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06-18-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 267
Posted By springs

All you need to do is to replace your 46-33...

All you need to do is to replace your 46-33 chainings with the 43-30 chainrings. No change of crank or FD required.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-19, 06:48 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 389,468
Posted By springs

What exactly "crapped out"? It would be useful to...

What exactly "crapped out"? It would be useful to know how they failed. Bearings? Something else?
11-19-18, 07:13 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 23,150
Posted By springs

How many milligrams per dose do you take?

How many milligrams per dose do you take?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-18, 07:16 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,117
Posted By springs

No but I have done so on my rim brake 2018 Emonda.

No but I have done so on my rim brake 2018 Emonda.
06-24-18, 06:44 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 23,150
Posted By springs

Very informative post. Thanks.

Very informative post. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-18, 06:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By springs

Can anyone compare it to this event? Both look...

Can anyone compare it to this event? Both look interesting, and I'd love to do Mt Equinox.
The Vermont Challenge (http://www.vtchallenge.com/)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-18, 06:20 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,221
Posted By springs

Saddle looks high to me. Knee angle appears to be...

Saddle looks high to me. Knee angle appears to be about 150*/30*.
Forum: Northeast
01-26-18, 07:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,412
Posted By springs

If you want to do a ride in your home state,...

If you want to do a ride in your home state, here's one that I like. Not too many art galleries in the area, but lots of nice hills. This route has 5k' of climbing in 35 miles.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-18, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,812
Posted By springs

I use a PG-1170 11-36 with my etap wifli. No...

I use a PG-1170 11-36 with my etap wifli. No problems. 2011 Cervelo RS, stock hanger.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-17, 05:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,839
Posted By springs

I'm a Power rider but just tried the new Power...

I'm a Power rider but just tried the new Power Arc for about 50 miles. I thought the more rounded shape would help with the very occasional issues I have with the regular Power, but so far the Arc is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-17, 07:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,026
Posted By springs

I've been using this too for a couple years....

I've been using this too for a couple years. Works for me. Tastes great IMO.
05-22-17, 07:16 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 31,389
Posted By springs

I've been re-using 11 speed KMC links for a...

I've been re-using 11 speed KMC links for a couple years now with no problems. Maybe use one for 6 months before replacing. And I agree with everything hhnngg1 says. For me waxing is easier, less...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-17, 06:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,663
Posted By springs

That's what I did, although I'm not sure I needed...

That's what I did, although I'm not sure I needed to. Everything works fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-17, 06:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,663
Posted By springs

Just curious...was the rub on the outside plate,...

Just curious...was the rub on the outside plate, or on the little tab at the top of the cage that is perpendicular to the side plates? I'd like to know the purpose of that tab.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-17, 08:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,701
Posted By springs

I don't want a pitch sensor to measure elevation...

I don't want a pitch sensor to measure elevation gain. I want a pitch sensor to measure pitch. You tell me how much cost, size, and battery it will incur and I'll tell you how much I'm willing to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-17, 07:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,701
Posted By springs

My preference is for bike computers to have a...

My preference is for bike computers to have a pitch sensor like most cell phones have so that you can have instantaneous pitch (grade) readings in addition to lagging rise/run calculations. Pitch...
04-14-17, 06:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,237
Posted By springs

Those are pretty much non-issues for me. I mount...

Those are pretty much non-issues for me. I mount my computer on the handlebar and the mount rarely changes position. If it does, push a button to re-calibrate on a flat surface (like my garage...
04-11-17, 03:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,237
Posted By springs

Good analysis but if it takes 500' for it to...

Good analysis but if it takes 500' for it to return a grade figure then it will miss or report inaccurate results for climbs shorter than that. Where I ride there are many climbs shorter than 500'...
04-10-17, 06:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,237
Posted By springs

Well that is a showstopper for me. Thanks for...

Well that is a showstopper for me. Thanks for pointing this out.
03-11-17, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,348
Posted By springs

Can the Garmin 820 display each etap battery charge?

I think I've read that the 1000 can but I'm wondering if the 820 can. I'm referring to FD and RD batteries, not shifter batteries. My 800 still works well but I'm feeling upgrade fever.
01-26-17, 07:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,347
Posted By springs

My Rival build came with 28/28.

My Rival build came with 28/28.
01-23-17, 08:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,347
Posted By springs

I bought the full Rival bike and replaced the...

I bought the full Rival bike and replaced the Rival with Di2 and Avid BB7 brakes. That reminds me I have the Rival set for sale.
01-23-17, 07:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,347
Posted By springs

I've had a carbon Warbird for about four months...

I've had a carbon Warbird for about four months and I'm very happy with it. I'm currently running big 43mm BG Rock n Road tires at 25psi so it's hard to tell how the VRS contributes to the ride....
01-13-17, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,452
Posted By springs

I use a co2 cartridge and then after sealing I...

I use a co2 cartridge and then after sealing I deflate and refill with a regular pump.
12-07-16, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 999
Posted By springs

I tried an easy short ride a week after a simple...

I tried an easy short ride a week after a simple inguinal hernia repair, and that was a mistake. That evening I had a lot of pain, like intense sciatica on half my body. I thought I really screwed...
Forum: Northeast
11-14-16, 07:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,050
Posted By springs

The previous owner moved it from Breezewood to...

The previous owner moved it from Breezewood to Bedford, but it has since been taken over by a new owner. The name stayed the same...Fat Jimmy's Outfitters.
Forum: Northeast
11-13-16, 06:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,050
Posted By springs

The bike shop in Breezewood moved to Bedford,...

The bike shop in Breezewood moved to Bedford, about 16 miles west. There are plans afoot to develop this abandoned stretch to make it more bike and tourist friendly. Pike2Bike I think the project is...
11-05-16, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,228
Posted By springs

I have Bruce Gordon Rock n Roads on mine. They...

I have Bruce Gordon Rock n Roads on mine. They are called 43mm but I measure 45 at the widest point on the knobs. Not much room left between the chain stays.
11-02-16, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By springs

Bicycle Times Adventurefest?

I noticed the absence of this event in 2016. The Raystown Lake event in 2015 was fun so I was looking forward to more of them. Anyone know if it will continue in the future?
10-28-16, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,347
Posted By springs

My Warbird has a PF 41x86

My Warbird has a PF 41x86
09-12-16, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 693
Posted By springs

Di2 FD backup plate

Anyone ever fabricate one of these from materials on hand? I'm moving the groupset from a band to a braze-on bike and I seem to have lost the plates that came with the groupset.. I'm thinking a...
08-01-16, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,676
Posted By springs

I like roof racks. If that's what you've decided...

I like roof racks. If that's what you've decided you want, go for it. I use Rockymounts fork mount style. You do have to remember not to drive under anything with low clearance.
05-30-16, 06:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,177
Posted By springs

New tires (same brand/model) always feel slower...

New tires (same brand/model) always feel slower to me. Takes a few hundred miles before they get "good". It could be my imagination, of course.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,028
Posted By springs

https://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/men/shorts/t-fi...

https://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/men/shorts/t-fi-mille-s5-longleg-black (https://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/men/shorts/t-fi-mille-s5-longleg-black/)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-16, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By springs

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-16, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,934
Posted By springs

I am very happy with mine and have put about 5k...

I am very happy with mine and have put about 5k miles on it so far. I do a lot of climbing and even though it's not the lightest frame out there I think it climbs very well. I'm 5'7" and could have...
02-01-16, 07:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,455
Posted By springs

Well, I've never had the chance to compare two...

Well, I've never had the chance to compare two difference crank lengths with all other variables being equal, but since the change is down in the 1-2% range I agree it would be hard to perceive.
01-28-16, 07:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,455
Posted By springs

It seems to me that the only place you'd notice...

It seems to me that the only place you'd notice is on very steep climbs where you're in your lowest gear and struggling to turn the cranks. Then a longer crank might be beneficial.
Forum: Northeast
01-17-16, 06:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,425
Posted By springs

Maybe this ride will interest you. Garrett...

Maybe this ride will interest you.

Garrett County Gran Fondo (http://www.garrettcountygranfondo.org/diabolical_double.htm)
01-10-16, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,083
Posted By springs

Nice job. What size is that RS?

Nice job. What size is that RS?
01-09-16, 06:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,839
Posted By springs

There is no "best" vendor.

There is no "best" vendor.
01-07-16, 07:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,408
Posted By springs

How many feet of climbing in those 104 miles?

How many feet of climbing in those 104 miles?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-15, 06:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,171
Posted By springs

You weren't asking me, but I just went from a 155...

You weren't asking me, but I just went from a 155 Romin to a 143 Power. The 143 Power doesn't seem too narrow at all. I haven't tried the 155 Power but I think it would be too wide for me.
10-13-15, 06:46 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,376
Posted By springs

Yeah, that Bunn Mt view was great, and so was the...

Yeah, that Bunn Mt view was great, and so was the descent on the other side.
10-12-15, 06:25 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,376
Posted By springs

I rode the 70 mile mixed surface route on...

I rode the 70 mile mixed surface route on Saturday. Anyone else ride that? Very scenic, but some segments were very treacherous unless you were on a mountain bike. I was on a road bike with 28mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-15, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 565,567
Posted By springs

447715

447715
04-24-15, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By springs

I got some free with a recent purchase. Haven't...

I got some free with a recent purchase. Haven't used them yet but they are heavy.
04-09-15, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,921
Posted By springs

I wear progressives off the bike. On the bike I...

I wear progressives off the bike. On the bike I wear single vision lenses for distance, Oakleys with lenses from SportRx. My near vision is good enough that I can look under the lenses to read the...
04-09-15, 06:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,043
Posted By springs

One thing that worries me is that I read that a...

One thing that worries me is that I read that a biopsy can actually spread otherwise slow-growing, non-threatening cancer cells. If anyone can point to evidence for/against this, I'd appreciate it. ...
03-31-15, 06:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,300
Posted By springs

Could you say more about this, or define what you...

Could you say more about this, or define what you mean by "vast"?
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