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Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 349
Posted By 6thElement

*I may have a used set of Mk2's with all parts...

*I may have a used set of Mk2's with all parts still included sitting on my parts shelf if anyone has an interest for the cost of postage in the US.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 60,669
Posted By 6thElement

Not sure which you've bought. It took me a while...

Not sure which you've bought. It took me a while to track down somewhere with the SRAM one still in stock which has the extra grub screw to stop it getting pushed inwards. A random small shop in TN...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 60,669
Posted By 6thElement

I don't recall my 11 speed Red Etap ever dropping...

I don't recall my 11 speed Red Etap ever dropping the chain to the inside for the 5 years I had that bike. My new build this year with 12 speed Red AXS kept dropping to the inside, so I tracked down...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 349
Posted By 6thElement

I was going to suggest the Crud Roadracers, but I...

I was going to suggest the Crud Roadracers, but I see we've worked out that solution already :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 482
Posted By 6thElement

I was going to suggest just looking for a 10...

I was going to suggest just looking for a 10 speed Force version. I'm still running my 10 speed Force groupo from 2007 on one of my bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,444
Posted By 6thElement

https://www.hambini.com/lightbicycle-falcon-pro-ar...

https://www.hambini.com/lightbicycle-falcon-pro-ar465-wheels-ideal-for-gravel-use/

edit: link just to highlight the rims. Mine are build with DT 240 EXP's and cx-rays.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,444
Posted By 6thElement

I believe it's the wavy profile which diminishes...

I believe it's the wavy profile which diminishes the wind impact, but I can highly recommend the AR465's, those AR56's don't seem to have it. The 565's do....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,444
Posted By 6thElement

If you've got the older R45 LB rims, look at...

If you've got the older R45 LB rims, look at updating to some of their newer offerings. I had the R45's on my previous Cervelo and didn't like them in strong winds at all. Currently have their AR465...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 781
Posted By 6thElement

I can see you've resolved the issue, I was about...

I can see you've resolved the issue, I was about to reply that I had a Moto from BD in 2007 and it came with a 27.2mm Ritchey post.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 894
Posted By 6thElement

Run 30mm Conti's or eat less pies.

Run 30mm Conti's or eat less pies.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,518
Posted By 6thElement

I used the same expander in my recent frameset...

I used the same expander in my recent frameset build that came with an ENVE fork, rather than using the included ENVE plug.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,526
Posted By 6thElement

I was on 240's with their R45 rims for ~5 years...

I was on 240's with their R45 rims for ~5 years running 25mm GP5000's tubeless. I just built a new bike recently and got 240 EXP's with their new AR465 rims which have a wavy profile. Running 28mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,214
Posted By 6thElement

I would have said take a look at the Canyon...

I would have said take a look at the Canyon Endurace, but others have already said the same :)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,812
Posted By 6thElement

I was waiting to see where you'd hit 58 near...

I was waiting to see where you'd hit 58 near Golden, wasn't expecting the activity to be Bama :D
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,812
Posted By 6thElement

Had to brake for the car in front today, 49.8mph...

Had to brake for the car in front today, 49.8mph on my Garmin max for the ride :D
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 359,894
Posted By 6thElement

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,785
Posted By 6thElement

I don't Zwift, but do you have it set to 100%...

I don't Zwift, but do you have it set to 100% realistic for the climbs?

Rouvy is definitely tough going on the steep stuff, over 10% I'm standing and grinding away with my 28T rear cog.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,785
Posted By 6thElement

I'm at 19k ft of vert this past week all on Rouvy...

I'm at 19k ft of vert this past week all on Rouvy due to the weather. Trying to avoid the final ride I need to do to complete the GCN challenge as it's 10% most of the way up. I tend to use all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,785
Posted By 6thElement

Climb lots on Rouvy, anywhere in the world I feel...

Climb lots on Rouvy, anywhere in the world I feel like riding.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 9,408
Posted By 6thElement

You stated you needed a 9-speed wheelset to...

You stated you needed a 9-speed wheelset to replace the ALX wheels. I was merely pointing out that you didn't need to confine yourself to an older 9-speed wheelset, when any modern 11 speed wheelset...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 9,408
Posted By 6thElement

You don't need to look for a 9-speed wheelset...

You don't need to look for a 9-speed wheelset necessarily, you can fit a 9 speed cassette onto an 11 speed freehub, it might just need a small spacer behind the cassette when you install it.

See...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-23, 10:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,905
Posted By 6thElement

https://www.elite-it.com/en/products/bottle-cages/...

https://www.elite-it.com/en/products/bottle-cages/fibre-reinforced-material-frp/custom-race-plus
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 359,894
Posted By 6thElement

Mounting those GP 5000 TL's on those Lightbicycle...

Mounting those GP 5000 TL's on those Lightbicycle rims is a pain in the posterior.

That photo was from early 2020 as we finished the build, so I'm not sure if the current tyres are better aligned...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,230
Posted By 6thElement

What brand of brakes? Shimano MTB brakes...

What brand of brakes?

Shimano MTB brakes have a reputation of eventually leaking fluid past the caliper piston seals. Not sure if the road calipers have the same "feature".
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 359,894
Posted By 6thElement

My wife's Colnago CLX Evo, also not expensive...

My wife's Colnago CLX Evo, also not expensive while they still made them. We built this in early 2020, only change since then is it has the matching power meter....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-03-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 88,029
Posted By 6thElement

I can't find anything newer than this thread. I...

I can't find anything newer than this thread. I love the look of the Post Carry for my wife's Colnago.

But what are people with integrated one-piece cockpits using? I'm likely buying a new bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 395,505
Posted By 6thElement

I've had R45's F+R on DT 240's with 25mm GP...

I've had R45's F+R on DT 240's with 25mm GP 5000's for the last 5 years. The only time wind has bothered me is on fast mountain descents when it's gusty. Wife has been on R35/R45 F+R for the last 4...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-23, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 785
Posted By 6thElement

Not having their documentaries to watch on the...

Not having their documentaries to watch on the trainer will be a loss too.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,812
Posted By 6thElement

Nudged 50mph many times, over 40mph almost every...

Nudged 50mph many times, over 40mph almost every ride.

Tempted to go to a semi-compact from a compact on my next build to give me a bit more top end.

edit: Looks like 46.7mph was my high speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,625
Posted By 6thElement

I'd been wondering if there was water at the...

I'd been wondering if there was water at the campsite in the summer, as I'd never used the Lodge. I've only ever climbed to the top of then Evans when starting at Echo Lake starting with enough for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,772
Posted By 6thElement

That's probably the max PSI if using hookless...

That's probably the max PSI if using hookless rims tubeless.

I'm at 80/85 on 25mm tyres tubeless and weigh ~170ish

Here's a good site to check for a suggested starting point on pressures....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-23, 09:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 862
Posted By 6thElement

La Sal loop may also not be doable then depending...

La Sal loop may also not be doable then depending on the spring weather.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,738
Posted By 6thElement

Is the crank part of the Shimano recall?

Is the crank part of the Shimano recall?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,107
Posted By 6thElement

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/875x140/screenshot_2022_12_31_175120_5d0a8a9e92096dfb776825bc2a7fe947d14a5b65.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-21, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By 6thElement

Those were the pads that came with the brakes -...

Those were the pads that came with the brakes - when the groupset was new in boxes. The replacement correct model of pads also sit too high.

Tried fitting a 160mm rotor in the rear, definitely no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-28-21, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By 6thElement

The frame only has clearance for a 140mm at the...

The frame only has clearance for a 140mm at the back according to specifications. It definitely doesn't have much extra space next to the seat stay for a bigger rotor. I might have to do a rotor swap...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-21, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By 6thElement

Colnago CLX - SRAM Force AXS flat mount caliper issue.

Discovered a problem with the front and rear calipers on my wife's road bike, Colnago CLX disc and SRAM Force AXS setup. The bike is 160mm front, 140mm rear rotors, flat mount calipers.

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-19, 10:28 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 22,105
Posted By 6thElement

Enve list lower pressures for their starting...

Enve list lower pressures for their starting points for road tubeless.

3/4's down this page:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-11, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 885
Posted By 6thElement

Same.

Same.
Forum: Touring
09-28-10, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 867
Posted By 6thElement

I might have to borrow these suggestions too :)

I might have to borrow these suggestions too :)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-10, 07:46 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 72,551
Posted By 6thElement

Love that Half Dome in the background.

Love that Half Dome in the background.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-30-10, 05:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 749
Posted By 6thElement

Love my 705 for its road navigation abilities and...

Love my 705 for its road navigation abilities and its topo abilities for off-road.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-11-10, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 910
Posted By 6thElement

Technically the riding isn't hard compared to...

Technically the riding isn't hard compared to many other MTB 100's, the altitude is what makes it tough.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-07-10, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,277
Posted By 6thElement

Any idea how many fulll 705 charges you can get...

Any idea how many fulll 705 charges you can get out of a pair of batteries?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-05-10, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 910
Posted By 6thElement

It was tough to get into, the Lance effect has...

It was tough to get into, the Lance effect has multiplied that difficulty exponentially.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-02-10, 05:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,025
Posted By 6thElement

How do you manage to do 100 miles with less than...

How do you manage to do 100 miles with less than 4000ft of climbing?? :D

April done, 200KM.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-28-10, 08:45 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,025
Posted By 6thElement

Checked off March solo again yesterday, 3 down, 9...

Checked off March solo again yesterday, 3 down, 9 to go :eek:
Forum: Touring
03-13-10, 10:24 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 16,936
Posted By 6thElement

I thought I recognised those bikes, then I read...

I thought I recognised those bikes, then I read your name Mr Self Propelled:D
Forum: Touring
03-12-10, 04:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,116
Posted By 6thElement

Ditto on the CT-5. I find it almost impossible to...

Ditto on the CT-5. I find it almost impossible to get enough leverage with the multitool chain breakers.

Depending on what/where I'm riding there's normally a spare powerlink and couple of links...
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