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Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-23, 12:29 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,129
Posted By roadie276

For my setup (which I should post a pic of at...

For my setup (which I should post a pic of at some point), it's both hands and forearms that you steer with. As others point out it's not really usable for low speed maneuvering, but at any kind of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,129
Posted By roadie276

Yep, I agree...I know aerobars on a road bike !=...

Yep, I agree...I know aerobars on a road bike != a full on TT bike + TT fit. But, for my riding I'm happy with the cheap speed I get from the aerobars, and wouldn't like the tradeoffs in handling,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-23, 11:42 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,129
Posted By roadie276

Confession: I love my aerobars

I'm a semi-longtime road biker (20 years now) who usually does short to medium length solo road rides (~2k mi a year). I like to chase breaking my own PRs on Strava, and do the occasional time trial...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-23, 11:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,943
Posted By roadie276

These (the clinchers, specifically) are my 1st...

These (the clinchers, specifically) are my 1st choice in tire. Reasonably durable for punctures and wear, fast and light...there's nothing not to like except the price, imho. They have the bonus of...
07-22-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 675
Posted By roadie276

Huh, I upload my Garmin .fit files to Strava and...

Huh, I upload my Garmin .fit files to Strava and don't see any difference in calorie numbers. Is this because Strava's just using Garmin's data? I've heard that the most direct way to measure calorie...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-23, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 826
Posted By roadie276

The higher speed one is clearly the correct one....

The higher speed one is clearly the correct one. : ) But seriously, I've noticed this too...Garmin reads higher than Strava for average speed. I figure Garmin potentially has access to lower level...
07-02-23, 10:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,850
Posted By roadie276

I rode the other day with a mask on (was just...

I rode the other day with a mask on (was just doing Z2, so it was motivation to stay at the right power level). I am wary of PM2.5 particulates; usually with an AQI of 100+ I'll try to mask, and if...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-23, 09:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,553
Posted By roadie276

My wife got one of these...

My wife got one of these (https://www.amazon.com/Coldest-Water-Insulated-Stainless-Thermos/dp/B07CZMV5XN/) (could be the wrong size; not positive) and it's been kind of amazing, once I stuck a proper...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-23, 11:18 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,043
Posted By roadie276

This is a value judgement question, so it varies...

This is a value judgement question, so it varies from person to person. Expensive bikes and bike equipment are all about marginal gains, but they can and do add up. I recently went from an...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-23, 04:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,622
Posted By roadie276

Others have mentioned, but it's worth emphasizing...

Others have mentioned, but it's worth emphasizing that newer generation, wide, deep wheels apparently handle windy conditions much better (u-shaped profile instead of v-shaped, apparently). I'm not...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 560
Posted By roadie276

I liked the idea of the synchronized shifting in...

I liked the idea of the synchronized shifting in principle, but after trying both a bit, I decided it was easy enough to shift myself, as I sometimes don't want the automatic shift, and shifting's so...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-23, 09:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,042
Posted By roadie276

I switched to running Tubolito TPU tubes halfway...

I switched to running Tubolito TPU tubes halfway through the season last year, largely for the weight savings. They're stupidly expensive, but fare actually not terribly in grams per dollar cost when...
03-06-23, 11:49 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 5,793
Posted By roadie276

This ends up being sort of a virtual way to...

This ends up being sort of a virtual way to adjust gearing. Resistance changes, but your overall power won't.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-22, 11:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 869
Posted By roadie276

FWIW I went from super shallow Dura Ace C24 rim...

FWIW I went from super shallow Dura Ace C24 rim brake wheels (24mm depth at most...may be like 22mm front and 24mm rear) to much deeper Bontrager Aeolus RSL 51's (51mm front/rear). I was also pretty...
09-02-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1,258
Views: 53,369
Posted By roadie276

My wife got one of these...

My wife got one of these...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,574
Posted By roadie276

I just replaced my road shoes after far too many...

I just replaced my road shoes after far too many years today, and tried on both S Works 7's and S Works Ares shoes. For my feet, the 7's heel cup felt a little stiff/uncomfortable. Enough so I went...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-22, 12:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,091
Posted By roadie276

Ah, here's the first one...

Ah, here's the first one (https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/bikes/road-bikes/trek-madone-slr-9-etap-2023-review/) I've seen (bikeradar.com). Not sure the author researched especially deeply; as a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-22, 11:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,432
Posted By roadie276

Yep, was also going to point out that the...

Yep, was also going to point out that the tubeless Continental GP5000 TL is notoriously tight fitting (to say the least) on lots of wheels, but that the tubeless Continental GP5000 TR is supposed to...
08-15-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,150
Posted By roadie276

FWIW I also prefer the speed sensor for accuracy...

FWIW I also prefer the speed sensor for accuracy and speed of updating...I find that GPS can have a lag with it that's not there with a cadence-based speed sensor, and it can be annoying. I use a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-22, 01:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,372
Posted By roadie276

Yep, this is also me (thus the post); on a new...

Yep, this is also me (thus the post); on a new bike for a couple of months now, and am poking about at things now that I've settled in a bit. Lots of good info here. I've got one ride in w/the new...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-22, 10:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,372
Posted By roadie276

Oh yeah, I still have to play with those. Tempted...

Oh yeah, I still have to play with those. Tempted to see if I can make fully synchronized mode work; I figure I can set it to auto-shift at the furthest places I usually stay in, and then if I want...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,372
Posted By roadie276

Anyone muck about with reprogramming shift levers in Di2?

I noticed the Di2 shift lever functions are completely remappable using the Shimano E-Tube app, at least for the new 12 speed Di2. I'm curious if anyone ever tried something other than the...
08-09-22, 01:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,357
Posted By roadie276

Similarly, I had a chipmunk dart out at me at the...

Similarly, I had a chipmunk dart out at me at the wrong time, get kicked up by one of my wheels, land on the top tube facing forward for a moment (long enough for both of us to be like, "Er, WTF?"...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-22, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,108
Posted By roadie276

Which version of Di2? I have the combo front/rear...

Which version of Di2? I have the combo front/rear display widget thing on my Garmin Edge 530, and I never installed E-tube on my phone, and never configured any gears anywhere (just paired the Di2...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,470
Posted By roadie276

FWIW I have GP5000's (clinchers) on Aeolus Pro...

FWIW I have GP5000's (clinchers) on Aeolus Pro 51's and they mounted fine, with no tire levers or anything. Granted, they are about a year old, and I just mounted them to the new wheels recently (so...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-22, 12:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,091
Posted By roadie276

I'm impressed there are still zero reviews for...

I'm impressed there are still zero reviews for this bike after it was announced a full month ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,470
Posted By roadie276

I went from GP4000's for years to GP5000's last...

I went from GP4000's for years to GP5000's last year. No flats yet, and flats with the GP4000's were also infrequent. Seem similar to me for puncture resistance?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-22, 08:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,091
Posted By roadie276

I'm in the same boat, except bought in June,...

I'm in the same boat, except bought in June, despite knowing the announcement was coming. Trek's site shows the SLR 7 as 1.1 lbs lighter. That along with the supposed 19 watts at 30mph thing makes it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-22, 10:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,091
Posted By roadie276

Looks are probably polarizing, but shaving 1.1...

Looks are probably polarizing, but shaving 1.1 lbs on the Ultegra version is pretty nifty, along with the claimed 19 watt savings @ 30 mph. Curious how the ride is compared to the old one.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

I pulled the trigger on the 2022 Madone. So far...

I pulled the trigger on the 2022 Madone. So far it seems really great...guess I'll find out in a few days when the new one's announced if I regret the decision or not. : )
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-22, 09:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

So here I am almost nine months later and I still...

So here I am almost nine months later and I still haven't upgraded. I did try; I ordered a 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 direct from specialized (the only place I could find it in stock) a few months...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,703
Posted By roadie276

I wonder if any other model, especially the Edge...

I wonder if any other model, especially the Edge 530, are due for a refresh. I just picked one an Edge 530 when they were on sale; my nine year old Edge 510's rubber gasket finally broke enough for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-22, 06:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,194
Posted By roadie276

When I commute I have a mixed ride; probably...

When I commute I have a mixed ride; probably 60-70% suburban roads that aren't so busy, and the remainder in very dense city areas. I've settled on single-sided SPD pedals (SPD on one side, flat...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-21, 07:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,863
Posted By roadie276

I've had a time or two when I wasn't paying quite...

I've had a time or two when I wasn't paying quite as much attention as I should (oncoming car distracted me in one case, at least), and I found my front wheel in a like 1/2" crack going lengthwise...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-21, 01:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

Yeah, I will definitely be experimenting with...

Yeah, I will definitely be experimenting with fit. I guess I assumed Cannodale, had a different philosophy than I did about road feel vs. comfort. Looks like my local bike shop doesn't stock them...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-21, 12:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

Bah, why do that when I can throw money at the...

Bah, why do that when I can throw money at the problem? J/k, yeah, of course. Going for a dual pronged attack sort of thing. Plus I've found that after enough time passes (5+ years, probably) tech...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-21, 10:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

Interestingly, this number goes down to 196g for...

Interestingly, this number goes down to 196g for the new Dura-Ace 9200 and Ultegra 8100 rotors (160mm rotor+ring = 108g now, and the 140mm is 88g). So that's kind of cool.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-21, 11:45 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 8,023
Posted By roadie276

I'm unreasonably excited about this. Ever since I...

I'm unreasonably excited about this. Ever since I updated from a 12-27 that had 12-13-14-15-16-17 to an 11-28 (to get a bit more top and bottom end) that dropped the 16, I've lamented the loss of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-21, 09:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

Ah. I mostly want to try to get more aero to push...

Ah. I mostly want to try to get more aero to push for faster PRs, and among other things (maybe aero bars, position, helmet, etc) wheels are a common thing to upgrade for that. But, I didn't want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-21, 03:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

Ah, cool. From counting the number of holes...

Ah, cool. From counting the number of holes between supports (on https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/ultegra-r8000/SM-RT800.html, which matches the above numbers), and on at the Tarmac...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

I think I was hoping for something lighter and...

I think I was hoping for something lighter and possibly deeper, though I know that increases the cost. Maybe a good option to keep in the back of my mind, though, thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-21, 08:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

Sure, there's no question about *need*; my...

Sure, there's no question about *need*; my existing bike would continue to work for years, I'm sure. It's more that I *want* to get some more aero wheels, and nowadays the best option for those are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

Yikes...glad you are back up and around. Yeah,...

Yikes...glad you are back up and around. Yeah, I'm sold on disc breaks and carbon fiber wheels being a decent fit for my needs...just trying to figure out which. The Dura Ace C24 wheels I'm on now...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

Cool, this is the sort of feedback I was hoping...

Cool, this is the sort of feedback I was hoping for...thanks. : )
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-21, 08:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

Ok, interesting. How do you like your Zipp 303's?...

Ok, interesting. How do you like your Zipp 303's? I noticed the difference between the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro vs the SL7 Expert appears to be just wheels and the handlebars. And the Expert wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-21, 08:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

Good question. I've owned a Cannondale before and...

Good question. I've owned a Cannondale before and really disliked the aggressive geometry and rough, feel-everything level of road buzz (it was an aluminum framed R600), so didn't think that brand...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-21, 06:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By roadie276

Potential bike upgrade from a 2013 Trek Madone 5.2

TLDR: Thinking of upgrading from a 2013 Trek Madone 5.2 to a new Trek or Specialized, for more aero wheels, disc brakes, and e-shifting. Thoughts?

I suspect I probably just need to go spend time...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-20, 04:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,472
Posted By roadie276

If you want to go with carbon wheels, it may be...

If you want to go with carbon wheels, it may be worthwhile to get the new bike with disc brakes. Especially if you are looking for a rationalization to bump to the bigger upgrade. : )
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,334
Posted By roadie276

Yep. Though it is sort of enticing to not have to...

Yep. Though it is sort of enticing to not have to compromise between aero benefits and price. : ) I have reasonably light climbing wheels now, but looking to add a bit of aero. I should probably toss...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,334
Posted By roadie276

I've been eyeing these as well. Seems like a...

I've been eyeing these as well. Seems like a great all-around wheel that's also stupidly light for its depth. The main issue would just be price. And whether or not that amount of money would help...
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