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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-21-20, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,157
Posted By martymc

mstateglfr - Thanks greatly for taking the time...

mstateglfr - Thanks greatly for taking the time for the gear ratio advice. Really helpful and what I was looking for. Thanks.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-21-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,157
Posted By martymc

Q: Zero'ing in on a Open U.P. with 2x GRX....

Q: Zero'ing in on a Open U.P. with 2x GRX. Ratios? Thoughts?

I've ran into a few more serious gravel riders who own many bikes yet rave about their Open U.P.. Looked at the Specialized and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-20, 08:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,157
Posted By martymc

Thank you greatly for your comment and time. ...

Thank you greatly for your comment and time. That helps me a good bit.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-20, 06:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,157
Posted By martymc

Can you elaborate a little more on some gravel...

Can you elaborate a little more on some gravel bikes being more road or MTB -- and why you would or wouldn't want one or the other? Which way does the Specialized lean - road, MTB?

Thanks.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,157
Posted By martymc

Thank you. Will put it on the list.

Thank you. Will put it on the list.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-20, 06:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,157
Posted By martymc

That looks quite interesting / lots of very...

That looks quite interesting / lots of very favorable reviews and articles. Looks too I could just order a frame and build it up myself, Di2 GRX, Enve, Specialized power saddle, etc. and have a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-19-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,157
Posted By martymc

Gravel bike suggestions, SRAM caveat

I would appreciate a few gravel bikes to put on my list to consider, considering my situation:
* Watt/Kg = 3.9, 48 years old, road and mountain biked for 20 years
* Gravel goal is just cold months...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-20, 07:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,291
Posted By martymc

Enve 4.5AR Disc & 5.6 Disc - Feedback

I was torn between which of the two, Enve 4.5AR or 5.6 Disc, to buy so I bought both and thought I'd post this in case it's useful for someone else.

My riding / setup:
Domane SLR 60 / 185 lb /...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,658
Posted By martymc

Got the Enve 4.5 ARs in (Envy alloy hub, Sapian...

Got the Enve 4.5 ARs in (Envy alloy hub, Sapian CX Ray Bladed). Set them up with the IRC Formula Pro RBCC.

1st impressions:

The best handling wheel/tire combo I've ever felt. I could...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,658
Posted By martymc

Indirectly to your Bontrager hub question, I have...

Indirectly to your Bontrager hub question, I have Project 321 hubs on my Ibis 935 mountain bike rims with the "quiet pawls" option and love them. I can be shooting through the forest with such...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-20, 04:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,658
Posted By martymc

Thanks for the guidance... Looks like I'll be...

Thanks for the guidance... Looks like I'll be giving away the 5000TLs. Bought the IRC RBCCs. I wanted to get the X-Guard version, but am being safe until it's on Enve's approved list.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,658
Posted By martymc

Thanks for the insight. I have some 28mm...

Thanks for the insight. I have some 28mm Continental 5000 Tubeless I've been riding and feel great, roll fast, have held up fine. Recommend them on the 4.5 ARs?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-20, 08:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,658
Posted By martymc

I've been riding around on 21mm ID wheels...

I've been riding around on 21mm ID wheels bastardized with 28mm tires -- not the most aero, but not bad. First thing I noticed over my old 19mm ID with 23-25mm was my hands. They just felt fresh,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-20, 07:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,658
Posted By martymc

Absolutely beautiful! Love the paint job.

Absolutely beautiful! Love the paint job.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,658
Posted By martymc

Beautiful! The bike Batman would ride! If...

Beautiful! The bike Batman would ride!

If you had to buy the 4.5 ARs again, would you stick with the same hub, go to the Chris King, ceramic, etc?

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,658
Posted By martymc

If you had to do it over again, would you buy the...

If you had to do it over again, would you buy the Enve 4.5 ARs? Did you opt for the Chris King hub or something else?

Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,658
Posted By martymc

My typical ride is solo, around 30-50 miles -...

My typical ride is solo, around 30-50 miles - 2000-5000' over those distance. The typical climb is 5-6% / not many killer 12%+ extended efforts. We do group rides and those typically are fun or...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-20, 01:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,658
Posted By martymc

I rode the Pro 3, not the 3v. Also rode the...

I rode the Pro 3, not the 3v. Also rode the Reynolds 58/62x. I personally found the Reynolds felt better than the Pro 3s; however, they did not feel as snappy as deeper profile rims I've ridden....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,658
Posted By martymc

Experience with Bontrager Aeolus XXX 4 & 6?

Has anyone ridden both the Aeolus XXX 4 (47mm) and 6 (60mm)?

Opinions? What did you prefer between the two / why?

Many thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 497
Posted By martymc

Wheel upgrade advice for Domane SLR 7

I am thinking of either (disc, tubeless/clincher):
1) Bontrager Aeolus XXX 6 front/back. (60mm / 60mm - 1575g)
2) Bontrager Aeolus XXX 4 front / XXX 6 back (47mm / 60mm - 1520g)
3) Enve 4.5 (49mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,184
Posted By martymc

Although this is a really old thread, I am...

Although this is a really old thread, I am posting the following in case others end up banging their head against the wall trying to get Shimano's E-tube software working on a Mac.

I own Parallels...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-20, 03:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,322
Posted By martymc

It's definitely an SLR 7 Disc and not a SLR 9. ...

It's definitely an SLR 7 Disc and not a SLR 9. As an added negative, the Project One paint job is one I'd never, ever pick. It makes it easier to not get irrational.

Will start calling...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,322
Posted By martymc

Trek Domane buying advice

Looking to upgrade my 12-year-old road bike and am looking for Trek Domane buying advice.

Getting older (48 in Sept), the typical ride is around 30-40 miles, looking for comfort while still...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-15, 08:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,592
Posted By martymc

Thanks for all the responses. The big thing...

Thanks for all the responses.

The big thing that made me post the first message was really missing the 16t gear when going from the 11-25 to the 11-28. I seem to live in the 15-16-17 range. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-15, 03:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,592
Posted By martymc

Shimano 6800 12-28 being released? Alternatives?

I bought a new cassette for the season and went from an 11t 11-25 to a 11-28. Immediately I missed the 16t gear and switched back to the 11-25 and just suffered a little more on the steepest...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-14, 09:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,195
Posted By martymc

Sorry, I was unclear.... Clarification: I took...

Sorry, I was unclear.... Clarification: I took the measurements from the old saddle (done with a Retul session) and tried them at first with the new saddle, but the considerable difference from an...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-14, 12:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,195
Posted By martymc

Not overly so. I usually stretch at least...

Not overly so. I usually stretch at least morning and evening on days I don't ride. On days I ride, I add a pre and post stretch set before/after the ride. Typically nothing ever feels tight...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-14, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,195
Posted By martymc

FWIW, I'm certainly no weights expert but I do a...

FWIW, I'm certainly no weights expert but I do a good amount of free weight workouts (primarily) with a little machine weights mixed in, 3-4 times weekly. With that caveat, I would say my quads are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-14, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,195
Posted By martymc

Riding with too far aft saddle position?

Q: Am I riding with too far aft of a saddle position?

Background: A few years ago I did a Retul session with good success. However, it's been many thousands of miles and my seat (Fizik Alante)...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-14, 11:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 569
Posted By martymc

Mixing Chorus 10s and 11s components?

Even though I've ridden for 20 years, I've just gotten into turning my own wrench -- so excuse the novice questions.

With that said, I saw an online retailer selling 5-piece Campy sets (RD, FD,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-14, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,914
Posted By martymc

My bad -- been looking at Record/SR too much. ...

My bad -- been looking at Record/SR too much. Looks like Chorus 10s cassettes (new) are $150-175 -- if one can be found. 11s about the same...

Know any source for new 10s Campy cassettes?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-14, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,914
Posted By martymc

Q: Did you convert your Campy wheels to accept a...

Q: Did you convert your Campy wheels to accept a Shimano cassette?

Q: What prompted you to drop the Campy for Shimano?

My slippery and flawed line of thinking goes something like this: I need...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-14, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,914
Posted By martymc

What to buy: '14 Chorus 11s now vs '15 Chorus 11s later vs everything else now

I was all ready to upgrade my Lynskey road bike. 'Thought the mid-compact 36/52 with a 11s 12-29 cassette would be a nice move from my 34/50 X 10s 12-27.

I had read until my eyes hurt and decided...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 11:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,314
Posted By martymc

No claim here to be some awesome or even...

No claim here to be some awesome or even competitive rider. Just a 41 yr old riding about 450-500 miles / month, riding for 20 years / just doing it for fun and fitness. For casual rides, recovery...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 08:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,314
Posted By martymc

I road 30 miles this morning with the 13-26...

I road 30 miles this morning with the 13-26 Chorus cassette on the back -- and it was much, much better for dialing in the cadence for commonly used gears. Felt like a different bike. It really...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-13, 08:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,314
Posted By martymc

Thanks for all the replies... I pulled my...

Thanks for all the replies...

I pulled my bike out and counted the current cassette. It's an 11-25 (..12,13,14,15,17,19,21,23..). As someone said, that 15-17 and 17-19 hole is my chief...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-13, 11:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,314
Posted By martymc

Thanks for your advice. Your points are dead-on...

Thanks for your advice. Your points are dead-on and I would agree: I'd much rather have granularity in the commonly used gears than the occasional need to crank over 35mph. (My biggest desire in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-13, 10:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,314
Posted By martymc

Not knowing any better, I bought my first road...

Not knowing any better, I bought my first road bike with a 54/42 front ring. Going up hills I looked like someone trying to use a long crowbar to pry open a cellar door -- nearly jumping on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-13, 09:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,314
Posted By martymc

Groupset suggstion

I'm looking to change my groupset and am looking for suggestions.

Currently ride a Lynskey Ti with Campy Chorus 10 components. 50/34 front, 12-26 back.

My issues with my current setup:

1)...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 290
Posted By martymc

Small world... If your signature link is showing...

Small world... If your signature link is showing your road bike, we ride the same road frame -- Lynskey R320 with Campy.

Your IRO Cycle suggestion therefore carries much weight.

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 290
Posted By martymc

Fixie suggestions for a exclusive road biker?

'Looking for something to mix it up, ride with my kids in the neighborhood, something that I can make a fool of myself trying to do fixie tricks on, building a smoother pedal stroke, etc.....

Any...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-09, 08:39 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,406
Posted By martymc

My aero wheels really don't help much unless...

My aero wheels really don't help much unless we're over 25...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-09, 09:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 837
Posted By martymc

+1 IMO: If you're hell-bent on spending...

+1

IMO:
If you're hell-bent on spending money on something other than a new bike, buy some nice wheels. They'll convey nicely to a new bike. Even upper-end new bikes surprisingly come with...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-09, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 778
Posted By martymc

I had a similar problem, but only with my left...

I had a similar problem, but only with my left hand going numb.

Tried many different things: new gloves, triple wrapped bars, gel inserts under the wraps, attention to form, abs, etc. Finally...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-09, 05:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,514
Posted By martymc

One more: One of my partners saw a guy on a bike...

One more: One of my partners saw a guy on a bike before the start with the wheel skewers in the open position. He politely pointed it out, but the guy argued that his wheels "were on tight enough"...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-09, 05:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,514
Posted By martymc

I saw a lady, after losing her riding glasses,...

I saw a lady, after losing her riding glasses, pull over and walk right out in the middle of masses of riders right after the 2nd rest stop.. to pick up her already smashed glasses. Multiple lines...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-09, 09:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,514
Posted By martymc

What about the guys with clip-on aero-bars trying...

What about the guys with clip-on aero-bars trying to stay in an accordion paceline??!?!?! How do you brake when something happens (as it did in spades Saturday)?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-09, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 602
Posted By martymc

Excellent point. The low temps probably pushed...

Excellent point. The low temps probably pushed good riders to try for PRs on such a big event -- causing way more crashes than beginners.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-09, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 602
Posted By martymc

I looked up the med literature again to...

I looked up the med literature again to double-check.

4-7% receive medical attention, not 7-8%. 50-60% are heat related. Half of the heat related are cramps. Historically, 7-13 go to the ER and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 602
Posted By martymc

HH100 carnage

Anyone seen stats on the wrecks, hospital visits, etc. at this year's HH100 in Wichita Falls?

I've never seen so many people bleeding, being loaded into ambulances, wrecking before my eyes. 'Am...
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