Why are roadies going 1x11 or 1x12?
07-24-19, 11:06 PM
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The crazy thing is, I’m over here hanging on his every word...
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07-25-19, 12:41 AM
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Until I see you posing with your bike I really don't want to hear it. You of all people have no right talk seeing you are the most inexperienced beginner cyclist here.
But I'll make a deal if you share a picture of yourself with you and your bike holding a hand written sign that says seattleforest I will post my 295 pound body on my madone in bike forums...along with a copy of the receipt...and yes, it was a lightly used demo model which people seem to forget which is why I got the discount.
Once I post that I do need fitment help as my knees are hitting my stomach when in the drops. It's very uncomfortable. I am thinking I might need a stem riser in the short term until I lose more weight.
But I'll make a deal if you share a picture of yourself with you and your bike holding a hand written sign that says seattleforest I will post my 295 pound body on my madone in bike forums...along with a copy of the receipt...and yes, it was a lightly used demo model which people seem to forget which is why I got the discount.
Once I post that I do need fitment help as my knees are hitting my stomach when in the drops. It's very uncomfortable. I am thinking I might need a stem riser in the short term until I lose more weight.
It might be the wrong fit for you and not suit your riding but that doesn't mean its terrible.
Just means you bought the wrong bike.
07-25-19, 03:51 AM
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07-25-19, 05:17 AM
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07-25-19, 05:36 AM
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Here’s my Litespeed Ti.
I’m definitely going to ditch it this week though because I just figured out that without paint it is less visible and too dangerous to ride in foggy conditions
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07-25-19, 06:20 AM
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There you have it. 1x is for people who can't remember to put the chain on the big ring for the photo shoot.
07-25-19, 06:29 AM
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What's going on with the guy stuck under the table?
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07-25-19, 07:07 AM
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1x chainrings and chains need to be replaced 2-3x more often. The narrow-wide teeth wear a out quicker amd you cant run the chain to the same elongation before shifting and chain drops become an issue. Just ask the majority if cyclocross racers. Usually a chainring is good for 1 season if raced and chains about the same unless you rotate multiple
I put 15k miles on a RaceFace narrow-wide, and only changed it because I went to a different tooth count. My chains all last 3,000 miles, give or take a few hundred.
I get pretty much the exact same service life out of the parts on my 2X bike, save for the cassette. The big pinned xD on the 1X bike lasts forever.
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07-25-19, 07:24 AM
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LOLZ! Never noticed that. Have always been too busy admiring my good looks.
The photo was shot at a place called Gem Mountain outside of Phillipsburg, MT. It's a sapphire mine. You buy buckets of dirt and pan for the gems. That square thing on the table is the sieve that you use. After washing a pile of dirt you go to your table and pick through it with tweezers. Lather, rinse, repeat until your bucket is empty. He likely dropped something on the ground. I got a total of 16.35 karats of sapphires, but they are all to small to heat treat and make into jewelry.
It's a very popular place. At peak times you are wise to make a reservation. The people who work there are super nice and work mostly for tips. The woman who showed me how to wash and what to look for took the photo.
The photo was shot at a place called Gem Mountain outside of Phillipsburg, MT. It's a sapphire mine. You buy buckets of dirt and pan for the gems. That square thing on the table is the sieve that you use. After washing a pile of dirt you go to your table and pick through it with tweezers. Lather, rinse, repeat until your bucket is empty. He likely dropped something on the ground. I got a total of 16.35 karats of sapphires, but they are all to small to heat treat and make into jewelry.
It's a very popular place. At peak times you are wise to make a reservation. The people who work there are super nice and work mostly for tips. The woman who showed me how to wash and what to look for took the photo.
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07-25-19, 07:51 AM
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Whatev!!!
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Steel is real...and comfy.
Steel is real...and comfy.
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07-25-19, 08:08 AM
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07-25-19, 08:17 AM
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I don’t think the madone is terrible it’s a excellent bike. It’s just terrible in comparison to the ride and looks of the vortex. With the madone I feel like every other guy with a carbon bike...that I’ll probably sell it down the road with no regrets. The vortex I regret selling but oh well.
07-25-19, 08:18 AM
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Since the OP clearly hasn't seen a Madone, let's just admire. Aero. Clean lines. No exposed cables up front. The cush (or firm) ride of adjustable IsoSpeed. A beauty and a beast at the same time.
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07-25-19, 08:35 AM
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However, you know you should pitch it for a crabon fiber disc brake 1X, right?
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07-25-19, 09:06 AM
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I never said the madone wasn't a good looking...but it pales in comparison to a bear Ti frame. Most high end carbon bikes are pretty good looking, for me it's just knowing how it's made. Not saying it's easy to make...it is not...but just knowing it's composed of carbon fiber inlays and injected with resin to fill in all those gaps and then put in what is essentially an oven....bleh. It's not a big deal though I know carbon fiber can last a lifetime like Ti it's just not as durable....
And there is also the actual feel of metal. When you touch a bear Ti frame it feels real...almost like a prime Halle Berry. When you touch a carbon fiber bike...it's like touching plastic...or Kim Kardashian if you will. The metal just feels better like it's real. Obviously carbon fiber is very strong, it's a great material. Just boils down to what you like. I got nothing against Trek they produce great bikes and I'm proud to own the Madone.
And getting a good deal on the madone helped lessen the blow of that reality I suppose along with the advantage of disc brakes...I still feel the madone was worth the downgrade. I figured after a few years I could sell the frame for a good price any way when I get tired of it.
Still waiting on SeattleForest to produce his. The deal was with him. Besides you posted a picture of what obviously is a fit male model for some kind of vacation ad.
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07-25-19, 09:15 AM
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I never said the madone wasn't a good looking...but it pales in comparison to a bear Ti frame. Most high end carbon bikes are pretty good looking, for me it's just knowing how it's made. Not saying it's easy to make...it is not...but just knowing it's composed of carbon fiber inlays and injected with resin to fill in all those gaps and then put in what is essentially an oven....bleh. It's not a big deal though I know carbon fiber can last a lifetime like Ti it's just not as durable....
And there is also the actual feel of metal. When you touch a bear Ti frame it feels real...almost like a prime Halle Berry. When you touch a carbon fiber bike...it's like touching plastic...or Kim Kardashian if you will. The metal just feels better like it's real. Obviously carbon fiber is very strong, it's a great material. Just boils down to what you like. I got nothing against Trek they produce great bikes and I'm proud to own the Madone.
And getting a good deal on the madone helped lessen the blow of that reality I suppose along with the advantage of disc brakes...I still feel the madone was worth the downgrade. I figured after a few years I could sell the frame for a good price any way when I get tired of pretending to own it.
And there is also the actual feel of metal. When you touch a bear Ti frame it feels real...almost like a prime Halle Berry. When you touch a carbon fiber bike...it's like touching plastic...or Kim Kardashian if you will. The metal just feels better like it's real. Obviously carbon fiber is very strong, it's a great material. Just boils down to what you like. I got nothing against Trek they produce great bikes and I'm proud to own the Madone.
And getting a good deal on the madone helped lessen the blow of that reality I suppose along with the advantage of disc brakes...I still feel the madone was worth the downgrade. I figured after a few years I could sell the frame for a good price any way when I get tired of pretending to own it.
