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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-29-21, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 480,582
Posted By LSUFANDAN

When I got my Diverge I was such a bike noob that...

When I got my Diverge I was such a bike noob that I didn't think I needed a helmet. I wasn't going very fast. Always just wore my baseball cap backwards. I rode a full year without a helmet. As I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 537,239
Posted By LSUFANDAN

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Sunset bike ride by the mighty Red River
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-21, 08:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,535
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I have a Diverge with shimano grx 810 and a...

I have a Diverge with shimano grx 810 and a Tarmac with SRAM Rival eTap AXS. I like the sram setup overall better but agree with everyone else when I say the shimano brakes are better.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-21, 11:57 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,924
Posted By LSUFANDAN

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Full bike with wheels still on the bike in the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,924
Posted By LSUFANDAN

One thing I love about my 2019 Civic Type R is...

One thing I love about my 2019 Civic Type R is that my bike fits in the car with the back seats folded down. I can load everything up and go to work without worrying about someone messing with my...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-21, 06:30 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,620
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I have a 2022 Tarmac SL7 Comp with the Sram Rival...

I have a 2022 Tarmac SL7 Comp with the Sram Rival eTap AXS and love it. Its not a S-Works but I don't really need that much bike. I am slowly going to upgrade parts that I want to upgrade. I already...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-21, 09:31 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,678
Posted By LSUFANDAN

When I got my bike computer(Wahoo Element Roam) I...

When I got my bike computer(Wahoo Element Roam) I decided to get a Wahoo TICKR X heart rate monitor also. I never really used heart rate on rides. I just used my Apple watch to track my rides before....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-21, 08:59 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 10,389
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I had my first bike accident the 2nd time I took...

I had my first bike accident the 2nd time I took out my brand new 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Comp($5000 bike with Roval CL50 carbon wheels). I went out on a day with a chance of rain and got caught...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-21, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 561
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I just got a 2022 Tarmac SL7 Comp with Rival eTap...

I just got a 2022 Tarmac SL7 Comp with Rival eTap AXS and like it so far. I read that its heavy but I can upgrade it over time. I wanted to use the Tarmac on my indoor trainer so I already ordered a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-21, 05:48 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 25,660
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I prefer Specialized for some reason. Trek...

I prefer Specialized for some reason. Trek styling is just too much for me. I currently have a Diverge and Tarmac lol. I looked at all the major brands before I made my purchases and just like the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-21, 05:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,265
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I live near dallas, tx and look at facebook...

I live near dallas, tx and look at facebook market place often. Your biggest issue is going to be finding a bike in your size used. I am 6'1" and rarely see size 58 or 61 road bikes. I personally...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-21, 12:14 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,162
Posted By LSUFANDAN

My first bike was a gravel bike. I went with a...

My first bike was a gravel bike. I went with a Specialized Diverge. I currently run Roval cl50 wheels with GP5000 tires tubeless. I have a 2nd wheelset with the original tires that came with the bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,974
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I went with a 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp...

I went with a 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon because I wanted to just have one versatile bike. That being said I haven't used it on anything other than the road. No off-road or gravel riding in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 17,757
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I actually went out today and had 2 close calls...

I actually went out today and had 2 close calls on the same spot.

I had a kid fall off his bike. I felt really bad about it but I did everything I could to avoid it. I said on your left before I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-20, 08:40 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 17,757
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I always follow rules 1 and 2 for sure. I say on...

I always follow rules 1 and 2 for sure. I say on your left before passing. I actually seem to scare people sometimes. Not intentionally but I have noticed people jump off the bike/walk path.

Part...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-20, 08:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,644
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I have the 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon...

I have the 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon with 2x drivetrain. I’m 6’1” and weigh 175 pounds. I went with the size 58. I think it fits great but I’m not a pro with bike fits. I purchased it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-30-20, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 316,515
Posted By LSUFANDAN

Just changed up my 2021 Specialized Comp Carbon....

Just changed up my 2021 Specialized Comp Carbon. Got some shimano xtr spd pedals with a nice pair of specialized shoes to go with them. Took the 38mm gravel tires off and put some 32mm Continental...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-30-20, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,016
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I just did exactly what you did. I noticed I’m...

I just did exactly what you did. I noticed I’m doing mostly road riding so I took off the 38mm gravel tires that came with my 2021 Diverge and put on some 32mm GP5000 road tires. There are some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-20, 07:18 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 28,528
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I just put some shimano spd xtr clipless pedals...

I just put some shimano spd xtr clipless pedals on my 2021 Specialized Diverge and it seems to help me go faster. Definitely looks cooler lol.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-20, 06:54 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,451
Posted By LSUFANDAN

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Clipless pedals and Continental GP5000 tires almost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,451
Posted By LSUFANDAN

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Switched to SPD clipless pedals and replaced the 38mm gravel tires for some 32mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-20, 10:12 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,451
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I own a 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon and...

I own a 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon and have been riding for less than a month. Im another new cyclist that went with a gravel bike for my first bike. I’m doing about 14 mile rides so far....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-20, 10:57 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,150
Posted By LSUFANDAN

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2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-20, 10:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,735
Posted By LSUFANDAN

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Both of my favorite new toys :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-20, 10:33 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 16,992
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I just got a 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon...

I just got a 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon as my first bike because I like all the cool little gadgets on the bike lol. Future Shock 2.0 and the little SWAT storage door are cool. I like the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-20, 10:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,534
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I just bought a 2021 Spealized Diverge Comp...

I just bought a 2021 Spealized Diverge Comp Carbon and Im rocking jogging shoes with flat pedals lol. Not ready for clipless yet. Only had one person call me a newb.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-20, 10:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,735
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I went a little crazy and got a 2021 Spealized...

I went a little crazy and got a 2021 Spealized Diverge Comp Carbon. I know its probably not as good of a road bike as the Giant Defy and for the $3800 price I could have got the 2020 Defy Advanced...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,735
Posted By LSUFANDAN

I went in a different direction and spent a...

I went in a different direction and spent a little more money than I wanted to spend but oh well. I got a 2021 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon. Friend I will be riding with said a gravel bike would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By LSUFANDAN

Buying a Bike Online Questions?

Just wondering how this works. I know the forums prefer people to go to a local LBS and try bikes out. I agree that is a sound policy. Buying a bike online is kind of like buying a car without a test...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,735
Posted By LSUFANDAN

Ive seen your bike on the forums. I love that...

Ive seen your bike on the forums. I love that beautiful Wine Purple color. Might be my favorite color so far. I still like the Giant Defy look a little more than any other style so far.

I called...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-20, 08:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,735
Posted By LSUFANDAN

What do you guys think about the Trek Domane SL...

What do you guys think about the Trek Domane SL 5? Seems a little more expensive than Giant Defy Advanced 2. Both endurance with comfort in mind. Different technology(IsoSpeed). Seems like Trek is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,735
Posted By LSUFANDAN

Now I seem to be leaning towards that 2020 Giant...

Now I seem to be leaning towards that 2020 Giant Defy Advanced 2 for $2450. 2019 will only work if I can find one used. Probably wait around for that 20% discount you say they offer from time to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-20, 10:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,735
Posted By LSUFANDAN

Thanks for the advice. That Giant and Allez both...

Thanks for the advice. That Giant and Allez both look nice. Never really looked at the Giant bikes. Maybe I should be looking at endurance bikes more?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,735
Posted By LSUFANDAN

First Bike Advice New Member?

How do I start lol? This is my first post. I guess I'll start by saying that Im 43 years old and really into fitness. Im 6'1" and weigh about 170lbs. I go to the gym 3 to 4 times a week and do cardio...
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