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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-30-21, 07:25 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

After two years in service, it developed a...

After two years in service, it developed a KE-THunk on every pedal rev under power at the same 'clock' position. Whatever was making it, was strong enough to make a 'tick' you could feel reverb...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-03-20, 02:20 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Not yet....I figure it is close enough to not...

Not yet....I figure it is close enough to not make a difference...also with COVID nationwide, being laid off and no needing to ride to work, and then road construction, and COVID flocks everywhere,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-03-20, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

2 years back I bought an FSA SL-K 46/30...

2 years back I bought an FSA SL-K 46/30 crank....well it is officially out of service, replaced with a 48/31 GRX with Stages power meter arm.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-30-19, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Got them today. Pics coming when there is weather...

Got them today. Pics coming when there is weather fir for bike riding.

A) Their bars are rated for offroad use. Aerobars no issue.

B) Their wing bar has the axis of the wing at kind of a hinky...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-06-19, 12:30 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Found these handlebars on sale on ChainReation...

Found these handlebars on sale on ChainReation for $90USD shipped:

https://spank-ind.com/products/spank-flare-25-vibrocore%E2%84%A2-drop-bar

Was thinking of changing out my Cowbell for a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-27-19, 06:01 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Depends on the cranks. I had an IRD Defiant...

Depends on the cranks.

I had an IRD Defiant 46/30 and UN-55 bottom bracket is a bit over 1 kilogram and costs $215USD new ($200 for the crank, $15 for the BB). The FSA SL-K 46/30 and BB that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-26-19, 10:49 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

All else equal...about 1 pound of weight.

All else equal...about 1 pound of weight.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-06-19, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

The nice part...due to the odd-sizing game ticked...

The nice part...due to the odd-sizing game ticked Amazon users 1-starred them....and the retailer was selling them for $30/tire, which is a steal for Vittorias.

As much as I'd like to try Rene...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

So Vittoria loves to play "Guess the right tire...

So Vittoria loves to play "Guess the right tire size game". These aren't going on the bike for a bit as I just got Overrides back on, but I ordered 700x35c anticipating (per Amazon reviews) exactly...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-01-19, 06:33 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Garage ate your brake pad bolt and R-clip?

Garage ate your brake pad bolt and R-clip?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-19, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Give that man 10oz of Orange Seal, first guess....

Give that man 10oz of Orange Seal, first guess. :)

MucOff brand
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-17-19, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

New blingy tubless valves with bonus tool...

New blingy tubless valves with bonus tool included in the stem...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-29-19, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Papa went and got some bling to match the blingy...

Papa went and got some bling to match the blingy hubset.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/758x928/img_20190329_125149_b48067fcba1a9c366130f511eac135c5ad0e2cda.jpg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-20-19, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

No...my issue was Amazon (because reasons) made...

No...my issue was Amazon (because reasons) made the CL->ISO kit with 15/20mm lockring (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Q4NWG2/) Prime, but not just the 15/20mm lockring...So I saved time and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-20-19, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Neato. You have 15mm front axle, right? I'm...

Neato. You have 15mm front axle, right? I'm curious if you'll run into the issue I did with CL lockrings. Hopefully not. :foo:

Sub-20 inch on moderns gear, you'll make those folks in /touring...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-20-19, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Ooo, yummy. Dang those are light.

Ooo, yummy. Dang those are light.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-26-18, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Well, my faithful Mazda died...my Yakima Raptor...

Well, my faithful Mazda died...my Yakima Raptor roof racks won't fit the new car. So needed a hitch rack. This all happened just AFTER Competitive Cyclists's last 20% off 1 full-price item code...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-07-18, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Well the old lockring HB-20 is being phased out: ...

Well the old lockring HB-20 is being phased out:

https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-HB20-1520mm-Rotor-Lockring

The new lockring is HB-M8010
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-07-18, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

LOL, yea Bigfoot is kitted out for getting...

LOL, yea Bigfoot is kitted out for getting to/from work ATM. The timing is actually impeccable. Got these sorted out and working just in time to have my car die....so I'm Car Free, for a while at a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-06-18, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

They're here. And blingy. And just in time for...

They're here. And blingy. And just in time for the roads to be clear to take Terreno Dry tires.

Onyx hubs (the purples match), Sapim butted spokes and purple ano nips, Light Bicycle rims. Polished...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-27-18, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Bike Bling came in the mail to match some new...

Bike Bling came in the mail to match some new wheels....Bigfoot is changing color trim, blue anodized is too much of a pain to match.

http://i.imgur.com/iN3i6R2h.jpg (https://imgur.com/iN3i6R2)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-26-18, 09:18 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

See....I work in the noise making biz, and like...

See....I work in the noise making biz, and like getting away from it. :lol:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-26-18, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

:roflmao2: It is nice to be able to...

:roflmao2:

It is nice to be able to stop...on downhill with 4 loaded panniers. Just sayin. :lol:

BTW spoiler about wheels:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI6Jw15LXg4

Not my video:...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-25-18, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

New (these will be my primary) wheels are in the...

New (these will be my primary) wheels are in the works....had to get some bits to be ready. RT800 rotors were on sale....in Typical Amazon fashion the lockring I needed wasn't prime, but the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-18, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Even with thin normal summer-weight riding...

Even with thin normal summer-weight riding socks...my tootsies were very warm and dry (https://www.lakecycling.com/products/mxz400?variant=19604898949) for an hour commute...riding into a 20MPH...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-18, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Got these 10 days ago. Kids. Winter Is Coming. ...

Got these 10 days ago. Kids. Winter Is Coming.

43 Shimano XC7 MTB shoe for scale to 44 Lake winter MTB boot.

https://i.imgur.com/MvHjaBul.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/gJ2bthxl.jpg
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-06-18, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Ye Olde Edge 1000 died in the line of duty on my...

Ye Olde Edge 1000 died in the line of duty on my Friday ride....Have a Wahoo Bolt coming to replace it.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-30-18, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

New Tire Day. Snapped right and inwith Ye Olde...

New Tire Day. Snapped right and inwith Ye Olde Compressor. Trying something more slick-ish for a change. Also cheaper than even GravelKings or Vittorias

http://i.imgur.com/zPCCH9jl.jpg...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-28-18, 03:55 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

New batch of tires...700x42s: ...

New batch of tires...700x42s:

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sawtooth-2bliss-ready/p/130002

Wanted to try something different, and not $50-70/tire
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-02-18, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Yup. Took a bit to find stock as the 48/32 seems...

Yup. Took a bit to find stock as the 48/32 seems to have more inventory. Thread o'er yonder
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-01-18, 07:42 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

We'll call this one a happy-birthday-to-me...

We'll call this one a happy-birthday-to-me experiment. An hapbirmement for short, if you will.

Allegedly, according to FSA, the BB will fit Di2 wiring it is gonna be very snug in there though...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-13-18, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Finally got my new Di2 8050 GS on and...

Finally got my new Di2 8050 GS on and mounted...just in time for it to be evil outside. Pbbbbbt

https://imgur.com/a/70Wk9

A few observations:

A) That Shadow tech really does hide the RD...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-09-18, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Competitive Cyclist has the SS and GS in stock...

Competitive Cyclist has the SS and GS in stock for immediate shipping... Strava Premium has a $20 off $100 order or more code.


Ordered one yesterday, free 2-day shipping, should have it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-29-17, 04:49 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Santa just came to town. Was going to LBS them,...

Santa just came to town. Was going to LBS them, but someone in the family was thoughtful and Amazon'd them
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-30-17, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

From the side they don't look they'd be that...

From the side they don't look they'd be that directional, be squarish trapezoids but oh well.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-30-17, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

They're here! Album located here: Tirrene...

They're here! Album located here:

Tirrene tires - Album on Imgur (http://imgur.com/a/VUy6r)

So Depending on which label you read these tires are either "700x38C" or "ETRTO 40-622". WTF. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-28-17, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Hehe, they don't get here until Wednesday. Not...

Hehe, they don't get here until Wednesday. Not sure when I'll put them on, probably have another couple weeks on my rear GK and another few months on my front.

Things I don't like about the GKs:...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-28-17, 02:42 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Wooohooooo. Finally found someone with stock of...

Wooohooooo. Finally found someone with stock of the new Vittoria 700x40 Tirreno Dry tires.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0747W7RCG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-27-17, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

LOL...So I needed a new chain, badly...ordered...

LOL...So I needed a new chain, badly...ordered Amazon Prime and didn't realise they weren't shippiung until next week...

I went to the LBS with the express purpose of chain only.*

It should be...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-27-17, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Years of sweat ain't kind to an 8 year old...

Years of sweat ain't kind to an 8 year old SMP...New Saddle Day. First the old:

http://i.imgur.com/Cx9WoMVl.jpg (http://imgur.com/Cx9WoMV)

http://i.imgur.com/8W1XZOel.jpg...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-24-17, 05:40 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Had to go and buy a new saddle....the covering on...

Had to go and buy a new saddle....the covering on my SMP is beyond shot after 8 years in the line of sweaty duty....could get the old saddle recovered, and probably will, but that'll take weeks.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-17, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,834
Posted By Marcus_Ti

Had to get a new Panaracer GravelKing SK for my...

Had to get a new Panaracer GravelKing SK for my rear before Tour de Nebraska.

Currently looking at WTB Riddler 45s for next set of tires....
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