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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-01-19, 10:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,738
Posted By sgtrobo

sometimes the differences between a "gravel" bike...

sometimes the differences between a "gravel" bike and a "CX" bike are nothing more than the factory-equipped tires and gearing (see: Scott Addict "Gravel" vs. "CX", SC Stigmata)
Sometimes the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-28-19, 10:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By sgtrobo

38c Cyclocross mix tread types

I'm a bigger dude and enjoy racing cyclocross, but I'd like to get some tires that I can use for CX as well as gravel and single track. I'm not saying jumps and drops and rock gardens, but I'd like...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-11-18, 10:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By sgtrobo

about 10 minutes of the time at VO2 or higher ...

about 10 minutes of the time at VO2 or higher
just shy of 1/3 at threshold or higher
5 laps, each lap contained 2 sandpits.
First sandpit I averaged 1:50 per lap
Second sandpit I averaged 1:25...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-11-18, 01:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By sgtrobo

hey, thanks for the pointer re: Matt Hill's blog....

hey, thanks for the pointer re: Matt Hill's blog. I'll check it out
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-11-18, 07:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By sgtrobo

hey! Same race, MFG #1...

hey! Same race, MFG #1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1)

https://i.imgur.com/FyKKk9h.jpg

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



So how do I gauge this for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-18, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By sgtrobo

Heart rate as it relates to power in training vs. racing

Since last December, I have had a smart trainer and Zwift, as well as a power meter on my main bikes. I've been fairly meticulous about wearing the heart rate monitor and tracking the workouts I did...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-26-18, 08:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 43,121
Posted By sgtrobo

Size 54cm For sale...

Size 54cm For sale (https://www.ebay.com/itm/192638233274)

:)


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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-19-18, 08:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 43,121
Posted By sgtrobo

well, my Sequoia is 22.6#. Not a lightweight,...

well, my Sequoia is 22.6#. Not a lightweight, but definitely not that heavy
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-16-18, 08:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By sgtrobo

this doesn't seem like a lot of cyclocross folks...

this doesn't seem like a lot of cyclocross folks hit up these forums, I've noticed that as well. :(
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-16-18, 05:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 43,121
Posted By sgtrobo

smart move. The new 2019s are out. I have the...

smart move. The new 2019s are out. I have the Expert from 2018, but the 2019 Expert supposedly has the C38 wheelset. If I was looking to buy for something like John Wayne trail, I might lean toward...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-15-18, 02:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 43,121
Posted By sgtrobo

short version: The Sequoia is a steel,...

short version:

The Sequoia is a steel, somewhat-ruggedized cyclocross/touring/gravel bike that can handle really big tires (700x1.8 with room for mud)
The Diverge is a Roubaix with big tires, a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-05-18, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,473
Posted By sgtrobo

just to update, I tested several Synapse and I...

just to update, I tested several Synapse and I ride a 54 on those. I'm thinking that if you fit a 58 Synapse you won't want a 56 Sequoia
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-02-18, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,473
Posted By sgtrobo

I own Cannondale SuperX, Specialized Sequoia,...

I own Cannondale SuperX, Specialized Sequoia, Diverge, and Roubaix

the SuperX is a 54
the Diverge and Roubaix are 56 and fit perfect
the Sequoia is a 54, but I really wish I would've gone 56
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-18, 12:12 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 21,677
Posted By sgtrobo

yes, unquestionably. Except that a gravel bike...

yes, unquestionably. Except that a gravel bike makes it practical to ride to those 'backroads'
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-18, 08:36 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 21,677
Posted By sgtrobo

amen.

amen.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-18, 08:25 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 21,677
Posted By sgtrobo

a gravel bike is nothing more than an endurance...

a gravel bike is nothing more than an endurance road bike with big tires. What does that mean?

1. Comfort over a long ride
2. Ability to take some 'road less traveled' type rides
3. Ability to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-03-18, 11:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 33,616
Posted By sgtrobo

well, i have quite a few bikes, and anytime I am...

well, i have quite a few bikes, and anytime I am away from my Cutthroat for, say, a month or so, when I go back to it, I almost giggle at how much fun it is to ride
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-03-18, 11:07 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,257
Posted By sgtrobo

hiya phased. I have a 56, and at 5'9, it fits me...

hiya phased. I have a 56, and at 5'9, it fits me like a glove. I have stubby arms and a longer torso so obviously not identical to you.
if you check the 56 and 58 geometry, the stack jumps 26mm...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-30-18, 12:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 33,616
Posted By sgtrobo

definitely going to check those videos out when I...

definitely going to check those videos out when I get home, thanks for that!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-29-18, 11:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 33,616
Posted By sgtrobo

no problem. I've put several thousand miles each...

no problem. I've put several thousand miles each on a Cutty, a Sequoia, a 2018 Diverge, and a 2011 Fargo, so if you have any specific questions, ask away
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-18, 10:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 33,616
Posted By sgtrobo

Howdy. So I replied earlier in this thread...

Howdy.

So I replied earlier in this thread (eh...almost 3 years ago :P ) and since then I've set up my Cutthroat and it sits at a hair under or slightly over 20 lbs, depending upon which wheelset...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-27-18, 11:52 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,257
Posted By sgtrobo

just wanted to touch base again here Mounted...

just wanted to touch base again here

Mounted a set of GravelKingSK 38s to the Roval SLX24 wheelset that comes with the Diverge Expert, and the tires measure a bit over 40mm, with sufficient room...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-18, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 314,814
Posted By sgtrobo

I can verify with 100% accuracy that it has...

I can verify with 100% accuracy that it has everything to do with "that particular Performance maybe not being able to hire the best and brightest mechanics" and not the actual SRAM shifting. :)
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-08-18, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,043
Posted By sgtrobo

ok. Going to be a pretty intense year overall...

ok. Going to be a pretty intense year overall though. Long miles for the Seattle-to-Portland followed almost immediately by CX season. Don't want to burn out early. Makes sense. thanks.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-08-18, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,043
Posted By sgtrobo

perfect! The 200-mile Seattle to Portland is in...

perfect! The 200-mile Seattle to Portland is in July, and I was hoping to focus on the longass ride from now until then, and after the ride, give myself a few days and then hit up the high intensity...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-07-18, 12:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,043
Posted By sgtrobo

yes, it is the offseason for me. My last race...

yes, it is the offseason for me. My last race was a few weeks ago.

I need an overall level of fitness as well as cross-specific fitness. I've only been riding for a few years now, on and off,...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-01-18, 08:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,043
Posted By sgtrobo

Cyclocross training - 'offseason/base' training

Howdy.

I've been riding and "racing" for a few years now and I'm not getting any better. I'm having fun, and my health is improving, but I'm still slow as the dickens. I finally decided to take...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-01-18, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,515
Posted By sgtrobo

I was the same way, concerning the conversion to...

I was the same way, concerning the conversion to SRAM shifting. It got very easy very quickly.



I can speak to the Fargo and Cutthroat as far as ride quality. They are both smooth as can be. ...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-22-17, 07:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,640
Posted By sgtrobo

I did that race with my Salsa Cutthroat, 2.3"...

I did that race with my Salsa Cutthroat, 2.3" Renegade MTB tires which blow up almost to 2.4" on the i30 Roval Traverse wheels.
Couldn't make it through the 2 sand sections because they turned. ...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-19-17, 07:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,087
Posted By sgtrobo

I need to get good at bunnyhopping. I can't do...

I need to get good at bunnyhopping. I can't do the cyclocross remount. When I jump onto my seat, I always end up sitting on my balls. Slows me down a lot more than simply slowing down to bunny...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-19-17, 07:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,201
Posted By sgtrobo

did you ever perform the spin-down test in Zwift?

did you ever perform the spin-down test in Zwift?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-19-17, 05:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,999
Posted By sgtrobo

that's the "Erg" setting. If "Erg" checkbox is...

that's the "Erg" setting. If "Erg" checkbox is checked, it will automatically adjust the resistance to maintain the specified wattage. Uncheck "Erg" checkbox, and then you have completely control...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-27-17, 09:30 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,257
Posted By sgtrobo

Did you set then up tubeless? How is puncture...

Did you set then up tubeless? How is puncture resistance?
Thanks for the feedback, really interesting the actual sizes. You measured with digital calipers?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-27-17, 06:53 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,257
Posted By sgtrobo

I've been looking really hard at those Barlow...

I've been looking really hard at those Barlow Pass semi-slicks for my Diverge as my road tire to use on a 200-miler next spring/summer. I'd love to hear your overall impressions of the tire if you...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-22-17, 01:41 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,257
Posted By sgtrobo

depends on the tire itself and the wheel you...

depends on the tire itself and the wheel you strap it to. I finally got a set of digital calipers, so naturally I went and measured every set of tires I had that were currently mounted

The same...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-17, 12:24 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,257
Posted By sgtrobo

how much room do you have with the GravelKing SK...

how much room do you have with the GravelKing SK 35s? I know they blow up to something like 38 don't they?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-16-17, 06:35 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,257
Posted By sgtrobo

Specialized updated their mud-cyclocross Terra...

Specialized updated their mud-cyclocross Terra Pro tire to include a 38c version (https://www.specialized.com/au/en/terra-pro-2bliss-ready/p/130837). I can confirm it's pretty doggone awesome for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-26-17, 03:54 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,257
Posted By sgtrobo

carbon seatpost, handlebars, stem, Roval Control...

carbon seatpost, handlebars, stem, Roval Control SL wheelset, set up single speed :D
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-24-17, 10:10 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,257
Posted By sgtrobo

https://imgur.com/Zqg2Ixb 2018 Diverge...

https://imgur.com/Zqg2Ixb

2018 Diverge Expert with Quarq power meter 44t, no pedals or bottle cages, including SWAT box
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-17, 11:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,726
Posted By sgtrobo

if you're going to move up from mechs, may as...

if you're going to move up from mechs, may as well just jump to hydros. If you're going to stay mechanical, keep the spyres and get 180mm rotors. I'm a 250 lber, and I would barrel down hills on my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-17, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,515
Posted By sgtrobo

BB7s are trash. If you go mechanical, go with...

BB7s are trash. If you go mechanical, go with TRP Spyres
Personally I like the Rival color scheme myself.


I have a 2016 Rival. Came with hydros. Biggest issue I see with the 2018 Rival is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-17, 11:26 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,257
Posted By sgtrobo

as mentioned, depends on the bike type. My 56cm...

as mentioned, depends on the bike type. My 56cm 2018 Diverge Expert (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/men/bikes/road/mensdivergeexpert/128841) was 19.7 with the SWAT box, a 2017 carbon Salsa...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-13-17, 08:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,870
Posted By sgtrobo

Roval Control Carbon 29er wheels -22mm ID...

Roval Control Carbon 29er wheels -22mm ID (https://www.specialized.com/us/en/components/roval-control-29-carbon/106093)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-13-17, 08:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,870
Posted By sgtrobo

Truth! Roval Control wheelset

Truth!

Roval Control wheelset
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-13-17, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,870
Posted By sgtrobo

Yeah. The Nanos fit up front but they rub on the...

Yeah. The Nanos fit up front but they rub on the right seat stay. 38c Trigger Pros fit great with clearance for mud
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-12-17, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,870
Posted By sgtrobo

I have the 2016 SuperX 105. 40c Nanos rub. 38c...

I have the 2016 SuperX 105. 40c Nanos rub. 38c Trigger Pros fit fine.
That bike is insanely light. I swear it floats.




I'm 250 and I ride the 1500g Roval SLX24 tubeless road wheels...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-12-17, 03:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 43,121
Posted By sgtrobo

well, just took delivery of my 2018 Specialized...

well, just took delivery of my 2018 Specialized Diverge, so after a few weeks of riding I'll be able to compare them since I also have a Sequoia. Looking forward to the comparison
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-12-17, 03:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,423
Posted By sgtrobo

Just got a power meter and I'm completely overwhelmed with data

I picked up a new bike (yay new bike day!) and had the LBS put a Quarq power meter (https://www.quarq.com/product/sram-red-dzero-power-meter-chassis/#sm.0000dy7vz3ssad1zzh31ojt4adcpf) on it so that I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-07-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,257
Posted By sgtrobo

one of the biggest reasons to go for the 2018...

one of the biggest reasons to go for the 2018 Diverge is that it can fit substantially larger tires. The 2017 and previous Diverges were pure road bikes with enough clearance to BARELY fit slightly...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-06-17, 06:00 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,257
Posted By sgtrobo

agreed 100%. I'm a bigger dude (250lbs/115kg) and...

agreed 100%. I'm a bigger dude (250lbs/115kg) and I expected the future shock to do one of 2 things:
1. Be obnoxiously springy, like a shock with no rebound dampening
2. Do nothing

It was...
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