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01-25-20, 01:41 PM
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Picked up some shoes, pedals, and a power meter for my gravel bike (I do wish Stages offered a GRX option). I had originally planned to use my road shoes/power meter pedals, but quickly discover that that was a bad idea.
01-25-20, 06:26 PM
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Got a K-Edge Combo forward mount for my Wahoo Elemnt, plus a Trek/Bontrager Universal mount for the Ion 200 RT light. Got tired of having that rubber band mount on my handlebars.
Works a treat and feels much cleaner now!
Works a treat and feels much cleaner now!
01-25-20, 06:58 PM
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Picked up an Axiom rear rack for the e-bike. Just finish installing the fenders and the rack.
Fenders got a bit bent in two spots for rear and one spot on front during the shipping - just installed since functionality is what matters.
Front fender (no pic) back side was too high, so rotate a bit back and for that have to open some holes and move the hardware that attaches to the fork.
Fenders got a bit bent in two spots for rear and one spot on front during the shipping - just installed since functionality is what matters.
Front fender (no pic) back side was too high, so rotate a bit back and for that have to open some holes and move the hardware that attaches to the fork.
01-26-20, 10:49 AM
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new rear cassette, front chain rings, bottom bracket, chain, handlebar tape and brake cable housing. It's time for major overhaul.
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Two wheels good. Four wheels bad.
01-26-20, 11:01 AM
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01-26-20, 11:55 AM
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01-26-20, 01:26 PM
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I have the same setup with my Garmin/Ion 200 RT/K-Edge & Universal mount and really like it.
01-26-20, 05:06 PM
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Well, it was a very nice gift from my son:
Last edited by GeneO; 01-26-20 at 05:10 PM.
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01-26-20, 07:07 PM
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I'd be interested in hearing how those work out. I'm considering some easy on/off fenders for one of my bikes (all purpose street, light gravel, etc). I've used standard SKS Bluemels but don't really trust rigid fenders anymore, even with breakaway mounts. I've had way too much debris snag my wheels without fenders. No harm done, but it could have gotten ugly caught in a standard rigid mount front fender. It's almost impossible to avoid sticks, twigs, construction debris, etc, in some areas I ride.
I have about 25 miles on them over several rides, including a wet ride. They do the job and keep the bike clean. And I’m happy with them.
You can see what I mean about the Velcro in the pics below.
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01-26-20, 07:45 PM
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update. These are great! I don’t even notice them while ridin. No rattles, nice and light and easy to adjust if you want to change up the clearance to the tires. The only downside is the Velcro attachments will show on different sized frames. They happen to show a lot on mine, making it look like they’re mounted incorrectly, which is not very appealing. Not a deal breaker for me, but I could see it being a big deal to some.
I have about 25 miles on them over several rides, including a wet ride. They do the job and keep the bike clean. And I’m happy with them.
You can see what I mean about the Velcro in the pics below.
I have about 25 miles on them over several rides, including a wet ride. They do the job and keep the bike clean. And I’m happy with them.
You can see what I mean about the Velcro in the pics below.
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01-27-20, 07:59 PM
just having fun
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...2fe84c4dw9jmNv
Going to try an aliexpress special since I just got Force 22 cranks, which will be used in a 1x setup.
Going to try an aliexpress special since I just got Force 22 cranks, which will be used in a 1x setup.
01-28-20, 08:30 AM
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01-28-20, 10:18 AM
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01-28-20, 10:45 AM
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Strolled over to my LBS after my morning ride to buy some brake pads for my Giant Defy. Really wanted Shimano but came away with Clarks. Also purchased a 5 x 5mm spacer set in a gorgeous anodized green colour to begin to personalize my Cannondale Optimo. LBS discount paid for the spacers - sweet!
01-28-20, 11:58 AM
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01-30-20, 05:11 PM
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Unrelated to the rims, I just noticed the lock ring wrench on the peg board. I have the earlier generation of that, a Hozan wrench bearing the words "Rock Ring Wrench," the finest example of Japangrish committed to functional metal. I only intended to borrow it but when I saw the markings I had to buy it from the fellow, who had more than one.
Couple of purchases arrived the last 2 days.
Picked these up to match the mango king hubs for my wife. Really impressed by these for being an aluminum rim. At 25mm wide and 28mm deep these have a really nice profile, feel like they'll build up stiff and both came in well under advertised weight at 445g each. Not far off from an old open pro for a much sleeker rim, I'll be buying myself a set when the time comes.
Picked these up to match the mango king hubs for my wife. Really impressed by these for being an aluminum rim. At 25mm wide and 28mm deep these have a really nice profile, feel like they'll build up stiff and both came in well under advertised weight at 445g each. Not far off from an old open pro for a much sleeker rim, I'll be buying myself a set when the time comes.
01-30-20, 08:23 PM
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I finally put an end to my "which tires?" hand-wringing and ordered some of the new Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless in 28mm. They're supposedly more durable and longer wearing than the previous generation, while being even more supple - I hope that's truly the case.
01-31-20, 08:14 PM
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$99 at Merlin Cycles
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01-31-20, 09:55 PM
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That speedsuit from Aliexpress. Looked quite nice to me and it's pretty cheap. Link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000411945210.html
01-31-20, 10:51 PM
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Needed another set
02-01-20, 07:30 AM
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That speedsuit from Aliexpress. Looked quite nice to me and it's pretty cheap. Link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000411945210.html
I'd need something like a XXXXL size per their size chart -- which they don't go up to.
02-01-20, 04:47 PM
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Got the last piece of R7000 silver group set delivered today.
50/34T 160mm crankset to go with 11-34T cassette (Looking forward to see if there will be much difference with the 165mm cranks I have today)
Didn't get the brake calipers since I have an idle 5800 on my bin.
Going to rebuild the Tri-A with this new bits
50/34T 160mm crankset to go with 11-34T cassette (Looking forward to see if there will be much difference with the 165mm cranks I have today)
Didn't get the brake calipers since I have an idle 5800 on my bin.
Going to rebuild the Tri-A with this new bits
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02-02-20, 05:42 PM
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Garmin Speed Sensor 2 and Cadence Sensor 2 to go along with my Wahoo Element Bold.
the garmin set was $10 cheaper and ANT+ just works
the garmin set was $10 cheaper and ANT+ just works