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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,979
Posted By VegasJen

This is why I feel pretty confident that the only...

This is why I feel pretty confident that the only flat I've had with my tubeless setup was because of a through-and-through puncture. Two holes but I don't recall any impact that could have caused...
Forum: Framebuilders
04-08-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 565
Posted By VegasJen

I started watching the video but it didn't take...

I started watching the video but it didn't take long to figure out that is way, way more work than I would want or care to put into this thing. Hell, I'm talking about a $20 frame for a project...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,979
Posted By VegasJen

Not going to get all that excited. Some people...

Not going to get all that excited. Some people here only get fulfillment from bashing others.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,979
Posted By VegasJen

Ya, I put a pair of Schwalbe Marathons on another...

Ya, I put a pair of Schwalbe Marathons on another bike. It's the only bike I've been able to ride in the last six months where I didn't have at least one puncture on my ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,979
Posted By VegasJen

I bought a pair of gatorskins four or five years...

I bought a pair of gatorskins four or five years ago. All excited, I put them on. First ride out, got a puncture.

I've tried tire liners once or twice but I haven't figured out how to get them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,979
Posted By VegasJen

THAT'S IT!!! I'm converting everything to tubeless

Wanted to do a back-to-back comparison today between my new-to-me Shiv and my older tri bike, a Ridley Cheetah. I have a Reynolds 80mm tubeless carbon wheel set on the Shiv and the Cheetah is still...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,748
Posted By VegasJen

Boy, you are making a seriously dangerous...

Boy, you are making a seriously dangerous assumption there!


I would have to say this was a dynamic fit. Don't remember the brand but it was on one of those bike replicator mock up things. She...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,748
Posted By VegasJen

I got a professional bike fit today

After many people badgered me about how important it was to get a professional bike fit, I finally pulled the trigger and got fitted this morning. Now, I have to say, I've always been the odd duck. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-24, 11:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,013
Posted By VegasJen

I'm skeptical of some Amazon reviews. I was just...

I'm skeptical of some Amazon reviews. I was just looking at a stand-alone GPS unit for work and 5 out of the 9 reviews just felt like sponsored reviews. Poor English, not even correctly identifying...
Forum: Southwest
03-17-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 450
Posted By VegasJen

I just checked into it myself and the...

I just checked into it myself and the registration is now $115 for any distance. I agree with you that $95 feels kind of steep, much less $115! I was thinking of the 40 mile distance. If it's the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,013
Posted By VegasJen

Indeed. I actually have a couple tri bikes and...

Indeed. I actually have a couple tri bikes and run clamp on aero bars on all my road bikes, so I'm pretty familiar with the sensation of riding in the aero position. This bike, with the deep section...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,809
Posted By VegasJen

For me, something that simple would be a deal...

For me, something that simple would be a deal breaker. Not so much for the $160, but what other proprietary $**t are you going ro have to deal with later on down the line?

Way back in another...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1,372
Views: 69,168
Posted By VegasJen

Thanks for posting this video. I was hoping to...

Thanks for posting this video. I was hoping to find a video link but that's a lot of pages to go through. Just lucky timing on my part, I guess.

I think I'm going to give this a try. Living in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-16-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 3,809
Posted By VegasJen

That's what I was thinking. If there's space to...

That's what I was thinking. If there's space to drop it that far, what would stop the OP from doing that.

First thing I did on my Shiv to get it to fit me correctly. No regerts.
Forum: Triathlon
03-16-24, 12:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,181
Posted By VegasJen

Of course! Probably the biggest thing to...

Of course!

Probably the biggest thing to worry about is the amount of space you're going to have to stage stuff. Just figure if they're generous, you might have about as much room as a full size...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,725
Posted By VegasJen

And that may be true. However, I did make it...

And that may be true. However, I did make it considerably further on this last ride than on many, many previous rides before a puncture. Could be total luck of the draw. Or it could be tubeless...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 400
Posted By VegasJen

It looks like a snake bite as well. However, I'm...

It looks like a snake bite as well. However, I'm not convinced it is. I was prepared for this to be a 60 mile ride, longest I've done since converting to tubeless, so I verified pressure before I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 400
Posted By VegasJen

This is the kind of kit I was looking for. ...

This is the kind of kit I was looking for. Thanks. As for the procedure, it sounds very similar to how I prepare my tubes for patching. I have a Dremel with a sanding wheel for just this sort of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 608
Views: 20,725
Posted By VegasJen

Now you tell me! Just converted my new-to-me...

Now you tell me! Just converted my new-to-me Shiv to tubeless and had a puncture today the sealant wouldn't plug. Nor would the plug kit plug. Had to use my "phone a friend" option. Walked two...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 10:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,076
Posted By VegasJen

I have a reputation here as a flat magnet. After...

I have a reputation here as a flat magnet. After much cajoling, I finally took the tubeless plunge a couple months ago. Went out today for only the 3rd or 4th time since converting my tri bike to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 644
Posted By VegasJen

Zero chance of that. <sigh> This is one...

Zero chance of that.

<sigh>
This is one reason I prefer living in the desert. Also, I don't do well in the humidity. I would much rather deal with a dry 115° than a humid 90°. The humidity sucks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,067
Posted By VegasJen

I think it's largely situational. First, as in...

I think it's largely situational. First, as in the example above, don't creep out a woman at night. That gives off a total stalker vibe.

But for me, it's a matter of the time and conditions. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-24, 10:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,547
Posted By VegasJen

Tubeless: 2, goathead: 0 Picked up a 2015...

Tubeless: 2, goathead: 0

Picked up a 2015 Shiv yesterday. This morning, I swapped over my Reynolds AR80 tubeless wheels and gave it a quick tune, then I took it out on a 36 mile training ride. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,793
Posted By VegasJen

Since this thread is still going, I thought I...

Since this thread is still going, I thought I would post about an experience last night.

I was in Vegas yesterday for an appointment. As usual, I took a bike and planned a ride while I was in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 668
Posted By VegasJen

I get your thinking. I just don't care for the...

I get your thinking. I just don't care for the all-black look myself. I would be willing to put the name brand decals on, since they are those wheels. It's not like I'm posing they're sponsoring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-24, 12:51 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,289
Posted By VegasJen

I'm going to see if I can figure out a way to get...

I'm going to see if I can figure out a way to get a picture tomorrow for reference.

I went for a ride today and the one thing mentioned above that I believe may be the source of my entire problem...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-24, 11:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,006
Posted By VegasJen

Ask and ye shall receive. ...

Ask and ye shall receive.
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-26-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,006
Posted By VegasJen

Got my first set of carbon wheels

Bought a pair of Reynolds 80mm carbon fiber wheels for my tri bike and finally got them mounted and all sorted on the bike today. I took it for a fairly short ride, only about four miles, but the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,289
Posted By VegasJen

This.

This.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,351
Posted By VegasJen

It's just a weird look the way I took the...

It's just a weird look the way I took the picture. It did rub a little more on the right side, but it was scraping both sides. It was so close to clearing but swapping the two forks totally...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-24, 11:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,351
Posted By VegasJen

I know, right? :lol: Oddly, both bikes are...

I know, right? :lol:

Oddly, both bikes are base white with red and black graphics, so they complement each other. The problem is the Ridley is a true white while the K2 white has a pearl silver...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,351
Posted By VegasJen

That might have worked but I'm OK with the...

That might have worked but I'm OK with the solution I have right now. As it is, I feel comfortable with both bikes the way they are. I did ride the K2 today for 32 miles with absolutely zero...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,289
Posted By VegasJen

Altered my geometry.

In honor of my biggest forum critic, I thought I would repost this here. Enjoy.

One of the things I've noticed on all my bikes, both conventional road and my tri bikes, is I always feel like I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-24, 09:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,351
Posted By VegasJen

I do have you blocked but I thought I would give...

I do have you blocked but I thought I would give you a chance. Sure enough, you don't disappoint. Rather than being constructive, once again being critical.

Who here hasn't run into unexpected...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,351
Posted By VegasJen

I do have a K2 road bike with a CF front fork...

I do have a K2 road bike with a CF front fork that, conveniently, has a similar color scheme. I checked it a little while ago and the Reynold wheel fits just fine on that fork. So looks like my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,093
Posted By VegasJen

I can believe that about strap location. Seems...

I can believe that about strap location. Seems all my helmets, the straps come away from the side of my head. But that's mostly because I have an odd shaped head. Sucks to be me.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-24, 12:30 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 9,196
Posted By VegasJen

I took the bike out today for a test ride with...

I took the bike out today for a test ride with the new cassette. I had zero problems with shifting. What I feel with this new cassette is the new 8 gear is roughly equivalent to the previous 9...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-23, 12:05 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,281
Posted By VegasJen

Fulfilled my curiosity by post 8. But hey,...

Fulfilled my curiosity by post 8. But hey, whatever y'all wanna do is cool with me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-23, 12:10 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,281
Posted By VegasJen

Ummm, no. Not at all.

Ummm, no. Not at all.
Forum: Triathlon
12-14-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By VegasJen

Thanks. It actually wasn't as bad as I expected....

Thanks. It actually wasn't as bad as I expected. The run was, but I know that's my worst event. I swim a mile+ on a regular basis, so besides the water temperature, that went pretty much like I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,080
Posted By VegasJen

As I eluded to in my jersey thread, I really...

As I eluded to in my jersey thread, I really don't buy/wear cycling specific gear. Except for gloves. I always wear gloves.

Fairly recent picture from Santa Barbara triathlon earlier this year....
Forum: Triathlon
12-04-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By VegasJen

Quick report: 1) I finished 2) I didn't die ...

Quick report:
1) I finished
2) I didn't die

Really those were my two main concerns. Happy to say I achieved them both. I did at least as well as I expected, but not as well as I hoped. I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,530
Posted By VegasJen

Not exactly flat, but flat-ish. I'm sure if I...

Not exactly flat, but flat-ish. I'm sure if I wanted to truck up to the top of the Spring Mountain pass, I could probably hit 50+ on the way down. My concern is what else I may hit on the way. I'm...
Forum: Triathlon
12-02-23, 12:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By VegasJen

Well, the time is finally upon me. Heading off...

Well, the time is finally upon me. Heading off to bed tonight. I get up around 6am and plan to hit the road no later than 8. That should put me in Indian Wells sometime around 1pm. Then it's just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,093
Posted By VegasJen

Never heard of the Cat Ears thing before, but...

Never heard of the Cat Ears thing before, but since it's a rules violation to wear ear buds during an event, I thought it's worth giving them a try. Just ordered some. Will try out in the 70.3 in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-23-23, 12:57 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,093
Posted By VegasJen

Tinnitus sufferers

I have had persistent tinnitus since I went through chemo some 13 years ago. Chemo, along with Vancomycin, which I have also had, are known ototoxins. One thing I've noticed is that wind noise...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-19-23, 07:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,655
Posted By VegasJen

I'm just as guilty of that as anyone else. ...

I'm just as guilty of that as anyone else.

You could make the same argument about "youz guys" or many other colloquial terms. It's just a regional speech pattern. Like it or not, grammatically...
Forum: Triathlon
11-19-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By VegasJen

It's open water. I routinely swim a mile or...

It's open water. I routinely swim a mile or better in Lake Mead. My swimming is pretty solid.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-18-23, 12:10 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,655
Posted By VegasJen

I'm originally from the South (USA) so I just...

I'm originally from the South (USA) so I just want to point out it's actually y'all (contraction of you all), not ya'll.

And for the record, y'all is NEVER, EVER singular.
Forum: Triathlon
11-16-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,042
Posted By VegasJen

Ironman 70.3

I'm doing it. Signed up for a 70.3 in Indian Wells, CA last night. It's just over two weeks away. I've been training continuously for the last two years, but I've never put together all of these...
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