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Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 06:01 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 16,528
Posted By bleui

for sure and I hate to think that,...

for sure and I hate to think that, technology-wise, they would just stop any future development for rim brake, not that there's anything wrong with the current dual pivot caliper, but could it be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 05:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,221
Posted By bleui

if I may recommend a custom Ti from chinese...

if I may recommend a custom Ti from chinese factory, I got one for around $500 (frame only) been 3 years on it without any issues. But for the record the ride quality is a bit "harsher" than my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 05:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,711
Posted By bleui

just to add recommendation on things to check, I...

just to add recommendation on things to check, I just found the culprit of the ticking noise on my bike was a bad cartridge bearing (9000km+) on the inside part of the freehub
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-21, 05:30 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 16,528
Posted By bleui

rim brake will make a comeback just like threaded...

rim brake will make a comeback just like threaded bottom bracket does... hopefully
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-21, 12:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,994
Posted By bleui

​​​​​​​oh man now I'm intrigued by that Verse...

​​​​​​​oh man now I'm intrigued by that Verse saddle. I'll be honest the brand Bontrager never came across the mind when searching for a saddle, but seems like I need to explore more.
is the Verse's...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-21, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,994
Posted By bleui

quest for saddle, ended

so for the last 10 years I've been on numerous saddles,
Fizik Arione, Antares, Specialized Romin, Power, Power Arc, Fabric Scoop, Pro Griffon, with Romin being the least torturous and Power with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-19, 06:35 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,861
Posted By bleui

been vegan for 3 years, for long rides I usually...

been vegan for 3 years, for long rides I usually packed a burritos (red beans, chickpeas, hummus, tomatoes, tvp, sauces) for savory type of meal and peanut butter & banana sandwich for the sweet...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-18, 06:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,600
Posted By bleui

what rims are those?

what rims are those?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-18, 02:42 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,279
Posted By bleui

anyone have any experience with Bell Falcon?...

anyone have any experience with Bell Falcon? looks like it has good ventilation and quite inexpensive...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-18, 06:31 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,845
Posted By bleui

where do one connect the speed and cadence...

where do one connect the speed and cadence sensor? to the laptop or trainer? does the sensor need to be ANT+?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-18, 06:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,408
Posted By bleui

$200 with speedplay pedals and rolf wheelset? you...

$200 with speedplay pedals and rolf wheelset? you sure it's not stolen :(
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-18, 06:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,941
Posted By bleui

ebay? or LBS

ebay? or LBS
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-18, 06:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,355
Posted By bleui

I like this one from Vaude, the gap is quite big...

I like this one from Vaude, the gap is quite big which supposed to give airflow and load balancing, it's not entirely sweat-free but better than some of the mesh-style backpack I've used
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-18, 05:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,689
Posted By bleui

is the saddle level (parallel to the earth) to...

is the saddle level (parallel to the earth) to begin with? because for me, angling the saddle up do make the hand/shoulder less fatigue but it puts pressure on the private part
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-18, 12:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,130
Posted By bleui

I own both, the 105 is a bit smoother because of...

I own both, the 105 is a bit smoother because of the ease of adjustment on the bearing/tension, and I regularly do a complete overhaul on the 105 hubs about twice a year (daily commuting ride). I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-18, 06:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,026
Posted By bleui

since the pedal rod is longer than the cleat...

since the pedal rod is longer than the cleat itself, it seems like you could end up with different q-factor every time you re-engage, and you can't adjust it since there is no slippage
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-18, 06:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,331
Posted By bleui

for a moment I thought I had double vision

for a moment I thought I had double vision
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-18, 06:02 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,256
Posted By bleui

Pass a minute mark of planking and I started...

Pass a minute mark of planking and I started shaking, does cycling helps plank or the other way around?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-18, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,766
Posted By bleui

[/LEFT] how did the crack happened? did you...

[/LEFT]
how did the crack happened? did you crash?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-18, 05:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,933
Posted By bleui

if one decide to use shimano/SRAM cassette on...

if one decide to use shimano/SRAM cassette on campy groupset, can it use either chain?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-18, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,072
Posted By bleui

I do have experience with Hylix's fork, but mine...

I do have experience with Hylix's fork, but mine is the rim brake version. 5000k so far and it hasn't assploded yet though the weight is on the heavier side. I'm running 28 too (don't know the real...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-18, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,072
Posted By bleui

do you trust cheap Ebay fork?...

do you trust cheap Ebay fork? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hylix-1-1-2-Tapered-Carbon-700c-28-Disc-Brake-Road-Bike-Fork-12mm-100mm/351738279320
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 16,749
Posted By bleui

this

this
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-18, 06:25 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,361
Posted By bleui

Shimano just released ES600, their lightest SPD...

Shimano just released ES600, their lightest SPD pedals...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-18, 06:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,660
Posted By bleui

This. Much cleaner look, and easier to install....

This. Much cleaner look, and easier to install. Been using for 3 months and don't have any issues
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-18, 07:17 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 19,782
Posted By bleui

I'm only 5'7 and can comfortably use my toe when...

I'm only 5'7 and can comfortably use my toe when stopping, I think most who can't do this have too high of a saddle. The Cavendish pic above is a good example of how a knee should bend on the 6...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-18, 06:31 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,737
Posted By bleui

pretty much this

pretty much this
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-18, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,743
Posted By bleui

the dedicated brake lever and the ergo hood shape...

the dedicated brake lever and the ergo hood shape is what made me go all SRAM. I never had any major problems with either Rival, Force or Red.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-18, 07:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,982
Posted By bleui

Thanks for sharing, I got teary eyes. Dogs are...

Thanks for sharing, I got teary eyes. Dogs are the best
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-18, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,766
Posted By bleui

what frame is that?

what frame is that?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-18, 06:50 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 16,374
Posted By bleui

got links ;)

got links ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-18, 11:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,392
Posted By bleui

here's one...

here's one https://www.fyxation.com/products/carbon-fiber-adventure-fork
and another https://www.theproscloset.com/products/enve-fork-700c-12x100mm-thru-axle-1-1-8-flat-mount-disc-carbon-black
and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-18, 11:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,392
Posted By bleui

a good disc fork is the one with a thru-axle, the...

a good disc fork is the one with a thru-axle, the brands you mention is still on QR
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-18, 06:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,392
Posted By bleui

the problem is there are not many options for a...

the problem is there are not many options for a disc fork (carbon) with a straight 1-1/8 steerer tube
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-18, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By bleui

I've heard that if you want to go to 11sp from a...

I've heard that if you want to go to 11sp from a 10sp SRAM groupset, you could just change the shifter (right shifter)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-18, 06:11 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,307
Posted By bleui

because it never happened to me no matter how...

because it never happened to me no matter how neglected the bike I'm riding or how hard I purposely shift the front/rear derraileur
why is it so hard for you to accept that there many happy and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-18, 06:12 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,307
Posted By bleui

5 years on my SRAM Red & 8 years on Force never...

5 years on my SRAM Red & 8 years on Force never have any issues
please remind me when will it explode?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-18, 06:19 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 27,263
Posted By bleui

I love the look of modern monotone cycling kit,...

I love the look of modern monotone cycling kit, thank goodness I was not into cycling in the Mapei era
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-18, 06:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,380
Posted By bleui

on what occasion?

on what occasion?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-18, 06:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 33,670
Posted By bleui

I was on Radius, it's just not wide enough even...

I was on Radius, it's just not wide enough even with the 155mm width and my perineum area just doesn't agree with the center/middle part of the saddle
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-18, 06:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,396
Posted By bleui

yeah I think you're right, that sale price is for...

yeah I think you're right, that sale price is for their inventory clearance.
They should change their "Purely Custom, Artisan Frames - Handmade in Italy" tagline then
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-18, 06:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 33,670
Posted By bleui

my worst riding experience is on a Fabric Scoop...

my worst riding experience is on a Fabric Scoop saddle, on a 10 mile journey, never again
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-18, 06:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,380
Posted By bleui

guys, 28 is the sweet spot

guys, 28 is the sweet spot
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-18, 05:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,396
Posted By bleui

$850 for a frame with custom geo, spirit tubing...

$850 for a frame with custom geo, spirit tubing and made in italy, great offer
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-18, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,365
Posted By bleui

I'm from Indonesia, never even heard about Padang...

I'm from Indonesia, never even heard about Padang bikes, stay away from them.
Any legit Indonesian bike store always puts their price in IDR (Indonesian Rupiahs) very rarely in USD
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-18, 06:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,542
Posted By bleui

I get that impression as well with bikeradar. I...

I get that impression as well with bikeradar.
I believe all the GCN guys & gal used to race professionally, so their posture and fitting on a bike is spot on, especially Simon
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-18, 06:15 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,542
Posted By bleui

the Rides of Japan...

the Rides of Japan (https://www.youtube.com/user/phpchii) produce some nice vlog, though not regularly
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-18, 05:59 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 9,876
Posted By bleui

Giro, they owned by Vista Outdoor, gun...

Giro, they owned by Vista Outdoor, gun manufacturer
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-18, 05:46 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,738
Posted By bleui

because there isn't any built-in adjustment on...

because there isn't any built-in adjustment on Tiagra lever, you need to buy spacer separately
I'd rather use a dedicated brake lever plus a built-in reach adjustment on my current shifter
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-18, 03:17 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,738
Posted By bleui

are you saying that the 11-30 11sp cassette...

are you saying that the 11-30 11sp cassette should have enough clearance on the 10 speed freehub?
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