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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-22, 05:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,167
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

Carbon wheels on a rim brake bike are fine in the...

Carbon wheels on a rim brake bike are fine in the rain if you adjust your riding style accordingly. You have to be more defensive and cannot ride aggressively.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 25,244
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

My biggest gripe with this entire thread is the...

My biggest gripe with this entire thread is the assertion that Five Guys makes gourmet burgers. They're good burgers, but certainly not gourmet.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-20, 06:19 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 12,868
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

I think they absolutely stop better on long,...

I think they absolutely stop better on long, steep descents. At the very least, I feel much more confident going down a steep hill at 40+ mph with good hydraulic disc brakes than I do with any rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,146
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

Oh, yes, The Manayunk Wall. I don't think the...

Oh, yes, The Manayunk Wall. I don't think the details on the Strava segment for it really do it the justice it deserves. It gets pretty nasty near the top. I believe it maxes out at 18 or 19% near...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-20, 02:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,146
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

Philadelphia. We do have our share of good hills...

Philadelphia. We do have our share of good hills here as well, if i feel like riding them on any given day.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-20, 10:29 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,146
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

It's not too difficult to keep it to the flats...

It's not too difficult to keep it to the flats around here if that's what you feel like riding on any given day. With temps that high, I wanted to do a century ride that day, but also didn't want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-20, 08:40 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,146
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

I'm good for just about any kind of ride up to...

I'm good for just about any kind of ride up to 100°F, assuming I can maintain steady access to water. Did this ride last summer without too much trouble. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,413,486
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

I have a couple of these and they work great. ...

I have a couple of these and they work great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015CDO9EM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Oc4.EbTB0BATQ
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-20, 08:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,853
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

Any added weight from hydraulic brakes is well...

Any added weight from hydraulic brakes is well worth it for the added braking performance, particularly if you live in an area with any kind of hills. They're also far superior in wet weather...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-20, 07:28 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 28,486
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

Disagree with this. I've commuted for years with...

Disagree with this. I've commuted for years with clipless pedals and very much appreciate their utility and confidence they instill when i ride in all conditions, even on a simple five mile ride to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-20, 10:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 24,330
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

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I love my 2004 Litespeed Ultimate that I recently rebuilt with a full...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-20, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,021,616
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

Thanks. I'm quite pleased with it.

Thanks. I'm quite pleased with it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-20, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,021,616
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

2004 Litespeed Ultimate that I recently updated...

2004 Litespeed Ultimate that I recently updated with a Shimano Ultegra R8000 groupset to replace the 9 speed Campagnolo Chorus groupset that came with it. Love the way it both looks and rides now....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-20, 12:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,541
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

Same, except for three different sets of wheels....

Same, except for three different sets of wheels. Haven't even had to use so much as a single tire lever to put GP5000s on any of my wheels. Great tires.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-20, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 821
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

Go check out the bikes that interest you and see...

Go check out the bikes that interest you and see if one really captures your fancy. 100kg isn't too heavy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-20, 08:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,077
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 25,468
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

I've owned four different Specialized bikes over...

I've owned four different Specialized bikes over the years. Two of the three bikes I currently own are Specialized bikes. I've never owned a Trek. You'd think Specialized would be my easy answer, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-20, 10:23 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,123
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

I adore the hydraulic disc brakes on my...

I adore the hydraulic disc brakes on my Specialized Roubaix, and think they're without any doubt better than the very best rim brakes, but rim brakes still have a place out there. In fact, I just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,015
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

Careful ordering from Amazon. I ordered these...

Careful ordering from Amazon. I ordered these through Amazon in December and the order arrived quickly, but the product received was a bogus set of Peloton pedals. Took about four phone calls and a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-20, 06:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,198
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

Nice save and recovery on that ride. Cool video,...

Nice save and recovery on that ride. Cool video, too. 👍
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,176
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

Congrats! I did I think my 16th century...

Congrats! I did I think my 16th century yesterday. The great feeling of finishing one never gets old. 🙂
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,176
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

Damn. You got lucky there. Glad you made it out...

Damn. You got lucky there. Glad you made it out okay.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

It's evidently not the bike for you at this time...

It's evidently not the bike for you at this time so why keep it? The money you spent on it is sunk. Get what you can for it because you're not going to ride it going forward and it's not likely to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-20, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,899
Posted By Jimmy Wisdom

That purple paint is gorgeous. Nice looking bike.

That purple paint is gorgeous. Nice looking bike.
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