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Forum: For Sale
09-13-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 584
Posted By Amelio

2021 Specialized Aethos Pro Frame Frameset 56 very lightly used Satin Blue Murano

2021 Specialized Aethos Pro Frameset 56 very lightly used beautiful Satin Blue Murano/Carbon colour, one of the best finishes in my opinion. This beautiful frame came off a new bike purchased from a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-21, 07:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,432
Posted By Amelio

Dream Build: SRAM Force Etap or Shimano Dura Ace Di2

If you had a choice and cost wasn’t a concern, which groupset would you choose? For a C$10,000 bike.

SRAM Force Etap 12 speed

or

Shimano Dura Ace Di2 11 Speed


and why?
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-13-21, 04:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,097
Posted By Amelio

yes it’s definitely much cheaper to take new GRX...

yes it’s definitely much cheaper to take new GRX take off parts off 2x 2021 bikes, sell those parts and replace those parts with MSRP- priced SRAM XPLR equivalent pieces.

Shimano GRX groupsets are...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-13-21, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,097
Posted By Amelio

guys, this is coming together nicely, really...

guys, this is coming together nicely, really liking the look of the new Sram Rival 10-30 XD cassette on XD/XDR driver, it's a sweet, no-lockring-required install!
(why are these pics so big? Sorry) ...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-13-21, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,097
Posted By Amelio

Maybe so, but I'd like to get my family involved...

Maybe so, but I'd like to get my family involved it I could, and we range in height from 5'1 to 6'2" :)
I was thinking of the smart bike...but we've got so may bikes already, and they're C$5000, but...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-12-21, 12:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,097
Posted By Amelio

you’re correct 😊

you’re correct 😊
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-12-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,229
Posted By Amelio

Great idea in rebuilding the wheels. I one point...

Great idea in rebuilding the wheels. I one point I'd have thought this was crazy, now I get it!

Here's my solution, coming in from Taiwan, I can't wait!

(sorry for the stupidly big picture)
...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-12-21, 09:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,097
Posted By Amelio

In this day and age of component shortages/no...

In this day and age of component shortages/no stock/etc this comes across a *little* harsh, but I can't disagree with you. To me, my Sram Red bike on the Suntour 11 speed was less than ideal. It's...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
11-12-21, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,097
Posted By Amelio

I didn't ask her, this switchover is for me. I...

I didn't ask her, this switchover is for me. I mentioned it to her, and she couldn't care less, but I know she'll enjoy the new etap axs, it's as sweet as her. I want to be able to drop my bike or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-21, 06:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 860
Posted By Amelio

FSA seems to make their money in mass market OEM...

FSA seems to make their money in mass market OEM cranksets, rings and parts, at the 105-level. Companies spec FSA cranksets n rings to save money on Shimano groups. I’ve owned 2 bikes that were 105...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-21, 05:08 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,221
Posted By Amelio

When in doubt, it’s best to check local laws....

When in doubt, it’s best to check local laws. Here in Ontario we stay to the ride, for driving, riding and generally walking.

https://ontariocycling.org/forms/form-highway-traffic-act-slidehsow/...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-30-21, 04:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,097
Posted By Amelio

Tried the sram red bike on trainer

Well I put a my bike on the Kickr with the Sunrace 11 speed cassette, and it works okay. It seems a little noisier than the Shimano bike, and the shifting is a little hesitant around gears 16 17 and...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-29-21, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,097
Posted By Amelio

SRAM Red bike, Wahoo Kickr, wife and son are Shimano 11 speed

Always been a Shimano guy but I got a nice bike with Sram Red 12 speed 10-33 on back. My son and wife’s bike are both Shimano 11 speed grx.

just got a new Wahoo trainer with a sunrace 11 speed...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-29-21, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,229
Posted By Amelio

Will do! The switchover from Shimano to Sram is...

Will do! The switchover from Shimano to Sram is "all the rage" for some, Sram is just a bit more fun. More speeds. more gear range, easier to install, no wires, why not??
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-29-21, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,229
Posted By Amelio

Thanks for the reply! Yes I tried my dealer...

Thanks for the reply!

Yes I tried my dealer where I bought the bike, and they submitted a request on the formulahubs.com site, we're just waiting to hear back.
In the meantime I ordered a new hub...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-28-21, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,229
Posted By Amelio

SRAM XDR Driver for Cannondale Topstone 1 — Formula hub?

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to replace my Shimano HG freehub with an Sram XDR one, but I’m having trouble finding out exactly what hubs they are or where to find a new freehub. Any information...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-21, 07:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,097
Posted By Amelio

But it’s electronic, it should just do it all...

But it’s electronic, it should just do it all itself! 😂

thanks Chaadster I purchased that tool today.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-21, 07:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,097
Posted By Amelio

Oh that’s really interesting, you are so we...

Oh that’s really interesting, you are so we passed me in an experience, thanks very much!

You’re using other cranks and it still shifts just fine? That’s great!

I bought the front derailleur...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,097
Posted By Amelio

thanks for all the great info Dave, really...

thanks for all the great info Dave, really appreciate it. Mine is also SRAM...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-21, 08:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,097
Posted By Amelio

🦃Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 SRAM Etap Front Derailleur Chain Drop

Good morning everyone, happy Thanksgiving 🦃 to those celebrating!

I just started getting some chain drop on my sram front derailleur, surprise surprise! The chain is falling off the small ring. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-06-21, 06:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Amelio

true true, but it was only 20 bucks more and it...

true true, but it was only 20 bucks more and it was a combo on sale so I figured what the heck?! 😀

great point on the 50% = 2x the batt life!

thanks for your reply 👍
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-06-21, 06:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Amelio

thanks Mstate, that’s a good observation. 😀 it’s...

thanks Mstate, that’s a good observation. 😀 it’s this annoying ticking sound only in the two highest gears. The only time it doesn’t bother me is when I pedal and breathe harder, which I do a lot! I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-06-21, 06:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Amelio

What a great ride, and 28kph, wow, I didn’t...

What a great ride, and 28kph, wow, I didn’t realize deer run that fast! It’s times like that when you wish you had a camera crew to record that ride! thanks for sharing that it was a nice read this...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-05-21, 06:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Amelio

thanks for the good advice! Warm dark ride...

thanks for the good advice! Warm dark ride through the leaves, yes for sure!

Just wondering about the brightness of these lights. I’ve got my Blackburn Dayblazer 400 (not the 550 I thought) which...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-05-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Amelio

Thanks! It was a lot of fun!

Thanks! It was a lot of fun!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-05-21, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Amelio

Hahaha yes, but even less light!!! I stupidly...

Hahaha yes, but even less light!!! I stupidly wore a black coat (warmth) over my bright red shirt (safety) and negated the safety part. My lights are Blackburn Dayblazer 550 front and rear My Lights...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-05-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Amelio

It was a dark, stormy night...on my gravel bike :)

ladies and gentlemen, I went in a gravel ride last night. It was raining, fairly cold, but said what the hell, I'm going for a ride!

Was a bit of road, some dirt trail, some gravel, mud, and a lot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-21, 10:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,509
Posted By Amelio

Solved!

A big shout out to Pastor Bob for the replacement cog and timely help! (is there a way to tag a user?)

Thanks to everyone that contributed to help solve this issue! This is my son’s bike for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,695
Posted By Amelio

thanks Shelby, I did this, well, sort of. 😊 ...

thanks Shelby, I did this, well, sort of. 😊

I found a used S-Works Aethos with SRAM Red 12-Speed, upgraded wheels, and a Roval 1 piece bar, quarq power meter, etc. What a bike! Really happy for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 09:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,632
Posted By Amelio

i’m duplicating part of my post I did earlier,...

i’m duplicating part of my post I did earlier, but I think I need to let 10 lbs out. I’m 165 with 28’s on these tires, sorry for the dupe content, I’m in a replying groove this morning and LOVE MY...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,632
Posted By Amelio

really appreciate your insight here, I got the...

really appreciate your insight here, I got the zipps!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 09:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,632
Posted By Amelio

You sealed the Scott! I put my nonsense aside...

You sealed the Scott!
I put my nonsense aside and got the bike with zipps. 😀

That’s for your bottom-line comment, I needed to hear this.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,632
Posted By Amelio

you're 100% correct, thank you!

you're 100% correct, thank you!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-21, 08:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,632
Posted By Amelio

thanks Wi-Fi you’ve been really helpful. Thanks...

thanks Wi-Fi you’ve been really helpful. Thanks to your info and all the helpful comments from others I decided to get the zipps. (sometimes I get overwhelmed by all the great info n posts and feel I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-21, 09:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,632
Posted By Amelio

You guys have answered all my questions, thanks...

You guys have answered all my questions, thanks gentlemen! I'm a little confused with WhyFi's "The Firecrests would be the choice if the time, effort and frustration of fixing flats on the roadside...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-21, 04:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,632
Posted By Amelio

im looking at a bike that came with the roval’s...

im looking at a bike that came with the roval’s from factory but guy swapped them out with the Firecrest’s. I’m just wondering if was an upgrade downgrade (weight-wise) that he just wanted tubeless...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-21, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,632
Posted By Amelio

Roval Alpinist CLX vs Zipp Firecrest wheels

Does anyone know these two wheel sets and if so could you explain the difference? Is there a better wheel out of the two?

I think the Roval Alpinist CLX is not tubeless capable

the zipp 303...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,695
Posted By Amelio

All good point Dave, thank you. I wish my gearing...

All good point Dave, thank you. I wish my gearing was a little bit lower but hitting the “leg days” harder is helping. 😊
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,695
Posted By Amelio

How is wondering if I could move to a 12 speed...

How is wondering if I could move to a 12 speed Dura Ace missing a clear view? As I mentioned I am enjoying my bike just wondering what the upgrade path would look like.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,695
Posted By Amelio

yes I’m sure it’s a quick and easy upgrade path! 😂

yes I’m sure it’s a quick and easy upgrade path! 😂
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-21, 07:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,695
Posted By Amelio

Not really. It’s a tough bike to source atm so it...

Not really. It’s a tough bike to source atm so it would probably sell close to what I paid for it, but I realize you were tongue in cheek here!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-21, 07:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,695
Posted By Amelio

You must know my wife! 😂 She’s picked up a few...

You must know my wife! 😂 She’s picked up a few sales tips along the way and, like many women, likes her handbags. She’s found buying used, enjoying them and reselling at consignment stores, she loses...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-21, 03:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,695
Posted By Amelio

It's true, I've got more bike than I can use, I'm...

It's true, I've got more bike than I can use, I'm not arguing that. :)

Maybe this will go over better for you guys, because the replies I'm getting aren't really what I was looking for, and maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-21, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,695
Posted By Amelio

changing my groupset from Dura Ace Di2 11 to 12, or?

hi everyone,

Just over a month ago, I purchased a Aethos Pro with sweet deal on an upgraded (from SRAM Force 12 speed) to Shimano Dura Ace R9170 11 speed, compact rings, 11-30 cassette etc. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-21, 06:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,431
Posted By Amelio

This is my situation exactly, how did you make...

This is my situation exactly, how did you make out with this?

I’ve got a Shimano 600 arabesque short cage (I think) with a 13-28 that I’d like to rebuild using Ultraglide sprockets and end up at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,509
Posted By Amelio

pastorbob, I would like to buy a 14 tooth suntour...

pastorbob, I would like to buy a 14 tooth suntour perfect, pls and thank you. Could you kindly check your stock and PM me the price of a pristine 14T and I will send you the money. Thanks for all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,509
Posted By Amelio

Yep, we've been PM'ing. :) Thanks for the help so...

Yep, we've been PM'ing. :) Thanks for the help so much for the help. I'm going to try one last touch up with the grinder before I order that sprocket. Stay safe and have a great day guys!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 08:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,509
Posted By Amelio

Okay, today's a new day. I'm looking at this on...

Okay, today's a new day. I'm looking at this on my desktop and see the little 45 degree chamfer you're talking about. That looks easy enough. I'm going to give this one last kick at the can before I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-21, 07:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,509
Posted By Amelio

these are all great suggestions thank you very...

these are all great suggestions thank you very much! I’ve contacted Pastor Bob but the shipping is pretty high from/to 🇨🇦

that cassette seems like a pretty good deal. I’m wondering if I should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-21, 06:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,509
Posted By Amelio

Hey dddd, I really appreciate you explaining...

Hey dddd,

I really appreciate you explaining that so well. Let me apologize in advance. maybe it’s just the way my mind works (or doesn’t!) I don’t quite understand which portion to grind. The red...
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