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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,229
Posted By musicmaster

My understanding is the real estate/lease pricing...

My understanding is the real estate/lease pricing plus over-expanding for the stores is what caused the bankruptcy. The one by me had 6-7 other bike shops within 6 miles or so of it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,229
Posted By musicmaster

IMHO, national chains (or at least regional...

IMHO, national chains (or at least regional chains) are going to be the future. They can leverage lower operating costs (by combining budgets and consolidating positions) and have a larger buying...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-18, 01:34 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 17,898
Posted By musicmaster

Why should I care about helping subsidizing an...

Why should I care about helping subsidizing an outdated business model?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-18, 12:50 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 52,083
Posted By musicmaster

If you're riding in a group and going down to...

If you're riding in a group and going down to shift, removing your hand from the handlebars means you can't as effectively brake for that second or two. It's the same issue with TT bikes (except DI2)...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-18, 10:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,450
Posted By musicmaster

Bummed. My local store was closing, but there was...

Bummed. My local store was closing, but there was another one about 30 minutes away. Just bought a Fuji too from them. Oh well. Guess I'll just do my own adjustments on that bike then. I was enjoying...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-18, 09:51 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,814
Posted By musicmaster

In recent years, their online inventory has...

In recent years, their online inventory has lessened significantly. Either they don't carry certain things, or they are out of stock. They've also reduced the number of "Forte" and "Spin Doctor"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-18, 05:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,509
Posted By musicmaster

You're in the minority. I can buy almost...

You're in the minority. I can buy almost anything, usually at much better prices that retail and have it shipped to my door in two days.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-18, 03:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,814
Posted By musicmaster

Defeats the point of Performance when you have...

Defeats the point of Performance when you have stores like Bike wagon, Jenson, Bike tires direct, Amazon, etc.

Local LBSs are a dime a dozen here in CO. Almost all charge MSRP for everything....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-18, 01:50 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,814
Posted By musicmaster

Bummed my closest store is on the list,...

Bummed my closest store is on the list, especially since I have $35 in points to spend. Really don't know why I can't redeem points at that store anymore. Doesn't make sense to me.

Personally, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-18, 10:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 22,581
Posted By musicmaster

Another difference is that cars are usually...

Another difference is that cars are usually pretty standardized on the secondary market. Different trims, sure but rarely that different.

Bikes, especially mid and high level ones are often...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-18, 03:40 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 52,083
Posted By musicmaster

Trolling – (verb), as it relates to internet, is...

Trolling – (verb), as it relates to internet, is the deliberate act, (by a Troll – noun or adjective), of making random unsolicited and/or controversial comments on various internet forums with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-18, 12:56 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 52,083
Posted By musicmaster

Bikes come with them because they are superior...

Bikes come with them because they are superior and nobody (ie, the general public) wants downtube shifters. Plain and simple. :rolleyes:

Clinchers have been used on bikes for decades before the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-18, 12:15 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 52,083
Posted By musicmaster

Everyone uses STI shifters because they are...

Everyone uses STI shifters because they are vastly superior in every application except for TT bikes. Being able to shift and brake at the same time is significantly safer, especially when riding in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 08:27 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 52,083
Posted By musicmaster

Right. The downtube was the worst spot for...

Right. The downtube was the worst spot for shifters. Can't shift while climbing, can't brake quickly if needed, can't shift while sprinting.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,299
Posted By musicmaster

Wouldn't spacing for MTB hubs be different?

Wouldn't spacing for MTB hubs be different?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,299
Posted By musicmaster

You're right. It wasn't really a scientific test...

You're right. It wasn't really a scientific test and it has been a bit more gloomy here the last week or two. I was more figuring that I've done these routes dozens and dozens of times, so I have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,299
Posted By musicmaster

Price. Compatibility (since I have QR front and...

Price. Compatibility (since I have QR front and back). mcours2006 says the speed is due to the tires, which is easily fixable. That's my biggest drawback I'm having. Given it's a winter bike, I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-18, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,299
Posted By musicmaster

Worth getting a second OEM wheelset?

A week back, I purchased a Women's Fuji Finest 1.1 (https://www.performancebike.com/shop/fuji-finest-11-disc-womens-road-bike-2016-31-4191)on clearance from Performance to use as a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-18, 01:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,501
Posted By musicmaster

According to Trek's website, it lists the...

According to Trek's website, it lists the cassette as Shimano TZ500 which is a freewheel.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-18, 11:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 667
Posted By musicmaster

AFAIK, the QR spacing is the same between 10...

AFAIK, the QR spacing is the same between 10 speed and 11 speed hubs. Or at least I've had no issues when I upgraded my 10 speed bike from 2011 to 11 speed in 2016.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-18, 12:53 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 15,798
Posted By musicmaster

Every bike comes in a box :rolleyes: ...

Every bike comes in a box :rolleyes:



It's two fold. Cyclists (especially those buying higher end bikes) like to try out a number of bikes to figure out what is the best fit. I doubt a shop is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-18, 09:51 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 15,798
Posted By musicmaster

Every bike I've bought has come with reflectors...

Every bike I've bought has come with reflectors in the box and a dork disk -- even my tri bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-18, 09:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,501
Posted By musicmaster

Honestly, I'd look at a used bike that has been...

Honestly, I'd look at a used bike that has been well maintained. As Darth Lefty (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/darth-lefty-339610.html) mentioned, it probably has a freehub freewheel, meaning if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-18, 09:39 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,646
Posted By musicmaster

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/936x645/img_20181104_111448_89bc99a2fd574151f5123d72ab8b70278d31f9fb.jpg

2016 Fuji Finest 1.1. Doesn't look too girly to me!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-18, 09:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,646
Posted By musicmaster

Ordered a womens Fuji Finest 1.1 from performance...

Ordered a womens Fuji Finest 1.1 from performance last weekend as they had it on sale for $440 after their 20% off coupon. No way was I going to turn down a Tiagra disc setup, new for $440 when it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-18, 09:02 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,796
Posted By musicmaster

I'll second the "Elite Custom Race" cages. I got...

I'll second the "Elite Custom Race" cages. I got mine from Merlin for $8/each and outfitted them on all my bikes. No issues, light and they stay in place.

Only downside is the 21oz Polar Chills...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-18, 08:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,186
Posted By musicmaster

They're way too expensive in the current form to...

They're way too expensive in the current form to be accessible by the general public.

As far as changing the industry, I think you'd get a lot of older riders and casual riders who would be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-18, 04:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,035
Posted By musicmaster

You really need to decide if you want SRAM's...

You really need to decide if you want SRAM's shifting or Shimano's shifting style. Both work fine.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-18, 12:07 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,405
Posted By musicmaster

To be fair, I've never gotten a triple to shift...

To be fair, I've never gotten a triple to shift nearly as smooth as a double and have more issues when cross-chaining - something I can get away with on my 2x setups but always have rub with my 3x MTB
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-18, 12:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,502
Posted By musicmaster

It is an issue still. Hangers get banged and...

It is an issue still. Hangers get banged and slightly bent, cables stretch (for this case, since it uses a cable), dirt/grime can make shifting less smooth. Di2 will correct for this.

This setup...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-18, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,502
Posted By musicmaster

Got it. So it still uses a mechanical RD and is...

Got it. So it still uses a mechanical RD and is using a servo to pull/release the cable tension.

IMHO, I don't see the point in this as the only advantage is not having to run a cable from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-18, 09:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,168
Posted By musicmaster

A few things. There is no rear fork. I...

A few things.

There is no rear fork. I believe you're referencing the seat stays.

There are a carbon repair shops that would be able to fix your friend's frame for probably less than $400....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-29-18, 09:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,502
Posted By musicmaster

So this is just the shifter itself, right? You'd...

So this is just the shifter itself, right? You'd still need either a Di2 or eTap RD and junction box?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-26-18, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,492
Posted By musicmaster

I haven't ordered from Sigma, but have ordered a...

I haven't ordered from Sigma, but have ordered a number of times from Merlin, Ribble and Chain Reaction. Shipping times vary - I've gotten orders within 4-5 days and some orders take just over 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-18, 11:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,171
Posted By musicmaster

Switching back and forth is a PITA though. Plus,...

Switching back and forth is a PITA though. Plus, I was never able to get my fit dialed in when doing both. I needed a longer stem for my Tri setup than my road setup and I'd remove a spacer or two. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-18, 04:01 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,515
Posted By musicmaster

I completely disagree, except in downtown...

I completely disagree, except in downtown Chicago. I grew up and lived in the Naperville/Wheaton/Lisle area. At my two jobs I had out there post college, I didn't know anyone in my office who biked...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-18, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 371
Posted By musicmaster

In short, there aren't many yet. Discs don't...

In short, there aren't many yet. Discs don't offer much of any advantage for triathletes, except in the rare case you have rain on race day. Otherwise, they are less aero than their rim-brake...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-18, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,054
Posted By musicmaster

Finding road shoes that fit high arches/wide(ish?) foot

For the last 7 years, I've been using a pair of inexpensive Nashbar branded road shoes. Somehow, I got lucky and they've fit great and caused no issues.


They're a bit worn out now though and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-18, 09:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,171
Posted By musicmaster

The biggest thing was I was able to slowly dial...

The biggest thing was I was able to slowly dial in my fit for my tri bike without compromising my road bike rides that and I raced faster at lower wattage .
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-18, 02:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,330
Posted By musicmaster

Most likely the last part. Either didn't have...

Most likely the last part. Either didn't have finalized contracts or their vendor couldn't provide at the contracted price. BD posted assuming those contracts could be fulfilled and then the issue...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-18, 03:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 32,406
Posted By musicmaster

I agree. I've ordered a number of bikes online...

I agree. I've ordered a number of bikes online and I can get most together and fully tuned up within an hour. That includes some dis-assembly to grease things. It's really not rocket science. My most...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-18, 08:49 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,004
Posted By musicmaster

Fellow runner here with 15 years of running...

Fellow runner here with 15 years of running background who started doing triathlons a few years back.

I totally get what you mean. With running, pace stays pretty consistent and you learn what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,942
Posted By musicmaster

I can't comment on MTB frames, but I've ridden a...

I can't comment on MTB frames, but I've ridden a China carbon frame for 7 years without issue. While "warranties" are a nice thing to have, there have been a lot of cases where users have a hard time...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-18, 02:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 842
Posted By musicmaster

Unfortunately, they didn't -- They said Shimano...

Unfortunately, they didn't -- They said Shimano only makes one standard and that it should fit with the current BB -- which wouldn't make sense since AFAIK, FSA uses a different spindle size than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-18, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 842
Posted By musicmaster

What type of bottom bracket will this bike have?

Hi all,

So I just ordered a new aluminum tri bike. I want to replace the crankset with a Shimano Hollowtech II one so I can swap my left-arm power meter back and forth between my road bike and tri...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-18, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,116
Posted By musicmaster

One thing to remember is that the actual number...

One thing to remember is that the actual number doesn't matter as much as the consistency does. If you're constantly 5w off, you can still base your training vs if you're up and down 10-20w with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-18, 02:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,729
Posted By musicmaster

As a runner, rHr is important to determine...

As a runner, rHr is important to determine recovery. If your rHr is higher consistently, chances are you need to back off for a few days to recover. I assume it is similar as a biker as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-18, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,551
Posted By musicmaster

Worth getting an Aluminum TT bike?

I live in Denver and in the past couple of years have really taken to triathlons (from a running background). I already have a decent carbon road bike I built that I love riding. One of my issues is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-18, 09:37 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,846
Posted By musicmaster

Is cable housing replacement really that bad? I...

Is cable housing replacement really that bad? I get Jagwire cables online for like $15 for an entire set. Not exactly a high-priced replacement item.
Forum: Triathlon
05-02-18, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,140
Posted By musicmaster

As someone who has spent the last 15 years...

As someone who has spent the last 15 years running, that's a great way to get yourself injured.

Please do not do max speed workouts, almost ever. Unless you're training to be a sprinter, your...
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