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Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,333
Posted By chaadster

One thing you can see in the comparo pics above...

One thing you can see in the comparo pics above is that the Road has a wider tread face than the Race, so I’d guess that the Road measures wider due to the tread thickness pushing out to the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 448
Posted By chaadster

Tires mounting difficulty depends on the tire/rim...

Tires mounting difficulty depends on the tire/rim combo. Some combos lock in tight, some are hard to mount, some are easy on/off…it just depends on the way the rim and tires interface.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 462
Posted By chaadster

This SRS at $4.3k MSRP doesn’t seem ludicrously...

This SRS at $4.3k MSRP doesn’t seem ludicrously priced to me; isn’t that the same as current Dura Ace? If SR WRL is supposed to the absolute top of the market, then SRS is priced right at DA level,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By chaadster

I have the Sladda trailer, which is a pretty...

I have the Sladda trailer, which is a pretty handy piece of kit. Did it go away at the same time as the bike?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By chaadster

I can’t remember if I read it in the user manual,...

I can’t remember if I read it in the user manual, but I have heard those RideNow stickers are to prevent rattling, although I’ve no idea how that’d work. I’d presume rattling is from the valve stem...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By chaadster

I’ve had many successes patching TPU, some...

I’ve had many successes patching TPU, some lasting +2 years, as well as a couple of failures.

As in all things, there are differences…between TPU material formulations, between isopropyl alcohol...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,938
Posted By chaadster

I have been a Lezyne Road Drive devotee for a...

I have been a Lezyne Road Drive devotee for a decade, the size M ones. They look tidy, are light, and quality-built. I very much like the reliable hose solution; the pumping ergonomics are much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,020
Posted By chaadster

1. Pneumatic clincher tires 2. Freewheel 3....

1. Pneumatic clincher tires
2. Freewheel
3. derailleurs
4. Rubber block rim brakes
5. Monocoque carbon fiber frames
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,072
Posted By chaadster

Yeah, it’s hard to guess because of all the...

Yeah, it’s hard to guess because of all the variables, but I’m going with 15-20mins of an hour-long open road ride.

I do mostly group riding, and I’m frankly fat, so I’m very conscious of how I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-24, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 775
Posted By chaadster

I use the vacuum-walled Elite Deboyo Race...

I use the vacuum-walled Elite Deboyo Race stainless bottle in the winter with Elite Custom Race cages. Easy in/out, secure, and quiet.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,286
Posted By chaadster

For real. In their other thread:

For real. In their other thread:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 15,573
Posted By chaadster

These, both 23mm at 105psi, and 28mm at 85psi or...

These, both 23mm at 105psi, and 28mm at 85psi or so. The Aerothans were in 35mm at 53psi and 42mm at 48psi, IIRC.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 15,573
Posted By chaadster

I've got a previously inflated, installed, and...

I've got a previously inflated, installed, and ridden RideNow 35g tube in my garage as well as a brand new in package. As I said, in my experience, it's just not true:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 15,573
Posted By chaadster

That is not true...not in my exprience with...

That is not true...not in my exprience with Aerothan and RideNow TPU.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-24, 05:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,286
Posted By chaadster

This is the issue. You need taller gearing so...

This is the issue. You need taller gearing so you can pedal the flats with lower cadence and higher torque.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 752
Posted By chaadster

Even if the latex tubes aren’t the core problem—...

Even if the latex tubes aren’t the core problem— which you’re saying was improper tire pressure— the latex tubes aren’t helping solve the problem because they lose pressure quickly, and you’re also...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 752
Posted By chaadster

Not all latex tubes are the same, nor are all TPU...

Not all latex tubes are the same, nor are all TPU tubes the same, but most of the major manufacturers and indie tests I’ve seen say that TPU has the same or lower rolling resistance than lightweight...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 752
Posted By chaadster

There are probably a couple of things going on...

There are probably a couple of things going on there. First is that latex tubes leak air and thus lose pressure very rapidly. If, say, you aired up on Friday evening for a Saturday morning ride,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,750
Posted By chaadster

Yeah, the Concentric mounts should keep the Varia...

Yeah, the Concentric mounts should keep the Varia held securely over the rough stuff, but I wonder how solid those feel when twisting the radar on and off? The cantilevered design looks to vector...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-24, 08:48 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,750
Posted By chaadster

I was eager to ditch the Garmin hard mount on my...

I was eager to ditch the Garmin hard mount on my gravel bike in favor of a Neat, and in my haste, accidentally ordered the round 27.2mm for Bryton Gardia radars.

The mounts cannot be converted (at...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-24, 04:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,955
Posted By chaadster

scmrak take a look at the Bryton 420, which iis...

scmrak take a look at the Bryton 420, which iis $100. Bryton are a reliable, mainstream brand, and while the 420 is fully featured (e.g. with nav), it’s well priced.

I don’t know anything about...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 784
Posted By chaadster

I’ve been enjoying Ritchey Alpine JB WCS and can...

I’ve been enjoying Ritchey Alpine JB WCS and can recommend those for all-road riding. I replaced some Herse 35mm Extralight casing slicks with the Alpine 35mm, and while there has probably been a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,886
Posted By chaadster

Not following your rationale here at all. Chorus...

Not following your rationale here at all. Chorus 11 speed was not only a lot better looking than 10spd, it was also fully modern, using Ultra Torque instead of square taper BB, skeletonized brakes,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-01-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By chaadster

The EVO1700 does have wireless remote designed to...

The EVO1700 does have wireless remote designed to be strapped to the bars which allows quick, one-click switching between cut-off and flood modes. I think that’s pretty nice and definitely more...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-30-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By chaadster

Having ridden with it a bit, one thing that...

Having ridden with it a bit, one thing that stands out to me as worth mentioning is that the beam is very shaped, and the cut-off is not only sharp at the top of the beam, but also at the edges, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 8,567
Posted By chaadster

Ah, I was looking at the wrong GravelKing model....

Ah, I was looking at the wrong GravelKing model. However, the list above does not appear current. The current Panaracer site does not list a weight for the new 2024 Slick 35mm, but does list the 2024...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-24, 07:54 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 8,567
Posted By chaadster

Wow, lighter? That’s a great, big, huge surprise...

Wow, lighter? That’s a great, big, huge surprise given the published weights by each manufacturer, which should put the Herse Extralight casings well clear of GravelKings. For example, my Bon Jon...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-24, 01:38 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 8,567
Posted By chaadster

I just recently threw in the towel on some Herse...

I just recently threw in the towel on some Herse Extralights which I couldn’t get running tubeless and so ran TPU tubed. I replaced them with true tubeless Ritchey Alpine JB, and I’m so glad about...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-24, 03:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By chaadster

Having ridden these a bit now and on varied...

Having ridden these a bit now and on varied surfaces, I’m actually diggin’ them! They roll fast and easy on pavement, and are quite stable on gravel, tracking with more surety than the slick Herse...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,861
Posted By chaadster

I like the “streamliner” panniers and trunk!

I like the “streamliner” panniers and trunk!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,090
Posted By chaadster

Tour Magazine tests stiffness (in Nm) of frames...

Tour Magazine tests stiffness (in Nm) of frames at BB and headset, as well as fork and seatpost stiffness. It's a German language mag, but they've been doing testing for years and you can find many...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,861
Posted By chaadster

I think what’s going on here is that nerdy is...

I think what’s going on here is that nerdy is about the bike, not the rack. A rack doesn’t make a cool bike look nerdy.

Ultimately, “nerdy” is a matter of taste. I’ve gotten lots of compliments...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-24, 11:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,090
Posted By chaadster

Yes, carbon fiber handlebars and forks attenuate...

Yes, carbon fiber handlebars and forks attenuate vibrations, so they feel softer and more smooth-riding than steel or aluminum. Whether that’ll make a meaningful difference vis-a-vis the OP’s...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-24-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By chaadster

a couple of on-bike pics: ...

a couple of on-bike pics:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3335_f1801a7fdcc16f891f5e67e70e4b8778f2fe5065.jpeg...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-24-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By chaadster

Here’s a quick vid showing the difference between...

Here’s a quick vid showing the difference between EVO1700’s cut-off and wide beams:

https://youtube.com/shorts/BJ2cggTvnPI?si=YcdicFwtx0XZn1ay
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-24-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,965
Posted By chaadster

Yes, as hammond9705 said, it will run while...

Yes, as hammond9705 said, it will run while charging. I have verified this myself as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-24, 02:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,544
Posted By chaadster

Yes, they are BPA-free bottles.

Yes, they are BPA-free bottles.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,544
Posted By chaadster

I’ve done another two rides with these, and it...

I’ve done another two rides with these, and it looks like they’ll be staying! My big concern was hitting the relatively narrow narrow cage while in flight, but it has gone just fine, and the bottle...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-20-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By chaadster

masi61 what’s your thought on Challenge’s...

masi61 what’s your thought on Challenge’s handmade vs. vulcanized options, specifically in the context of tubeless?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-20-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By chaadster

By way of follow-up, the Alpines are true...

By way of follow-up, the Alpines are true tubeless, which is to say they hold pressure without sealant. 2 days, and pressure is still good. FWIW; it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to run without...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-19-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By chaadster

Thanks! I've never used Challenge and often...

Thanks! I've never used Challenge and often forget about them. I'll take a look!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-19-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,299
Posted By chaadster

Oh? It's not as handy it seems?

Oh? It's not as handy it seems?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-19-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By chaadster

Yeah, probably. Vittoria Terreno Zero 37mm...

Yeah, probably. Vittoria Terreno Zero 37mm looks good, too, but comes with more weight yet, like 465g. Maybe I’m too hung up on weight…I dunno.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-19-24, 01:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By chaadster

Ritchey Alpine JB 35mm tubeless: first impressions

Stoked to ditch my tubes and get this bike back to tubeless after years of TPU tubed Herse 35mm Extralights, i chose another 35mm tire out of sheer curiosity, Ritchey Alpine JB. I hadn’t used...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-18-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,299
Posted By chaadster

Man, that’s a pretty high-tech rig! The level of...

Man, that’s a pretty high-tech rig! The level of systems integration seems market-leading! Congrats!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,886
Posted By chaadster

I assume you mean SR Wireless and not EPS? I...

I assume you mean SR Wireless and not EPS? I remember people said the same of SRAM AXS when it first came out. Some folks are just slow to warm to new designs, though it is true that the Campy RD...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 449
Posted By chaadster

Inflating tubes is like an addiction: just one...

Inflating tubes is like an addiction: just one more pump…

There have been a lot of claims made around here about supposed TPU failure modes, but not yet one about accidental overinflation, so that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 449
Posted By chaadster

[/size] That’s the part I think is just silly. ...

[/size]
That’s the part I think is just silly. It’s not any easier to overinflate, because overinflating a tube outside a tire is a *very* deliberate act, it’s not something which happens...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-24, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 449
Posted By chaadster

In normal use within the specified fitment range,...

In normal use within the specified fitment range, TPU returns to its original size, so moving up and down the specified tire fitment range is not a problem.

That is my experience with Aerothan...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 449
Posted By chaadster

First, I’m not a TPU fanboy. I appreciate things...

First, I’m not a TPU fanboy. I appreciate things that work, and TPU works better than butyl. For the same reasons, I’m stoked to be finally ditching the TPU tubes on my gravel bike in favor of...
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