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01-16-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,595
Posted By redtires

This...right here. This is a position I think...

This...right here. This is a position I think many others really don't get. One cannot assign to another the value of something for which the value can only be found intrinsically (although the...
01-07-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,595
Posted By redtires

I used Strava a number of years ago (could be...

I used Strava a number of years ago (could be five-ish or more). Connect has a better "ROI" for me. Sure, I need to buy a device, but it's a "one time fee" basically for years and years of data...
12-18-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,667
Posted By redtires

FWIW, I tried a free trial of D+ in the U.S. then...

FWIW, I tried a free trial of D+ in the U.S. then attempted to log in via a UK VPN last night, but it wouldn't recognize my username/PW, so it would seem they have those separated geographically. I...
12-17-23, 12:26 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,979
Posted By redtires

140.86 so far this month (inside/outside mix). I...

140.86 so far this month (inside/outside mix). I finally got a smart trainer this year and it's been pretty sweet!
12-17-23, 12:18 AM
Replies: 6,102
Views: 544,164
Posted By redtires

Finally got a nice 21 mile gravel ride in. Work...

Finally got a nice 21 mile gravel ride in. Work and weather have been a little cruddy on the Front Range this past couple of weeks. Always better than the basement trainer!
01-27-23, 06:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 235
Posted By redtires

It has nothing to do with battery usage. The...

It has nothing to do with battery usage. The only difference between a "normal" and "reverse" LCD screen is the orientation of the polarized film under the screen. I don't know if either is...
01-24-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,641
Posted By redtires

Gold. :lol:

Gold. :lol:
01-21-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 4,843
Posted By redtires

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01-21-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,752
Posted By redtires

I think (?) Specialized still has MAP...

I think (?) Specialized still has MAP enforcement, so pricing should be level I would guess. I mean....I suppose TPC could raise prices, but I think they maks a buck by selling used items above what...
01-21-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,206
Posted By redtires

I'll run 11 speed 105 for a while longer. I do...

I'll run 11 speed 105 for a while longer. I do like my GX AXS on my hardtail though, so maybe the next time Sram suspends their MAP pricing I consider going AXS on my road bike. But I'm in no hurry.
01-21-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,752
Posted By redtires

TPC is now a Specialized dealer. And Specialized...

TPC is now a Specialized dealer. And Specialized just bought the "old" Pearl Izumi building...which is literally across the street from TPC. This is in a city of 22,000 people where there is also a...
01-18-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By redtires

This is what I was going to ask... "are you 100%...

This is what I was going to ask... "are you 100% it's the front wheel"? The "Mavic howl of death" is well documented and pretty easily remedied.
01-18-23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,285
Posted By redtires

Yes, it works. I don't use it every time, but...

Yes, it works. I don't use it every time, but anything over an hour it's great.
01-18-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,096
Posted By redtires

Oh yeah....I had forgotten about LizardSkins...

Oh yeah....I had forgotten about LizardSkins tape. I have a buddy who really likes it as well. Which thickness have you been using?
01-18-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,096
Posted By redtires

I rode cotton tape for years (80's/90's) and it...

I rode cotton tape for years (80's/90's) and it does have a very nice, tactile feel to it. These days I prefer a little more padding. Big fan of Fizik and Cinelli tapes. Might try Supacaz this...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 15,542
Posted By redtires

:lol: Cautiously optimistic.

:lol: Cautiously optimistic.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 15,542
Posted By redtires

Came in to read about bikes.... but I guess I...

Came in to read about bikes.... but I guess I didn't know what I was thinking.
01-16-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,390
Posted By redtires

I've used the Gravel King in the 700x38 flavor...

I've used the Gravel King in the 700x38 flavor previously and just set up some 32's on my Fezzari Empire. On 23mm ID rims, they mounted up at 33mm. I've seen some good things said about the...
05-06-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 318
Posted By redtires

Yep, as noted...replace the 11 speed with a 10...

Yep, as noted...replace the 11 speed with a 10 speed and you should be golden.
Replies: 35
Views: 2,571
Posted By redtires

The best way to ensure it's SLX is to pull the...

The best way to ensure it's SLX is to pull the bottom bracket. Reach up into the seat and down tubes, you should be able to feel rifling at the butted area of the tubes.
05-02-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,809
Posted By redtires

Definitely GCN. I also use a paid VPN ($50 for a...

Definitely GCN. I also use a paid VPN ($50 for a year of Nord), so no issues with being able to watch everything plus the other benefits of using a VPN. I'm also an Xfinity user, so I get the Peacock...
05-02-22, 04:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,015
Posted By redtires

Somehow I ended up registering for three rides...

Somehow I ended up registering for three rides this year. The Bailey Hundo (a regular for me), The Sarlacc Attack in Fruita and Elephant Rock (Castle Rock) for my road event.
05-02-22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,015
Posted By redtires

Wow...I haven't seen Caz in a LOOONG time. Lived...

Wow...I haven't seen Caz in a LOOONG time. Lived in New Woodstock as a little kid. The grandparents were in Peterboro in one of the old Gerrit Smith Estate homes.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-21, 07:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,557
Posted By redtires

It's not a "small brand"....it's a "house brand"....

It's not a "small brand"....it's a "house brand". Two completely different things. I would bet dollars to donuts they are sourced out of both China and Taiwan depending on which model you're getting....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,557
Posted By redtires

This guy...while also being entertaining gives a...

This guy...while also being entertaining gives a pretty thorough review after riding some for nearly 2K miles in the U.K., so not the nicest of riding conditions during the year...

EBAY CARBON...
07-25-21, 02:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,562
Posted By redtires

Mmmmmmm....could be though. ...

Mmmmmmm....could be though.

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07-25-21, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,475
Posted By redtires

It works. I've done it.

It works. I've done it.
07-23-21, 07:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,562
Posted By redtires

This. I also can't for the life of me figure out...

This. I also can't for the life of me figure out why you would make chain lube smell like strawberry ice cream.
07-04-21, 09:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,976
Posted By redtires

Oh Lawd.... :lol: I forgot all about that guy!!!

Oh Lawd.... :lol: I forgot all about that guy!!!
08-06-20, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,110
Posted By redtires

I'm on 165's now on my AM hardtail. Love it! ...

I'm on 165's now on my AM hardtail. Love it! 5'9" w/34" inseam for reference. I've seen a number of other posts mentioning many manufacturers moving to shorter cranks on production bikes. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-19, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,506
Posted By redtires

Good feedback, and along the same lines of...

Good feedback, and along the same lines of thinking I've had. Knowing it may be a "shot in the dark" (to play off your post) I ordered a new dual cap from an outside source....and it's returnable if...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-19, 10:23 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By redtires

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Time for a little drivetrain upgrady!...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-19, 05:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,506
Posted By redtires

Yes, the battery was the first thing I replaced. ...

Yes, the battery was the first thing I replaced. I use a Garmin for outside riding, but use Trainerroad for my indoor riding, so I'd like it to work all around. Is there a specific reason you...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-19, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,506
Posted By redtires

Powertap G3 cap issues?

So, this is my first excursion with Powertap's G3 hub and wondering if anyone has dealt with/solved this problem. Full disclosure, I don't know the full history of these wheels as they were gifted...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-19, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,156
Posted By redtires

As someone said....the difference will be...

As someone said....the difference will be "Yuge"!
01-27-19, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,225
Posted By redtires

I guess Andrea Tafi just has a Sh*t manager then....

I guess Andrea Tafi just has a Sh*t manager then. :lol:
01-27-19, 06:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,510
Posted By redtires

Didn't Robbie do the "non-NBC" feed for the TdF...

Didn't Robbie do the "non-NBC" feed for the TdF last year? When I pull up the ad-free replay on NBC sports, it's McEwan and someone who's name I can't recall at the moment.
11-25-18, 06:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,411
Posted By redtires

Considering I have nearly enough components to...

Considering I have nearly enough components to build another road bike and a 1/2 a mountain bike, I put base layers and some Gravel Kings on my list. I'll actually use those!
11-23-18, 09:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By redtires

I desperately want to send an email asking only...

I desperately want to send an email asking only "Still available?". :lol:
11-13-18, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,103
Posted By redtires

That was a great link JP, thanks. I had...

That was a great link JP, thanks. I had forgotten I have a dongle around in a drawer too, probably two. As far as "standard trainer", yes, as Machka referred to it as "an old fluid trainer", i.e....
11-12-18, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,103
Posted By redtires

Somone school me up on Zwift please

So I went through the "Zwift support" video, and their page about what is needed for set-up, but it doesn't appear it really covers "everything". This is what I've got... a standard trainer, Garmin...
11-12-18, 11:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,359
Posted By redtires

I can tell you what Tejay VanGarderen doesn't...

I can tell you what Tejay VanGarderen doesn't make.....an overall GC contender. :lol:
11-08-18, 05:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,725
Posted By redtires

Some good feedback here. So, full disclosure,...

Some good feedback here. So, full disclosure, mine isn't helpful. This is why I rarely sell anything on eBay. I'm not nice to people like that, and my response would not only include cancelling the...
11-08-18, 05:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,938
Posted By redtires

I actually have crashed with a GoPro (housed in...

I actually have crashed with a GoPro (housed in an aluminum case) on my helmet, so not a light, but same concept. While not at a excessively high speed, I railed it in a XC race at about 25mph when...
11-05-18, 05:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,558
Posted By redtires

It's not this, is it (or a variant of it)? If it...

It's not this, is it (or a variant of it)? If it is, this is just the tool to make adjustments for cable routing, and is supposed to be removed after set-up....
11-03-18, 05:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,577
Posted By redtires

So, if you're asking about spindle threads, yes...

So, if you're asking about spindle threads, yes they will be the same. As far as shoes go, Shimano DA pedals use the most common three-hole "Look" cleat pattern. Any shoes will have three, threaded...
10-30-18, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,533
Posted By redtires

Get anything aluminum. Seriously, that plastic...

Get anything aluminum. Seriously, that plastic most mounts are made out of is brittle AF junk. The fact that GoPro forces retailers to charge a premium for their brand stuff is just a kick in the...
10-30-18, 12:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,870
Posted By redtires

This was just one of many articles floating...

This was just one of many articles floating around regarding this model, so who knows exactly what will pan out. It seems like they want both. Let's face it though, I'm a minority as far as...
10-30-18, 09:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,870
Posted By redtires

I found this to be an interesting idea,...

I found this to be an interesting idea, https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/ef-education-first-drapac-riders-take-part-ultra-endurance-events-part-new-rapha-sponsorship-396678 I think...
10-29-18, 05:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,047
Posted By redtires

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Colnago has been on this consistently since the 80's.... I recall building a...
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