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Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 786
Posted By Fourbtgait

Thanks. The extra 5mm worked good.

Thanks. The extra 5mm worked good.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-21, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 786
Posted By Fourbtgait

Thanks. I doubted many would, but you gave me...

Thanks. I doubted many would, but you gave me more than countless searches. Especially the diagram. I also had not realized stock was 5 mm so only another gain of 5mm. But your information was...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-21, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 786
Posted By Fourbtgait

Shimano 105 st-5700 blocks

Has anyone used the various mm thickness shifter blocks?
If so, how much further back did the lever move? Such as, a 10 mm block move the lever low down 10mm or more?
Trying to decide if they will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,636
Posted By Fourbtgait

Most of you are so lucky. Saturday morning...

Most of you are so lucky.
Saturday morning Oregon came to visit. ACI became 479 for us near Spokane. Other nearby areas was 525. It did clear off Saturday afternoon to 435.
Sunday morning was 445 I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-20, 10:27 PM
Replies: 2,898
Views: 447,171
Posted By Fourbtgait

Interesting post, took me a day and a half to...

Interesting post, took me a day and a half to read it all with breaks. Even more interesting to see/read people’s reactions and look within myself. Recreational road rider, mostly by myself, always...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-20, 09:22 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,085
Posted By Fourbtgait

Use the same bag now. Was using a REI bag from...

Use the same bag now. Was using a REI bag from the 90’s, decided I should upgrade. Carry the same items in the back except have garage door opener as most times I ride from my house and pick up the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-20, 09:14 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,034
Posted By Fourbtgait

i have similar toe clips I picked up years ago...

i have similar toe clips I picked up years ago but in plastic and go farther back over the toe. Still use them depending on bike, even on the road bike. Foot comes out easily in emergency, can pedal...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-20, 02:41 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 41,921
Posted By Fourbtgait

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,460
Posted By Fourbtgait

Thanks for the recommendation on these. First...

Thanks for the recommendation on these. First ride on them tonight and feel very good. Even going from 23 to 25 I noticed a lot of difference in ride comfort on the same expansion cracks. Handling is...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,460
Posted By Fourbtgait

Thanks for the recommendation. I bought the 2.5...

Thanks for the recommendation. I bought the 2.5 tape after reading the 3.2 color wears off at times plus thatI wear gloves.
Very comfortable tape, grippy just right, yet soft.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-20, 01:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,334
Posted By Fourbtgait

Interesting posting. Saw it as I had calf cramps...

Interesting posting. Saw it as I had calf cramps riding yesterday, but it was only 65 degrees out. So often it’s not all temp related but conditioning, road conditions, etc. I knew I would have...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-20, 06:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
Posted By Fourbtgait

Thank you for your reply. My question came about...

Thank you for your reply. My question came about realizing I would be buying online a saddle with current situation. Our LBS are either closed or carry but one brand and even then getting in to look...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-20, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,460
Posted By Fourbtgait

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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My CAAD9-5, yes, I have a set of Speedplays, just...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,688
Posted By Fourbtgait

adjustments in them or just easier to unclip?

adjustments in them or just easier to unclip?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-20, 07:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,707
Posted By Fourbtgait

My wife and I bought 2 new CAAD9-5 years ago,...

My wife and I bought 2 new CAAD9-5 years ago, upgrading to road bikes, having no idea other than how great they rode from LBS. They did a rough set up, took our money, sent us out the door. Went back...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-20, 07:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,688
Posted By Fourbtgait

Love my Speedplays, bought them 10 years ago but...

Love my Speedplays, bought them 10 years ago but always had trouble unclipping as I had smashed my right heel and hence that ankle doesn’t pivot as easy. Now with left knee issues from running/age...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-20, 09:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
Posted By Fourbtgait

Prologo saddle question

Currently riding a 2009/2010 Kappa Pas after not having ridden for several years. Always found it fairly comfortable though at 15 miles begin getting some numbness.
Anyone else used that saddle and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-20, 08:43 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 27,587
Posted By Fourbtgait

Intriguing thread, glad I found it as I have just...

Intriguing thread, glad I found it as I have just gotten back to riding my CAAD9 after 10 years. Original 23 Vittoria Zaffiro Pro tires on it that I never gave a second thought back then to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,460
Posted By Fourbtgait

i was looking at the GP tires. Do like what I’ve...

i was looking at the GP tires. Do like what I’ve read.
I lowered the seat 3/16”, lower back is fine there or up a bit, but I worry that my leg is not bent enough at full stroke. Neck I think I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-20, 09:47 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,460
Posted By Fourbtgait

You are correct, my spec, I don’t race nor group...

You are correct, my spec, I don’t race nor group rides. But I like to go fast, corner tight just playing around.
Even when running I did not compete/race, except against myself.
Having the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-20, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,460
Posted By Fourbtgait

Reading up on these it seems they have a high...

Reading up on these it seems they have a high rolling resistance compared to others. Though the price is attractive, what is on there now are Vittoria. I think they go a long ways to making the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,460
Posted By Fourbtgait

Thanks, reviews and looks seem good for this. I...

Thanks, reviews and looks seem good for this.
I never thought about having to choose a color till looking at it.
more decisions. Thought of the camo grey as bike is grey/white. Or red to match the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-20, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,460
Posted By Fourbtgait

thank you for your comments

thank you for your comments
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-20, 01:08 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,460
Posted By Fourbtgait

Old guy questions

Been awhile since I have been on this site, remember reading it years ago when it started, interesting now watching the changes.
Brought my CAAD9-5 out of retirement due to knee issues running. Not...
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