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Forum: Electric Bikes
06-27-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Posted By Money D

Please help me decide what to do???

I've procured two full susp mt bikes on which to perform a DIY ebike conversion, one for me one for the wife.
Mine is a 2014 Spec Stumpjumper FSR Elite 29er XL - I'm 6'5 270lbs. I've mtb'ed since...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-19, 08:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,738
Posted By Money D

Thanks, bought a 28 and 32!

Thanks, bought a 28 and 32!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-19, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,476
Posted By Money D

I ended up with Lake MX218-X in 48. I'm really...

I ended up with Lake MX218-X in 48. I'm really happy with them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-19, 08:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,819
Posted By Money D

Any cheap Amazon Chinese bike shorts that are good?

I have trouble spending $100 on name brand bike shorts. Are any of the chinese examples on amazon/etc 90% as good for 50% cost???

Thanks.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-30-19, 08:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,556
Posted By Money D

Upgrade to V-brakes for safety. (I know cantis...

Upgrade to V-brakes for safety. (I know cantis can work fine, but 20 yo neglected cantis will probably need pads at least, I'd get vbrakes)

Watch videos on how to "tune-up" your bikes yourself.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-19, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,476
Posted By Money D

Wide shoes, size 14, casual look, do they exist?

For commuting I've tried to use a pair of Pearl Izumi casual spd shoes and they just aren't wide enough. 15 years ago I had a pair of Lake's that were great but wore out, now it looks like the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-19, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,327
Posted By Money D

I think the bike will be safe as long as you...

I think the bike will be safe as long as you don't do anything crazy.

It wouldn't choose that bike though. I had an older CAAD (4?) and it was the stiffest riding bike I've ever had, not fun for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-19, 11:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,778
Posted By Money D

Thanks, that looks like a good possibility. ...

Thanks, that looks like a good possibility.

HOWEVER, I just realized how much of a pain in the ass it will be to change the handlebars. The bike is a '16 scott solace premium with dura ace di2...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-26-19, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,163
Posted By Money D

Visit a few bike shops and demo a few bikes to...

Visit a few bike shops and demo a few bikes to know what size and what style of bike you want to get. Then look at craigslist/etc to find a used but good/great shape bike for a much better value...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-19, 12:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,778
Posted By Money D

The first option doesn't have flat tops, at least...

The first option doesn't have flat tops, at least to my view.

The second with shipping is $242, almost $250.

The ec70 aero looks nice, no 46 though.

I'll probably order the FSA K-wing AGX...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-19, 11:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,778
Posted By Money D

Carbon drop bar with flat tops less than $250???

Are there any carbon drop bars with flats on the top from a reputable manufacturer that are less than $250? 46cm width a plus!

Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-19, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 971
Posted By Money D

So, there's no such thing as tires that have a...

So, there's no such thing as tires that have a reputation as being wide but not tall? :)

(the wheelset has an inner width of 15mm)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-19, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 971
Posted By Money D

Tire overall diameter vs width

Lets say a 700x28c tire has 6mm clearance between seatstays and chainstays, but only 4mm clearance to the seattube. If one chooses a 32c tire, that should add 2mm to each side, still giving 4mm...
Forum: Touring
07-23-19, 05:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,089
Posted By Money D

If its a clear day, biking up to the Astor Column...

If its a clear day, biking up to the Astor Column gives a great view.

Breakfast at the pig n pancake in Astoria or Seaside
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,564
Posted By Money D

Specialized Diverge?

Specialized Diverge?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-19, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,158
Posted By Money D

I just realized that from the tire to the seat...

I just realized that from the tire to the seat tube is only 4mm clearance. So I guess I'll have to stick with a 30 in the back? Or, since its only one radius and not two, would a 32 only be 2mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,158
Posted By Money D

Yet another - which tire thread!

Just got a new to me 2016 Scott Solace Premium, this is their "endurance" bike. I'm a big guy, its their XXL size, and it came GP5000 TL tires in 28. On the stock Syncros RP1.0, these tires...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-19, 12:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,585
Posted By Money D

If I don't coast every once in a while and I'm...

If I don't coast every once in a while and I'm pointed east or west, the Earth's spin velocity changes and I don't want to be responsible for that.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,585
Posted By Money D

Loud rear hub - do you get used to it?

I've always liked silent or at least quiet rear hubs, be it road or mtb, I've never had a "loud" one. I have on the way to me a used 2016 Scott Solace Premium that has the stock Syncros RP1.0 disc...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-19, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,195
Posted By Money D

700x30 - much difference vs 700x28 ???

I have a used 2016 Scott Solace Premium on the way to me (got a good deal, couldn't resist). This will be used for casual road rides and commuting to work. Its an XXL and I'm a tall/big guy, so I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-10, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,349
Posted By Money D

just got an '05 felt f55, full dura-ace, vista sl...

just got an '05 felt f55, full dura-ace, vista sl wheelset. really nice ride for $999. I'm happy.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-10, 01:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By Money D

11-28 cassette work with 2005 dura ace?

Just got a 2005 felt f55 w/ full dura ace 10sp (compact double). It has a 11-23 cassette and I'm trying to get help for the hills here in the PNW. I just put on a 11-28 and I bottomed out the B...
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