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09-18-23, 12:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 524
Posted By ctak

Can't say I'm surprised that all the previous...

Can't say I'm surprised that all the previous potential buyers backed out. $1500-1800 for this lot... tops.
09-16-23, 12:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,006
Posted By ctak

I'm pretty committed at this point to gp5000s on...

I'm pretty committed at this point to gp5000s on semi-wide rims, so can't speak to whether all tires marketed as 32s will fit equally as well
09-15-23, 10:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,006
Posted By ctak

Are you able to see the pics and content above?...

Are you able to see the pics and content above? Seek and you shall find as they say... and good luck!
08-27-23, 04:02 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 17,316
Posted By ctak

Supply chain kinks that eventually led to...

Supply chain kinks that eventually led to overstocking are impacting retail and c&v enthusiast alike. I get weekly emails from bike outlets with growing discounts, free shipping, other offers. IMO...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By ctak

I'd recommend Assioma Unos $430 at Wiggle

I'd recommend Assioma Unos

$430 at Wiggle
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,474
Posted By ctak

Kinda surprised so many "older" folks are getting...

Kinda surprised so many "older" folks are getting caught up in the Aeroad craze. I'm a master's cyclist approaching Cat 1 and ride 10k + miles per yr. The slight watt savings at 25mph+ makes the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,474
Posted By ctak

Omg u guys - imagine how much faster Marchand...

Omg u guys - imagine how much faster Marchand could be on an aeroad!

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,474
Posted By ctak

The million dollar question

The million dollar question
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,202
Posted By ctak

I'm seeing more and more p12 crit friends around...

I'm seeing more and more p12 crit friends around here on custom di2 Elves evo builds, not unlike this one

$1300 uci frameset with integrated cockpit hard to beat, especially if you're gonna lay it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,474
Posted By ctak

I've had two Aeroads (one cf slx and one cf...

I've had two Aeroads (one cf slx and one cf sl)... very fun but no faster at 22-28mph over various rolling Strava segments vs my 2015 S-Works Roubaix with 50mm Hunts (40mm bars, 10cm drop, same aero...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,955
Posted By ctak

My vote goes to 303 firecrest. Have been super...

My vote goes to 303 firecrest. Have been super durable for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 7,263
Posted By ctak

Shirtless drop bar 2 hour what now? ...

Shirtless drop bar 2 hour what now?

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Thread 1 was more entertaining...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 21,084
Posted By ctak

Bike fitter Neill Stanbury (studied under Hogg)...

Bike fitter Neill Stanbury (studied under Hogg) has some excellent YT videos on this topic, and frequently comments on quad overload. Achieving proper balance depends on many factors, but of course...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,317
Posted By ctak

No idea who these guys are but im thinking drugs were involved

yea... pics should make the transformation obvious to a 2 year old. Frowning pre and smiling post can help as well :fred:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-23, 11:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,311
Posted By ctak

I'd recommend test riding these models if you...

I'd recommend test riding these models if you can. Lots of fast rolling 38-44mm tires are avail (RH extralights, for example) and I wouldn't bother with frames that couldn't easily clear 700x38....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-23, 10:16 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

Froome has commented many times on this. Critics,...

Froome has commented many times on this. Critics, fanboys, media and other industry folks eat up this drama as it makes for interesting conversation on the evolution of disc... if anything, this...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

I've extensively used 7900 calipers on my 2015...

I've extensively used 7900 calipers on my 2015 S-Works Roubaix for training (with both c24 9000s and Hunt Race Aero Wide wheels). Wicked stopping power and 7900s clear 32mm gp5000 rubber in the rear....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

Love this. 30yrs later and 7403s still solid

Love this. 30yrs later and 7403s still solid
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

Depends on the needs of who you ask. By now we...

Depends on the needs of who you ask. By now we all know what the industry wants.

It does annoy me how pushy people can be on this topic, which is often debated endlessly on various forums along...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-23, 12:12 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

DA 9000 pivots = bearings. Ultegra level and...

DA 9000 pivots = bearings. Ultegra level and below = bushings. 9000s felt smoother and quicker to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-23, 12:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,429
Posted By ctak

I've raced crits on Corsa Speeds and GP5000s,...

I've raced crits on Corsa Speeds and GP5000s, both set up with Vittoria latex. Never noticed a difference, other than the Corsas sounded a bit louder.

100% agree on your other points.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

I've also noticed modifications to their low-mid...

I've also noticed modifications to their low-mid spec stuff in the face of inflation, etc. For example, my 7.6kg 2019 CF SL Aeroad with Di2 Ultegra and Arc 1400...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,513
Posted By ctak

Had a similar thought ...

Had a similar thought

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-23, 12:25 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

I do like modern aero bikes for what they do well...

I do like modern aero bikes for what they do well (namely, thru axle stiffness, powerful disc brakes, frame clearances for wider rims and tires, etc), but I still sometimes miss my 11-yr old Felt ar1...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By ctak

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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luv ebay cat pics :-0
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-23, 01:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By ctak

one more with geo etc! ...

one more with geo etc!


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Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By ctak

cat pic below ...

cat pic below

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By ctak

ps. link to the 1" Columbus Minimal mentioned...

ps. link to the 1" Columbus Minimal mentioned above. the orig Kinesis fork was limited to 25mm rubber and had a steel steerer. https://ciclicorsa.com/shop/columbus-minimal-carbon-fiber-fork/
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-23, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,106
Posted By ctak

I bought a similar Voodoo Rada new from my LBS in...

I bought a similar Voodoo Rada new from my LBS in early 2000. Was around $1800 with Ultegra 6500. Yes re: Reynolds 853 frame (at least the main triangle) - these were handmade by MTB man Joe Murray...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

Agreed! Dura Ace 9k calipers are...

Agreed!

Dura Ace 9k calipers are exceptional... the pinnacle of rim brake tech
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

Were they drafting autos 1963? :foo: I...

Were they drafting autos 1963? :foo:

I recall hearing some of the main roads were improved in the late 90s.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

My Aeroad with di2 and 60mm DT Swiss carbon hoops...

My Aeroad with di2 and 60mm DT Swiss carbon hoops at 17.9-lbs = 12-14s slower up a 1.9 mile local climb than my S-Works Roubaix weight weenie build at 15-lbs. Not a huge margin, but I definitely...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,429
Posted By ctak

I run 28mm gp5s with vittoria latex for racing...

I run 28mm gp5s with vittoria latex for racing and training - have had only a single flat in the last 14k miles with this combo. knock on wood! Latex tubes will improve rolling resistance by 3-5w per...
04-25-23, 12:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 954
Posted By ctak

Some friends have drilled their forks and/or...

Some friends have drilled their forks and/or utilized existing lower fork drain or braze on "ports", with magnets to help guide the wire.

My '84 Centurion Pro Tour 15 had internal wire routing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

No idea, don't know much about any of these so...

No idea, don't know much about any of these so called "independent" YT cycling personalities
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By ctak

8-12w max real world / best case avg power...

8-12w max real world / best case avg power savings for a fully aero frame even on a route like Roubaix, from what I've read. Lead engineer for the 4th gen SS Evo, Nathan Barry, made a similar point...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By ctak

I heard some manuf have designed aero frames to...

I heard some manuf have designed aero frames to be paired with in-house wheelsets (Madone SLR designed / tested with Bontrager wheelset, etc)... moving in the general direction of total aero package...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By ctak

CdA of road frames in da wind tunnel

Anyone have any pointers to articles or research studies that get into the CdA of different types of road bike framesets?

Have seen frame differential estimations of .01 to .02 for standard road...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

Would love to see more wind tunnel reviews like...

Would love to see more wind tunnel reviews like this comparing different models/brands. Manuf marketing claims have just become so convoluted, with new frames becoming 10% lighter, faster and stiffer...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

omg cables!

My 56cm 2015 S-Works SL4 with Sram 11 speed mechanical weighs 15.2-lbs. I think that was the last year of rim brakes and no FS for the Roubaix. IIRC, the newer Roubaix S-Works frameset I looked at...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,296
Posted By ctak

I'm mostly interested in what is relatively...

I'm mostly interested in what is relatively light, stable and feels good vs ultimate speed in favorable wind / tunnel conditions. Lotta hills around here.

So far, have enjoyed clx 40 clinchers for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,031
Posted By ctak

I didn't find any of his comments to be...

I didn't find any of his comments to be particularly enlightening. Not to be the grinch here... :innocent:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

I've only seen a couple real world 40km tests...

I've only seen a couple real world 40km tests with ~25-40s time savings for aero vs non aero frames and cockpits (identical tire, tube/tubeless, rim profile, etc, wheelset combos). Manuf marketing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

Certainly enjoying my mostly depreciated and used...

Certainly enjoying my mostly depreciated and used S-Works stuff. If my salary was 500k an S5 DA build with Princeton CW could be fun. To each their own equation...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

A friend built up a T1500 frame with Ultegra...

A friend built up a T1500 frame with Ultegra mechanical and Hunt 50s. His XL (also white) frame alone weighed in at 1320g. Total build with Assioma PM pedals 8.6kg. Around $4500 total cost. Not...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 01:19 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

The gist is contained in the first few mins. All...

The gist is contained in the first few mins. All bravado and spit, on repeat, until he runs out of breath
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

Disc or rim, why spend $8k+ on something that...

Disc or rim, why spend $8k+ on something that will depreciate by 75% in 3-4 years?

My S-Works Roubaix (2015 rim brake model with Ultegra groupset and c24 9000s) was listed on Facebook for over 4...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,565
Posted By ctak

UAE may as well be on stock Aethos builds :lol: ...

UAE may as well be on stock Aethos builds :lol:
https://road.cc/content/tech-news/pogacar-would-be-2kmh-faster-different-bike-299775
Replies: 10
Views: 1,133
Posted By ctak

Love the I-bought-that-follow-up :love:

Love the I-bought-that-follow-up :love:
04-12-23, 01:57 PM
Replies: 82,870
Views: 13,977,135
Posted By ctak

Stumbled across this JF Wilson today. Have been...

Stumbled across this JF Wilson today. Have been meaning to learn more about this builder. Of course Google brought me to your post :ride:...
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