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06-25-19, 07:46 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 157,310
Posted By adrien

I've not been at my best. Split from my wife of...

I've not been at my best. Split from my wife of many years has meant I haven't gotten to this. I'll go through PMs and get items out, as well as updating here, shortly.
01-30-19, 10:19 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 157,310
Posted By adrien

With apologies to all. Been very distracted of...

With apologies to all. Been very distracted of late; will tackle PMs and go from there over the coming week.
12-18-18, 11:38 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 157,310
Posted By adrien

All PMs replied to. I believe I still have up for...

All PMs replied to. I believe I still have up for grabs:

- Giordana long-sleeve jersey, XL. A little tighter / thinner than the above. Seal grey with black, lots of reflective. Good life left.

...
11-27-18, 09:25 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 157,310
Posted By adrien

Been away for a bit; I have several PMs. Will be...

Been away for a bit; I have several PMs. Will be wading through in order and start sending things this weekend.

Thanks all.
11-10-18, 09:58 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 157,310
Posted By adrien

Goodness, coming back here and seeing this after...

Goodness, coming back here and seeing this after 6 years is humbling. Bike people are awesome, and give me hope.

Still riding, a lot, and weight for me is stable around 215. I'm 6'3, 42-inch...
06-08-17, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By adrien

Awesome weight loss. That's life-changing. ...

Awesome weight loss. That's life-changing.

On the broader question; miles will do the most, but make sure they are smart miles. That's where data come in -- heart rate monitors in particular are a...
06-08-17, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By adrien

Why do you want carbon? The vast majority of...

Why do you want carbon?

The vast majority of expected differences (especially as communicated on an Internet forum) are based on some limited experiences. Carbon is the new thing. But steel,...
03-13-17, 03:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,517
Posted By adrien

I don't hang out here all that much anymore, but...

I don't hang out here all that much anymore, but this one has a lot going on and I figured I'd add some perspective.

Ride quality's correlation with frame material is very, very tenuous at best....
08-14-16, 02:41 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 157,310
Posted By adrien

Four packets sent; one confirmation. None were...

Four packets sent; one confirmation. None were returned, so hopefully they all made it. :)
07-28-16, 01:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,032
Posted By adrien

A good friend has a BMC. Lovely thing. Leaned it...

A good friend has a BMC. Lovely thing. Leaned it against a bike stand in a park. Wind blew it over, cracked the top tube. Had to ship it to Calfee.

Nice reference to livestock, btw.
07-25-16, 10:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,032
Posted By adrien

I'm 6'3, stable at about 212. Started a decade...

I'm 6'3, stable at about 212. Started a decade ago at 260 or so. i am now strong, BB, pace line rider.

It's the frame, not the material. I disagree on the odds of it being a clamping issue. It's a...
07-14-16, 03:17 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 157,310
Posted By adrien

All sent: bbandu, pm04 and Milbournoshphere...

All sent: bbandu, pm04 and Milbournoshphere please confirm when you get them.
07-12-16, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,803
Posted By adrien

Okay, so lots to cover here. Take it for what it...

Okay, so lots to cover here. Take it for what it is -- I started here a decade ago and have used about 100 tires since.

Rims
If you have wider rims, your tires will hold more air, and you can go...
07-12-16, 07:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,803
Posted By adrien

How wide are your rims? What are you looking for...

How wide are your rims? What are you looking for in a tire?

Gatorskins are very tough, and I used to ride them when I was scared of flats. I'm not anymore, and won't go near them except for my...
07-12-16, 07:05 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 157,310
Posted By adrien

Okay, I think all mine are spoken for. I will...

Okay, I think all mine are spoken for. I will ship when I get addresses back from folks (check email and PM, please). I only want to go to the post office once...
07-05-16, 04:22 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 157,310
Posted By adrien

Two of my four earmarked. Anyone else? I am...

Two of my four earmarked. Anyone else? I am planning to ship Friday.
07-03-16, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,563
Posted By adrien

Lots of variables here. First -- do you have an...

Lots of variables here. First -- do you have an HRM and a power meter? Those will, together, give you much more accurate caloric read. If I ride (at 210) and chill out and coast more than usual...
07-01-16, 02:53 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 157,310
Posted By adrien

Ok, one taken so far. Please PM or respond here...

Ok, one taken so far. Please PM or respond here if you'd like one. I'd like to do one trip to the post office after the holiday weekend.
07-01-16, 02:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,563
Posted By adrien

A data set of one, with limitations, is not...

A data set of one, with limitations, is not proof.

The only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume, and to do so consistently over time. Most folks (myself included) will...
06-28-16, 06:54 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 157,310
Posted By adrien

4 jerseys

Well, it's really cool to come back here and see the legs this thread has had. Very cool, indeed.

And I'll push on the flywheel a little more. I'm still around 210 or so, but body continues to...
03-20-16, 07:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,907
Posted By adrien

I agree that one comment is nothing. What drew my...

I agree that one comment is nothing. What drew my attention to this was the reviewer saying that he experienced some rotor rub, and the bike was plush over the rougher stuff. This tells me that it is...
03-19-16, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,907
Posted By adrien

One Ride Review: Ritchey's Swiss Cross Disc with...

One Ride Review: Ritchey's Swiss Cross Disc with new Shield tires and EvoMax bar, actual weight - Bikerumor...
03-19-16, 04:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,907
Posted By adrien

Swiss Cross is known to be a more noodly steel...

Swiss Cross is known to be a more noodly steel frame, with inherent flex taking the edge off rough surfaces. I know two folks who are larger (clyde or borderline) who have sold them on because of the...
03-14-16, 05:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,915
Posted By adrien

For me, because it falls behind other weight loss...

For me, because it falls behind other weight loss motivators, like stamina, health, happiness, longevity, freedom from chronic conditions, and the like. As in -- lose weight to be healthy, and happen...
03-14-16, 09:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,915
Posted By adrien

Great thread. I don't hang out here much anymore,...

Great thread. I don't hang out here much anymore, but I'll jump in.

First thing I'll say is that cycling performance shouldn't be tied to weight loss. If you want to lose weight, do it for health,...
12-16-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,846
Posted By adrien

No kidding. I'm 212. I have 14,000 miles on a set...

No kidding. I'm 212. I have 14,000 miles on a set of Ambrosio rims, and they show very little wear. Should go 20k+
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-15, 05:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,475
Posted By adrien

There's another factor here, which is the saddle,...

There's another factor here, which is the saddle, and where its sweet spot is relative to your sit bones. I have found my current saddles (Specialized Romins) like to be further forward than others.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-15, 06:55 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 82,027
Posted By adrien

Seems to be getting a little snippy here. Jarret...

Seems to be getting a little snippy here. Jarret posted a photo of his built up Gunnar on a scale at the LBS. IIRC, it was about 18 pounds for a 56, which actually runs a little small and it's a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-15, 10:17 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 82,027
Posted By adrien

Wasn't your briefly owned Lynskey a Sportive? If...

Wasn't your briefly owned Lynskey a Sportive? If so, um, yes. Sportive bikes tend to be built for comport over long distances, not outright stiffness. Something like a Helix is much more optimized to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-15, 05:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,859
Posted By adrien

Thats my setup. I would point out that a cassette...

Thats my setup. I would point out that a cassette that is noisy is noisy while it is spinning, with the wheel, under power. Because that's when the chain is moving over the cogs.

A CK hub makes a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-15, 09:30 AM
Replies: 420
Views: 48,584
Posted By adrien

I know that wasn't targeted at me, but: some, not...

I know that wasn't targeted at me, but: some, not all. For me, no.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-15, 11:42 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 82,027
Posted By adrien

Yup. A good steel bike with a carbon fork should...

Yup. A good steel bike with a carbon fork should be doable all day in the 17.5-19 pound range for folks who are big.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 82,027
Posted By adrien

So I looked at your other thread on the Gunnar...

So I looked at your other thread on the Gunnar again, and out of curiosity, I looked up Gunnar's stock geometry. Amazingly, a "size 58" has a 56 VTT. So the equivalent Gunnar size to my bikes is...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-15, 12:05 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 82,027
Posted By adrien

I did. Confusion on another item. On sizes...

I did. Confusion on another item.

On sizes -- TT measurements below:

- Fixed gear -- 58, level top tube
- Ti road -- 58.5, 4 degree slope
- steel road -- 59.5, 2 degree slope

So -- in...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-15, 10:12 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 82,027
Posted By adrien

Well, assuming someone is still interested in...

Well, assuming someone is still interested in this thread (been on the road), a little personal experience.

I've owned two production steel bikes (with steel forks), and own two steel custom...
11-14-15, 08:48 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 24,133
Posted By adrien

Looks more like a cut or damage mounting than a...

Looks more like a cut or damage mounting than a tire defect.

And it's great that you like it. Steel can be fantastic.So can Ti. Or aluminum, or even carbon. Bear in mind you have a data set of...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-15, 08:42 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,424
Posted By adrien

Carbon has nothing to do with it. If I had a...

Carbon has nothing to do with it. If I had a carbon/epoxy production bike (I do not), I would be more likely to lend it than the hand-made stuff. But still probably no.

I lend my bikes only to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-15, 08:38 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 48,584
Posted By adrien

Wire-lover!

Wire-lover!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-15, 04:29 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 48,584
Posted By adrien

I've ridden Shimano and Campy electronic systems...

I've ridden Shimano and Campy electronic systems extensively. While I like the theory, I've found them a little fussy, and the look of the Campy battery reminded me of the Ghostbusters backpacks. I...
11-12-15, 02:58 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 24,133
Posted By adrien

https://jet.com/product/detail/a0133644872f4b8b896...

https://jet.com/product/detail/a0133644872f4b8b896837e28b0f2035?jcmp=pla:bng:nj_a2_all:all_products:na:na:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&k_clickid=_kenshoo_clickid_
11-12-15, 02:56 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 24,133
Posted By adrien

Or orange. Or black and Orange. Or white and...

Or orange. Or black and Orange. Or white and orange.

This is fun.
11-12-15, 11:32 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 24,133
Posted By adrien

Congrats. Nice bike, and you could dress it up...

Congrats. Nice bike, and you could dress it up with an orange seat collar...

SRAM's new line is wonderful. There are haters out there, but it is great, no question.

I don't agree re 58 vs. 60....
11-10-15, 05:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,397
Posted By adrien

+1 on Lake. Personally, Sidis are gorgeous but...

+1 on Lake. Personally, Sidis are gorgeous but never felt right. Their regular line is like a slipper and their mega line feels like a boot to me.

No idea if the sizing is right, but on another...
11-10-15, 05:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,820
Posted By adrien

I'm not in, but that's because I am truly comfy...

I'm not in, but that's because I am truly comfy with where I am. And I won't binge between now and new year's just so I can take it back off!

One suggestion / request / supplication: please, for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-15, 04:57 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,564
Posted By adrien

At the risk of making this a useful thread, yes,...

At the risk of making this a useful thread, yes, do this. And listen / feel for brake rub, with the brakes adjusted to the same clearance.

Whether you want a stiffer bike is another question.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-15, 11:33 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,143
Posted By adrien

Edge 10)0, after years with a 305 and then a 605....

Edge 10)0, after years with a 305 and then a 605. Map and navigation functions actually really work, highly accurate (leveraging Russian military satellites) and an intuitive interaction. I also like...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-15, 11:38 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 8,699
Posted By adrien

To be clear, running is a perfect way to make you...

To be clear, running is a perfect way to make you realize how much you suck for not being on your bike instead.

With that out of the way...I like to run in the rain. That's about it. I will force...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-15, 11:33 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 8,847
Posted By adrien

And yet 33 posts on the same topic? You should...

And yet 33 posts on the same topic? You should push to sell more SRAM!

(I'm kidding. Have a wonderful day; enjoy the bike)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-15, 08:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,617
Posted By adrien

CAAD is a very aggressive bike, great for crit...

CAAD is a very aggressive bike, great for crit racing. It will feel "twitchy" to many, and is a reference for a quick-steering and feeling bike. The additional height of a bigger tire will...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-15, 08:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,617
Posted By adrien

If you also go with an open tubular design...

If you also go with an open tubular design (basically a tubular carcass designed for clincher wheels), you will also add to the smoothness. The supple cotton casing allows the tire to move more and...
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