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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-21, 07:33 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 45,037
Posted By seinberg

FYI, the Priority is still available. Would be...

FYI, the Priority is still available. Would be willing to let it go for $1800, which is a pretty hefty discount (and the bike is very low mileage). Ping me if interested. Trying to tame the steed of...
Forum: For Sale
11-02-21, 07:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 558
Posted By seinberg

Put the original wheels on this morning. I have...

Put the original wheels on this morning. I have an offer from the Pro's Closet for $3500 that expires on January 10th. Not as much as I'd hoped, but I'd rather sell for that locally than go through...
Forum: For Sale
10-28-21, 07:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 558
Posted By seinberg

2020 Spesh Roubaix Comp Ultegra Di2 size 54

$4k or best reasonable offer. Selling my 2020 Specialized Roubaix Comp Ultegra Di2 size 54 to help fund a recent upgrade to an SL7. The bike has around 1,200 miles on it, about half of which are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-21, 01:27 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 45,037
Posted By seinberg

I was just signing on to say I'd be up for...

I was just signing on to say I'd be up for selling, but sounds like you've found a new Alpenchallenge so maybe I'm too late :) If anybody else is interested, let me know. We're back and forth between...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 45,037
Posted By seinberg

Yeah, what you say about different riding styles...

Yeah, what you say about different riding styles may very well be true. There are a lot of very happy 600 riders on the Priority Facebook group. If you're not used to zipping around on a super light...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-21, 06:33 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 45,037
Posted By seinberg

It's a nice bike. Some components are lower end...

It's a nice bike. Some components are lower end as you say, probably to save money to keep overall cost down on a Pinion drive. Like the fenders are pretty flimsy and rattle around a bit. Many people...
Forum: Touring
05-16-21, 05:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,497
Posted By seinberg

Ha! Yeah, 9w is pretty hilly :) Very happy to...

Ha! Yeah, 9w is pretty hilly :) Very happy to hear it worked out for you! If you remember the areas where it was wonky let me know and I can fix.
Forum: Touring
05-06-21, 10:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,497
Posted By seinberg

Thanks!!

Thanks!!
Forum: Touring
05-05-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,497
Posted By seinberg

I don't think they do. Or at any rate, they...

I don't think they do. Or at any rate, they didn't when I looked a month or so ago. Very keen for a link to them if you know where to get them now though.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-05-21, 09:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,465
Posted By seinberg

Agree with others -- the 1up USA or Kuat NV 2...

Agree with others -- the 1up USA or Kuat NV 2 along with the add-ons are the best options. I like the Kuat personally, especially if you have a bike with fenders - the 1up doesn't work especially...
Forum: Touring
05-05-21, 09:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,497
Posted By seinberg

Also depends on how stealth you want to be :)...

Also depends on how stealth you want to be :) Some parts of the OCA trail might be possible if you set up late-ish and tear down early-ish. Probably also plenty of actual campgrounds in the Catskills...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-05-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,858
Posted By seinberg

It depends a lot on the frame design. It could go...

It depends a lot on the frame design. It could go either way -- though most more modern carbon frames tend to be fairly aero while Ti focus less so on aero and might be marginally slower. But there's...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-16-21, 11:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,949
Posted By seinberg

Thanks for those details! Very helpful -- the...

Thanks for those details! Very helpful -- the bike mechanic I use most had suggested something similar, so I think you're very likely right. Interestingly, on my end, the issue with shuddering has...
Forum: Touring
03-10-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,497
Posted By seinberg

Alright, so I wasn't able to find anything so...

Alright, so I wasn't able to find anything so instead created my own version by going basically street-by-street and replicating the source map (https://empiretrail.ny.gov/map) in Ride With GPS....
Forum: Touring
03-10-21, 06:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,497
Posted By seinberg

Ah, I didn't know about the closure on the SCT!...

Ah, I didn't know about the closure on the SCT! Your detour is a good idea -- I ride 9w regularly so it will be a nice send-off to start the longer trail. Working through mapping this out on Strava...
Forum: Touring
03-10-21, 05:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,497
Posted By seinberg

Thanks yeah, I guess that's what I'll end up...

Thanks yeah, I guess that's what I'll end up needing to do. I was hoping someone had already done it so I didn't need to, but seems not. I'll post it back here once I've done it.
Forum: Touring
03-10-21, 05:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,497
Posted By seinberg

Yeah, the official one looks solid and the paths...

Yeah, the official one looks solid and the paths I would expect a local to take. Past Westchester I'm not very familiar though, so can't compare. Honestly it looks like what the creator did was use...
Forum: Touring
03-10-21, 04:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,497
Posted By seinberg

Will do!

Will do!
Forum: Touring
03-10-21, 04:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,497
Posted By seinberg

Just as an example -- routing cross town in...

Just as an example -- routing cross town in Manhattan and riding through the Bronx to get to Van Cortland Park is something nobody would do who knows cycling in NYC. Similarly in a few spots leading...
Forum: Touring
03-10-21, 04:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,497
Posted By seinberg

Thanks! I saw that one too, but saw several bad...

Thanks! I saw that one too, but saw several bad directions down in the city and in Westchester that I know aren't part of the trail or desirable places to ride and lost trust that the rest of the...
Forum: Touring
03-10-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,497
Posted By seinberg

Yeah I'll download the Google maps offline on the...

Yeah I'll download the Google maps offline on the phone in case we need to reference it for detours or food etc. But for the majority it's much easier loading into the Garmin. We do plan to stay in...
Forum: Touring
03-10-21, 02:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,497
Posted By seinberg

GPX file for NY Empire Trail?

Hi all - wondered if anybody had a .fit or .gpx file for the recently-completed Empire Trail. There are great maps here (https://empiretrail.ny.gov/map) and here...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-10-21, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,630
Posted By seinberg

Just to pile on: I agree the Checkpoint is a...

Just to pile on: I agree the Checkpoint is a great option and have a friend with an AL4 that he loves (I ride an SL7 as my primary bike, but that's a bit above your budget). Another option is the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-10-21, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,683
Posted By seinberg

I also use what works on other bikes. Recently...

I also use what works on other bikes. Recently swapped out the Bontrager saddle on my Checkpoint for a Spesh Power saddle, in fact, because my butt agrees more with the Power saddle. :)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-08-21, 09:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,858
Posted By seinberg

The Aspero is nice & fast, and a slick looking...

The Aspero is nice & fast, and a slick looking bike, but IMO overpriced for what you get. Aspero was on my list too, but the Diverge and Checkpoint just had higher-end components for similar price...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-08-21, 09:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,949
Posted By seinberg

Had a bit of an adventure flipping the stem last...

Had a bit of an adventure flipping the stem last night. Everything's super straight-forward, got everything setup, but when I was torqueing the stem I read the wrong torque spec. I saw 9-10nm labeled...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-06-21, 09:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,516
Posted By seinberg

Yes. You will. I had the same group on my old...

Yes. You will. I had the same group on my old CAAD10 and actually came to really like it. If you've got a good deal and want or need the bike, so it!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-21, 02:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,949
Posted By seinberg

Trek in my area (NYC region) stopped doing real...

Trek in my area (NYC region) stopped doing real fittings during COVID. Plus, frankly, the guys selling the bike didn't *really* seem to know what they were doing - it was a brand new shop. I rode the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,949
Posted By seinberg

Thanks, yeah, pretty certain the pulling is from...

Thanks, yeah, pretty certain the pulling is from low tire pressure/knobbier GR1 tires. I was wondering about flipping the stem -- is that something that can be done safely? I've already put the bars...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,949
Posted By seinberg

Ah! Yes, thanks for this! I forgot to follow up...

Ah! Yes, thanks for this! I forgot to follow up to this thread actually. Two things helped in my case: running much higher tire pressures with the GR1s, though even then there was a bit of pulling....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-21, 06:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,247
Posted By seinberg

Just as a thought--can you put a clear sticker...

Just as a thought--can you put a clear sticker there to protect it? I ended up buying Ride Wrap for my bike, though the Force cranks on my SL7 have a few min of clearance (enough for a Garmin cadence...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-25-21, 02:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,949
Posted By seinberg

Ha, thanks, yeah, I did angle them back down....

Ha, thanks, yeah, I did angle them back down. I'll do a proper fit and probably replace bars & stem at some point once it's safer to do.



Thanks! It's def used for commuting, but also pleasure...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-23-21, 07:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,669
Posted By seinberg

All set -- the PDW fenders work great, though...

All set -- the PDW fenders work great, though it's a tight fit. Much better than the clip on ones. Thanks for the advice! ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-23-21, 10:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,949
Posted By seinberg

Yep, after looking for a riser drop bar I noticed...

Yep, after looking for a riser drop bar I noticed how long the reach is on the Bontrager bar. I might just replace the drops on the Trek with the same ones that are on my Roubaix - which are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-23-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,949
Posted By seinberg

I actually rode both of them but the 56 felt...

I actually rode both of them but the 56 felt *way* too big - even the 54 was a bit of a stretch compared to the Roubaix. That said, it's still within the 30 day return window so if I find it's a big...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-21, 07:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,949
Posted By seinberg

Wow, thanks for this - lots of great information....

Wow, thanks for this - lots of great information. Yep, the bike is a 54 (according to Trek, I’m right on the border between 54 and 56, but my road bike is a 54 so opted for that). It’s a good idea to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-21, 06:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,669
Posted By seinberg

PSA: REI has a clearance on these fenders right...

PSA: REI has a clearance on these fenders right now. $90 for some ultra-high-quality fenders that are normally $120.
https://www.rei.com/product/104915/portland-design-works-full-metal-fenders-city
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-21, 06:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,669
Posted By seinberg

Update: was unhapy with the coverage of the SKS...

Update: was unhapy with the coverage of the SKS gravel-specific clip on fenders so bought a set of PDW all-metal (aluminum) 45mm fenders. They’re only 1.3lbs for the pair, which surprised me, they’re...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,949
Posted By seinberg

Interesting about the weight on the front wheel!...

Interesting about the weight on the front wheel! I’ll have to remember to pay attention to that.

As best I can tell, everything is tightened properly. I actually took the bike in this afternoon to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-21, 05:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,949
Posted By seinberg

Interesting. Makes sense - I can try rotating it...

Interesting. Makes sense - I can try rotating it down a bit. This wouldn’t affect braking though presumably, though, right?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-21, 05:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,949
Posted By seinberg

Interesting - I did tilt the handlebar up (mostly...

Interesting - I did tilt the handlebar up (mostly b/c I prefer a slightly more upright position commuting). Is that something that could affect cornering though?

I converted it to tubeless and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-21, 05:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,949
Posted By seinberg

Checkpoint “pulling” into turns

Hi all — I recently got a Checkpoint SL7 that I really love. I’m coming to it from doing either exclusively road (where I run 28s on a Roubaix) or mountain biking (Top Fuel and Farley). I’ve never...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-21, 06:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,247
Posted By seinberg

Where's the laugh emoji? oh, here it is! :lol:

Where's the laugh emoji? oh, here it is! :lol:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-10-21, 03:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,669
Posted By seinberg

oooohh, nice! thanks!

oooohh, nice! thanks!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-10-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,669
Posted By seinberg

Thanks, yeah, all makes sense. As I said, the...

Thanks, yeah, all makes sense. As I said, the Speedrockers aren't going to be great in really rainy conditions (in the really foulest of weather I'll actually ride the steel pinion/gate carbon drive...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-10-21, 11:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,669
Posted By seinberg

The current setup...from the snow ride last...

The current setup...from the snow ride last weekend.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4729_e913bb58bf61058e67234133a1022f200e7d467e.jpg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-10-21, 11:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,669
Posted By seinberg

Holy cow, thanks for all the great feedback! I...

Holy cow, thanks for all the great feedback! I unintentionally ghosted after asking the question, mainly because I got the first response email and then kinda forgot about it until now. I get the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-07-21, 08:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,669
Posted By seinberg

Fenders on lightweight gravel bike?

I recently got a Checkpoint SL7 as an all-arounder—some road riding, commuting ~20 mi/day, of course some gravel riding, and next spring my wife and I are going to bike pack the Empire Trail. Already...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-07-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,607
Posted By seinberg

How’s the Checkpoint treating you these days? Are...

How’s the Checkpoint treating you these days? Are you riding it much this wet and messy winter? (I assume you’re from NJ, based on your username...). I just got an SL7 and am keen to start riding in...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,470
Posted By seinberg

Yeah, the Checkpoint is meant to be beat up. It's...

Yeah, the Checkpoint is meant to be beat up. It's a gravel bike. riding it on the road and wiping out on the ice won't damage the bike any more than it'd damage a non-carbon bike -- you may bend/snap...
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