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Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-20, 01:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,348
Posted By swifty

You must have rims on the larger end of the ERTO...

You must have rims on the larger end of the ERTO tolerance scale. Both brands of road tubeless tires I've used could be fitted by hand without even using tire levers (Pirelli and Schwalbe) The only...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,886
Posted By swifty

Haha, I guess it's different here in Europe,...

Haha, I guess it's different here in Europe, where Cannondale probably is held in higher regard than in the US.

And I cannot think of anyone in my area who would recognize a Sachs. I'd definately...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-20, 08:12 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,886
Posted By swifty

I would guess it's one of the Cannondales, as a...

I would guess it's one of the Cannondales, as a Sachs is more of a connaisseur brand
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-20, 06:36 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,886
Posted By swifty

They are. It's quite obvious if you care to look...

They are. It's quite obvious if you care to look them up. This here is the WCB-R-268 from Workswell. It clearly is an original design, granted, very similar to the current crop of frames I mentioned...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-20, 04:26 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,886
Posted By swifty

I think you are confusing generic (e.g. hongfu /...

I think you are confusing generic (e.g. hongfu / dengfu, Workswell, etc) with counterfeit. There's nothing wrong with Chinese manufacturers producing frames of their own that follow current design...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-20, 04:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,247
Posted By swifty

Thanks! I'm 189cm and my inseam is 92cm. I went...

Thanks! I'm 189cm and my inseam is 92cm. I went with a size 58.

I would fit on a 56 as well with the WCB-R-268 geo, but I would need 3cm of spacers instead of 5mm, and a 120mm stem instead of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-20, 10:24 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,886
Posted By swifty

Sure, but I don't think this thread is about...

Sure, but I don't think this thread is about comparing fakes to original frames.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,144
Posted By swifty

I only ever used Shimano cleats (I prefer the...

I only ever used Shimano cleats (I prefer the blue ones), and they last about two years for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-20, 02:50 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,823
Posted By swifty

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-20, 02:48 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,182,626
Posted By swifty

A pair of Craft Surge Lumen bib shorts with their...

A pair of Craft Surge Lumen bib shorts with their very fine C1 Infinity pad. It's my second pair but I had great trouble to find them in my size compared to about 8 months ago. Looks like they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-20, 02:45 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,603
Posted By swifty

No direct experience with SRAM myself, but the...

No direct experience with SRAM myself, but the biggest issue with AXS, apart from noise, is the front derailleur performance. There are numerous stories of endless chain drops, whole discussions on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,343
Posted By swifty

I like my Craft Hale Glow bibs, with their C1...

I like my Craft Hale Glow bibs, with their C1 Infinity chamoix. Previously had assos mille, which were nice as well, but fragile. I prefer the Craft bibs.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-20, 01:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,441
Posted By swifty

Check whether your rd hanger is tight. That was...

Check whether your rd hanger is tight. That was the culprit for me when I last had such an issue.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-20, 02:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,762
Posted By swifty

My experience, in order of comfort (worst to...

My experience, in order of comfort (worst to best):

Pearl Izumi (pro)
Santini
Assos (T Mille)
Craft (C1)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,399,679
Posted By swifty

Sure. In this pic the accent color has a blue hue...

Sure. In this pic the accent color has a blue hue instead of purple. Gotta love Chameleon paint :)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-20, 04:05 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 18,472
Posted By swifty

Not if the lighter weight rim is also a...

Not if the lighter weight rim is also a shallower/less aerodynamic rim. In that case, you've just made your bike slower in most scenarios (barring the steepest hill climbs)..
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-20, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,399,679
Posted By swifty

First bike I built from scratch

Here are a few pictures of the bike I finished building last week. I crashed twice end of last year. The first time I woke up in an ambulance, and that's all I remember, the crash itself is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-20, 05:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,629
Posted By swifty

Even moreso of a rabbit hole if you would be...

Even moreso of a rabbit hole if you would be willing to learn how to build a set yourself with imported carbon rims. I built a set of wheels with 22mm internal, 29mm external width, 50mm deep carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,247
Posted By swifty

Hi all, I just wanted to share the final result...

Hi all, I just wanted to share the final result of my custom bike project. This is the Workswell 268 I talked about earlier in the thread. Super stoked with the result :-) ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-20, 06:02 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 19,334
Posted By swifty

Not visiting much here anymore, but man this hits...

Not visiting much here anymore, but man this hits hard... Pcad WAS bikeforums in many ways. Chokes me up. I cannot imagine what it's like to lose somebody like that. May his family and friends find...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,247
Posted By swifty

​​​​​​ Yes. To me that's one of the charms of...

​​​​​​
Yes. To me that's one of the charms of going this route instead of just buying a Canyon or similar.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-20, 05:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,247
Posted By swifty

Hi Clubber, I've just started a similar project,...

Hi Clubber, I've just started a similar project, with a WorkWell frame as it happens (WCB-R-268). I too was looking for a modern frame with all the "in trend" features like disc brakes and fully...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-10, 08:20 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,841
Posted By swifty

718 miles

718 miles
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-10, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 361
Posted By swifty

718

718
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-10, 08:58 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,367
Posted By swifty

DI2. It's so much better than anything else out...

DI2. It's so much better than anything else out there it's not even funny.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-10, 03:15 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 18,962
Posted By swifty

Beautiful Caad 8 (edit: or is that a 9?). A 7.5...

Beautiful Caad 8 (edit: or is that a 9?). A 7.5 with the Eastons I'd say. Well done color coordination!

Here's my ride:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/tigradekat/SLR.jpg
Forum: Commuting
03-08-10, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 54,244
Posted By swifty

JeffPoulin______________________1453 (1671 total)...

JeffPoulin______________________1453 (1671 total)
buzzbee ______________________1324
Swifty_________________________1065 (1065 total)
CCrew________________________1024.89...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-10, 04:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 332
Posted By swifty

Shimano does not recommend this but in practise...

Shimano does not recommend this but in practise it works ok in my experience. It could depend on the frame though (exact angle of FD, exact chain line etc.)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-09, 01:26 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,417
Posted By swifty

5788 miles

5788 miles
Forum: Commuting
12-29-09, 02:05 AM
Replies: 696
Views: 35,232
Posted By swifty

jr98664________________7700 ...

jr98664________________7700
H23NUTCASE__________7234.4
SSSTANG ______________ 6257
buzzbee _______________ 6100
JeffPoulin ______________ 6032.2
K'Tesh ________________ 5513.9
Swifty...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-25-09, 02:47 AM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,435,306
Posted By swifty

Really nice actually. BB stiffness is...

Really nice actually. BB stiffness is exceptional. In comparison the head tube is not quite as rigid, the fork crown and legs on the other hand are VERY stiff, making for a very nice front end.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-22-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,435,306
Posted By swifty

Here's mine: ...

Here's mine:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/tigradekat/DSC_4264-2.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-09, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By swifty

That's not a valve extender, it's the actual...

That's not a valve extender, it's the actual valve stem. The extender screws directly int the stem base on the new 320tpi EVO CX tubs. I do need a new front tire tp match the rear valve stem though...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-09, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By swifty

To me it's both.

To me it's both.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By swifty

Stevens SLR - updated wheels

I recently removed the decals off my Dura Ace tubulars and changed the stock red nipples to black. I feel it complements the frame much better this way:
...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-09, 02:58 AM
Replies: 696
Views: 35,232
Posted By swifty

buzzbee _______________ 6100 SSSTANG...

buzzbee _______________ 6100
SSSTANG ______________ 5995
JeffPoulin ______________ 5646
Swifty _________________ 5248
K'Tesh ________________ 5200.0
Barrettscv ______________ 5018
woodway...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,025
Posted By swifty

You were going 24 mph on a MUP on a bike with...

You were going 24 mph on a MUP on a bike with only a front brake and you're commenting on the other guy's IQ? Nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-09, 03:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,288
Posted By swifty

Apart from the color, no.

Apart from the color, no.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-09, 04:38 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 37,085
Posted By swifty

It's about time someone posted a NICE bike: ...

It's about time someone posted a NICE bike:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/tigradekat/SLR-1.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/tigradekat/di2-1-5.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-09, 02:28 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 10,194
Posted By swifty

Shimano R151's for the past 4 years, now Shimano...

Shimano R151's for the past 4 years, now Shimano R190's. Fit like a glove.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-09, 05:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,610
Posted By swifty

Sorry but this is not a valid comparison....

Sorry but this is not a valid comparison. Compared to the SPD-SL pedals the Speedplays need more maintenance. In fact, the SPD-SL pedals need no maintenance whatsoever. Zero. The same cannot be said...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-09, 01:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,610
Posted By swifty

I went back to SPD-SL after giving Speedplay a...

I went back to SPD-SL after giving Speedplay a try. While the Speedplays work, they hold quite a few disadvantages over the SPD-SL. The require maintenance, not as much as some will have you believe,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-09, 03:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 973
Posted By swifty

I use Ultegra's and I love them.

I use Ultegra's and I love them.
Forum: Commuting
10-12-09, 03:01 AM
Replies: 696
Views: 35,232
Posted By swifty

buzzbee__________6100 woodway_________4852 ...

buzzbee__________6100
woodway_________4852
consularrider______4835
SSSTANG_________4807
JeffPoulin_________4462
Swifty____________4409
scoatw___________3998
Skyler_WA________3951...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 02:43 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 38,037
Posted By swifty

Stevens SLR: ...

Stevens SLR:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/tigradekat/di2-1-8.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 12:08 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,301
Posted By swifty

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/tigradekat/...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/tigradekat/di2-1-4.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-09, 09:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,841
Posted By swifty

My previous bike was a Univega Carbon LTD and...

My previous bike was a Univega Carbon LTD and I've ridden a Scott CR1 and a Cannondale Synapse. This bike has better front end response than any of those and power transfer (BB stiffness) is very...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-09, 07:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,841
Posted By swifty

Here are the promised pics: New bottle cage...

Here are the promised pics: New bottle cage (Elite Pase Carbon) + KCNC Ti skewers:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a397/tigradekat/SLR-1-3.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-09, 10:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,855
Posted By swifty

Over here in Europe Storck is not considered...

Over here in Europe Storck is not considered "boutique". I think in the USA they most definitely are. For some brands there is quite a big gap in perceived value of said brands between Europe and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-09, 02:55 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,399,679
Posted By swifty

I actually had to look up NSFW, but thanks for...

I actually had to look up NSFW, but thanks for the compliment! :lol: The ride is incredible actually. It's a pure racer, no two ways about it.

As for the fork: I like the looks of ot, but I can...
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