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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 302
Posted By mattscq

Kysrium SL Tubeless?

So I'm thinking of getting a used set of Kysrium SLs probably mid 2000s era. They don't have spoke holes as is typical of a lot of Mavic rims and I was wondering if it's possible to run them tubeless...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-19-22, 08:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,329
Posted By mattscq

Helpful photo! Yeah, it's not so much a...

Helpful photo!

Yeah, it's not so much a comfort thing than a confidence thing. The Ultimate geometry is already a little twitchy (responsive handling!) with its short wheelbase and low front end...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-22, 09:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,771
Posted By mattscq

Battery anxiety on Di2 is not really a thing for...

Battery anxiety on Di2 is not really a thing for me. I ride my bike not irregularly (maybe a few thousand miles a year) and charge it every few months. I've only had one time when my front mech...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,329
Posted By mattscq

So old thread but I guess it still pops up if I...

So old thread but I guess it still pops up if I Google the topic but the update:

I haven't really done much gravel but I did get 32mm Gravelking knobbies which fit with a bit of room to spare. 32...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-21, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 304
Posted By mattscq

I didn’t notice anything off when I examined the...

I didn’t notice anything off when I examined the chain passing through. I topped off the lube and will try again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 304
Posted By mattscq

Brompton 2s clicking

Hello,

I have a 2 speed brompton I haven’t used in awhile but I recently replaced the chain. I matched the chain links by counting them so I’m pretty sure the chain length is correct.

It’s...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,257
Posted By mattscq

Colnago New Logo?

I've noticed this a couple of times but I couldn't find it on their website or anywhere else but it looks like there's a new logotype for Colnago on some of the UAE team bikes. What's going on? Not...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-23-21, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,289
Posted By mattscq

Brompton Speed Change

I have a standard 2s Brompton from 2018 (I think?) but the gearing should be 54T x 12/16. It's been fine but I think I'd like to make it a little speedier. Generally what are the pro/cons of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-21, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 400
Posted By mattscq

Frameset Suggestions

Hello All,

So I took upgraded my wheels from my bike awhile back and put some 32mm Gravelkings on them just because I could fit the onto my road frame and figured I'd be able to try some light...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 758
Posted By mattscq

Disc Brake Cleaner

This is probably not super necessary and it'd probably be a blue-moon type situation but occasionally I want to get that road grit off of my disc calipers. It's also just helpful for checking my pads...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,047
Posted By mattscq

It's funny that a lot of people think I'm doing...

It's funny that a lot of people think I'm doing this only because I care about what other people think but I know nobody cares. It's entirely for myself. I'm not concerned about the resale issue...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-21, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,047
Posted By mattscq

Oh no, there's more than 2mm above my stem, it's...

Oh no, there's more than 2mm above my stem, it's 2 spacers. A thought is also if you were to stack all the spacers in below the stem, the top cap would be flush anyway.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-21, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,047
Posted By mattscq

Canyon flush top cap?

So in all of Canyon's marketing material, probably for the sake of looking cool, all their bikes show a slammed stem with a flush top cap. I've finally dialed in my fit and I would like to clean up...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 506
Posted By mattscq

Wahoo Elemnt Mini Weirdness

So I myself have an Elemnt Bolt which has worked flawlessly but I bought a Mini for my partner since I found a pretty good deal on one.

It seems to behave strangely. I know it needs to be tethered...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-20, 09:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,146
Posted By mattscq

I mean when I'm out on the road, I do have the...

I mean when I'm out on the road, I do have the usual stops (traffic lights etc.) and I go get up now and again if I need a boost. I'm terrible out of the saddle (I can't seem to stand up for more...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-20, 07:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,146
Posted By mattscq

The Art of Sitting - How often do you pause or stand?

I've got this sneaking suspicion my fit or my saddle is off. I've had my road bike for just a bit over a year now and after a few thousand miles on it, I'm wondering if it's my saddle/fit or me.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-20, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By mattscq

You are correct. I just did 2 hours on the turbo...

You are correct. I just did 2 hours on the turbo in total today at a low power output and my legs actually feel better than before. Oddly some tiredness in my neck and hands though which I haven't...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By mattscq

So I made a bad mistake of trying to jog...

So I made a bad mistake of trying to jog yesterday (only for 25 minutes at a staggeringly epic pace of 13 mins/mile) but having not run in forever, I definitely felt it. Cardio was fine (thanks...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By mattscq

To an extent. It's early on the challenge right...

To an extent. It's early on the challenge right now so everybody is still gathering bonus points (one tricky thing is you have no idea what bonuses people have already gathered) but there is a finite...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-20, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By mattscq

I wish. I goes on for weeks until Dec 3.

I wish. I goes on for weeks until Dec 3.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-20, 07:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By mattscq

I don't have kids and I don't have to commute...

I don't have kids and I don't have to commute anymore and I'm lucky that my office is pretty respectful of our schedules. Also helps that I'm not high up enough to have people emailing me at random...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By mattscq

Ultraenduranceish Advice

So my office has a fitness challenge but to be inclusive, it's time based as some people don't have the hardware to track things like heartrate, pace etc. This is fine and well and the more people...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-20, 07:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,158
Posted By mattscq

I've bought cleats from eBay shippers from China....

I've bought cleats from eBay shippers from China. They're like $9 a set vs. $30 and they take forever to get here but they look legit and are more durable than the off brand generics anyway. I'm not...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-16-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,705
Posted By mattscq

Wait, don't tell me you're one of those weirdos...

Wait, don't tell me you're one of those weirdos who carries water bottles in their dumbbell cages.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-20, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 585
Posted By mattscq

Disc Wheel Curiosity

A thought came to my head and I tried to Google the answer but haven't quite found any images or explanations—not helped at all by how confusing disc wheel means now (since a lot of results think I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-16-20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,329
Posted By mattscq

As an update: I have been running 32mm...

As an update: I have been running 32mm Gravelkings (the knobby ones) and it works! In fact I probably could've put 35s in. Wheels are still 700c.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-14-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By mattscq

Good question: I just revised my first post but...

Good question: I just revised my first post but my wheels are TA but I think they can be converted though apparently QR isn't as good of an idea for discs? I did notice that QR frames are a lot...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-14-20, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By mattscq

Gravel/Commuter Budgetish Build

I have a spare set of wheels set up with 32mm Gravelking tires and 160mm rotors that were once my road bike wheels. I originally set them up to do the occasional off-roading but now I'm thinking that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-20, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 876
Posted By mattscq

I might just try that. What is a possible cause...

I might just try that. What is a possible cause for a micro pinhole?

Question for everyone:

How many patches do you usually do on a tube before you give up on it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-20, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 876
Posted By mattscq

How do you snug it down? It was tightened all the...

How do you snug it down? It was tightened all the way.

A development: I put the tube back in and reset the tire. While I was pumping I noticed the pressure wouldn't go past like 20 psi and I heard...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 876
Posted By mattscq

Mystery flat???

So I went for my usual loop today and at the end of it I realized my front wheel had gone flat. Not a huge problem since I had a patch kit and was close to home so I decided to walk home and swap out...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-20, 10:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,666
Posted By mattscq

One thing to consider is if you're getting new...

One thing to consider is if you're getting new wheels, they'll be rim brake wheels and if your goal is to eventually go disc, the sunk cost is not insignificant, seeing how wheels are so expensive.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-20, 10:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,945
Posted By mattscq

Losing body weight does reduce your frontal area;...

Losing body weight does reduce your frontal area; therefore more aero.
Losing bike weight tends to mean less aero optimized frames.
Either way, neither makes a difference with my FTP of an Easybake...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-20, 09:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,666
Posted By mattscq

Wouldn't the most budget option to be just to...

Wouldn't the most budget option to be just to swap the mech out if it's shifting performance you're not happy with?

I would imagine than getting a new set of wheels + an entire modern groupset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,665
Posted By mattscq

Well, I'd either change her bike to take 160 or...

Well, I'd either change her bike to take 160 or mine to take 140, but I have 2 wheelsets already set up with 160. A 140 rotor wouldn't be too bad cost wise. Good point on the adjustments needed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-20, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,665
Posted By mattscq

140mm to 160mm Rotor on direct mount road bike adapter

Hey,

So here's the situation. My partner's got a 140mm rear rotor and I have a 160mm rear rotor. We both run 11 speed and I figured it might be fun to be able to share wheelsets now and again....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-23-20, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By mattscq

Single Pivot Side Pull Caliper Help

Hello,

So I've assembled a bike a friend bought but I can't seem to get the brakes to work properly. They are unbranded generic side pull calipers where everything is adjusted with a bolt. It's...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 888
Posted By mattscq

It looks like a new one is MSRP $1079 and my...

It looks like a new one is MSRP $1079 and my friend who has had 2 Jamises have always managed to get a big discount on them by doing a little digging around eBay/local sellers. I don't know what the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-20, 08:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By mattscq

Do you apply it deflated?

Do you apply it deflated?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-20, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By mattscq

Repairing Minor Tire Cuts

I just got a flat today and noticed a small maybe 3-5mm cut on my tire. I'm not 100% sure if the two are related issues, but I've replaced my tube and have been fine since. Regarding the small cut,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,581
Posted By mattscq

Also, unless you find yourself under a mountain...

Also, unless you find yourself under a mountain of unpayable debt, facing foreclosure and financial ruin, I doubt when you're riding it on your favourite route, will you be thinking "wow, I really...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-20, 09:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,581
Posted By mattscq

I'm a bit of a late-comer to road cycling. The...

I'm a bit of a late-comer to road cycling. The first bike I bought as an adult after a lapse in any sort of bike-riding in years was a Brompton with 2 speeds. I briefly built up a fixie which got...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-20, 07:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,581
Posted By mattscq

You don't need electronic shifting. But...

You don't need electronic shifting.

But you'll want it!

Have you tried it out yet? If not, you really wouldn't know what you're missing which is great because frankly, it's probably not much...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,458
Posted By mattscq

I have the Ultimate CF SL which is a very similar...

I have the Ultimate CF SL which is a very similar frame with slightly lower gearing and I have absolutely no complaints. Set up was easy, support is friendly when you need it, and while I don't have...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-20, 04:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,143
Posted By mattscq

I just did my first century (102.4mi) with about...

I just did my first century (102.4mi) with about 4000ft of elevation gain/loss. The longest ride I had done before was maybe 40ish and I had originally intended to do 70 but I got rerouted a couple...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-20, 12:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 17,428
Posted By mattscq

I will also add that unless you already have a...

I will also add that unless you already have a bunch of rim brake wheels and are already well invested in rim world, I would go with discs. If you end up upgrading parts etc. over time, you'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-20, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,057
Posted By mattscq

I don't usually wear a baselayer but the most...

I don't usually wear a baselayer but the most yellowed spot is usually covered up by my bib anyway. I've emailed Rapha to see what they think. Will report back!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-20, 12:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,057
Posted By mattscq

Laundry Advice

Sure, accuse me of vanity but I figured the summers here only get hotter and hotter so I decided to get a white jersey. There was a sale on Rapha and I picked up one of their Classic II jerseys made...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-04-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,211
Posted By mattscq

I know you can change the stiffness of the shock...

I know you can change the stiffness of the shock absorber/spring at the back of the Brompton which may help to soften the ride quality a bit. 35mm on a 700c wheel would be plenty: does the small...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,716
Posted By mattscq

And yet you're looking into aero wheels… ;) ...

And yet you're looking into aero wheels… ;)

I think you'll look fine. Ride whatever you want. There will always be someone slower and blingier than you. You'll look great dropping that other guy...
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