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03-09-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,592
Posted By msu2001la

Completely agree. I use MTB shoes with SPD pedals...

Completely agree. I use MTB shoes with SPD pedals on my road bike as well. The advantages of road pedals are so minor that the downsides outweigh them, IMO.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

This is part of the problem with hookless. The...

This is part of the problem with hookless. The pressure is dependent on what size/type of rim the tire is being mounted to, and the pressure range on the sidewalls often doesn't align with the max...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

DeGent wasn't trying to ride a flat tire. He...

DeGent wasn't trying to ride a flat tire. He either hit something that caused him to crash, or his tire spontaneously blew off the rim and that caused him to crash. Tire retention after going flat...
03-08-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,592
Posted By msu2001la

100% MTB pedals and shoes.

100% MTB pedals and shoes.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

The hooks only work when the tire is inflated. A...

The hooks only work when the tire is inflated. A deflated clincher on a hooked rim is still going to come off if you keep riding it.

You either believe that DeGent's tire spontaneously blew off...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

The pro peloton is 100% disc brakes now, and...

The pro peloton is 100% disc brakes now, and despite many massive pileups there are no reports of disc brakes causing the horrific injuries that pro riders once feared.

Is this because the UCI...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

I'm not sure I entirely agree with that, but...

I'm not sure I entirely agree with that, but sure... investigate. I still don't understand why it needs to be urgent?
It's not like this is a new phenomenon. Riders (including a few at the very top...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

You're not seriously contending that disc brakes...

You're not seriously contending that disc brakes are causing injuries, are you?
The cycling media and pro riders don't talk about it anymore, so either the UCI rule worked, or the concern was never...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

Chains definitely never come off of chainrings...

Chains definitely never come off of chainrings during crashes, right? They're like hooked rims... the chain is just absolutely welded on there.

My favorite example is this one, where the injury...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

I wonder why the rider's union adn/or UCI has...

I wonder why the rider's union adn/or UCI has never required chain guards to prevent similar injuries from happening on exposed chain rings?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

The Zipp 353 NSW has been on the market and in...

The Zipp 353 NSW has been on the market and in the pro peloton for at least 3 seasons now. Enve has had 25mm ID hookless in the pro peloton for several seasons as well. Why is this being framed as a...
03-06-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 563
Posted By msu2001la

I’m ride with a group that has a few who like to...

I’m ride with a group that has a few who like to “air down” when we get to the gravel.

Our paved road ride to that point is maybe 6-7 miles and we don’t really go that fast. They also never air...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

Zipp and Vittoria both make tubular options that...

Zipp and Vittoria both make tubular options that are available to De Gent’s team and would still be “sponsor correct”. Teams aren’t running tubeless as a marketing ploy. They’re running tubeless...
03-01-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By msu2001la

Awesome. I love the way carbon wheels feel on my...

Awesome. I love the way carbon wheels feel on my CX/Gravel bike. I think the weight savings compared to my alloy wheels is around 600g and because most of that is in the outside part of the wheel it...
03-01-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By msu2001la

I have used plastic tire levers on several...

I have used plastic tire levers on several different carbon wheels for many years and never seen anything like this - and agree that carbon rims are strong enough to withstand the force of a plastic...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

Does a hooked tire really stay on a broken rim?...

Does a hooked tire really stay on a broken rim? Seems unlikely.
02-28-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,988
Posted By msu2001la

Yeah, we got a "jorts and t-shirt guy" in our...

Yeah, we got a "jorts and t-shirt guy" in our regular group ride who does that here too. He's super strong - rides a ton and can out-sprint almost everyone. It's amusing to watch newer riders try to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

Relevant to the original topic. Vittoria has...

Relevant to the original topic. Vittoria has released a statement saying that Thomas De Gant hit a rock which caused catastrophic rim damage. The crash had nothing to do with hookless rims.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

I think we're saying the same thing. At $1800...

I think we're saying the same thing. At $1800 you've got a few options for both hooked and hookless. There are far less options for hooked rims at the lower price point where the 303S lives.

Also...
02-28-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,988
Posted By msu2001la

The odds that the OP's "older steel road bike" is...

The odds that the OP's "older steel road bike" is 30 to 46lbs seems pretty low to me, but I suppose we've gotta cover all scenarios here.
02-28-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 5,988
Posted By msu2001la

Unless the OP is banging out major alpine climes...

Unless the OP is banging out major alpine climes on a regular basis, I doubt a 2-3 lbs difference in weight alone would really change anything other than perception - but lighter weight isn't the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,474
Posted By msu2001la

Yes, for $4k. Unfortunately it's a 1x setup,...

Yes, for $4k. Unfortunately it's a 1x setup, which I don't want. (I currently have a 1x GRX bike and find it's a bit limited for road riding)
Also paying $4k for Apex seems a little crazy to me.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,468
Posted By msu2001la

People don't really seek out hookless rims as a...

People don't really seek out hookless rims as a feature, do they? I get that Zipp and Enve try to make it a selling point by claiming some minuscule weight savings or aero gain, but I don't know...
02-28-24, 10:23 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,677
Posted By msu2001la

I might've missed in this thread, but can someone...

I might've missed in this thread, but can someone confirm/correct me if I'm wrong:

Canyon uses a 1.25" (31.8mm) steerer tube on the Endurace CF SLX with the one piece CP0018 Aerocockpit. This is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,474
Posted By msu2001la

In case anyone stumbles into this thread and is...

In case anyone stumbles into this thread and is as confused about Roubaix stack heights as I was - the number that Specialized publishes includes the futureshock. Users can add an additional 30mm of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,474
Posted By msu2001la

I think I’m mostly after a bike that is better...

I think I’m mostly after a bike that is better suited for road riding than my current bike. So for me that means more aero, better road gearing but a similar fit. I’d also like it to feel like an...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,474
Posted By msu2001la

There is definitely that too. I’ve been quite...

There is definitely that too. I’ve been quite happy with 105 mechanical for many years, but the electronic stuff is intriguing.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,474
Posted By msu2001la

Now I'm curious if I'm missing something about...

Now I'm curious if I'm missing something about Di2 instals. I've never done it, but would have no problem installing and setting up mechanical shifters and F/R derailleurs. Is it more complicated...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,474
Posted By msu2001la

OK so this post got me thinking... I currently...

OK so this post got me thinking...
I currently ride a Cannondale SuperX as a do-it-all road, gravel and CX bike. I love the way this bike fits me, and with 28-32mm road tires it's plenty fast as a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,474
Posted By msu2001la

Oh wow - good catch. That info is really buried...

Oh wow - good catch. That info is really buried in the specs but I do see it now.
I have a feeling this will be a "set it and forget it" kind of thing for me, but I can see how on the fly...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,474
Posted By msu2001la

This link is super helpful - thanks!

This link is super helpful - thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,474
Posted By msu2001la

Specialized Roubaix - 105 mechanical vs Di2 pricing

Roubaix SL8 Sport 105 (12sp 105 mechanical) = $3500
Roubaix SL8 Comp (12 sp 105 Di2) = $5000
Aside from paint jobs, these two bikes seem like they are otherwise identical:...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By msu2001la

Yes our busses have bike racks. Also I lock this...

Yes our busses have bike racks. Also I lock this bike up outside on the street all day long in downtown Chicago almost every day. It's pretty nondescript and I'm not really that worried about it.
02-10-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,400
Posted By msu2001la

I know this is oddly on-topic for a thread like...

I know this is oddly on-topic for a thread like this, but there used to be a regular unsanctioned bike messenger races in Chicago in the 1990's that were run on open streets with traffic. It got way...
Forum: Commuting
02-10-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,562
Posted By msu2001la

A 26" jump bike with a dropper post and...

A 26" jump bike with a dropper post and reasonable gearing would probably be fine. A 26" jump bike with the saddle slammed down to the frame and a 30x16 drivetrain would get old quick.
Forum: Commuting
02-10-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By msu2001la

Sorry for the late response - this bike is...

Sorry for the late response - this bike is working out pretty well for me. I also love those Vittoria Terreno Mix tires for this use - this width and tread pattern seems ideal for all-weather urban...
01-16-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By msu2001la

I've heard/read complaints that Egg Beaters are...

I've heard/read complaints that Egg Beaters are hard to get used to because the engagement is a lot different than SPD. People talk about feeling like they're going to suddenly pull out of the pedals...
01-07-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,105
Posted By msu2001la

I bought a 1.5 Quart on Amazon for $14. I also...

I bought a 1.5 Quart on Amazon for $14. I also bought a small round deep fryer basket/strainer that fits nicely into the slow cooker.
01-07-24, 07:16 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,594
Posted By msu2001la

I pay for Strava because it's a product that I...

I pay for Strava because it's a product that I use almost every day and I find to be a valuable addition to track my fitness, milage and goals.

Is the free version "good enough"? Probably. I pay...
01-01-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,263
Posted By msu2001la

The new carbon fiber sub-forum should also have a...

The new carbon fiber sub-forum should also have a sub-sub-forum for chain waxers.
01-01-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,263
Posted By msu2001la

While we're at it - other sub-forums that should...

While we're at it - other sub-forums that should be considered:

Disc brakes
Tubeless tires
1x drivetrains

discuss.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,616
Posted By msu2001la

I have carbon soled Sidi MTB shoes and use them...

I have carbon soled Sidi MTB shoes and use them with Shimano XT and XTR pedals on all of my bikes (road, CX, MTB).

I stopped using road specific shoes/pedals many years ago, finding no benefits...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,763
Posted By msu2001la

1x bikes are often sold with a regular left 2x...

1x bikes are often sold with a regular left 2x shifter/brake lever - and no... the unused shifter does not "flop around".

For the OP, most 1x drivetrains run a clutched rear derailleur which...
12-18-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 849
Posted By msu2001la

This looks like the Wolftooth B-Rad system, which...

This looks like the Wolftooth B-Rad system, which works very well. I've used this on my gravel/CX bike and run a similar setup. The only issue I had was that my bag had to be stuffed in the "crotch"...
12-18-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,200
Posted By msu2001la

I've had good experiences with Stages crank arm...

I've had good experiences with Stages crank arm power meters. I have two of them (on two different bikes) - both were "refurbished" units that cost around $200.
Single sided is good enough for me. I...
12-18-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 384
Posted By msu2001la

If I were you, I'd definitely be looking into...

If I were you, I'd definitely be looking into flying your own bikes. Backpacking is going to require some specific equipment to carry your gear - finding rental bikes that work for this seems like it...
12-18-23, 01:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,122
Posted By msu2001la

I have a Topeak Swing Up that is basically a...

I have a Topeak Swing Up that is basically a wheel hook that swivels so that the bike can be rotated flat against the wall. It works OK - the swivel feature saves me a small amount of room in my...
11-28-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 661
Posted By msu2001la

World Bicycle Relief is an awesome organization....

World Bicycle Relief is an awesome organization. It was started by one of the co-founders of SRAM and is headquartered in Chicago. They are in the same building as SRAM.

I have a friend who...
11-16-23, 07:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 815
Posted By msu2001la

One thing to consider for CX racing - you don't...

One thing to consider for CX racing - you don't need big gear range. On most courses you aren't going much above 20mph so something like a 40x11 is plenty - even for that finish line sprint. On the...
11-11-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 815
Posted By msu2001la

I don't have much to add on the SRAM/Shimano...

I don't have much to add on the SRAM/Shimano conversation, but I own a SuperX with GRX 1x11sp and it's pretty great. I run 11-34 rear with a 40T for CX racing, and swap to a 44T for gravel/road. It's...
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