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Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-18, 10:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,504
Posted By nwrig004

Those DT's aren't bad wheels and for less money...

Those DT's aren't bad wheels and for less money you could get a set a DT Swiss PR 1400 Oxic (Rim Version) I love my DT wheels (1600 Disc). The Oxic 1400's come with DT 240 hubs F/R and you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-18, 01:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

Sure: 604765 Swapped Bought...

Sure:

604765

Swapped


Bought the 10 speed model and swapped out a few parts already:
Axis Sport Disc Wheels --> Mason Hunt Aero Disc
Stock tires --> Continental 4000's (28mm)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-18, 03:14 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,334
Posted By nwrig004

Rear cassette cleaning is the worst followed by...

Rear cassette cleaning is the worst followed by truing a wheel. Favorite thing to do is replace outboard style BB or the chain. Something satisfying about unscrewing and threading in that BB cup and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-18, 06:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

As a last update I ended up buying a Specialized...

As a last update I ended up buying a Specialized Roubaix, the base model. Nuts huh? After talking to a few LBS staff about what my goal is I landed on the Specialized Roubaix to replace my Fuji...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-19-18, 10:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,527
Posted By nwrig004

I ride a ISM 3.0 saddle I tried Selle SMP and...

I ride a ISM 3.0 saddle I tried Selle SMP and Brooks C series along with the stock and other brands to no avail.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-18, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,185
Posted By nwrig004

I literally JUST went through this with Fuji :)...

I literally JUST went through this with Fuji :) dont get too caught up btwn Fuji C5 and C10 carbon layups also the cranks are Shimano RS Series vs named ranged (RS500 vs 105 or RS510 vs Ultegra)...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-18, 03:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

Good to know.

Good to know.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-18, 03:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

Yes Performance is my go to shop you can't beat...

Yes Performance is my go to shop you can't beat the deal. And as I was comparing models I found a 2016 Gran Fondo 2.1 61cm on clearance ~$1650 Ultegera + 105 mix full hydro also none of that TRP...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-18, 02:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

My current Roubaix, as configured, is lighter...

My current Roubaix, as configured, is lighter than either new bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-18, 09:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

Thanks I will review each!

Thanks I will review each!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-18, 09:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

You ride enough 100 mile races on alloy on these...

You ride enough 100 mile races on alloy on these rural VA roads and your back will tell you what to buy next ;) After riding a few bikes i like the all around nature of that category bike, it climbs...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-18, 02:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

All the Treks and Cannondales I look at are $3500...

All the Treks and Cannondales I look at are $3500 or similar. While im no brand loyalist at $2500 most bikes are going to be very similar hardware wise (I hope :)) so at that price point to full a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-18, 09:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

Yeah after reviewing both again I am leaning...

Yeah after reviewing both again I am leaning towards the Fuji. It a tad bit more bike for the money and for the base price it get me 95% of the way to the bike I have in my head vs the Giant.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-18, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,074
Posted By nwrig004

Fulcrum or DT Swiss are my wheels of choice! I...

Fulcrum or DT Swiss are my wheels of choice! I have a set of DT Swiss 1400 the come just under 1550g
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-18, 09:07 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 22,999
Posted By nwrig004

I hate this soooooo much! If I'm faster I pass...

I hate this soooooo much! If I'm faster I pass and if I pass you, don't pump up the watts to hang on my wheel b/c your pride is hurt.
The worst is people that hang on your wheel and are playing...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-18, 03:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

Thanks for the clarification

Thanks for the clarification
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-18, 03:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

Thanks I will look around for a Giant dealer! :)

Thanks I will look around for a Giant dealer! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-18, 02:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

Just checked on the stock tire size: Giant...

Just checked on the stock tire size:

Giant 700x25
Fuji 700x30

Also on the BB

Giant- BB30
Fuji - PF30
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-18, 02:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

Thanks I would ideally like to run 30s on my DT...

Thanks I would ideally like to run 30s on my DT Swiss 1400s since they are 18mm wide rims. And that is good to know about the pressfit. What is the service life on them? And ill check to see the max...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-18, 12:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,767
Posted By nwrig004

Fuji Grand Fondo 2.1 vs Giant Defy Advanced 2018

Hello all!

6'2.5" 188lbs strong non racer rider but I ride and train with a group that races (mix of Cat 1-3) if that makes sense. In short I like to ride long and varied terrain faster than a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-18, 12:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,672
Posted By nwrig004

Selle Diva, ISM (pick your level) worked well for...

Selle Diva, ISM (pick your level) worked well for the women in our club. A few tried the Brooks Cadium saddles while the initial experience was great they seemed to sag onto the rail north of 40...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-18, 12:03 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,369
Posted By nwrig004

Damn right! Their coordinated kits are great also...

Damn right! Their coordinated kits are great also and for the price can't beat em :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-18, 11:00 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,369
Posted By nwrig004

I went thru dozens of bibs and short (Pearl...

I went thru dozens of bibs and short (Pearl Izumi, Giordona, Castelli etc) while they worked for a while eventually they all didnt yield the result I wanted for the long distance aggressive riding I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-18, 10:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,146
Posted By nwrig004

Not sure how you got that frame for that price...

Not sure how you got that frame for that price but kudos. As far as budget build allot the most money for wheels and if your budget is $1500 you could get a nice set of wheels (DT Swiss 1600,...
Forum: Introductions
02-13-18, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 426
Posted By nwrig004

Long Haul Hello

Hello all been riding for about 7 years and I started on a 2011 Fuji Roubaix. Not the flashest bike but I rebuilt it with full 11 speed 105/Ultegra parts and lighter wheels so that has worked for the...
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