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Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,209
Posted By cyclezen

Anhalt - Blather 'bout bikes Blog...

Anhalt - Blather 'bout bikes Blog (https://bikeblather.blogspot.com/)... he did good stuff... also a bit younger than I.
hard to recognize anyone, in real life, when they're not in their riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,209
Posted By cyclezen

the video I believe PeteHski was referring to...

the video I believe PeteHski was referring to might be this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QDnUkUaQfk
it's anecdotal, as are my comments...

Pardon me, I used 'Study' incorrectly , proper...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,209
Posted By cyclezen

Of course you're welcome to believe whatever you...

Of course you're welcome to believe whatever you think ... I could do my usual post lengthy, but not gonna completely hijack this thread...
Aero is certainly king for much of what we're talking...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-02-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 388
Posted By cyclezen

The REi bike looks very nice for the price....

The REi bike looks very nice for the price. Quality stuff
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 738
Posted By cyclezen

LOL! You set this fire in the chicken coop just...

LOL! You set this fire in the chicken coop just to watch all the hens run around ! Silly !
'Give a lever long enough, and one can move the earth' all well and good, except there is real world stuff....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,550
Posted By cyclezen

Assuming the bike 'fits', and only you would know...

Assuming the bike 'fits', and only you would know that - or you have someone to advise you, local...
Bar height... reach and rise affect that
on a bike you're already riding and feel 'accustomed...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,836
Posted By cyclezen

Thanks, both. I guess I have some 'irrational'...

Thanks, both.
I guess I have some 'irrational' at work also...
I've ridden Specialized bikes well over 20 yrs, and I love them... But would like to try something different... Not needing a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,209
Posted By cyclezen

Dependz... I just bought a TREK Emonda SL5 -...

Dependz...
I just bought a TREK Emonda SL5 - should be a slightly better wheelset, but prolly is the same... My immediate thoughts on the test ride - The wheels have GOT TO GO ! Heavy, lethargic,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,836
Posted By cyclezen

Agree with 'Porky' and to some extent 'somewhat...

Agree with 'Porky' and to some extent 'somewhat LOGO BLOAT'... Logos, can be and are 'design elements', but BLOAT is disconcerting and ugly - as with my 2009 Tarmac (which I dearly love... best bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,331
Posted By cyclezen

There's a rider in our Sunday group, aussie, who...

There's a rider in our Sunday group, aussie, who had a custom TI frame made, built up the rest himself, using an IGH and belt drive, otherwise upper level road components...
Just from the 'heft'...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,080
Posted By cyclezen

Looks 'right'... and you're not as far 'out of...

Looks 'right'... and you're not as far 'out of it' as you might think... age + 20 is really quite off for anyone with a modicum of activity (not dealing with known issues...).
'climbing' is a form...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 5,364
Views: 854,114
Posted By cyclezen

CLIMATE CRISIS ! Palms in London ! soon we'll...

CLIMATE CRISIS ! Palms in London ! soon we'll be seeing beach umbrellas and bikinis in Utqiagvik...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,331
Posted By cyclezen

Just any FYI, in '98 the UCI put a restriction in...

Just any FYI, in '98 the UCI put a restriction in place, requiring a traditional 'Triangle' for all bikes certified for UCI sanctioned races/racing. Which put 'paid' to these designs and others...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,373
Posted By cyclezen

so your thread title is "downgrading" from...

so your thread title is "downgrading" from electronic shifters"
... and you're new to cycling and especially higher end bikes...
short comment : I would give yourself time to really get to know the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-24, 08:02 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,836
Posted By cyclezen

Yeah, that also immediately stood out for me....

Yeah, that also immediately stood out for me. Then, thinking about the 'rider', it might be an adaption for the possible majority of audience for 50 & below - female?
Ride On
Yuri
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 10:52 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,836
Posted By cyclezen

My take on the OP's question was his suprise,...

My take on the OP's question was his suprise, given the published approx weight by the Manufacturer, that a lb.+ is a significant deviation from what was published. Especially given his smaller sized...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,606
Posted By cyclezen

.also Black cars... ... on the other hand,...

.also Black cars...
... on the other hand, British Racing Green ! da kine !
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 06:51 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,836
Posted By cyclezen

Have the same experience. I just purchased a new...

Have the same experience. I just purchased a new 22-23 Emonda SL5, 56 cm from local TREK store, and it weights, in stock form, with older Ultegra SPD-SL pedals 21.4 lbs. (6 oz) which is more than my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 395
Posted By cyclezen

Repurposing my older surf wetsuits provides some...

Repurposing my older surf wetsuits provides some longer lasting insoles, custom cut, each full suit provides many insoles and enough material for many other uses - like pads for the helmet chin...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,748
Posted By cyclezen

Beauty! The only thing which really limits some...

Beauty!
The only thing which really limits some of these slightly older machines are the tight chainstays. I had a Marin Argenta (Alu, 2000-01?) which was a wonderful ride, But had to get rid of it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,197
Posted By cyclezen

Ok, yes, on my earlier comment, I was wrong -...

Ok, yes, on my earlier comment, I was wrong - tire height/width is not an absolute relationship, either way... I won;t go into detail on what prompted that... too much.
all worth discussion......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 870
Posted By cyclezen

Bummer ! still, looked like a great ride! put...

Bummer !
still, looked like a great ride! put the trainer out in the yard and keep the legs in motion...
last time I broke ribs, I was about 62 ish ? 3 ribs, one slightly displaced...
I waited...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,197
Posted By cyclezen

True, about Paris-Roubaix - from BikeRadar :...

True, about Paris-Roubaix - from BikeRadar : "...32mm road bike tyres look to be the new defacto standard for Paris-Roubaix. Movistar Team, Groupama-FDJ, UAE Team Emirates and Ineos Grenadiers were...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,537
Posted By cyclezen

Actually, CF wheels with alloy braking bands are...

Actually, CF wheels with alloy braking bands are out there, available. But then you're reducing one 'advantage of CF, which is weight.
Haven't used CF wheels in the 'wet' (we don;t normally get much...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5,364
Views: 854,114
Posted By cyclezen

LOL! A small world ! Was an admirer of Sean...

LOL! A small world ! Was an admirer of Sean Kelly, and appreciated that he as elder stateman of the Peloton, also cagy enough to still win some tough races - Hence the PDM Jersey from the late 80's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,080
Posted By cyclezen

There's a rider I see, pass often on one of my...

There's a rider I see, pass often on one of my loops. Now for well over a year. And every time they are 'pushing' a gear - slow cadence, rocking a bit to get their best 'push' on each pedal stroke....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,197
Posted By cyclezen

Yeah Totally, 'comfort' is always an important...

Yeah Totally, 'comfort' is always an important criteria. But this can also vary quite a bit depending on the rider, so 'most' might be a little strong....
Rider mass and , to some extent, ride...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 11:21 PM
Replies: 5,364
Views: 854,114
Posted By cyclezen

Today was a 'different' one... My 'To-Do' list...

Today was a 'different' one...
My 'To-Do' list for today took longer, so my daily ride in afternoon had to wait for a bit.
Finally got out just at beginning of 'Rush Hour' for bikes... starts at...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,197
Posted By cyclezen

Realized Rim Internal width should be the...

Realized Rim Internal width should be the deciding factor on actual overall tire width...
so, from old school 17 internal with hooks moving to hooked 19 internal width and then 19 hookless and then...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 931
Posted By cyclezen

They all appear to be very nice bikes, some a bit...

They all appear to be very nice bikes, some a bit 'newer' model than others - but deciding online from just pics is not a good way to decide. There's SO MUCH to be considered when buying a bicycle...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 931
Posted By cyclezen

Agree with others, a nice bike. Seems in good...

Agree with others, a nice bike. Seems in good condition. WHeelset is adequate, but also prolly quite heavy, that's a good area for 'upgrade. The geartrain/equipment looks in good condition
Size -...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,494
Posted By cyclezen

Quick Q on valve length - I'm getting my first...

Quick Q on valve length - I'm getting my first real set of Aero wheels, 50mm, so will 65mm valve length (on TPU or other...) work ok ?
Thx
Yuri
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 942,711
Posted By cyclezen

This being a sale season of older stock for...

This being a sale season of older stock for Specilaized stuff
Road tires....
They have the Turbo Pro 700x24c for $27.45 .... good price for a nice performance tire (240g)
BUT !!!
There are online...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,137
Posted By cyclezen

Totally, Terrymorse, gotta carry tire repair...

Totally, Terrymorse, gotta carry tire repair stuff - at least for workable booting.
I would guess the Park Tools patch would be good.
But I've been using Duct tape for decades, and never let down...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,155
Posted By cyclezen

Very Late 90s and 2000s is a sweet spot for, all...

Very Late 90s and 2000s is a sweet spot for, all the building materials. Really, 'Brand' is not important, many great bikes out there, a lot depends on your personal taste and, of course, what...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,222,043
Posted By cyclezen

Thx, I'll check them out... saddle setback. ...

Thx, I'll check them out...
saddle setback. The seat tube is 73.5, I have very long legs for my height.... 6'3" legs on a 5'3" torso... LOL! The setback is 7.2, so actually a bit 'forward of my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,714
Posted By cyclezen

saddles - The Max Flite has come in a few...

saddles - The Max Flite has come in a few different 'variations' over the years, some with solid (no open groove) form, others with varying width of open space/groove down the saddle middle.
maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,703
Posted By cyclezen

Given it's 9 spd, the 14-26 would have a large...

Given it's 9 spd, the 14-26 would have a large group of single tooth cogs up to 19, which means nice, tight gear choices for most road riding between 100 & 60 gear inches, also allowing the rider to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,222,043
Posted By cyclezen

....a New Bike... Been looking/considering a...

....a New Bike...
Been looking/considering a new bike with Disc brake wheels in spite of a silly overabundance of bikes dating back to the Mid 70's. All of which I rode/raced...
Most are quite...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,322
Posted By cyclezen

nice commuter ! get a Redshift Shockstop stem...

nice commuter ! get a Redshift Shockstop stem for it, done...
Ride On
Yuri
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-24, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 995,405
Posted By cyclezen

SO a year and 1/2 ago... Are you still riding it?...

SO a year and 1/2 ago... Are you still riding it? Interested in your thoughts on the Gain (and e-bike roadie thing).
...maybe you've already done a write-up, somewhere else on BF?
Ride On
Yuri
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,727
Posted By cyclezen

Really? Buy what you like (fit & fashion), at...

Really? Buy what you like (fit & fashion), at the price you're comfortable with, for the reasons which make sense for you.
and, sometimes you get better than what you expected and sometimes...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,331
Posted By cyclezen

Advantages of Different Seatstay Designs on CF Road Race Bikes?

Hi All !
I'm in the evaluation of buying or building a 'new/modern' bike (meaning adding/moving to a Disc Brake, possibly E-shift roadie, carbon). My Most Modern roadie is a 2015 Spec Tarmac w/rim...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,145
Posted By cyclezen

Any of the bikes you mention are very suitable...

Any of the bikes you mention are very suitable for 'city' riding, as well as much light/medium offroad.
You mention your 1st bike, and mtb, was $200
there are so many considerations for what anyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 499
Posted By cyclezen

Would have to agree with others about preload......

Would have to agree with others about preload... Very important.
Last year, about this time, Enduro Bearings gave a great seminar, in SB, on 'BEARINGS' , covering all of the bearing usage on bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 491
Posted By cyclezen

Have been a MapMyRide user for some years. Liked...

Have been a MapMyRide user for some years. Liked the simple interface without complications of electronic connections... But this past Sept it started losing (or not recording) ride progress. Loss of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,897
Posted By cyclezen

so, again, saddle tilt nose down - if you 'level'...

so, again, saddle tilt nose down - if you 'level' the saddle or get close to level, you will likely also need to Drop the saddle a bit.
your leg/hip/torso angles will change when you do this, the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,897
Posted By cyclezen

I remember when you were first considering this...

I remember when you were first considering this bike and riding. Also noted your progress and challenges since starting ride regularly. And your perseverance for staying with riding; which deserves...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 892
Posted By cyclezen

All fine and dandy if you're riding solo all the...

All fine and dandy if you're riding solo all the time. If at any time you're riding in a more 'sportive' group, versatility in gearing becomes a must.
Adding a sizable distance length to your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-20-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 241,493
Posted By cyclezen

Steven Kingsley Close - a great guy, Fun and a...

Steven Kingsley Close - a great guy, Fun and a dedicated runner and cyclist became another victim of the motor vehicle madness we experience in this country.
'Old Man Steve' as he was affectionately...
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