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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-17-21, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,343
Posted By cave12man

YMMV but I rode a buddies carbon Renegade last...

YMMV but I rode a buddies carbon Renegade last night that had 42s on it, just FYI.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By cave12man

Damn I honestly didn't even think of that, but...

Damn I honestly didn't even think of that, but makes sense.

Hopefully the Sledge's didn't have that feature or I'm going to feel kinda stupid for sending em back.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-21, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By cave12man

That's actually a great idea, thinking outside...

That's actually a great idea, thinking outside the box 👍
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-21, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 962
Posted By cave12man

Agreed with Dan above, a little more info is...

Agreed with Dan above, a little more info is needed, but if storing indoors and space is an issue, I've used one of these in an apartment before with pretty good results.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,978
Posted By cave12man

Totally! And completely appreciate it. I've...

Totally! And completely appreciate it. I've brought that up here before and have been absolutely thrashed into the ground. It's just so hard to give up a tire you've come accustomed to. Even if it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-21, 04:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,978
Posted By cave12man

The "I know I know" bit above was the preemptive...

The "I know I know" bit above was the preemptive response to this exact point. But I get your point 👍
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-21, 03:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,236
Posted By cave12man

Another vote for GP5Ks!

Another vote for GP5Ks!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,978
Posted By cave12man

Unfortunately I can vouch for them being a tad...

Unfortunately I can vouch for them being a tad less puncture resistant. It may have just been an unlucky couple of rides, but I had 4 flats in the same amount of rides back to back. I love the GPs...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,097
Posted By cave12man

All great info, but I'm so glad core strength was...

All great info, but I'm so glad core strength was finally mentioned in addition to ditching padding gloves for an unpadded version as well as a proper bike fit. Strengthening my core has been crazy...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By cave12man

Sunglasses recommendations for high nose bridge

Anyone have a go-to set of shades they love for riding, who also happen to have a high nose bridge? Having a tough time finding a pair that don't end up sitting up super high because of this honker...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,336
Posted By cave12man

Damn some great advice here guys, thank you! Just...

Damn some great advice here guys, thank you! Just found an LBS nearby so I'm going to stop there in the morning and see if they have some packaging. Also might grab some split foam from the nearest...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-21, 09:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,336
Posted By cave12man

Oh good call. We'll be on the road for a couple...

Oh good call. We'll be on the road for a couple months so it definetly has the potential to keep happening. I might need to invest in some foam for protection and then a more permanent repair down...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-21, 06:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,336
Posted By cave12man

Rack rash

Considered putting this in the mechanics thread, but figured I'd start here. Just grabbed my bike off the hitch rack and realized it'd came loose from the straps and has been rubbing up against my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-20, 03:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,244
Posted By cave12man

Just put mine together. Went with the charcoal....

Just put mine together. Went with the charcoal. Not too bad as a semi beater ride for the city. Rides super smooth. The rear caliper mount bothers me a little, but I've heard using chain tensioners...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-27-17, 06:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,431
Posted By cave12man

Yikes, I didn't even go to their site. Mainly...

Yikes, I didn't even go to their site. Mainly just saw them being sold on eBay through secondary sellers. The daquiry in the black/copper looked slick for around $249. Figured I'd ask around here...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-17, 07:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,431
Posted By cave12man

60streets

Anyone have any experience with 60streets?? Looking for a new single speed for my move back to Philly and came across them on a search.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-16, 12:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,255
Posted By cave12man

Seagull Century FTW! You guys are saints on hot...

Seagull Century FTW! You guys are saints on hot days.

More to the point, I've used one of these (https://www.amazon.com/Ergodyne-Chill-Its-6602-Evaporative-Cooling/dp/B001B5I57I) with some good...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,297
Posted By cave12man

I'm more interested in this.

I'm more interested in this.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-16, 06:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 987
Posted By cave12man

I have a CAAD9 right now that I've been trying to...

I have a CAAD9 right now that I've been trying to get rid of for about 4 months. Ultegra, FSA, decent wheels. Trying to sell it for around $700 or so and I keep getting super low ball offers. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-16, 09:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,397
Posted By cave12man

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-16, 04:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,397
Posted By cave12man

Awesome thanks, I'll definitely be checking them...

Awesome thanks, I'll definitely be checking them out in the future. Actually just ordered a KMC X10 SL in gold for a little bling factor. Fingers crossed!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-16, 01:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,123
Posted By cave12man

Reynolds RFour from Perfromance...

Reynolds RFour from Perfromance (http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1175974_-1___)

Can't say enough good things about them. 46mm, full carbon $999
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-16, 12:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,878
Posted By cave12man

Which helmet? And are they just straight black...

Which helmet? And are they just straight black or silver? Any secondary colors?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-16, 09:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,559
Posted By cave12man

+1 been using this the past couple years. ...

+1 been using this the past couple years. HOWEVER, I got in the habit of using it for commuting to work in khakis and realized that it stained them and dark khaki color. Looked as though I had a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-16, 06:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,397
Posted By cave12man

Ok, then here's another question. Can you use...

Ok, then here's another question. Can you use the other quicklinks with Shimano chains? Again, apologies if this was obvious from previous posts.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-16, 06:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,397
Posted By cave12man

This was also most definitely part of the problem...

This was also most definitely part of the problem now that I think about it. Was super excited to test out the new wheels and it probably suffered because of it. Lesson learned, at least it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-16, 01:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,397
Posted By cave12man

A lot of good info here, thanks again. I may...

A lot of good info here, thanks again. I may have missed it but can you use an SRAM or KMC with Shimano? I'd like to stick with the quicklink if possible.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-16, 06:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,397
Posted By cave12man

Thanks guys. I've honestly never had a road...

Thanks guys. I've honestly never had a road chain break on me. Once on my mountain bike but I had a quick link with me.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-16, 06:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,397
Posted By cave12man

Pretty sure it a pin/plate since the plate was...

Pretty sure it a pin/plate since the plate was all deformed when I pulled the chain out.



The chain (Ultegra) was put on by someone who I bought the bike from. I've since made bunch of changes...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-16, 05:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,397
Posted By cave12man

Chain broke twice tonight

Had just finished putting on a new set on Conti's and was all geared up for a ride when my chain broke literally 100 ft into the ride. So, I brought her back in, removed a link, and tried to head...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-16, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,343,913
Posted By cave12man

Oh got it thanks. Mine are 46mm, wonder how...

Oh got it thanks. Mine are 46mm, wonder how those black stickers would look...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-16, 09:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,162
Posted By cave12man

Holy hell. You ain't kidding. ...

Holy hell. You ain't kidding.

http://www.workswellbikes.com/upload/images/20160530184046_84969.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-16, 07:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,162
Posted By cave12man

+1 I don't care how awesome that bike may or may...

+1 I don't care how awesome that bike may or may not be, as soon as they stuck that sticker on there, they lost all credibility. Reminds me of the "porsche bikes". Bike - Sports - Home - Porsche...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-16, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,035
Posted By cave12man

:twitchy:

:twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-16, 11:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,988
Posted By cave12man

I reeeeally like the look of the skull cap or the...

I reeeeally like the look of the skull cap or the protex bandana. However, I have a big dome. They really one size fits all?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-16, 11:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,404
Posted By cave12man

Congrats!! I've done quite a few centuries,...

Congrats!!

I've done quite a few centuries, but have yet to do one with any amount of real elevation gain. Onward and upward!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,382
Posted By cave12man

Vuelta's are good, but that's about as deep as...

Vuelta's are good, but that's about as deep as you're going to get without going carbon. I think Soul Cycling had some 40mm deep aluminums a while back but they were heavy if I remember correctly. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-16, 07:50 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,343,913
Posted By cave12man

Appreciate the compliments and all good...

Appreciate the compliments and all good suggestions, thanks guys! Super happy with how it's turning out. I'm torn on what to do with the decals. I like them the way they are, but removing them...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-16, 09:56 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,764
Posted By cave12man

Just picked up the Reynolds R Four from...

Just picked up the Reynolds R Four from Performance and Reynolds lists theirs at 150 but I'm always curious if that still applies to a set that is a "Performance Exclusive".
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-16, 09:31 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,764
Posted By cave12man

Interesting. I'll have to give it a go and see...

Interesting. I'll have to give it a go and see how it feels. My hesitance might be because my tires feel like they're going to explode at anything higher than 100. Side question, is there any harm...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-16, 07:06 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,764
Posted By cave12man

116psi?! Is that the norm? I'm about 225lbs and...

116psi?! Is that the norm? I'm about 225lbs and can't see past 100psi. 116 would be like riding on a tire filled with concrete.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-16, 06:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,795
Posted By cave12man

This is slightly horrifying. Had a bottle once...

This is slightly horrifying. Had a bottle once where the nozzle smelled like absolute butthole. One of the worst smells I've ever endured, like the ones that creep into your nightmares. Now I know...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-16, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,343,913
Posted By cave12man

Thanks!! :thumb:

Thanks!! :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-16, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,343,913
Posted By cave12man

Yeah, it's raining. But I just finished...

Yeah, it's raining. But I just finished installing the Reynolds R Four on my CAAD10 built up with full 7800 and couldn't resist the share. Build's not done yet though. Have FSA water bottle...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-16, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By cave12man

False alarm, sorry guys. Forgot I had some 25mm...

False alarm, sorry guys. Forgot I had some 25mm Serfas left over from another build. Fit great, thanks again!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-16, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By cave12man

I guess that might beg the question, would the...

I guess that might beg the question, would the 25's be "incorrect" for this width rim?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-16, 02:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,034
Posted By cave12man

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-16, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By cave12man

25mm tire fit caad10?

Just picked up the reynolds r four from performance and unsure what tire size (conti gp2000sII's) to get. Usually run 23's but with all the hype around 25's lately I'd like to try them out. Only...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-16, 08:43 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,438
Posted By cave12man

I was just looking for validation :lol:

I was just looking for validation :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-16, 01:53 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,438
Posted By cave12man

Only if you make little reactor noises under your...

Only if you make little reactor noises under your breath every time you accelerate or something.
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