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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-19-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,216
Posted By biketampa

you are worrying to worry IMO. ride your bike and...

you are worrying to worry IMO. ride your bike and enjoy it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 18,301
Posted By biketampa

I love the idea that because somebody doesn’t...

I love the idea that because somebody doesn’t want to do their own bike maintenance they’re just lazy and spending time on Facebook and Instagram. that’s the definition of old man yelling at cloud....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-13-21, 11:13 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,038
Posted By biketampa

I absolutely love having fast guys like former...

I absolutely love having fast guys like former road racers doing doing gravel events. It’s cool seeing the times they put up. And IMO UCI in gravel is unnecessary and will only bring a myriad of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-21, 04:14 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,038
Posted By biketampa

Very cool. 357 miles is a grind.

Very cool. 357 miles is a grind.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By biketampa

I’d email Giant.

I’d email Giant.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-21, 05:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,459
Posted By biketampa

Boyd cycling

Boyd cycling
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-21, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,703
Posted By biketampa

I don’t mind mud as long as I can ride through it...

I don’t mind mud as long as I can ride through it without a big struggle. If it’s long sections of mud that it’s sapping my energy riding through then I won’t be happy. I few mud bogs that may...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-21, 08:35 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,462
Posted By biketampa

of course riding gravel is not zero risk but most...

of course riding gravel is not zero risk but most gravel routes have far less or zero traffic so fewer vehicles is almost certainly going to mean lowering one’s risk of getting hit while riding.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-21, 07:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,826
Posted By biketampa

this. If it tubeless I at least get one decent...

this. If it tubeless I at least get one decent ride in to make sure no issues.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-17-21, 06:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 24,110
Posted By biketampa

Thanks for the tips all. Think I’ll try a 40t...

Thanks for the tips all. Think I’ll try a 40t chainring and see how that feels
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-09-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,123
Posted By biketampa

For those interested. I ran the lezyne multidrive...

For those interested. I ran the lezyne multidrive for my race and it worked great. If I was alone I bumped it up to 1000 lumens if needed. In a group I toggled it to 500 lumens. One battery pack...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-21, 04:29 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,489
Posted By biketampa

that’s a moment of training at RPE. Having a...

that’s a moment of training at RPE. Having a power meter and using it to train that there’s no ability to adjust EVER.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-21, 08:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,489
Posted By biketampa

I have a power meter, a HRM, and a coach. Sure,...

I have a power meter, a HRM, and a coach. Sure, plenty of workouts are based on power but not all. And she doesn’t just blindly look at the power numbers of a workout. She looks at my HR and takes...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-31-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,197
Posted By biketampa

i wouldn’t argue with trying them on first to...

i wouldn’t argue with trying them on first to make sure there’s no major pressure points but I find trying them on only minimally useful. I’ve had shoes feel fine trying them on but then later on...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-19-20, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,532
Posted By biketampa

perfect. That’s a great deal. Went ahead and...

perfect. That’s a great deal. Went ahead and ordered. Had planned on waiting for July 4th sales but that’s too good a deal.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-20, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By biketampa

agree. Can’t imagining it happening. I’m just...

agree. Can’t imagining it happening. I’m just assuming deferred until next year.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-20, 11:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,536
Posted By biketampa

Sell it.

Sell it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-20, 06:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,333
Posted By biketampa

What is normal level of psi loss for tubeless tires?

First time I’ve setup tubeless tires on my gravel bike. 700x42 tires at around 40psi. I’m assuming a psi or two loss is normal overnight.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-13-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,325
Posted By biketampa

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x926/6211ebe9_edcd_4eb8_86f7_48c3a727720e_6449913e8d266cd09888152e5a361ef501f27ac6.jpeg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-11-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,325
Posted By biketampa

I did end up buying a lauf. Only ridden on gravel...

I did end up buying a lauf. Only ridden on gravel so far. I do have a separate set of wheels with size 28 tires when I get around to taking it out on the pavement. It’s a great bike
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-19, 06:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,607
Posted By biketampa

I do wish I had an area where I could leave a...

I do wish I had an area where I could leave a stand setup all the time.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-19, 08:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,607
Posted By biketampa

mine don’t require a ton of maintenance but I do...

mine don’t require a ton of maintenance but I do occasionally swap out some components and such so a decent bike stand helps
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-19, 06:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,350
Posted By biketampa

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/286x320/c83b2a49_551f_4c91_b875_f613343ecb4d_6d7f2d3ea58972eb1f3cb60076d1d2ce2348370f.jpeg
Main reason for 1x gearing. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-19, 09:23 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 17,448
Posted By biketampa

tifosi have worked well for me.

tifosi have worked well for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-19, 09:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,481
Posted By biketampa

I have a few friends who purchased their gravel...

I have a few friends who purchased their gravel bikes. Nobody has any complaints.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-05-19, 07:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,751
Posted By biketampa

I don’t believe they’re saying that because they...

I don’t believe they’re saying that because they believe CX cannot go off-road. I believe they’re saying that because CX bikes are typically more race focused so their geometry will reflect that....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-03-19, 06:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,441
Posted By biketampa

I’m not sure what you’re arguing. Of course,...

I’m not sure what you’re arguing. Of course, lower the psi on ANY bike regardless of good or bad frame can make it feel better. Just because it feels better at a lower psi doesn’t mean it’s covering...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-03-19, 05:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,441
Posted By biketampa

sometimes people lower the PSI a bit based on the...

sometimes people lower the PSI a bit based on the condition of the gravel they’re riding that day. If you’re riding chunky or rooty routes no bike is going to feel like riding on a cloud. So lowering...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-19, 06:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,351
Posted By biketampa

I definitely prefer something larger than 38. I...

I definitely prefer something larger than 38. I ride enough gravel events where there can be a wide variety of gravel including some short single track sections or just chunkier gravel. Much better...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-27-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,396
Posted By biketampa

If my bike was 20 lbs, I wouldn’t worry about it....

If my bike was 20 lbs, I wouldn’t worry about it. My bike is 26+ lbs. So it’s a noticeable weight difference between my gravel bike and road bike.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-17, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 436,357
Posted By biketampa

Laurel Hill County Park, Mount Pleasant, SC...

Laurel Hill County Park, Mount Pleasant, SC (outside of Charleston). This is just a small park with multiple trail loops but with the longest being 5 miles. So not a light of mileage but if I just...
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