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Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-19, 11:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,313
Posted By qualia8

Not sure which generation this is, but i had the...

Not sure which generation this is, but i had the first gen and they sucked. They worked fine until it was cold and they locked closed. I had to drag my bike home several miles, where after thawing...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-17, 10:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,048
Posted By qualia8

I'm 180 and the builder assured me I could carry...

I'm 180 and the builder assured me I could carry a bag, but I once broke a spoke and don't feel that they are the stiffest wheels I've owned. More like light race wheels. I'd probably keep looking.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-17, 11:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,048
Posted By qualia8

I paid a little over 800, maybe 8 years ago, then...

I paid a little over 800, maybe 8 years ago, then raced them 2 seasons and they’ve been in wheel bags ever since. Recently reinflated and spun them: beautiful. But no one wants an aluminum tubular...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-17, 11:17 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,048
Posted By qualia8

I have a beautiful set handmade by Troy Watson on...

I have a beautiful set handmade by Troy Watson on custom WI-based hubs. Veloflex carbons are mounted 23mm, but I’m looking to sell the set as I use 11-speed. Will sell for $250 plus shipping. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-17, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,482
Posted By qualia8

Thanks! That's what I needed to know.

Thanks! That's what I needed to know.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-17, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,482
Posted By qualia8

Changes in Allez Sprint DSW?

I'm looking at a 2016 Allez Sprint DSW frame, and weighing that against a new, 2018 model. Apart from cosmetics, were there any changes made between 2016 and 2018? (Both have the front hanger, so,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-16, 10:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,254
Posted By qualia8

Hard to beat it for components, frame, and...

Hard to beat it for components, frame, and warranty. A friend has it and owns all the local KOMs, most of them he got on the heavy stock wheels too.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-23-16, 06:45 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 26,086
Posted By qualia8

Yeah, I ride a Kona Rove Ti, made by Lynskey. ...

Yeah, I ride a Kona Rove Ti, made by Lynskey. But there is prominent Lynskey badging.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-16, 11:29 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,902
Posted By qualia8

I love the feel of tubulars, and the lighter...

I love the feel of tubulars, and the lighter weight wheels, especially in carbon. My problem is that when I flatted, I could not get the tires off. I used Continental glue and used 3 thin layers on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-16, 08:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,301
Posted By qualia8

They're already up $200. Maybe they sold down...

They're already up $200. Maybe they sold down some of their stock.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-15, 03:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,823
Posted By qualia8

If you really want a speed upgrade, you're going...

If you really want a speed upgrade, you're going to have to go lighter and pricier. Lay out $2500 for a nice carbon bike. Up hills it'll make a few watts worth of difference.

Or, if you want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-15, 03:17 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,469
Posted By qualia8

Electronic braking next. Hydraulic cylinders at...

Electronic braking next. Hydraulic cylinders at the brakes themselves, no hoses. Just a little electric motor / battery to apply force.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-15, 08:02 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,063
Posted By qualia8

When you see DS skewer placement, it is a sign of...

When you see DS skewer placement, it is a sign of a sketchy rider. If they don't "know" to put the skewer on the NDS, what else don't they know? Just a bad sign. Probably someone who's gotten fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-15, 04:16 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,631
Posted By qualia8

You can do this very briefly, but it's really not...

You can do this very briefly, but it's really not much like actually riding out of the saddle. (Trainer isn't exactly the same either, but much much closer.)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-12-15, 04:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,854
Posted By qualia8

You all are lucky. My poor, young, heart can...

You all are lucky. My poor, young, heart can only go to 170. Most of the people I ride with are at around the same heart rate I am in the same conditions, but like you all, they can go to 185, 190,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-15, 03:34 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,631
Posted By qualia8

Good advice.

Good advice.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-15, 03:32 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,631
Posted By qualia8

Rollers work your spin; trainers will allow you...

Rollers work your spin; trainers will allow you to sprint, stand up, and turn a big gear, all of which can't be done on the rollers.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-15, 08:37 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,631
Posted By qualia8

Two more things on rollers: 1. of course you...

Two more things on rollers:

1. of course you can ride them.
2. if you want more resistance, let a little air out of your tires. makes a huge difference.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-15, 08:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,631
Posted By qualia8

What's your budget? I'm using a Wahoo KICKR...

What's your budget?

I'm using a Wahoo KICKR with Trainer Road and it is really a phenomenal tool. Also have a set of cheap rollers from Performance. I use them for recovery rides.

The KICKR...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-15, 03:20 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,693
Posted By qualia8

Congrats on beating cancer. Now your biggest...

Congrats on beating cancer. Now your biggest problem is being attacked by curmudgeons on a forum for asking which dream bike you should build. How great is that? Truly first world problem.

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-15, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,564
Posted By qualia8

Great wheels, yes, I had them too. But they...

Great wheels, yes, I had them too. But they don't cut through the wind. As I recall, they are one of the very least aero options available, behind the carbon-spoked Mavics.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-14, 04:21 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 34,333
Posted By qualia8

I don't know where people are getting the wattage...

I don't know where people are getting the wattage to accelerate. If you were going to accelerate from 30-40kph in 1 second, that would be a completely different number from accelerating in 10...
Forum: Touring
12-28-14, 11:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,208
Posted By qualia8

Great advice. Notice that the first couple of...

Great advice. Notice that the first couple of days follow the STP, Seattle-to-Portland. Flat and fas, but pretty boring stuff, considering what part of the world you're in. Going over towards the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-14, 11:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,356
Posted By qualia8

Yes, 6800 is a much better group.

Yes, 6800 is a much better group.
Forum: Commuting
12-28-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,993
Posted By qualia8

Portland has lighted, gated bike parking right...

Portland has lighted, gated bike parking right next to the terminals, nice bike paths to get there, and a bike assembly/repair station to fill up your tires or assemble the bike you've shipped. I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-14, 10:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,356
Posted By qualia8

6700 Ultegra is not the same as 6800 Ultegra...

6700 Ultegra is not the same as 6800 Ultegra minus one gear. It shifts better. So bear that in mind.

I haven't ridden the Look. I rented the Specialized for a few rides on vacation and was...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-24-14, 02:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By qualia8

Did they just ADD strength to the endurance...

Did they just ADD strength to the endurance workouts? If so, isn't some of the benefit just down to increasing total training load? Our relevant question is whether to take that time spent in the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-22-14, 05:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,781
Posted By qualia8

I agree, it's not about storing enough fat for...

I agree, it's not about storing enough fat for the effort, since that would be a very small amount. I think weight gain is just a side effect of that kind of training unless you're really careful,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-22-14, 04:54 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,100
Posted By qualia8

LOL. This was my problem with HIIT. I started...

LOL. This was my problem with HIIT. I started seriously dreading my rides. I like some intensity, but 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off can really grind you down. There is some wisdom to the old...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-22-14, 03:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By qualia8

The scientific literature I've seen supports...

The scientific literature I've seen supports significant performance enhancements only for explosive lifting (Olympic lifting). But I think overall health and core stability and power on the bike...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-22-14, 03:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,781
Posted By qualia8

Bingo. I know a lot of fat cyclist who ride tons...

Bingo. I know a lot of fat cyclist who ride tons of "base miles".
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-14, 02:19 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,626
Posted By qualia8

GP4000 and 4000s have been as flat-resistant as...

GP4000 and 4000s have been as flat-resistant as Gatorskins for me. Most flat-resistant race-worthy tires I've tried. Don't have the best road feel, but I sacrifice that for puncture protection and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-22-14, 12:55 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,100
Posted By qualia8

I've read that Chappele, Base Training for...

I've read that Chappele, Base Training for Cyclists book. Darn frustrating, because I read it alongside Michael Ross's Maximum Performance for Cyclists, which advocated high intensity and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-22-14, 12:40 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 20,100
Posted By qualia8

Same here. HR drifts upward and RPE decouples...

Same here. HR drifts upward and RPE decouples massively from it, for whatever reason. Without a really solid warmup I have a hard time getting up to 95% MHR. Psychologically, it feels like 100%.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-14, 12:07 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,108
Posted By qualia8

Does the short cage shift better? What's the...

Does the short cage shift better? What's the rationale? And what's the cutoff for the largest sprocket before you need the long cage?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-14, 12:03 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,809
Posted By qualia8

L&M 180 on pulse, sort of between blinking and...

L&M 180 on pulse, sort of between blinking and steady. I also bring small blinky backups and have a rain jacket with a built-in light and use reflective material.

I feel like all of our lighting...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-14, 08:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,922
Posted By qualia8

+1 on old tire. You should replace your tires...

+1 on old tire. You should replace your tires before they're absolutely threadbare anyway. So use them as a trainer tire before recycling. "Trainer tires" are a scam.

Or use a KICKR (or similar...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-14, 12:53 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,229
Posted By qualia8

This would be a little better: ...

This would be a little better:

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Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-14, 12:17 AM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,197,108
Posted By qualia8

You are going to love it! My favorite purchase...

You are going to love it! My favorite purchase since my first roadbike.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-14, 12:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,965
Posted By qualia8

Don't be shamed into training on cheap wheels. ...

Don't be shamed into training on cheap wheels. Sure, you can train on cheaper wheels. We could all ride $600 motobecanes, but let's not think about that, shall we? ;)

Both the Shimanos and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-14, 12:48 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 19,013
Posted By qualia8

Thanks for the advice! The bike did have...

Thanks for the advice!

The bike did have compressionless housing on the brake cables, but I'm not sure how old it is. I've put a lot of miles on myself and should change them out anyway. If I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-14, 09:57 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 19,013
Posted By qualia8

Well, you all have convinced me. My HY-RD's and...

Well, you all have convinced me. My HY-RD's and their TRP-specified rotors and pads must NOT have cost me a tremendous amount of time and money, that the multiple frustrated mechanics along the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-14, 12:49 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 19,013
Posted By qualia8

I think they have improved the design since...

I think they have improved the design since launch, honestly, and I have the very first wave released. I agree about their usefulness offroad and hope your experience is better than mine has been. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-14, 12:45 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 19,013
Posted By qualia8

I sanded the PADS, not the rotors. I wouldn't...

I sanded the PADS, not the rotors. I wouldn't sand a rotor. I cleaned the rotors with alcohol and brake cleaner, as per my bike shop's instructions.

I should say, I have toured with them,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-14, 07:06 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 19,013
Posted By qualia8

That makes a lot of sense!

That makes a lot of sense!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-14, 05:59 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,460
Posted By qualia8

Climbing starts at the end of the driveway. I...

Climbing starts at the end of the driveway. I can go nearly 800 ft vertical in the first mile, or drop 100 ft to level riding in the valley.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-14, 05:57 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 19,013
Posted By qualia8

Yeah, I know someone who rode on that team and...

Yeah, I know someone who rode on that team and complained bitterly about the disadvantage too!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 19,013
Posted By qualia8

Yes. Not only do the rotors come out of true...

Yes. Not only do the rotors come out of true *incredibly easily* and then rub and slow you down, but also, if you touch them with a finger, they are contaminated and will shudder forever thereafter...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-14, 05:41 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 19,013
Posted By qualia8

I also have these TRP's and agree completely. ...

I also have these TRP's and agree completely. Modulation is not nearly as good as Ultegra calipers, maintenance and adjustment is incredibly fussy (at least on mine), not to mention un-aero and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-29-14, 08:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,018
Posted By qualia8

check out a Kona Rove. I have the ti version and...

check out a Kona Rove. I have the ti version and the frame is still over 4 lbs, even in that material. Amazingly strong and set up with HY-RD brakes and Whiskey fork, it stops with little effort on...
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