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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-20, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 431
Posted By bradyweb

This setup did come with ferrules where the...

This setup did come with ferrules where the cables entered the frame, but my problem was that they still got pulled through and into the frame with the force of the caliper pulling on the cable. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-19, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 431
Posted By bradyweb

Internal brake cables and housing

I will try to keep this as brief as possible. I'm building a bike for the first time. It's a CX bike. I have a nice all carbon frame and fork with internal cabling. My question is, does the brake...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-19, 05:55 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

Thanks for the positive feedback. I'll just say...

Thanks for the positive feedback. I'll just say that my new bike as well as the positive results my performance has seen from said bike has been amazing. I love it and it makes me want to ride like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-19, 09:16 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

I love all this and am definitely saving it to...

I love all this and am definitely saving it to come back to if I feel like I could benefit from an adjustment. Thanks for taking the time!

One of many things I am so happy with about my new ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-19, 04:57 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

Oh no no no. I didn't mean to deceive or...

Oh no no no. I didn't mean to deceive or misrepresent. Hills and definitely the word steep should probably not come into play in this situation. In this case I'm just referring to a gain in elevation...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-19, 11:10 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

Mr. ridingfool, I've actually purposely held...

Mr. ridingfool,

I've actually purposely held off on updating this post as it took a little longer for my new Bianchi to get shipped to me. I really wanted to get at least one club ride in before...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-19, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,401,173
Posted By bradyweb

My beautiful new ride, the Bianchi Infinito CV...

My beautiful new ride, the Bianchi Infinito CV Disc Ultegra. Only 2 rides in and I'm loving it.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-19, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By bradyweb

Yeah, I've heard some stories of people towards...

Yeah, I've heard some stories of people towards the last half of the starting line taking even 20 minutes and more to get moving and then the first 10 miles is pretty bumper to bumper. But everyone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-19, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By bradyweb

Its Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls. I'm really...

Its Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls. I'm really excited about this ride. Looks like about 12,000 riders are expected.

And while the temperature is expected to be Hotter'N Hell, right now I am...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-19, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By bradyweb

Who's doing the HotterN' Hell this year?

Who is doing the HotterN' Hell ride in Wichita Falls, TX this Saturday, 8/24/19? Is it your first time or your 10th? If you've participated before, what do you think of the event?

This is my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-19, 06:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,312
Posted By bradyweb

Terry- Since I received my cleat covers today I...

Terry- Since I received my cleat covers today I wanted to fill you in on what I find. They are what you would imagine they are; very light weight rubber type cover. With that said, I immediately felt...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,312
Posted By bradyweb

I actually changed my mind after shopping around...

I actually changed my mind after shopping around and looking at different products. I just ordered a pair of these SPD cleat covers. I'll see how these work out.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-19, 12:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,312
Posted By bradyweb

Agreed. It is difficult to walk in a road shoe...

Agreed. It is difficult to walk in a road shoe with SPD cleats, not to mention the tap dance concrete grinding sound as you try. I was not aware of the adapter so thank you for pointing out its...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,312
Posted By bradyweb

I'm rocking the Giro Techne shoes with my SPD...

I'm rocking the Giro Techne shoes with my SPD pedals. I like them.

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-02-19, 06:46 PM
Replies: 1,977
Views: 433,645
Posted By bradyweb

Some Ft. Worth, TX Trinity River gravel fun! ...

Some Ft. Worth, TX Trinity River gravel fun!

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-19, 06:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,521
Posted By bradyweb

I can assure you that you are mistaken. I'm not...

I can assure you that you are mistaken. I'm not big on sit ups and crunches being super beneficial but holding a plank routinely for any length of time will strengthen the core as efficiently as any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-19, 06:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,521
Posted By bradyweb

Because of my back issues I have always had a...

Because of my back issues I have always had a curiosity about those inversion tables and if they do any good. It seems to me, that type of stretch would feel amazing to my achy back. I may have to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,521
Posted By bradyweb

I think you are absolutely right. The basic...

I think you are absolutely right. The basic position really does look simple and to the eye it looks like something you can hold for near as long as you wanted. Reality soon sets in if it's your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-19, 06:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,521
Posted By bradyweb

Lol!

Lol!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,521
Posted By bradyweb

3 minute planks...that's great! Maybe I'm just a...

3 minute planks...that's great! Maybe I'm just a wuss but I hope I can build up to 2-3 at some point. My back would probably feel great!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-19, 07:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,521
Posted By bradyweb

I'm going to be so incredibly ripped AND swole...

I'm going to be so incredibly ripped AND swole after I implement a little bit of everyone's exercises and stretches into my daily routine! :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-19, 05:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,521
Posted By bradyweb

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-19, 03:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,521
Posted By bradyweb

I hope by the time I'm 70 I will have done all...

I hope by the time I'm 70 I will have done all the things necessary to reverse this "old man back" :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-19, 03:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,521
Posted By bradyweb

Sounds very advanced, but I'll have to give it a...

Sounds very advanced, but I'll have to give it a whirl!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-19, 03:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,521
Posted By bradyweb

I'm definitely going to try this one out this...

I'm definitely going to try this one out this evening. The little I do does help me out so much. I just have to make sure to keep it going as I know it pays off on my rides.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-19, 12:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,521
Posted By bradyweb

Plank position

I bring this up because it may serve to benefit others in a similar physical state as myself. I have had for many years now, and still do have what I would describe as "back discomfort" just going...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-19, 08:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,312
Posted By bradyweb

If anything, on my road bike at least, I might...

If anything, on my road bike at least, I might should consider a double sided SPD pedal. I currently have the pair that have SPD on one side and the platform on the other. Works well for my cross...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-19, 03:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,070
Posted By bradyweb

I can see things off in the distance right now,...

I can see things off in the distance right now, but I'm not sure I could determine a more efficient route to get to them by just continuing to navigate by line of sight as opposed to a map or...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,069
Posted By bradyweb

My black bike. Windsor Cyclo. ...

My black bike. Windsor Cyclo.


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-19, 06:31 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

Very good tips here. I will definitely...

Very good tips here. I will definitely incorporate the intervals into my solo rides. For the last couple of months I've only had hills, hills, and more hills in mind when it comes to training and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-19, 05:12 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

I'm so excited! Obviously I just want to get out...

I'm so excited! Obviously I just want to get out on a good 30 miler or so, but also late in August I have the Hotter'N Hell in Wichita Falls, TX. I'd love to say I'm doing the century, but I'm going...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-19, 04:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,312
Posted By bradyweb

Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll just leave...

Thanks for the feedback. I think I'll just leave things alone and stick with what's familiar based on what everyone is saying.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-19, 03:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,312
Posted By bradyweb

Really appreciate it. Looks like I'll stick with...

Really appreciate it. Looks like I'll stick with what's working. I think the only reason I might have changed would have just been the fact that everyone else has SPD-SLs. Thank you!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-19, 03:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,312
Posted By bradyweb

Very much appreciate the straight forward advice,...

Very much appreciate the straight forward advice, thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-19, 03:16 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

First, thank you and I can't wait to have it in...

First, thank you and I can't wait to have it in my possession! I ordered from across the pond on Friday with what they say is about a 8-10 day dispatch time and then about 3 days shipping. So maybe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-19, 01:46 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

Ha! Can you imagine when I show up to my first...

Ha! Can you imagine when I show up to my first club ride with Bianchi from head to toe, as well as the bike? I'm certain they would purposely drop me...if not give me the wrong route altogether :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-19, 01:44 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

I love it!

I love it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-19, 01:43 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

That's really great to hear. Obviously I want to...

That's really great to hear. Obviously I want to have a good time and feel comfortable on my bike, but I would also like to see some performance benefits as well. I know your situation is unique to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-19, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,134
Posted By bradyweb

The first rule of fight club; you do not talk...

The first rule of fight club; you do not talk about fight club.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-19, 12:38 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

I'm with you on this. If new shiny things...

I'm with you on this. If new shiny things encourage us to work more often and work harder then that counts for something. And just maybe that new shiny thing will be slightly more efficient and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-19, 12:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,312
Posted By bradyweb

SPD or SPD-SL?

So I have only used SPD pedals on my road and cross bike since getting started riding just a couple of years ago. I feel like I'm the only one I ride with or even just see riding that uses SPD...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-29-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,052
Posted By bradyweb

My Windsor Cyclo. ...

My Windsor Cyclo.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-19, 09:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,995
Posted By bradyweb

My Sportif is a 2017 and at that time it came...

My Sportif is a 2017 and at that time it came with 28mm tires. I love them and I wouldn't hesitate to go to 30mm tires. Wider tires are becoming much more popular now. They aren't as wide as you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-19, 07:11 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,686
Posted By bradyweb

I have the Garmin Vivoactive and it's great. It...

I have the Garmin Vivoactive and it's great. It used to be my primary cycling computer and I never had any complaints.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-19, 06:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,995
Posted By bradyweb

Fuji has some quality options for you and I feel...

Fuji has some quality options for you and I feel they check every box on your list. I can recommend the Sportif.

Fuji Bikes | Endurance (http://www.fujibikes.com/usa/bikes/endurance)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-19, 06:48 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

I've decide to make a change. Some might say it's...

I've decide to make a change. Some might say it's an upgrade. In either event, whether I'm faster, slower, more efficient, or a hack on a nice bike, It's all about having fun, and I think this will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-19, 12:27 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

I can't tell you how refreshing this response is...

I can't tell you how refreshing this response is :lol: You addressed my actual query!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-19, 09:55 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

My thoughts have changed quite a bit over the...

My thoughts have changed quite a bit over the last few days on any potential new bike. I say potential but I'm almost certain I'm going to upgrade. But now I'm pretty set on getting something much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-19, 09:51 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,124
Posted By bradyweb

Now this is a response I can relate to. This is...

Now this is a response I can relate to. This is what I'm leaning towards actually. I'm most likely going to get a new bike after I looked into upgrading my wheelset and doing some other minor...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-19, 09:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,388
Posted By bradyweb

Thank you. Now act like I know nothing about...

Thank you. Now act like I know nothing about this...because I don't. If I choose centre lock, does that mean I HAVE to buy new rotors? Or let's look at it another way; should I buy new rotors...
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