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Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,687
Posted By Noahma

I was going to ask the same question. I can only...

I was going to ask the same question. I can only find them on Amazon to be shipped from Germany at 76 bucks a pop!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 84,237
Posted By Noahma

Very nice! and in team Euskadi colors! Orbea...

Very nice! and in team Euskadi colors!
Orbea bikes tend to be a bit heavier than the competition, but they do not ride like it. Since my last post in this topic lol 5 years ago! I have added a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-22, 12:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,072
Posted By Noahma

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-21-22, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,095
Posted By Noahma

I am a big fan of Orbea, they are the second...

I am a big fan of Orbea, they are the second oldest bike manufacturer in the world. I currently have a 2022 Orca and a 2017 Avant, both are incredibly fun to ride. Their new Aluminum frame Terra is...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-22, 12:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,687
Posted By Noahma

I have been using Michelin tires for years, I...

I have been using Michelin tires for years, I really like the ride they offer. I have had to get a pair of GP5000's lately because you just cant find the Michelins anywhere. All of my go-to places...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-22, 11:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,579
Posted By Noahma

I have three bikes currently. My Orbea Orca,...

I have three bikes currently. My Orbea Orca, Orbea Avant, and my Trek Checkpoint. The gravel bike gets the least miles per year, my Orca gets the most fun miles, and the Avant gets the most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,620
Posted By Noahma

I will let you all decide hehe :) ...

I will let you all decide hehe :)

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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-02-22, 11:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,466
Posted By Noahma

I loved them, but man they burned through the...

I loved them, but man they burned through the tread in 600 miles for me. mostly trails, some road.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-22, 11:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,216
Posted By Noahma

I am a HUGE Orbea fan. I currently have 2 of...

I am a HUGE Orbea fan. I currently have 2 of their road bikes. A 2017 Avant and a 2022 Orca. they have some sizes a little bit different than others. Instead of a 56 cm, they have a 55 (My size at 6'...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-22, 10:41 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 7,861
Posted By Noahma

I was told just tonight that I should not be on a...

I was told just tonight that I should not be on a road that I could not keep up with the flow of traffic. This was after a discussion about a cyclist that was struck and killed this morning on a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-22, 11:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By Noahma

I placed an order for an Orbea Orca last Oct. I...

I placed an order for an Orbea Orca last Oct. I was given an expected delivery date of March 2023...... I have been riding it since February though lol. They delivered a full year earlier than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-22, 09:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 887
Posted By Noahma

for me it would depend on how used the used bike...

for me it would depend on how used the used bike is. Every material has a life span, A heavily used bike could have less life left on it. I personally would spend the extra on a new bike, The...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-22, 12:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,164
Posted By Noahma

I cant answer to the differences between the...

I cant answer to the differences between the wheels, but I have a set of the Hunts on my Orca, and they are nice! The Hunt freehub though, if you don't like a noisy hub they may not be the ones you...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-22, 10:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,124
Posted By Noahma

I have a Trek Checkpoint that developed this...

I have a Trek Checkpoint that developed this exact same issue, it progressively got worse over a period of a couple months (was riding my road bike more, so it could have developed quicker) I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-31-21, 08:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,453
Posted By Noahma

I had a similar experience as MPE with one of my...

I had a similar experience as MPE with one of my tires. It was a pain in the rear to seat. Once seated though..... the things are nice!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-21, 09:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
Posted By Noahma

It might take some time for them to get back to...

It might take some time for them to get back to you. I had sent them a message about something last year and it took a week or so. It would also not be the first time a groupset has been changed :) ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-21, 11:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
Posted By Noahma

There is always a chance that the Bike Bluebook...

There is always a chance that the Bike Bluebook is missing some information on the model. It showed that the H30 had the 105 as its groupset. I am now kind of interested in what he says.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-21, 11:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
Posted By Noahma

I think the H30 may be correct for this one. I...

I think the H30 may be correct for this one. I wonder if the previous owner upgraded to the Ultegra from the 105 the H30 came with. Orbea usually denotes their Aluminum bikes with the H (Hydroform)...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-21, 11:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
Posted By Noahma

I have a 2017 Avant! It is the best bike I have...

I have a 2017 Avant! It is the best bike I have owned. I have done quite a bit of work to it over the past couple of years, I have replaced the wheels with a set of custom built ones. And I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-21, 09:32 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,535
Posted By Noahma

i generally do BikeMS every year, and its a...

i generally do BikeMS every year, and its a social ride for me. Gives me a chance to catch up with my team mates, and others like myself who ride with MS. I do have my eyes on a couple other rides...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-21, 11:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,876
Posted By Noahma

Opt for a pair of mountain bike pedals / shoes /...

Opt for a pair of mountain bike pedals / shoes / cleats. Soooo much easier to deal with than road pedals / shoes. Especially if you start hitting areas that may be a bit more rough. I am running...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-21, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 722
Posted By Noahma

I came across a couple taking dirty pictures in...

I came across a couple taking dirty pictures in an underpass a couple years ago lol. Last year I was passed by a guy going up hill on a unicycle. And I had the crap scared out of me by a guy on one...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-19-21, 12:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,994
Posted By Noahma

Agree'd, I was very happy when I saw how smooth...

Agree'd, I was very happy when I saw how smooth it was. I plan on taking it through some single track soon through a rock field to see how it does there lol
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-14-21, 11:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,994
Posted By Noahma

I have been using an DJI Osmo action camera, and...

I have been using an DJI Osmo action camera, and a K-edge gopro handlebar mount. Works GREAT. I threw together this video of one of my first rides of the season mounted to my Gravel bike.
(2264)...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-14-21, 11:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,494
Posted By Noahma

I have the 830, as well as using Garmin Connect...

I have the 830, as well as using Garmin Connect as a source of tracking my progress (connect.garmn.com) You can track just about everything you would like by adding reports to the dash board. You...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-21, 10:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,893
Posted By Noahma

The pawls are within the hub of the rear wheel....

The pawls are within the hub of the rear wheel. They are what engage the hub body so that you can move forward, and disengage when you say stop pedaling or pedal backwards. It is what is making the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-21, 11:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,893
Posted By Noahma

Stick with me here. Are you sure its the chain?...

Stick with me here. Are you sure its the chain? Do you actually see it skipping?

The reason I ask this. I had an issue with my Trek Checkpoint where the pawls in the rear wheel hub were not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-21, 11:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,010
Posted By Noahma

I had the freehub in my Gravel bike go bad, it...

I had the freehub in my Gravel bike go bad, it exhibited the exact problem your describing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-21, 11:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,281
Posted By Noahma

Congratz. Love new bike day! I was ready to...

Congratz. Love new bike day! I was ready to plunk down some pretty change on a MyO Orbea Orca this year, but unfortunately I was just a couple months too late and they were completely sold out. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By Noahma

I one as well. no videos to show yet on it (none...

I one as well. no videos to show yet on it (none uploaded) Its a great little camera. I have their stabilization called "Rock steady" on and it is just that, very steady. I have it with a K-Edge...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-16-21, 11:59 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 29,050
Posted By Noahma

I just received a call from my Trek Dealer...

I just received a call from my Trek Dealer regarding an order that we had placed in early December last year that Trek pushed the delivery date out until June of 2022 for her Domane AL3 Disk.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-21, 10:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,320
Posted By Noahma

I have a checkpoint. I find it to be a fun ride....

I have a checkpoint. I find it to be a fun ride. I generally use it for commuting and weekend gravel riding. Its a good all-rounder. I went ahead and did the conversion to tubeless, which has...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-10-21, 12:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,199
Posted By Noahma

I have been using the DJI Osmo action camera, and...

I have been using the DJI Osmo action camera, and have been pretty impressed with it. It is compatible with GoPro mounts as well

Amazon.com : DJI Osmo Action - 4K Action Cam 12MP Digital Camera...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-09-21, 11:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,353
Posted By Noahma

Ive been using the DJI Osmo action camera (Dji is...

Ive been using the DJI Osmo action camera (Dji is known for their drones) and I have been pretty impressed, the "Rock steady" stabilization is pretty damn good. It is compatible with Gopro mounts as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-21, 06:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,569
Posted By Noahma

I got a call from my Orbea dealer today, and...

I got a call from my Orbea dealer today, and asked if I was still interested in an Orca. He was just notified by Orbea to get his MyO reservations in for 2022, or he might not be able to get any of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-21, 12:45 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,569
Posted By Noahma

God I hope not..... I REALLY wanted to get an...

God I hope not..... I REALLY wanted to get an Orbea Orca this year, but the model year is WAY sold out. My next option would be to grab one in the fall if they are available.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-21, 12:56 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,032
Posted By Noahma

"Welcome to Narnia" - Wheatridge Colorado This...

"Welcome to Narnia" - Wheatridge Colorado This path is in a semi-arid open area that goes right into a lush tree covered path for over a mile. such a drastic change in scenery.
"Burt Reynolds...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-21, 01:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,628
Posted By Noahma

your most likely going to have to wait on the...

your most likely going to have to wait on the Orbea unless you can find a shop with one in stock. They are sold out of just about every model of the Orca. I went to go order an M20Team just a month...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-21, 12:51 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,791
Posted By Noahma

I was told by my Orbea dealer that They were...

I was told by my Orbea dealer that They were having problems getting components. I went to place an order for an Orca using the MyO customization, and no go. I just stashed the funding for that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-20, 12:33 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,947
Posted By Noahma

I get stung by bees a few times per year while...

I get stung by bees a few times per year while out riding, inside of my thigh was one, another the top of my head, I had one fly into my jersey, and sting my chest lol I flew through some Nats early...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-20, 09:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 944
Posted By Noahma

I recently had a sound similar to this on my...

I recently had a sound similar to this on my gravel bike. It turned out to be the rear hub. The Pawls in the freehub were not fully engaging, and would cause a random tick or knock. I was...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-05-20, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 970
Posted By Noahma

After your done with your ride and its uploaded....

After your done with your ride and its uploaded. You just have to go to Garmin's connect website and change gear. That is what I do between my Road and Gravel bike. Works well if I dont forget lol.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-20, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By Noahma

I dont think you will be disappointed at all. ...

I dont think you will be disappointed at all. GREAT bike. This is mine, taken last year I think. I have since changed out the bottle cages for some nicer ones. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-20, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 871
Posted By Noahma

I have a 2017 Orbea Avant M30, I would not...

I have a 2017 Orbea Avant M30, I would not hesitate to buy another. (hopefully if I get a Christmas bonus this year, I will add an M20 Team D) Very comfortable to ride. I absolutely love it!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-02-20, 09:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,808
Posted By Noahma

I just mounted a set of Michelin Power Gravel...

I just mounted a set of Michelin Power Gravel tires in a tubeless setup on my Trek. I ride it several times a week to and from work through a mix of road and gravel. They ride nice on just about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-20, 11:08 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,597
Posted By Noahma

in a couple of the cities near me it is illegal...

in a couple of the cities near me it is illegal for anyone over the age of 16 to ride on a sidewalk and MUPS are limited to 16mph.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-20, 12:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,454
Posted By Noahma

I personally would say you did good. But I am...

I personally would say you did good. But I am bias towards Orbea, I absolutely LOVE my Avant.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-22-20, 11:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,378
Posted By Noahma

I purchased a 2019 Checkpoint Alr4 around...

I purchased a 2019 Checkpoint Alr4 around Christmas time with the intent of adding a commuter to my lineup, and give me a taste of gravel riding. Basically being able to go where my Road bike could...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-20, 11:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,285
Posted By Noahma

Thanks! I am looking more into the custom paint...

Thanks! I am looking more into the custom paint than anything else with the next bike. I would probably do some small options, but for the most part it would be equipped with much of what my...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-20, 09:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,285
Posted By Noahma

I absolutely LOVE it. I am thinking about...

I absolutely LOVE it. I am thinking about upgrading to an M30TeamD at the end of the year (if I get a Christmas bonus lol) Specifically for the MyO customization. I have upgraded several items on my...
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