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Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 2,507
Posted By Mojo31

It's not, but people gonna believe what they...

It's not, but people gonna believe what they wanna believe. Same with shifters.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-23, 11:16 PM
Replies: 21,108
Views: 5,014,929
Posted By Sierra_rider

4iiii makes good stuff. I've had a 4iiii...

4iiii makes good stuff. I've had a 4iiii Precision on my non drive side for several years now. It's actually on its 2nd bike, luckily the Ultegra 6800 left crank arm was able to fit on the Ultegra...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-23, 02:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 729
Posted By TerryDi2C

I have hardly ridden my bike the past couple of...

I have hardly ridden my bike the past couple of months (kids, work, etc...), but here is some info on my 12s Ultegra battery usage :)
(year-month-day)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 171
Posted By Sy Reene

This is the road cycling forum, how wide of a...

This is the road cycling forum, how wide of a tire do you need to accommodate? Maybe then just look for a yes/no answer.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,161
Posted By SoSmellyAir

A lighter bike just feels better. I start every...

A lighter bike just feels better. I start every ride with a loop through my community as a mini-shake down. Once I left my water bottles (2x Polar Breakaway 20 oz, ~ 1.3 kg) in my garage and the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,161
Posted By Jrasero

Good pick. The SL 8 is simply a superior bike. ...

Good pick. The SL 8 is simply a superior bike. One of the lightest aero bikes even non S-WORKS, complaint back end but greta stiffness, and no integrated seat mast
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,430
Posted By blacknbluebikes

Yikes, methinx. This has really gone hyperbolic....

Yikes, methinx. This has really gone hyperbolic. Get the Gatorskins or the Schwalbe's and get on with it. Don't overcomplicate it. And the "harshest ride ever" of the Gatorskins is a bit...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,659
Posted By PeteHski

Just have to be careful not to fall into the trap...

Just have to be careful not to fall into the trap of the previous generation, who tended to take it easy and wind down their physical activity (especially higher intensity) in middle age. Science is...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-23, 05:02 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,161
Posted By ussprinceton

welcome to the Specialized family. Here's mine: ...

welcome to the Specialized family. Here's mine:

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Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,554
Posted By Sy Reene

What should the review say.. "Went for a ride,...

What should the review say.. "Went for a ride, got a flat in my front and back tire"?

I suppose it couldn't be because both tires rode thru the same flat-causing stuff?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,161
Posted By Kai Winters

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 43,213
Posted By elcruxio

It will yeah. They're both non polar compounds...

It will yeah. They're both non polar compounds which means they'll mix and dissolve in one another readily. However it does take some extra time for the factory grease to flush out from inside the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,161
Posted By Caliwild

That's a sweet bike. This was mine... ...

That's a sweet bike. This was mine...

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Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,161
Posted By Mojo31

Two carbon bottle cages may even that out so you...

Two carbon bottle cages may even that out so you can carry two bottles when needed.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,161
Posted By Mojo31

I'm not a fan of black bikes, but did see a SL8...

I'm not a fan of black bikes, but did see a SL8 in the "Fog" color, and sure thought it was a good looking bike. Nothing wrong with black, just not my thing.

Enjoy the ride!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 11:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,161
Posted By georges1

Nice Specialized:thumb:, enjoy your bike

Nice Specialized:thumb:, enjoy your bike
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,161
Posted By TMonk

I 100% agree on the "head vs heart" analogy RE:...

I 100% agree on the "head vs heart" analogy RE: Giant. Great value bikes, good workhorse, or "workingman's" bike for that reason. Although it may not scratch the itch if you want something more...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 11:23 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,161
Posted By surak

That looks fantastic! Giant for me seemed like a...

That looks fantastic! Giant for me seemed like a head vs. heart thing. Even though my first road bike was a Giant Contend SL Disc (which I bought on clearance for an absolute bargain) that took me on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,161
Posted By TMonk

Let us know how it goes! On my second TCR, a...

Let us know how it goes! On my second TCR, a 2022 Pro, previous was a 2013 Advanced ISP. I love the bike and the ride, other than that I agree t's a little bit unexciting. I have 12 speed Ultegra...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,161
Posted By mschwett

enjoy it !!!! you’re going to love 12 speed...

enjoy it !!!! you’re going to love 12 speed ultegra di2. and that frame is really great looking in person, for some reason the “speed sniffer” head tube looks wierd in pictures but good in person....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,161
Posted By Caliwild

Sweet! Yeah, I had a team edition TCR a few...

Sweet! Yeah, I had a team edition TCR a few years back, but Giant's bikes have been kinda boring for the last few years... And I agree that Shimano > SRAM when it comes to road bike groupsets,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 614
Posted By PeteHski

Some manufacturers are more conservative than...

Some manufacturers are more conservative than others. Canyon Ultimate has 410 bars and 172.5 cranks in Large. My Endurace L has 420 bars and 172.5 cranks.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-23, 04:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 614
Posted By PeteHski

This is true. But when you compare the...

This is true. But when you compare the progression of stack and reach across those sizes (see the graph in the link I posted earlier) you will see that each individual manufacturer has quite...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 614
Posted By Sy Reene

I think most are missing the OP's point/question....

I think most are missing the OP's point/question. 2 bikes of essentially identical geometry are recommended by their manufacturers for different sized humans. Why?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-23, 07:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,484
Posted By Chandne

When I climb a lot, I burn through rear tires. ...

When I climb a lot, I burn through rear tires. I'll get 1,500 miles before I change them though I could prob go to 2,000. On flat ground, I'd prob get another 1,000, I guess.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,484
Posted By aliasfox

I wish I had an FTP of 300w. A rough and...

I wish I had an FTP of 300w. A rough and optimistic estimate using Strava segments and bikecalculator.com suggests closer to 200w for me...

Anyway, I noticed that three out of the four tires...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 10,925
Posted By PeteHski

I think there are a few issues here going against...

I think there are a few issues here going against Canyon. Firstly they don't physically have stock in the correct size, so that makes it hard to complete the sale. Secondly this is a German company...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 4,641
Posted By Sy Reene

I like the idea of the Cervelo Soloist -- a...

I like the idea of the Cervelo Soloist -- a somewhat inbetween geometry and weight, ability to take wider tires, and not locked into single integrated bar/stem combo.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,130
Posted By PeteHski

That sounds very similar to my setup. No cage...

That sounds very similar to my setup. No cage rub, but it is as close as possible. I also have minimum FD height. Mine has been fine like this for well over a year. I've never had a chain drop on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,355
Posted By Psimet2001

You have to pull the cables at the battery and...

You have to pull the cables at the battery and let it set if you want the soft reset. Apart from that I would highly recommend NOT updating firmware via the app. I have seen more than one Shimano Di2...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,248
Posted By roadcrankr

Going back to the 90's, I always use those extra...

Going back to the 90's, I always use those extra strips for some padding in the drops, right at the first bend in the bars.
And never worried about covering the rear of the clamp, which my paws...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,297
Posted By cb400bill

No, never. Sidewalks are for walking, not riding.

No, never. Sidewalks are for walking, not riding.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-23, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 43,213
Posted By Maelochs

I will watch this later .... and then do my part...

I will watch this later .... and then do my part to keep this disease spreading.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-23, 12:06 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 3,895
Posted By rsbob

Since you asked, there haven’t been many new...

Since you asked, there haven’t been many new threads recently so I decided to add a couple. Even if they start boring, they usually morph into something more interesting. Appreciate your lack of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 4,274
Posted By terrymorse

Yes, narrow tires can take more pressure than...

Yes, narrow tires can take more pressure than wide tires before failure.

The failure mode is blow off of the tire from the rim, whether hooked or hookless. Pressure rating for a tire accounts for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 548
Posted By Atlas Shrugged

No need to apologize it was obvious what you...

No need to apologize it was obvious what you meant. Someone was just being a scold.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,459
Posted By delbiker1

Neither is right , or wrong. A fitters...

Neither is right , or wrong. A fitters suggestions are just that. They are opinions based on, I hope, experience and knowledge they have gained, and stats/measurements they have come up with. I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-22, 07:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,766
Posted By Seattle Forrest

This is one of the benefits of eBikes becoming...

This is one of the benefits of eBikes becoming popular. People who would never ride a "real" bike are buying eBikes; they see cyclist safety as something that applies to them now. More of us is good...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,731
Posted By phrantic09

Not on your list, but I’ve been using YBN chains...

Not on your list, but I’ve been using YBN chains and they’re quiet and long lasting
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-22, 09:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,731
Posted By JohnJ80

I have a somewhat different take on chains. My...

I have a somewhat different take on chains. My experience has been that fine tuning the chainline has a lot to do with a quiet chain. Once that's done, then using the right lube makes all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,731
Posted By sshakari

Used to ride Wipperman, but recently switched to...

Used to ride Wipperman, but recently switched to Ultegra CN-HG701. Mainly because they are much quieter compared to Wipperman. Still use the Wipperman link and KMC reusable links.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-22, 02:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,731
Posted By Branko D

Shimano DA generally tests as the lowest friction...

Shimano DA generally tests as the lowest friction chain with excellent durability by third party labs. You can't go wrong with it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,160
Posted By WhyFi

The Pro Ones and the GP5KS TR are both built to...

The Pro Ones and the GP5KS TR are both built to the same hookless compatible tubeless spec so I would expect the experience to be similar on modern rims; while I haven't tried the Conti yet, I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-22, 06:56 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By TMonk

Not offering much help here, but I just put...

Not offering much help here, but I just put together my second consecutive TCR (2022 Pro, Ultegra Di2 12 speed), replacing a 2013 TCR SL. For it's intended application - daily driver/training bike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-22, 06:09 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By himespau

I mean, other than the internal routing, are the...

I mean, other than the internal routing, are the other two things fairly easy to buy and upgrade your current bike to? A lot cheaper than a whole new bike. Probably less fun though.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-22, 11:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By Branko D

Here's a fun set of videos, where the guy tests...

Here's a fun set of videos, where the guy tests various bikes against the TCR in a wind tunnel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-A1GH3nA6A&feature=share&si=ELPmzJkDCLju2KnD5oyZMQ

The Madone...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-22, 03:32 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By tFUnK

Being a relative luddite, at least when it comes...

Being a relative luddite, at least when it comes to current industry trends, I gotta say I don't see where the upgrade is?

Back in the day I thought both the TCR and the SLR were pro tour level...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-22, 09:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By seypat

One thing in the Pros column, black goes with...

One thing in the Pros column, black goes with most anything. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-22, 09:20 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By str8jakett

Change your rule, that's silly. You need AT LEAST...

Change your rule, that's silly. You need AT LEAST one backup bike per discipline.

In all seriousness, buy the BMC, and that's coming from a long time and happy Giant customer.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-22, 09:08 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,828
Posted By seypat

The BMC only comes in black? For that kind of...

The BMC only comes in black? For that kind of coin, it needs some color options.

There's you a check in the cons column. :D
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