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08-17-19, 11:51 PM
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New wheelset.. couldn’t decide between DT Swiss RR511 with WI T11 hubs or HED Belgium with T11 hubs. Ended up going with the with the DT/WI combo. Honestly came down to looks and I think the DT looked a little better.
08-18-19, 11:39 AM
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You really can’t go wrong with either DT Swiss or HED. I went the same route, picked up the same wheelset but with DT350 hubs. I wanted an alternative wheelset to my AR58s and Chain Reaction Cycles had this on sale too. Sure, it’s slightly heavier than the Reynolds AR58s, but I set this up tubeless and it’s been on my Storck for the last 200+ miles. The 32 spoke (F&R) count makes it a very tough wheelset for the not-so-great pavement of NYC but yet it rides surprisingly smooth for an aluminum, semi-aero rim.
08-18-19, 01:37 PM
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Gave up on making/buying anything racks and bought low-rider front racks offa ebay.... Now to search-fu some bargain panniers!
08-18-19, 02:31 PM
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You really can’t go wrong with either DT Swiss or HED. I went the same route, picked up the same wheelset but with DT350 hubs. I wanted an alternative wheelset to my AR58s and Chain Reaction Cycles had this on sale too. Sure, it’s slightly heavier than the Reynolds AR58s, but I set this up tubeless and it’s been on my Storck for the last 200+ miles. The 32 spoke (F&R) count makes it a very tough wheelset for the not-so-great pavement of NYC but yet it rides surprisingly smooth for an aluminum, semi-aero rim.
08-18-19, 08:09 PM
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New helmet online
I sure hope it fits well Giro Syntax in matte white and gray.
Syntax Mips
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08-19-19, 08:23 AM
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DT Swiss ER1600 Spline 32 DB
Shimano Ultegra Ice Tech 140mm x2
Kask Mojito
Funkier Belluno Men E2
Shimano Ultegra Ice Tech 140mm x2
Kask Mojito
Funkier Belluno Men E2
08-19-19, 08:19 PM
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Decided to buy myself a birthday present and upgrade in size from my Lezyne SuperGPS to a Mega.
Then, to test it out, I took it on a 31.5 mile ride with probably 500 of my closest friends, lol, at a charity fund raiser. The turn by turn directions worked awesome. Only had one issue with getting my speed/cadence sensor connected but I don't blame the unit, after all, it was new and in a crowd of others connecting to theirs.
Then, to test it out, I took it on a 31.5 mile ride with probably 500 of my closest friends, lol, at a charity fund raiser. The turn by turn directions worked awesome. Only had one issue with getting my speed/cadence sensor connected but I don't blame the unit, after all, it was new and in a crowd of others connecting to theirs.
08-20-19, 07:02 AM
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Bought some more jersey's from La Passione while the sale was still on. I'm a fan
08-20-19, 08:17 PM
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Border overlay for my Garmin 520. 
08-20-19, 09:09 PM
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08-20-19, 10:26 PM
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Epic Bleed Solutions Universal Kit.
08-20-19, 11:43 PM
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08-21-19, 05:00 AM
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08-21-19, 07:39 AM
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Pro Bike Tool CO2 cartridges
Picked up a five pack of 16g.
08-21-19, 08:00 AM
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Hope RX4.
A little frustrated right now. Hope's instructions are less than complete and there is zero indication of what fittings exactly are needed to bleed the things.
"Screw the fitting into the bleed port" it says. What fitting? Where do I get it?
Zero information on their website and they don't sell bleed kits. Their video instruction shows a tech using a Rockshox branded syringe.
I had to dig up the info on what to buy from an old thread on another website.
Bragging about your company's engineering prowess but not backing it up with even the most basic technical documentation seems to be a thing nowadays. I'm sure it is to save money. The internet will figure it out and post it on social media for free. "Community based support" they call it.
Say what you want about Shimano and SRAM but they have decent documentation. SRAM has technical blueprint style drawings of every part they make on their public website and Shimano has exploded views and dealer manuals.
Anyway, yeah, thanks for listening. /rant.
-Tim-
A little frustrated right now. Hope's instructions are less than complete and there is zero indication of what fittings exactly are needed to bleed the things.
"Screw the fitting into the bleed port" it says. What fitting? Where do I get it?
Zero information on their website and they don't sell bleed kits. Their video instruction shows a tech using a Rockshox branded syringe.
I had to dig up the info on what to buy from an old thread on another website.Bragging about your company's engineering prowess but not backing it up with even the most basic technical documentation seems to be a thing nowadays. I'm sure it is to save money. The internet will figure it out and post it on social media for free. "Community based support" they call it.
Say what you want about Shimano and SRAM but they have decent documentation. SRAM has technical blueprint style drawings of every part they make on their public website and Shimano has exploded views and dealer manuals.
Anyway, yeah, thanks for listening. /rant.
-Tim-
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08-21-19, 08:07 AM
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Hope RX4.
A little frustrated right now. Hope's instructions are less than complete and there is zero indication of what fittings exactly are needed to bleed the things.
"Screw the fitting into the bleed port" it says. What fitting? Where do I get it?
Zero information on their website and they don't sell bleed kits. Their video instruction shows a tech using a Rockshox branded syringe. I had to dig up the info on what to buy from an old thread on another website.
Bragging about your company's engineering prowess but not backing it up with even the most basic technical documentation seems to be a thing nowadays. I'm sure it is to save money. The internet will figure it out and post it on social media for free. "Community based support" they call it.
Say what you want about Shimano and SRAM but they have decent documentation. SRAM has technical blueprint style drawings of every part they make on their public website and Shimano has exploded views and dealer manuals.
Anyway, yeah, thanks for listening. /rant.
-Tim-
A little frustrated right now. Hope's instructions are less than complete and there is zero indication of what fittings exactly are needed to bleed the things.
"Screw the fitting into the bleed port" it says. What fitting? Where do I get it?
Zero information on their website and they don't sell bleed kits. Their video instruction shows a tech using a Rockshox branded syringe.
I had to dig up the info on what to buy from an old thread on another website.Bragging about your company's engineering prowess but not backing it up with even the most basic technical documentation seems to be a thing nowadays. I'm sure it is to save money. The internet will figure it out and post it on social media for free. "Community based support" they call it.
Say what you want about Shimano and SRAM but they have decent documentation. SRAM has technical blueprint style drawings of every part they make on their public website and Shimano has exploded views and dealer manuals.
Anyway, yeah, thanks for listening. /rant.
-Tim-
08-21-19, 09:36 AM
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08-21-19, 10:05 AM
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Lol I just bought the large container of that myself (liter? half gallon? the rectangular jug). I should be able to bleed everyone's brakes within a square mile...
Feedback Sports Velo Wall Rack 2D. Because I have too many bikes now (third arriving tonight) and only room to store 2 on the floor indoors. So I'm dropping the wheels on my FX and storing them, and mounting the rest on my wall like a hunting trophy.
Feedback Sports Velo Wall Rack 2D. Because I have too many bikes now (third arriving tonight) and only room to store 2 on the floor indoors. So I'm dropping the wheels on my FX and storing them, and mounting the rest on my wall like a hunting trophy.
08-21-19, 10:31 AM
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08-21-19, 10:42 AM
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08-21-19, 10:58 AM
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I already have the Shimano kit with the funnel. Thanks.
All I need is the fitting which attaches to the end of the syringe hose and screws into the side of the Hope caliper.
Hope doesn't use normal automotive style bleed nipples like Shimano but uses threaded M5 bleed ports, hence the need for a screw-in fitting.
-Tim-
All I need is the fitting which attaches to the end of the syringe hose and screws into the side of the Hope caliper.
Hope doesn't use normal automotive style bleed nipples like Shimano but uses threaded M5 bleed ports, hence the need for a screw-in fitting.
-Tim-