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Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 8,643
Posted By Hiro11

I've been running tubeless on seven bikes for...

I've been running tubeless on seven bikes for about five years now. All of my bikes are disc brake. I own two road bikes, they have the same wheels on them and I run 28mm GP5K S-TRs on the hooked...
11-10-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 334
Views: 16,146
Posted By Hiro11

In this thread: 1. We must make fun of "lycra...

In this thread:
1. We must make fun of "lycra clad cyclists" because they are striking a pose... which is slightly different than our (even more affected) preferred pose of vintage bikes and wool...
04-18-23, 06:08 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 7,508
Posted By Hiro11

This uniquely irritating combination of smugness,...

This uniquely irritating combination of smugness, bizarrely misplaced aggression, patronizing arrogance, assumption that everyone else is a moron, dismissiveness, seeing any declarative statement as...
04-18-23, 05:53 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,653
Posted By Hiro11

Yes. I use a kitchen scale and a large mixing...

Yes. I use a kitchen scale and a large mixing bowl to measure everything out.
04-16-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,653
Posted By Hiro11

SIS works well and is easy to get down. Maurten...

SIS works well and is easy to get down. Maurten is also good but really expensive.

I've mostly given up on gels as you need a ton of them to properly carb up at 60-90g/hour, that's 3-4 gels an...
04-16-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 7,508
Posted By Hiro11

I ran waxed three chain rotations on three bikes...

I ran waxed three chain rotations on three bikes for about two years a few years ago. I agree that waxing is not more time-consuming than wet lubes, but every single waxed chain I've used ended up...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,951
Posted By Hiro11

I've now blown up four separate OEM Chinese rear...

I've now blown up four separate OEM Chinese rear hubs, (two MTB, one gravel, one road bike) two of which were made by Novatec. By "blown up", I mean the freehub mechanism has failed catastrophically....
04-05-23, 04:59 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 7,508
Posted By Hiro11

1. Waxing your chain (I know this from...

1. Waxing your chain (I know this from experience). Modern drip lubes are great, forget waxing.
2. Fixing stuff that isn't making noise. You don't need to pull the fork to "check" your headset...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-23, 11:04 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,951
Posted By Hiro11

There are lots of options with good, relatively...

There are lots of options with good, relatively affordable wheels these days. You can't really go wrong and it comes down to your personal preferences.

I prefer a hooked bead, regular steel spokes...
04-01-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 856
Posted By Hiro11

- Top quality frames made using the (supposedly)...

- Top quality frames made using the (supposedly) superior RTM process and (apparently) tight tolerances.
- No-nonsense engineering: well-made BB386 (my favorite press-fit standard), simple seatpost...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 15,482
Posted By Hiro11

My opinions after owning almost everything: 1....

My opinions after owning almost everything:
1. 8sp and 9sp Shimano Dura Ace and Ultegra was great at the time but is not up to par with more modern stuff.
2. Early mechanical SRAM was fine but did...
03-06-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,747
Posted By Hiro11

There are some legitimately great athletes riding...

There are some legitimately great athletes riding in Zwift and then there are people who set their weight to 50 pounds. I know people who do this myself, it's pathetic.
02-25-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5,442
Views: 3,868,730
Posted By Hiro11

2018 Seven Mudhoney Pro frame, which is is made...

2018 Seven Mudhoney Pro frame, which is is made from filament-wound carbon tubes (I think made by Enve) and titanium lugs made by either Seven or Paragon Machine Works. Parlee gravel fork. The...
12-27-22, 02:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,434
Posted By Hiro11

Checking out.

Checking out.
12-26-22, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 433
Posted By Hiro11

If you look down the headtube with the fork...

If you look down the headtube with the fork removed, you can see the headtube and the extensions of the top tube and down tube are all a single piece of hydroformed aluminium. There's what appears to...
12-26-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,262
Posted By Hiro11

Bike-related haul for this year: Garmin Edge...

Bike-related haul for this year:
Garmin Edge 1040 computer to replace my aging 520 who's battery is fried
Garmin Varia RTL515 radar tail light, something I should have bought years ago
2x Pactimo...
12-26-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,434
Posted By Hiro11

Edge 1040 - metal mounting tabs are a questionable idea

I bought myself an Edge 1040 and I have encountered a minor issue. The 1040 has precision-machined aluminum mounting tabs, likely to strengthen the tabs. Every review mentions this feature as a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,849
Posted By Hiro11

Di2 seems pretty bulletproof to me. I wash my 11...

Di2 seems pretty bulletproof to me. I wash my 11 speed Ultegra Di2 bike normally with MucOff cleaner and a garden sprayer. I use the Finish Line electronic drivetrain cleaner spray occasionally to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-22, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 769
Posted By Hiro11

I did 162 miles fast out in the cornfields on...

I did 162 miles fast out in the cornfields on rough gravel in temperatures approaching 100 degrees. I was helping a friend train for Unbound. We started with ten people and finished with three.
...
12-22-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,657
Posted By Hiro11

Every bike I have is tubeless. Every ride: ...

Every bike I have is tubeless.

Every ride:
1. Dynaplug Racer, in jersey pocket. Stan's Darts and generic bacon strips both are inferior to Dynaplugs. Dynaplugs are expensive but worth it.
2. 16g...
12-21-22, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,547
Posted By Hiro11

Regular WD40 was designed as a very similar type...

Regular WD40 was designed as a very similar type of corrosion protectant. If you need lubricant:

I've never used any of the following, but they look similar to GT85...
12-21-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,012
Posted By Hiro11

This is probably my favorite gravel bike on the...

This is probably my favorite gravel bike on the market. Racy geometry, top quality with no ******** and understated good looks. A friend has a Time road bike with the exposed weave, that finish is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-22, 11:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,144
Posted By Hiro11

Riding safely is table stakes to me: hold your...

Riding safely is table stakes to me: hold your line, don't blow through stop signs, protect your front wheel, ride smoothly, don't annoy cars unnecessarily.

Beyond that, the single most important...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,387
Posted By Hiro11

Honestly, they were the only bike tech podcasters...

Honestly, they were the only bike tech podcasters I trusted. Every time they had a strong opinion, it backed up what I have seen in my experience as well as what my mechanic friends have told me....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,110
Posted By Hiro11

After one season of immersion waxing chains on...

After one season of immersion waxing chains on several bikes, this is the exact conclusion I came to.
12-18-22, 08:18 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,646
Posted By Hiro11

All of the dinosaurs, deserts and Japanese tea...

All of the dinosaurs, deserts and Japanese tea houses irritate me in Zwift. I find it distracting, unnecessary and annoying. I much prefer the stripped down, structured and adaptive approach of...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-22, 08:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,038
Posted By Hiro11

Yet another tubeless thread, yet another...

Yet another tubeless thread, yet another discussion with the exact same conclusions. And yet I'm compelled to answer. I have currently have seven bikes, three of which are road bikes, and all are set...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,990
Posted By Hiro11

I agree, the vast majority of people on Zwift are...

I agree, the vast majority of people on Zwift are just doing their workouts and posting reasonable results. Also, there are many serious athletes who ride Zwift and post some incredible things that...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,990
Posted By Hiro11

I ignore everything on Zwift. According to Zwift,...

I ignore everything on Zwift. According to Zwift, the world is full of closeted cardio prodigies who could win World Tour races if given half a chance.

For example, if you go on any KOM...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 21,302
Views: 5,151,936
Posted By Hiro11

Christmas haul: 2 pairs of Pactimo Summit 12...

Christmas haul:
2 pairs of Pactimo Summit 12 Hour bibs (~40% off sale)
2 summer undershirts from Pactimo (~40% off sale)
Garmin Edge 1040 ($100 off from Ascent Cycling)
Garmin Varia RTL515 ($25...
12-09-22, 11:01 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,951
Posted By Hiro11

I assume these hand held compressors are loud....

I assume these hand held compressors are loud. I'm always pumping tires before early morning rides and that's a deal killer.

I went the splurge direction and bought a Silca Superpista Digital with...
12-04-22, 02:50 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,246
Posted By Hiro11

Totally agree. I have two bikes with Quarqs. They...

Totally agree. I have two bikes with Quarqs. They are absolutely bulletproof: you get on the bike, they connect to the head unit immediately, calibrate and off you go. Replacing the battery takes...
12-04-22, 09:33 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 5,692
Posted By Hiro11

Not trying to troll, but no one can suggest a...

Not trying to troll, but no one can suggest a saddle for another person. It's like running shoes, you go through a process to find something that works and you stick with that.

Also, I've never...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,110
Posted By Hiro11

1. Technically, the factory "lube" isn't lube,...

1. Technically, the factory "lube" isn't lube, it's a rust inhibitor.
2. In my experience dirt and aluminum oxide sticks to the factory "lube" very readily.
3. Wax will absolutely not stick to a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-22, 11:50 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,185
Posted By Hiro11

Good point, I have no idea who is actually...

Good point, I have no idea who is actually running the "Shimano Store" on Amazon. Maybe the ones I got were legit, but I've never had an Ultegra chain snap before. Let alone TWO after less than 100...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-22, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 60,110
Posted By Hiro11

Opinions after running a season with five bikes...

Opinions after running a season with five bikes using Molten Speed immersion wax. Context: I use KMC chains with YBN quick links. I used primarily RNR Gold previously.

Good:
Waxed drivetrains...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-22, 10:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,185
Posted By Hiro11

Last year, I bought two "Ultegra" chains from...

Last year, I bought two "Ultegra" chains from Amazon and BOTH snapped after only a few miles of riding. Both were purchased from what appears to be the actual Shimano store on Amazon, at least the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-22, 10:48 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,246
Posted By Hiro11

TPC's prices are no longer at the outrageous...

TPC's prices are no longer at the outrageous rip-off levels they were in the fall of 2021, but (in my opinion) they are still too damned high. I'd say they need to knock another 15%-20% off their...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-22, 08:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,185
Posted By Hiro11

The Wipperman chains are remarkably durable and...

The Wipperman chains are remarkably durable and come with the best quick link available. If you periodically take off your chain for cleaning or waxing, it's ideal.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-22, 07:59 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 5,967
Posted By Hiro11

I've had good luck with most materials: 1....

I've had good luck with most materials:

1. Aluminum: I suspect those who mention "aluminum harshness" have not ridden a modern aluminum bike. I have a brand new Allez Sprint custom build that is...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 706
Posted By Hiro11

Seconded. Both great options.

Seconded. Both great options.
11-06-22, 07:42 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,577
Posted By Hiro11

I live in the Midwest. Fatbike I bought in...

I live in the Midwest.

Fatbike I bought in 2016 for the when it's cold but not icy. This is rare, but it's especially good with a few inches of fresh snow. Taking the fatbike out rarely happens,...
10-19-22, 07:26 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,732
Posted By Hiro11

I bought a bike from TPC in Feb 2020 and had a...

I bought a bike from TPC in Feb 2020 and had a great experience. Their prices were reasonable at that time (maybe 10% higher than comparable Craigslist/Pinkbike prices) and they were running a 15%...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-22, 06:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,160
Posted By Hiro11

Dude, 3300/1700 is damned close to 2x. If you go...

Dude, 3300/1700 is damned close to 2x. If you go for an SWorks Tarmac, that's 5500/1700 or 3.2x. That's my point. Your points about complete bikes are irrelevant. Your point about the Allez being a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-22, 07:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,160
Posted By Hiro11

I've got ~200 miles on this build now. Honestly,...

I've got ~200 miles on this build now. Honestly, someone would have to explain to me why it's worth spending 2x-3x the cost to buy a Tarmac because this is a bloody fantastic race bike. Very...
09-18-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 19,223
Posted By Hiro11

This is a straw man. No one here is saying that...

This is a straw man. No one here is saying that "ebikes are ALWAYS cheating" or that "the ONLY valid type of cycling is a suffer fest" or that "you CAN'T use a bike to just get around/have fun/see...
09-12-22, 09:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,554
Posted By Hiro11

2022 Specialized Allez Sprint custom build-...

2022 Specialized Allez Sprint custom build- aluminum frame, 12sp Rival AXS, 2x Force crank/power meter, Farsports Revo / DT Swiss 240 EXP wheels, Specialized and Pro everything else - brand new road...
09-11-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 19,223
Posted By Hiro11

I love the idea of ebikes: they increase the...

I love the idea of ebikes: they increase the accessibility of cycling, they enable people of differing fitness to ride together, they are great for commuting, they open up a huge range of new...
09-11-22, 01:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,774
Posted By Hiro11

I haven't had a great experience with standard RH...

I haven't had a great experience with standard RH Snoqualmie Pass tubeless. The initial setup wasn't bad, but the sidewalls weeped sealant constantly, they lost pressure quickly and the tires are...
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