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Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 201
Posted By crazyravr

I had ICAN wheels 50mm RIM brake few years ago...

I had ICAN wheels 50mm RIM brake few years ago and did about 30K km on them. Zero issue. Even the brake track was still good.
If I was shopping for new wheelset, I would not hesitate. Its a well...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,894
Posted By crazyravr

And I was out again yesterday hitting a gravel...

And I was out again yesterday hitting a gravel patch without issues. I really dont get how people get so little use out of these. That would really piss me off lol I mean these cost nearly as much as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 382
Posted By crazyravr

Thats beyond my tool access level. Might do more...

Thats beyond my tool access level. Might do more harm than good myself. Might as well just visit a shop and hope for the best.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 382
Posted By crazyravr

Rear wheel does not spin freely...

Noticed this the other day. Giant SLR-2 wheels. When I spin the pedals, it seem to slow down and stop rather abruptly. I thought that maybe the disc was rubbing, but thats not the case. I took it all...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 367
Posted By crazyravr

If you have that much discomfort, ditch the...

If you have that much discomfort, ditch the clipless. Get yourself more of a cycling looking / feeling flat shoe with stiff sole and done. Add in decent grippy pedal, and you will have more pleasure...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,894
Posted By crazyravr

75kg and I ride on typical Canada ****** roads....

75kg and I ride on typical Canada ****** roads. From the time snow melts and there is all sorts of crap on the shoulders to when I cant feel my fingers in the fall.
I have the cream GP5000 S TR 30mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,381
Posted By crazyravr

Is this the new version or the older one that one...

Is this the new version or the older one that one should not bring anywhere near rain and hope for the best?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 651
Posted By crazyravr

Thats pretty much all info you need to size up....

Thats pretty much all info you need to size up. The ride "quality" is a whole another thing to consider.
Craigslist, Kijiji, FB marketplace, Ebay.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 07:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 891
Posted By crazyravr

Lake shoes. By far the most comfy shoes and true...

Lake shoes. By far the most comfy shoes and true to the size on their charts. No need to upsize to compensate. In addition, the leather just feels sooooo good.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,264
Posted By crazyravr

@Sy Reene...

@Sy Reene (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/sy-reene-400532.html) Thats not a good comparison IMHO. The first photo is an amatour cyclists tensed up and going in a straight line. The second photo...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 09:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,362
Posted By crazyravr

My thoughts on this.... let them get as fast as...

My thoughts on this.... let them get as fast as possible in TT but TT only and do not bring this tech into the road racing.
TT should be as technically advanced as possible as it is all about speed...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-07-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,532
Posted By crazyravr

Gravelos / Thunderos lol tomato tamato :)Gravel...

Gravelos / Thunderos lol tomato tamato :)Gravel Thundero
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-06-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,532
Posted By crazyravr

I have the Tufo Gravelos in 45 and 35mm and they...

I have the Tufo Gravelos in 45 and 35mm and they are simply amazing tires. Highly recommend.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 66,493
Posted By crazyravr

Something I heard lately on GCN got me thinking,...

Something I heard lately on GCN got me thinking, do you re-use the quick links or new ones every wax? I re-use mine as long as they snap in properly. Once they feel a bit loose, they are gone. What...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,194
Posted By crazyravr

As an FYI I am also 6'2" (188cm) and ride a Defy...

As an FYI I am also 6'2" (188cm) and ride a Defy M/L with 120mm stem and the seat post at max. Very good fit for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,721
Posted By crazyravr

how can you even think about comparing these two...

how can you even think about comparing these two lol
You might as well say that you prefer amazon because they can ship food and a tv to your door and BikeInn does not lol
For anyone "sane" its a...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-20-23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Posted By crazyravr

Thank you for the suggestions. See below for...

Thank you for the suggestions. See below for stats.
Her - avg. pwr 125W, avg speed 28.9kmh, avg cad 54rpm (she is a masher)
Me - avg pwr 216W, avg speef 33.8kmh, avg cad 95rpm

The route was...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-19-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Posted By crazyravr

I will try swapping the trainers or reduce the...

I will try swapping the trainers or reduce the "reality" level her side and report back. Thank you all for the suggestions.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-18-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Posted By crazyravr

I am 188cm and 78kg. She is 156cm and 55kg. We...

I am 188cm and 78kg. She is 156cm and 55kg.
We did a ride last weekend outdoors with 80km and 800m climbing, she had no problems keeping up, sitting on the back wheel and we averaged 30.4kmh
Then...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-15-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Posted By crazyravr

Yes, both. Never fails, last ride was 55km with...

Yes, both.
Never fails, last ride was 55km with 550m elevation and again I finished 5km faster than her. No matter what route, unless I am only easy spinning zone 1/2, this will happen.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-12-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,006
Posted By crazyravr

Rouvy issue - Power and Cadence correct, speed WAY off. Anyone?

Posted this in the wrong forum. Moving it here.
https://www.bikeforums.net/training-nutrition/1286386-rouvy-issue-power-cadence-correct-speed-way-off-anyone.html#post23097580

I know what my speed...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-12-23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By crazyravr

Riding in "just ride" mode. Not interested in...

Riding in "just ride" mode. Not interested in competitions at all, thats what real life riding is for :) even here she cannot really hold a wheel on flats on downhills, which is very strange.
I will...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-11-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By crazyravr

I have never thought of that!!!! I am 188cm and...

I have never thought of that!!!!
I am 188cm and she is 156cm, in real life. Also in real life, she will typically ride behind me (ie. the parachute or wind block), just happily. Is there a way to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-11-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By crazyravr

Rouvy issue - Power and Cadence correct, speed WAY off. Anyone?

I know what my speed is supposed to look like based on power, cadence, gradient etc. numbers in real life.
In Rouvy:
- climbing = good
- flat = fast (no way that I would be doing 3w/kg and moving...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By crazyravr

There is a VPN for that which everyone should be...

There is a VPN for that which everyone should be using regardless.
I myself was more than happy to pay for the subsciption to get ALL the racing and excellent videos to watch at anytime NOT just...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-23, 07:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,791
Posted By crazyravr

How many times can you pump up to that 70psi?...

How many times can you pump up to that 70psi? ohhhh an link??
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,381
Posted By crazyravr

I assume you dont have a bag or does this...

I assume you dont have a bag or does this actually clear the bag someway?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By crazyravr

How to put pro bike fit numbers into buying new bike?

So I got a bike fit, Retul, to get me nice and comfy on my current bike, Giant Defy, with some recommendations.
If I were now to shop for a new bike, maybe something more aero, how should I look at...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,381
Posted By crazyravr

But ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so worth it for the...

But ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so worth it for the comfort, style and longetivity.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 66,493
Posted By crazyravr

Yeap. Crap will fall down and you will be left...

Yeap. Crap will fall down and you will be left with clean wax all the time.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 66,493
Posted By crazyravr

Next time you do your waxing, turn the pot on and...

Next time you do your waxing, turn the pot on and after a bit, lift the wax out. You will see how dirty it is when you look at the bottom. If there is some crap in there, just place something inside...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 992
Posted By crazyravr

What you describe is the exact reason why me at...

What you describe is the exact reason why me at 6'2" went from a Large to a M/L TCR. All I had to do was to throw on a 120mm stem. Perfect. On the Large I felt way to stretched out, the cranks were...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,949
Posted By crazyravr

If you could have one set of tires...

what would they be and why? Would you go with 35, 40, 45mm? Slick or knobby? Why?

Myself I run TUFO Thundero in 44mm and this covers me for all my riding, be it dry, wet, pavement and all but the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-23, 06:59 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,117
Posted By crazyravr

Tubeless 45mm carbon rims. Hoping to be able to...

Tubeless 45mm carbon rims. Hoping to be able to drop the tire pressure and ride with more comfort and little punctures.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-05-23, 06:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,099
Posted By crazyravr

I run tubeless setup and dont want to switch...

I run tubeless setup and dont want to switch tires every time I want to go off roading. Its either bike or just the wheels with disks on ready to be installed.
Now....... should I look into gravel...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-04-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,099
Posted By crazyravr

Have a Giant Defy, want to go gravelling.

I dont want to get a "real" gravel bike, not if I can get away with the Defy limitations in 35mm tire width.
So my question is, would you guys keep the stock wheelset and throw 35mm gravel (knobby)...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 860
Posted By crazyravr

Almost at the line. Removed couple spacers. I...

Almost at the line. Removed couple spacers. I have 88cm in seam.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 860
Posted By crazyravr

For reference I am 188cm tall and ride M/L Defy...

For reference I am 188cm tall and ride M/L Defy with 120mm stem. Fits like a glove :) I like smaller fitting bikes with longer stems.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,946
Posted By crazyravr

If you arent sure and fall between sizes, I would...

If you arent sure and fall between sizes, I would go with the smaller Medium option. I think its easier to make smaller bike fit better (stems, seat post etc).
I myself am 188cm and ride Giant Defy...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By crazyravr

I have the bike for a year now. It was all fine...

I have the bike for a year now. It was all fine until recently where no matter how hard I squeeze, its just slows down. Never mind locking up. Stark difference from my road bike Shimano system.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-27-23, 07:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By crazyravr

Triban RC120 Gravel - brake upgrade.

The brakes on this bike are simply put horrible. I would like to actually be able to stop and not slowly come to a stop if needed.
What do you guys think I should look into? Swap the entire brake...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-23, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 66,493
Posted By crazyravr

Ahhhh ok. I just take it off when it needs to go...

Ahhhh ok. I just take it off when it needs to go for a dip and submerge into hot soapy water, scrub and rinse out. Dry with paper towel and dip.
No way would I pour boiling water on the bike. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 66,493
Posted By crazyravr

This is pretty much exactly what I do. I even use...

This is pretty much exactly what I do. I even use the same crockpot lol
I just dont understand where does the hot water come in "after the first waxing"? Does any one know about this?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 484
Posted By crazyravr

This is pretty much exactly what I want to do,...

This is pretty much exactly what I want to do, except mechanical.
Didnt know I could get that 36T cassette into shimano system.
This will cost me $450 roughly to do and I am leaning this way for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-23, 06:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 484
Posted By crazyravr

Thanx all. Should have posted the specs for what...

Thanx all. Should have posted the specs for what I have. First post edited now.

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ie/tcr-advanced-1-disc-2021

Full Shimano Ultegra 11-30 and 36/52
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 484
Posted By crazyravr

Drivetrain upgrades (cassette / chainset)

I currently have 2022 Giant TCR with 52/36 and 11-30 cassette. I would like to get "easier" gearing for my riding style. I was thinking of two options but arent sure what will make more sense and be...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-26-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 441
Posted By crazyravr

Finally got this resolved. Updating in case...

Finally got this resolved. Updating in case someone finds this helpful.

- remove the battery from the Giant RideSense sensor
- remove all sensors paired to my Garmin 530
- add back ONLY Ant+...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-23-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 441
Posted By crazyravr

Hmmmmm I wonder if maybe my existing Giant...

Hmmmmm I wonder if maybe my existing Giant RideSense is causing the issue. I will try to remove the batter from that and see if it helps with anything.
Also, if I dont pair the Stages cadence and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-17-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 441
Posted By crazyravr

Stages power meter issues

Got a single sided 105 power meter recently. It pics up power just fine BUT speed and cadence are something else. I could be going 30km/h and it would constantly very the speed from 0 (stopped) to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 21,332
Views: 5,186,381
Posted By crazyravr

Pirelli Cinturato Velo...

Pirelli Cinturato Velo (https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/tyres/road-bike-tyres/pirelli-cinturato-velo-tyre-review/) in 26mm tubeless for my wife's Giant. She seems to think that when on a...
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