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04-13-23, 12:00 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Yep. HR and Power data is valuable for me on...

Yep. HR and Power data is valuable for me on most of my rides, especially in my preparation for a big event coming up this Sunday. During the event - which will probably take about 6 hours -...
04-13-23, 10:39 AM
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Posted By Eric F

My concern about my phone on my handlebar is...

My concern about my phone on my handlebar is getting damaged in a crash. Also, I much prefer the smaller format of my Wahoo Bolt. That said, navigation is not a feature I use very often. The Bolt...
04-13-23, 10:37 AM
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Posted By Eric F

I keep mine in my left jersey pocket and turned...

I keep mine in my left jersey pocket and turned on because I often stop to take pics during my rides, and occasionally I get calls or messages that need to be addressed at a higher priority than my...
04-12-23, 05:28 PM
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Posted By Eric F

You're going to need to ride faster if you want...

You're going to need to ride faster if you want to get into airplane mode.
04-12-23, 05:07 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Have you had issues with the touchscreen when...

Have you had issues with the touchscreen when it's wet? This was mentioned by a friend who uses the same one.
04-12-23, 04:20 PM
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Posted By Eric F

I like that the Bolt is small, despite my vision...

I like that the Bolt is small, despite my vision challenges. If I had more mapping/route feature needs, I might consider switching to something larger, but that's something I rarely use.
04-12-23, 02:41 PM
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Posted By Eric F

I'm with you. I'm to the point where any more...

I'm with you. I'm to the point where any more than 4 data fields on my Wahoo and I'm having trouble reading the numbers with just a quick glance. I have to be much more selective about what order I...
04-04-23, 09:39 AM
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Posted By Eric F

Yes! My oldest bike was a top-level race...

Yes!

My oldest bike was a top-level race frame in 1977. When my dad (bike nut, but not a racer) was riding it as his daily commuter, it was a mixture of mostly-Campy parts. After he passed, the...
04-04-23, 09:28 AM
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Posted By Eric F

My original issue was with the comment that light...

My original issue was with the comment that light bikes require the rider to carry more tools, which is nonsense.

I'm an old bike racer who spent 15 years away from riding. I cut a lot of weight...
04-04-23, 09:23 AM
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Posted By Eric F

For Sale: Seat bag with tubes and tools - $1000....

For Sale: Seat bag with tubes and tools - $1000. What a deal!!

Imma mess things up...I paid $3k for a 7.3kg bike, and $4k for a 9.6kg bike.
04-03-23, 11:56 PM
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Posted By Eric F

My road bike kit is 366g, but I don’t carry as...

My road bike kit is 366g, but I don’t carry as much stuff in it because I can rely on my cell phone more easily in the urban/suburban area I tend to ride.
04-03-23, 09:38 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Just out of curiosity, I weighed the heaviest of...

Just out of curiosity, I weighed the heaviest of my on-bike tool/tube kits. This is the one for my gravel bike…...
04-03-23, 08:56 PM
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Posted By Eric F

This is less scripted, but somehow there’s more...

This is less scripted, but somehow there’s more repeats of the same story.
04-03-23, 06:03 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Part of this thread needs to be moved to the...

Part of this thread needs to be moved to the "needlessly contentious" thread :twitchy:
04-03-23, 02:27 PM
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Posted By Eric F

It seems to me that Storck's current prices are...

It seems to me that Storck's current prices are in line with other high-end bikes of the same build. That said, the frame I have (Fascenario.3 Platinum) was dubbed "the most expensive road bike" in...
04-03-23, 01:53 PM
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Posted By Eric F

I've heard the handling can be a little sketchy...

I've heard the handling can be a little sketchy on those.
04-03-23, 01:27 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Go get you one! :)

Go get you one! :)
04-03-23, 12:17 PM
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Posted By Eric F

I wouldn't count any of it. The suggestion...

I wouldn't count any of it. The suggestion before was that you need to carry a bigger tool/tube kit with you on a lightweight bike than a mid-level one. Whether I'm riding my 16lb Storck, or a 20lb...
04-03-23, 10:42 AM
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Posted By Eric F

We dropped our land line at home a few years ago....

We dropped our land line at home a few years ago. My cell phone is my "home" phone now. Zero regrets on that move.
04-03-23, 10:31 AM
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Posted By Eric F

Maybe you didn't get the memo. People don't...

Maybe you didn't get the memo. People don't actually answer voice calls on their cell phones any more.
04-03-23, 09:54 AM
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Posted By Eric F

Which of those things will you not take with you...

Which of those things will you not take with you on a ride on a mid-grade bike that you think you need to take on a ride on a high-end/lightweight bike?
04-03-23, 09:41 AM
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Posted By Eric F

Nonsense. You don't have to pin a number on your...

Nonsense. You don't have to pin a number on your jersey to justify riding efficiently on a lightweight bicycle. I haven't raced in almost 20 years, but still enjoy every bit of riding a...
03-24-23, 04:39 PM
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Posted By Eric F

WOW!!!! You got yourself a keeper, for sure. :D

WOW!!!! You got yourself a keeper, for sure. :D
03-24-23, 03:15 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Is it okay to expect that some wheels might need...

Is it okay to expect that some wheels might need to be re-trued occasionally? That has been my experience. That said, lateral wobble is way less critical on disc brake bikes, and "meh - close...
03-23-23, 05:16 PM
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Posted By Eric F

As I understand it, that's pretty much the...

As I understand it, that's pretty much the opposite of what his *sigh* was about.
03-23-23, 10:29 AM
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Posted By Eric F

Enve? Hmmm...I looked and didn't see rim brake...

Enve? Hmmm...I looked and didn't see rim brake options. Maybe I missed it.
03-23-23, 10:07 AM
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Posted By Eric F

While I agree 100% that the selections are...

While I agree 100% that the selections are definitely getting thinner, high quality rim-brake wheels can still be found. Hunt Wheels, is one.
03-23-23, 10:03 AM
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Posted By Eric F

"Good" is a very vague term. One person's...

"Good" is a very vague term. One person's definition of "good" could be very different than someone else's. For a serious XC racer, looking to buy a brand new bike from a LBS, "min of $5k" is...
03-22-23, 05:07 PM
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Posted By Eric F

If anyone was wondering where all the Avocet O2...

If anyone was wondering where all the Avocet O2 Air saddles went, now you know.
03-22-23, 04:14 PM
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Posted By Eric F

There are some folks who see a bike only for its...

There are some folks who see a bike only for its practical application, and have no emotional response to the configuration of the machine. I'm not one of those guys. Neither are you.
03-22-23, 02:41 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Why do you care how other people spend their...

Why do you care how other people spend their money? Does it affect you in some way?

If a high-performance bike will improve the performance of a good rider, why would it not improve the...
03-22-23, 09:52 AM
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Posted By Eric F

Mini-Vs eliminated the major advantage of...

Mini-Vs eliminated the major advantage of V-brakes - more leverage. Do away with that leverage, and you are right back to cantilever territory.
03-22-23, 09:49 AM
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Posted By Eric F

From what I can tell, it seems the new "T-type"...

From what I can tell, it seems the new "T-type" Eagle drivetrain does not require new hubs or axles (they're saving that one for later - lol), only a frame built with a UDH-spec rear end. It seems...
03-21-23, 05:01 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Fair enough.

Fair enough.
03-21-23, 04:41 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Not necessarily. If my bike current Trek had a...

Not necessarily. If my bike current Trek had a UDH rear end (newer versions of my frame do), I might consider the new system as an e-shift upgrade option.

EDIT: My use of "might" above is really...
03-21-23, 04:27 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Of course not. The issue would be for people who...

Of course not. The issue would be for people who desire to run the newest gear, but currently have a frame that isn't compatible with the configuration required for it, because they created a new...
03-21-23, 03:18 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Since I can't use it on my existing frame (as I...

Since I can't use it on my existing frame (as I understand it right now), and I'm not intending to buy a new MTB any time soon, it's kind of a moot point for my own personal use right now. The video...
03-21-23, 03:05 PM
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Posted By Eric F

On the test video I saw, the bike was a Yeti, so...

On the test video I saw, the bike was a Yeti, so apparently 1 manufacturer is on board at some level. I would expect that we will see the system on the World Cup MTB circuit, too, which would mean...
03-21-23, 02:01 PM
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Posted By Eric F

A long-term test video I watched discussed...

A long-term test video I watched discussed multiple built-in contingencies for damage protection from front and side impacts. They also demonstrated being able to stand on the rear derailleur...
03-21-23, 01:56 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Right now, this is only at the top end of SRAM's...

Right now, this is only at the top end of SRAM's MTB range. My expectation is that it will trickle down over time, and that may be based on how it is adopted/accepted by frame manufacturers and...
03-21-23, 09:36 AM
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Posted By Eric F

Good timing, too. SRAM has announced their new...

Good timing, too. SRAM has announced their new drivetrain for MTB that changes the established format for rear derailleur mounting and are pushing it as the best thing ever...of course.
03-20-23, 03:01 PM
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Posted By Eric F

I never intended to imply that anyone NEEDS to...

I never intended to imply that anyone NEEDS to spend a certain amount of money to be considered serious. It was my observation that people who do get serious about a hobby tend to spend $1000+ to...
03-20-23, 02:53 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Hording a stash of older models of shoes that are...

Hording a stash of older models of shoes that are proven to be "just right" is not uncommon, based on what I've heard from some of my running friends. Others, it seems, spend a ton trying to find...
03-20-23, 02:48 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Just a guess, but anyone spending $200-300 on a...

Just a guess, but anyone spending $200-300 on a ball, and is bowling weekly (or more) is probably not renting shoes. This is about people getting serious about a hobby, not occasional recreation.
03-20-23, 02:46 PM
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Posted By Eric F

It's not. Live-streaming was the new hobby. ...

It's not. Live-streaming was the new hobby.

Outfitting a softball catcher playing at the top level of the sport (for her age) passes the $1000 mark in a hot damn hurry, even before you start...
03-20-23, 02:17 PM
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Posted By Eric F

LOL - I knew someone would come along with...

LOL - I knew someone would come along with exceptions, which is exactly why I worded it with "pretty much" and "likely". The $1000 is not a hard rule, just an impression I've gotten over the years...
03-20-23, 01:49 PM
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Posted By Eric F

It seems to me that pretty much any hobby you do...

It seems to me that pretty much any hobby you do with serious intent is likely going to take a minimum of $1000 to get you decently equipped, at the start.
03-16-23, 05:54 PM
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Posted By Eric F

During the time I was away from riding, modern...

During the time I was away from riding, modern bike technology added a couple of gears. What I have generally found with new bikes is that the first 9 gears are pretty much the same as the 9s gears I...
03-12-23, 08:08 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Nah. I've actually learned, and adjusted my...

Nah. I've actually learned, and adjusted my opinion, because of discussion with reasonable people who had contrary opinions. The "reasonable" part is important.
03-12-23, 06:34 PM
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Posted By Eric F

I guess it would partially depend on how much...

I guess it would partially depend on how much value you put on the time of other people in your group waiting around for you to pump up your tire, when you could have already been rolling by using a...
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