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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 295
Posted By mstateglfr

Loops rule and out&backs drool.

Loops rule and out&backs drool.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 146
Posted By mstateglfr

Yes, quality fast rolling tires will save you...

Yes, quality fast rolling tires will save you power compared to your current tires and that should result in faster speed.
Yes, lighter wheels that are also aero will save you weight and reduce drag...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 678
Posted By mstateglfr

I don't understand why there is a picture with 15...

I don't understand why there is a picture with 15 mtb forks in the road forum.
I really don't understand why the pic is here at all, but especially considering all the mtb components in display.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 9,007
Posted By mstateglfr

Choice is diminishing? Haha, what? Clown gonna...

Choice is diminishing? Haha, what? Clown gonna clown when given the chance.
Between traditional brands, online brands, global boutique brands, and global factory direct brands- this may be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,305
Posted By mstateglfr

I understand it fully.

I understand it fully.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-30-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 288
Posted By mstateglfr

The Trek Checkpoint alr5 costs $2500....

The Trek Checkpoint alr5 costs $2500. https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/gravel-bikes/checkpoint/checkpoint-alr/checkpoint-alr-5/p/41640/?colorCode=red

The Coop ADV 2.2 costs...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,305
Posted By mstateglfr

Ha, if you aren't able to say it isn't the case,...

Ha, if you aren't able to say it isn't the case, then it definitely is the case.
Hopefully you make some money and the buyer knows what they are getting into, so everyone wins.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 301
Posted By mstateglfr

Is there a local shop he buys from? If so, get a...

Is there a local shop he buys from? If so, get a gift card to there.
If not, Merlin Cycles or BikeTiresDirect.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,305
Posted By mstateglfr

You have made that clear. And I agree it isnt...

You have made that clear.
And I agree it isnt your responsibility. Sometimes we do things even though they arent our specific responsibility. For example, you are listing out every component...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,423
Posted By mstateglfr

You clearly got everything you paid for...and...

You clearly got everything you paid for...and more. That's the issue, you have more.

All seriousness, yeah I would be annoyed because with your bike's size, you would think it would be 1.25# less...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 261
Posted By mstateglfr

You own a tandem, your screen name is tandemtom,...

You own a tandem, your screen name is tandemtom, but you have never come across a tandem bike in your life?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 9,007
Posted By mstateglfr

Nmfm

Nmfm
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 08:34 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 9,007
Posted By mstateglfr

Nmfm

Nmfm
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-29-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 9,007
Posted By mstateglfr

Nmfm

Nmfm
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,305
Posted By mstateglfr

If someone doesnt know the difference between...

If someone doesnt know the difference between tubular and clincher, then all the more reason why they should have clincher wheels- they have no business being on tubulars and dont know the...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-24, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15,698
Views: 12,392,693
Posted By mstateglfr

I believe it says 'Black Mountain Self Propelled...

I believe it says 'Black Mountain Self Propelled Vehicle'. The frame brand owner put that on some frames to recognize where the frames are built(Taiwan).
Forum: Commuting
04-29-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 15,698
Views: 12,392,693
Posted By mstateglfr

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1695/img_1825_61d2315b7c0615ba716bd2d2b0f9f54d00b53127.jpeg...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,305
Posted By mstateglfr

I can't think of a single person i have ridden...

I can't think of a single person i have ridden with over the last 5 years that I can say would want tubular wheels instead of clinchers. This includes periodic cyclists, enthusiast cyclists, and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-28-24, 12:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,850
Posted By mstateglfr

Red text - I have no idea what you are talking...

Red text - I have no idea what you are talking about.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,850
Posted By mstateglfr

You ruin General and Road forums. This Gravel...

You ruin General and Road forums. This Gravel forum is already a shell of its former self- please don't infect it too.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,850
Posted By mstateglfr

'ravel'? I hope to live long enough to forget...

'ravel'? I hope to live long enough to forget reading that. Please dont use that word moving forward.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By mstateglfr

Broke 3 ribs and dislocated my clavicle June '21...

Broke 3 ribs and dislocated my clavicle June '21 while riding.
I took a few days off, but ride 40mi 5 days later. It was slower than normal, but doable with an otc pain med.

I rode every 3 to 4...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,305
Posted By mstateglfr

$630 to $660 gets you Btlos wheels that are...

$630 to $660 gets you Btlos wheels that are 35-40mm deep, have quality hubs and butted aero spokes, weigh 1300-1350g.
These are prices delivered to your door too.
And for $550, you can get 35mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,444
Posted By mstateglfr

You bought a bike without understanding if the...

You bought a bike without understanding if the bike meets how/what/where you want to ride?
That seems kinda goofy.


Nobody here has any idea if you are set for gravel riding with 35mm tires and...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,305
Posted By mstateglfr

I very rarely see claims of rim brake carbon...

I very rarely see claims of rim brake carbon wheels being ugly simply due to them being designed to stop with brake pads touching the rim.
...actually the only times I can think of are from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 510
Posted By mstateglfr

You bought it used in the mid-80s, so it's at...

You bought it used in the mid-80s, so it's at least that old and possibly older?
Mindblow.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-23-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 336
Posted By mstateglfr

Based on that info- the DT wheels. - 500g...

Based on that info- the DT wheels.

- 500g less weight- that's an entire pound.
- already has the XDR freehub you need.
- it's centerlock which is simply a better design- easier to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-21-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By mstateglfr

I would pass on it simply because it fits a 28mm...

I would pass on it simply because it fits a 28mm tire at most.
If that width works for you on a gravel bike, cool. It isn't what I like though.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-21-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By mstateglfr

You should post frame spec and details. I...

You should post frame spec and details.
I googled it, saw carbon versions, and closed the tab because I didn't want to search around for what version/model you are asking about.

Maybe there is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,682
Posted By mstateglfr

A lot of people.

A lot of people.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 09:46 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,482
Posted By mstateglfr

Yeah I am sure it's mixed tubing, I just can't...

Yeah I am sure it's mixed tubing, I just can't remember ever seeing 2 actual brand and model tuning stickers on a bike.
If you mix Columbus tubing, I thought Columbus then wants a generic brand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 11:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,482
Posted By mstateglfr

Yeah that is really nice looking. Having 2...

Yeah that is really nice looking.
Having 2 competing frame tube brand stickers is really odd though. Like 'I can't remember the last time I've seen that' level of odd.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,275
Posted By mstateglfr

Some families look at a free weekend day as a...

Some families look at a free weekend day as a chance to hike in the woods and other families drive to Cabelas and buy jerkey.
I guess it's quality time either way.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,135
Posted By mstateglfr

ha, yeah I went conservative on the number of...

ha, yeah I went conservative on the number of logos. The bikes with a dozen on the frame and fork are excessive even for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,482
Posted By mstateglfr

Bro, I clarified something that is a common...

Bro, I clarified something that is a common misconception and added a bunch of examples of when brands left the US market, to help further the discussion.
It ends up the clarification wasn't...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-15-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,850
Posted By mstateglfr

43mm actual measured width.

43mm actual measured width.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,482
Posted By mstateglfr

As already clarified, I want being pedantic...

As already clarified, I want being pedantic because it seemed you were initially asking specifically about Japanese brands.
I offered up a bunch of info that is actually related to your initial...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,135
Posted By mstateglfr

Good point! And we all know the only people who...

Good point! And we all know the only people who can speak another language practice the dark arts....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,482
Posted By mstateglfr

Ah, I think I see the argument you are trying to...

Ah, I think I see the argument you are trying to pick now.


I specified that Centurion was not a Japanese brand because many people think it was, and also because it seemed to me like the OP was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,482
Posted By mstateglfr

it appears you are trying to pick a fight, but I...

it appears you are trying to pick a fight, but I am unsure what you are trying to argue over. If you want to spell it out for me, be my guest.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,482
Posted By mstateglfr

What is a 'demountable' bike?

What is a 'demountable' bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,482
Posted By mstateglfr

Yeah, Schwinn isn't Japanese. Its kinda sorta...

Yeah, Schwinn isn't Japanese.
Its kinda sorta an historic American brand.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,135
Posted By mstateglfr

Ha, your post made me think of this old SNL skit....

Ha, your post made me think of this old SNL skit.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,482
Posted By mstateglfr

- Centurion wasnt Japanese, it was American and...

- Centurion wasnt Japanese, it was American and was just a brand owned by WSI. It was the sister company to Diamondback and dealt in paved bikes. It went away in 90/91 because WSI dropped it in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,732
Posted By mstateglfr

Thank you for finally chiming in! I have been...

Thank you for finally chiming in! I have been constantly refreshing this thread for over half a year just to know if you mix clothing brands or not.
Ugh, I have such a headache from not sleeping.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,135
Posted By mstateglfr

It stands for 'not', in French. So - Not...

It stands for 'not', in French.
So - Not Normal Studios.

Say it like 'pa norm all'
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,135
Posted By mstateglfr

Hopefully the OP never sees any of the countless...

Hopefully the OP never sees any of the countless road bikes from 1985 thru 2018 with no fewer than 6 brand logos on the frame and fork. Their mind might melt.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,275
Posted By mstateglfr

Ascend, Mongoose, and Huffy. ...

Ascend, Mongoose, and Huffy.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/245x220/29a5146c19d83e08ba00655902000665_6310a252c40e8c621218d43702a1e40aeb3da59f.gif
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1,982
Views: 440,042
Posted By mstateglfr

Pre-planting central Iowa. Some doubletrack and...

Pre-planting central Iowa.
Some doubletrack and gravel with a dose of field burning thrown in....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5,458
Views: 3,899,795
Posted By mstateglfr

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Some changes over the winter- new btlos wheels, 45mm Conti TerraSpeed tires,...
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