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Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 495
Posted By Jrasero

Good bike but $650 no way Roubaix in...

Good bike but $650 no way
Roubaix in endurance/relaxed geo
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-24, 07:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 731
Posted By Jrasero

power is relative and only matters if you...

power is relative and only matters if you concentrate on it. IMO it's a great training tool or for most people just another metric like cadence and speed that you review at the end of your ride or in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 647
Posted By Jrasero

Yes. For years used the quintessential GP5K...

Yes. For years used the quintessential GP5K which are some of the lighter tires out there. I am now in the process of switching both my bikes to tubeless and between the GP5000 S TR with sealant...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 21,395
Views: 5,300,350
Posted By Jrasero

When I built-up the bike I stupidly used the same...

When I built-up the bike I stupidly used the same gearing as on my aero bike and while I think the 48/35 10-33 is a great all around gearing for going fast and doing some climbing, my Aethos is being...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 21,395
Views: 5,300,350
Posted By Jrasero

Switched the gearing of my climbing bike from...

Switched the gearing of my climbing bike from 48/35 10-33 to 46/33 10-36

Force D2 Chainrings 46/33
Red E1 Chain
Red E1 10-36 Cassette
Silca 3D printed Titanium derailleur hanger
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 925
Posted By Jrasero

IMO seems like your current bike has a lot of...

IMO seems like your current bike has a lot of miles left granted it just needs a new bearing or a new wheel. If you are so hung up on the aesthetics of a matching wheelset, why don't you just get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 965
Posted By Jrasero

I also have had a bunch of Hunt wheels and while...

I also have had a bunch of Hunt wheels and while they do ship most of their wheels from the US their customer service is UK based, the wheels are designed in the UK but made in China, and for me I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 531
Posted By Jrasero

For the Domane specifically I don't think the SLR...

For the Domane specifically I don't think the SLR frame itself is worth it since it still weighs 1200g which in perspective a Specialized Roubaix SWORKS frame weighs 825g. Point being the Domane...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

Key word, Specialized "claims". I am not saying...

Key word, Specialized "claims". I am not saying there isn't any truth to this but there is a fine line between marketing and true engineering and with Specialized or the bike industries track record...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

The gentleman who claims to have ridden an Aethos...

The gentleman who claims to have ridden an Aethos and a knock-off and pronounced them to be identical in every regard ... Yeah. You believe what you want. That myth about factories making extras and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 708
Posted By Jrasero

TLR just means tubeless ready clincher thus yes...

TLR just means tubeless ready clincher thus yes you should be able to run a tube in it with the only downside being weight and maybe a touch of rolling resistance. TLR can be pretty tight to insure...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 965
Posted By Jrasero

At $1400-$1500 IMO the Winspace 2023 Hyper D45...

At $1400-$1500 IMO the Winspace 2023 Hyper D45 since after 10% coupon and FEDEX shipping they probably will come to $1450, carbon spokes, ceramic bearings, super stiff, and fairly light (D45 1420g). ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 07:24 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

I think it was a cracked rim bed

I think it was a cracked rim bed
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

My issue isn't whether you go big brand or direct...

My issue isn't whether you go big brand or direct to consumer Chinese but people are literally giving you takes on a bikes they have never road let alone probably seen. It be like a dentist giving...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

Again it doesn't matter if I examined the layup...

Again it doesn't matter if I examined the layup or if my friend and I cut up our frames to examine. The point is I actually have ridden the two bikes back to back and I know for certainty you have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

I am claiming this because I have seen and ridden...

I am claiming this because I have seen and ridden both. Once you are able to do that I will take what you are saying with more value but until then you just come off as an old head
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-24, 05:33 AM
Replies: 27,405
Views: 18,499,164
Posted By Jrasero

The Scott Foil is MY22 so the last gen and is a...

The Scott Foil is MY22 so the last gen and is a XS 49cm. I am 5'5" and 29" SOH and I could have taken a 47cm or 49cm but for the life of me I could never track down a 47cm let alone seen a Scott...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

Actually yes. I can say for certain you don't...

Actually yes. I can say for certain you don't have any of these bikes so you are 100% not qualified to give any quantifiable answer to this. There is a lot more to frame design than tube shape but...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

let me cut open my $3K frame to look at the weave...

let me cut open my $3K frame to look at the weave to examine the layup. Again none of you have seen or ridden a Sohtea let alone very few of you have ridden an Aethos. This is like someone giving...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 04:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

[QUOTE=NumbersGuy;23245127]In my humble opinion...

[QUOTE=NumbersGuy;23245127]In my humble opinion you have no facts and are the laughable part of the discussion. Just because two frames look almost the same means nothing other than the Chinese are...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 872
Posted By Jrasero

As some people pointed out chain dropping for...

As some people pointed out chain dropping for even Shimano isn't new. Yeah on Rival AXS I have had my fair share of chain drops but it's like mayb 1-2 a year at most. Force D2 has been much more...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 4,542
Posted By Jrasero

I mean welcome to 2024 there is such a thing...

I mean welcome to 2024 there is such a thing called disc brake carbon wheels
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

Well off the record the owner of Panda Podium...

Well off the record the owner of Panda Podium claims Big Rock is the manufacture who makes the Aethos for Specialized. Literally the Sohea is the same exact frame albeit slightly different hardware...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

The team frame, handlebars/stem, and FEDEX...

The team frame, handlebars/stem, and FEDEX shipping comes to $1968. I paid $3K for my Aethos Fact 10r frame alone and a SWORKS frame is $5K. Now $3600 you can't really build something that cheap but...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

To play devil's advocate if you buy any kind of...

To play devil's advocate if you buy any kind of Specialized you are just buying from a cooperated store since most Specialized dealers are now directly owned by them. Also the Roval wheels whether...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

There sure is! ...

There sure is!
https://www.pandapodium.cc/brand/bigrock/
If I was building again today I would just get the Sohea tema Edition since it basically is a one for one copy of the Aethos SWORKS at...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 4,542
Posted By Jrasero

So that's roughly 680 euro or $740 for a non...

So that's roughly 680 euro or $740 for a non modern set of wheels when in comparison you can by a direct to consumer Chinese set of modern wheels in the 9Velo LV35 V2 at 1209 for $800 or buy even a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 4,542
Posted By Jrasero

Sailboats also have this thing called wind which...

Sailboats also have this thing called wind which is free energy and us cyclists have legs. Your point is mute
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 4,542
Posted By Jrasero

Again no it's not false. You literally can get...

Again no it's not false. You literally can get Carbon fiber rims for the same price or a lot less and it weigh 250g less before building them up, plus if you were to buy a complete wheelset from a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 4,542
Posted By Jrasero

The issue is that a boat is very different than a...

The issue is that a boat is very different than a bike wheel and a boat has massive motors to move insane weight. There is a reason carbon isn't used widely in aquatics just ask the Titan...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 4,542
Posted By Jrasero

I mean those are pretty misleading numbers...

I mean those are pretty misleading numbers because the rims are 350g-450g each which is a pretty big difference but let's say it;s 375g each and 75 for nipples. Decent Sapim spokes are 220 grams...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 563
Posted By Jrasero

Happy birthday! As a New Yorker maybe I will run...

Happy birthday! As a New Yorker maybe I will run into you since I bike 9W
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 4,542
Posted By Jrasero

Strength is one thing but the issue is weight. ...

Strength is one thing but the issue is weight. Balsa is incredibly light for wood but also insanely fragile and while pine is harder it is quite heavy, that is why they use pine and maple for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 4,542
Posted By Jrasero

I mean no. Wood is heavier with much less tensile...

I mean no. Wood is heavier with much less tensile strength. The only wood that would remotely work would be composite wood but there would need to be so much resin to bind the wood together it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

Neither. A $1100 pair of Elitewheels Drive D40...

Neither. A $1100 pair of Elitewheels Drive D40 1290g w/ carbon spokes and ceramic bearings smoke those wheels at like 3X less
A pair of 9Velo LV35 V2 1209g wheels at $880 shipped are an even better...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,406
Posted By Jrasero

So misspoke the set isn't $1500 ($750 each) but...

So misspoke the set isn't $1500 ($750 each) but $1350 ($675 each) however Force D2 shifters are $350 each but I have seen sales on them for 20% off thus $280 or $560 per pair, thus a pair of Force D2...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By Jrasero

Personally neither, Unless you need the storage...

Personally neither, Unless you need the storage or the more relax geo of the Domane it's such a dog weight wise at almost 22lbs stock. The Emonda SL 5 for a "climbing bike" weighs 19.55;bs stock. IMO...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jrasero

I have an Aethos Fact 10r that I built up to an...

I have an Aethos Fact 10r that I built up to an Expert or Pro level. I will say the base frame is amazing and at 700g or less it's just as light for lighter than most companies top of the line...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,406
Posted By Jrasero

If anyone is looking for a SRAN Red E1 groupset I...

If anyone is looking for a SRAN Red E1 groupset I suggest TPC.
You can get a full groupset w/ the hammerhead Karoo and power cranks for $4350, granted the only package they offer they are forcing...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 872
Posted By Jrasero

tempted to buy the hood kits, but it's like $1500...

tempted to buy the hood kits, but it's like $1500 and the bike I truly would want it on is already pretty long reach wise and has a pain in the ass true intergraded cockpit. I already have Force D2...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,406
Posted By Jrasero

I mean I agree but Dura Ace is $4350 MSRP. Not...

I mean I agree but Dura Ace is $4350 MSRP. Not that I think either one is worth $4K but Red AXS E1 is slightly cheaper and technically the lightest electronic groupset now. The only downsides still...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 872
Posted By Jrasero

probably not. As I predicted SRAM Red E1 is now...

probably not. As I predicted SRAM Red E1 is now the lightest electronic groupset. I am running both my bikes with SRAM Force D2 with some older Red D1 parts mixed in and IMO the 10-36 cassette and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By Jrasero

Bike Fights is just books the shipment and gets...

Bike Fights is just books the shipment and gets the best rate but still uses FEDEX or UPS. You or a LBS still would need to pack the bike and would be in charge of obtaining the box and proper...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,858
Posted By Jrasero

hard to say because it's a preferential thing. If...

hard to say because it's a preferential thing. If you are mostly group riding and not racing just get whatever you feel most comfortable on and something that matches your shoulder width. I am a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 6,149
Posted By Jrasero

Ridiculously cheap no, but a great value yeah. ...

Ridiculously cheap no, but a great value yeah. Cables maybe $25 max. Pads $8. New tape $15-$40. New water bottle bolts sub $10 easily. Thus max that's $83 and that's if the splurged on a really...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,688
Posted By Jrasero

Unless you ride on perfectly smooth tarmac I...

Unless you ride on perfectly smooth tarmac I would always go for the larger tire especially on a TT bike where weight is not the main concern but more so aero and rolling resistance. My debate would...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,406
Posted By Jrasero

I think the drops are overrated but not uncommon....

I think the drops are overrated but not uncommon. I have used Rival AXS D1, Force AXS D1, and Force AXS D2 and even on the D2 FD I have had drops and this is with all my FD being setup with a block...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,406
Posted By Jrasero

I truly think it's any second. Specialized has...

I truly think it's any second. Specialized has their SWORKS Aethos Red AXS from $12,500 to $8500 which is a cool $4K so I think every company is preparing for the new Red. My quick take is that Red...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 6,149
Posted By Jrasero

Buy whatever you can afford while actually using...

Buy whatever you can afford while actually using the bike. One could argue if you can afford a $14K super bike then buy the bike as long as you use the bike constantly and are putting thousands upon...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,225
Posted By Jrasero

Yes and no. I own an Aethos and with pedals,...

Yes and no. I own an Aethos and with pedals, cages, mounts, and sensors it weighs 14.62lbs. People see the bike and ask to pick it up and always their first impression is wow that's light, granted...
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