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11-16-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,010
Posted By NyoGoat

E Bike Car Replacement for Commute

The question is Cargo Bike or lighter Commuter bike for an E Bike car replacement.

The back story details: I do ride my regular road bike to work sometimes. I pick up daughter from activities...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-22, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,148
Posted By NyoGoat

I'm not sure how this solves my problem - a dry...

I'm not sure how this solves my problem - a dry bag that's big enough for a laptop and my clothes and lunch that I can strap to the MTX rack?


This looks like exactly what I want - but it is out...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-22, 10:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,148
Posted By NyoGoat

I don't have the fold out panniers - I didn't...

I don't have the fold out panniers - I didn't think a laptop would fit in in when I original looked. That might be the best option now though.
Forum: Commuting
01-05-22, 10:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,148
Posted By NyoGoat

Removable rack and laptop bag advice

I've been through a few iterations of best bags for my commute. I currently have a Topeak MTX beam rack paired with the MTX trunk bag. That bag fits my clothes and lunch for the day perfectly, and...
11-20-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,054
Posted By NyoGoat

Santana Titanium from the 90's

I'm considering buying a used Santana Titanium frame tandem. I think it was built late 90's. It currently has Shimano 105 3X up front. If I bought it as an entry in with a plan to upgrade to...
08-20-21, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,486
Posted By NyoGoat

I'm still not sure if I have the Medium or Long...

I'm still not sure if I have the Medium or Long cage derailer. How can I tell? I did measure the long arm on it at 4.5 inches center pulley to center of pully
08-20-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,486
Posted By NyoGoat

for the medium cage (per the link) It does...

for the medium cage (per the link)

It does say :Low sprocket_Max. 42T(2x11-speed), 46T(1x11-speed) Low sprocket_Min. 40T

I see the 40 is available now - it wasn't before. But from what I see on...
08-19-21, 12:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,486
Posted By NyoGoat

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08-19-21, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,486
Posted By NyoGoat

2 by 11-40 vs 11-42

I'm replacing the rear cassette on my boke. I have Deore XT components from 2016. Up front I have 26 / 36 chain rings. In the back I currently have 11-40 cassette. Will I have a problem if I...
Forum: Commuting
12-19-20, 12:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,405
Posted By NyoGoat

Surly Cross Check vs Trek Checkpoint

So I have a Trek Checkpoint SL5 that I talked myself into as my all around commuter. I ride a standard road bike for most of my riding and this gravel bike was intended for wet weather or winter...
Forum: Triathlon
08-01-20, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,128
Posted By NyoGoat

Backpacking trip two weeks before race

My Ironman race was pushed to September (We'll see if it actually happens anyway). I have a 3 day backpacking trip schedule for the end of August. Will taking those 3 days and not biking have a big...
01-28-20, 08:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,357
Posted By NyoGoat

I have a road bike that doesn't cause me any...

I have a road bike that doesn't cause me any issues. I thought it might be an issue with gravel bikes using bigger tires and different geometry. I ride a 54 frame
01-28-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,357
Posted By NyoGoat

Toe Overlap

Is toe overlap worth trading the bike out for? I recently bought a Treck Chekpoint and it rides fine. I initially didn't think the small amount of overlap would be an issue. As i've ridden around...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-19, 04:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,361
Posted By NyoGoat

The good news here is that I was able to convince...

The good news here is that I was able to convince my work to invest in bike lockers inside the access required gate, so i'm not too nervous about it being stolen while at work
Forum: Commuting
11-19-19, 09:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,361
Posted By NyoGoat

Carbon Commuter?

It's too late, I already bought the bike. But i'm second guessing myself now.

I have been trying to figure out the best all weather commuter. I have been commuting on my road bike for a few...
Forum: Triathlon
11-18-19, 08:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,484
Posted By NyoGoat

This is the exact reason I went with a gravel...

This is the exact reason I went with a gravel bike. It can take a rack and fenders and tires up to 40's.
Forum: Triathlon
11-05-19, 10:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,484
Posted By NyoGoat

That's a great idea. I was looking at cheap TT...

That's a great idea. I was looking at cheap TT bikes before I went the gravel route. How difficult is it to do carbon repair? I'm fairly handy but carbon has left me feeling a bit intimidated
Forum: Triathlon
11-04-19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,484
Posted By NyoGoat

Well I ended up getting the gravel bike I was...

Well I ended up getting the gravel bike I was looking at. I might hang on to my other road bike until after the race next year though
11-04-19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 69,008
Posted By NyoGoat

What about racks?

I just picked up a used SL5. I was looking at both AL and SL models. Now that I have it i'm nervous to install a rack on a carbon frame and i've wondered if I should have gone with the AL model. I...
Forum: Triathlon
11-02-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,484
Posted By NyoGoat

My real dilemma is a struggle between a desire to...

My real dilemma is a struggle between a desire to have a car free life as much as possible and a desire to race. Different bikes for those. I've had a road bike for a few years and every winter get...
Forum: Triathlon
10-30-19, 09:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,484
Posted By NyoGoat

Gravel bike for a full Ironman?

The answer is always N+1, but i'm budget concious. I currently ride a CAAD10 that I was going to put clip on bars. Now that it's getting into the winter i'm looking at a used Trek Checkpoint gravel...
Forum: Triathlon
07-10-19, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,662
Posted By NyoGoat

2011 Cervelo P1

I've done a few olympic distance tri's on my Cannondale CAAD 10 105 bike. I just signed up for my first full length tri in May of next year and i've been looking around at getting clip on aero bars...
02-25-19, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,547
Posted By NyoGoat

I've been a runner for years. I started road...

I've been a runner for years. I started road biking about 3 years ago. Generally i've been following a running training program and then commuting to work two or three times a week (13 miles each...
02-23-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,547
Posted By NyoGoat

What Training Gadgets to I need?

I'm about to start the Time Crunched Training Program. I'm planning to train with a heart rate monitor, I don't have any sort of cycling computer. How much benefit will I get from cadence...
12-20-18, 08:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,404
Posted By NyoGoat

I appreciate all the feedback. I'm leaning...

I appreciate all the feedback. I'm leaning heavily towards trying out the crit racing. I'm not really concerned about the danger factor, life is dangerous. I'm hoping to get the community aspect...
12-17-18, 10:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,404
Posted By NyoGoat

Oh! I didn't see the road racing forum. Perhaps...

Oh! I didn't see the road racing forum. Perhaps it is better to move this topic there
12-17-18, 10:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,404
Posted By NyoGoat

Crit Racing

I'm a family man, with growing kids. I used to be a runner and I did a few big races each year. A few years ago I started doing triathlons, and I really like them but I find it hard to train well in...
09-16-18, 10:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,036
Posted By NyoGoat

I had similar feelings about the Trail-Gator. I...

I had similar feelings about the Trail-Gator. I used it for a year and now it sits in my garage. I haven't yet purchased but i'm planning to try out the TowWhee. Basically a bungee tow rope so...
Forum: Commuting
01-23-18, 10:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,861
Posted By NyoGoat

Mostly the complaint is just time. The 20...

Mostly the complaint is just time. The 20 minutes at breakfast time and the 30 minute difference of getting home late are in valuable time slots. It's uncomfortable to shift those around. I've...
Forum: Commuting
01-22-18, 10:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,861
Posted By NyoGoat

Moral Support

I have a 13 mile commute each way. I've been riding twice a week for the last two years. I'm trying to convince my wife to let me ride more but she isn't going for it. On days I don't commute I...
11-06-17, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 849
Posted By NyoGoat

MTB storage

Should I hang a mountain bike with full suspension and hydrolic breaks on it's wheels or hanging from a single wheel on the wall?

I've had my bike hanging from a single wheel, and when I take it...
10-10-17, 12:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,935
Posted By NyoGoat

Road Bike Vs Mountain Bike

I ride a CAAD10 through the summer. I rode it through the winter last year as well, but it gets tricky sometimes. My commute is 14 miles each way.

Option 1:
Re-invigorate my old raleigh...
09-23-17, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,117
Posted By NyoGoat

Ghost Brand MTB

I can't find a lot of info about Ghost brand bicycles. I know they are sold at REI. I just bought a used SL AMR x5

I like the bike and it fits me well. I've been a road biker for a while and...
05-05-17, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By NyoGoat

9 speed to 10 speed

I have a 2006 Raleigh Mojave 8.0 That I have ridden all over the mountains of Utah. I want to upgrade my bike but i'm not ready to drop $3000 yet. Right now i'm considering just putting a new front...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-17, 09:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,038
Posted By NyoGoat

While we're on the topic then: What are good...

While we're on the topic then: What are good bicycling magazines to follow?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-17, 06:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,038
Posted By NyoGoat

Cannondale not in the news

I subscribe to "Bicycling" magazine. The latest issue gave recommendations for different bikes. I realized that i've never seen a recommendation for a Cannondale in that magazine. My current...
03-27-17, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,686
Posted By NyoGoat

Cannondale Kids Bikes

Why don't I see any reference to cannondale kids bikes anywhere on the internet? I just bought a (used) trail 20 6 speed bike for my kid and I can't find any reviews or comparisons anywhere. I...
03-21-17, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,043
Posted By NyoGoat

Child Bike Components

I just bought an old adams tandem trail a bike. I am buying a new 6 speed shifter for it. I ordered a shimano tourney 6 speed grip shift from amazon, but now i'm wondering if child handlebars are...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-16, 02:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,726
Posted By NyoGoat

So what i'm hearing is: There is risk of frame...

So what i'm hearing is: There is risk of frame damage, but the risk is small if I wash it. There is risk of wear and tear, and it might be more cost effective to own a second bike to put the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-16, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,726
Posted By NyoGoat

Caad10 winter bike

My only bike is a CAAD10 105, that I purchased two years ago. I am trying to ride year round and I keep getting nervous about winter riding and maintaining my bike. I ride it to commute into work,...
09-19-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,508
Posted By NyoGoat

Cargo bike vs twin tag a long

I have 4 kids, my youngest are twin boys that are 3 years old. We pull the boys in a trailer, my middle girl sometimes rides a tag-a-long and my older girl rides her own bike. The boys are getting...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-16, 08:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,742
Posted By NyoGoat

One App to Rule them all

Is there one app that will record my workout and push it out to all the other services? I'm using strava, my sister wants me to get on Mapmyrun, my brother wants me to get on Nike+. I thought Wahoo...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-16, 08:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,501
Posted By NyoGoat

momentum

I don't know if this is accurate or not because my perception is very subjective: I've noticed that I tend to lose momentum a lot faster than other riders. I have minimal experience with other...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-16, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 942
Posted By NyoGoat

That is correct. I've noticed that I tend ride...

That is correct. I've noticed that I tend ride on the hoods more than I should anyway. My back is in the same position as if I was in the drops but my hands keep coming up to the hoods. I'll try...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-16, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 942
Posted By NyoGoat

Brakes

I've done my share of mountain biking. Last weekend I took my road bike on the biggest climb, and then the biggest descent i've had it on. 3000 ft over 6 miles through the canyon. I'm on a caad10...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-16, 10:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,336
Posted By NyoGoat

I'm fairly new to road cycling (I bought my first...

I'm fairly new to road cycling (I bought my first road bike last year). I am currently biking days a week and running two days a week. The run would not have made me sore, it only did because of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-16, 11:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,336
Posted By NyoGoat

Not Sore

I've noticed that I don't get sore muscles from biking. Over the weekend I rode up a canyon that had 3000 ft of elevation gain. It was a really tough ride and zapped my energy. The next day I went...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-16, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 759
Posted By NyoGoat

My wife is funny, she can get motivated to run on...

My wife is funny, she can get motivated to run on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike a lot easier than actually going outside. I think it's mostly the commitment factor, if she ends up far away...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-16, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 759
Posted By NyoGoat

Trainer advice

So i'm considering a trainer. I'm looking for one compatible with my 700 CC road bike as well as my wife's 26 in bike. I've seen a trainer on Amazon for $50, i've seen expensive ones for $600. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-16, 12:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By NyoGoat

Carbon Fiber

I work in the carbon fiber industry, but i'm in the front end (manufacturing). I understand all the details of the different properties of carbon fiber. I don't make parts out it, i'm before that. ...
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