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Forum: Touring
08-25-23, 12:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,294
Posted By darrellc

Are you touring self supported? Have a car and...

Are you touring self supported? Have a car and just looking for day rides? Road bike only on paved roads or do you have the flexibility to do gravel. I live in Seattle and if you are riding a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 322
Posted By darrellc

Oops, that’s confusing. Gatorskins = slippery,...

Oops, that’s confusing. Gatorskins = slippery, 4-seasons = not slippery. I wouldn’t ride Gatorskins again in rain, 4 seasons are fine
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,045
Posted By darrellc

Didn’t know velocals had shut down. Glad I...

Didn’t know velocals had shut down. Glad I ordered a set of stickers from velocal for my ‘83 expedition in 2020. Project still awaits…
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 322
Posted By darrellc

I live in rainy Seattle and rode Gatorskins one...

I live in rainy Seattle and rode Gatorskins one summer. In fall, they were the worst wet traction tires I’ve ridden on in decades, truly scary. I gave mine away. I used to ride 4-seasons and they...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,921
Posted By darrellc

Continental Gatorskins are bulletproof but I hate...

Continental Gatorskins are bulletproof but I hate riding them in winter here in the Pacific Northwest (I’m in Seattle)… they are the most slippery tire I’ve ridden on wet pavement. I pulled mine off...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-22-22, 07:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,450
Posted By darrellc

Trainerroad

You want Trainerroad.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-22, 10:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,339
Posted By darrellc

I bought my 1983 Specialized Expedition new in...

I bought my 1983 Specialized Expedition new in summer 1984 from a local bike shop in Lawrence KS. It retailed for $600 or $650 I think, but Rick sold it to me for around $500-525 if I recall...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-12-22, 11:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,567
Posted By darrellc

Orucase

I have the orucase smuggler hc and I think it is great. Waterproof and the mounting (if u use the pads and get longer straps) leaves room between bag and bar for fingers.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-22, 11:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,247
Posted By darrellc

I did it

I went for the Checkpoint (2021 ALR5) myself, with two sets of DT Swiss GR1600 wheels, one for gravel (45c knobby) and one road (35c slick for winter, will do 30 or 32 in summer). It will fit a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-10-21, 09:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,651
Posted By darrellc

Depends

Depends on what motivates you and what you are looking for. I tried almost all of them. I ended up with TrainerRoad as I figured out I just wanted to get faster and focus on building an effective ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,137
Posted By darrellc

Pirelli Cinturato Velo 700x35 I hate the...

Pirelli Cinturato Velo 700x35

I hate the feel of Gatorskins and I cannot believe how sketchy they are on wet surfaces. I live in Seattle and had to pull them off last winter as they were dangerous...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,810
Posted By darrellc

Thx for responses everyone! Since I already own...

Thx for responses everyone! Since I already own all the components (have Ultegra 8000 crank/FD on my road bike) and looks like plenty of clearance for reduced chainline and increased chainring size,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,810
Posted By darrellc

GRX to Ultegra crank / chain line question

Hi all, looking for help… I have a 2021 Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 (the aluminum one), with GRX 600 2x11 crankset (46/30) with 47mm chain line and the GRX front derailleur that accommodates the wider...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,906
Posted By darrellc

Ordered both a Suntour Mountech in very good...

Ordered both a Suntour Mountech in very good shape and a Suntour Alpine Tech in new old stock condition from eBay. The later is supposed to handle a wider range, 26 tooth difference, and is all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,906
Posted By darrellc

Thanks Golden Boy for the input! Right now I’ve...

Thanks Golden Boy for the input! Right now I’ve got the alpha 5000 up front and a Deore XT M739 in rear (the Mountech rear derailleur failed years ago). Running bar end friction shifters so indexing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,906
Posted By darrellc

Touch up paint for Specialized Expedition

Have an 83 Expedition here in Seattle I bought new 36 years ago that I need to clean up... does anyone have a recommendation on matching paint for touch up work? I’ve got a set of decals from...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-05, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By darrellc

Ti cycles in Seattle rents. You can often rent a...

Ti cycles in Seattle rents. You can often rent a travelling case from local bike shop. Or go to a gym and pay day pass rate and spin.
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