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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-23-16, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,704
Posted By VwFix

i got mine with the derailleurs, but they are...

i got mine with the derailleurs, but they are both Shimano SLX 10 speed.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-23-16, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,704
Posted By VwFix

Agreed, I just wen t out riding with a friend...

Agreed, I just wen t out riding with a friend yesterday. He rode my Santa Cruz Blur and I rode the Monkey and on loop 2 swe swapped bikes and man is the monkey just fun on signle track.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-16, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,704
Posted By VwFix

Picked up a Surly Karate Monkey. This bike...

Picked up a Surly Karate Monkey.

This bike is just so much fun on any trail or surface.
http://i.imgur.com/tSfzbsH.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-16, 05:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By VwFix

yeah 15k is totally realistic, 50k on a...

yeah 15k is totally realistic, 50k on a specialized, not really.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-16, 05:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By VwFix

Wow a 50K specialized, those new ultra light...

Wow a 50K specialized, those new ultra light weight pure gold crank sets are rare.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-16, 10:11 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 30,921
Posted By VwFix

I have asked them this exact question ad they...

I have asked them this exact question ad they apologized that they could not give me an answer which made me vary that there will be an upgrade path. I just deiced to hold off until they release the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-16, 09:43 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 30,921
Posted By VwFix

I have been wanting to pick up a 4iiii for a...

I have been wanting to pick up a 4iiii for a while but I am waiting for dual leg announcement, as if right now the 4iiii can't confirm if the current sensors will have an upgrade to the dual leg...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-16, 09:20 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,468
Posted By VwFix

I used blackburn Mag6 but just upgraded to Tacx...

I used blackburn Mag6 but just upgraded to Tacx Vortex smart for zWift and love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-16, 12:25 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,827
Posted By VwFix

Picked up the Fabrik Shallow scoop saddle. ...

Picked up the Fabrik Shallow scoop saddle.

Loving it so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-15, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 536,681
Posted By VwFix

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wPEA85jzAKwY0aGZ...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wPEA85jzAKwY0aGZsT2Z7bDeaE9lMf0CVNZwG_sF3GhoNgomd-AbRsLncQGCpAD-mCXWpyro0LUkQbs-yNgllY8K7zap0HjKT8pSNLORu96enu4wVQrQftxIN7JIa0LjjK8Oy0SkZ8WKeI7McjjNy1huAKmBSk4YgfS8Ar...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-15, 07:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,091
Posted By VwFix

Power meter New wheels Stronger legs

Power meter
New wheels
Stronger legs
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-16-15, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By VwFix

Ill grab a photo next time I have a chance. ...

Ill grab a photo next time I have a chance.

But it is pretty simple, see the little clip around the bolt threads. if you pop that clip off the stock bolt just slides right out and you can just go...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-16-15, 05:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By VwFix

I just drilled a hole in the shelf and used a...

I just drilled a hole in the shelf and used a longer bolt and washer on the monfotto mounting plate. If you remove the little c clip from the stock mounting bolt on the plate it comes right out.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-16-15, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By VwFix

Yep great solution. I have a very similar setup,...

Yep great solution. I have a very similar setup, ran me 10 bucks minus the tripod.
Nice thing is you have a world of adjustment on angle and height.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-15, 12:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 657
Posted By VwFix

Hmm, it might be because of the constant load on...

Hmm, it might be because of the constant load on the drive train when on the trainer. Try letting of a little right before the shift and see if that helps.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,827
Posted By VwFix

Picked up the Shimano hybrid jacket on sale for...

Picked up the Shimano hybrid jacket on sale for 25$, seems like a great deal at the price....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-15, 08:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,454
Posted By VwFix

Saturday -- 60.7 miles Did a nice Rice from...

Saturday -- 60.7 miles
Did a nice Rice from Belmont tor SF and back. Pretty flat but very scenic route....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-15, 07:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,828
Posted By VwFix

Main concerns wold be long descents for me.

Main concerns wold be long descents for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-15, 08:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,828
Posted By VwFix

I am also thinking the alloy track might prove...

I am also thinking the alloy track might prove for a sturdier and more reliable wheel overall. I am worried how good the bonding between the alloy and the carbon sections is, this si why I wa hopping...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-15, 05:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,828
Posted By VwFix

Carbon Alloy Clinchers?

I have been looking for a set of cheap aero wheels and only thing that always turned me off from carbon clinchers is the brake surface.

I see now that many of the more popular Chinese...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-15, 05:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,345
Posted By VwFix

I think to really enjoy the zWift you need a...

I think to really enjoy the zWift you need a smart trainer. I just picket up a Tacx Vortex smart and zWift is a whole different story now.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-15, 02:43 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 14,142
Posted By VwFix

Yep always knew I would spend a lot of money on...

Yep always knew I would spend a lot of money on bikes.

When I was sixteen I worked at a bike shop and bought my first real mountain bike "Santa Cruz Bullit" via a Pro Deal. Since than I have had...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-15, 03:41 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 33,173
Posted By VwFix

Is there a bikefourms Zwift group?

Is there a bikefourms Zwift group?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-15, 09:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,808
Posted By VwFix

You can always look at some nice accessories like...

You can always look at some nice accessories like a power meter or a nice garmin unit too if you are happy with your bike but have that earning for some new toys.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-15, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 982
Posted By VwFix

If I remember correctly Magura mainly made...

If I remember correctly Magura mainly made Hydraulic V brakes that were popular with trials guys and were famous for crushing rims.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-15, 09:33 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 33,173
Posted By VwFix

Never got the point of cheating at such things,...

Never got the point of cheating at such things, the whole point of getting achievements and KOMs is to get that feeling of accomplishment and to me it would be tainted if I knew I have cheated.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-15, 08:30 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,827
Posted By VwFix

Just did my first zwift ride and it felt way...

Just did my first zwift ride and it felt way better than any regular trainer ride I have done before and way more fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-15, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,827
Posted By VwFix

Awesome, I mainly bought it to use xwift as I was...

Awesome, I mainly bought it to use xwift as I was dying of boredom on my old trainer.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-15, 11:53 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,827
Posted By VwFix

Just ordered a Tacx Vortex Smart trainer to...

Just ordered a Tacx Vortex Smart trainer to replace my old beet up magburn unit.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-15, 10:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,016
Posted By VwFix

Also if you tag your trainer miles as stationary...

Also if you tag your trainer miles as stationary bike on Strava, veloviewer allows you to see road vs trainer miles also.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-15, 09:55 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,624
Posted By VwFix

I just watch TV while riding the trainer. I watch...

I just watch TV while riding the trainer. I watch Hulu that has regularly spaced commercials and do high intensity intervals every time a commercial starts.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-15, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 568,246
Posted By VwFix

Does this count? ...

Does this count?
...
Forum: Touring
11-10-15, 05:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,847
Posted By VwFix

4 and a half currently hopefully will be 5 soon :)

4 and a half currently hopefully will be 5 soon :)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-15, 12:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,882
Posted By VwFix

Probably your best best is to just look at 20 and...

Probably your best best is to just look at 20 and 60 minute FTP test


That is the exact purpose of an FTP test.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-15, 09:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,016
Posted By VwFix

I use Trainer road, I have it sync with my Strava...

I use Trainer road, I have it sync with my Strava automatically. It does tag the rides as Stationary bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-15, 09:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,576
Posted By VwFix

Then you don't need to worry about flex :p

Then you don't need to worry about flex :p
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-15, 04:27 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,576
Posted By VwFix

One interesting thing I have discovered with ...

One interesting thing I have discovered with very flexy carbon fork I had on my old bike was when using a magnet style speedo sensor the speed would drop when I did out of the saddle sprints due to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-15, 01:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,379
Posted By VwFix

First ride on a new bike. Decided not to do ay...

First ride on a new bike. Decided not to do ay remote roads in case of any issues with a new bike. But the bike did great and I am in love with the bike. First Cf bike and first bike with components...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-15, 03:28 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,415,926
Posted By VwFix

From my first rider, 2015 Vitus Venon...

From my first rider, 2015 Vitus Venon...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-15, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,289
Posted By VwFix

This thing is a blast to ride so far. Just...

This thing is a blast to ride so far.
Just finished a 50 mile shakedown ride and I am in love. It is a night and day difference between this and my old 500 Dollar aluminum Clarsi road bike.
Quick...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-15, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,289
Posted By VwFix

Quick update. Ended up picking up the bike and...

Quick update.
Ended up picking up the bike and it got here super quick for international shipping.

Fully assembled the bike came out to 18.1 lbs with pedals and bottle cages.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-15, 03:43 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 12,217
Posted By VwFix

Garmin Edge 500 because its the cheapest one that...

Garmin Edge 500 because its the cheapest one that does cadence, HR and custom courses.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-15, 11:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 697
Posted By VwFix

If you looking for a drop bar bike in that price...

If you looking for a drop bar bike in that price rang I suggest Craigslist, it will be a much nicer bike than anything you can buy new.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-15, 11:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,224
Posted By VwFix

Funny how that goes.. But the original...

Funny how that goes..

But the original intent of the BB question was power meter related. So at least there is that :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-15, 08:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,224
Posted By VwFix

Thanks that does make a lot of sense. Looks...

Thanks that does make a lot of sense.

Looks like another interesting option that does come in single and dual sensors is the Favero bePro pedals. And the price are reasonable.

I dig the idea of...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-15, 05:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,224
Posted By VwFix

Nice, so it sounds like single leg meters work...

Nice, so it sounds like single leg meters work great if you already have a dual meter or know how consistent you are.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-15, 04:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,224
Posted By VwFix

If my split is +- 2% I would be totally okay with...

If my split is +- 2% I would be totally okay with it. But if my split was closer to 44%/56% I think I would take a conscious effort to see if I could improve that at the gym by altering my work outs...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-15, 03:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,224
Posted By VwFix

That is true, but since I have no real way of...

That is true, but since I have no real way of knowing my current split I am leaning towards a dual leg meter.

Hopefully we will hear soon from 4iiii as it would be nice to start with their left...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-15, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,224
Posted By VwFix

Pioneer is out of my price range, I would like to...

Pioneer is out of my price range, I would like to spend under 800 dollars for the setup.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-15, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,224
Posted By VwFix

After doing some more research it seems like...

After doing some more research it seems like waiting for 4iiii dual system might be best bet.

As I think I have decent power split between left and right leg so not sure if a single sided power...
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