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Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-20, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 502
Posted By AWillZ

Well, I take it all back. Since my original post...

Well, I take it all back. Since my original post I have ridden 3 different (performance) endurance bikes - no way I would ever go for that. slow accelerating, sluggish handling and heavy. I am not...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 502
Posted By AWillZ

Stack + Other Geometry

Looking to replace my Ridley Damocles, which I have ridden for 9 years. As I have gotten older I have added spacers (2 cm) to a frame that has a 57.5 stack to a medium - and Ridley's medium is more...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,879
Posted By AWillZ

not about the decal...I don't care about...

not about the decal...I don't care about that...its about road
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-20, 06:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,879
Posted By AWillZ

if the spacing is good, I will go with Chorus 11...

if the spacing is good, I will go with Chorus 11 or 12 - either is OK so long as I can get a 30 tooth cog for a 50 34 crank. I don't race any more. - can hang on the flats and rolling but need the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-20, 04:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,879
Posted By AWillZ

Just concerned about the spacing for either 11 or...

Just concerned about the spacing for either 11 or 12 sp. I wanted to do this myself but looks like I will have to have it done at the shop
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,879
Posted By AWillZ

Thanks for the info, much appreciated. There is...

Thanks for the info, much appreciated. There is no way on earth that I would put a Deore or any mountain bike rear D on that bike...I know that is bike snob but I wouldn't be able to ride it, just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,879
Posted By AWillZ

Drive train conversion

Currently have a Ridley Damocles frame with Dura Ace 7800 10 speed - 50 34 crank 12 - 27 casette. I live and ride in a hilly place and need sometimes need lower gearing than 34 - 27...would like a 30...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,935
Posted By AWillZ

DrIsotope, Nope, I don't have a disc brake road...

DrIsotope,
Nope, I don't have a disc brake road bike, but I have many club friends that I ride with on a regular basis that do - some complain about rubbing and alignment and some don't.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-19, 04:59 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,935
Posted By AWillZ

Disagree - I wasn't looking for justification....

Disagree - I wasn't looking for justification. Don't need that. I was saying, from the beginning, disc brakes add rotating weight (bad) and cost (bad) but don't really perform any better with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-19, 03:42 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,935
Posted By AWillZ

No I group ride, train and race on the same bike...

No I group ride, train and race on the same bike with the same wheels and tires... and I plan to do the same when I get the new bike - I am planning on HED Ardennes Black wheels and Continental GP...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,935
Posted By AWillZ

Kapusta - Totally understand the benefit of wide,...

Kapusta - Totally understand the benefit of wide, but if you raced your road bike you wouldn't race on 32's
Lienister - I agree, bike makers decide what they want us to buy and reinforce it with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-19, 06:43 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,935
Posted By AWillZ

I had definitely made up my mind and I wasn't...

I had definitely made up my mind and I wasn't looking for validation or to "stir the pot". I was interested to read what others thought and there was some good info that was added to the original...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-19, 11:49 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,935
Posted By AWillZ

If you want one bike to do it all, road, gravel,...

If you want one bike to do it all, road, gravel, combination of both then I can see the advantage of being able to go from 25 or 28 to 32 or even 40 tires as needed but I was referring to road bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,935
Posted By AWillZ

Not trying to be talked out of it, but trying to...

Not trying to be talked out of it, but trying to understand the why the whole road bike world is going disc. For the majority of riders I don't see the benefit as it relates to cost and weight unless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-19, 05:07 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 19,935
Posted By AWillZ

Caliper vs disc brakes on road bike?

Getting ready to replace my 2009 Ridley Damocles - I am sticking with Ridley as the Damo that I have been riding / racing for 10 years has been fantastic. Probably going to a Fenix SL. I had no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-19, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 655
Posted By AWillZ

Cassette with Dura Ace 7800 10 sp

I need to replace my chain and casette - Dura Ace 7800 rear D with a 50 / 34 crankset. I would like to go with a Dura Ace 10 speed with an 11 - 28 range but I was told that the 12 -27 is a far as I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-19, 02:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,844
Posted By AWillZ

Settle an argument?

My friend contends that a 180 lb rider on a 20 lb bike is the same as a 185 lb rider on a 15 lb bike and I say not even close, 5 lbs of rider weight is far less significant than 5 lbs of bike weight....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-19, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,285
Posted By AWillZ

Dura Ace 7800 casette

Riding Dura Ace 7800 group. My cassette needs to be replaced and the Shimano spec calls out that the 10 speed 11-28 requires a 7900 derailleur. running a 50 34 compact crank and current cassette is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-11, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By AWillZ

OK, thanks. I will check the Park site

OK, thanks. I will check the Park site
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By AWillZ

Brake Hoods replacement

I am replacing my standard brake hoods with Hudz. Shifters are Dura Ace 7800. It says on their site that you have to remove the shifters and the cable...I would like to do this myself and I am unsure...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
02-14-11, 12:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,376
Posted By AWillZ

I like the Katusha jersey even if it doesn't...

I like the Katusha jersey even if it doesn't match the shorts. Too bad they dumped Ridley - not slamming Focus but the Noah and the Helium are a tough combination to beat. The Noah is the nicest road...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-09, 04:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,856
Posted By AWillZ

I have ridden them both. They are both very...

I have ridden them both. They are both very smooth but the Look has a much racier feel and is definitely quicker when you stand on it. Both great quality makers and with the aid of a bike fitter...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,250
Posted By AWillZ

Guerciotti - in Milano and I believe they have a...

Guerciotti - in Milano and I believe they have a retail outlet at the factory. Paulo Guerciotti was a cyclocross rider turned frame maker. But during the day of lugged steel frames Tomasini made...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-08, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 324
Posted By AWillZ

Indoor Trainer question

I am going to replace my road tire with an old tire to use on the trainer. I have a size 20C and a 25C available. Does the width make a difference on the trainer. Also what is the best air...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 05:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,321
Posted By AWillZ

I would check out the new Look 566 with Sram...

I would check out the new Look 566 with Sram Rival. Its about $2500. Look knows how to make beautifully balanced, well made frames.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-08, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By AWillZ

Narrowed Down to 3

I have it narrowed down to 3 bikes. Look 566, Orbea Onix, Felt F4sl - all with Ultegra SL all new models for next year and all about the same price. I don't race but do the time in the saddle and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 356
Posted By AWillZ

Thanks for the advise. It is a TST frame. ...

Thanks for the advise. It is a TST frame. Although I am not an expert, frame build quality seems as good as some of the big Ti competitors. You know how it is, go into LBS and see this years new...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-08, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 356
Posted By AWillZ

Need road bike advise

Need advise on best course of action: upgrade or buy something else

I have a Douglas Precision Ti (Colorado Cyclist) Ultegra 9 speed group, triple crank with traditional type bottom bracket,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-13-08, 01:02 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 101,328
Posted By AWillZ

Douglas Precision Ti

Douglas Precision Ti
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-13-08, 12:58 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 7,687
Posted By AWillZ

54, started over at 52 and bought a business. ...

54, started over at 52 and bought a business. haven't made so little per hour since I was 25. do have the freedom to ride, but find myself working...the time that I do spend in the saddle is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-07, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By AWillZ

anodizing looks cool. are you aware of who might...

anodizing looks cool. are you aware of who might do that?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-07, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By AWillZ

frame painting

thinking of adding some paint to my Ti frame. Getting a little tired of looking at the brushed finish and was thinking of color bands on the head tube, first half of the top and down tube. Any...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-07, 08:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 833
Posted By AWillZ

I am 5' 11" 33.5 in inseam and ride a 57 (center...

I am 5' 11" 33.5 in inseam and ride a 57 (center to top) and the fit is good. If you use the inseam (in centimeters) X .67 for a frame sized center to the top of the top tube it would suggest that...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-07, 02:23 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,847
Posted By AWillZ

recently sold, with major regret, an 80's...

recently sold, with major regret, an 80's Guerciotti GL (Columbus SL frame) , Nuovo Record. 21lbs. but the best balanced smoothest riding frame I have ever been on. I believe that Italian frames of...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-07, 12:04 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 7,421
Posted By AWillZ

Is there a standard for torque on a carbon post...

Is there a standard for torque on a carbon post to a carbon frame or does it vary by frame maker? Is it necessary on an aluminum post to a Ti frame?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-07, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By AWillZ

OK, thanks for the advise. What are the most...

OK, thanks for the advise. What are the most effective upgrades beyond wheels?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-07, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 433
Posted By AWillZ

Road bike upgrade

Currently riding a Ti frame, classic horiz top tube, with Ultegra triple..old type with traditional bottom bracket. Live in a hilly area and need the low gears. Recently upgraded wheels and looking...
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