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Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-24, 10:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 524
Posted By ArgoMan

I can't say why, but it feels like I'm getting...

I can't say why, but it feels like I'm getting more out of every stride with the clipless pedals. I "feel" faster. I'm sure some of you understand this. Maybe it's the shoes? Before switching I wore...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 10:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 524
Posted By ArgoMan

About my 105 pedals and $5 SPDs

Hey all. So, I finally took the plunge and bought my first pair of clipless pedals, 105's. I jumped for a nice pair of road shoes (Lakes.) Now I can see why so many riders use clipless. I "feel" more...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 138
Posted By ArgoMan

Carbon wheel brake pad recommendations...

Hey all. I believe that I inquired a while back about quality rim brake pads for carbon wheels. But I can't seem to find the thread. But that's what I'm looking for: recommendations for rim brake...
Forum: Triathlon
03-17-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By ArgoMan

Thank you everyone, especially Jen! So much great...

Thank you everyone, especially Jen! So much great info I would have never thought of. It's funny, but I essentially live in Indian Wells and was always interested when the tri comes to town. The...
Forum: Triathlon
03-15-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks for all your advice Jen! I went ahead and...

Thanks for all your advice Jen! I went ahead and got a Quintana Roo Hydrosix wetsuit. It was well discounted, so I didn't pay a ton for it. You brought up the issue that I'm a bit concerned...
Forum: Triathlon
03-14-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks for the advice and direction, Jen. Keep it...

Thanks for the advice and direction, Jen. Keep it coming...I'll listen! So, My first Tri will involve a 9 mike bike ride, 3 mile run, and 400 meter swim. 400 meters is not very far. I actually swam...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 885
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks Steve B. Which brand did you prefer? I...

Thanks Steve B. Which brand did you prefer? I have wide feet, so I was advised that Shimano gives a larger platform in most models.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 885
Posted By ArgoMan

Look vs. Shimano Pedals

Okay everyone, I know that this topic has probably been beat to death. But I must ask: which pedal allows for easy clipping in and clipping out of? I plan on doing my first triathlon soon (sprint),...
Forum: Triathlon
03-12-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks VegasJen! I actually bought a set of Zipp...

Thanks VegasJen! I actually bought a set of Zipp Vukas and had my first ride on them this morning. All I can say is "meh". They're okay. They definitely allow me to take pressure off the wrists,...
Forum: Triathlon
03-05-24, 08:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By ArgoMan

So, a follow-up question. Let's just pretend that...

So, a follow-up question. Let's just pretend that I want to get into an actual tri bike. What size frame should I be looking at? I fit a 54cm road bike well, although both my main road bikes are...
Forum: Triathlon
03-05-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By ArgoMan

Yes, my left wrist is now starting to act up. I...

Yes, my left wrist is now starting to act up. I have a doctor's appointment next week. I hate it, but I've decided to take a break from riding.
Forum: Triathlon
03-04-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks, ForceD. I looked at the Profiles, but I...

Thanks, ForceD. I looked at the Profiles, but I think I will go with a set of Zipp Vuka 70 (aluminum.) They mount above the bar with a rise of a few inches. I don't want to have to get into a very...
Forum: Triathlon
03-04-24, 06:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks Hayden52! I thought about that after I...

Thanks Hayden52! I thought about that after I posted. I looked up some clip-on bars online. Do you have a recommendation? I'd want to go with an quality alloy set. I don't mind spending a few...
Forum: Triathlon
03-04-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,097
Posted By ArgoMan

Tri Newbie Questions

Hi all. First post in the Triathlon forum. I may wish to get into a Tri bike, but my reasoning is a bit different. I seek your opinions. I'm 55 and do some fairly serious road biking. Typically...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,246
Posted By ArgoMan

Calsun, I agree with your train of thought. It...

Calsun, I agree with your train of thought. It all depends on one's particular circumstances. I have an absolutely insane gym 1 mile from my house. $30 a month. It has everything anyone would want. I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,246
Posted By ArgoMan

Calsun, I was quoting a different poster, who...

Calsun, I was quoting a different poster, who posted a statement in reply to you: "get over yourself".

The gym is always a convenient cheap option. But I agree with you. With all the stuff going...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-24, 02:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,246
Posted By ArgoMan

I bought one of those Rogue BnR bars. It's a...

I bought one of those Rogue BnR bars. It's a "bare" steel bar; no chrome or nickel or any coating. I live in the desert with very dry conditions, yet rust will form on it becomes even remotely...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,246
Posted By ArgoMan

[QUOTE=McFlyRides;23170176]I didn’t go super...

[QUOTE=McFlyRides;23170176]I didn’t go super cheap, but waited for sales when I put my home gym together.

I have a modest set of plates from Standard Barbell, 2x45, 4x25, 4x10, 2x5, 2x2.5. That...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 697
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks all. I ended up getting the Easton EA90...

Thanks all. I ended up getting the Easton EA90 seat post. What drew me to it was the perceived ease by which I can mount the saddle. There Selle SMP saddles are a little tricky to work with.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-28-24, 11:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,246
Posted By ArgoMan

Calsun , I have to tell you, it's statements like...

Calsun , I have to tell you, it's statements like this ("get over yourself") that make me often avoid asking questions on forums like this. Be assured that all of your inquiries are welcome and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-27-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,246
Posted By ArgoMan

Calsun, I don't know how old you are. But any...

Calsun, I don't know how old you are. But any sort of hard exercise can be really dangerous. I tore a muscle in my mid back about 8 years ago while doing a warm up squat set. I wasn't focusing, was...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 697
Posted By ArgoMan

I think I'm going to get the Easton EA90. It's...

I think I'm going to get the Easton EA90. It's about $100, but it appears to have a unique bolting system that lends itself to more easily setting the tilt angle. Good reviews also.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 08:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 697
Posted By ArgoMan

27.2! Turns out that I was misreading my little...

27.2! Turns out that I was misreading my little brass caliper. And my electronic one needed to be reset. No shim present. I cannot believe that I never thought to look at the post itself for a size!...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 697
Posted By ArgoMan

Wow! I never even though about that! I pulled the...

Wow! I never even though about that! I pulled the post, and there's no adapter on it. But maybe one is lodged on the seat tube! I'll check...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 697
Posted By ArgoMan

I agree. But that's why I'm going crazy! My...

I agree. But that's why I'm going crazy! My vernier calipers both show the post diameter to be 25mm. I have to go with that. Especially since I'd have to estimate that my frame was actually build a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 02:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 697
Posted By ArgoMan

[QUOTE=Fredo76;23168148]What do your calipers...

[QUOTE=Fredo76;23168148]What do your calipers tell you about the ID of the seat tube? If it is 25mm as well, I'd believe them.

Thank you. I didn't measure the ID of the seat tube. I'll do that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 697
Posted By ArgoMan

Here's a link to the exact bike:...

Here's a link to the exact bike: https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/motobecane_record09.htm

Strange, but the seat post is described as a "M-Wings Systeme Aluminum alloy Micro Adjust...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 697
Posted By ArgoMan

Seat Post Recommendation

Hey all. Need a little direction on a new seat post. I bought a used Selle SMP Dynamic saddle in super nice condition. Upon fitting it to the existing post I see that I'm going to need a new post. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-24, 11:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 338
Posted By ArgoMan

Carbon and Alloy Mixed Frames

Hey all. I'm seeking opinions regarding frames that use a mix of carbon and alloy parts. I recently built up a Fuji Roubaix frame for my son. It's a mix of aluminum and carbon seat stays. I recently...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,246
Posted By ArgoMan

Former serious powerlifter here. Don't worry...

Former serious powerlifter here. Don't worry about the mostly irrelevant distinctions, such as "bearing vs. bushing bars." Those things refer to how the sleeve of the bar (the end-part where the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,177
Posted By ArgoMan

Thank you, that really clarifies things. I...

Thank you, that really clarifies things. I practically had zero adjustment time to get the feel of my bar end shifter in friction mode. It came very naturally for me. That's with a 9-speed. So, I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,177
Posted By ArgoMan

[QUOTE=KCT1986;23157678]The RD-5701 is an older...

[QUOTE=KCT1986;23157678]The RD-5701 is an older style RD, while the RD-R7000 is the newer 'Shadow' design, (if that matters).

Another difference is that the RD-R7000 uses the newer actuation...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,177
Posted By ArgoMan

Quick add-on question. What is the reputation of...

Quick add-on question. What is the reputation of MicroShift and Sunrace rear derailleurs? How do they compare with Shimano?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,177
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks Cervelo. I envy your bike collection. I...

Thanks Cervelo. I envy your bike collection. I saw last night that there's a 105 10 speed (RD 5701.) I think I'll just jump into that. Jenson's has them for $50. If it's anything like my RD7000...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,177
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks for the replies. For specificity, I placed...

Thanks for the replies. For specificity, I placed the word "retro" in quotes. Just trying to give the idea in my original post that I'm not interested in buying older parts just for the sake of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,942
Posted By ArgoMan

I agree with the "suspicious" sentiment. I...

I agree with the "suspicious" sentiment. I believe Vingegaard raced in the Vuelta de Espana after the Tour de France this past year. I believe he took 2nd to his teammate Sepp Kuss. That is simply a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,177
Posted By ArgoMan

I'm not concerned about upgrading in the future....

I'm not concerned about upgrading in the future. Whatever speed I select is the speed it will remain. Also, since I want to fit it with a bar end friction shifter, I think I'll want the cassette no...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,177
Posted By ArgoMan

New Tiagra or old Dura Ace???

Hi all. So, I'm considering building a new road bike off an older Bianchi frame. I'm so jazzed about a bar end friction shifter that I put on a different 9-speed (Sora) that I'm considering putting...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,942
Posted By ArgoMan

Yeah, so I don't know if Lemond was speaking...

Yeah, so I don't know if Lemond was speaking anecdotally or if he was just taking a jab at Armstrong. But it was Gred Lemond talking, and if he was being serious it was a heck of a thing to say....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,942
Posted By ArgoMan

I saw where Lemond said that without the PEDS,...

I saw where Lemond said that without the PEDS, Armstrong wasn't even a top-30 rider. Think that's accurate?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,032
Posted By ArgoMan

WOW! So, I went home last night and watched the...

WOW! So, I went home last night and watched the Park Tools video on indexing the shifters. Got it all set up where it is operating really smoothly in all cogs, except for the smallest, which makes a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,032
Posted By ArgoMan

Holy....look at that thing! That has to be the...

Holy....look at that thing! That has to be the best ever.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,032
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks all! I've been reading up on friction...

Thanks all! I've been reading up on friction shifting, and I'll tell you what....I'm going with friction shifting! Old school, like on my 1981 Kia 3 speed! It actually seems like the best option....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,032
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks for all the help! I installed my new...

Thanks for all the help! I installed my new Shimano Dura Ace SL-BS77 bar end shifter today. I've never done gear work before, but it went really well! The instructions weren't great and without this...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-24, 10:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,032
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks, Arrowana. I did some research online...

Thanks, Arrowana. I did some research online after my last post and my inquiry had been earlier addressed on this and other forums. So, I guess I'm okay. You also advised a 9-speed MTB derailleur if...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,032
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks for all the replies. I'm looking over the...

Thanks for all the replies. I'm looking over the instructions for the bar end shifter (Shimano Dura Ace SL-BS77.) It's specifically for 9 sprockets. The instructions specifically state, "This...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,032
Posted By ArgoMan

Best 9-speed of all time???

Hi all. You may have seen in other posts that I've been working on my new "concept" or "franken" bike. I switched it over to a 1x and was considering mounting a 105 11-speed rear. But after taking it...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,461
Posted By ArgoMan

Iride. That may be the issue. I actually had a...

Iride. That may be the issue. I actually had a second set of brake levers mounted. I forget what they're called. I took them off and re-wrapped the bar. So maybe there's just too much pressure...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,461
Posted By ArgoMan

Thanks guys. Quick question: I have a line on a...

Thanks guys. Quick question: I have a line on a great condition used Ultergra shifter for a very good price. It's for an 11-speed. Will it work for a 9-speed setup? I'm considering all my options and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,461
Posted By ArgoMan

I don't think I'd be too worried about shifting...

I don't think I'd be too worried about shifting with friction shifter with an 11 speed. I've done some research and it appears that if I go with a friction shifter I would have to get it from a...
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