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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-20-19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,773
Posted By weiwentg

Just to add to this: on my last gravel ride, I...

Just to add to this: on my last gravel ride, I downloaded the map file from RidewithGPS. The Bolt displayed the route on its map correctly. However, its cue sheet seemed off. The turn by turn...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-19, 09:22 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 24,223
Posted By weiwentg

For bikes, a possible advantage of buying a new...

For bikes, a possible advantage of buying a new stock bike is that you can get the store to make sure it fits you, which can involve replicating your previous bike position, which can involve...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-28-19, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,901
Posted By weiwentg

A follow up: the bike's owner said that he had...

A follow up: the bike's owner said that he had removed that headtube extension completely and is in a position with more drop. He does have an up-angled stem. He has ridden 20+ miles on the bike. I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,204
Posted By weiwentg

Agree. A tired rider could definitely shift into...

Agree. A tired rider could definitely shift into this combo. If the bike's moving fast enough, locking up the chain is going to break something and it will be expensive.

The person you two are...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-26-19, 06:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,901
Posted By weiwentg

Just to be clear, this is not my bike. This is a...

Just to be clear, this is not my bike. This is a discussion I was having with someone on a forum I can't mention by name (I may be too new to do so, any link I post to the discussion is censored)....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-19, 02:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,246
Posted By weiwentg

The important specs, mainly chainline and...

The important specs, mainly chainline and chainring thickness, are pretty much the same between 11s rim brake drivetrains. I haven't tried this setup, but I have put Shimano 9s and 10s cranks with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-21-19, 09:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,314
Posted By weiwentg

FYI, some people report...

FYI, some people report (https://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1512206#p1512206) that they are using GRX cranksets with various Shimano road front derailleurs. It may not have been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,204
Posted By weiwentg

On two current 11s mechanical road setups, small...

On two current 11s mechanical road setups, small ring and smallest two cogs will have the chain rubbing the large chainring very badly - so badly that I'm instantly reminded that I need to hit the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-19, 08:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,357
Posted By weiwentg

To some extent, it's not a matter of playing with...

To some extent, it's not a matter of playing with the newbie. Often, when we're newer to the sport, we don't know what to ask. So, some people try to read between the lines to determine what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-19, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,806
Posted By weiwentg

Do you really need 25mm outer width? What's the...

Do you really need 25mm outer width? What's the bike for? I would bet that even for a CX or gravel bike with rim brakes, 24mm outer width is more than adequate to seat most gravel or CX tires. Heck,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-19, 07:31 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,313
Posted By weiwentg

It can be worth it to splurge $4k on a nice...

It can be worth it to splurge $4k on a nice frame. Obsolescence is a potential issue. It's hard to forecast the future. That said, I think that flat mount disc brakes are a settled enough standard....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-19, 06:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,290
Posted By weiwentg

I will second the recommendation for King...

I will second the recommendation for King stainless cages.

The original post didn't ask, but if you want to splurge, then it has to be King titanium, Silca titanium, or Arundel carbon....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-19-19, 08:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,947
Posted By weiwentg

If you have a structural difference in leg...

If you have a structural difference in leg length, then shims under one cleat correct for that. Most people don't have major leg length discrepancies. I know that in the past, I'd go into my...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-19-19, 08:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,901
Posted By weiwentg

Did the LBS in question fit this guy correctly? 6' 7" rider. 62cm Trek Emonda.

This is based on a discussion elsewhere. As indicated in the title, the rider says he is 6 foot 7 inches. The bike is a 62cm Trek Emonda...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-19-19, 08:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,953
Posted By weiwentg

I gave up on Eggbeaters. What did it for me was...

I gave up on Eggbeaters. What did it for me was that the pedals were gripping the cleats sloppily (i.e. there was noticeable up-down play when clipped in), and it didn't resolve after changing to new...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-19, 04:22 PM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 355,218
Posted By weiwentg

In 2005, I got on the waitlist for a Vanilla. I...

In 2005, I got on the waitlist for a Vanilla. I took delivery in 2007. I had it resprayed in 2014.

Second photo is the initial build with Campagnolo 10s Chorus and Record bits. This was the mid...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,061
Posted By weiwentg

If you are buying Oakley frames with Oakley...

If you are buying Oakley frames with Oakley lenses, you're correct. However, with some online shops like SportRx, you can have them do their own brand prescription lenses. I'm pretty sure these are a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-19, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,326
Posted By weiwentg

In some cases, this can be counterproductive,...

In some cases, this can be counterproductive, especially with light components. Heck, I ruined a Thomson Masterpiece by tightening my seat clamp too much. If the bolts were within the manufacturer's...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-18, 10:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,455
Posted By weiwentg

I'll second the folks who said electrolytes. I...

I'll second the folks who said electrolytes. I used to drink only plain water, but I eventually started getting tension headaches after rides. Then I started experimenting with Skratch and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-18, 08:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,227
Posted By weiwentg

I have a full R8000 groupset on my road bike, and...

I have a full R8000 groupset on my road bike, and 6800 shifters/derailleurs on my CX bike. The 6800 shifts less smoothly than R8000 - albeit my CX bike has some very tight cable routing due to me...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-17, 01:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By weiwentg

Specialties TA Carmina cranks. They take a square...

Specialties TA Carmina cranks. They take a square taper JIS BB (108mm for a road double on current versions; I actually have an old version that takes a 103). They also have interchangeable spiders,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-17, 05:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,022
Posted By weiwentg

Speaking of that, I tried to post a link, but I...

Speaking of that, I tried to post a link, but I can't as I am too new. Oakley's specs, if you go search for any transition lens for whatever frame you have, seem to say that the lenses will transmit...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-17, 05:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,014
Posted By weiwentg

If I were racing, then an aero carbon frame would...

If I were racing, then an aero carbon frame would definitely be in the running. But the rider is responsible for something like 70% of the drag on a bike. If you're optimizing for aero, you could...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-17, 07:39 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,374
Posted By weiwentg

I used to think I had short legs. Then I read...

I used to think I had short legs. Then I read your post.

However, it's still not completely clear if you have had an experienced fitter look at you and tell you if you fit the bike correctly. When...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-17-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 30,036
Posted By weiwentg

I didn't know that background refresh applied to...

I didn't know that background refresh applied to both wifi and cellular. Fair point. However, why did my rides get logged when I had background refresh turned off? It looks like all rides but the one...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-17-17, 10:37 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 30,036
Posted By weiwentg

Hey there, Good point! I did have background...

Hey there,

Good point! I did have background app refresh off. I also enabled location services only when using the app.

For background refresh, my understanding of the general concept of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-15-17, 05:41 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 30,036
Posted By weiwentg

Now, that's interesting to hear about your...

Now, that's interesting to hear about your battery experience with the RFLKT. Your SE has BT 4.2 for sure. I'm not sure what standard the RFLKT+'s hardware is capable of; it has got to be BT 4.0 at...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-15-17, 05:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 37,892
Posted By weiwentg

Bumping this thread, because I just bought a...

Bumping this thread, because I just bought a cadence sensor to use with the new Elemnt Mini. The cadence sensor's battery was dead out of the box. I figured oh well, must have been on the shelf a...
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