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Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-19, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,486
Posted By Rkman

Just as an FYI, I am a student at a high school...

Just as an FYI, I am a student at a high school in NJ.

For our school, we can start an indepenedent student club, but it is not allowed to go own field trips, and I would recon that cycling trips...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-18, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 415
Posted By Rkman

Sale for 900 Euros plus 170 Euros for the int....

Sale for 900 Euros plus 170 Euros for the int. Shipping
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-18, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 415
Posted By Rkman

1297$ calculated

1297$ calculated
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-18, 08:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 415
Posted By Rkman

Please tell me about another bike with a carbon...

Please tell me about another bike with a carbon fiber frameset and fork with Shimano tiagra for 1000 USD?
And besides, it looks cool
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-18, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 415
Posted By Rkman

Bike box dimensions?

Hey guys, I recently got my road bike stolen so I was searching for a new bike, since I had homeowners insurance. I was looking at the Boardman slr 8.9, but the problem is that it is only sold online...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-18, 06:37 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,883
Posted By Rkman

It was a straight leg and I was sprinting at the...

It was a straight leg and I was sprinting at the time
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-18, 04:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,883
Posted By Rkman

After looking at the bike, I'm pretty sure it...

After looking at the bike, I'm pretty sure it isn't the shops fault, and besides the only damage was some scratches on the frame and levers and a destroyed brake hoods, so I'll probably cover it. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-18, 04:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,883
Posted By Rkman

Its actually not that bad, I only have around 5...

Its actually not that bad, I only have around 5 weeks for recovery and the only damage is that the brake hoods are torn up. My class is alright since I'm a right and can still take notes and do test...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-18, 04:53 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,883
Posted By Rkman

i definitely agree, but looking back at it, it...

i definitely agree, but looking back at it, it was my first crash so I kind of over emphsized it
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-18, 04:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,883
Posted By Rkman

it was a section of 2 miles of curvy new tarmac,...

it was a section of 2 miles of curvy new tarmac, all downhill at around a 2-3 percent gradient. Not many people know about it, which is great for me. I was riding at around 7:30 please, our sundown...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-18, 04:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,883
Posted By Rkman

I think something got between the spoke and the...

I think something got between the spoke and the fork cause when I looked at the bike, there is only a bent spoke and some paint chip on the fork in addition to completely tearing up the hoods as...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,883
Posted By Rkman

First major crash

Hey guys, just had my first major crash on a bike. I was cycling at 20-30 mph on a 2 mile trail, and I was out of the saddle pedalling. All of a sudden, the bike locked up and I flew over the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-18, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,083
Posted By Rkman

You can get the 105 r7000 on eBay for 350 which...

You can get the 105 r7000 on eBay for 350 which includes the cassette, levers, derailleurs and the chain, which is a lot less than the 500. You can get a full 5800 gruppo for for around 250 - 300 if...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-18, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,083
Posted By Rkman

I am planning on upgrading myself, and have done...

I am planning on upgrading myself, and have done it before. I would've bought the 105 version, but I got a really good deal and got it 250 off
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-18, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,083
Posted By Rkman

I already had a 11 speed wheelset laying lround,...

I already had a 11 speed wheelset laying lround, so I put that on there
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-18, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,083
Posted By Rkman

What to upgrade first on Allez Sport?

Hey all, just got a new allez sport. I am planning to first upgrade the groupsets to 105 r7000, but have no idea where to go from there. Any insights?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-18, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,480
Posted By Rkman

Thank You!

Thank You!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-18, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,480
Posted By Rkman

I have a specialized allez sport 2018, it is a...

I have a specialized allez sport 2018, it is a dual bolt saddle system. I am not at home currently so I will add a picture later
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-18, 07:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,480
Posted By Rkman

Saddle fore aft adjustment

Does anyone know how to adjust the saddle for/aft?
thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-18, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,080
Posted By Rkman

Vittoria Corsa vs GP4000SII

currently deciding between the two, which one do you guys like and why?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-18, 04:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 927
Posted By Rkman

Specialized Allez sport

Hello,does anyone have any experience with the specialized allez sport? Is it a good bike?
any help would be appreciated
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-18, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By Rkman

Help me choose a new bike

Hello all
I am a newbie here. I have been using a budget 300 bike that I got used, and I think that it is time to upgrade my bike. I am looking to spend less than 1000 USD, and my priorities are a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-18, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,199
Posted By Rkman

I would like just one Do you know where to buy...

I would like just one
Do you know where to buy it?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-18, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,199
Posted By Rkman

I would like just one groupsetDo you know where...

I would like just one groupsetDo you know where to buy?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-18, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,199
Posted By Rkman

Where to buy SRAM groupsets?

Does anyone know where someone can buy a sram rival 22 groupset? Wherever I look it is either not there or over priced at 550$
thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-18, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,199
Posted By Rkman

Where to buy sram groupsets

Does anyone know where someone can buy a sram rival 22 groupset? Wherever I look it is either not there or over priced at 550$
thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-18, 09:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 316
Posted By Rkman

Bike build help

Hello all, I am looking to build a new (used) bike, and I have a budget of 750. I want to have any sram doubletap on the bike, that is the only thing I need on the bike. I am willing to buy any used...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-18, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rkman

Micro v brakes with brifters

Hello, I was just wondering if micro v brakes, specifically the tektro rx 1 brakes would work with the newest generation r3000 sora brifters
thanks in advanced
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-18, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,137
Posted By Rkman

Micro v brakes with brifters

Hello, I was just wondering if micro v brakes, specifically the tektro rx 1 brakes would work with the newest generation r3000 sora brifters
thanks in advanced
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-18, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By Rkman

What comes with Shimano sti levers?

I am buying a pair of sora r3000 shifters, and I am wondering if I will have to buy cables and ferells. If someone could let me know, that would be great.
thanks in advanced
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-18, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,585
Posted By Rkman

They are both sora r3000, one is double and the...

They are both sora r3000, one is double and the other is triple
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-18, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,585
Posted By Rkman

The brifter set is 50 dollars cheaper, 120 vs...

The brifter set is 50 dollars cheaper, 120 vs 170. I am taking of shimano acera mtb shifters and derailleurs, 9 speed. The cassette and crank are supported by the sora derailleurs and shifters.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-18, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,585
Posted By Rkman

Double derailleur for triple crankset

Hello, my bike has a triple front chainset. I was upgrading to sora, and the double is around 50$ cheaper. I cannot remove the smallest chainring, so I though that I would just set the limit screw at...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-18, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,170
Posted By Rkman

Double vs triple sora front derailleur

Hello, my bike has a triple front chainset. I was upgrading to sora, and the double is around 50$ cheaper. I cannot remove the smallest chainring, so I though that I would just set the limit screw...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-18, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,644
Posted By Rkman

The hybrid bike I bought has road bike geometry,...

The hybrid bike I bought has road bike geometry, and it was pretty expensive so I would rather install drop bars for 2-300 dollars
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-18, 03:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,644
Posted By Rkman

Flatbar to drop bars

I am converting my flat bar to a drop bar. The components on the bike are Shimano altus derailleurs, Shimano altus shifters and brakes, Shimano altus crankset and cassette, and tektro v brakes...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-18, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 597
Posted By Rkman

Shifting performance between groupsets

Hello
I was wondering If shifting performance and how smooth shifting occurred varied greatly between different Shimano groupsets such as the 105 and the sora. Is it the shifting performance or is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-18, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By Rkman

I am converting from flat bar to road bike

I am converting from flat bar to road bike
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-18, 01:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,834
Posted By Rkman

Expensive vs cheap chains

Hello,
i was just wondering what the difference is between a cheap chain such as the kmc x9.9 vs a more expensive chain like the sram 991 chain. Could someone let me know?

Thanks in advanced
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-18, 02:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By Rkman

Rear derailleur compatibility

I was wondering if you could use a 9 speed mountain bike shifter with brifters. Specifically the 9 speed Acera rear derailleur with the Shimano sora st-r3000.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-18, 08:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,427
Posted By Rkman

Sorry, what I meant was what would be the major...

Sorry, what I meant was what would be the major differences I would feel between 32mm tires and 25mm tires

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-18, 08:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,427
Posted By Rkman

Sorry, still a newbie at road cycling. What I...

Sorry, still a newbie at road cycling. What I meant was that I was upgrading from 32mm to 25 mm, what would be the major differences
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-18, 08:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,427
Posted By Rkman

Sorry, still a noob at road cycling terms ...

Sorry, still a noob at road cycling terms

What I meant was that I was upgrading from 32 mm tires to 25mm tires, so what would be the major difference I would feel?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-18, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 397
Posted By Rkman

Mtb derailleur compatibility

I am converting a flat bar to a drop bar, and I wanted to know if the 9 speed Acera rear derailleur was compatible with the sora st-r3030 front left brifter

Thanks in advanced
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-18, 06:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,427
Posted By Rkman

32c vs 700c tires

I am upgrading my tires from 32mm to 25mm,what are the major differences I should expect when I upgrade?

Thanks in advanced
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-18, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,282
Posted By Rkman

Brifters and derailleur compatibility

I am converting my flatbar to a road bike,and I realized that the front derailleur that I wanted was not available anywhere, so I wanted to ask if the Shimano triple claris left lever was compatible...
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