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05-10-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,899
Posted By SCTinkering

I am better off losing another 10-15 pounds off...

I am better off losing another 10-15 pounds off of my magic meat covered skeleton before turning to aero gains. We're cyclists, so the lure of just paying money to get a gain is part of the dna.
05-08-22, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,899
Posted By SCTinkering

Yeah not too many people running Unbound or RPI...

Yeah not too many people running Unbound or RPI are thinking aero. Frame bags, handlebar bags, Multiple water bottle cages, yeah at some point aero becomes a lot less important than having an extra...
05-04-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,289
Posted By SCTinkering

I top off sealant once every 60 days and...

I top off sealant once every 60 days and completely clear out dried sealant every 6 months.
I've had two road punctures that the sealant took care of but ended up being the kind of cut that trashes...
05-04-22, 04:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,899
Posted By SCTinkering

Do the above numbers take in consideration that...

Do the above numbers take in consideration that just being on gravel itself can require 10-30% more power just from the resistance/efficiency of the surface?

Granted Aero is Aero no matter the...
11-16-21, 12:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,383
Posted By SCTinkering

Stop signs are stupid....

Stop signs are stupid. https://youtu.be/42oQN7fy_eM
11-02-21, 01:10 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,620
Posted By SCTinkering

Completed the California Coast Classic Bike Tour...

Completed the California Coast Classic Bike Tour for the Arthritis Foundation. 527 miles 25,657 feet of climbing. from Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco to Santa Monica Pier (almost) staying to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,966
Posted By SCTinkering

Okay THAT is unique.

Okay THAT is unique.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-21, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,966
Posted By SCTinkering

Yes it's a Carbon fork. Nice paint choice BTW....

Yes it's a Carbon fork.
Nice paint choice BTW. My color of choice is blue so I got blue, plus polished, plus blasted design (Vector). It's a pain from a cleaning standpoint. If I had to do it again...
10-17-21, 02:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,622
Posted By SCTinkering

And Cycle of Hope...

And Cycle of Hope (https://runsignup.com/Race/CycleofHope/Page/routes) next weekend at 9,750' of elevation... :twitchy:
10-15-21, 11:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,622
Posted By SCTinkering

Missed this one too. Not pancake flat, but 3100...

Missed this one too. Not pancake flat, but 3100 over 100 miles is on the low side for NorCal https://davisbikeclub.org/foxys-fall-century-2021/
10-13-21, 05:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,179
Posted By SCTinkering

That was for the Horse Days? Just guessing. Up...

That was for the Horse Days? Just guessing.
Up the Names, Down the Numbers. That's the suggested way to ride the Santa Cruz Mountains.
10-11-21, 11:09 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,179
Posted By SCTinkering

Aaaand AB 122 Veto'd. FFS...

Aaaand AB 122 Veto'd. FFS...
07-27-21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,299
Posted By SCTinkering

Mount Umunhum is no joke. Hicks to the junction...

Mount Umunhum is no joke. Hicks to the junction is also joke free. Nothing like 18% kickers to make those 9% sections such a relief to be on.

Mount Hamilton is its own joy in that if you start...
06-18-21, 01:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,445
Posted By SCTinkering

Depends on what you want. JUST Electrolytes or do...

Depends on what you want. JUST Electrolytes or do you want some fuel to go with them?

I've been using Nuun for years now because I personally don't care to mix my calories with my electrolytes....
06-12-21, 10:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,852
Posted By SCTinkering

Just ride frequently and for longer. There are...

Just ride frequently and for longer. There are places that two years ago were small ring/biggest cog and a struggle for me to get up that are now big ring and 2nd/3rd biggest without thinking (more a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 06:13 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,772
Posted By SCTinkering

If you want bullet proof, get beryllium 🙄

If you want bullet proof, get beryllium 🙄
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-21, 11:59 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,647
Posted By SCTinkering

TLDR; wear what works for you until they don't....

TLDR; wear what works for you until they don't. Also remember everyone has a return policy, so don't feel married to them if you ride them and they just don't work.

I used to swear by PI and then...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-21, 11:47 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,190
Posted By SCTinkering

The hardest part of this is going to be getting...

The hardest part of this is going to be getting the group set.

I bought a T-Lab X3, but sounds like you might be more oriented to an R3-Omni (https://t-lab-bikes.com/bikes/r3-omni)(Titanium)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,254
Posted By SCTinkering

I've been using both Orange Endurance and...

I've been using both Orange Endurance and Regular. I've had both seal up some slices, but neither held when going back up to "normal" pressure. I patched both from the inside, but have yet to...
05-25-21, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,110
Posted By SCTinkering

Yeah I was over packing because I didn't know if...

Yeah I was over packing because I didn't know if I was going to have an appetite for real food or not, so I packed gels in the event that happened.
05-24-21, 09:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,110
Posted By SCTinkering

The fueling was the point, focusing on the...

The fueling was the point, focusing on the nutrition part of this sub-forum with a thread of "BTW the computer tracks actual power/calorie output via power meter and provides a calculated prompt of...
05-14-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,110
Posted By SCTinkering

Exactly. I actually did a couple of 25 ish mile...

Exactly. I actually did a couple of 25 ish mile recovery rides the two days following & didn't feel bad at all. Just goes to show that at least for me, I am able to do things like the Davis Double...
05-13-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,110
Posted By SCTinkering

Self-Supported Century with Garmin Smart Drink/Eat

Background: I'm a 53 year old technically obese man that just happens to put anywhere from 125-180 miles in on a given week.

Equipment:
Bike- T-Lab X3
Computer- Garmin Edge 1030
Power Meter -...
05-11-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,458
Posted By SCTinkering

Having a HR Strap & Power Meter is the only way...

Having a HR Strap & Power Meter is the only way to get even remotely accurate expended calories. I use both and also use the Garmin Smart Eat prompt to help stay fueled up. Even on long rides the...
05-09-21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,806
Posted By SCTinkering

I know people that swear by Liquid IV, Nuun...

I know people that swear by Liquid IV,
Nuun also has non fizzy powders.
I've been known to use OSMO on event days, but like Nuun powder it's a bit pricey for everyday use.
Mio has some sport...
05-09-21, 05:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,900
Posted By SCTinkering

I hear of folks in Florida doing "hill repeats"...

I hear of folks in Florida doing "hill repeats" in the tallest parking garages they can find. I suppose the big climbs on Zwift would do it too.

I live in Silicon Valley, so I do not have that...
04-26-21, 07:35 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,743
Posted By SCTinkering

Yeah that article (can four paragraphs by a...

Yeah that article (can four paragraphs by a nutritionist intern be considered a peer-reviewable article?) doesn't even remotely dig into processed versus unprocessed food. Sounds more like the intern...
04-25-21, 08:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,743
Posted By SCTinkering

I get the intent of the statement, but it's just...

I get the intent of the statement, but it's just wrong. Bad Food would be anything highly processed that provides calories and little else beyond maybe an unneeded insulin response.





It was...
04-25-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,769
Posted By SCTinkering

I just run Gravel Wheels. Mavic Allroad and...

I just run Gravel Wheels. Mavic Allroad and Shimano GRX. Double bonus is running very fat tires.

40mm Yksion on the Mavics
38mm GravelKing + on the GRX.

They're no Zipp 353 NSWs, but the...
04-24-21, 08:49 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 14,986
Posted By SCTinkering

Road up Mt. Hamilton today. Burn scar was pretty...

Road up Mt. Hamilton today. Burn scar was pretty bad. Really NOT digging the idea that this year is going to be worse.
04-20-21, 02:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,743
Posted By SCTinkering

Every person is different. What works for one,...

Every person is different. What works for one, doesn't work for all. What it really boils down to is a level of calorie restriction in some way shape or form.
04-14-21, 11:15 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,620
Posted By SCTinkering

Feedzone Portables..

If you want real food, spend the money and buy a copy of Feedzone Portables book. Mini-pies, baked rice cakes, mini-waffles, mini-pancakes, rice balls, pizza rolls, LOTS of options.

I've been...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 35,616
Posted By SCTinkering

T-Lab (Visceral out of Montreal) X3 Full GRX Di2...

T-Lab (Visceral out of Montreal) X3 Full GRX Di2 (Gravel/Endurance Geometry) and a set of wheels for every occasion. Bought Gravel for flexibility and friendly geometry. Upgraded from a 2003 Airborne...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-21, 12:02 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,966
Posted By SCTinkering

I have a T-Lab X3 and the tube shaping always...

I have a T-Lab X3 and the tube shaping always gets comments along the lines of "That almost looks like carbon shaping" Which isn't wrong. If it weren't for my desire to have wider tires & disc brakes...
03-06-21, 11:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,179
Posted By SCTinkering

One of the things I learned in Motorcycle Safety...

One of the things I learned in Motorcycle Safety Instructor School was exaggerate your head movements. I do that and slow WAY down at stop signs so that it's obvious to any cars or pedestrians that I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-21, 11:48 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,966
Posted By SCTinkering

I'm running standard alloy bars and an alloy stem...

I'm running standard alloy bars and an alloy stem on my X3. Zero issues. A Gervin Flex -Stem by any other name...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,772
Posted By SCTinkering

You're going to be surprised by this, but I...

You're going to be surprised by this, but I disagree. With 3D printed Ti and improvements to shaping of Ti tubes, Ti bikes are once again making progress and can now be both stiff and compliant like...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-21, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,966
Posted By SCTinkering

I've got about 1k on them so far and they look...

I've got about 1k on them so far and they look like new. Loaded up for touring will wear them a bit more, but consult the correct pressure for the load and surface 4-5k shouldn't be out of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-21, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,966
Posted By SCTinkering

The Yksion Elite Allroads are fine on tarmac, but...

The Yksion Elite Allroads are fine on tarmac, but the Gravel King SS/SK+ combo is better. When I'm doing more tarmac than gravel I do the Gravel Kings, when I know that's going to be flipped or know...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,772
Posted By SCTinkering

It's all about the welds. I also have an Airborne...

It's all about the welds. I also have an Airborne Ti and one of the reasons they went out of business is that the weld (frames assembled in China) quality was hit and miss. I think my Valkyrie was...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,966
Posted By SCTinkering

This was at the top of a ride that was a mix of...

This was at the top of a ride that was a mix of road and Gravel. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20201029_000514998_3c65c72b21482b14c17c6e492c41371b48739b19.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,966
Posted By SCTinkering

I've got a 2020 fully built out with GRX di2 and...

I've got a 2020 fully built out with GRX di2 and a 2x setup up front. I have a set of road wheels with 32mm GP5k Tubeless & GRX wheels with Gravel King SS (F) SK+ (R) also tubeless.
It's my road...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-20, 10:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,049
Posted By SCTinkering

100% depends on the tire and rim combo. Mavic...

100% depends on the tire and rim combo. Mavic tires on Mavic rims was easy.

Conti GP5k TL on a Nox rim has been a complete pain in the ass every time mostly because getting the tire on the rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-20, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,049
Posted By SCTinkering

I had the same issue with GP 5000TL. Sealed up, I...

I had the same issue with GP 5000TL. Sealed up, I had to top up with a CO2 cartridge, but it was uneventful finish to the ride.

When I got home I topped up the tire and it blew the plug out. Tried...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,772
Posted By SCTinkering

I was looking at Lynskey and got some LBS...

I was looking at Lynskey and got some LBS (multiple shops) feedback on them was there was mixed. The price seems too good to be true which kind of turned me off. I instead opted for a T-Lab X-3...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-20, 07:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,969
Posted By SCTinkering

Exactly. It's the point of diminishing returns. I...

Exactly. It's the point of diminishing returns. I really wish they'd get on with determining where the sweet spot is. It's not going to be quick or easy, so I'll take my answer off the air. 😋
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-20, 10:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,969
Posted By SCTinkering

Yes, that's where I suspect things are going. The...

Yes, that's where I suspect things are going. The status quo isn't 23 anymore, but I suspect that it's those of us out on the road that will be testing ideas around rim & tire width before pros adopt...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,969
Posted By SCTinkering

Yeah I switched to a disc fork and got up to a 25...

Yeah I switched to a disc fork and got up to a 25 up front on my 2003 Airborne Ti, swapped the rear rim brake to current gen 105 and managed to get a 28 out back, but that was a lot of work for 2mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-20, 08:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,328
Posted By SCTinkering

Hydration pack with storage, then put all your...

Hydration pack with storage, then put all your stuff in there.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-20, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,966
Posted By SCTinkering

My most recent purchase. A T-Lab X3 (gravel...

My most recent purchase. A T-Lab X3 (gravel geometry and wheel clearance) shown here in road configuration with Chris King/Nox wheels shod with GP5000 Tubeless.
I bought a gravel bike for it's very...
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