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Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,012
Posted By ArgoMan

May 3, 2003. A guy named Frank from South Jersey...

May 3, 2003. A guy named Frank from South Jersey started the trend.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By ArgoMan

Guys (and gals), bad news! The Ultegra crankset I...

Guys (and gals), bad news! The Ultegra crankset I have is defective! I got it "barely used" for a great price, and it clearly has some delamination. I'll see if I can address it with Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks all. I think I'll just get the Ultegra. I...

Thanks all. I think I'll just get the Ultegra. I can't imagine that the DA BB will give me any significant advantage anyhow. Save myself the trouble!
Forum: Triathlon
05-24-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,328
Posted By ArgoMan

I won't buy anything from REI. Always overpriced...

I won't buy anything from REI. Always overpriced and you can always find the same products for less at other places.
Forum: Triathlon
05-24-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,328
Posted By ArgoMan

This is my helmet:...

This is my helmet: https://www.bellhelmets.com/bike/p/formula-mips-road-bike-helmet/100000000300000083.html

I got it for $50, new. I think because of the cheesy camouflage pattern. Virginia Tech...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By ArgoMan

This is a concern of mine. I'm setting up a TT...

This is a concern of mine. I'm setting up a TT bike. To that end, I didn't want to go larger than a 10-speed cassette. Following that thinking, I purchased a Tiagra 4700 RD. It's designed for...
Forum: Triathlon
05-24-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,328
Posted By ArgoMan

Wear whatever you have. Serious. Unless it's one...

Wear whatever you have. Serious. Unless it's one of those old German WWI helmets with the spike on top, that I see some Harley guys wearing. If you get into it, then seek out a more aero helmet....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks, Vegan (I just noted the "Clark W....

Thanks, Vegan (I just noted the "Clark W. Griswold" name...best Christmas movie of all time!) The crank is new and Shimano has a guide online to determine if it's one of the affected cranks. If so,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 287
Posted By ArgoMan

Mixing Components, DA BB and Ultegra crank...

Hey all. I was going to get a new Shimano R9100 BB (Dura Ace), but I have a new Ultegra R8000 crank. Are they compatible? Maybe I should just get the Ultergra BB?

Also, in researching this issue...
Forum: Triathlon
05-23-24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,328
Posted By ArgoMan

Looks like a carbon frame, which should be well...

Looks like a carbon frame, which should be well made, being Giant. Good front forks, also carbon. Already set up as a TT bike, with the Bull Horn base bar and aeros. Mavic Ksyrium SL wheels. They're...
Forum: Triathlon
05-23-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,328
Posted By ArgoMan

TX! I was just thinking about you this morning...

TX! I was just thinking about you this morning while shaving! I said to myself, "I wonder if TX found a bike yet?"

As for the bikes, the Bianchi is "okay", but overpriced. The Via Nirone is entry...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 304
Posted By ArgoMan

I typically cruise using a 50T chainring and the...

I typically cruise using a 50T chainring and the 14 or 15 rear cogs. My speeds average at least 24-25 mph on the aero bars, on flat roads in non-windy conditions. But that's relying on a crappy...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 304
Posted By ArgoMan

All very good observations. I went to a 1x...

All very good observations. I went to a 1x because I had never used the smaller ring in several years. Heck, I can only recall one time where I used the largest rear cog. And I would experience FD...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 304
Posted By ArgoMan

True, even in my case (I'm not "hardcore", just...

True, even in my case (I'm not "hardcore", just beginning.) I have a 12x25, 9 speed set up that works really well. I typically only use 3 cogs, and never have any cross-chaining issues. This is one...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 304
Posted By ArgoMan

Wow, I didn't even know such a thing existed....

Wow, I didn't even know such a thing existed. Thank you! But by looking at a few, it seems that such calculators are somewhat confusing. I'll give it a shot.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 11:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 304
Posted By ArgoMan

1x Chainring and 12x23 Cassette

Hey all. So, I am going with a 12-23 cassette (10 speed) on my new TT build. I ride mostly flat areas. To that end, I have inched very close to installing a 1x chainring. I have an Ultegra R8000...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By ArgoMan

Yes, I have DA on my main TT training bike and it...

Yes, I have DA on my main TT training bike and it works really well with a 9-speed cassette, in friction mode. The set of shifters was really reasonably priced also, new. They'll likely outlast me,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 156
Posted By ArgoMan

This. That's basically what it comes down to, I...

This. That's basically what it comes down to, I think. Actually, I saw an old thread that I started about this same topic and it appears that the best modern choice is probably a short cage Tiagra....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 156
Posted By ArgoMan

Rear Derailleur suggestions??

Hey all. Any suggestions on a rear derailleur for my new TT build? I'm going with a Shimano 11-25, 10 speed cassette. I'll only be using friction mode for shifting. I might go with an 11-23. Thanks...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 163
Posted By ArgoMan

thanks! That was my thought. Just wanted to be...

thanks! That was my thought. Just wanted to be sure. On a related note, do you know if the older Dura Ace 7700/7800 accommodate 28mm tires?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 3,850
Posted By ArgoMan

I'm sorry, but I've come to th je conclusion that...

I'm sorry, but I've come to th je conclusion that tomato coupe may be the greatest human to ever breathe....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 163
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks. I only measured the front. So, I...

Thanks. I only measured the front. So, I reference the front rim brake, which mounts to the upper fork. The bolt has to be at least 2 1/8 inches long to pass completely through the fork. I'm building...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks! I've seen lots of really good condition...

Thanks! I've seen lots of really good condition DA's in that series range on Ebay. My concern is the clearance. I like to ride 28mm tires and don't know if any of those DAs provide sufficient...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 925
Posted By ArgoMan

I never eat in the morning before working out....

I never eat in the morning before working out. Whether the bike, run, swim, or weights. Nothing like coming off an evening fast and working hard on an empty stomach. It forces us, generally speaking,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 3,850
Posted By ArgoMan

This presentation about wood rims reminds me of...

This presentation about wood rims reminds me of what the great Mark Rippetoe said about homemade wood power racks. Rippetoe is a strength training coach and the power rack is an excellent tool for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 163
Posted By ArgoMan

Rim/Caliper Brake bolt length

Hey all. I'm about to purchase a set of 105 BR R7000 rim brakes for my new build. I measured the frame to see how long the bolt has to be; that being the long bolt that connects the caliper to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By ArgoMan

Oh, I see that now. Silly me.

Oh, I see that now. Silly me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 02:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks Smelly....you've always been so helpful....

Thanks Smelly....you've always been so helpful. I'm very appreciative.

Do you have an opinion on the Shimano R7010 105's? I can get a like-new set on the cheap.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By ArgoMan

That's basically my concern. I can get a good...

That's basically my concern. I can get a good used set of Ultegras for a few bucks more than 105's, or even more for Tiagras. I think I'll just go with 105's Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By ArgoMan

Shimano Rim Brakes

Hey all. Is there really any noticeable difference in the various Shimano rim brake hierarchy. I'm sure that Dura Ace brakes are much better than Claris, but is there really any significance...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By ArgoMan

Okay, getting lots of good info here. Just...

Okay, getting lots of good info here. Just checked my little "stash" of parts and found that I have a brand new Dura Ace bar end shifter for the FD. Just need a shifter for the RD. Like I said, I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By ArgoMan

Boom! Thank you! That's why I come here. But why...

Boom! Thank you! That's why I come here. But why do you think the Sora will be more forgiving?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks delbiker! So, do you think I'm making a...

Thanks delbiker! So, do you think I'm making a big nothing burger out of not wanting to go larger than a 10-cassette? I have access to a 10-speed shifter that I can keep in friction and use on an 11....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 153
Posted By ArgoMan

Front Derailleur Question

So, I'm building a new TT bike. And I've been asking quite a few questions (sorry for being such a pest!) But now I have a FD question.

I took a Sora FD off a bike that I converted to a 1x9. Prior...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks KCT. So my theory is that if I use a bar...

Thanks KCT. So my theory is that if I use a bar end in friction, I'm probably not going to want a RD with more than 10 cogs. The reason is as you point out: the cogs are closer together and your...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By ArgoMan

Yes, thank you. I have a bar end that can use...

Yes, thank you. I have a bar end that can use both index and friction. As I understand it, if I use the shifter in index mode, it must correlate to the numver of cogs in my RD. So, if my shifter is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By ArgoMan

Bar End Shifter Inquiry...

Hey all. I have a bar end shifter question. Can I use a shifter designated as a "10-speed shifter" in friction mode with either a 9-speed or 11-speed cassette? I'm building a TT bike and I want to...
Forum: Triathlon
05-13-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,328
Posted By ArgoMan

I think Jen is correct about the 165's. In fact,...

I think Jen is correct about the 165's. In fact, I've decided to go with 165's on my TT build. But with that said, I really don't think it will matter in the long run. I think I really like this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 298
Posted By ArgoMan

Yes, that's exactly what has been installed into...

Yes, that's exactly what has been installed into my BB. So, I can obtain any standard "English" BB, correct? Do I have to get the exact length, or are they all basically adjustable between 6mm and...
Forum: Triathlon
05-13-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,328
Posted By ArgoMan

TX here's my suggestion: get a decent road bike...

TX here's my suggestion: get a decent road bike and throw some Zipp Vuka aero bars on them. A little pricey, but I have a set and their adjustable and solid. Any road bike will do, Try to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 298
Posted By ArgoMan

Thank you. I think that's it. I'll check and post...

Thank you. I think that's it. I'll check and post a photo to be sure.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 298
Posted By ArgoMan

BB30 Confusion

Hey all, I'm not a mechanic, so I hope you all don't mind me coming to this forum for a little direction. I bought a Cannondale Slice for a TT build and it's marked to take Cannondale's proprietary...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 298
Posted By ArgoMan

BB30 Confused and Need Help!!

Hey all. Need help with a BB issue. I bought a Cannondale Slice for a TT build and it's marked to take Cannondale's proprietary BB30. I thought the BB30 is a press-fit BB. Yet the frame's BB has...
Forum: Triathlon
05-12-24, 09:08 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,328
Posted By ArgoMan

TX, I like to look at the top tube length to...

TX, I like to look at the top tube length to determine the correct size. My BD bike is a 56 and I'm 5'8. It's too big! But I modified it with a very small stem and short reach bars, and it works...
Forum: Triathlon
05-11-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,328
Posted By ArgoMan

Those BD bikes are fine, from my experience. My...

Those BD bikes are fine, from my experience. My main trainer is a BD Motobecane Record. High quality aluminum frame, very well made. But, I have greatly modified it. The entire bike was upgraded,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 252
Posted By ArgoMan

Yeah, that's a concern. The seller is the...

Yeah, that's a concern. The seller is the original purchaser. He has the original paperwork.He states that they have less than 1000 km on them, no crashes, mostly on a trainer. They look very nice....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,478
Posted By ArgoMan

I think you're the only person who got that. You...

I think you're the only person who got that. You made my day! ;)

Quick side question...anyone know if the Mavic SSC Carbon Cosmics fit 28 mm tires (or "tyres".) The wheelset is a few years old.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 252
Posted By ArgoMan

Mavic SSC Cosmic Carbon CX01

Hey all, need some quick opinions. I have an opportunity to purchase a set of Mavic SSC Cosmic Carbons with the aero CX01 spokes for about $550. No crashes, less than 1000 miles on them. Really great...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,478
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks, Chaad. The Corsa is a 28 only, correct?...

Thanks, Chaad. The Corsa is a 28 only, correct? Great chart. I see several 26mm on there. That seems like an odd size. A few 23's. Do you recall those super narrow 18mm tires? It seems like they be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,478
Posted By ArgoMan

25mm vs. 28mm....for speed

Hey all. This topic has probably been hammered to near lifelessness, but I'd like some perspective as it relates to my intended application. I'm building a TT bike and will be looking at new wheels....
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