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Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,204
Posted By vespasianus

Merida is not mostly owned by Specialized....

Merida is not mostly owned by Specialized. Specialized is mostly owned by Merida. Also, what are your qualification to know the ins and out of the Chinese bike market?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,204
Posted By vespasianus

Pretty sure bet you have never been to China....

Pretty sure bet you have never been to China. Everything can and will be faked - from sugar that is 1/5th flour to fake Ferrari's and entire fake Apple Stores. We make test strips to detect a viral...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5,474
Views: 3,981,938
Posted By vespasianus

That did not answer my question.

That did not answer my question.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-24, 04:30 AM
Replies: 5,474
Views: 3,981,938
Posted By vespasianus

Why not?

Why not?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,831
Posted By vespasianus

Yeah, I have observed weird things a number of...

Yeah, I have observed weird things a number of times with Campagnolo stuff. I see lots of Shimano cables shoved into Campag systems - that don't work and cause damage. I have seen many a shifter with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-24, 07:18 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,831
Posted By vespasianus

Read what I wrote. Read it. You are almost...

Read what I wrote. Read it. You are almost proving my point.

But you have a point. I have helped several bike shops set up EKAR because their mechanics did not understand what the penultimate cog...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-24, 06:04 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,831
Posted By vespasianus

Like I said, I am convinced that the majority of...

Like I said, I am convinced that the majority of issues people have with Campagnolo are all user error. And the using a Campagnolo cassette and chain is just quieter. Does not shift that much...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,831
Posted By vespasianus

I think you need to read what was said regarding...

I think you need to read what was said regarding the cables. There is a night and day difference between the maximum smoothness cables, that are required for the 12 and 13 speed drivetrains, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,831
Posted By vespasianus

Just built up my third bike with EKAR. All shift...

Just built up my third bike with EKAR. All shift perfectly fine and are rock solid. I bet your RD is not aligned.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2,146
Views: 592,472
Posted By vespasianus

That works with Ekar?

That works with Ekar?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-24, 04:33 AM
Replies: 2,146
Views: 592,472
Posted By vespasianus

Very nice. What is that crank?

Very nice. What is that crank?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,831
Posted By vespasianus

Please let me know the name of your bike shop, I...

Please let me know the name of your bike shop, I want to make sure to never go there.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,831
Posted By vespasianus

Yeah, that is typical Shimano stuff. People rave...

Yeah, that is typical Shimano stuff. People rave and say that 105 is as good as anything out there but it is garbage. I would not run Shimano mechanical if you paid me. Di2 is worlds better.

On...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,831
Posted By vespasianus

My issue with anything electronic or even...

My issue with anything electronic or even wireless with a 1X system is that the cost is crazy, the weight is crazy, and all you are doing is replacing a single cable which honestly works very darn...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,831
Posted By vespasianus

Maybe it is the level but the force axs stuff I...

Maybe it is the level but the force axs stuff I have is much slower than either mechanical or di2. The benefit is that it shifts whenever and is never something that slows you down - but it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 12,831
Posted By vespasianus

I made the switch to Campagnolo about 5 years ago...

I made the switch to Campagnolo about 5 years ago and can't believe how much I like it. With that said, the "traditional" thumb lever needs to be replaced with the version on EKAR. It just works...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 8,839
Posted By vespasianus

Man, these boards have the greatest threads! ...

Man, these boards have the greatest threads!

Reminds about this guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvjkEW8FHME
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,666
Posted By vespasianus

Le gravel est la forme originelle du cyclisme.

Le gravel est la forme originelle du cyclisme.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 453
Posted By vespasianus

Well, that implies the cable is not attached...

Well, that implies the cable is not attached properly.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 04:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 453
Posted By vespasianus

Is there cable pull? It sounds like the cable is...

Is there cable pull? It sounds like the cable is not in the right way. Did you make sure not to use a ferrule at the end of the cable that goes into the shifter?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

I am starting to believe this. The race data does...

I am starting to believe this. The race data does make that point pretty clear.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

What the heck are you talking about?

What the heck are you talking about?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

Well, the 20K is my point. ...

Well, the 20K is my point.

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

But if "faster" is the definition, how much...

But if "faster" is the definition, how much faster are they really? And I don't consider anything done by places like GCN "science". And lacking anything real, in terms of science, I fall back on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

I have a bio tech company that manufactures kits...

I have a bio tech company that manufactures kits in China. I would say they are still years behind us. Shockingly so. There are places that are doing great stuff but for most of the day to day stuff...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

Not using triathletes as a measure of anything....

Not using triathletes as a measure of anything. Only look at one race. One race. Iron Man Kona. That is the key. They have used the same road course since the beginning. Not many races can say that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 01:31 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

Carbon mountain bikes have become heavy as crap....

Carbon mountain bikes have become heavy as crap. My Ripley frame is over 3kg and the entire bike is 30lbs. I love that bike though - weight is pretty much irrelevant for a bikes performance.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

I would agree that carbon frames are lighter but...

I would agree that carbon frames are lighter but not sure what I would say anything else. Those old carbon bike were built like tanks. Performance? Quality?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

Some bike prices from 2001. ...

Some bike prices from 2001.
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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,721
Posted By vespasianus

I have an old 5-spot that I have rebuilt and have...

I have an old 5-spot that I have rebuilt and have started riding that on most of my trails. Trails have not gotten harder but much easier and the bikes have become almost too good. My Ripley is so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,785
Posted By vespasianus

In the 90's I lived in Oxford, England. I would...

In the 90's I lived in Oxford, England. I would ride my mountain bike down to a place called Watlington about 15 miles away. I got a flat and my spare tube also went flat. Had to walk back home. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,956
Posted By vespasianus

This is gorgeous! Daccordi is still in business...

This is gorgeous! Daccordi is still in business and makes custom carbon and steel bikes at really good prices! And many are still hand made by the old man himself.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-28-24, 06:50 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

I have been looking a lot at the Iron Man Kona as...

I have been looking a lot at the Iron Man Kona as that is a race that has had the same basic bike route (with some exceptions) over 40 years. Bikes of course have evolved significantly and a full...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

Larry?

Larry?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

Of course and specialized should sell them at...

Of course and specialized should sell them at what the market dictates.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

But something like an S-Works with Durace was...

But something like an S-Works with Durace was $4300 in 2001. Would be about $7500 today. Inflation does not get you to $15,000.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

One, yes, when I go to NICA events, I am blown...

One, yes, when I go to NICA events, I am blown away at the great bikes -purchased by wealthy parents.

But go to any modern gravel event or even any of the gran Fondo's or Crit races, and there are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

Yup, the free market. Companies are selling bikes...

Yup, the free market. Companies are selling bikes at the prices people will pay.

Old rich people are they only ones riding bikes and honestly, when we all stop, the bike industry in the USA is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 30,342
Posted By vespasianus

I used to go to China a lot before 2020 and would...

I used to go to China a lot before 2020 and would be offered carbon bikes for 2000-3000 yuan - most of these were labeled as American branded bikes (I mentioned this for years and people were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 10,123
Posted By vespasianus

Yes, a new bike can be a lot more fun. If you are...

Yes, a new bike can be a lot more fun. If you are not racing, buy a bike that fits and is comfortable. That will really make a huge difference.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-02-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,081
Posted By vespasianus

Recently purchased a Diverge STR and had the...

Recently purchased a Diverge STR and had the exact same thoughts as you. Stupid, heavy, gimmick that served no purpose. That was before riding it.

Shop let us demo the bike for the day and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,514
Posted By vespasianus

Suspension designs such as the DW link and VPP...

Suspension designs such as the DW link and VPP were designed to give similar performance in all front chainring as compared to other systems. The HL could be tuned great in a single ring, but would...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,514
Posted By vespasianus

I have never liked mechanical 105. Flimsy level...

I have never liked mechanical 105. Flimsy level feel and significant force needed to shift the front chainring. In my mind, Di2 is a major improvement over mechanical 105.

1x was developed for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-23, 06:03 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,514
Posted By vespasianus

I have found SRAM to shift a bit slower than...

I have found SRAM to shift a bit slower than Shimano. But nothing to really care about but I have found that Shimano's system works well.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-09-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,248
Posted By vespasianus

LOL. I recommend spending less time doing what...

LOL. I recommend spending less time doing what you are currently doing and more time actually riding a bike. Try it, it is fun - unless it is a stiff Aluminum bike. :deadhorse2:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-08-23, 12:08 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,248
Posted By vespasianus

Classic bikeforum thread. God love this site. The...

Classic bikeforum thread. God love this site. The most comical thing is the statement that the "science" shows, with the science being single report from a web-site called "Cycling About".
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 29,562
Posted By vespasianus

And has very different properties, so there is...

And has very different properties, so there is that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-02-23, 05:09 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,843
Posted By vespasianus

Your title right here. I think most people are...

Your title right here. I think most people are just plain stupid and cyclists count among the stupid.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-26-23, 07:43 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,066
Posted By vespasianus

Even a 5 year old should understand that killing...

Even a 5 year old should understand that killing is wrong. Brain development is one thing but murder is another...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-22-23, 08:48 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,066
Posted By vespasianus

What the hell is wrong with people. I know as a...

What the hell is wrong with people. I know as a nation, we are getting stupider but this is ridiculous.
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