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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-22-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,174
Posted By jcg878

Nope, just the rear. I don't know why they didn't...

Nope, just the rear. I don't know why they didn't do that on the Checkpoint- I figured it would be a quick revision. Maybe next generation.

If i was going to change the handlebars on my Domane,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-17-20, 07:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,155
Posted By jcg878

5”11, 31 inch inseam here and I normally ride a...

5”11, 31 inch inseam here and I normally ride a 56 cm road bike (Domane 2013). My ML Revolt fits me perfectly. I was fitted with a 90mm stem and hated it, switched to the 100mm that I think was stock...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-20, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,174
Posted By jcg878

Can't help you directly, but I'll say that...

Can't help you directly, but I'll say that swapping the stock wheels of my Revolt with a set of used, cheap carbon wheels transformed the ride. I don't remember the Checkpoint's ride being as...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-20, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,174
Posted By jcg878

Congrats! I rode both and bought the Revolt. If I...

Congrats! I rode both and bought the Revolt. If I didn't have a road bike though, I think the Trek is a better 'do-it-all' bike.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-20, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,517
Posted By jcg878

Update- I bought a pair of carbon wheels from a...

Update- I bought a pair of carbon wheels from a guy and they've transformed it. It's now the fun, grab-and-ride-it bike that I really wanted. Highly suggest!...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-20, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,261
Posted By jcg878

Both are excellent bikes. I have a Revolt...

Both are excellent bikes. I have a Revolt Advanced 2 and have since upgraded to carbon wheels. They completely transformed the bike into the do-it-all bike that I wanted. I'd lean towards the Giant...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-10-20, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,098
Posted By jcg878

I don't think the GRX components were in stock...

I don't think the GRX components were in stock for them to offer at the time.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-10-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,098
Posted By jcg878

I think the Revolt 0 and 2 are different from the...

I think the Revolt 0 and 2 are different from the Advanced models and are offered outside of the US.

I have a Revolt Advanced 2 and have already changed the wheels to carbon because the stock...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-07-20, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 936
Posted By jcg878

I have hated the stock Crosscuts on my Revolt...

I have hated the stock Crosscuts on my Revolt Advanced 2 from day 1. They're rough, slow, not particularly grippy, and heavy. I bought a set of carbon wheels from someone bc I didn't like the wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-20, 05:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,773
Posted By jcg878

I have your option 2 bike and have put 20k miles...

I have your option 2 bike and have put 20k miles on it. It has been a wonderful bike. The way the Domane has evolved over the years, I feel they may ride quite differently (though admittedly I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-20, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,127
Posted By jcg878

Got it. Didn't know who i was replying to. ...

Got it. Didn't know who i was replying to.

In that case, get the damn Slate. It's weird. :D
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,425
Posted By jcg878

I have no idea, but I just got 700C carbon wheels...

I have no idea, but I just got 700C carbon wheels on my Revolt Adv 2 and holy crap what a difference. Just thought I'd throw that in there!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,127
Posted By jcg878

Personally, I wouldn't buy these without a test...

Personally, I wouldn't buy these without a test ride. They are as different as two road bikes can be and I think if you choose the wrong one, you'll be very disappointed.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-13-20, 07:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,512
Posted By jcg878

Congrats! You have a great bike coming.

Congrats! You have a great bike coming.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-11-20, 03:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,512
Posted By jcg878

FWIW, I thought I'd come back on here and say...

FWIW, I thought I'd come back on here and say that I put carbon rims on my Revolt Advanced and holy crap, what a difference. This is only after one ride, but the bike is transformed - much quicker,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-02-20, 09:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,512
Posted By jcg878

Good luck with your final class! That's...

Good luck with your final class! That's impressive that you're finishing a degree in your late 30s. I'm a professor and I'm always impressed with student who work academia into their already-full...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-01-20, 06:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,704
Posted By jcg878

Well, I'm sure it's making your back hot, which...

Well, I'm sure it's making your back hot, which is not a plus. It is a tradeoff.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-30-20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,512
Posted By jcg878

Having a first-gen Isospeed Trek Domane and a...

Having a first-gen Isospeed Trek Domane and a Giant Revolt, I have to say that I'm really impressed by how much flex the Revolt has. It has taught me that a lot of comfort can be created without...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-30-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,512
Posted By jcg878

I think you'll find enough of a difference in the...

I think you'll find enough of a difference in the feel of the bikes that you'll have a preference. You'll know what feels right.

You may want to go down a level from what you're looking to spend...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,068
Posted By jcg878

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My Giant Revolt Advanced 2 by the Lehigh River in PA. Only upgrade thus far is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-20, 08:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,512
Posted By jcg878

I'm not really making a suggestion for you, just...

I'm not really making a suggestion for you, just relaying my impressions of the two bikes. But reading what you are saying now, then my feeling is that the Checkpoint will fit that need a little...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-20, 11:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,512
Posted By jcg878

I was between the Checkpoint SL5, ALR5, and the...

I was between the Checkpoint SL5, ALR5, and the Revolt Advanced 2. There are no bad choices here. The shop was a minor factor, though I did end up buy the Revolt at the local shop that sponsors my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-20, 06:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,924
Posted By jcg878

I have the Revolt Advanced 2, and the only thing...

I have the Revolt Advanced 2, and the only thing I can say about this is that while I wanted a 2x drivetrain so I'd have range for the road, now that I'm riding it I completely see the appeal of 1x...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-20, 06:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,346
Posted By jcg878

I rode all of these 2020 models except for the...

I rode all of these 2020 models except for the carbon Topstone. I personally didn't care for the aluminum Topstone. It was very stiff and though I didn't get to ride it on gravel, I had a hard time...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-20, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,517
Posted By jcg878

I love that orange.

I love that orange.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-20, 09:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,517
Posted By jcg878

The ride quality is excellent. On the roads, it...

The ride quality is excellent. On the roads, it whoops my Domane though it's much slower. On the gravel, it's pleasant but I'm still learning what a gravel bike should feel like. Overall I'm happy...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-20, 10:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,517
Posted By jcg878

I have an Advanced 2. There is a third under the...

I have an Advanced 2. There is a third under the downtube, and it is tubeless.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-15-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,647
Posted By jcg878

That is a sharp combo.

That is a sharp combo.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-15-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,394
Posted By jcg878

I work in infectious diseases, have serious...

I work in infectious diseases, have serious concerns about our ability to control this virus, and have no problems with people also being worried about the impact that it will have on the global...
Forum: Northeast
08-01-14, 11:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,400
Posted By jcg878

I don't know that area well, but I know that...

I don't know that area well, but I know that Keswick Cycle in Glenside leads rides out there as do some groups. There is also a nice trail along 202 that I rode some of as part of the Tour de Cure:...
Forum: Northeast
07-30-14, 04:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,400
Posted By jcg878

I didn't see anyone else post this: Schuylkill...

I didn't see anyone else post this: Schuylkill River Trail Map - Schuylkill River Trail (http://www.schuylkillrivertrail.com)

I take that trail for ~50 miles round-trip routinely. I'm looking to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-14, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,502
Posted By jcg878

+2 I have had your problem mildy in the...

+2

I have had your problem mildy in the past, and this was the reason. 72 miles is a long ride to be holding on tightly so if that's the reason I'd expect some consequences. They should be...
Forum: Northeast
05-05-14, 12:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,130
Posted By jcg878

My friend and I enjoyed the ride quite a bit. We...

My friend and I enjoyed the ride quite a bit. We were slotted to the last group and felt like it, since we're both experienced riders and that didn't seem to be the norm. But it was a lot of fun...
Forum: Northeast
04-19-14, 10:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,130
Posted By jcg878

Thanks again for the feedback. I had to call a...

Thanks again for the feedback. I had to call a bunch of places but eventually tracked down a pair of the Speedplay pedal platform kits, then had the idea to just swap the SPD/platform pedals from the...
Forum: Northeast
03-30-14, 07:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,130
Posted By jcg878

My hybrid has 700x28 tires on it that are...

My hybrid has 700x28 tires on it that are essentially slicks so I think I'd be ok from that perspective. It's mostly that I prefer the road bike for, well, anything, by a factor of about 1000 (the...
Forum: Northeast
03-29-14, 04:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,130
Posted By jcg878

Thanks for the input, six and tsw. I think I was...

Thanks for the input, six and tsw. I think I was really just looking for any reinforcement to bring the road bike as I really want to.
Forum: Northeast
03-22-14, 10:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,130
Posted By jcg878

I figured this ride would be a nice 1-time...

I figured this ride would be a nice 1-time experience and signed up with a friend this year. I have heard a lot about the stopping and standing involved and am looking for advice from veterans. I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-13, 07:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,220
Posted By jcg878

Any tips from fellow asthmatics about dressing...

Any tips from fellow asthmatics about dressing for and riding in moderately cold weather? Cold and exercise are my biggest triggers (doh!), and usually October signals the end of my riding. I'd like...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-02-13, 06:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 968
Posted By jcg878

I'm a pharmacist who has had asthma all-my-life...

I'm a pharmacist who has had asthma all-my-life that was poorly controlled until I moved to Advair, a combination of a long-acting albuterol-like drug and a steroid (like Symbicort). I take 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-13, 05:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 856
Posted By jcg878

I have those pedals. They do orient themselves...

I have those pedals. They do orient themselves correctly. You should be aware that they scratch insanely easily and quickly, which I didn't think would bother be for a pedal (and doesn't now) but...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-13, 04:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,209
Posted By jcg878

That's funny. I had a self-imposed Oakley boycott...

That's funny. I had a self-imposed Oakley boycott for the same reason. With the first pair I bought, I broke and arm, called them up and they said "sure, we'll send you a new one" and did so for...
Forum: Northeast
08-09-13, 05:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,669
Posted By jcg878

The average person I see on a bicycle in...

The average person I see on a bicycle in Philadelphia is riding respectably with traffic. But I see so many morons riding against traffic while helmetless on one-way two-lane roads while talking on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 07:03 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,757
Posted By jcg878

+1 If it means anything, I paid $2375 for my...

+1

If it means anything, I paid $2375 for my Domane when it retailed at ~$2700. Saving a few hundred bucks to me isn't worth wondering 'what if' for possibly years.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-13, 05:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,936
Posted By jcg878

I have a version of this issue. I tend to pass...

I have a version of this issue. I tend to pass them so quickly that the sound actually trails behind me.


And I ride with the B+'s, so it's an egregious lie
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-13, 05:24 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 24,313
Posted By jcg878

lol, they must be wearing one of the epic number...

lol, they must be wearing one of the epic number of unacceptable jerseys, like every one that I own.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-13, 05:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,936
Posted By jcg878

He was blown away by the awesomeness of...

He was blown away by the awesomeness of pharmacists.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-13, 07:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,622
Posted By jcg878

Oh sorry, didn't realize that I was logged in...

Oh sorry, didn't realize that I was logged in when I copied the link. The other one is a Bontrager youth helmet. The Specialized model is the Echelon.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-13, 06:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,622
Posted By jcg878

Moved from a Giro to a Specialized after 1) I...

Moved from a Giro to a Specialized after 1) I test rode a Roubaix with a spesh demo helmet and was wowed and 2) I read a Consumer Reports article...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-13, 08:38 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,757
Posted By jcg878

I have that bike. I didn't have the Scott to...

I have that bike. I didn't have the Scott to compare it to, but I did compare it to the SL4 Roubaix. I came from an entry-level aluminum from REI so anything to me felt quick, but the Domane is very...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-13, 04:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,183
Posted By jcg878

That difference is so negligible that you'll kick...

That difference is so negligible that you'll kick yourself forever if you make the wrong decision based on price. Go with your preference. If you don't feel a difference in comfort or performance,...
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