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Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-23, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 336
Posted By OUGrad05

A brief review of the DTSwiss ARC1400 62mm wheels

Hi folks. I thought I'd give a review of these wheels, mostly because I was truly surprised at how good these wheels do in crosswinds. A brief wheel/bike history so you can have some perspective on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,803
Posted By OUGrad05

The Scott is more aggressive, and handles far...

The Scott is more aggressive, and handles far more sharply, it's also stiffer. If I were crit racing I'd pick the foil. For like 70, 80 or 100 mile rides I pick the SuperSix.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,627
Posted By OUGrad05

It was a 2017 model. I've now got a Scott...

It was a 2017 model.

I've now got a Scott Foil and a new Cannondale SuperSix Evo. The fit is moderately different but not really that much, I'm just as comfortable on the supersix. The Foil is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,627
Posted By OUGrad05

This is exactly right. I've done lots of...

This is exactly right. I've done lots of comparison and mathematical correction on various rides (yes I'm a nerd, but I have always enjoyed numbers and my day job entails a lot of detailed work so...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-23, 08:42 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,627
Posted By OUGrad05

I have both and I think it really depends on the...

I have both and I think it really depends on the type of riding. My Scott Foil came oddly configured from Scott, still dealing with that. But it's fast, weirdly quiet, pretty comfortable vs what I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,803
Posted By OUGrad05

I now have a 2022 Scott Foil (SRAM Rival) and a...

I now have a 2022 Scott Foil (SRAM Rival) and a 2023 Cannondale SuperSix Evo (105Di2)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,663
Posted By OUGrad05

Where did you find them? No one locally has them....

Where did you find them? No one locally has them. I've check bike shops in other states too and can't find them officially in the US. I can find them on Amazon from Germany though?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,663
Posted By OUGrad05

Yes I'm bumping an old thread in case others have...

Yes I'm bumping an old thread in case others have experienced this. I recently got my hands on the new Pirelli P Zero Race TLR with their new "Speedcore" and "SmartEVO" compound. It reviewed very...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,663
Posted By OUGrad05

Well then enlighten me please. Because I've...

Well then enlighten me please. Because I've changed dozens of tires and I'm no the only one that has these issues with these tires.

I'm all ears if it's me.

Note: Never had problems with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-22, 10:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,663
Posted By OUGrad05

You just keep that tool on your bike at all times?

You just keep that tool on your bike at all times?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,663
Posted By OUGrad05

Any experience with Michelin Power Cup? Might leave GP5000s behind

Hi folks. I'm getting tired of how difficult it is to mount the GP5000s. This is especially true of the 25mm vs the 28mm. Today, one of the rare (never happened to me before) two punctures in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-22, 01:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,104
Posted By OUGrad05

Good to know. I'll probably have two sets of...

Good to know. I'll probably have two sets of wheels, at least in the short run I'll still have my Roubaix to ride if crosswinds are really bad (not uncommon here at all). It's got 42mm Reynolds on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-22, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,104
Posted By OUGrad05

geo on those two is the same. The conversation is...

geo on those two is the same. The conversation is more about whether or not the aero gains are worth it and is it a watt number worth considering? All things equal then sure but sometimes there are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-22, 12:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,104
Posted By OUGrad05

def a fan of pinarello! That’s a nice looking...

def a fan of pinarello! That’s a nice looking ride!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-22, 11:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,104
Posted By OUGrad05

that’s the way I’m leaning. My roubaix is pretty...

that’s the way I’m leaning. My roubaix is pretty heavy so the Madone and Foil and basically everything I’m looking at is lighter than what I have now.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,104
Posted By OUGrad05

geo geeks is great! I’ve been using them since I...

geo geeks is great! I’ve been using them since I did my bike fit in Feb to help find a different frame!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,104
Posted By OUGrad05

this makes some sense, I suspect I could gain a...

this makes some sense, I suspect I could gain a lot just from narrower bars. I think I have 44cm bars now?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-22, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,104
Posted By OUGrad05

I dunno what to tell you. I have broad shoulders...

I dunno what to tell you. I have broad shoulders and my torso is somewhat V shaped? Getting shirts and suits for work is a major PITA. It all has to be ordered/fit.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,104
Posted By OUGrad05

Unfortunately the way I am built I've wide but...

Unfortunately the way I am built I've wide but skinny if that makes sense, so I catch a TON of air.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-22, 07:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,104
Posted By OUGrad05

Aero vs non aero, Emonda vs Madone, Addict vs Foil, etc (long and want feedback)

Hello all, due to the pandemic I'm still on the hunt for a new bike. I've not been able to test ride a thing locally and have resigned myself to possibly shopping out of state if needed.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-21, 07:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,529
Posted By OUGrad05

Not sure what super fit means. I'm in pretty...

Not sure what super fit means. I'm in pretty good shape and ride a fair amount. We do have some hills here though, contrary to popular belief and when I go on vacation to the rockies I do a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-21, 07:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,529
Posted By OUGrad05

Shimano Vs Sram? Thoughts and experiences?

I've got a Shimano bike right now as my road bike. I'll likely pickup another bike soon and am hoping for 105 Di2 and/or 12 speed options from Shimano. If that occurs the speculation is that the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-21, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,301
Posted By OUGrad05

Assos? Sugoi? Pearl Izumi? Other? I've had bad luck with Sugoi

So I bought my first Sugoi shorts 18 months ago or so. I LOVED the way they fit and felt and less chafing. I was impressed so a week or two later I ordered a pair of their bibs. After just a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,689
Posted By OUGrad05

Depends on the person, since they're local...

Depends on the person, since they're local pro's...still not totally sure what that means? They get small sponsor $ and buy their own gear with the exception of one guy I know who has his kit...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-20, 08:47 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 13,689
Posted By OUGrad05

Man there's a lot of dug in opinions in this...

Man there's a lot of dug in opinions in this thread. Some folks basically spewing opinionated nonsense.

Here's some thoughts, I have several friends that are sponsored cyclists, and others,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,878
Posted By OUGrad05

I'm intrigued by Ti but haven't found anything...

I'm intrigued by Ti but haven't found anything that seems to tick the boxes for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,746
Posted By OUGrad05

NO sir, I think it's probably the bearings...

NO sir, I think it's probably the bearings...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,746
Posted By OUGrad05

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20200721_194034_ea47a2b28f53009986ef75e7f79cc80ee8b442ef.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-20, 02:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,746
Posted By OUGrad05

Just left the spesh shop they said no issue and...

Just left the spesh shop they said no issue and to not worry about it. Weird. Maybe the bearings just aren't worn enough in their view to replace?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-20, 10:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,746
Posted By OUGrad05

Yea it's bizarre. It feels like there is a detent...

Yea it's bizarre. It feels like there is a detent in the steerer that makes it stiffer on center and again about 35* off center. It's strange and yes I know the stem shouldn't effect the preload...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-20, 08:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,746
Posted By OUGrad05

1.0

1.0
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By OUGrad05

I'd go giant or cannonade. Giant seems to offer...

I'd go giant or cannonade. Giant seems to offer more full group sets instead of getting cheap on things like cranks or chainrings etc and they make excellent frames.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,746
Posted By OUGrad05

Specialized Roubaix headset/future shock issue? Self centering?

Guys I di some major surgery on my bike a couple weeks ago. All the "hard" stuff went well, no real issues. However, I decided to flip my stem (doing stem adjustments is something I've done on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,174
Posted By OUGrad05

Welcome to the club! I've fallen over twice,...

Welcome to the club! I've fallen over twice, both within my first week.

First time was uber embarrassing, in my own damn drive way. Started going, tried to clip in, thought I was about there...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 715
Posted By OUGrad05

Ya it's definitely aggressive, may indeed be too...

Ya it's definitely aggressive, may indeed be too much but will need to try it to know. The defy geo is more relaxed I think it's another 25mm in stack, could be an option as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 715
Posted By OUGrad05

Not interested in Canyon, thank you though sir.

Not interested in Canyon, thank you though sir.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 715
Posted By OUGrad05

6'6, thinking about Giant in XL frame? TCR vs my Endurance Roubaix - Thoughts?

Folks, I'm likely to buy a new bike next spring after we move and I just visited the local bike shop a few days ago. They had a good selection of Giant's. However, Giant doesn't make an XXL frame,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-20, 08:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,625
Posted By OUGrad05

I use Golden Cheetah as well, although I haven't...

I use Golden Cheetah as well, although I haven't updated it in quite awhile. My data is also on Training Peaks which from a training and fitness perspective I find better than Strava. I was unaware...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-20, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 421
Posted By OUGrad05

What's confusing? Happy to clarify. I don't...

What's confusing? Happy to clarify.
I don't know if it uses 5800 from specialized or not? If the 7000 will work despite it saying mechanical rim brakes on shimanos site I will order those.
Edit:...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 421
Posted By OUGrad05

Shifter failure - need help on replacement - 2017 specialized roubaix elite

I had a shifter failure today on my ride. I have a 2017 roubaix elite with 105 kit and mechanical disc brakes. I was thinking the r7000 would work but Shimano says for mechanical rim brakes. I need...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,625
Posted By OUGrad05

Don't get me started on iPad ****...ya not good

Don't get me started on iPad ****...ya not good
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,625
Posted By OUGrad05

I have multiple bikes on my Strava account. But...

I have multiple bikes on my Strava account. But you can't default one bike for trainer use and one for road/outdoor use. Right now I have to manually edit rides to reflect the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,625
Posted By OUGrad05

Getting away from STRAVA? Options? Thoughts?

Anyone else giving some thought to dumping Strava, at the very least dumping their premium sub? I dropped it in November, they gave me 60 days free a month ago. So I'm a month in and thinking I may...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,994
Posted By OUGrad05

I ride SMP and have been very impressed.

I ride SMP and have been very impressed.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-20, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By OUGrad05

Those are good value for money and for someone...

Those are good value for money and for someone just getting into it. Congrats.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,889
Posted By OUGrad05

I've got the Assiomas and they're good. The...

I've got the Assiomas and they're good. The downside is if you get a second bike later and want to go with crank based, you'll have to have two different shoes since they'll have different pedals. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 39,251
Posted By OUGrad05

Why is BMC not on the list?

Why is BMC not on the list?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-20, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,628
Posted By OUGrad05

Get that garbage off your bike. I recently...

Get that garbage off your bike. I recently dumped my praxis for a Shimano and the difference in noise is definitely real, but more importantly? Shifting quality is dramatically improved. Also my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-20, 08:00 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 61,680
Posted By OUGrad05

Thats interesting. I have had these wheels over...

Thats interesting. I have had these wheels over a year and changing flats isn't "hard" per say but it's not easy. Two tire levers, lots of stretching, etc, what's your secret?


Looks absolutely...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-15-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 16,690
Posted By OUGrad05

They should have stopped especially if it's known...

They should have stopped especially if it's known to be monitored by officers looking for cyclists but this is a massive over reaction from the LEO.
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