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06-12-19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1
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Posted By alarsen77

Lezyne Super GPS sync issues.

Hi guys I have a Lezyne super GPS year 10 and I just updated it to the newest firmware and have the latest version of the app on my OnePlus 6t. I am having issues getting it to reliably connect to my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-18, 12:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,177
Posted By alarsen77

I think I am definitely going to upgrade the rear...

I think I am definitely going to upgrade the rear derailleur to the Ultegra RD8000 GS since it isn't that much more than the new 105 RD and if I am changing it out why not go for a slight upgrade. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-18, 06:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,177
Posted By alarsen77

I don't think I will swap out the crank just yet...

I don't think I will swap out the crank just yet as I don't want to spend that much money yet. I would love to not have to spend the money on the cassette and derailleur but if it's going to make it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-18, 08:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,177
Posted By alarsen77

I am walking up hills at the moment. I hope to...

I am walking up hills at the moment. I hope to not be doing that soon. But for now I think changing the rear cassette and unfortunately the rear derailleur as well would be a good option to keep me...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-18, 06:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,177
Posted By alarsen77

Gearing upgrade question.

Hi guys I have a Cannondale CAAD Optimo Disc 105 that came stock with a 50/34 crank and an 11-28 cassette. I am almost positive the rear derailleur is a short cage 105 rear derailleur. This is my...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-18, 12:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,783
Posted By alarsen77

I love POC Octal. I was looking for a helmet when...

I love POC Octal. I was looking for a helmet when I got my first road bike earlier this year and tried in some kasiks some giros and then tried the POC Octal and it felt the best on my head and the...
07-16-18, 11:04 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 21,432
Posted By alarsen77

I like the look of these new units. They seem to...

I like the look of these new units. They seem to have a more rounded design which I like. It stinks that I just got my Super GPS back in February. I am curious to see if the screen layouts changed...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-18, 07:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,566
Posted By alarsen77

That's good, I will have to give that stuff a try.

That's good, I will have to give that stuff a try.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-18, 08:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,566
Posted By alarsen77

Will that fluoro grease cause more stuff to stick...

Will that fluoro grease cause more stuff to stick to the cleats like a wet lube would?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-18, 06:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,566
Posted By alarsen77

Yes I am using the new ones with the walkable...

Yes I am using the new ones with the walkable cleats.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-18, 01:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,566
Posted By alarsen77

I haven't tried using the dry lube on the pedal...

I haven't tried using the dry lube on the pedal bowties but will try that. I am using the Finish Line dry lube.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-18, 12:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,566
Posted By alarsen77

I am definitely not light. I am the complete...

I am definitely not light. I am the complete opposite of it actually. I did back the screws out one detent actually and that seemed to help a little bit but still seems a bit tough could be that I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-18, 11:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,566
Posted By alarsen77

I will have to do that again. I think I just need...

I will have to do that again. I think I just need to let them loosen up. I also still have to get the cleat position right as I still have some hot spots every now and then.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-18, 10:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,566
Posted By alarsen77

Speedplay Zero questions

Hi guys, so I got my first clipless pedals a few weeks ago. I ordered some speedplay zeros and I am using them with Bontrager Circuit road shoes. The shoes fit fine and the pedals seem ok other then...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-18, 05:49 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,782
Posted By alarsen77

I used dry lube on the cleats. I didn't use the...

I used dry lube on the cleats. I didn't use the speedplay brand but I used the finish line dry lube that I have which I noticed in one of the speedplay videos is an acceptable alternative.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-18, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,782
Posted By alarsen77

I just got some Speedplay Zero Chromoly pedals...

I just got some Speedplay Zero Chromoly pedals and Bontrager Circuit shoes. My first clipless setup. So far it is different and I still have to get used to it and get the cleats setup properly. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-18, 12:50 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,806
Posted By alarsen77

Just received Speedplay Zero Chromoloy pedals....

Just received Speedplay Zero Chromoloy pedals. Now I have to get some shoes and get them mounted. Going to be my first venture into clipless pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-18, 11:40 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,806
Posted By alarsen77

Flats right now as it is my first Road Bike and...

Flats right now as it is my first Road Bike and getting used to it but looking into a clipless system and debating between Shimano 105's or Speedplay Zeros. The positive to the 105's is the LBS sells...
06-19-18, 11:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,338
Posted By alarsen77

I'm also riding for the kids. ...

I'm also riding for the kids.

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-18, 02:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

Well a bit of an update. I have decided to go...

Well a bit of an update. I have decided to go with shoes and pedals. I am going to wait until after my birthday later this week to see what I get there. I am going to head down to the LBS and take a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-18, 10:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

I should have worded that differently. I would...

I should have worded that differently. I would definitely give the lbs a chance toatch the price and would most likely just buy from them. It's either the lbs or REI. I wouldn't buy from anywhere...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-18, 07:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

I would definitely buy the shoes in person or...

I would definitely buy the shoes in person or atoeast try them on for size in person to know what is comfortable. I might lean towards the spd-sl style because the more I think about it most of my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-18, 06:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

It has 32c tires on it now instead of the 25c...

It has 32c tires on it now instead of the 25c tires in the picture which I think is the max I will be able to fit.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-18, 09:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

Here is a picture of the bike. I noticed the...

Here is a picture of the bike. I noticed the saddle is angled forward a bit too Which is causing a bit of hand pain so I want to try and make it level but there is one allen screw that is under the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-18, 09:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

Well upon looking online it seems cannondale...

Well upon looking online it seems cannondale doesn't make the c3 stem in 95mm so I am guessing it is probably 100mm then. It is a 56cm frame. I did notice it said it is a 6 degree in rise.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-18, 06:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

I didn't see a length but I measured it from the...

I didn't see a length but I measured it from the center bolt to the center of the bars and it came out to about 3.75" which seems to be 95mm from my calculations
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-18, 05:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

I'm not 100% sure but I'll measure it and let you...

I'm not 100% sure but I'll measure it and let you know.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 07:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

I don't think I would go speedplay anyway so it...

I don't think I would go speedplay anyway so it looks like I am between spd and spd-sl. I guess the only way to really know is to try both of them.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 05:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

Those are both great ideas actually.

Those are both great ideas actually.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 02:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

Is there really any performance difference...

Is there really any performance difference between them? I mean I don't mind the SPD-SL and I like the look of the pedals too haha. But I am just worried that being a beginner it might be...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 02:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

I love the look of the A600 but I think the...

I love the look of the A600 but I think the platform would be nice for when we take the bikes on vacation and are going to do short rides with some walking at the end of the ride. We did a 3 mile...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 02:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

I wouldn't do speedplays, I was looking at the...

I wouldn't do speedplays, I was looking at the Shimano A530 spd pedal that is platform on one side and clipless on the other. But I was also looking at some of the road specific SPD-SL or the Look...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 02:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

I have thought about SPD pedals I was actually...

I have thought about SPD pedals I was actually looking at the Shimano A530 pedals.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 01:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

I may end up just doing pedals, shoes and a heart...

I may end up just doing pedals, shoes and a heart rate monitor strap. I haven't gone to clipless pedals yet because there are times we do take the bikes on a trip where we will be walking around and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 01:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

Well $360 might not be completely out of the...

Well $360 might not be completely out of the realm of possibility. I don't think I really need to do a dual sided power meter.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 01:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

So I was actually thinking about a power meter...

So I was actually thinking about a power meter but seeing as I am not a professional and it would be only for my purposes to get a healthier and do a little bit of tracking maybe I keep the Lezyne...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 12:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

I don't think they are badly behaved that I can...

I don't think they are badly behaved that I can tell. I am still getting used to a road bike. I can feel the responsiveness of the handling and it feels almost a bit twitchy and insecure at times. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 11:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

I was starting to think the same thing actually....

I was starting to think the same thing actually. I'm also thinking about switching my Lezyne Super GPS for a Wahoo Bolt I just like the look and screen on the bolt more but again seems like it may be...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 09:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

I guess this would be a good time to perfect my...

I guess this would be a good time to perfect my tire changing skills. I have never actually had to change a tire yet so I guess if I do order the 28c GP 4000 S II I will get to give it a try. Which...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 08:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

Hmm, I'm kind of wishing the LBS would have...

Hmm, I'm kind of wishing the LBS would have recommended those instead of what they did. Do you think there will be a huge difference in ride/comfort going from the 32c Contact Plus to a 28c GP 4000 S...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 08:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

So do you think the GP 4000 S II tires would be a...

So do you think the GP 4000 S II tires would be a good place to start and would they be ok on hardpack dirt? Also how is the durability for that? I would go with the 28c tires as that would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 07:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

Well I guess I was just thinking something that...

Well I guess I was just thinking something that might be better performing up hills as that is where I struggle the most being new to cycling and overweight still. So I am starting to wonder if the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 07:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

Hmm ok, Well I just got the tires that are on the...

Hmm ok, Well I just got the tires that are on the bike so I would have something that was a little more robust for the rail trails here in the area. I am actually quite happy with the way they ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-18, 07:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By alarsen77

Wheel question.

Hi guys I have a Cannondale CAAD Optimo Disc 105 that has the stock Maddux RD 2.0 wheels on it with Continental Contact Plus 32c tires. I do mostly paved/hardpack rail trail bike path riding. I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-18, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,329,598
Posted By alarsen77

My 2017 CAAD Optimo Disc 105. I got it back in...

My 2017 CAAD Optimo Disc 105. I got it back in January and have only gotten a couple rides in due to a busy work schedule and horrible stormy weather on my days off. I have since put a set of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-18, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 811
Posted By alarsen77

what sizes are the tubes? are they 700x??? I have...

what sizes are the tubes? are they 700x??? I have 700x32 tires and need some spare tubes for them. If they will work I would be interested.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-18, 03:07 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,232
Posted By alarsen77

I don't think it's a waste of money. They have an...

I don't think it's a waste of money. They have an awesome return policy so if it doesn't work out I didn't wastw any money because I can return it and then get something different. I actually think...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,232
Posted By alarsen77

Well I went to REI to pick up the Lezyne as I set...

Well I went to REI to pick up the Lezyne as I set it up for in store pickup and it was damaged in shipping the tab that holds the Chuck at the bottom of the base was snapped off in shipping so they...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-18, 05:31 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,232
Posted By alarsen77

That's good they are sending another one. I will...

That's good they are sending another one. I will see how the Lezyne is today.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-18, 08:16 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,232
Posted By alarsen77

Well I didn't order a $235 pump either. I was...

Well I didn't order a $235 pump either. I was tempted but realized it was a bad idea. I decided to give the Lezyne a try and will be picking it up at REI tomorrow. Worst case scenario, I have to...
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