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10-28-19, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,542
Posted By ab_antiquo

"The newer Reverbs use a Vent Valve in case air...

"The newer Reverbs use a Vent Valve in case air and oil mix. No disassembly required to fix."

"Reverb AXS"

Google is your friend here.
10-28-19, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,436
Posted By ab_antiquo

2017 Niner RLT RDO (Made in Vietnam by humans and...

2017 Niner RLT RDO (Made in Vietnam by humans and robots, carbon frame), designed specifically as a Gravel Grinder.
The bike is relatively quick for a gravel frame and handles chunk better than my...
10-28-19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,542
Posted By ab_antiquo

The Reverb is out of his price range. The...

The Reverb is out of his price range.

The newer Reverbs use a Vent Valve in case air and oil mix. No disassembly required to fix.

I've had Gravity Droppers, Xfusion, Fox, 9point8 and now a...
10-28-19, 08:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,957
Posted By ab_antiquo

I am not seeing any pucker-inducing anything in...

I am not seeing any pucker-inducing anything in the pics. Are folks afraid of not very tight trees or something?
10-28-19, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,436
Posted By ab_antiquo

This is a reasonable answer to my very first...

This is a reasonable answer to my very first question,
10-27-19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,436
Posted By ab_antiquo

Your photo prompted me to see what Salsa says...

Your photo prompted me to see what Salsa says about their bars and it makes your photos even more perplexing. "The brake/shifter position should be canted downward slightly, resulting in a 20–25°...
10-27-19, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,436
Posted By ab_antiquo

I've looked at your pictures with your brake...

I've looked at your pictures with your brake levers pointing at the sky which you claim aren't pointing at the sky due to pictures of some other guy's bars.

I still don't get why someone would...
10-27-19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,864
Posted By ab_antiquo

What happened to "Review several threads on this...

What happened to "Review several threads on this forum. There are many threads about CF forks and bikes shattering."? Where's your proof for your outlandish claims? Answer: nowhere.

Again, the OP...
10-27-19, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,436
Posted By ab_antiquo

Is this some kind of optical illusion then? I'm...

Is this some kind of optical illusion then? I'm trying to imagine one finger braking from the hooks and the kind of wrist contortions that would be required.
...
10-27-19, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,436
Posted By ab_antiquo

I don't get it. Why in the world would you want...

I don't get it. Why in the world would you want your brake levers pointing at the sky like that?
10-27-19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,864
Posted By ab_antiquo

Hilarious! Equating post count/join date with...

Hilarious! Equating post count/join date with actual riding experience in an effort to deflect from claims that you can’t back up. If there are so many threads about carbon forks and bikes...
10-27-19, 09:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,988
Posted By ab_antiquo

“waste of money” depends on one’s disposable...

“waste of money” depends on one’s disposable income and financial outlook so what is a significant purchase for one person is no big deal for another.

If folks ride off-road, especially on...
10-25-19, 08:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,566
Posted By ab_antiquo

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x478/203544_fda6d9fde9ef3ee262e9cde0db184bcf738fd9de.jpg
10-25-19, 05:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,566
Posted By ab_antiquo

You mean like the straw man you just created?...

You mean like the straw man you just created? That's a glorious self-own there.
10-25-19, 12:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,566
Posted By ab_antiquo

Given many people's posting history, that is a...

Given many people's posting history, that is a big, big ask.
10-25-19, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 313,159
Posted By ab_antiquo

After a few years it was time to upgrade from my...

After a few years it was time to upgrade from my 44cm EA70 to something wider with more flare in the drops, but still straight in the hooks so my levers weren't pointing funny directions. My test...
10-25-19, 09:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,566
Posted By ab_antiquo

Again, how do you know he didn't ask about fit?...

Again, how do you know he didn't ask about fit? His post is ambiguous.
10-25-19, 09:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,864
Posted By ab_antiquo

If there are so many threads about carbon forks...

If there are so many threads about carbon forks and bikes shattering, surely you can support your claim and list them quite easily, right?

You also must know that when folks break anything they...
10-24-19, 07:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,566
Posted By ab_antiquo

How did you determine that the "bars are fine"...

How did you determine that the "bars are fine" without knowing anything about the rider? Are you psychic or something?
10-24-19, 04:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,864
Posted By ab_antiquo

I'm pretty sure that I've ridden my carbon frame...

I'm pretty sure that I've ridden my carbon frame with carbon fork, carbon bars, carbon stem, carbon cranks, carbon rims, carbon seat post and carbon saddle rails more often than anyone has ridden any...
10-24-19, 01:00 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 32,486
Posted By ab_antiquo

Having done track days with the Ferrari Owner's...

Having done track days with the Ferrari Owner's Club, and seeing a few of them stuffed into the wall at the exit of the Corkscrew at Laguna Seca, your analogy isn't working for me.



I think...
10-22-19, 02:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,864
Posted By ab_antiquo

You and the OP don't have a valid worry. You...

You and the OP don't have a valid worry. You don't understand the engineering and manufacturing process based on your comments.

The OP doesn't have to worry about his carbon fiber fork shattering...
10-22-19, 02:04 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,974
Posted By ab_antiquo

I'm not responsible for your lack of...

I'm not responsible for your lack of understanding.

As previously noted, I get more leverage when I'm in the drops vs. on the hoods. That's because my hands are further from the steering axis when...
10-22-19, 11:49 AM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,974
Posted By ab_antiquo

This is very funny. How would the other...

This is very funny.

How would the other rider, on a completely different bike (geometry, wheel size, tire size, stem size, handlebar size), be able to ride in the drops when his bike doesn’t...
10-22-19, 09:00 AM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,974
Posted By ab_antiquo

I get it. You ignored the post I replied to and...

I get it. You ignored the post I replied to and apparently can't understand that comparing the flat bar on a mountain bike to riding the drops on a gravel bike is nonsensical ("if drops are so...
10-21-19, 11:30 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,974
Posted By ab_antiquo

This is a nonsensical response and a straw man...

This is a nonsensical response and a straw man argument. I have not claimed that drop bars on are superior to flat bars.

It would be helpful if you read, and understood, the post that I was...
10-21-19, 08:03 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,974
Posted By ab_antiquo

It depends. If I'm being a MUPpet or taking it...

It depends. If I'm being a MUPpet or taking it easy on the road, steering effort is minimal and the difference between being on the hoods or in the drops is miniscule.

Other times, it can take a...
10-21-19, 09:14 AM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,974
Posted By ab_antiquo

Must be a Brit thing. In my 30+ years of...

Must be a Brit thing.

In my 30+ years of actually mountain biking (vs. Googling Youtube videos) nobody has ever referred to a nose bonk/nose wheelie/nose manual/euro turn as an endo.
10-20-19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,974
Posted By ab_antiquo

An endo is different than a nose bonk/nose...

An endo is different than a nose bonk/nose wheelie/nose manual/euro turn.

People aren't taught to purposely do endos. Endos, by their very definition, result in a crash. If you didn't crash, you...
10-19-19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,800
Posted By ab_antiquo

Yes, and that's a good thing. The rant was inane....

Yes, and that's a good thing. The rant was inane. The apostrophe discussion is much, much more interesting.
10-19-19, 06:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,516
Posted By ab_antiquo

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/315x315/facepalm_39da4df4b454e004d95270a46a9f5bc4c714392a.jpg

Again, Biopace is different than modern ovals. Google is your friend here. Good...
10-19-19, 09:25 AM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,974
Posted By ab_antiquo

For me, I have more control in the drops because...

For me, I have more control in the drops because I have a firmer grip on the bars and I'm able to brake with one finger (index).

While I can corner well while on the hoods when I am setting up for...
10-19-19, 08:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,833
Posted By ab_antiquo

Lights can be quickly dimmed and/or pointed away...

Lights can be quickly dimmed and/or pointed away on the rare occasion that someone is coming towards me.

What’s happening here is that some are folks are assuming that all bike and pedestrian...
10-18-19, 09:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,833
Posted By ab_antiquo

It depends on the bike and pedestrian path that...

It depends on the bike and pedestrian path that you're on.

On many multi-use paths that I ride super bright lights allow you to ride at the same speeds as during the day time. The super bright...
10-18-19, 08:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,800
Posted By ab_antiquo

I blame the teachers. Specifically your English...

I blame the teachers. Specifically your English teachers.

Apostrophe abuse is a national calamity.
10-17-19, 09:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,833
Posted By ab_antiquo

This is the brightest that I know of. 7200...

This is the brightest that I know of. 7200 lumens.

You set the custom strobe mode via their app.
...
10-17-19, 06:11 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,449
Posted By ab_antiquo

I used a short section of a MUP this Summer and...

I used a short section of a MUP this Summer and it was the most over the top thing that I've ridden. Signed with pavement markings like a road. Solid yellow for no passing, dashed for passing and all...
10-16-19, 07:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,871
Posted By ab_antiquo

You need to ride more. Less equipment blaming,...

You need to ride more. Less equipment blaming, more skill building.
10-15-19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,829
Posted By ab_antiquo

A Gemini Olympia. The wireless remote is nice...

A Gemini Olympia. The wireless remote is nice since it also syncs with my bar light and I can change the brightness without taking my hands off the bars.
...
10-13-19, 10:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,516
Posted By ab_antiquo

Modern oval rings aren’t the same as Biopace.

Modern oval rings aren’t the same as Biopace.
10-13-19, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By ab_antiquo

Green.

Green.
10-10-19, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 816
Posted By ab_antiquo

Crossroads

"Is it Gravel? Is it Cyclocross, or Gravelcross? Who knows?! I've never been one for pigeon holes, all I know is that it has skinny wheels and curly bars and is super fun to ride. Meet me at the...
10-09-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By ab_antiquo

Face (and subsequently the needle on the gauge),...

Face (and subsequently the needle on the gauge), handle, shaft, etc.
10-09-19, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By ab_antiquo

I've had a bunch of them from Rockshox, Fox,...

I've had a bunch of them from Rockshox, Fox, XFusion, etc. They all break eventually.

The ergonomics of the Lezyne are pretty good.
...
10-07-19, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,785
Posted By ab_antiquo

don't believe everything you read from "an...

don't believe everything you read from "an ignorant beginner"

"Pedaling techniques - even slight inclines can slow you down, keep pedaling so you don't stall & fall. use a lower gear than you...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-19, 01:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,010
Posted By ab_antiquo

Yeah, the point that you missed is that you don't...

Yeah, the point that you missed is that you don't need to do anything with the Ti Torque to keep them accurate, as you claimed must be done with all torque wrenches.

It also has markings for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-19, 11:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,010
Posted By ab_antiquo

This is simply not true. The Silca Ti Torque does...

This is simply not true. The Silca Ti Torque does not need to be reset or zeroed out after every use.

https://silca.cc/products/updated-t-ratchet-ti-torque-kit
10-07-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 801
Views: 98,974
Posted By ab_antiquo

That front brake cable though...

That front brake cable though...
10-06-19, 09:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,695
Posted By ab_antiquo

This is awesome! Posting a picture of an ancient...

This is awesome! Posting a picture of an ancient MTB tire (they were ok back in their day, I went through a few of them) to try to continue to move the goal posts and defend your "tires of 60 psi...
10-06-19, 03:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,695
Posted By ab_antiquo

"I am not into arguing with you" Apparently...

"I am not into arguing with you"

Apparently you are. Just as much as you are into moving goalposts from your "tires of 60 psi working pressure (MTBs, fat tire bikes etc.)" nonsense that prompted...
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