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03-11-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By softreset

They're brand new for $2200 from Cannondale right...

They're brand new for $2200 from Cannondale right now. Based on eBay completed transactions the pricing is all over the place.

Brand New Large for <$1200...
02-26-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 591
Posted By softreset

I roll with a Lynskey GR and some 38 Pathfinders...

I roll with a Lynskey GR and some 38 Pathfinders for all my riding. It satisfies my road and off-road riding that I do. It's my only bike. I considered a second set of wheels but I don't see a huge...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 5,241
Posted By softreset

This was the only published study I could find...

This was the only published study I could find that was covered such a topic but not specifically around cyclists.
...
Forum: Commuting
09-05-23, 10:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,181
Posted By softreset

I did a 39.2 round-trip commute 3-days a week...

I did a 39.2 round-trip commute 3-days a week (when there wasn't rain in the forecast) and there were definitely a few stressful mornings. One morning, of course when I was slow out of the gate, I...
07-16-23, 11:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,522
Posted By softreset

We have a big XC org/series in the greater...

We have a big XC org/series in the greater Sacramento area in the fall into the holiday season. It has historically gotten pretty big turn-outs and it's a great crew that organizes it. I'd say about...
05-04-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 676
Posted By softreset

This is the only steel gravel fork that I know of...

This is the only steel gravel fork that I know of that checks some of the boxes:

https://www.brothercycles.com/shop/forks/brother-steel-gravel-fork/
02-07-23, 09:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By softreset

Just to close the loop on this, I was able to...

Just to close the loop on this, I was able to source a solution through Robert Axle, after I had provided them a picture of what I was working with on a fairly unique thru-axle size.
...
01-30-23, 11:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By softreset

Camilo - Oh indeed. I ordered just the axle...

Camilo - Oh indeed. I ordered just the axle through Ali, I've sourced a selection of nuts that I was experimenting with yesterday. I've also toyed with trying an SCS 'boost' axle with some spacers.
...
01-27-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By softreset

I'll give it a look. I ultimately ordered a...

I'll give it a look. I ultimately ordered a couple of options via Ali Express as it became clear to me that it was a unicorn size. Lesson learned, love the fork but because it's unique and sourced...
01-27-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By softreset

Awesome, thanks, that'll be a good start....

Awesome, thanks, that'll be a good start. Honestly that's been my biggest fear, given the uniqueness of the axle. Losing/braking the nut. This is perfect, thank you.
01-27-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By softreset

Yes indeed, it was a mistake/typo on my end in...

Yes indeed, it was a mistake/typo on my end in the subject line. Indeed, I don't know of anyone that makes a TA with such a total length and thread length. Virtually all of the 12x100 axles I've...
01-26-23, 11:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 546
Posted By softreset

Front thru-axle replacement (10x135mm)

I'm looking for front thru-axle replacement/spare with a part that measure 135mm but doesn't thread into the fork.

I recently purchased a titanium bike fork from Tiris...
08-24-22, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,209
Posted By softreset

I agree with Zen on waiting for GRX 2.0 ...

I agree with Zen on waiting for GRX 2.0

Given the difficulty getting parts, I'd be surprised if you could even find a non-OEM 105 Di2 build kit before 2023. Although, when GRX 2.0 gets announced +...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-22, 01:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,368
Posted By softreset

I configured my GRX with full synchro. Both right...

I configured my GRX with full synchro. Both right shifter paddle buttons are down, both left shifter paddles are up. The top (inner) buttons are inverted. So if I ever lost one side I'd still be able...
07-30-22, 10:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,676
Posted By softreset

https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/bikes/road/gravel...

https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/bikes/road/gravel/topstone-alloy/topstone-1
https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/bikes/road/gravel/topstone-alloy/topstone-3

Those load up on my browser with the old...
07-14-22, 02:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,243
Posted By softreset

I've had great luck with eBay from someone...

I've had great luck with eBay from someone selling try-on kit templates from Borah teamwear. Typically $20-$25 for a really nice bib and sizes 2xl-4xl. I'm a 42" waist and the 3XL & 4XL fit well.
...
07-14-22, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,676
Posted By softreset

It's interesting that the Topstone 1, 3 & 4 have...

It's interesting that the Topstone 1, 3 & 4 have the old rear triangle but the 2 does not. Is it just old & new blending on the website?
04-14-22, 04:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,732
Posted By softreset

I had to come down to your level, in case you...

I had to come down to your level, in case you were new to understanding how Di2 worked.
04-14-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,732
Posted By softreset

I'm objecting to your measuring of Di2 battery...

I'm objecting to your measuring of Di2 battery life by mileage. In the same way that the shop I worked at had people burning through charges at well under 500 miles because of the elevation around...
04-14-22, 01:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,732
Posted By softreset

Some rides I didn't shift at at all, averaging...

Some rides I didn't shift at at all, averaging 1500-2000 ft of gain/loss over 30 miles. But it's exactly why your mileage statement of battery life is so problematic.
04-13-22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,732
Posted By softreset

Do you live somewhere with an endless supply of...

Do you live somewhere with an endless supply of rolling hills? Shimano advertises 2000-5000km on a full charge (1240 - 3100 miles) and I'd say that's even being conservative. I charge twice in 2021...
04-04-22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,166
Posted By softreset

Was in the shop with my GRX Di2 over the weekend...

Was in the shop with my GRX Di2 over the weekend and one of the techs asked: "How much would you sell your group for?" They were told no known ETA for the right shifter and prior to that it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-22, 05:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 12,912
Posted By softreset

They probably have enough product in their...

They probably have enough product in their pipeline that isn't getting into the hands of consumers. I order a Rival ASX XPLR group set in late September and the last update I got (about 10 days ago)...
12-30-21, 01:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,629
Posted By softreset

I put 2100 miles on a BMC Gran Fondo GF01 and...

I put 2100 miles on a BMC Gran Fondo GF01 and another 1800 miles on a Domane 5.9 back in 2017-2018 when I was over 275 (max was 319).

Had zero issues on either bike, the wheels got a once over on...
11-12-21, 02:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,477
Posted By softreset

Steady Eddy's in Winters, CA is a very popular...

Steady Eddy's in Winters, CA is a very popular (bike-friendly) shop.

https://www.steady-eddys.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-21, 11:24 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,988
Posted By softreset

I can't speak to Mike's or how Specialized does...

I can't speak to Mike's or how Specialized does it (with shops that buy their bikes) but the shop I worked at was net 30 for any "over the counter order." I don't recall if Project One bikes (it was...
08-27-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,611
Posted By softreset

GRX in a 48/31 - 11/34 configuration gets you...

GRX in a 48/31 - 11/34 configuration gets you 25.3 GI. The 46/30 crankset option with an 11/34 in the 10-speed setup is 24.5 GI.

I swapped out an11-speed 11/34 cassette for a SRAM 11-speed 11/36...
08-21-21, 09:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,263
Posted By softreset

There's three buttons on each GRX Di2 shifter....

There's three buttons on each GRX Di2 shifter. The two on the shifter paddle and then one on the upper (inside) of the hood. I personally have configured my synchro to be:

- Both left paddles is...
08-21-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 28,785
Posted By softreset

Nearest Giant shop is 300 miles away and the shop...

Nearest Giant shop is 300 miles away and the shop he ordered from he's being doing business with since '98.
08-20-21, 10:23 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 28,785
Posted By softreset

It was Checkpoint ALR 5, I don't recall the color...

It was Checkpoint ALR 5, I don't recall the color but it was a 56cm. He called 5 shops within 250 miles and they all quoted "mid to late 2022."
08-20-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 28,785
Posted By softreset

My local shop delivered a bike to a customer...

My local shop delivered a bike to a customer yesterday that was ordered on August 3rd (of 2020). Another customer ordered that same bike (size, model & color), 3 weeks ago and it was also delivered...
Forum: Touring
06-26-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,408
Posted By softreset

I explored flying a bike with United about 2...

I explored flying a bike with United about 2 years ago and spoke with their customer service team on the phone about clarification on their policy. Because as you said, 62 linear inches is impossible...
Forum: Touring
06-24-21, 11:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,548
Posted By softreset

How else do you respond to your question about...

How else do you respond to your question about "Why rim brakes?"
06-12-21, 06:33 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,361
Posted By softreset

Thanks! It was turnkey from Lynskey. At the time...

Thanks! It was turnkey from Lynskey. At the time I ordered it (mid-July 2020) GRX Di2 was already pretty constrained, my local shop didn't have an ETA on the RD I wanted and had to piecemeal the...
06-04-21, 05:37 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,361
Posted By softreset

I got really lucky that everything lined up...

I got really lucky that everything lined up during the height of the pandemic regarding pricing and inventory levels. While I did have to wait a couple extra weeks, it was still only about 6-weeks...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-21, 11:32 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,644
Posted By softreset

I've had excellent luck with picking up NOS...

I've had excellent luck with picking up NOS Hincapie Power Bibs for $20-$30 (with $159.99 tags on them). I've gotten 6 pairs over 2 years with a basic notification filter.
05-20-21, 07:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,094
Posted By softreset

Do most? I'd say no. Do many? Probably depends on...

Do most? I'd say no. Do many? Probably depends on the area.

Of the 11 bike shops within a 30-minute drive from my house, only 3 of them have a rental fleet.

Then there's the issue of what...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,639
Posted By softreset

Source -...

Source - https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/termsconditions

13.1.1.3

Free 60-Day Repair Labor. If your bicycle is found to be defective in materials, workmanship, or assembly within 60 days of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-21, 01:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,639
Posted By softreset

I covered our service writer at the shop I worked...

I covered our service writer at the shop I worked at for a few years (Giant, Trek, Felt) and:

All labor costs associated for a warranty repair was covered by our shop, if the bike was bought from...
05-03-21, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,815
Posted By softreset

Weird, that photo is of the current 2021 SL 7...

Weird, that photo is of the current 2021 SL 7 without Front Isospeed.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-21, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,551
Posted By softreset

This is a fun instagram account for broken...

This is a fun instagram account for broken Shimano crank arms and such - https://www.instagram.com/thanksshimano/

I've got a Di2 9070 group that's closing in on 10k, zero issues beyond chain and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-21, 12:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,159
Posted By softreset

I've had a Bontrager Air Support HP Pro S...

I've had a Bontrager Air Support HP Pro S...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-21, 03:59 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 35,599
Posted By softreset

I went with a Lynskey GR 300 with GRX Di2 and a...

I went with a Lynskey GR 300 with GRX Di2 and a wheel upgrade to a Stans Grail MK3 and their 'adventure' fork. I had been eyeballing a bike from them for a few years and was always interested in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,227
Posted By softreset

Because of the DIM weight of a standard bike box,...

Because of the DIM weight of a standard bike box, yeah that has been my experience. Using a service like Bike Flights can help (sometimes) but of the last half dozen bikes I've sold on eBay the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,339
Posted By softreset

Ordered the XC100s, should be here next week. My...

Ordered the XC100s, should be here next week. My local shop had two pair of XC200s on Wednesday and they were sold that day.

To answer some of the questions that have been asked:

I own three...
03-22-21, 10:31 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 28,785
Posted By softreset

Makes sense, absolutely continue to be looking....

Makes sense, absolutely continue to be looking. I've seen some great deals come up and some eye rolls. It's sometimes a combination of timing, luck, and desperation (from a seller).

dwmckee's...
03-22-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 28,785
Posted By softreset

Having the original owner's warranty if you're...

Having the original owner's warranty if you're going to drop some $$$ is a really "nice to have" feature of buying new and paying the premium of buying new vs. used. Personally, if a used bike is...
03-10-21, 06:54 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 28,785
Posted By softreset

My buddy was eyeballing the Trek Checkpoint ALR 4...

My buddy was eyeballing the Trek Checkpoint ALR 4 and he was told by two local shops (one of which was a Trek store): "No planned stock before 2022, no ETA for pre-orders." One of the stores still...
03-09-21, 03:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,925
Posted By softreset

I was trying to figure out why you thought to...

I was trying to figure out why you thought to make this thread in this particular forum. So if you're lost, well that makes two of us on this thread.
03-09-21, 01:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,925
Posted By softreset

So uh, like, um, do you ride a gravel or...

So uh, like, um, do you ride a gravel or cyclocross bike?
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