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Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-22, 06:49 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By JohnJ80

Excellent! Enjoy.

Excellent! Enjoy.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-22, 06:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By rm -rf

If you run Di2 wiring, you want to handle the...

If you run Di2 wiring, you want to handle the noise from the cables banging around in the frame. It can get annoying. My bike came with Di2 installed, and the cable from the headset to the bottom...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-22, 11:53 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By Camilo

Just want to emphasize how easy the wireless...

Just want to emphasize how easy the wireless stuff is to install. I read up a lot about both Di2 GRX and AXS Etap and my conclusion was confirmed: the Di2 is absolutely doable, but the Etap is dead...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-22, 06:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By Ride215

I recently switch from 105 to Sram eTap AXS. As...

I recently switch from 105 to Sram eTap AXS. As others mentioned, you need a new Dub BB, freehub body (mine was $99) and DOT brake bleed kit. Because of part shortages, I have a mixture of Rival...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-22, 04:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By Ed Wiser

I just converted my Campagnolo C record bike to...

I just converted my Campagnolo C record bike to electronic shifting. It was so simple to do. Use the Archer electronic shifting system.

https://archercomponents.com/
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By tomato coupe

There are situations where buying eTap 11 is a...

There are situations where buying eTap 11 is a reasonable solution. So, you can stop repeating ... repeating ... repeating ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By JohnJ80

That was what surprised me and was the first...

That was what surprised me and was the first lesson learned. My first experience with converting a mechanical bike that would not allow internal routing. The Di2 solution was this kind of taping the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By DaveSSS

For the record, the axs flat top chain is...

For the record, the axs flat top chain is compatible with many other cranks and cassettes. I began using axs chains on my Campy 12 drivetrains long before switching to Force AXS shifters and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By Bald Paul

You have rim brakes, correct? If so, Rival is not...

You have rim brakes, correct? If so, Rival is not an option for you.Can I upgrade my rim brake bike to Rival eTap AXS?No, Rival eTap AXS is only offered in a flat mount disc brake option only. Both...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By GhostRider62

To pair older FD and RD to AXS, I had to do it...

To pair older FD and RD to AXS, I had to do it using an APP from SRAM

Realize that if the 11S FD breaks and you can't get a replacement, your alternative is 1X or buying a new AXS FD and RD. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-22, 06:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By Troul

I'm going to apply logic to this... What if...

I'm going to apply logic to this...

What if you bought a bicycle that came with a ready to go group set? Then happen to have an unfortunate event that damaged one (lets go with the RD) & could...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By JohnJ80

No, you just need to replace the free hub body on...

No, you just need to replace the free hub body on most hubs.



yep.



Wiring is easy until it's not. And it still take a lot longer and is quite a bit more complicated than with wireless...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-22, 07:55 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By Bald Paul

Think of it this way - you run the wiring and...

Think of it this way - you run the wiring and connect your components ONCE. I did the upgrade kit route from Merlin. Used some thin music wire from a hobby shop to snake the wiring through the frame....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-22, 05:53 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By phrantic09

You can probably just change the driver instead...

You can probably just change the driver instead of the whole hub which is probably like 90 bucks.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-22, 06:26 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By Troul

https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/rd-red-e-a2 ...

https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/rd-red-e-a2
Now forwards compatible with 12-speed RED and Force eTap AXS controllers and eTap AXS Blipbox

https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/eb-frc-d1...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-22, 12:33 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By scottydonald

Bike bought with mechanical Ultegra, right now am...

Bike bought with mechanical Ultegra, right now am getting DuraAce 12 speed put on the frame - can't wait!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-22, 10:55 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By veganbikes

I didn't upgrade I got it with the original bike...

I didn't upgrade I got it with the original bike but yeah Di2 has been fantastic I have had it now 5 years probably ish and no real issues.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-22, 07:25 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,143
Posted By Bald Paul

If your frame will accept internal wiring, it's...

If your frame will accept internal wiring, it's not really that bad of a job. You can get a Di2 "upgrade" kit: Shimano Ultegra R8050 Di2 11 Speed Gear Kit | Merlin Cycles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 933
Posted By rebel1916

I'm 80% sure he is in an incoherent rage about...

I'm 80% sure he is in an incoherent rage about ebikes, which he has apparently confused with electronic shifting
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-01-21, 05:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,910
Posted By Hit Factor

No, I did not. I move around on this saddle,...

No, I did not.

I move around on this saddle, depending on where I grip the handlebar.

You can always sell a lightly used saddle, no need to feel stuck. You might loose a couple bucks in the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-25-21, 05:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,910
Posted By Hit Factor

No numbness - that's what I was trying to solve. ...

No numbness - that's what I was trying to solve. Tipping the nose down and lowering the saddle were the last mechanical adjustments.

Standing up and taking the pressure off for 15-30 seconds...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-25-21, 04:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,910
Posted By Hit Factor

I still like the saddle, no plans on making a...

I still like the saddle, no plans on making a change. At the end of last season I was riding metric centuries. Old man winter is just now releasing his grip on Michigan, looking forward to riding...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-18-21, 10:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,071
Posted By CarGuy

I've been researching a bit and I've heard good...

I've been researching a bit and I've heard good things about SMP saddle. I also read that the SQlab range of saddles may be a cut above the SMP.

Check out SQlab saddles here...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-18-21, 06:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,071
Posted By brawlo

Modern saddle designs don't work the same way...

Modern saddle designs don't work the same way that old school traditional saddles work. They interact differently "down there". I'm 6'5" and when I was clocking up frequent 60-100km rides was in the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-16-21, 06:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,071
Posted By Alan Bikes

Great Tips!!! Also, check out these comfortable...

Great Tips!!! Also, check out these comfortable bike seats (https://bikesreviewed.com/gear/most-comfortable-bike-seat/) which helped me a lot and may work for others as well
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-15-21, 08:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,071
Posted By Dirk de Chablis

When you set up short nosed saddles, there's a...

When you set up short nosed saddles, there's a few thing you need to do. In an ideal world a saddle fit helps

1: measure your old saddle when it's on the bike, to where the width is 7cm and mark...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-21, 12:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,673
Posted By tgruendl

I am similar in weight and age - 47, about 120kg,...

I am similar in weight and age - 47, about 120kg, but over 2 meters, so my sitting bones are probably further apart than yours. I use a Specialized Power Arc Pro Elaston 155mm saddle. It has a cutout...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-04-21, 11:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,071
Posted By Antoine Zurfluh

Selle SMP ebike saddles are where it's at! ...

Selle SMP ebike saddles are where it's at!

I've tried the smaller saddles from Selle SMP available in the US and for me they are better than traditional (non-cut out) saddles. But, while on bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,673
Posted By primov8

I too favor saddles with huge cutouts. Since I've...

I too favor saddles with huge cutouts. Since I've been cycling, my go-to saddle was usually the Selle Italia Superflow. That has all changed now because the Fizik Vento Argo and Fizik Tempo (huge...
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