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01-22-19, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,353
Posted By MattyMurdah

What is the appropriate (spare) tube for the WTB Byway (650bx47mm)?

This feels like such a silly question but before I pull the trigger on some spare tubes for my WTB Byway 650b Tubeless setup (650bx47mm), I wanted to get some direction around the proper size tube.
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Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-18, 03:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,504
Posted By MattyMurdah

+1 for Favero Asseoma. I recently purchased a...

+1 for Favero Asseoma. I recently purchased a Stages Ultegra r8000 dual-sided crankset and it works great but after having a professional bike fit, I'm beginning to think I would be better served by...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-18, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,573
Posted By MattyMurdah

I'm really curious to try out the Yksion tires!...

I'm really curious to try out the Yksion tires! This will be my first time going tubeless and I'd definitely like for it to be as painless as possible.

How do you feel the Yksion tires compare to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-18, 03:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,573
Posted By MattyMurdah

Mavic Pro Carbon SL UST vs. Hunt 50 Tubeless

I'm looking for a mid-depth replacement wheelset with reliable braking and tubeless compatibility. I want to be able to train and race on them and these both seem to fit the bill. Are the Mavic's...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-18, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,579
Posted By MattyMurdah

I had a similar experience with Giro Empire...

I had a similar experience with Giro Empire shoes... rode them for a few months and was always wondering why my feet never got comfortable until I realized brands actually make shoes that don't smash...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-18, 04:45 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,272
Posted By MattyMurdah

I just switched from 50/34 & 11-25 to 52/36 &...

I just switched from 50/34 & 11-25 to 52/36 & 11-28 and much prefer it. Granted, that's a different shift from what you would be making. However, if you can afford buying a replacement...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-18, 04:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,547
Posted By MattyMurdah

Carbon brake tracks are thicker w/ tubular rims...

Carbon brake tracks are thicker w/ tubular rims because they don't need to build hooks for the bead which can greatly reduce the risk of a blowout. Or so I hear. Haven't ever heard of the heat...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-18, 04:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,587
Posted By MattyMurdah

You seem like the type that would really enjoy...

You seem like the type that would really enjoy training to power. It sounds like you don't have one on your current bike (pardon if I missed it in your post), but training to power has opened my eyes...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-18, 05:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,609
Posted By MattyMurdah

I'm fortunate enough to get a discount on Sugoi...

I'm fortunate enough to get a discount on Sugoi apparel via my employer and I just purchased a new pair of bibs that have become my new favorite! They fit great and feel racy but are way more...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-18, 05:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,630
Posted By MattyMurdah

The NBC Sports Gold package definitely misses...

The NBC Sports Gold package definitely misses coverage (eg: Tour de Suisse) which I supplement using Tiz Cycling. Anybody on here ever stream from Tiz?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-18, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By MattyMurdah

For $1000, I would go used or try to find...

For $1000, I would go used or try to find something on clearance in a local bike shop. Depending on where you live, and how much time you want to invest in hunting on channels like Craigslist, you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-18, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,436
Posted By MattyMurdah

+1 for just buying the new r8000 r derailer. I...

+1 for just buying the new r8000 r derailer. I just replaced my damaged 6800 one with the new model and I'm happy I did because it protrudes a whole lot less (so when my wife/friend/cat/whoever tips...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-18, 05:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,951
Posted By MattyMurdah

You should make Cycling your primary focus...

You should make Cycling your primary focus instead of running, and then you should get yourself a power meter ;).
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-18, 05:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,304
Posted By MattyMurdah

+1 for this. Yes, by definition, functional...

+1 for this. Yes, by definition, functional threshold power is your power for 60 minutes but doing the real thing is difficult and unenjoyable. So, a variety of tests were created to get you CLOSE to...
06-07-18, 04:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,027
Posted By MattyMurdah

Nice bike! I own the highlighter yellow Fuji...

Nice bike! I own the highlighter yellow Fuji Cross 1.7 and it's been great as a commuter/entry gravel bike. I upgraded the wheels and saddle and it's definitely more enjoyable after shedding some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-18, 06:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,473
Posted By MattyMurdah

How is riding on nice wheels a "waste of money"?...

How is riding on nice wheels a "waste of money"? You act like there is an expiration date on them or something. My opinion is you're the guy who picks a Toyota Camry as your daily driver and that's...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-18, 04:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,473
Posted By MattyMurdah

Lol what? If you're not riding in the rain or...

Lol what? If you're not riding in the rain or putting unwanted wear on nice wheels, what difference does it make? Training on heavier wheels has zero added training benefit. I have a backup set of...
05-16-18, 02:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 616
Posted By MattyMurdah

Thank you for pointing this out!

Thank you for pointing this out!
05-16-18, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 616
Posted By MattyMurdah

Can I install a 6800 Crank on this frame?

Hey all! I have a 2018 Fuji Cross 1.7 purchased from Performance Bike last year that has a "Praxis Conversion" bottom bracket - Fuji's website does not state what type of BB shell is on the actual...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-18, 12:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,722
Posted By MattyMurdah

Rider doesn't fit the bike = it's the design's...

Rider doesn't fit the bike = it's the design's fault :roflmao2:

I have small hands as well which is why I initially preferred SRAM hoods and levers, but I've since gone full Shimano with 6800 and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-18, 11:48 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,468
Posted By MattyMurdah

I think GCN has made big improvements over the...

I think GCN has made big improvements over the last year. Sure, they have incorporated more sponsored content (Wiggle of Fortune being the most blatant) but it doesn't bother me in the least...
03-30-18, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,742
Posted By MattyMurdah

Awesome, thanks for the context guys! Good to...

Awesome, thanks for the context guys! Good to know there's no real need to upgrade soon.
03-29-18, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,742
Posted By MattyMurdah

How necessary are Hydro disc brakes for racing cyclocross?

I recently purchased a Fuji Cross bike to commute with and do a bit of gravel riding. It has mechanical Shimano 105 shifters paired to TRP Spyre disc brakes and although the braking hasn't felt like...
03-29-18, 11:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,901
Posted By MattyMurdah

I picked up these and really like them for the...

I picked up these and really like them for the price: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/mercury-wheels-m1-disc-brake-wheelset-clincher

Have not tried running them tubeless yet but I plan to in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-18, 01:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,765
Posted By MattyMurdah

OP, out of curiosity what is the reasoning behind...

OP, out of curiosity what is the reasoning behind preferring carbon wheel + aluminum braking surface?

I've heard from teammates that alu-lined carbon rims wear out MUCH faster than full carbon or...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-18, 11:55 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,896
Posted By MattyMurdah

Am I the only one who actually likes the Inflite...

Am I the only one who actually likes the Inflite frame? The yellow is a bit school-bussy but I think the frame looks cool... Although, this could be influenced by watching Matthieu Vander poel...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-18, 12:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,118
Posted By MattyMurdah

If you're serious about improving your fitness or...

If you're serious about improving your fitness or just getting quicker on the bike, FTP training is incredibly useful. It totally changed the way I look and feel about riding my bike. I hardly use it...
12-15-17, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,785
Posted By MattyMurdah

Help! Getting Sram GXP cranks to work with BB386 bb?

Hey Guys,

I'm helping a buddy build a tri bike from the ground up and we've hit a couple snags... Long story short, we nearly completed the build and realized the frame was way too large for him...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-17, 12:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,359
Posted By MattyMurdah

I had an annoying creak on the trainer that...

I had an annoying creak on the trainer that turned out to be my rear presta valve rattling against the rim every time it spun past the trainer at certain speeds. Solved it by putting a valve bolt on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,878
Posted By MattyMurdah

Thanks for sharing! I've been looking for an...

Thanks for sharing! I've been looking for an excuse to get an iPad so may have to try this out :).
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-17, 01:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,878
Posted By MattyMurdah

Not sure if this will ever be a thing but... how...

Not sure if this will ever be a thing but... how awesome would it be if you could import TrainerRoad workouts into Zwift?! ;)

I've been training with a Power Meter for about 4 months now and it's...
11-17-17, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By MattyMurdah

Thanks, guys! Appreciate the suggestions as well...

Thanks, guys! Appreciate the suggestions as well :).
11-17-17, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By MattyMurdah

How hard would it be swap my Mechanical 105 for Hydro?

Hey Folks!

I recently bought a 2018 Fuji Cross 1.7 that has mechanical Shimano 105 with TRP Spyre disc brakes. The bike is perfect for commuting purposes now but I am thinking of trying my hand at...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-17, 10:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,257
Posted By MattyMurdah

My thoughts are... you already bought the 105...

My thoughts are... you already bought the 105 groupset, so why not just put it on!? It's been a few years since I rode Sora but I was on a triple and I felt like I was always adjusting the derailers...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-17, 06:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,778
Posted By MattyMurdah

Interesting. Yeah I'm in contact with Mercury but...

Interesting. Yeah I'm in contact with Mercury but through Competitive Cyclist. I need to get them the serial # off the inside of the rim once I get home from work and then will hopefully have some...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-17, 11:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,778
Posted By MattyMurdah

Interesting - and you both use the stock Mercury...

Interesting - and you both use the stock Mercury pads? Do any of your brake tracks look like mine does?

Would be curious to know if this is a one-off thing. Can't imagine I'm doing anything that...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-17, 12:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,778
Posted By MattyMurdah

Thanks for the info. I just plugged in the Kinlin...

Thanks for the info. I just plugged in the Kinlin XR-200 and holy crap! Drops the weight to 1238g for the set and actually shaves off a few dollars. Have ou heard anything about that rim in...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-17, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,778
Posted By MattyMurdah

Awesome - what did you set yours up with for...

Awesome - what did you set yours up with for spoke count F vs R? I am fairly light (135lbs) and was thinking 20/24 with Front radial and Rear 2x whatever that means.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-17, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,778
Posted By MattyMurdah

Thanks for the recommendation! There are a ton of...

Thanks for the recommendation! There are a ton of other Kinlin rim options - what made you choose the XR31T? I've never heard of the brand, but under $800 for sub 1450g rims are pretty solid!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-17, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Posted By MattyMurdah

Here are a few sales I've spotted recently,...

Here are a few sales I've spotted recently, although the custom build you mentioned sounds pretty solid!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-17, 10:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,778
Posted By MattyMurdah

Poll: which wheelset would you choose as a replacement (Under $1200)

Hey Guys,

So I may be in the market for some new wheels sooner than I had expected (see this thread where I explain the situation with my current wheels:...
11-11-17, 11:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,575
Posted By MattyMurdah

That's interesting! Damned if you do, damned if...

That's interesting! Damned if you do, damned if you don't, I guess? Use the branded pads to keep warranty and ruin the wheels or use non branded pads and void warranty but hope for better wear? :(
11-10-17, 10:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,575
Posted By MattyMurdah

I've definitely had this happen on my rims with...

I've definitely had this happen on my rims with alu braking surfaces which is why I constantly check the brake pad surfaces and pick out the metal shards or grit with a needle. However, I've not once...
11-09-17, 10:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,575
Posted By MattyMurdah

I will snap some better ones tmrw morning and...

I will snap some better ones tmrw morning and upload.
11-09-17, 10:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,575
Posted By MattyMurdah

Both rims show the exact same wear pattern - it...

Both rims show the exact same wear pattern - it looks like two symmetrical streaks that run parallel on the brake tracks. For whatever reason, the back is showing more wear than the front.

I just...
11-09-17, 09:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,575
Posted By MattyMurdah

Yeah I have made sure to only use the Mercury...

Yeah I have made sure to only use the Mercury branded pads that came with the set.
11-09-17, 09:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,575
Posted By MattyMurdah

I've made sure to only use the Mercury branded...

I've made sure to only use the Mercury branded pads that came with the set because I know that swapping them out will void the warranty. Braking has been a little spongy/sticky feeling at times but I...
11-09-17, 08:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,575
Posted By MattyMurdah

Brake wear on carbon brake surface - is this normal?

Hey Guys,

I purchased my first set of carbon clinchers from Competitive Cyclist in June of this year and I recently noticed there is some visible wear on the brake tracks. The wheelset is a set...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-17, 07:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,698
Posted By MattyMurdah

I've heard really good things about the newer...

I've heard really good things about the newer Domane's from Trek. But in all honesty, any new disc-brake equipped road or endurance style bike would probably do the trick. I recently picked up a Fuji...
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