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Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,114
Posted By Jrasero

485g just for a frame is a massive amount of...

485g just for a frame is a massive amount of weight especially since this is a lightweight climbing bike that doesn't prioritize aero. The fact that trek is marketing the SL line as a climbing bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,105
Posted By Jrasero

Sorry for the confusion, SRAM AXS is electronic...

Sorry for the confusion, SRAM AXS is electronic only, but I was saying it still weighs about 250 more than SRAM's previous 22 HRD (Mechanical), so unlike Shimano where their Di2 actually slightly...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,105
Posted By Jrasero

You are correct for Shimano. I am a SRAM AXS guy...

You are correct for Shimano. I am a SRAM AXS guy and that's not true though. SRAM AXS is about 250g heavier but that's also because SRAM 22 HRD was even lighter than Shimano 8000-9000 series
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,114
Posted By Jrasero

Without a doubt a bad value but Trek is not known...

Without a doubt a bad value but Trek is not known for their weights. IMO if OP cared about weight they should have gotten a Specialized and I am not even talking about a SWORKS since the Trek Domane...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,114
Posted By Jrasero

BTW the standard Emonda frameset is a joke. The...

BTW the standard Emonda frameset is a joke. The SL Disc frame weighs 1245g while their Emonda ALR DIsc 1257g especially considering these are climbing frames. The SLR while light is still 760g and is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,105
Posted By Jrasero

I personally don't know since so much of the...

I personally don't know since so much of the accepted tech is really trickle down from the pros so stuff like ebikes, internal gear hubs, and run flat 3D printed tires all sound cool but will never...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,114
Posted By Jrasero

as some other people have stated that's assuming...

as some other people have stated that's assuming that the pedals also weigh 360g, but either way I doubt the pedals are anything or than 50g over the manufacture stated weight.

Are you sure you...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,105
Posted By Jrasero

In theory yes, but at the end of the day we are...

In theory yes, but at the end of the day we are dealing with bikes and it would be insane to reinvent the wheel. At a certain point we see all of these incremental increase because like in computer...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,105
Posted By Jrasero

Modern mechanical is good as it ever has been but...

Modern mechanical is good as it ever has been but on the other hand we are going into peak an electronic shifting era where battery, shifting speed, app control, price, and weight is drastically...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,633
Posted By Jrasero

You are right it really depends on what type of...

You are right it really depends on what type of riding you are doing that's why I will never say rim brakes have no place in modern bikes, however maybe this is just consumer anxiety but I hate the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,633
Posted By Jrasero

I agree but this is where the debate of, does...

I agree but this is where the debate of, does weight really matter comes in and what benefit is there to a 12lb-13lb bike? I own an Aethos Fact 10r and even at 14.6lbs with pedals, cages, and mounts...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,633
Posted By Jrasero

lol, no one is debating that rim brakes in the...

lol, no one is debating that rim brakes in the right conditions are right up there with disc brakes but the issue is when rims brakes are used in dusty and especially wet/icy conditions the track...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,633
Posted By Jrasero

Outdated in terms of braking performance and...

Outdated in terms of braking performance and safety compared to disc brakes sure. Outdated in terms of what big brands names still produce rim brake carbon wheels unless you are going direct to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 861
Posted By Jrasero

For 600 euro yes, not sure what else you can find...

For 600 euro yes, not sure what else you can find locally with 105 in good shape.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 424
Posted By Jrasero

ICAN are good. A course they have different...

ICAN are good. A course they have different levels of wheels which might dictate quality to some degree, but for most people I have heard them claim they are bomb proof. For me they are a great...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,357
Posted By Jrasero

I have the Silca Matone and the Matone Grande and...

I have the Silca Matone and the Matone Grande and I will say I use the Matone 95% of the time. It's well made, sleek, small, stable, and in the regular Matone I can fit a small multi tool, quick...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,078
Posted By Jrasero

You are also running a pretty wide internal width...

You are also running a pretty wide internal width since most road wheels are still at 19mm-21mm.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,423,321
Posted By Jrasero

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1613/img_5116_513e8fde84718730656c525840c63da4a84b02f1.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,332
Posted By Jrasero

I would suggest getting a small portable hand...

I would suggest getting a small portable hand pump but I personally use a portable mini electric pump that fits right into my saddle bag with two TPU spares and a bunch of other stuff
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,332
Posted By Jrasero

I have been running RideNow 36g and even 19g TPU...

I have been running RideNow 36g and even 19g TPU tubes for 2 years now with two flats and one that had a defective valve. At sub $12 now via Amazon per tube, I am not sure why you would pay up for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,110
Posted By Jrasero

lol it's like he didn't even read your original...

lol it's like he didn't even read your original post
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,520
Posted By Jrasero

okay boomer

okay boomer
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,520
Posted By Jrasero

How demented and odd do cyclists have to be to...

How demented and odd do cyclists have to be to take this much time and effort to write cycling fanfiction while promoting disc brake propaganda with notes of Chad-ism and cycling through overplayed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,107
Posted By Jrasero

I actually totally disagree. One we have plenty...

I actually totally disagree. One we have plenty of choices for e-commerce sites whether it be EBAY, AliExpress, Temu, NewEgg for electronics, Walmart, Target, Rakuten and more that work on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,184
Posted By Jrasero

I said this before, but believe the Tarmac SL 8...

I said this before, but believe the Tarmac SL 8 is the best race bike for most people. We can argue whether you align with Specialized's ethos, if the Tarmac is overpriced, or resale value compared...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,107
Posted By Jrasero

I have been a retail buyer going on 15 years but...

I have been a retail buyer going on 15 years but I simply disagree. I am fine if you want to support LBS and I understand if a store doesn't want to eat in their margins or just start taking massive...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,184
Posted By Jrasero

Redesign is a very loose term for this bike. All...

Redesign is a very loose term for this bike. All of the gains are mostly on the Advanced SL bikes with the integrated seat mast, plus they are running the CADEX Max 40 wheels with the unibody carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,107
Posted By Jrasero

I think this is a terrific deal. These were $2900...

I think this is a terrific deal. These were $2900 and I am seeing these for $1845 before tax or shipping.

While you could take a swing at the used market in my problem there are a couple downfalls...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,522
Posted By Jrasero

Well it depends if Tiagra is all you will ever...

Well it depends if Tiagra is all you will ever need. If that's the case save the money and get the color you want. During the pandemic and the bike bike shortage, I really wanted an Ultegra Di2...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 21,687
Posted By Jrasero

I am not going to take one high profile hookless...

I am not going to take one high profile hookless blowout as the end all be all way of saying I told you so to all the hookless fans, but IMO hookless is simply stupid. Hookless does NOTHING for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,431
Posted By Jrasero

aluminum is soft, that's why is crumbles and...

aluminum is soft, that's why is crumbles and eventually fatigues but still is a great choice. I am not saying Carbon or Ti is superior, but I think it depends on the rider's wants and discipline.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,431
Posted By Jrasero

Without a doubt wrong

Without a doubt wrong
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,431
Posted By Jrasero

Anything can break and I am not insane and think...

Anything can break and I am not insane and think that Ti is lifetime frame that I will pass down like some people do, but the chances it “breaks” compared to a carbon bike from over torquing, chain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,431
Posted By Jrasero

I never got to ride a Moots or Seven but I have...

I never got to ride a Moots or Seven but I have owned a couple Litespeeds and a Lynskey and I can say Titanium is great but appeal is very niche. For me Titanium is a great gravel bike or endurance...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,327
Posted By Jrasero

I mean yes and no. It really depends on how much...

I mean yes and no. It really depends on how much time you spend accelerating at lower speeds where aerodynamics matter less and to your point at higher speeds 25mph+ aerodynamics will start to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,729
Posted By Jrasero

28mm IMO in 2024 should be the standard...

28mm IMO in 2024 should be the standard especially if you are on a 21mm internal since aero wise it's the most flush. However, I am starting to see more and more 23mm-25mm internal width wheels and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,014
Posted By Jrasero

I don't know what's crazier the new UCI rule or...

I don't know what's crazier the new UCI rule or that those 40cm Cross Wing bars have a 33cm hood to hood measurement, Jesus... lol
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,014
Posted By Jrasero

technically yes is could make breathing slightly...

technically yes is could make breathing slightly harder but no more than being in an aero position. So on a five mile route width narrow handlebars it will be 4 seconds faster than wider ones,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,327
Posted By Jrasero

I am a big Chinese Direct to consumer wheel guy....

I am a big Chinese Direct to consumer wheel guy. Winspace Hypers, Elite Wheels Drive Series, and 9Velo LV 2.0 and CD 2.0 Series are some of my favorite. Hypers are $1500 but have a 10% coupon but are...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,047
Posted By Jrasero

If I am driving and then riding I bring my Ryobi...

If I am driving and then riding I bring my Ryobi One+ EZClean and use the 2L bottle adapter and spray my bike down where I am riding. I normally bring two 2L bottles of clean water but only use one...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,007
Posted By Jrasero

[QUOTE=Jon_g2;23117851]I honestly could not be...

[QUOTE=Jon_g2;23117851]I honestly could not be more in love with how this bike turned out

Reserve 40/44s with Reserve fillmore valves
30c Grand Prix 5000 s tr
Enve aero handlebars
Galfer 160mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 357,494
Posted By Jrasero

oh please lol the only milk I give out is to your...

oh please lol the only milk I give out is to your mother.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 357,494
Posted By Jrasero

I don't think this is a forum problem but really...

I don't think this is a forum problem but really a cycling culture problem that is only being propelled by forums like this
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 357,494
Posted By Jrasero

Yeah and it was terrible. As someone who also...

Yeah and it was terrible. As someone who also played baseball growing up it's fine at the amature level when everyone should be well rounded, but when you are at the 1% of your sport/profession...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 357,494
Posted By Jrasero

which submission has bent spokes?

which submission has bent spokes?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 357,494
Posted By Jrasero

The one with the butthole and Nascar decals? nah...

The one with the butthole and Nascar decals? nah lol
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 357,494
Posted By Jrasero

Again just because something is a rule or the way...

Again just because something is a rule or the way it "always" has been doesn't make it right. We could get into a more philosophical debate about this that extends to abortion, gambling, or whatever...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 357,494
Posted By Jrasero

For Filipinos beauty pageants are like a...

For Filipinos beauty pageants are like a professional sport, thus I have watched my fair share of pageants plus a few of my former girlfriends did pageants and again while the swimwear is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 357,494
Posted By Jrasero

all the time Just because it's a rule...

all the time

Just because it's a rule doesn't make it not stupid. For years pitchers had to hit in the NL, but as a society we have progressed. I am making the argument that they antiquated bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 357,494
Posted By Jrasero

Understandable, just my way of peacefully saying...

Understandable, just my way of peacefully saying I object to this thread while semi trolling
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