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Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,495
Posted By FrankTuna

On track to hit 475 hrs for the year, better than...

On track to hit 475 hrs for the year, better than 2021 and 2022 combined 🤩
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-23, 04:39 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,980
Posted By FrankTuna

12 speed 105 could give you a 11-34 or 11-36!...

12 speed 105 could give you a 11-34 or 11-36! That'll help up those hills.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,980
Posted By FrankTuna

I used to have a 2019 Canyon Endurance CF7, but...

I used to have a 2019 Canyon Endurance CF7, but sold it during covid and later ended up with a 2021 Roubaix Expert. Both are great bikes, but if I were in your position, I'd go with the Canyon with...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-23, 05:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 930
Posted By FrankTuna

If you don't mind spending the money, these are...

If you don't mind spending the money, these are great wheels. I've been running them for a couple years and they're bombproof.

As mentioned, they're reasonably wide and pretty light. They're super...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 664
Posted By FrankTuna

I've been thinking about this lately too (and...

I've been thinking about this lately too (and also in New England so thanks for the link!). I've always wanted green bike, but it wouldn't match my current jerseys like my bike does now in black. Is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-23, 05:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,075
Posted By FrankTuna

Don't think it'll be an issue, at least from my...

Don't think it'll be an issue, at least from my experience. I often use a Sram dropper post on my gravel bike (Salsa Cutthroat) for big rides, but swap for a regular post otherwise. Just keep some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-23, 08:22 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,498
Posted By FrankTuna

Not sure what your issue is 🤷‍♂️ It's $3,999...

Not sure what your issue is 🤷‍♂️

It's $3,999 on Canyon's US site and I'm in the US. So it's $3,999 + $99 shipping + 6.35% sales tax 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

There are no duties or customs.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,498
Posted By FrankTuna

I don't know the conversion of maple syrup to...

I don't know the conversion of maple syrup to freedom dollars, but I can buy that Canyon for $4k and can't get anything close in an LBS near me for that price in the US. Seems like a good deal 🤷‍♂️
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,498
Posted By FrankTuna

That's alot of bike for $4k 😎😎😎 Enjoy it!!!

That's alot of bike for $4k 😎😎😎 Enjoy it!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,498
Posted By FrankTuna

What year was your Roubaix? I have a 2021 Roubaix...

What year was your Roubaix? I have a 2021 Roubaix Expert that is super comfy (and pretty fast), but I bought it when I was ~35lbs heavier and my FTP was lower 🤣 I can ride for long periods in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 10:34 AM
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 04:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 698
Posted By FrankTuna

Am I crazy...bump from Shimano hydraulic hose on shifter driving me nuts

I have the same bars on my road and gravel bikes. Gravel (gray tape in pic) has Force AXS shifters, road bike (black tape in pic) has Shimano Ultegra Di2 8070 shifters. I have thousands of miles on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,241
Posted By FrankTuna

Not to derail the thread, but how do/did you like...

Not to derail the thread, but how do/did you like the FSA bars? I've been looking for something with some flare, and the ergonomics look great. Thanks!!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,479
Posted By FrankTuna

Sorry...one more thing! Have you checked out...

Sorry...one more thing! Have you checked out 99spokes?

https://99spokes.com/compare?bikes=trek-domane-sl-6-gen-4-2023;*z.58cm-700-700|w.700,canyon-endurace-cf-sl-8-2023;*z.lg-700-700|w.700

This...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,479
Posted By FrankTuna

Can't hurt to call a local Trek shop. The one...

Can't hurt to call a local Trek shop. The one near me has been great...they'll order a bike but you're not locked in if it's not right for you.

The Canyon Endurace in general is on the longer...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,479
Posted By FrankTuna

Have you looked at a Trek Domane (probably a 58cm...

Have you looked at a Trek Domane (probably a 58cm frame)? Top tube is 56.7 cm and head tube 19.5 cm (seems close to your current bike?)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-23, 03:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By FrankTuna

First 3 that come to mind... Schwalbe Pro...

First 3 that come to mind...

Schwalbe Pro One 34mm
Vittoria N.ext 34mm
Rene Herse Bon Jon Pass 35mm
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 06:57 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,327
Posted By FrankTuna

30mm up front (measures 31mm) and 32mm in the...

30mm up front (measures 31mm) and 32mm in the rear (measures 33.5mm). The front tire ends up the same width as the wheel.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-22, 11:02 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,327
Posted By FrankTuna

I just installed these last week after getting a...

I just installed these last week after getting a bubble in a GP5000 TL sidewall that left me stranded 😬😬😬

A little tricky to mount though not bad on my Bontrager Aeolus 51 wheels, and I did need...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 531
Posted By FrankTuna

They ship with an additional spacer that allows...

They ship with an additional spacer that allows you to run any standard stem designed for a 1-1/8" steerer. I'm running a Zipp stem on mine.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-22, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 565,533
Posted By FrankTuna

Black bikes are the best! Including my...

Black bikes are the best! Including my Specialized Roubaix Expert with Ultegra Di2. I love every minute on this bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,399
Posted By FrankTuna

Check out this site...even with expensive...

Check out this site...even with expensive shipping, I ordered 4 for less than $50/ea shipped to the US. I got my last batch from them and shipping was surprisingly fast.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,399
Posted By FrankTuna

The wheels are Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 TLR Disc...

The wheels are Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 TLR Disc and the tires are 700x32. I absolutely LOVE the combo! I used DT Swiss tape instead of the Bontrager rim strips and now they only need topped of maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-22, 03:44 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,617
Posted By FrankTuna

I wonder if the bigger seat tube allows them to...

I wonder if the bigger seat tube allows them to build a more robust dropper?

I tried a PNW 27.2 dropper on my Salsa Cutthroat. They advised it was perfectly suitable to use on the trainer, but it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-22, 10:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,518
Posted By FrankTuna

How wide is the chamois? I ride a 155-160mm...

How wide is the chamois? I ride a 155-160mm saddle and generally have had no issues, but I've tried a few brands (Pearl Izumi and another I can't remember) that seemed to have super narrow chamois.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-22, 08:54 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,913
Posted By FrankTuna

Asking the real questions!!:foo:

Asking the real questions!!:foo:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,323
Posted By FrankTuna

I ended up with sealant underneath the rim...

I ended up with sealant underneath the rim strips. Not sure how that happened (maybe just bad luck :foo:) but I've been super happy with the DT Swiss tape.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-22, 09:42 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,913
Posted By FrankTuna

Considering some folks have no qualms dropping...

Considering some folks have no qualms dropping $13k+ on an S-Works, this will definitely have an audience. I'd love to own one but I'm one of the poors stuck with 11 speed Ultegra Di2 :twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,323
Posted By FrankTuna

I have these wheels and they're fantastic. I've...

I have these wheels and they're fantastic. I've been using Schwalbe Pro One's which I could mount by hand, along with Orange Seal which seals beautifully. I initially used the rim strips but tires...
12-07-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

Yup....XD for sure (not sure about XDR). The...

Yup....XD for sure (not sure about XDR). The cassettes aren't cheap but beautifully machined and pretty light. I've been watching every YouTube video I can find on them haha
12-07-21, 03:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

But at least a mech derailed is $110 vs Eagle GX...

But at least a mech derailed is $110 vs Eagle GX @ $370. I'm a little nervous of breaking an AXS derailleur and have to replace it.
12-07-21, 01:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

Mechanical set up would be: GRX...

Mechanical set up would be:

GRX shifters/brakes
XT crank with Wolftooth chainring (compatible with 11 speed and Eagle)
GRX rear derailleur with goat link as needed
EThirteen cassette 9-46
...
12-07-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 23,522
Posted By FrankTuna

Cool thanks!! I'm agonizing at the moment how to...

Cool thanks!! I'm agonizing at the moment how to build up my Cutthroat so I appreciate the input!!
12-07-21, 09:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

Another helpful comment.

Another helpful comment.
12-07-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 23,522
Posted By FrankTuna

How do you feel about the gaps between the gears?...

How do you feel about the gaps between the gears? Is it easy to keep a reasonable cadence? I've been playing around with a gear calculator but would love your thoughts.
12-07-21, 09:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

It is for me, IMO. Are we done yet? And why am I...

It is for me, IMO. Are we done yet? And why am I still getting notifications?
12-07-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

Everybody else who responded understood my...

Everybody else who responded understood my meaning. Maybe we're just not as smart as you. Now I have to mute these notifications because this is getting absurd.
12-07-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

This has been fun. Cheers. :thumb: Maybe...

This has been fun. Cheers. :thumb:

Maybe I'll just hold out for 12354 speed.
12-07-21, 09:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

This has been fun. Cheers. :thumb:

This has been fun. Cheers. :thumb:
12-07-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

I appreciate what you're saying and we're arguing...

I appreciate what you're saying and we're arguing over semantics. All I intended to say was 11 speed parts will be available into the foreseeable future. I appreciate the input!
12-07-21, 08:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

Hence my initial thoughts of it being somewhat...

Hence my initial thoughts of it being somewhat future proof. It seems a stretch to call 11 speed old fashioned but to each his own.
12-07-21, 08:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

I'd argue that mech GRX can be considered...

I'd argue that mech GRX can be considered somewhat future proof because it's still easy enough to find 10s speed Shimano stuff when we've been rolling on 11s for a while now. Future proof doesn't...
12-07-21, 06:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

I think Shimano 12 speed is going to be all...

I think Shimano 12 speed is going to be all electronic, so I bet there will be a premium once parts are actually available.

If they come out with a semi-wireless GRX 12s Di2, then I wouldn't have...
12-07-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

This is where I'm leaning I think. Thanks all for...

This is where I'm leaning I think. Thanks all for the advice!

I have no doubt that AXS is nice but I'm definitely having sticker shock :lol: With GRX, I know I'll still have a super reliable...
12-06-21, 07:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

I have Di2 on my road bike and the biggest draw...

I have Di2 on my road bike and the biggest draw for me initially was not having to worry about the front derailleur in full synchro mode! If I go GRX, it'll be 1x mechanical.
12-06-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,407
Posted By FrankTuna

Are you still happy with the setup? I have...

Are you still happy with the setup? I have components for either a GRX 1x or Sram AXS mullet build (thats another thread lol)

if I go Shimano, I'm thinking of using a 9-46 eThriteen cassette,...
12-06-21, 02:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,252
Posted By FrankTuna

Is a SRAM AXS mullet worth +$1k over GRX 1x mech?

Through some small miracle, I was able to secure the components for either setup on my Salsa Cutthroat. I absolutely cannot bring myself to open the packaging for either!

Option 1 is GRX 1x with...
11-22-21, 08:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,483
Posted By FrankTuna

Thanks all for the help. There was a shop...

Thanks all for the help. There was a shop relatively near me that had a Cutthroat....I figured it take it for a spin just for hahas. Well, that was a mistake and I bought it. With a longer front...
11-21-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,483
Posted By FrankTuna

Drops. I had 44cm bars to match my road fit. But...

Drops. I had 44cm bars to match my road fit. But I'm thinking wider would be better for this.
11-20-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,483
Posted By FrankTuna

Super helpful.. thanks! I just looked on...

Super helpful.. thanks! I just looked on 99spokes. Front center measurements:

Grizl XXL: 662 mm
Lynskey GR300 XL: 650 mm
Checkpoint 61cm: 646 mm

The Grizl also has the longest wheelbase (+11...
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