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Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 515
Posted By Jrasero

I have the Silca Matone and the Matone Grande and...

I have the Silca Matone and the Matone Grande and I will say I use the Matone 95% of the time. It's well made, sleek, small, stable, and in the regular Matone I can fit a small multi tool, quick...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,525
Posted By Jrasero

You are also running a pretty wide internal width...

You are also running a pretty wide internal width since most road wheels are still at 19mm-21mm.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,400,955
Posted By Jrasero

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Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,847
Posted By Jrasero

I would suggest getting a small portable hand...

I would suggest getting a small portable hand pump but I personally use a portable mini electric pump that fits right into my saddle bag with two TPU spares and a bunch of other stuff
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,847
Posted By Jrasero

I have been running RideNow 36g and even 19g TPU...

I have been running RideNow 36g and even 19g TPU tubes for 2 years now with two flats and one that had a defective valve. At sub $12 now via Amazon per tube, I am not sure why you would pay up for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,901
Posted By Jrasero

lol it's like he didn't even read your original...

lol it's like he didn't even read your original post
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,155
Posted By Jrasero

okay boomer

okay boomer
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,155
Posted By Jrasero

How demented and odd do cyclists have to be to...

How demented and odd do cyclists have to be to take this much time and effort to write cycling fanfiction while promoting disc brake propaganda with notes of Chad-ism and cycling through overplayed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,044
Posted By Jrasero

I actually totally disagree. One we have plenty...

I actually totally disagree. One we have plenty of choices for e-commerce sites whether it be EBAY, AliExpress, Temu, NewEgg for electronics, Walmart, Target, Rakuten and more that work on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 968
Posted By Jrasero

I said this before, but believe the Tarmac SL 8...

I said this before, but believe the Tarmac SL 8 is the best race bike for most people. We can argue whether you align with Specialized's ethos, if the Tarmac is overpriced, or resale value compared...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,044
Posted By Jrasero

I have been a retail buyer going on 15 years but...

I have been a retail buyer going on 15 years but I simply disagree. I am fine if you want to support LBS and I understand if a store doesn't want to eat in their margins or just start taking massive...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 968
Posted By Jrasero

Redesign is a very loose term for this bike. All...

Redesign is a very loose term for this bike. All of the gains are mostly on the Advanced SL bikes with the integrated seat mast, plus they are running the CADEX Max 40 wheels with the unibody carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,044
Posted By Jrasero

I think this is a terrific deal. These were $2900...

I think this is a terrific deal. These were $2900 and I am seeing these for $1845 before tax or shipping.

While you could take a swing at the used market in my problem there are a couple downfalls...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,981
Posted By Jrasero

Well it depends if Tiagra is all you will ever...

Well it depends if Tiagra is all you will ever need. If that's the case save the money and get the color you want. During the pandemic and the bike bike shortage, I really wanted an Ultegra Di2...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 608
Views: 19,898
Posted By Jrasero

I am not going to take one high profile hookless...

I am not going to take one high profile hookless blowout as the end all be all way of saying I told you so to all the hookless fans, but IMO hookless is simply stupid. Hookless does NOTHING for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,035
Posted By Jrasero

aluminum is soft, that's why is crumbles and...

aluminum is soft, that's why is crumbles and eventually fatigues but still is a great choice. I am not saying Carbon or Ti is superior, but I think it depends on the rider's wants and discipline.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-24, 02:08 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,035
Posted By Jrasero

Without a doubt wrong

Without a doubt wrong
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,035
Posted By Jrasero

Anything can break and I am not insane and think...

Anything can break and I am not insane and think that Ti is lifetime frame that I will pass down like some people do, but the chances it “breaks” compared to a carbon bike from over torquing, chain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 10,035
Posted By Jrasero

I never got to ride a Moots or Seven but I have...

I never got to ride a Moots or Seven but I have owned a couple Litespeeds and a Lynskey and I can say Titanium is great but appeal is very niche. For me Titanium is a great gravel bike or endurance...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,895
Posted By Jrasero

I mean yes and no. It really depends on how much...

I mean yes and no. It really depends on how much time you spend accelerating at lower speeds where aerodynamics matter less and to your point at higher speeds 25mph+ aerodynamics will start to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,370
Posted By Jrasero

28mm IMO in 2024 should be the standard...

28mm IMO in 2024 should be the standard especially if you are on a 21mm internal since aero wise it's the most flush. However, I am starting to see more and more 23mm-25mm internal width wheels and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,859
Posted By Jrasero

I don't know what's crazier the new UCI rule or...

I don't know what's crazier the new UCI rule or that those 40cm Cross Wing bars have a 33cm hood to hood measurement, Jesus... lol
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-24, 06:25 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,859
Posted By Jrasero

technically yes is could make breathing slightly...

technically yes is could make breathing slightly harder but no more than being in an aero position. So on a five mile route width narrow handlebars it will be 4 seconds faster than wider ones,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,895
Posted By Jrasero

I am a big Chinese Direct to consumer wheel guy....

I am a big Chinese Direct to consumer wheel guy. Winspace Hypers, Elite Wheels Drive Series, and 9Velo LV 2.0 and CD 2.0 Series are some of my favorite. Hypers are $1500 but have a 10% coupon but are...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,018
Posted By Jrasero

If I am driving and then riding I bring my Ryobi...

If I am driving and then riding I bring my Ryobi One+ EZClean and use the 2L bottle adapter and spray my bike down where I am riding. I normally bring two 2L bottles of clean water but only use one...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 948
Posted By Jrasero

[QUOTE=Jon_g2;23117851]I honestly could not be...

[QUOTE=Jon_g2;23117851]I honestly could not be more in love with how this bike turned out

Reserve 40/44s with Reserve fillmore valves
30c Grand Prix 5000 s tr
Enve aero handlebars
Galfer 160mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

oh please lol the only milk I give out is to your...

oh please lol the only milk I give out is to your mother.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

I don't think this is a forum problem but really...

I don't think this is a forum problem but really a cycling culture problem that is only being propelled by forums like this
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

Yeah and it was terrible. As someone who also...

Yeah and it was terrible. As someone who also played baseball growing up it's fine at the amature level when everyone should be well rounded, but when you are at the 1% of your sport/profession...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

which submission has bent spokes?

which submission has bent spokes?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

The one with the butthole and Nascar decals? nah...

The one with the butthole and Nascar decals? nah lol
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

Again just because something is a rule or the way...

Again just because something is a rule or the way it "always" has been doesn't make it right. We could get into a more philosophical debate about this that extends to abortion, gambling, or whatever...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

For Filipinos beauty pageants are like a...

For Filipinos beauty pageants are like a professional sport, thus I have watched my fair share of pageants plus a few of my former girlfriends did pageants and again while the swimwear is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

all the time Just because it's a rule...

all the time

Just because it's a rule doesn't make it not stupid. For years pitchers had to hit in the NL, but as a society we have progressed. I am making the argument that they antiquated bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

Understandable, just my way of peacefully saying...

Understandable, just my way of peacefully saying I object to this thread while semi trolling
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

lol again I simply don't believe in bike photo...

lol again I simply don't believe in bike photo etiquette. Good fun for some but to me it's pure nonsense. Either you like the bike or you don't
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

I get the objective of the thread and know it's...

I get the objective of the thread and know it's light hearted fun, I just feel on a serious note this perpetuation of cycling gatekeeping is what's making cycling less of a sport and more into...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

Not that I disagree with your takes, but these...

Not that I disagree with your takes, but these unwritten rules and the ability to take a proper photos abiding to these rules IMO have been and always will be arbitrary nonsense. Again, I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

The Look bike is "Hot" mostly because it having...

The Look bike is "Hot" mostly because it having Campy and the Aethos just misses for me just because I am not a fan of the Super Sticky Fade tape. Call me boring, but I prefer the more solid Supacaz...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2,345
Views: 351,814
Posted By Jrasero

Yes, I am part of the full stack of spacers gang....

Yes, I am part of the full stack of spacers gang.

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Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 575
Posted By Jrasero

Red AXS. It's still lighter but not by much now...

Red AXS. It's still lighter but not by much now with Force D2, plus you can find Red AXS cranks pretty much at the same price Force D2 ones are going for now. The only reason I would go Force D2 is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 575
Posted By Jrasero

Unless you run a spider power meter or run your...

Unless you run a spider power meter or run your chainrings down to the bone, these chainrings last a long time. Granted I understand it's a wasteful design but RED AXS has been like this for quite...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,203
Posted By Jrasero

Wren Stem (Alloy) 92g 90mm 6 degree ...

Wren Stem (Alloy) 92g 90mm 6 degree

https://wrensports.com/products/crazy-lightweight-aluminum-stem

Shaves off another 38g off the Aethos without breaking the bank.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-23, 08:37 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,429
Posted By Jrasero

Thank you for saying the quiet part out loud

Thank you for saying the quiet part out loud
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,429
Posted By Jrasero

With all due respect your advice is coming from a...

With all due respect your advice is coming from a guy who has mainly just endurance bikes. IMO endurance bikes I have owned in a Canyon Endurace and Felt VR series were fine but to your point IMO...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,429
Posted By Jrasero

It can be both. I just find the Endurance...

It can be both. I just find the Endurance category to be one of the most wishy washy categories. For me personally I'd rather make a fast bike slow, than a slow bike fast
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 12,429
Posted By Jrasero

Modern endurance bikes have become more race like...

Modern endurance bikes have become more race like ie the Canyon Endurace and the new Giant Defy and race bikes have become more endurance like with massive tire clearance, inclusion of lots of...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,203
Posted By Jrasero

Berk Lupina Padded Shorty Saddle, Dura-Ace...

Berk Lupina Padded Shorty Saddle, Dura-Ace pedals, and some knockoff Topeak Feza cages for the Aethos...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,400,955
Posted By Jrasero

For 2023 this is where I am at Climbing Bike...

For 2023 this is where I am at

Climbing Bike 2023 Specialized Aethos Fact 10r Frameset built up with SRAM AXS Rival, Force D2, and Red, with the finishing kit pieces being all Prime Primavera...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 59,418
Posted By Jrasero

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Being a basic Tri State cyclist and road 9W this Saturday. I hadn't done it in a...
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