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Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

Well I put the wheels on today and I am very...

Well I put the wheels on today and I am very pleased with the look. Now to wait for springtime in...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

Us Michiganders don't have those worries. Its the...

Us Michiganders don't have those worries. Its the spring black ice we worry about. Good call on double checking the accuracy of pump gauges.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

I feel like it has been shown that our old...

I feel like it has been shown that our old thinking of thin high pressure tires were wrong and that wider softer tires offer the same if not better rolling resistance and much more comfort. Change is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

I plan to use the wheel manufacturer calculator...

I plan to use the wheel manufacturer calculator as my starting point then playing with pressures in small steps from there. I suppose that if you had a power meter and a set course you could more...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

Maybe..... But I am not sure I see that as a bad...

Maybe..... But I am not sure I see that as a bad thing. From all of the independent tests I have seen and read modern wider tires just work better at lower pressures so there is no need to run higher...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

I see. So what your saying is that these...

I see. So what your saying is that these manufactures (Michelin, Continental, Pirelli, Goodyear, Maxis, Specialized, ....etc....etc....) are lying to their customers and opening themselves up for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

Funny how all of these TIRE manufacturers that do...

Funny how all of these TIRE manufacturers that do not sell wheels are also on board with ETRTO's standards of lower tire pressures.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

Zipp 303s is a 23mm internal not a 21mm. Using...

Zipp 303s is a 23mm internal not a 21mm. Using standard sidewall TR tires the Zipp calculator shows 62.2psi front and 66.2 rear. Not a big difference but worth noting I guess.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-23, 08:34 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

Why would you want to run 80psi in a 28mm tire...

Why would you want to run 80psi in a 28mm tire running tubeless? Serious question.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

Lets not forget that the Zipp warranty is...

Lets not forget that the Zipp warranty is LIFETIME and includes damage due to potholes, rocks and what have you so yes, that matters to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-23, 08:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

Well I went and done it. My 303s wheels, Ultegra...

Well I went and done it. My 303s wheels, Ultegra rotors and cassette and a pair of GP5000TR tires will be in on Friday!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 979
Posted By garysol1

Allez and Tarmac share geometry’s (or at least...

Allez and Tarmac share geometry’s (or at least very similar) and are designed for the same rider experience. It sounds like Specialized got it right!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

It has allowed Zipp to make a rim strong enough...

It has allowed Zipp to make a rim strong enough to come with a included lifetime warranty against any damage.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-23, 09:32 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

Zipp 303S owners... Please step on in.

Seriously contemplating purchasing a new set of ZIPP 303S with the 23mm hookless rim design for my BMC Roadmachine. I would love to hear from people who own this wheel about your positive or negative...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,488
Posted By garysol1

You guys do know this discussion was from 2016...

You guys do know this discussion was from 2016 and was concerning 2016 frames right....... :roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-18, 06:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,729
Posted By garysol1

I have met Boyd on several occasions and he is a...

I have met Boyd on several occasions and he is a very standup easy going guy who has a passion for wheels. I also sell his wheels and have for quite some time. We have satisfied customers riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-18, 07:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

Its the people that publicly say "I don't care"...

Its the people that publicly say "I don't care" that care the most.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-18, 07:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

Emonda SLR. 14.1 ready to ride but without a...

Emonda SLR. 14.1 ready to ride but without a bottle of water........
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-18, 07:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,671
Posted By garysol1

Then why reply?

Then why reply?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-18, 03:08 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,736
Posted By garysol1

Very nice and informative post!! :thumb:

Very nice and informative post!! :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-18, 07:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,872
Posted By garysol1

So for the record..... at 188lbs you do recommend...

So for the record..... at 188lbs you do recommend amputation? :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-18, 07:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,538
Posted By garysol1

I ride a carbon rail Phenom on one bike as well...

I ride a carbon rail Phenom on one bike as well as a couple CrMo rail Phenoms on others. It there is any ride quality difference between them I sure can't tell.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-18, 07:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,872
Posted By garysol1

My .02 is an 80mm on the front can be a handful...

My .02 is an 80mm on the front can be a handful in any crosswind situation plus they are quite heavy. Maybe buy just a rear 80mm and use your 62mm on the front and see how you like it first. I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-18, 10:00 AM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,736
Posted By garysol1

I am 5'8" and ride a 54 H2. 16nm on the saddle...

I am 5'8" and ride a 54 H2.
16nm on the saddle rail clamp (carbon rail)
I have never ever used loctite on any of my BB. I do install with Dumonde MR grease.
I just use the standard Enduro BB90...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-18, 08:22 AM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,736
Posted By garysol1

First day out in the wild....2018 SLR 14.1lbs...

First day out in the wild....2018 SLR 14.1lbs ready to ride
https://image.ibb.co/gjaa5x/fullsizeoutput_f26.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-18, 05:21 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,736
Posted By garysol1

I bet you will like it then. Trek did a pretty...

I bet you will like it then. Trek did a pretty fantastic job on this bikes geometry. You should be able to get a 28 in there or at least a 26. I run 28's but have the direct mount brakes. Good luck...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-18, 05:08 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,736
Posted By garysol1

For $800 you can hardly go wrong. The H2 geometry...

For $800 you can hardly go wrong. The H2 geometry is sporty and spirited feeling but with a decent amount of stack so that the position is not super aggressive. The bike turns quickly but not to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-18, 08:49 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,090
Posted By garysol1

We have been using the Rock and Roll Gold all...

We have been using the Rock and Roll Gold all purpose chain lube. Keeps chains clean and quiet. Its about all I can ask for. With that said I just put a new chain on the bike and when its time to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-18, 06:42 AM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,736
Posted By garysol1

I really don't know if any frames are still made...

I really don't know if any frames are still made in Wisconsin save for maybe team bikes and pre production test bikes.
It sure looks like 2017 may have been the last year for USA built Treks.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-18, 07:49 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,736
Posted By garysol1

My wheelset is the 2017 Aeolus D3 which I am...

My wheelset is the 2017 Aeolus D3 which I am pretty sure is identical to the 2017. It is not the aluminum brake track fairing wheel. That wheel is called the Aeolus Comp. The D3 is a full carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-18, 09:02 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,736
Posted By garysol1

Fair enough and I have to agree. I dont think...

Fair enough and I have to agree. I dont think Trek would have moved OCLV700 frames there if they did not feel the quality would be just as good. I wonder how long before the Aeolus production is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-18, 08:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,601
Posted By garysol1

LoL...... Your funny. No, changing a tubular on...

LoL...... Your funny. No, changing a tubular on the side of the road is no big deal but properly cleaning a rim of old cement, curing the new cement, stretching the tire....etc...etc..... is a huge...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-18, 08:39 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,736
Posted By garysol1

Taiwan not China........... I was a bit...

Taiwan not China........... I was a bit disappointed to see that the SLR is now made in Taiwan but I guess its the times.....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-18, 06:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,601
Posted By garysol1

I dare say that if we were all pros and had a...

I dare say that if we were all pros and had a paid mechanic to do all of our dirty work we would all be riding tubulars and why not.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-18, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,075
Posted By garysol1

I have been using the Snap for a few months now...

I have been using the Snap for a few months now and like it just fine. It is solidly built and it is very easy to use with Zwift. I have no complaints at all.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-18, 05:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,574
Posted By garysol1

As others have said there is no perfect saddle...

As others have said there is no perfect saddle that works for everyone. With that said......... I have fit many many women to their bikes and I have found the Terry Butterfly to be a very popular go...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-18, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,204
Posted By garysol1

^ Hot!

^ Hot!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-18, 08:34 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,736
Posted By garysol1

I liked my first Emonda SLR I decided to build...

I liked my first Emonda SLR I decided to build another. 2018 frame set with Aeolus 5 wheels set and Dura-Ace 9000.


https://image.ibb.co/nexPRH/fullsizeoutput_f21.jpg

With pedals, cage and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-18, 11:08 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 50,397
Posted By garysol1

I totally agree with you with the BB90. Given the...

I totally agree with you with the BB90. Given the option I would rather have a threaded BB just because it is such a tried and trued system. I also agree with you that the one bolt seatpost clamp can...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-18, 07:32 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 50,397
Posted By garysol1

Maybe we are just lucky. Maybe it has something...

Maybe we are just lucky. Maybe it has something to with the Michigan weather but again I have not had any warranty claims into Trek for the dreaded BB90 bore elongation at least not in the past 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-18, 09:46 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 50,397
Posted By garysol1

More power to you my friend. I gave up on that...

More power to you my friend. I gave up on that responsibility a long time ago. I just come here for the chuckles now. As for the Roubaix/Diverge future shock issue all I can say is that we have sold...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-18, 07:16 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 50,397
Posted By garysol1

WOW.... That is impressive. I had no idea that...

WOW.... That is impressive. I had no idea that you were THE voice of our industry. Impressive indeed.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-18, 08:46 PM
Replies: 679
Views: 250,736
Posted By garysol1

Can anyone compare the new 2018 rim brake SLR...

Can anyone compare the new 2018 rim brake SLR model to the previous years bike? The frame has lost some weight and supposedly picked up some stiffness but that is about all I know and I cant find any...
Forum: Southeast
12-02-17, 09:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,893
Posted By garysol1

Awesome info.... Thank you.

Awesome info.... Thank you.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-20-17, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,853
Posted By garysol1

At 13psi per the digital gauge that was posted...

At 13psi per the digital gauge that was posted above the tire will not feel super soft but will have some give when you squeeze it. I run carbon rims and no way would i be willing to suffer a rim...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-19-17, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,853
Posted By garysol1

I have found that my Stache is very sensitive to...

I have found that my Stache is very sensitive to proper tire pressure. To little and the tire folds and to much and it rides hard. I find 13-13.5psi works great for my 180 pound body.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-17, 07:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,472
Posted By garysol1

The Emonda is no one trick pony. Yes it is one of...

The Emonda is no one trick pony. Yes it is one of the lightest and best climbing frames out there but with the "tuned" seatmast of the SL and the SLR the ride compliance is really REALLY good. Its a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-20-17, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,886,636
Posted By garysol1

You got ripped off!!!!! Paid for a SLX but only...

You got ripped off!!!!! Paid for a SLX but only got the SLR :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-17, 06:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,381
Posted By garysol1

Cutting the steerer is a normal part of setting...

Cutting the steerer is a normal part of setting up a new bike and I would not consider it a modification BUT then again if I were buying a used bike I would be asking how long the steerer is. A new...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-17, 04:02 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,942
Posted By garysol1

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