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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-05-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5,469
Views: 3,923,798
Posted By daviddavieboy

Thank you, TBH I was planning on stripping it and...

Thank you, TBH I was planning on stripping it and painting it similar to the Van Rysel pro bike but still undecided. I have 2 other bikes on the go for paint ATM but this one is so fun to ride and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,147
Posted By daviddavieboy

I have a 4 sets of higher end wheels but they are...

I have a 4 sets of higher end wheels but they are older. Ultegras, HED Stinger 60s, Campy Bors 35s and a brand new set of Elite 50s. I ordered from their Ali Xpres site where they sell the lower end...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,468
Posted By daviddavieboy

I never tried helicopter tape but I assume it's...

I never tried helicopter tape but I assume it's the same as the clear tape from 3M( which is excellent). I tried the clear gorilla tape but found it hard to get bubbles out and it leaves a terrible...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,273
Posted By daviddavieboy

Not yet as they are about 400 miles away. Like I...

Not yet as they are about 400 miles away. Like I mentioned for the last week it has been fine after “adjusting” the battery contacts.

When I get back to them I am sure they will look after me as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-24, 01:58 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,273
Posted By daviddavieboy

I have 2 disc brake gravel bikes now. An old Trek...

I have 2 disc brake gravel bikes now. An old Trek 920 with TPR mechanical brakes, 160 rotors with metallic pads and a new SRAM Force AXS hydraulic setup with 140 rotors with stock pads. The TRP...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-24, 02:30 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,999
Posted By daviddavieboy

I agree. It took this inept monkey 2 tries to...

I agree. It took this inept monkey 2 tries to have my first successful tubeless setup. I converted my 4th bike now (one set is 28 conti on Bora 35s) and I have no complaints except the mess. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 5,447
Views: 882,557
Posted By daviddavieboy

About the biggest hill i have been up with a...

About the biggest hill i have been up with a paved road. Bar Harbor Maine.


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,799
Posted By daviddavieboy

This point may have me sold alone. I am in the...

This point may have me sold alone. I am in the habit of airing my tires every day but when I commute and come home in the evening the air loss is noticable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 05:18 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,799
Posted By daviddavieboy

LOL from the accounts of others here I would...

LOL from the accounts of others here I would think differently. From my experience so far with tubeless I will stick to them for now and keep the TPU for emergencies and latex in my other bikes....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-24, 03:05 AM
Replies: 3,628
Views: 1,018,629
Posted By daviddavieboy

Built/added one to the collection. 99% complete...

Built/added one to the collection. 99% complete and still getting dialed in. Still undecided on how my paint turned out and it might be a little big but I only have 500 km on it so far. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 02:48 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,799
Posted By daviddavieboy

From what I gleaned here I think I will stick...

From what I gleaned here I think I will stick with latex. Immediately patchable, easy to use, fast rolling and compatible with sealant. On top of that I am slow to change - heck I took me until last...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,202
Posted By daviddavieboy

Thanks for the advice but I am stuck using SRAM...

Thanks for the advice but I am stuck using SRAM cranksets. This bike has a t47 bb with a 86mm shell SRAM DUB AXS system 11-34 12 speed cassette and currently 30-43 crank. I am happy with the 30t on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-24, 02:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,202
Posted By daviddavieboy

I am trying to figure out my gearing as well. I...

I am trying to figure out my gearing as well. I built up a gravel bike with SRAM and currently using 30-43 chainrings and a 11-34 cassette (12s). My only issue is when on the road I sometimes running...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-18-24, 03:18 AM
Replies: 5,469
Views: 3,923,798
Posted By daviddavieboy

New frame up build, not sure I like how I painted...

New frame up build, not sure I like how I painted it - wanted something different. The head badge I made from a previous logo a LBS used a decade ago.

...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-18-24, 03:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,512
Posted By daviddavieboy

How many miles are people getting out of these...

How many miles are people getting out of these tires ? I ride mostly road and am attracted by the low RR. I have used sawtooth tires but they are HEAVY.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-24, 04:00 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,382
Posted By daviddavieboy

Why does this post make me self conscious about...

Why does this post make me self conscious about wanting a Pinarello Dogma now. I am even cautious about saying what it is made of /jk
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,778
Posted By daviddavieboy

Except that it's the free users that really ad...

Except that it's the free users that really ad value to that platform in the form of the data the user freely gives and the directed advertising the user if forced to see. Ad revenue is the golden...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 849
Posted By daviddavieboy

As far as I know no cycling shoe comes equipped...

As far as I know no cycling shoe comes equipped with cleats. My everyday shoes for the road are a older pair of Shimano r088 for bad weather, a pair of Bontrager Classique for nice days and Giro...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-25-23, 02:49 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,064
Posted By daviddavieboy

Wonderful picture ! I am so sick of snow and ice....

Wonderful picture ! I am so sick of snow and ice. Very tempted to take a summer only job so I can escape to a warmer climate for a few months a year.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 218,080
Posted By daviddavieboy

you just described me lol. My FTP is 250 as...

you just described me lol. My FTP is 250 as measured by my powertap but I weigh 235 lbs. I was 190 when covid hit and could never be my weight under control when I recovered.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 2,365
Views: 370,540
Posted By daviddavieboy

Caught me with the backwards tires LOL. These TL...

Caught me with the backwards tires LOL. These TL tires are set up tubeless and didn't want to re mount them because of the mess.

FWIW I didn't have much trouble mounting these. They were tight but...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2,365
Views: 370,540
Posted By daviddavieboy

I must say I am not a 'fan' of gold chains either...

I must say I am not a 'fan' of gold chains either but considering I paid $25 CDN for a genuine KMC 11 speed chain I can live with it for a few months. After that it can live on the trainer where it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2,365
Views: 370,540
Posted By daviddavieboy

Old picture - It has an SR compact crank on it...

Old picture - It has an SR compact crank on it now for the new year as well as a printed saddle.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-23, 05:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,979
Posted By daviddavieboy

HAHA I need to these days !

HAHA I need to these days !
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,979
Posted By daviddavieboy

I have a Mercier Formule in 971 that has cracked...

I have a Mercier Formule in 971 that has cracked at the top/seat tube junction. I still have it and cannot bring myself to part with it. The only other bike that has cracked was a chopper in the late...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-23, 02:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,370
Posted By daviddavieboy

I don't think this analogy would be helpful as...

I don't think this analogy would be helpful as teams get better or worse depending on the time of day LOL. Most brands (excluding box store bikes) will have a low end through high end versions of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 04:33 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 18,596
Posted By daviddavieboy

Can this be pinned at the top ? I just read 6...

Can this be pinned at the top ? I just read 6 pages to find this superbly accurate summery of the whole thread. People being bigoted toward others talking about a bigoted cartoon. No wonder the strip...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-23, 02:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,095
Posted By daviddavieboy

I missed that part about 12 speed only, The one I...

I missed that part about 12 speed only, The one I was thinking about was 11 speed Centaur and I believe the group was only available in 11 speed. On a positive note you could pick up an entire...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-23, 03:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,095
Posted By daviddavieboy

The certainty are. I use multiple wheelsets with...

The certainty are. I use multiple wheelsets with my Super Record bike with Shimano / Campagnolo cassettes and find no real difference. ie I have a set with a 105 cassette, another wheel with a power...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-23, 03:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,095
Posted By daviddavieboy

One little thing to keep in mind is if you go...

One little thing to keep in mind is if you go with a 11 or 12 speed group you have the option to pick up a wheelset with a shimano cassette or be able to swap out wheels if needed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 02:04 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 14,172
Posted By daviddavieboy

Seeing this thread reminded me I haven't had Bob...

Seeing this thread reminded me I haven't had Bob out for a spin this year. Must do today after work.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-01-23, 01:51 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 6,320
Posted By daviddavieboy

When I was in Jr High there was such a thing but...

When I was in Jr High there was such a thing but it was during PE. They taught basic handling skills, some maintenance and they even had an police officer explaining bike safety and rules of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-23, 03:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 582
Posted By daviddavieboy

I don't know if I would say unique as they are...

I don't know if I would say unique as they are just Campagnolo Record brand shifters of that era and are built and work slightly different than another brand as well as being completely rebuildable...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-23, 02:08 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,375
Posted By daviddavieboy

I traditionally used a 175 and this year switched...

I traditionally used a 175 and this year switched to a 170. I was experiencing pain in my hip flexors before and that has almost vanished. With some time I am hoping it will clear up entirely.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-23, 01:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 632
Posted By daviddavieboy

something like these ? ...

something like these ?


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-23, 01:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 582
Posted By daviddavieboy

That part of the lever (shift paddle) is readily...

That part of the lever (shift paddle) is readily available and easy to replace. A STI shifter will work fine as well as it only runs the Front Derailleur if you choose to go that route. I have many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,796
Posted By daviddavieboy

Although I do have a 80's SR group on a Moser and...

Although I do have a 80's SR group on a Moser and it is wonderful to ride as well as keeping up performance wise on 'b' group rides I partake in, the Record I was thinking of is the version from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-23, 04:20 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,796
Posted By daviddavieboy

This thread could possibly be one of the most...

This thread could possibly be one of the most opinionated (in a good way) of ay on BF. Personally I have bikes that are an investment as well as daily riding. On the investment side the best of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-23, 04:01 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,541
Posted By daviddavieboy

I would say no as well. I have a Trek 920 and...

I would say no as well. I have a Trek 920 and when I use 2.8" tires aired down is is very smooth off road. It is only when I am descending a little too fast that it gets rough and sus would help. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-21-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3,628
Views: 1,018,629
Posted By daviddavieboy

Username checks out. lol

Username checks out. lol
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-23, 05:23 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,444
Posted By daviddavieboy

Totally agree with this. I seen Lemond have a...

Totally agree with this. I seen Lemond have a couple apparently amazing 'comebacks' from injury that seemed too good to be true. There was a norm BITD for popping pills going back many decades...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-21-23, 04:57 AM
Replies: 3,628
Views: 1,018,629
Posted By daviddavieboy

Just to be clear it is the bicycle I ride and not...

Just to be clear it is the bicycle I ride and not the critter.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-23, 01:36 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,830
Posted By daviddavieboy

I do understand their point. As I am older I find...

I do understand their point. As I am older I find myself raising my bars a bit , The days of slamming my stem are gone in favor of flipping the stem up. On good days I can still ride ride long...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-23, 01:25 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,227
Posted By daviddavieboy

My first bout was in March of 2020 and I was sick...

My first bout was in March of 2020 and I was sick for about a week. I was (what I thought) very fit with a FTP of around 300 and did various events throughout the year. Once I 'recovered' I could not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-23, 04:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 892
Posted By daviddavieboy

I have a set similar on a Trek 920 that has seen...

I have a set similar on a Trek 920 that has seen thousands of off road miles although I use a different tire (that is slightly too wide). As far as your title of gravel on road wheels I don't shy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-23, 04:00 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,130
Posted By daviddavieboy

Spinergy Rev-x wheels surely have a reputation....

Spinergy Rev-x wheels surely have a reputation. Not necessarily vintage but they are considered a classic now.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,964
Posted By daviddavieboy

I certainly is a personal thing. Unfortunately...

I certainly is a personal thing. Unfortunately what I was expecting when making the purchase was something akin to the leather version which it was not. As far as longevity is concerned I am not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 03:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,970
Posted By daviddavieboy

Who's opinion to what is vulgar matters ? - yours...

Who's opinion to what is vulgar matters ? - yours ? The English language is ever evolving and what may be considered vulgar at one time may not be in another. The issue should ride when / if there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-23, 02:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,964
Posted By daviddavieboy

I have had a Brooks Cambium (C-17) for about 5...

I have had a Brooks Cambium (C-17) for about 5 years and I am NOT happy with it. Firstly I can only get about 1-2 hours on it before the saddle becomes a ass hatchet. I tried in for a trainer saddle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-23, 02:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,431
Posted By daviddavieboy

I thought as well but it I am sure I saw it in...

I thought as well but it I am sure I saw it in the instructions when I bought it. After all it comes with a mount to attach it to the laces.
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