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03-28-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 68
Posted By mstateglfr

https://tannus.com/airless-tires/ The best...

https://tannus.com/airless-tires/

The best way to not puncture an inner tube is to not have one to begin with.
Best way to do this is to have a tubeless tire setup with sealant.
Second best way...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-24, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 92
Posted By mstateglfr

Obviously depends on your thighs, how you move...

Obviously depends on your thighs, how you move your legs, how strapped down the bag is, etc.
But that bag really shouldnt rub for most people, based on people Ive seen using it thru the years.
...
03-28-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 209
Posted By mstateglfr

True, looks like a different company. My...

True, looks like a different company. My uncertainty is why I put a question mark at the end of my question when I responded to the OP.
Classic case of someone asking questions and not giving...
03-28-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 209
Posted By mstateglfr

https://www.hilite-bikes.com/en/s-gravel-allroad-t...

https://www.hilite-bikes.com/en/s-gravel-allroad-titanium-frame.html

Is this the 'gravel' bike you are referring to?
It has pretty relaxed drop bar frame geometry and limited tire clearance of...
03-28-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 689
Posted By mstateglfr

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I...

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I rolled my gravel bike up the stairs from the basement to the garage last night. And rest assured, I will be posting more things like this since nice...
03-28-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 661
Posted By mstateglfr

I would think the leg bands alone would make you...

I would think the leg bands alone would make you like the Plus bibs more than the basic bibs. Its 2024- new bibs shouldnt still be made with a thin folded over leg seam(and especially not with a...
03-28-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 7,637
Posted By mstateglfr

I just found the juxtaposition to be neat. ...

I just found the juxtaposition to be neat.
Wasn't knocking the shop or other bikes they sell.
03-27-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 7,637
Posted By mstateglfr

I really enjoy the background of this picture. ...

I really enjoy the background of this picture. Behind this absurd super bike is an old 80s steel frame with no tires on the wheels, a stepthru frame with threaded stem sweepback handlebar, and an...
03-27-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 367
Posted By mstateglfr

You put the pump head on the valve, lock it on,...

You put the pump head on the valve, lock it on, and pump. Its no different from any other smooth valve stem.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,547
Posted By mstateglfr

But most dont buy or play with the same stuff the...

But most dont buy or play with the same stuff the pros use.

Most golfers have irons that the pros dont use, they have utility clubs the pros dont use, shafts the pros dont use, and they play...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,547
Posted By mstateglfr

I remember when the first Nike driver came out-...

I remember when the first Nike driver came out- the Ignite that was like a cobalt blue- it was totally fine, but also not revolutionary or anything. I didnt think it was great, but I also dont...
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 113
Posted By mstateglfr

I know people have ridden across it. Its a...

I know people have ridden across it.
Its a 25mph road, so if you get behind a big vehicle, you may be able to draft and keep up with traffic speed. Even if you cant though, its not like the speed...
03-26-24, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 212
Posted By mstateglfr

You were unwilling to throw away a partial roll...

You were unwilling to throw away a partial roll of $20 tubeless tape even though you dislike it.
Based on that, I would say the less expensive bike is best for you.
03-26-24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 20,340
Posted By mstateglfr

Your non-committal response to a thread that had...

Your non-committal response to a thread that had been dead for 2 years has been noted.
03-25-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 930
Posted By mstateglfr

I wasnt able to ride nearly as many miles last...

I wasnt able to ride nearly as many miles last year as I had gotten used to over the prior 7 years and it was really frustrating.
Nothing nearly as severe as some examples mentioned here, but...
03-25-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 573
Posted By mstateglfr

No you dont need them. Yes they are largely a...

No you dont need them. Yes they are largely a worthless component in 99.5% of riding. But in that other .5%, the top could bend due to the bike falling over or some other odd incident and it then...
03-24-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 127
Posted By mstateglfr

Why don't you post your view on the rotors...

Why don't you post your view on the rotors instead of making people watch your review?
...it seems like you are just trying to get some views instead of, you know, having an actual conversation on a...
03-24-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 661
Posted By mstateglfr

The entry black bibs are very underwhelming to...

The entry black bibs are very underwhelming to me.
The Ultimate model black bibs are fine, but not nearly as nice as my other bibs- Voler Black Label.


The Voler bib straps go around the side...
03-24-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,150
Posted By mstateglfr

wasn't CRC/Wiggle sunk due to being loaded up...

wasn't CRC/Wiggle sunk due to being loaded up with debt that was legally assigned to them, even thought they hadn't created it?
...or am I thinking of a different recent online bike retailer sinking?
03-24-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,150
Posted By mstateglfr

1- not being able to buy something from aretsiler...

1- not being able to buy something from aretsiler in another country is not commentary on if Americans live in a free trade society or not.
2- we do not live in a free trade society. Trade has...
03-24-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 758
Posted By mstateglfr

How many watts were saved and how many did you...

How many watts were saved and how many did you leave on the legs by not chopping it all off?
03-24-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 566
Posted By mstateglfr

No detail is needed beyond the initial post. ...

No detail is needed beyond the initial post.
The OP is asking to see a genuine Dogma so it can be compared to the fake Dogma.

Seems pretty straight forward. If someone has a Dogma and wants to...
03-22-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 7,637
Posted By mstateglfr

Well since you have seen it on at least one other...

Well since you have seen it on at least one other website, it must be true!
So if I cite some websites, does that then make my claim true? Hmm...well thats a tough one to sort out- how can both...
03-22-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 7,637
Posted By mstateglfr

Your shtick of constantly claiming 2# extra due...

Your shtick of constantly claiming 2# extra due to disc brakes is insufferable enough. There is no need to reference the banana guy into your posts.
Stop it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,528
Posted By mstateglfr

Buys a heavy wheelset to lighten a bike, but...

Buys a heavy wheelset to lighten a bike, but doesnt know the weight of the current wheels.
Buys random Amazon stuff and poorly redacts the Amazon prices, as if knowing the prices is bad or matters....
03-20-24, 01:55 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 7,637
Posted By mstateglfr

Hold up- are you saying that you arent able to...

Hold up- are you saying that you arent able to walk into a bike shop, pay in full for a bike, get a superficial fit, and leave with the bike in hand?
If you arent able to do that, then you are...
03-20-24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,150
Posted By mstateglfr

I don't work for a tire company or in the cycling...

I don't work for a tire company or in the cycling business. I just recognize that prices have increased in general over the last 3 years, prices often vary greatly depending on type of retailer, and...
03-20-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,150
Posted By mstateglfr

First off, the point of my earlier post was to...

First off, the point of my earlier post was to show that while $36 may have not been the cost of a GP5K tire 3 years ago, the cost wasnt far off from that. I was responding to your post that...
03-19-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,150
Posted By mstateglfr

The piece that adjusts how high or low the back...

The piece that adjusts how high or low the back of the helmet sits had to tension to it. It's usually a piece of plastic with a bunch of teeth and you can slide the retention cage up or down with...
03-19-24, 09:15 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,150
Posted By mstateglfr

I bought gp5k 25mm tires on Feb 26 '21 for $41.95...

I bought gp5k 25mm tires on Feb 26 '21 for $41.95 per tire from BikeTiresDirect/WesternBikeworks.
That isn't $36 per tire, but it isn't far off.

Side note- the tires have been awesome. The helmet...
03-19-24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,150
Posted By mstateglfr

Good lord- it was mentioned already and the...

Good lord- it was mentioned already and the thread should have died right then - REI has basically msrp pricing.
If you buy a tire from REI, it had better be because you are in person and need it...
03-19-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 916
Posted By mstateglfr

How much more is it per foot/yard/metre compared...

How much more is it per foot/yard/metre compared to Stans?
03-19-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 636
Posted By mstateglfr

If you want a bike that feels/reacts/turns...

If you want a bike that feels/reacts/turns similar to your SL7, then compare geometry between your SL7 and the bikes you mention, then narrow the list down based on what is most similar.
Trail,...
03-18-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 636
Posted By mstateglfr

I looked up 3 of the bikes and already know the...

I looked up 3 of the bikes and already know the general litespeed geometry.
You are asking about bikes that have totally different geometries and will both feel and fit differently from one...
03-18-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By mstateglfr

This guy always delivers.

This guy always delivers.
03-18-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,718
Posted By mstateglfr

It can be more difficult, but it can also still...

It can be more difficult, but it can also still be quite easy.

There are still new bikes with mechanical shifting, both entry level and mid level.
There are still new bikes with mechanical...
03-18-24, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 191
Posted By mstateglfr

Oh wow, I didnt read that part correctly. Yeah,...

Oh wow, I didnt read that part correctly. Yeah, both wheelsets are already owned by the OP. Well that was a waste of links by me!
In that case, pick whichever looks cooler or spins...
03-18-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,117
Posted By mstateglfr

I meant its effectively no different when it...

I meant its effectively no different when it comes to enjoying the ride vs focusing on metrics during the ride. Thats the topic of the article and thread, from what I can tell- unplug and experience...
03-18-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 191
Posted By mstateglfr

Are the VO wheels the 'Enterprise' model on their...

Are the VO wheels the 'Enterprise' model on their website? If so, I wouldnt say those wheels are performance based at all. Like not in any way. The weight isnt performance based and the rim shape...
03-18-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,117
Posted By mstateglfr

A GPS that is recording but not displaying data...

A GPS that is recording but not displaying data is effectively no different from not having a GPS there at all.
A light kinda helps to see and be seen when its dark. Safety and whatnot.
A bell...
03-18-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 248
Posted By mstateglfr

You usually riding a 54cm bike is of little help...

You usually riding a 54cm bike is of little help here. You need to compare the geometry of your bike to the geometry of the bike you are looking at.

Compare these things...
- stack height
-...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,528
Posted By mstateglfr

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802073814794.ht...

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256802073814794.html?src=google&src=google&albch=shopping&acnt=708-803-3821&slnk=&plac=&mtctp=&albbt=Google_7_shopping&albagn=888888&isSmbAutoCall=false&needSmbHouyi=fa...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,547
Posted By mstateglfr

The first video you linked was 90min long and you...

The first video you linked was 90min long and you didnt cite the time within the video that should be watch or which comments should be read. So given that, maybe my question below is redundant and...
03-17-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,310
Posted By mstateglfr

Yes they are, if you want to use one. No they...

Yes they are, if you want to use one.
No they aren't, if you dislike em.


Seems like a pretty simple issue to resolve as the answer is personal.
03-17-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,054
Posted By mstateglfr

So in just a few weeks of owning this $3000 bike...

So in just a few weeks of owning this $3000 bike you have had a tire tear apart at the bead(that's what it looks like), you broke a spoke, and you've gone thru brake pads?

That may be the cheapest...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 562
Views: 16,547
Posted By mstateglfr

Again, you haven't been to the Trek website in...

Again, you haven't been to the Trek website in years if you think Trek bikes these days lack color.
Maybe you shouldn't have used Trek specifically?...that would help make your point a bit better,...
03-14-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,594
Posted By mstateglfr

I have used 2 bolt rx8 shoes and currently use 2...

I have used 2 bolt rx8 shoes and currently use 2 bolt LG Granite II shoes.
I'm really not sure what I am actually sacrificing with either of those shoes- they feel plenty stiff while also being...
03-14-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 5,456
Posted By mstateglfr

Noted.

Noted.
03-14-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 467
Posted By mstateglfr

Well F. I got caught in the old resurrect an...

Well F.

I got caught in the old resurrect an unresponded to thread and make it seem like its relevant.
How lame of that poster to resurrect this.
03-14-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 222
Posted By mstateglfr

I dont have either bike and havent even ridden...

I dont have either bike and havent even ridden either bike. I just figured I could comment on the geometry concern.

- If you havent ridden anything below 60mm trail in years, then it wouldnt feel...
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