I am not a fan of zone 2 workouts, I find them...
11-22-12, 02:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 644
Posted By irish pat

question about buying a mountain bike Trek 6300 or Giant xtc 4.5

TREK 6300 2010 , Brand new mavic cross wheels(200€),maxxis inner tubes and tyres , new funn seat ,new cables,new headset,kona all mountain handlebars and stem,new dmr v8 copy pedals, avid juicy...
11-19-12, 07:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 895
Posted By irish pat

284539 Here's a picture, I am gonna email...

284539
Here's a picture, I am gonna email Pedros as well, I have it a few years, but haven't used this particular one for a while and can't remember how it works :(
11-18-12, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 895
Posted By irish pat

I had the valve open :notamused: It's not the...

I had the valve open :notamused: It's not the same as the one in the clip, it is the same at the top, I 'opened the valve' put the co2 head over the valve and tried pressing the lever, pulled up...
11-18-12, 07:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 895
Posted By irish pat

trouble figuring out Pedros inflator

I purchased a Pedros co2 inflator, it takes threaded cartridges, it is just the head with a yellow handle. I have an innovations one and all I have to do is thread in the cartridge fully and then...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-10, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By irish pat

Bicycle race crash

I was telling a friend today about the bad crash about 1 1/2 years ago, I tried finding it on youtube but can't. I think it may have been the tour of turkey or Poland? It took out about half the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-10, 05:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,851
Posted By irish pat

Go to Sheldon Browns website, he shows how to...

Go to Sheldon Browns website, he shows how to wire a r der to work as a 10 speed, the cable connection is different, good luck!
05-29-10, 03:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,982
Posted By irish pat

Sorry, I should not have thrown in my opinion, it...

Sorry, I should not have thrown in my opinion, it is a mute point. Some will swear by Sram :roflmao2: ,some by Campy and some by Shimano. Different strokes for different folks.

You say black I...
05-29-10, 02:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,982
Posted By irish pat

I am delighted that you are able to keep a count...

I am delighted that you are able to keep a count on your gears and know where you are on the cassette, to me, it is a waste of precious energy and thought, when you are at the tail end of a race and...
05-29-10, 12:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,982
Posted By irish pat

I have raced on Tiagra and never had a problem...

I have raced on Tiagra and never had a problem with it, I have DA on my main bike and Ultegra on my cx bike. I don't think any Sram group is equal to any Shimano group, I have ridden it, don't like...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-10, 12:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,779
Posted By irish pat

I have a set of the ssc sl's with the black...

I have a set of the ssc sl's with the black carbon hub? on the front wheel. I bought them with about 400 miles on them,and paid $400, I race cx on them and train on them, I used them in Battenkill...
05-06-10, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,022
Posted By irish pat

C'mon guys, he wasn't that good, he was just...

C'mon guys, he wasn't that good, he was just better than everyone else, :/
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-10, 08:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,656
Posted By irish pat

You may need to adjust the screws, check out the...

You may need to adjust the screws, check out the park tool website about that, it can be tricky doing the right screw, when I first did it, I made it worse and ruined the cables by trying to fix it,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-10, 06:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,524
Posted By irish pat

Yeah, if I had the cash to drop 50k on a car, I...

Yeah, if I had the cash to drop 50k on a car, I would not feel bad about spending 10k+ on a bicycle, I spend more time on it. It wouldn't be that bike however. Hell, there are lots of guys in here...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-10, 10:30 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,344
Posted By irish pat

HTFU, you get acclimated to it. I rode for an...

HTFU, you get acclimated to it. I rode for an hour yesterday in 10 deg weather, If I am going out for longer, I will use toe warmers. Yesterday, I wore a balaclave, an underarmor base layer, a lined...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-10, 07:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,346
Posted By irish pat

true that!! lol

true that!! lol
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-10, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By irish pat

I agree with you about the hills, I definitely...

I agree with you about the hills, I definitely live in a hilly area, at the base of the gunks. I generally like to spin more in the early season until I get enough base miles, the compact on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By irish pat

Thanks, I will check out Jenson. If it were a...

Thanks, I will check out Jenson. If it were a regular road bike I would not get a compact, but since it's gonna be for cx as well I will put a compact on. Most cx bikes come with 48or 46/34. I use a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By irish pat

looking for a crankset

I am building a new cx bike, I have most things that I need, except for the crankset. It will mostly be used as a rain/training bike. I don't know if I should go with a compact crank? Any suggestions...
01-24-10, 03:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,479
Posted By irish pat

There's supposed to be protection from a...

There's supposed to be protection from a tragedy-of-the-commons situation by race promoters, but these Battenkill guys seem to really greed the money and every extra field is that much more.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,568
Posted By irish pat

this is a picture of what I got this year, ...

this is a picture of what I got this year,


they could have saved their money and regifted the same thing they got me last year.
11-15-09, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,327
Posted By irish pat

I have 2 wired powertaps that I bought used. I...

I have 2 wired powertaps that I bought used. I picked up the newer sl one for $500 with 3 harnesses and 2.4ghz hr strap. For twice that price I could have bought a wireless-not worth it to me. I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 13,470
Posted By irish pat

I bought my ex a nice solitaire with a baguette...

I bought my ex a nice solitaire with a baguette on either side, she wanted something that wouldn't stand out from her finger too much. I got a .54ct center stone with the outside measurements of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,324
Posted By irish pat

This is what I'm saying, if it were a faulty...

This is what I'm saying, if it were a faulty part, it would also show itself when you are on a fast descent.

I find that when I exert myself more in a sprint, I need to be very careful about...
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