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Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-23, 05:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,888
Posted By xseal

yes. This is the original and it works great....

yes. This is the original and it works great. Good for 2 tires, not much bigger than CO2 and smaller than mini pump.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-22, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,212
Posted By xseal

Pay for the warranty too. My Yeti frame had an...

Pay for the warranty too. My Yeti frame had an issue, they provided a new frame no cost. Was that worth a premium? I think so.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-10-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,692
Posted By xseal

A professional bike fitting can tell you. For my...

A professional bike fitting can tell you. For my road bike fitting they recommended 3mm wider/longer pedal spindles than standard, for a 6mm wider Q factor. Depends on the width of your hips. Wider...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-22, 05:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,636
Posted By xseal

Not the German Lightweight, the Chinese...

Not the German Lightweight, the Chinese Lightweight Bicycle. Great value.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,508
Posted By xseal

All I can say is that it was a much tougher test...

All I can say is that it was a much tougher test than I expected. I’m 90kg, and the altitude means you’re down 20% on watts. With a sea level FTP of 285, I wasn’t nearly as strong as I needed to be...
Forum: Fatbikes
09-08-22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,509
Posted By xseal

they are also great for mountain biking with your...

they are also great for mountain biking with your slower/less fit friends on faster bikes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-22, 12:43 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 9,630
Posted By xseal

Just as an FYI, I used Forward Shipping to send...

Just as an FYI, I used Forward Shipping to send my bike in a bike bag to Austria. The service just sub-contracts with FedEx/DHL. The bike got stuck in France, never made it to Austria and on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-22, 06:56 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,508
Posted By xseal

At 59, I officially finished the Leadville 100...

At 59, I officially finished the Leadville 100 after 3 years of riding and 6 months of structured training.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-22, 11:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,636
Posted By xseal

Lightweight Bicycle carbon wheels. For less than...

Lightweight Bicycle carbon wheels. For less than $1500 you can get good hubs (DT240/CK) and spokes. They are great for the $$. I got 35/55 (or close) to be aero but good in cross winds.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-25-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,208
Posted By xseal

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Moots are the best grinders out there
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,153
Posted By xseal

When I’m not in a hurry, I ride my fat bike to...

When I’m not in a hurry, I ride my fat bike to work. Nothing better than passing a roadie on 27.5x4.5 tires. They are fun to ride, always get kids pointing at them and super comfortable.

and get...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-22, 07:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,797
Posted By xseal

I have a new Road bike with DA-12 Di2 and a...

I have a new Road bike with DA-12 Di2 and a gravel bike with Di2 GRX. They are flawless and perfect from a performance perspective.

but I love vintage and craftsmanship. The next bike (last?)...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-22, 04:39 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,334
Posted By xseal

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-22, 06:24 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,164
Posted By xseal

i got a set that is WR50 in the back and WR35 in...

i got a set that is WR50 in the back and WR35 in the front. Solves the cross-wind concern, if there are others out there considering buying. DT240 hubs. Using with 32c gp5000 tires as “gravel...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,444
Posted By xseal

Can't speak to analogies, and I'm biased, but...

Can't speak to analogies, and I'm biased, but when you see how Moots hand makes their frames from domestically sourced Ti, double welding each joint, you can't help but feel confident in a "life...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-19-21, 03:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,407
Posted By xseal

Ted King finished 12th, but still went 22mph, I...

Ted King finished 12th, but still went 22mph, I have no idea what tires he used. Many of the pros had narrow. and less treaded tires. But the question was does tread help with traction, even in the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,407
Posted By xseal

The one entitled "Myths Debunked: Tread Patterns...

The one entitled "Myths Debunked: Tread Patterns DO Matter, even on the Road"? Even though its solely about paved roads, not gravel, it nonetheless confirms everything I said and refutes most of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,407
Posted By xseal

On gravel you need knobs, eg, to brake. I just...

On gravel you need knobs, eg, to brake. I just did the SBT gravel race in CO. Going 35mph on gravel roads that are loose on slicks would have been unsafe/unwise; eg, there would have been no way to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,407
Posted By xseal

I have 2 sets of wheels, one with 40mm Maxxis...

I have 2 sets of wheels, one with 40mm Maxxis Ramblers and one with 32 GP5000. If the gravel is very hard pack and/or is <10% of the ride, the Contis are fine. But any real gravel you need more.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-16-21, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,235
Posted By xseal

I did the 104 mile/blue route yesterday with 40mm...

I did the 104 mile/blue route yesterday with 40mm Ramblers. I would not have wanted to be on a narrower tire. We still hit 42mph downhill and did 24mph in a pace line on pavement, but the few miles...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-20-21, 02:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,489
Posted By xseal

+1, quality rack. If you have a nice bike ....

+1, quality rack. If you have a nice bike ....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-20-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,083
Posted By xseal

I'm loving my gravel bike with 2 sets of wheels....

I'm loving my gravel bike with 2 sets of wheels. Perhaps I'm a weeny, but 72.5 head angle is plenty sharp for me, the bike handles great. Have 40c gravel tires with 11-34 on one wheel set (Maxxis...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-20-21, 01:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,444
Posted By xseal

I had a GRX crank, wanted a power meter and did a...

I had a GRX crank, wanted a power meter and did a bunch of research. www.power2max.com is the way to go. Replace the crank, has GRX like spacing, same chain rings, and for a couple hundred $$ more...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-14-21, 02:37 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,035
Posted By xseal

You haven't seen/tried one. Somethings are...

You haven't seen/tried one. Somethings are expensive because they are worth it. Then again, I a lot of time getting trained by tax dollars and know the difference b/t a good weapon and one that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-21, 01:18 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,035
Posted By xseal

I carry this in my top tube bag. ...

I carry this in my top tube bag.

https://www.benchmade.com/3300.html
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-21, 01:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,967
Posted By xseal

I did something similar, got a set of road wheels...

I did something similar, got a set of road wheels with 32c GP5000s and they roll great on pavement. Normal wheels have 40c Maxxis Ramblers.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-21, 08:10 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 36,255
Posted By xseal

I recently got a Moots Routt RSL, off the rack...

I recently got a Moots Routt RSL, off the rack sizing included ability to get a nonstock stack. Frame was still expensive but I’ve been very happy with the ride and don’t regret anything. If I had to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-23-21, 09:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,551
Posted By xseal

or get a Rotor crank with Power2max spindle with...

or get a Rotor crank with Power2max spindle with GRX spacing. Another alternative.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-17-21, 10:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,355
Posted By xseal

i ordered a set of road wheels (light bike),...

i ordered a set of road wheels (light bike), which aren’t here yet but the 32 conti GP5000s are waiting to be mounted.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-17-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,454
Posted By xseal

Power2max Neo crank/power meter. Just learning...

Power2max Neo crank/power meter. Just learning but the power readings seem like they are going to be great for training.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-17-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,633
Posted By xseal

+1 for Time ATAC.

+1 for Time ATAC.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-17-21, 10:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,585
Posted By xseal

I tried the 37 Riddlers and didn’t like them. Not...

I tried the 37 Riddlers and didn’t like them. Not enough volume. Using 40 Maxxis Ramblers. Where I ride the gravel can be very fast and rough (braking bumps from cars) and I wouldn’t want less...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-15-21, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,786
Posted By xseal

Of if you're getting the bike from a good shop,...

Of if you're getting the bike from a good shop, they should let you swap. I got a Moots RSL. Tried a 110 and immediately told them it was too long, they swapped for 100mm and that was perfect. No...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-15-21, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,221
Posted By xseal

+1. I ride Time ATAC XC pedals on 6-7 hour...

+1. I ride Time ATAC XC pedals on 6-7 hour gravel/road rides, no issues.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-31-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,614
Posted By xseal

when you're learning, set it up in a door way....

when you're learning, set it up in a door way. Good for form, not really for fitness.
Forum: Fatbikes
12-31-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,575
Posted By xseal

An advantage of a fat bike I'd never considered...

An advantage of a fat bike I'd never considered .... if you jump it into a lake, the tires will keep it from sinking....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-31-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,799
Posted By xseal

I'm a motorcycle guy - rear brakes are control...

I'm a motorcycle guy - rear brakes are control devices (mostly) and fronts are for stopping. All my bikes have larger rotors on the front (gravel = 160/140, XC and Fat = 180/160 and enduro =...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-20, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,020,444
Posted By xseal

Doesn't look there would be much flex in that...

Doesn't look there would be much flex in that seat post .... beautiful bike though.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-20, 09:39 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,517
Posted By xseal

And I should add that I switched to Time after...

And I should add that I switched to Time after trying all the others and having minor knee pain (a few surgeries from football/lax), and the Time pedals are great for people with knee issues.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,517
Posted By xseal

My cleats last about a year. They don't move if...

My cleats last about a year. They don't move if you use the cleat configuration that provides the least float.

I lost a cleat bolt yesterday and didn't have a spare (on trip), but my winter mt...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-23-20, 09:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,912
Posted By xseal

more like 99%. More. This is nonsensical. I have...

more like 99%. More. This is nonsensical. I have rigid (gravel), hard tail (fat bike that used to be rigid now has Mastodon fork) and full suspension bikes (XC and enduro), and 100% of the single...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-21-20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,201
Posted By xseal

Lake 303's are what I was wearing before I got...

Lake 303's are what I was wearing before I got the Wolfgars ....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-20, 07:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,351
Posted By xseal

I use an Evade on road/gravel particularly in the...

I use an Evade on road/gravel particularly in the winter. I use a Prevail II if its hot and on XC bike. The Evade definitely feels more aero, particularly with the head down. The Prevail is lighter...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,517
Posted By xseal

+1 on Time ATAC, though I set up the cleats...

+1 on Time ATAC, though I set up the cleats differently (least float for gravel, middle for XC, and easy out cleats for fat bike).
Forum: Fatbikes
12-21-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,201
Posted By xseal

I use the Wolfgar's with clipless pedals and they...

I use the Wolfgar's with clipless pedals and they are awesome. I bought them in a peeve after coming back with frozen toes "for the last time." The boots are big and heavy, but not really noticeable...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-21-20, 07:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,912
Posted By xseal

I have a carbon Trek Farley. Putting 100mm...

I have a carbon Trek Farley. Putting 100mm Mastodon on it really made the bike much more versatile, a go anywhere trail bike, and with. the 29x3.0 wheels it rips. If I only rode it in snow or beach...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-20, 08:44 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,139
Posted By xseal

I'm not spinning out on a 48/11, though I get to...

I'm not spinning out on a 48/11, though I get to a high cadence DH, but I do for sure on a 48/13, which is why I think you need at least 48/11.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,139
Posted By xseal

I don't see the benefit (other than esthetics) of...

I don't see the benefit (other than esthetics) of a single ring on a gravel bike. Any weight you save in the front gets added back with the big/heavy cassette in the rear.

I have a 48/31-11/34...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-16-20, 03:22 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 35,350
Posted By xseal

I was thinking the same thing, tried if off,...

I was thinking the same thing, tried if off, didn't notice a difference. Then I was riding on the road and some fast guy came by me on road bike with skinny tires, hit some bumps in the pavement and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,431
Posted By xseal

Thanks, new house is almost finished, I have 4 of...

Thanks, new house is almost finished, I have 4 of these ready to bolt to new garage wall. Thx.
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