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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-26-20, 12:11 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

The Poc Cerebel came in. That’s a lot of fancy...

The Poc Cerebel came in. That’s a lot of fancy kit for $100 used. I can fit in a medium so smaller area. Also, it’s obvious it will work better for my position and tendency to look down a touch. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-13-20, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

So, scored a Poc Cerebel TT helmet for $100 with...

So, scored a Poc Cerebel TT helmet for $100 with case. Shows up in time to test it before my TT race. It claims to have a small line in it from taking it on and off. The pics barely showed a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-24-19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Too late, ha ha. I got a steal on a new take off...

Too late, ha ha. I got a steal on a new take off R9100 crank in 53/39 and got an 11-30 cassette and the R8000 mid cage rear. Now can run all sorts of fun on it.

It’s nice. I’m used to a 54t...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-28-19, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I notice the new shimano RD's go to 11-30 and...

I notice the new shimano RD's go to 11-30 and have the matching cassettes.

It's about time for a cassette/chain on the roadie, not bad, but time to think about it. Is there any logic for...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-13-19, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

That's a good point on the disc brake part. ...

That's a good point on the disc brake part. People seem to love their disc brake bikes for good reason.

I forgot that. Good point.

The reason I mentioned the 60mm stuff was if it was windy...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-13-19, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I'm interested in the options of what I could...

I'm interested in the options of what I could replace them with, not selling them here.

People ask advice about n+1 and n-1 on the types of bikes they own, so why not wheels?

FWIW, the FS...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-13-19, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I want to upgrade/consolidate my wheelsets. I'll...

I want to upgrade/consolidate my wheelsets. I'll start by posting the "inventory":

-Renn disc, 11spd conversion, tubular, 23mm Corsa Speed tire
-HED trispoke all carbon, front tubular, 19mm track...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-20-19, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Got it fixed. Finally no spacers in the crank...

Got it fixed. Finally no spacers in the crank shaft to avoid hitting the brake. Found a used direct pull. I have the bike as 1x so utilized the spare cable exit to route the brake that way. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-18-19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Ok, stems came in. Going to start shortest of...

Ok, stems came in. Going to start shortest of the two and go from there on fit.

The freaking Aerocoach angle shims are nice, but I was a moron and didn't realize the pad mounts thread from...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-12-19, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Raaawwwwrrr! Pdq bars came. Forgot the Felt...

Raaawwwwrrr! Pdq bars came. Forgot the Felt stem diameter was wrong. Now waiting for that for at least a week.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-09-19, 12:17 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Oh, sorry. I misunderstood the question. ...

Oh, sorry. I misunderstood the question.

Mine came with the shoes in the shoe storage bag with the tool to install them. Did you lose them or wear them out, or bought used without? I'm not sure...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-09-19, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

In the toes in most cross shoes. I've seen some...

In the toes in most cross shoes. I've seen some MTB and "commuter" spd shoes without spike provisions.

The stuff like Giro Privateers and VR90's have toe spike provisions. As do your usual...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-02-19, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I'm tossing the ghetto modified HED basebar. I...

I'm tossing the ghetto modified HED basebar. I can't adjust it whatsoever and the integral brake levers on it aren't in good shape.

The last straw is that I have the extensions mounted to the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-26-19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Stac Zero? No bearings! Just magnetic. Seems...

Stac Zero? No bearings! Just magnetic. Seems interesting. Ahhh, but 4iiii just bought them.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-26-19, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Is there a smart trainer that doesn’t eat...

Is there a smart trainer that doesn’t eat bearings or drive shafts? Had a Snap for two rides, recently refurbished ubit, and it’s toast. Guy is taking it back and giving me my money back.

That...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-26-19, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Here's the bars.........violating the big-ring...

Here's the bars.........violating the big-ring and other photo rules, but whatever.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48380061802_2e06eba20f_z.jpg
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-19, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I used the shoe and saddle weight loss...

I used the shoe and saddle weight loss justification for the increase in stem weight I incurred to run the aero bars I bought.

I did finish that work. Next outdoor ride with a decent backdrop...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-22-19, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I drank the Koolaid and got a pair of Fiziks on...

I drank the Koolaid and got a pair of Fiziks on sale two years back. My first pair of road shoes was taking a bath at $125 on some crappy Giant branded nylon soled shoes.

They were OK. They were...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-16-19, 06:05 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

It's a Profile Design stem, the Aeria Ultimate. ...

It's a Profile Design stem, the Aeria Ultimate. It's a TT or tri stem, but the closest stem I could find to match the handlebars since the company doesn't sell the stem any longer.

The bars are...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-11-19, 06:31 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I think this aero handlebar and stem project is...

I think this aero handlebar and stem project is becoming a boondoggle. It'll work, but I didn't read the spec sheet on the stem before buying it.

It's from a very very legit company that sells...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-05-19, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

The handlebar came in. It looks sweet. The...

The handlebar came in. It looks sweet. The quality of it appears really good. I did some forum and other searching first on it to make sure it was something decent. The wing sweep isn't so much to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-28-19, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Bought my bars, a stem, and a computer mount...

Bought my bars, a stem, and a computer mount today.

I am holding off on the reveal though as I hope the three match as well as I hope.

I did go 400 down from 440 cheapo alloy Giant bars. I...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-26-19, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I can't decide between a used but "matching"...

I can't decide between a used but "matching" style Giant SLR integrated bar and just a normal Easton EC70 aero. Not the newer integrated Giant bar for the hidden cable stuff, my Propel is older than...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-20-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Quoting myself. I found something from Surly...

Quoting myself.

I found something from Surly that spaces the dropouts by 5mm. I can slot the brake a few mm to slide the shoe.

Their product specifically states it is for a rear facing...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-20-19, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

In a cross wind a modern "U" shaped or optimized...

In a cross wind a modern "U" shaped or optimized profile 60mm wheel is about the same as something smaller than 50mm in the classic "flat sided vee".

Essentially, with the older deep wheels the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-19-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I still have the original set of Giant 38mm aero...

I still have the original set of Giant 38mm aero alloy wheels that came with my Propel. 11spd. I got the Crockett up to speed as a cross and gravel only bike now. For a while it was using that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-10-19, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I've an Elemnt Bolt. Not the new color one,...

I've an Elemnt Bolt. Not the new color one, original. It works fine.

I don't miss not having "reroute" as you have no guarantee that where a gps reroutes you on a bike is a worthy street or road...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-19, 06:31 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I think it's time. The cockpit on the TT bike...

I think it's time. The cockpit on the TT bike needs to go. I can keep the extensions, shifters......but the stem and base bar and pads are pointless. It's about as aero as a brick. That old 5:1...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Technically, the "new" meter and crank are 167.5....

Technically, the "new" meter and crank are 167.5. It was hard to find both 165 size and 5x130. Plenty of modern 4x100 and 165 stuff. Aero chainring options in 5x130 are seemingly cheaper and more...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-14-19, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Resolved. Instead of going for the triathlete...

Resolved. Instead of going for the triathlete short length crank, I sucked it up and found some 5x130 cranks in 170.

I scored a Gen 2 Stages Dura Ace meter in 167.5 for like $150 to go with the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-13-19, 07:10 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Cross posting from Slowtwitch: Looking for...

Cross posting from Slowtwitch:

Looking for info on Hollowtech II crank chain lines. Been cruising the internet for a bit and the manuals pretty much address BB width for spacers to add or not add...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-09-19, 10:26 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Our crock was a small one that got dropped in the...

Our crock was a small one that got dropped in the kitchen too many times and is beat up. I bought the household a new one and I assumed the old one. It's got a big dent in the side of the metal...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-08-19, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Wow, I'm impressed so far. About 100 miles...

Wow, I'm impressed so far.

About 100 miles on the roadie with it. With some pretty pollen/dusty conditions. I could just air blow off the drivetrain and it looks like you could eat off of it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-01-19, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Wow, any bike in the arsenal that the wet lube...

Wow, any bike in the arsenal that the wet lube had ever touched was a damned mess. It took a LOT of time to get the rings, cassettes, RD, chains into a good base condition to give this a go. The...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-30-19, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Frustrated with wet lube mess, bought spare...

Frustrated with wet lube mess, bought spare chains and a crock and ultrasonic cleaner.

Giving wax a shot for a while.

Any efficiency improvements is just a nice side effect.

I will report...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-27-19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Did any of the aeropod makers ever resolve the...

Did any of the aeropod makers ever resolve the issue of not being able to use a Wahoo product?

I'd be tempted to try out a Velocomp for live CDA, but don't want to purchase and mount a separate...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-19, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I got so pissed at my Silca press on chuck, I...

I got so pissed at my Silca press on chuck, I went and spent $5, bastardized an old tube for the presta valve, and came up with this. Now, I can screw on the hose and inflate the disc/trispoke...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-10-19, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Any tips on using a silca disc wheel adapter? ...

Any tips on using a silca disc wheel adapter? Keeps leaking. I can’t hold it and pump 100 psi at the same time.

Maybe I should cut up an old tube and squeeze some of that under the adapter while...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-18-18, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Yes, I’ve seen 3 days rim prep and another day...

Yes, I’ve seen 3 days rim prep and another day after that for applying the tire and having it rest. As per google search anyway and Park Tool demo.

That is fine with me. I have the Crockett and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-18-18, 07:00 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I'd just ride the disc/trispoke in shorter and...

I'd just ride the disc/trispoke in shorter and fast training rides to get the hang of it. But, that'd still be enough mileage to warrant not toasting some 100 mile TT tires. I'd only probably swap...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-17-18, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Opinions on an affordable and reasonably “quick”...

Opinions on an affordable and reasonably “quick” tubular for time trial training?

I would prefer not train on a $130 tire but also not train on an absolute “dog” of a tire.

For a 21mm brake...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-01-18, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Can anyone explain the geometry of the...

Can anyone explain the geometry of the steerer/fork and clip ons for a road bike? Like, how to make the steering less sketchy?

Is it in the pad width left to right or in the reach fore/aft?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-20-18, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I appreciate your input, as I'd prefer have a...

I appreciate your input, as I'd prefer have a realistic end-goal instead of pie in the sky. The first goal will be just take off a minute from the last official result.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-20-18, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

I've still got the TT bug despite lots of...

I've still got the TT bug despite lots of official options evaporating nearby.

My power is up quite a bit and will be ripe for some PR attempts on my 10mi and 25mi times sometime soon. Even if...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-23-18, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

On gearing......... Purely from a TT point...

On gearing.........

Purely from a TT point of view, the big ring:
If I currently only have a 50T and do both pan flat and rolling TT's, would you up the game to at least a 53 if you've spun out...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-12-18, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Kitting up for some time trial fun. Never done...

Kitting up for some time trial fun. Never done that either, so that'll be my second race ever, a time trial.

I'm just throwing the clip ons on the Propel. I subscribed to the British bike forums...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-18, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

Thanks topflightpro . Skinsuit it is. Probably...

Thanks topflightpro . Skinsuit it is. Probably couldn't even tell anyway until up close and you see the thumb loops.

Surprises me about the team membership/kit thing. I personally will wear it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-20-18, 08:50 AM
Replies: 5,908
Views: 560,379
Posted By burnthesheep

On racing tech...... Will I be considered a...

On racing tech......

Will I be considered a ****** or is it bad to show up to low level racing in a skinsuit? I bought one because I'm time trialing this year and it is pretty much the only form...
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