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11-27-23, 07:48 AM
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Posted By dwmckee

[QUOTE=RGVbiker;23079197]1. What type of bikes do...

[QUOTE=RGVbiker;23079197]1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?

I have a 2004 Giant OCR 2 road bike. Originally a 3x9 speed triple but I've upgraded it to a Tiagra 4700 2x10 group set, carbon...
05-01-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 697
Posted By dwmckee

I have been riding Rene Hearse/Compass 38s on at...

I have been riding Rene Hearse/Compass 38s on at least one bike for 8 years now on mixed gravel and roads. I have never felt the need for knobs, though I am not a racer. I try a lot of different...
04-29-23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 71,574
Posted By dwmckee

Salsa Journeyer Advent 1x $999. Journeyer...

Salsa Journeyer Advent 1x $999.
Journeyer Advent 700c | Salsa Cycles (https://www.salsacycles.com/bikes/2022-journeyer-advent-700c)
04-27-23, 07:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,397
Posted By dwmckee

GRX brakes are incredible. SRAM brakes will get...

GRX brakes are incredible. SRAM brakes will get the job done...
04-22-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 71,574
Posted By dwmckee

Cool. I would not rule out the Poseidon, but...

Cool. I would not rule out the Poseidon, but hopefully this forum makes you better informed so you can make broader consideration for whatever is the best decision for your overall situation. Some...
04-20-23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By dwmckee

+2 Rosefart!

+2 Rosefart!
04-20-23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 71,574
Posted By dwmckee

Every part on the bike is just about the absolute...

Every part on the bike is just about the absolute cheapest. The parts may technically function, but they are really cheap. If you search the forum you will find several stories of Poseidon owners...
04-20-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 297
Posted By dwmckee

These are pretty uncommon, but a Google Search on...

These are pretty uncommon, but a Google Search on "24 inch gravel tire" shows a few options by Schwalbe, Specialized and Maxxis. They are mountain bike-ish so I'd go with the ones with the smaller...
04-10-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 71,574
Posted By dwmckee

Yep, see comment #145 above. With customers...

Yep, see comment #145 above. With customers permission we dug a little further and were able to figure out the stems were simply defective.
04-09-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 71,574
Posted By dwmckee

Maybe, I could not say either way, but a stem...

Maybe, I could not say either way, but a stem normally is not considered part of a frame.
04-09-23, 08:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,265
Posted By dwmckee

Just about dead on, maybe a PSI either way...

Just about dead on, maybe a PSI either way...
04-09-23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,114
Posted By dwmckee

Great, that is what I am looking for. Thanks!

Great, that is what I am looking for. Thanks!
04-02-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,051
Posted By dwmckee

If you are building a gravel bike you will be...

If you are building a gravel bike you will be MUCH happier with a GRX 400 group over a Tiagra and I believe the cost difference is not too much. GRX 400 will have absolutely excellent hydraulic disc...
03-31-23, 07:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,114
Posted By dwmckee

Thanks. Do you like/recommend them?

Thanks. Do you like/recommend them?
03-31-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By dwmckee

This is on the very low-low end. If you can...

This is on the very low-low end. If you can stretch your budget up to $1029 the entry level Salsa Journeyer is a huge jump up in quality for $200 more. You would easily spend that much more at a bike...
03-31-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By dwmckee

I cannot speak for the Canyon, but the Revolts...

I cannot speak for the Canyon, but the Revolts are excellent bikes. Very well made, ride beautifully, nicely equipped and you can ride it and get correct sizing before you buy it. And if you do...
03-30-23, 09:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,114
Posted By dwmckee

These look interesting!! Anybody wearing them? ...

These look interesting!! Anybody wearing them? I have a pair of 9-year-old leather Dromartis that have been fantastic, but I am thinking about an alternative pair for a backup... These are a lot...
03-30-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,036
Posted By dwmckee

I rode a VAAST for 1/2 of the summer last tear...

I rode a VAAST for 1/2 of the summer last tear and was very impressed. As a stock bike you just cannot do better for under $2,000. Extremely comfortable and light too. Magnesium is 20x more...
03-30-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,223
Posted By dwmckee

What Kyote said. Plus for quickly dialing in...

What Kyote said. Plus for quickly dialing in tire pressure I suggest trying the Silca tire pressure guide. I find that it is always within a PSI or two of what I want. And use a separate high...
03-30-23, 05:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,867
Posted By dwmckee

We have one customer running a GRX rear...

We have one customer running a GRX rear derailleur with a double crank and Ultegra front derailleur and a 40-tooth cassette with a Wolftooth link to lower the derailleur to accommodate the bigger...
03-30-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 71,574
Posted By dwmckee

Our customer picked up the pair of Poseidons...

Our customer picked up the pair of Poseidons today and acknowledged the defect. With his approval we did some more investigation and found both stems were crooked by about 3 - 4 degrees which you...
03-29-23, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,881
Posted By dwmckee

Kona! You can ride it now, and the Surly is kind...

Kona! You can ride it now, and the Surly is kind of... well... boring; and with BB7 cable brake calipers on the Surly at that price? It is like ignoring 15 years of technology advancement; that is...
03-29-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,265
Posted By dwmckee

The tire pressure guide in the Silca website...

The tire pressure guide in the Silca website yields excellent results for just about any road condition and equipment combination. I find I am often within a pound or so of what the guide says when...
03-28-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 71,574
Posted By dwmckee

We were able to confirm the defect without...

We were able to confirm the defect without disassembling the bike by quickly leveling it in the stand and measuring to the floor. It would be up to the bike owner to file any warranty claims.

My...
03-28-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,317
Posted By dwmckee

For a few hundred more $ the Salsa Journeyer is a...

For a few hundred more $ the Salsa Journeyer is a huge upgrade and worth every penny extra. There are over a dozen models and several are around $1,050 or $1200. Next up is the entry level Giant...
03-26-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,776
Posted By dwmckee

Nice wheelset and we sell them in our shop, but...

Nice wheelset and we sell them in our shop, but if you are a high mileage rider we fine the hubs are not as durable as some others. There are some great aluminum wheelsets that are as light as some...
03-26-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 71,574
Posted By dwmckee

Two Poseidon bike repairs came in the shop this...

Two Poseidon bike repairs came in the shop this week and I feel like I just have to warn folks about this.

One was in the repair stand and we noticed the right side of the handlebar seemed lower...
11-18-22, 08:08 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 28,783
Posted By dwmckee

Well, a lot has changed since the original post...

Well, a lot has changed since the original post but here is some good news about port backlogs in general, though there still remains some scarcity in bike parts and bike models.
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11-14-22, 07:51 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 71,574
Posted By dwmckee

The Shimano GRX aluminum gravel wheelset is about...

The Shimano GRX aluminum gravel wheelset is about $450 and weighs ~1550 grams. Hard to beat that. With the money you save you could get a great set of Rene Herse super light tires to compliment the...
10-16-22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 428,613
Posted By dwmckee

I have not been back to the Sods since 1980, but...

I have not been back to the Sods since 1980, but very glad to see it is still relatively unchanged.
10-16-22, 07:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,166
Posted By dwmckee

From a recent review sums it up pretty well: "At...

From a recent review sums it up pretty well: "At the end of the day, this bike is something of a jack of all trades. It does everything moderately well thanks to its versatile design and high-quality...
10-14-22, 05:41 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,398
Posted By dwmckee

Beautiful bike and looks like a great choice! ...

Beautiful bike and looks like a great choice! For a gravel bike, a good purpose-built carbon frame beats the hell out of a dinosaur titanium frame in every way except maybe will it last 30 years. ...
10-14-22, 05:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,166
Posted By dwmckee

Yeah, but then you would be stuck riding a...

Yeah, but then you would be stuck riding a CrossCheck! If the price was reasonable then the Cinelli used is a good choice with triple butted Columbus aluminum but maybe a wee bit a bit aggressive...
10-13-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,166
Posted By dwmckee

Good luck with the Cinelli! I was going to...

Good luck with the Cinelli! I was going to suggest a Salsa Journeyer for your price range.
10-12-22, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,268
Posted By dwmckee

Hah, +2!

Hah, +2!
10-03-22, 07:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,001
Posted By dwmckee

Another option is the Ritchey Breakaway frame. ...

Another option is the Ritchey Breakaway frame. It looks like the buke above is an imitation of the Ritchey solution.
09-01-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 28,783
Posted By dwmckee

Some good news for a change! Just 8 ships...

Some good news for a change! Just 8 ships waiting to unload in LA & Long Beach. Lowest in 2 years!
08-13-22, 06:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,194
Posted By dwmckee

Cool. I upgraded the stock tires to Schwalbe...

Cool. I upgraded the stock tires to Schwalbe G-ones but other than that I am riding it stock. The factory seat is actually comfortable.
08-13-22, 06:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,930
Posted By dwmckee

We have found than more often than not, a...

We have found than more often than not, a standard Shimano derailleur will not work well with a GRX crank because of teh extra 2.5 mm spacing, but there are lot if variables in setup that may make...
08-12-22, 05:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,930
Posted By dwmckee

It is possible you may need to lengthen the chain...

It is possible you may need to lengthen the chain if you go to a 36 T cassette.
08-10-22, 08:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,338
Posted By dwmckee

Financially at least it makes most sense for an...

Financially at least it makes most sense for an OEM build or a frame up build. Hard to toss out a lot of high-end expensive parts to convert existing. I wonder how much they could reduce the cost...
08-09-22, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,338
Posted By dwmckee

Has anyone out there made the jump to Classified...

Has anyone out there made the jump to Classified yet? The dealer network is starting to fill out in the US.
08-08-22, 09:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,194
Posted By dwmckee

If you are trying to stay under $700 then a used...

If you are trying to stay under $700 then a used cross bike might be a consideration. But if the budget is up to $2K then I'd pass on the used cross bike. Just my opinion but Cyclocross bikes are...
08-08-22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,194
Posted By dwmckee

Have you contacted a dealer directly? We have a...

Have you contacted a dealer directly? We have a 56 in stock are getting 3 more in during September (54 & 56 I believe). A lot of their newer stock is supposed to ship out in later September. Next...
08-06-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,194
Posted By dwmckee

For under $2K you are limited to Steel, Aluminum...

For under $2K you are limited to Steel, Aluminum and now MAGNESIUM. Magnesium is 1/3 lighter than aluminum and much stronger yet dampens vibration almost as well as good carbon. It is also 1/2 the...
08-06-22, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By dwmckee

Sorry, I thought 105 only came in STI levers for...

Sorry, I thought 105 only came in STI levers for drop bars.
08-06-22, 04:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,182
Posted By dwmckee

Yep, what they said. Converting an old MTB to...

Yep, what they said. Converting an old MTB to drop bars often means you want the bars right on top if the steerer tube which is not very easy to do and does not handle all that well.
08-05-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By dwmckee

Are you using 105 shifters with flat bars?

Are you using 105 shifters with flat bars?
08-04-22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1,967
Views: 428,613
Posted By dwmckee

Is that an aluminum fork on that Litespeed?

Is that an aluminum fork on that Litespeed?
08-01-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,194
Posted By dwmckee

If you can go to $2K there are a lot of great...

If you can go to $2K there are a lot of great choices. If under $1K the pick'ns are slim.
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