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Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By robbyville

Netflix Unchained Series

I know there are two other threads about this in other forums, so feel free to remove (Mods).

But those other forums don’t have a ton of traction and I thought that some in this group may not go...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-23, 05:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,373
Posted By robbyville

Some good stuff here as always! I too have...

Some good stuff here as always!

I too have been tubeless for over 10 years (road), exclusively so for probably 7-8

i have the bontrager pump you mention and have had it I think about 5 years...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-23, 04:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 813
Posted By robbyville

Welcome back!

Welcome back!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,306
Posted By robbyville

I live in Palm Desert CA can’t get much sandier...

I live in Palm Desert CA can’t get much sandier than that (especially after a wind storm). Ultimately not much will help when it comes to riding through troughs of grit. But I’d say my continental...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-23, 08:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,595
Posted By robbyville

Beautiful color regardless of the shade! My 1992...

Beautiful color regardless of the shade! My 1992 DeRosa is full on pink, was a pretty hot shade when I first bought the frame and fork, it’s faded a ton but I love the color it’s turned into as...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-23, 11:21 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,306
Posted By robbyville

yup ditto, I’ve put a ton of different tires on...

yup ditto, I’ve put a ton of different tires on and only the GP5000’s have given me grief (on these rims). but I do like the rode qualities enough to keep bringing me back to them lol
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,306
Posted By robbyville

I also have LB rims although I think a different...

I also have LB rims although I think a different model (46mm rim brake) and have struggled with the GP5000’s both the original TL’s and the new TR’s that are supposed to be easier to mount. I was so...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-23, 06:47 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,306
Posted By robbyville

I’ve enjoyed the Specialized turbo’s as well...

I’ve enjoyed the Specialized turbo’s as well although I use 26mm.

I finally jumped in and recently mounted some Vittoria’s Corsa Next’s in 28mm I’m not sure if I like the bulkier tires yet...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,383
Posted By robbyville

Picked this up online. Few changes, extensions...

Picked this up online. Few changes, extensions with more rise, front hydration. Going to take some time to get used to but should be fun for some Tri’s

...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-23, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 568,986
Posted By robbyville

Very cool modification, enjoy!

Very cool modification, enjoy!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-23, 10:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 462
Posted By robbyville

Boy oh boy, I wish (and hope) that I can offer...

Boy oh boy, I wish (and hope) that I can offer some sort of advice... It's been quite a few years since I've used the R3 TLR's and frankly I used to love them when I ran them on both Bontrager alloy...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,177
Posted By robbyville

As a fellow steel bike owner (modern and vintage)...

As a fellow steel bike owner (modern and vintage) it pains me to agree. It is a VERY cool bike and I’m sure it has a stellar ride but I’m gonna have to go with not hot
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,177
Posted By robbyville

agreed, it’s lovely (although I’m not sure about...

agreed, it’s lovely (although I’m not sure about hot, something with the rotors just takes away from hotness). Pose it without the extra stuff in the right format and I’m sure hotness will be...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,177
Posted By robbyville

surprised that I missed the resurgence of this...

surprised that I missed the resurgence of this thread! Ritchey’s are almost always hot to me, this being no exception… but as always, one should respect the rules of “hot-ness”, get the front wheel...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,289
Posted By robbyville

i thought there was at least one company doing...

i thought there was at least one company doing this; or at least a custom variation based upon some type of fit kit that would be sent to the consumer and then returned to the saddle maker. I don’t...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,289
Posted By robbyville

i have the R1 in 149mm with the carbon rails. ...

i have the R1 in 149mm with the carbon rails. For the extra cost it was worth it for me as the carbon rails seemed to allow a different flex when seated. That being said the overall shape (more...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,289
Posted By robbyville

I am currently riding the specialized mirror...

I am currently riding the specialized mirror romin. I also have a fitzik 3d printed one if you want to try it. Both are manufactured by the same company but designed to the specs of spec or fitzik.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-22, 01:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By robbyville

I would reach out to them they’ve always been...

I would reach out to them they’ve always been very responsive to my emails
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-22, 01:35 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,987
Posted By robbyville

Service your bike as you are used to. Wash,...

Service your bike as you are used to. Wash, lube, etc. clean your derailleur pulleys as you have in the past, but other than charging I’ve never had to do anything specific to my DI2 since 2013...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-22, 01:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 986
Posted By robbyville

This…absolutely, and I love trying new tires

This…absolutely, and I love trying new tires
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-22, 07:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 986
Posted By robbyville

I have both and have ridden both. Although I...

I have both and have ridden both. Although I have a love/hate relationship with the Conti’s (even the new TR variation is an incredibly difficult mount on my rims), I would not pay that much of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,384
Posted By robbyville

yup done both. I think I posted my most recent...

yup done both. I think I posted my most recent experience with the new TR variety. Sadly, on my Lightbicycle rims they were just as arduous to get on as the previous TL version. Maybe a titch...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-22, 06:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,384
Posted By robbyville

i would tend to agree with this logic, except I...

i would tend to agree with this logic, except I wonder if the hookless rim aspect does play a part. Only because we know the many difficulties I e had with the GP5000’s (and yet I keep going back to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-22, 06:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,384
Posted By robbyville

not to feed the troll but this is the dumbest...

not to feed the troll but this is the dumbest thing I’ve heard in a while. I’ve changed thousands of tires over a span of over 35 years. Some tolerances, tires and rim combos are more difficult. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-22, 08:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,428
Posted By robbyville

I’ve also been using Orange for the last at least...

I’ve also been using Orange for the last at least 5 years I’d say, never had an issue with it.

like Whyfi mentioned, I’m one of those in a hot dry climate. I generally forget to put new sealant...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-22, 08:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,243
Posted By robbyville

Deservedly giddy indeed, great looking bike...

Deservedly giddy indeed, great looking bike congratulations!

ride safe!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-22, 09:18 PM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 352,726
Posted By robbyville

yum

yum
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-22, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,172
Posted By robbyville

In St George Utah for some fun events. This was...

In St George Utah for some fun events. This was during my warm up for the hill climb race. Spectacular
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-22, 06:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,243
Posted By robbyville

the cut is on the front. I think I’m just going...

the cut is on the front. I think I’m just going to get some vulcanizing solution and be on my merry way
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-22, 05:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,923
Posted By robbyville

Great to hear that the mystery has been solved! ...

Great to hear that the mystery has been solved! Looking forward to hearing how it all goes with the new wheels
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,243
Posted By robbyville

the sealant came off through the rest of the ride...

the sealant came off through the rest of the ride but I imagine there’s more inside the cut itself. Good idea on the vulcanization solution, I’m really not in the mood to remove the tire lol. I did...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,243
Posted By robbyville

standard patch for a tube?

standard patch for a tube?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-22, 02:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,243
Posted By robbyville

i would tend to agree that I can’t imagine the...

i would tend to agree that I can’t imagine the cost of manufacture being much less. Just strange that the price of these have come down so much from one iteration to the next when tires are still in...
09-22-22, 12:07 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 7,894
Posted By robbyville

I generally don't have much to sell but when I...

I generally don't have much to sell but when I have I've used ebay (but again it's not a business for me).

I am however in the market for some parts (Campag 10 or 11spd group), and have no...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-22, 10:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,243
Posted By robbyville

Are Hookless compatible tires cheaper to produce?

I’m told that hookless rims are cheaper to manufacture, wondering if same goes for tires?

i just can’t help but notice that quite a few places are offering the new Conti 5000s for much less than...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 336
Posted By robbyville

Not those but I have a pretty fresh pair of S...

Not those but I have a pretty fresh pair of S Works Turbo Rapid air tubliss. I think it’s their top end although the listing for the ones you have above seem pretty light, etc.

the ones I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-22, 06:03 AM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 352,726
Posted By robbyville

beautiful! Did you go 11 or 12 spd on the group?

beautiful! Did you go 11 or 12 spd on the group?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-22, 05:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,479
Posted By robbyville

I’m still stuck on the grammar… shouldn’t it be...

I’m still stuck on the grammar… shouldn’t it be plural “Tubes” vs “Tube’s”?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-22, 04:45 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,306
Posted By robbyville

despite my love/hate relationship with these...

despite my love/hate relationship with these tires they really do ride beautifully!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-22, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By robbyville

lol yep, but when we started and finished it...

lol yep, but when we started and finished it probably was around 105, pool was pretty cool too.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-22, 06:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,574
Posted By robbyville

My last pair were still going strong after 8...

My last pair were still going strong after 8 years!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-22, 09:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,129
Posted By robbyville

timely post as I needed some socks as well. ...

timely post as I needed some socks as well. Never heard of Swiftwick, just ordered a few different types to try!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-22, 07:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By robbyville

Triterium fun

This past Saturday I had the opportunity with a few others to try out a very cool concept that a fellow built out on his property. “Triterium”, basically a 25 minute long cardiac arrest. We did 300...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-22, 11:18 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,306
Posted By robbyville

i have the same rims, but woof I’d have a hard...

i have the same rims, but woof I’d have a hard time saying these were any easier to install than the earlier ones, but I have heard that to be the case. I do really like the ride quality though!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-22, 11:13 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 61,701
Posted By robbyville

I live in an environment where my garage is...

I live in an environment where my garage is almost or often above 100 deg for at least 3 mths a year. Will wax solidify enough or will it be pasty?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-22, 09:45 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,306
Posted By robbyville

I’ll add to this, although they say that the new...

I’ll add to this, although they say that the new variation of 5000’s is easier to install vs previous, I’m goin to give that a definite Nuh-uh, at least on my Light Bicycle rims. Just as difficult to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-22, 06:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,696
Posted By robbyville

I don’t know. I moved to one of the drip based...

I don’t know. I moved to one of the drip based waxes (Squirt) about a year and a half ago. I’ve been riding off and on since I was a kid and I remember people waxing their chains in the ‘80’s but...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,574
Posted By robbyville

on sale for $250?

on sale for $250?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-22, 05:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,574
Posted By robbyville

Yep, I looked at sizing and not much there but...

Yep, I looked at sizing and not much there but they have almost all sizes of the Vent’s which is basically a better ventilated 7. I thought I got a good deal on them a few months ago at $315 ah...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 46,306
Posted By robbyville

Well, I guess I’m trying something new. As...

Well, I guess I’m trying something new. As mentioned before my LBS guy always treats me well so I picked up a pair of the new 5000S TR’s in a 25mm (even though I keep promising myself that “next...
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