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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-22, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 788
Posted By mcgeggy

It was strange that it just vanished the way it...

It was strange that it just vanished the way it did. But I’ve been riding without it and no issues. I wonder it it was over tightened the last time I had a full tuneup done, and maybe the threaded...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 788
Posted By mcgeggy

Stem cap came off…

I was on a ride (Cannondale Topstone Sora 2019) and noticed my stem cap was missing, somehow popped off and was lost mid ride. I ordered a new one. It’s the kind that screws on over the expander...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-19, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,148
Posted By mcgeggy

Appropriate spoke count for wheel build?

I’m in the 205-215 lb. weight range and ride mostly flat roads, occasionally hilly areas, about 80-120 miles/ week.

Looking at getting a set of “summer wheels” built from Prowheelbuilder.com,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-19, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,933
Posted By mcgeggy

Lol, surprised in a good way?

Lol, surprised in a good way?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-19, 12:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,933
Posted By mcgeggy

I think I'm liking Prowheelbuilder.com. They have...

I think I'm liking Prowheelbuilder.com. They have plenty of options and brands to choose from, also a feature where you put your weight and intended use and it will label the various selections as...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-19, 11:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,933
Posted By mcgeggy

Thanks, I had no idea. I did read some negative...

Thanks, I had no idea. I did read some negative feedback about the aluminum free hub body gouging...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,933
Posted By mcgeggy

Wheel "upgrade"

I am a 205-215 lb. rider (93-98 kg), and I'm looking to get a set of summer riding wheels for my Cannondale Synapse 105 (rim brake). Currently I have Mavic Askium wheels on the bike. I ride about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-03-19, 06:58 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,870
Posted By mcgeggy

i pre- ordered one back in November for my gravel...

i pre- ordered one back in November for my gravel bike, hopefully I’ll be receiving it in the next few weeks. I’ll report back how it compares to my H2.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-19, 12:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,394
Posted By mcgeggy

This is the best reason to get a new wheel set!

This is the best reason to get a new wheel set!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-19, 12:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,474
Posted By mcgeggy

I really wanted the 2019 Jari 1.3 (or a 2018 1.5)...

I really wanted the 2019 Jari 1.3 (or a 2018 1.5) as my first gravel bike. But they were nowhere to be found in January, and could not be ordered either. Bummer! I ended up with a Topstone Sora...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-19, 01:58 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 20,572
Posted By mcgeggy

Bond. Cipollini Bond. ...

Bond. Cipollini Bond.

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-12-19, 08:56 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

i was considering a 32-35c tire and seeing which...

i was considering a 32-35c tire and seeing which I like better for combination road/gravel riding. But seeing as how these rims are not for tubeless, also thinking about getting another set of rims,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-11-19, 06:09 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

Alrighty then!

Alrighty then!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-10-19, 08:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

Thanks! Color really pops in the sunlight! I...

Thanks! Color really pops in the sunlight! I absolutely love the electric blue Apex version color. Didn’t think I would be happy at all with the Vulcan Green based on the website photo, but in person...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-10-19, 01:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

No time for a ride today, but just got the bike...

No time for a ride today, but just got the bike home and snapped a few quick pics!
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-08-19, 04:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

Thanks, I'll get some pics up as soon as I pick...

Thanks, I'll get some pics up as soon as I pick up the bike later this week!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-19, 01:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

I went to a nearby Cannondale shop to check out...

I went to a nearby Cannondale shop to check out the Topstone Apex 1 (love the color!). I was hoping to convince myself somehow that I could justify the $2100 price. They only had size L which felt a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-06-19, 05:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

Called nearby lbs today to see about the 2019...

Called nearby lbs today to see about the 2019 Jari 1.3 Apex, apparently it appears to be indefinitely on backorder. :mad:

Shop told me the closest match they had was the Salsa Journeyman 700 Apex....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-05-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

Thanks for the suggestions! I actually did see...

Thanks for the suggestions! I actually did see another lbs Norco seller a bit closer. None of them seem to stock the Search, but at least I have two options as to who may be more cooperative...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-05-19, 02:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

Well, I thought I had finally made up my mind and...

Well, I thought I had finally made up my mind and decided on the Jari 1.5 Apex in size 56 - but as of yesterday that size is NLA!

Now I am down to these two choices:

Raleigh Willard 4 (105) for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-03-19, 02:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

I think I will have to figure out how to raise my...

I think I will have to figure out how to raise my budget... Used is liking finding a needle in a haystack locally. I'd like to find a bike with a completely different spec list than my Synapse, so I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-03-19, 01:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

My Synapse is Carbon framed.

My Synapse is Carbon framed.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-01-19, 09:59 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

Thanks for the suggestions! For the price of the...

Thanks for the suggestions! For the price of the Jamis I would just get the Topstone (plus the Rnegade is steel).
I looked at the Journeyman but am not crazy about the combination of QR axles and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-01-19, 09:44 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

I’m 6’1”, my Synapse is a 56. I would compare...

I’m 6’1”, my Synapse is a 56. I would compare geometries on that website and just pick the size with the closest match.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-31-18, 05:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By mcgeggy

Finding the right (N+1) Gravel Bike

I've been riding my Cannondale Synapse 105 (rim brake) since February and love it. But there is a nice reservoir that I pass with a gravel/dirt multi use 5 mile loop trail, and I'd like to be able to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-18, 11:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,069
Posted By mcgeggy

I bought their bibs a few months ago. Also bought...

I bought their bibs a few months ago. Also bought some from Voler (Avanti & Classic Recycle) and PI (Quest). The Black Bibs so far are my favorite, and I will most likely be ordering another pair...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-18, 09:41 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,870
Posted By mcgeggy

Yes, that is the theory behind the design. From...

Yes, that is the theory behind the design. From their website:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-18, 05:19 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,870
Posted By mcgeggy

I finally found an H2 in B stock for $139.99 and...

I finally found an H2 in B stock for $139.99 and grabbed it. I've put about 100 miles on it so far, and after a few tweaks with the tension setting and tilt, I finally have a saddle that is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-18, 01:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,060
Posted By mcgeggy

I just recently got into cycling more seriously,...

I just recently got into cycling more seriously, so these are more "very close call" situations from when I was a kid (and we did not wear helmets or gloves back then):

My buddy and I are riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-18, 03:35 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,870
Posted By mcgeggy

Thanks! I was really liking the red X1, and they...

Thanks! I was really liking the red X1, and they had it on B stock for $99 (and description says 250 lbs limit). I'm going to email them to see what's what. Doesn't seem correct to reduce the weight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-18, 10:56 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 64,870
Posted By mcgeggy

I was just about to pull the trigger on a red X1...

I was just about to pull the trigger on a red X1 for $119.99 (Amazon). The seller on Amazon is SA, and the description clearly says weight limit 250 lbs. No problem, I'm around 215 lbs. right now...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-18, 05:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,668
Posted By mcgeggy

Does anyone have issues riding with glasses,...

Does anyone have issues riding with glasses, where the sun will be at the perfect angle to hit your eyes through the space between the top of the glasses frames and your forehead? Are there any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-18, 06:02 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 18,902
Posted By mcgeggy

Carbon is considered to be the most shock...

Carbon is considered to be the most shock absorbing material. That's why many metallic frames even come with carbon forks - to reduce the vibrations. Not to say that steel or aluminum is terrible...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-18, 02:31 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,302
Posted By mcgeggy

I bought an XL. I'm 6'1", 216 lbs., 37" waist. I...

I bought an XL. I'm 6'1", 216 lbs., 37" waist. I found them to be a bit tight in the crotch. The chamois seemed high quality. My plan is to drop some more body-weight/ fat through cycling, so maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,302
Posted By mcgeggy

Thanks for the followup! I actually ordered a...

Thanks for the followup! I actually ordered a pair myself, tried them on, but have not ridden with them yet. They are snug. Also picked up a pair of the Voler Avanti Men's Cycling BibShort for $59....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-19-18, 08:50 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,345
Posted By mcgeggy

Thanks! It's fairly flat in my neck of the woods...

Thanks! It's fairly flat in my neck of the woods so I don't foresee any reason to need different gearing. Still not sure what I'm going to do with the Fuji hybrid - maybe sell it. I still have my old...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-18, 03:05 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,302
Posted By mcgeggy

Did you take them out for a spin yet? :giver:

Did you take them out for a spin yet? :giver:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-08-18, 04:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,854
Posted By mcgeggy

I was looking at that and it's sister (with the...

I was looking at that and it's sister (with the bent arm) on Amazon. I love the fact it comes with two wall mounts, and you can just take it out and store it so it's not sticking out inconveniently....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-06-18, 05:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,345
Posted By mcgeggy

Lol! I’ll take it off first occasion I have the...

Lol! I’ll take it off first occasion I have the rear wheel off. Doesn’t bother me much, even if all the cool cyclists laugh at me... :lol::lol:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-06-18, 04:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,345
Posted By mcgeggy

So here's what I ended up with! 2017 Cannondale...

So here's what I ended up with! 2017 Cannondale Synapse full 105/rim brakes. Barely used, (previous owner was one of the bike shop employees who decided he wanted to stick with mtn biking). $1100...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-18, 02:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,477
Posted By mcgeggy

Yeah, that would be great if I didn't have to...

Yeah, that would be great if I didn't have to worry about wheels for awhile! Wow, 11,000 miles!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-18, 07:58 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,477
Posted By mcgeggy

NBD! So I finally settled on a Cannondale Synapse...

NBD! So I finally settled on a Cannondale Synapse 105 (2017) barely used from my LBS. Looking forward to my first ride as soon as the weather cooperates!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-18, 04:20 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,477
Posted By mcgeggy

Will do! I'm guessing a better wheelset will be...

Will do! I'm guessing a better wheelset will be the first upgrade... Or, going clipless should be first...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-18, 02:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,477
Posted By mcgeggy

Ok, so I checked out another LBS and they only...

Ok, so I checked out another LBS and they only had current models available and nothing used. Went back to try a Synapse in 58, and it actually felt comfortable too. Rode both sizes back to back, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-18, 09:49 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,477
Posted By mcgeggy

Lol, I should have clarified in my original inal...

Lol, I should have clarified in my original inal post - guy born and raised! The main thing I noticed, and this may or may not be a significant factor, was that I didn’t like the feeling of the top...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-18, 09:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,477
Posted By mcgeggy

Yeah, I pretty much agreed with all of that!...

Yeah, I pretty much agreed with all of that! :thumb: Just makes good sense to be thorough. I appreciate all of the feedback and guidance.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-18, 08:35 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,477
Posted By mcgeggy

Ok, I’m going to take out the 58 for a spin when...

Ok, I’m going to take out the 58 for a spin when I go back then and compare.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-18, 08:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,477
Posted By mcgeggy

Well, I guess I’ve come full circle then. Started...

Well, I guess I’ve come full circle then. Started out wanting to buy online to avoid the pitfalls of dealing with lbs’s and their priorities being more important than mine. But in my own research I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-18, 07:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,477
Posted By mcgeggy

It's a 56. He had a 58 in stock and after...

It's a 56. He had a 58 in stock and after standing over it he said the 56 would be a better fit. Seemed to be ok - supposedly I am in either size range based on my height/inseam...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-18, 07:32 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,477
Posted By mcgeggy

The shop owner said you could fit a 28mm tire on...

The shop owner said you could fit a 28mm tire on there, but he did point out that it would be tight...

I think for almost a grand $ in savings it is not a bad tradeoff...
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