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Old 02-15-17, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
When I still used the magnet, I'd put it on the spoke that was hidden behind the chainstay when the valve was at 6 o'clock, that way it was never in the photo.
And here I thought I was being clever by putting it opposite the valve stem in order to "balance" out the weight, lol.

But seriously, you haven't noticed any sudden spikes or drop-offs in speed in your recorded files since ditching the magnet?
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Old 02-15-17, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
What are 32 deep wheels? It appears the rims are already 30-40mm deep...
originally he posted, 32" deep wheels, but edited the post.
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Old 02-15-17, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Succhia Ruota
But seriously, you haven't noticed any sudden spikes or drop-offs in speed in your recorded files since ditching the magnet?
The only time I notice any spike/drop-off is when starting and stopping, but never when JRA at a sustained pace.
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Originally Posted by Succhia Ruota
And here I thought I was being clever by putting it opposite the valve stem in order to "balance" out the weight, lol.

But seriously, you haven't noticed any sudden spikes or drop-offs in speed in your recorded files since ditching the magnet?
I had actually purchased the hub mounted speed sensor shortly after they came out. The battery had died in it and I didn't even notice until I tried to sync it with my new 820. After that I just left it off and haven't really noticed much of a difference. Since going to a power meter, I hardly even look at speed anymore.

Of course, keep in mind that I'm in the desert. There's not a lot of trees or anything blocking the gps.
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Old 02-15-17, 10:08 AM
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Remove the green? Just about to sling on some black tape as I can't stand the white stuff.

Currently running a shorter stem due to back issues.

Hawt or Nawt??

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Old 02-15-17, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
The only time I notice any spike/drop-off is when starting and stopping, but never when JRA at a sustained pace.
Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
I had actually purchased the hub mounted speed sensor shortly after they came out. The battery had died in it and I didn't even notice until I tried to sync it with my new 820. After that I just left it off and haven't really noticed much of a difference. Since going to a power meter, I hardly even look at speed anymore.

Of course, keep in mind that I'm in the desert. There's not a lot of trees or anything blocking the gps.
Yeah, I never look at the speed unless I'm pulling (so I don't inadvertently surge or slow - don't have a PM).

I think the problem I have is that I live in the veritable jungle known as N GA, so the GPS isn't as reliable over the entirety of a given route.

When I'm on my "B" bike, which doesn't have a magnet, my recorded files look like a richter scale readout after a mag 6.5 quake.

(Yes, I'm being hyperbolic, but not by much!)
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Old 02-15-17, 10:22 AM
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What bars are those?
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Old 02-15-17, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by the sci guy
steerer needs cutting
I don't care for the crank either - the matte looking color, and too much solid and not enough see-through.
frame is very nice though. normal wheels are awesome too, thank you for not having ugly ass deep aero wheels.
Yeah, I just dropped the stem 2cm when I installed it. Once I'm convinced that my back won't go into full revolt over the new stance, I'll cut the steerer down, and then look to lowering that 2.5cm headset cap, thereby starting the exercise all over.


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Old 02-15-17, 10:27 AM
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Just got it: Hot or Not?
Frame is ugly, ugliest aero frame.
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Yikes! Beyond me why anyone would post their own bike in this thread and ask others to tell them whether it looks good or not. Do YOU like it?
Originally Posted by raisinberry777
Because that's the point of the thread?
Consider this poor guy above. What are you going to do if someone tells you your bike is ugly? Sell it and buy another? Start changing stuff? Change your beliefs about what looks good and doesn't?


Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
What are 32 deep wheels? It appears the rims are already 30-40mm deep...
Those are Roval CLX 40 wheels. Never been a huge fan of the way aero wheels look. 32mm might look better, but now that I've seen a pic of the CLX 32's it's only a marginal difference.. who'da thought.

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Old 02-15-17, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by vinuneuro
Is this your's?
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Old 02-15-17, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by vinuneuro
Does the owner of this bike ^^ know his seat post is on backwards?
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Old 02-15-17, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
Is this your's?
It's a bike on the internet with CLX 32's.

No sense in posting my own bike here, I already know it looks good.
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Old 02-15-17, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by vinuneuro
It's a bike on the internet with CLX 32's.

No sense in posting my own bike here, I already know it looks good.
That guy could benefit from a custom frame.
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Originally Posted by Succhia Ruota
Does the owner of this bike ^^ know his seat post is on backwards?
Good catch. Found that pic on a blog, will send him a message.

Originally Posted by noodle soup
That guy could benefit from a custom frame.
Why do you say that?
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Old 02-15-17, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by vinuneuro
Why do you say that?
Other than the backwards seatpost, stack of spacers and upturned 140mm stem?
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Old 02-15-17, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
That guy could benefit from a custom frame.
Originally Posted by vinuneuro
Why do you say that?
backward seatpost, huge stack of spacers + flipped up stem, saddle set very high on an already tall bike.

It's pretty obvious that the owner is quite tall, but likely has a short torso. This is a common issue for tall cyclists.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Other than the backwards seatpost, stack of spacers and upturned 140mm stem?
Originally Posted by noodle soup
backward seatpost, huge stack of spacers + flipped up stem, saddle set very high on an already tall bike.

It's pretty obvious that the owner is quite tall, but likely has a short torso. This is a common issue for tall cyclists.
Didn't realize the backward seatpost was a sign of a fit issue, figured it was just brain freeze moment for the guy.

Custom carbon fast cx bike would be tough.
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Old 02-15-17, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by vinuneuro
Custom carbon fast cx bike would be tough.
Incorrect.

it's no more difficult than any other custom CF frame, but it would likely cost $3500+.
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
Incorrect.

it's no more difficult than any other custom CF frame, but it would likely cost $3500+.
I'm sure many will disagree but composites engineering is highly complex and still rapidly evolving. It's the large companies with big R&D resources that make the best carbon bikes imo, and today aero is engineered into road race and endurance frames too.
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Originally Posted by vinuneuro
I'm sure many will disagree but composites engineering is highly complex and still rapidly evolving. It's the large companies with big R&D resources that make the best carbon bikes imo, and today aero is engineered into road race and endurance frames too.
Aero isn't a huge bonus for a CX bike.
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
Aero isn't a huge bonus for a CX bike.
I know. Generally speaking about big brand vs. custom cf. Even for the other two, aero is more minor compared to the cf expertise.
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Old 02-15-17, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by vinuneuro
I know. Generally speaking about big brand vs. custom cf. Even for the other two, aero is more minor compared to the cf expertise.

you would be surprised at how much R&D testing goes into building a custom frame. The biggest drawback to a custom CF frame is weight. Many builders won't build the lightest frame possible, simply because they don't want to see their frames ever needing repairs.
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Old 02-15-17, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by vinuneuro
Didn't realize the backward seatpost was a sign of a fit issue, figured it was just brain freeze moment for the guy.
It probably is. Flipping the seat post and takes 30mm out of the stem (though with a little more bar drop). He probably gets knee issues currently as his knee is likely way forward of where it should be. Unless his thighs are also short relative to shins, in which case this may just be a custom fit.

With just the bike, all anyone can really do is speculate.
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Originally Posted by nycphotography
He probably gets knee issues currently as his knee is likely way forward of where it should be. Unless his thighs are also short relative to shins, in which case this may just be a custom fit.
KOPS isn't as important as many used to believe, but more of a result of being centered over the bike. On most TT/Triathlon bikes, the knee is forward of the pedal spindle, but it doesn't cause a knee issue.
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