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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,400
Posted By jgrosser

To be clear, the situation I described occurred...

To be clear, the situation I described occurred during daytime on a bike path, not a road. Also, the issue was not lights vs no lights, but rather blinking lights vs steady lights.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-15-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,400
Posted By jgrosser

Thanks for all the responses. Blinking lights are...

Thanks for all the responses. Blinking lights are permitted under the law in the state in question. The "Bicycle Driver's Manual" published by the state's Department of Transportation states:...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-10-22, 06:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,400
Posted By jgrosser

I'm wondering what people think about this:...

I'm wondering what people think about this: Recently, during a daytime ride on a rural hiker/biker trail, my group was scolded twice for riding with blinking headlights. In each case, we were warned...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-19, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,836
Posted By jgrosser

Good eye for detail, but no, it's not a quick...

Good eye for detail, but no, it's not a quick release fork. It's the Mavic Speed Release system....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-19, 08:05 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,836
Posted By jgrosser

Thanks. You get it.

Thanks. You get it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,836
Posted By jgrosser

Hmm. Where is it written that I have to take the...

Hmm. Where is it written that I have to take the photo myself? :foo: The photo was taken by the dealer (Wrench Science, in Berkeley, CA), who is shipping the bike to me this week. It is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-19, 04:29 AM
Replies: 2,348
Views: 356,836
Posted By jgrosser

Look What's Coming in the Mail Next Week

Look 785 Huez RS, Sram AXS, Enve SES 3.4s. Size: XS. Built to spec by wrenchscience.com. On its way for delivery next week. I will cut down the excess steerer, adjust the bar angle and lever...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
06-10-15, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,757
Posted By jgrosser

All-round tubular tires

I'm buying a tubular wheelset for the cross season and need to pick out a set of tires. As I will only have one wheelset, I need an all-round tire that will work for the widest range of conditions...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
06-10-15, 02:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,497
Posted By jgrosser

I got an estimate from wheelbuilder.com for a set...

I got an estimate from wheelbuilder.com for a set of disc tubulars: Hed Belgium rims, DT Swiss 350 hubs, Sapim CX-Ray spokes (24/28). Less than $800, and only 2-3 ounces heavier than a set of Zipp...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-15, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,362
Posted By jgrosser

It was a risk, because the seller was not an...

It was a risk, because the seller was not an authorized Cannondale dealer. He could have been faking me out by inflating the price. (The frameset was new, but not in the original box; the seller...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-15, 07:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,362
Posted By jgrosser

I bought a Cannondale Supersix frameset on eBay....

I bought a Cannondale Supersix frameset on eBay. Paid $2,500 (new from dealer would have been $3,500). Seller had good reviews. After I received it, I called Cannondale and they confirmed based on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-15, 07:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,130
Posted By jgrosser

Isn't that supposed to be "a place for everything...

Isn't that supposed to be "a place for everything and everything in its place"?
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-23-15, 06:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,041
Posted By jgrosser

Hey, Willpower3309: Here are a few thoughts: ...

Hey, Willpower3309: Here are a few thoughts:
(1) Cannondale CAAD 10 105, $1,680 - you definitely do not need to, nor should you, spend $3K on a race bike as a beginner and a teenager.
(2) Running...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
04-23-15, 05:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,565
Posted By jgrosser

Update: my son has been on the road with his team...

Update: my son has been on the road with his team for around 6 weeks now. He hasn't been in any races yet, but his riding is really improving. He's already crushing most of my Strava PRs, and it...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-14, 10:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,612
Posted By jgrosser

Logistics would be a problem, but I think the jet...

Logistics would be a problem, but I think the jet lag would be a bigger problem. I do like the idea of a big race in NYC, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-14, 04:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,812
Posted By jgrosser

Here's one I'm hoping to do next year, in...

Here's one I'm hoping to do next year, in Vermont: Mt. Equinox: Equinox Mtn. - Arlington, VT (http://ridewithgps.com/routes/5638683).
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-14, 10:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,715
Posted By jgrosser

Tape takes practice. I've done it at least a...

Tape takes practice. I've done it at least a dozen times, but it's still hard to get it exactly as I like it. Recently, I had my bars wrapped by a pro, and he definitely did a better job than I can....
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
11-24-14, 07:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,565
Posted By jgrosser

Thanks for your replies. This is the sort...

Thanks for your replies.

This is the sort of thing that concerns me. I honestly don't care if my son wins or does well in races. I just want him to be accepted on the team. Given his personality...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,778
Posted By jgrosser

Given your relatively light weight, I don't see...

Given your relatively light weight, I don't see the advantage of so many spokes. I have 3 wheelsets, 2 custom and 1 stock, all with fewer spokes. The custom wheelsets (both with alloy rims) are both...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
11-19-14, 09:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,565
Posted By jgrosser

So, my son is now training with the local jr....

So, my son is now training with the local jr. racing team. Training is limited to indoor workouts until the spring. The experienced kids are still racing cross, but as my son is new he isn't doing...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-14, 01:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,207
Posted By jgrosser

Wow.

Wow.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-14, 05:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,998
Posted By jgrosser

Do you mean 650c? I'm not aware of any mainstream...

Do you mean 650c? I'm not aware of any mainstream road bikes with 650b wheels. The renaissance in 650b wheels is in mountain bikes. As for 650c and toe overlap: I have a 650c bike (Cervelo RS size...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-14, 01:09 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 12,876
Posted By jgrosser

"Chaffing"? "Schafing"? Really?...

"Chaffing"? "Schafing"? Really? Spelling?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-14, 01:23 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 72,670
Posted By jgrosser

zymphad: seems to me that you are the troll, if...

zymphad: seems to me that you are the troll, if by troll we mean one who talks out his a$$. This is bikeforums.net, for goodness sakes. You can't compare bike fit for a 25 year old pro to bike fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-14, 01:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,998
Posted By jgrosser

That is mine. By the way, I did not buy this bike...

That is mine. By the way, I did not buy this bike in a bike shop. I bought the frameset on Ebay and accumulated the rest of the parts over around 6 months.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-14, 01:04 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 72,670
Posted By jgrosser

OP: It is very doubtful that you will find a 48...

OP: It is very doubtful that you will find a 48 cm Supersix in a bike shop. Most bike shops don't stock many small frames and any size 48s were probably sold out by June. Your shop should give you a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-14, 01:02 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 72,670
Posted By jgrosser

The reach on the TCR Advanced is a bit longer...

The reach on the TCR Advanced is a bit longer than the Supersix, and the stack is a bit higher. Also, there's no way the OP would be using a 150 mm stem, unless he is some kind of freak of nature.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-14, 12:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,998
Posted By jgrosser

Let's see if this works: ...

Let's see if this works:
http://i.imgur.com/q43mKX3.jpg?1
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 72,670
Posted By jgrosser

To the OP: I am almost exactly your size. See my...

To the OP: I am almost exactly your size. See my measurements below. I own two 48 cm Cannondale Supersixes, so I can speak with experience on the exact bike you are buying. I use a 100mm stem, with...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-14, 06:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,075
Posted By jgrosser

Dude - ditch the fishing gloves. I'd rather ride...

Dude - ditch the fishing gloves. I'd rather ride without gloves. :)

Bottom line - cycling, if you do it a lot, is expensive compared to other sports like running. There are many consumable parts,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-14, 03:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,505
Posted By jgrosser

I use Camelbak Podium Chill bottles. They just...

I use Camelbak Podium Chill bottles. They just re-released the Podium Ice bottles, but the form factor isn't great, as the bottles are very tall.

More to the point: how is it that you need to keep...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
09-29-14, 07:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,565
Posted By jgrosser

Bandera: I am a parent of 3, so I know from...

Bandera: I am a parent of 3, so I know from experience that children need guidance. That said, joining the racing team is something we've been talking about for 3 years, so I am definitely NOT...
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
09-29-14, 11:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,565
Posted By jgrosser

chasm54: Thanks for your thoughtful reply!

chasm54: Thanks for your thoughtful reply!
Forum: Juniors Racing (All Disciplines)
09-29-14, 11:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,565
Posted By jgrosser

Should my son sign up for the local junior racing team?

My son is 13. He's never done organized sports, but he's always enjoyed road cycling. This year, he has ridden quite a bit. Under my tutelage, he is training to ride a century on November 1. He's...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-14, 05:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,998
Posted By jgrosser

Lot's of speculation here about laws, but the OP...

Lot's of speculation here about laws, but the OP was asking about coverage under an insurance policy. OP: read your policy. Don't assume that failing to comply with a law regarding reflectors would...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-14, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,809
Posted By jgrosser

Goody for you. I wouldn't make any of those...

Goody for you. I wouldn't make any of those changes. If you can't appreicate an Enve seatpost, then your opinion does not sway me.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-14, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,809
Posted By jgrosser

Cannondale Supersix Evo Hi-Mod Di2. Custom...

Cannondale Supersix Evo Hi-Mod Di2. Custom configuration. Hed Ardennes+ wheelset. Quarq power meter. 15 lbs 3 oz with pedals and cages.
http://i.imgur.com/q43mKX3.jpg?1
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-14, 01:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,975
Posted By jgrosser

1-3 miles and 5-15% grade is a really wide range....

1-3 miles and 5-15% grade is a really wide range. You can find 1 mile 5% grades, but you will be hard pressed to find any sustained climbs over 6-7% around the DC area. A nice climb is Mt. Weather,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-14, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2,831
Views: 684,892
Posted By jgrosser

Still tweaking, but nearly done. New Supersix Evo...

Still tweaking, but nearly done. New Supersix Evo Hi-Mod Di2. Custom build by Matt Moore of District Cycleworks.
http://i.imgur.com/CBvVqu0.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-14, 04:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,512
Posted By jgrosser

I've used a Cycleops fluid trainer, a...

I've used a Cycleops fluid trainer, a Computrainer, and rollers, but my favorite by far is the Wahoo Kickr. I realize it's not cheap, but it's worth it. Combine the Wahoo Kickr with Trainer Road and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-14, 03:16 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,180
Posted By jgrosser

Eleven: Road Bike: Cannondale Supersix Evo...

Eleven:
Road Bike: Cannondale Supersix Evo Hi-Mod Di2
Road Bike: Cannondale Supersix
Road Bike/Commuter/Indoor Bike on Trainer: Soma Smoothie
Road Bike: Cervelo RS (son is riding this)
Touring...
Forum: Charity Events
07-29-14, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,130
Posted By jgrosser

Do you want to ride with George Hincapie?

I am recruiting riders to ride the Gran Fondo Hincapie (Gran Fondo Hincapie (http://www.granfondohincapie.com/)) on October 25 to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF 2014...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-14, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By jgrosser

What do you think? Is this damage severe or superficial?

A friend of mine recently fell while walking his bike, and his body landed on the non-drive side chain stay. Bike is full carbon fiber Fuji. He sent me a photo of the damage. Looks superficial to me....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-14, 01:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,658
Posted By jgrosser

I love REI. I was at REI today, in fact....

I love REI. I was at REI today, in fact. Personally, I think that people who abuse REI's liberal return policies are jerks. That said, when it comes to bikes, REI is not a good choice for a rider...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-14, 06:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,658
Posted By jgrosser

OP: A few thoughts: You say the bike is a...

OP: A few thoughts:

You say the bike is a Tarmac. If you said it was a Pinarello or a Cervelo, then you would have limited options in this area other than Freshbikes. Given that you are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-14, 05:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,810
Posted By jgrosser

$3,100 for that, new with warranty, is a bargain....

$3,100 for that, new with warranty, is a bargain. Buy it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-14, 05:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,658
Posted By jgrosser

I shop at Freshbikes a lot, and have never had a...

I shop at Freshbikes a lot, and have never had a problem (and no, I don't drive a Ferrari). I've done their shop ride from Bethesda. What kind of bike are you talking about?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,527
Posted By jgrosser

To Merlinextraligh: Thanks for your response. I...

To Merlinextraligh: Thanks for your response. I generally find your postings very well informed and instructive. You are one of my favorite posters in this forum. That said, while you are correct...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-14, 02:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,527
Posted By jgrosser

As usual, I see comments from a lot of...

As usual, I see comments from a lot of "uncharitable" people in this forum. In my opinion: if you support a cause, and you can raise funds for it by doing a charity ride, or a walk, or an auction,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-14, 02:14 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,527
Posted By jgrosser

Wow, Gatorfreak, your ignorance regarding Type 1...

Wow, Gatorfreak, your ignorance regarding Type 1 diabetes is stunning and troubling. Let me clue you in. My son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 2. His body does not produce natural...
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