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Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,377
Posted By TrackSmart

ANOTHER UPDATE: It looks like there is a new...

ANOTHER UPDATE: It looks like there is a new AR25 wheelset that uses a new XC924 rim. Has anybody purchased these?

They look like a modern replacement to the AR24s. They have what they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-22, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,377
Posted By TrackSmart

Hi Polaris Obark, The AR28s are a totally...

Hi Polaris Obark,

The AR28s are a totally different rim, so I'm hoping/guessing will be better behaved.
AR28:...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,377
Posted By TrackSmart

Hi Sean, thanks for the feedback! As for the...

Hi Sean, thanks for the feedback! As for the question of "old": I've been told that the RM29C06d (rebranded "AR24" recently for gravel) are an older and different design than many of LBs other...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-22, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,377
Posted By TrackSmart

Hi Polaris Obark, that's good to hear. And good...

Hi Polaris Obark, that's good to hear. And good for safety. If you puncture you'll have time to notice before the tire rolls off the bead - it won't roll off immediately. Can you clarify which...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-22, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 393,377
Posted By TrackSmart

Question: How good is the "bead lock" on the newer models of Light Bicycle wheels?

Hi folks, how good is the "bead lock" on the newer models of Light Bicycle wheels? For background, I have a set of Light Bicycle Falcon AR24 flyweight gravel wheels. These use the same rim as the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,403
Posted By TrackSmart

First, I agree. The straight fork is NOT a deal...

First, I agree. The straight fork is NOT a deal breaker. That might be a lot of bike for $550 for someone who likes it's semi-classic style. Or it might not, depending on how it rides.

Second,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,383
Posted By TrackSmart

Try downloading the Mavic phone app. It has a...

Try downloading the Mavic phone app. It has a tire pressure calculator that should give you a good place to start. Options include tire size, rim width, rider weight, tubes vs tubeless, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-20, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,727
Posted By TrackSmart

Ha ha. He asked us to convince him NOT to do the...

Ha ha. He asked us to convince him NOT to do the conversion. Now you're pushing the idea of drop bar conversion plus *a second set of carbon wheels*! Way to go, man!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,383
Posted By TrackSmart

Agreed! That's a great bike. Ride the heck out of...

Agreed! That's a great bike. Ride the heck out of it and enjoy!

For what it's worth, about twice a year I also go through the same thought process. "My current bike is pretty good, but look how...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-20, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,462
Posted By TrackSmart

Another beautiful bike. Sure, a couple less...

Another beautiful bike. Sure, a couple less spacers would be a small aesthetic improvement, but it looks great as is, and you've gotta go with what works for your fit. Modern, but classic, too.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-20, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,727
Posted By TrackSmart

I'm happy to help you put that idea out of your...

I'm happy to help you put that idea out of your head. First, that's one of the nicest flat bar road bikes I've seen. My strong vote is to:
Option 1: Don't touch it. Enjoy this bike for times...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,462
Posted By TrackSmart

I also like the clean lines of that frame. Round...

I also like the clean lines of that frame. Round tubes. Horizontal top tube. Modern and muscular looking (i.e. with the large diameter tubes), but still classic in overall profile.

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-20, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 355,462
Posted By TrackSmart

Help! I lost my bike!

I need help. I tried to take a photo of my bike, but now I can't find it!
I could have sworn I left it in front of the garage door...
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 28,283
Posted By TrackSmart

It's your money, but those are some crazy...

It's your money, but those are some crazy expensive bottom bracket adapters from Hambini £155.00 to £195.00 (i.e. $200 to $250). If you want a thread-together bottom bracket solution, check out...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-23-20, 07:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 28,283
Posted By TrackSmart

I imagine that the frame would be eligible for...

I imagine that the frame would be eligible for warranty replacement if you are the original owner and 'normal' fixes don't resolve the bottom bracket issue. Cervelo supposedly has a "lifetime"...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-23-20, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,688
Posted By TrackSmart

I wouldn't worry much about the thorns. I had...

I wouldn't worry much about the thorns. I had THIS in my bike tire for at least 2-3 weeks before I realized it was embedded. I remember the ride where I lost about 15-20 PSI on the way home. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 35,049
Posted By TrackSmart

Considering only these two bikes: The new Emonda...

Considering only these two bikes: The new Emonda has reasonable aero credentials these days, even if not as much as the Madone. So I suspect that the difference between both bikes on the flats and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,191
Posted By TrackSmart

I'm glad you came to a satisfying conclusion to...

I'm glad you came to a satisfying conclusion to your decision-making process. 13.5cm of drop is definitely an aggressive position (in my book anyway) for non-racers.

I think the folks who kept...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-20, 09:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,041
Posted By TrackSmart

You said you had a professional fit for your...

You said you had a professional fit for your CAAD10 and it's comfortable, which is great. Assuming you want to keep that fit, let's do the math:
- You need the CAAD10's headtube height + 50mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,041
Posted By TrackSmart

I would just add one important caveat: Frame...

I would just add one important caveat: Frame stack measurements usually *exclude the height of the headset cap*. For instance, my 2012 CAAD10 came with a 25mm headset cap *plus* spacers. I'm guessing...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-16-20, 03:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,585
Posted By TrackSmart

You can create Google Streetview routes on Rouvy....

You can create Google Streetview routes on Rouvy. Rouvy will simulate the real world terrain/elevation changes (assuming you have a trainer that can adjust the resistance to match). You can almost...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,991
Posted By TrackSmart

First, as a CAAD10 owner I agree with your take...

First, as a CAAD10 owner I agree with your take on the lively and fun character of these bikes. They feel fast and make you want to ride fast. I also think the feedback you get from the road is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-20, 07:33 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,991
Posted By TrackSmart

As long as the "medium-priced" frameset is well...

As long as the "medium-priced" frameset is well designed, the answer is very small gains for a lot of extra money. In your case, you are extremely high on the frame-goodness-per-dollar scale, which...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-20, 07:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,041
Posted By TrackSmart

I think you have it exactly right. The main...

I think you have it exactly right. The main differences between your CAAD10 and an shiny new "endurance" bike are
1) Taller headtube (so fewer spacers under the stem for your current fit)
2)...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-20, 06:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
Posted By TrackSmart

Yeah, tire manufacturer's have been making their...

Yeah, tire manufacturer's have been making their tires smaller for the same labeled size as past years. GP4000 tires in size 28mm are typically 30-31mm on modern alloy road wheels and about 32mm on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-20, 10:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,550
Posted By TrackSmart

There are lots of extra large seat bags that will...

There are lots of extra large seat bags that will fit on any bike (even racing bikes) if you need to be self-sufficient for a big day out. Some of them are quite affordable, though they may not be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-20, 03:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,454
Posted By TrackSmart

Thanks for the advice! I agree that a fitting...

Thanks for the advice! I agree that a fitting session would be valuable regardless of anything else. And your other comments are good to keep in mind as well.



Thanks for chiming in! We've...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-20, 02:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,191
Posted By TrackSmart

I mean no offense, but you are only correct to a...

I mean no offense, but you are only correct to a degree here. First, you are correct that I was thinking of this series of bikes as a whole rather than the revised 2020 model. The SuperSix and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,191
Posted By TrackSmart

I also like the handling of these bikes (I own a...

I also like the handling of these bikes (I own a CAAD10 which has identical geometry to the SuperSix). Though I like the stable handling of my gravel bike on rough terrain. So different horses for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,191
Posted By TrackSmart

As someone toying around with the idea of a new...

As someone toying around with the idea of a new bike (see here: https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/1212109-thoughtful-replies-requested-advice-next-big-upgrade-long.html), though probably not...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,454
Posted By TrackSmart

Thanks for the congrats. that is definitely a...

Thanks for the congrats. that is definitely a fun idea! Given the current state of travel it would have to be a 'get it next year' sort of gift, which might not be what my wife had in mind. But I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,454
Posted By TrackSmart

Thanks for the response. I agree that I want to...

Thanks for the response. I agree that I want to make sure cycling remains fun. That said, regarding power meters and structured training:
1) I realized this past year that I got a lot stronger doing...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-20, 06:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,454
Posted By TrackSmart

You didn't read carefully enough. She's awesome...

You didn't read carefully enough. She's awesome and wants to buy me expensive things! I'm the one who is cheap with myself. So I'm the one who thinks dropping $3k on a new bike is a "big deal". Even...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-20, 07:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,454
Posted By TrackSmart

It's funny, in some ways I'm shockingly pleased...

It's funny, in some ways I'm shockingly pleased with those Stan's Grail Comp wheels! They've got many thousands of miles and I've barely had to touch the wheels with a spoke wrench. And these were...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-20, 07:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,454
Posted By TrackSmart

Thanks for the reply! Regarding actually using...

Thanks for the reply! Regarding actually using the power meter for regular training outdoors: I think yes. My bike commute (particularly on the way home -- where I can get as sweaty as I want)...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,454
Posted By TrackSmart

Thoughtful replies requested: Advice for the next big “upgrade”? (*LONG*)

I’m looking for some thoughtful replies. Imagine you finally got the promotion you have been working towards for several years. Your spouse wants to buy you something ‘big’ to reward this milestone...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-20-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,569
Posted By TrackSmart

Thanks for the word of warning. In *theory*...

Thanks for the word of warning. In *theory* rackmounts on a carbon bike could be quite sturdy. Do you have a sense of whether your situation was unusual? And have you heard about this happening on...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-15-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,569
Posted By TrackSmart

Thanks for your impressions on both the frameset...

Thanks for your impressions on both the frameset and the rack system. It wasn't clear that they had adapters for other panniers. Good to know!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-12-20, 09:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,569
Posted By TrackSmart

Fascinating!

Fascinating! I *really* like the idea of a quick-release rear rack (and some matching quick-release full-coverage fenders that don't stink -- if such things exist). But the price of the Tailfin...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-12-20, 07:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,228
Posted By TrackSmart

Some better data is needed for some of these arguments.

Some of the arguments in this thread need a scientific control group! There is so much that can alter the perceived ride quality of a bike that has nothing to do with frame material, so comparing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-18, 08:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,919
Posted By TrackSmart

Thanks for sharing your experience. One of the...

Thanks for sharing your experience. One of the maddening and perplexing things about this mysterious sound is that it does, at least temporarily, seem to respond to fresh grease in the cartridge...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-18, 06:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,919
Posted By TrackSmart

There are some excellent responses here -- thank...

There are some excellent responses here -- thank you all! I will try a borrowed wheel to eliminate all possible "non-wheel" sounds. I'll also check for cracks, etc. I've already checked a lot of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-18, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,919
Posted By TrackSmart

Help! Mysterious Front Hub Clicking... I've tried everything I can think of...

Wheelset: Stans Notubes Grail with 3.30 hubs (on a gravel bike). The wheel is round and true and spins with no obvious friction on the road or in the stand.

Problem:
- After about 1800 miles,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-17, 09:06 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,782
Posted By TrackSmart

Nice video! That said, clearly they are *not*...

Nice video! That said, clearly they are *not* indestructible, given my friend who had a tire gash that was just large enough that it failed to fully seal after hitting some road debris on his second...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-17, 07:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,782
Posted By TrackSmart

This might be the case and is probably worth...

This might be the case and is probably worth trying if they fail to seal after my usual, lazier methods (put sideways on an open box, turn, repeat). That said, based on what I have witnessed thus...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-17, 04:11 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,782
Posted By TrackSmart

6 Month Update on Tubeless for Mostly On-Road Usage (from OP)

For other asking the same question, here's my take after 6 months:

Overall: The tubeless tire experiment has gone well. I haven't had to do much, other than put air in my tires, since getting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-16, 07:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,749
Posted By TrackSmart

We now have three bikes in the house with pinhead...

We now have three bikes in the house with pinhead locking skewers. The wheel/skewer locks are reasonable products in terms of security and ease-of-use.

Wheel/Skewer Locks:
Pros:
1) I can...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-10-16, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,180
Posted By TrackSmart

2015 Niner RLT-9

Nice 2016 Niner. I just picked up a 2015 RLT-9 frameset with a mostly-Ultegra build. It's a fun bike. And the sales on the 2015 frames make them a very good deal. The 2015s lack a few of the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-10-16, 02:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,179
Posted By TrackSmart

This is definitely a question of personal preference

Those are two excellent choices (Jamis Expert and Exploit). I think this is completely down to personal preference and budget. In practical terms, both bikes will have similar performance for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-16, 05:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,782
Posted By TrackSmart

In this case the person was "sold" on the idea of...

In this case the person was "sold" on the idea of tubeless by the shop when buying a high-end race bike. The tires were installed on the bike at the shop.

I'm guessing that basic info about...
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