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Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-21, 09:28 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,653
Posted By basscadet

I'll never understand people who obsess over bike...

I'll never understand people who obsess over bike weights and components and then carry all this crap with them.

The only thing you need is a phone. Everything else is theater. You're not crossing...
07-21-21, 09:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 797
Posted By basscadet

Hi all - so lots of great input and questions. ...

Hi all - so lots of great input and questions.

As to what I'm looking for and why not just buy a second set of wheels for the UP: I want to be sure to have a second bike as a backup bike but also...
07-18-21, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 797
Posted By basscadet

Geometry question - copy what works?

I have a few bikes but the one that is my favorite is an OPEN UP in a size L - it just feels "right" to me. When shopping for an additional endurance bike to add to the stable, should I use the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-21, 07:52 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,189
Posted By basscadet

Good recommendations - I think this is the...

Good recommendations - I think this is the direction I am moving in. What I'd REALLY like to try out is the new Scott Gravel Tuned bike and the Cervelo Aspero 5, but I cannot find any dealer in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-21, 07:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,113
Posted By basscadet

We had nearly 2 weeks of rain here in the warm...

We had nearly 2 weeks of rain here in the warm June weather and I honestly started to find it enjoyable to ride in the rain. Had my Jabra headphones on and my iPhone 12, both got absolutely soaked...
07-13-21, 10:01 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,647
Posted By basscadet

I did buy the Canyon, but due to availability...

I did buy the Canyon, but due to availability issues I ended up splurging on the CF SLX 9.0 (Dura Ace) when it went on sale from $7k-ish to $5999. That said, I think I can still answer your question....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,189
Posted By basscadet

Also looking for the very best endurance bike and...

Also looking for the very best endurance bike and not sure which way to go. LBS push Trek, Giant, and Specialized's offerings but I've owned higher-end Trek and Specialized bikes and found them...
09-07-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,233
Posted By basscadet

I’m just under 6’2”, 34 inseam, and by almost all...

I’m just under 6’2”, 34 inseam, and by almost all bike fitment calculators am a 58 or L. The bike that fits me the best is my Open UP which seems to have sizing closer to a 56 across many brands...
09-05-20, 07:01 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,770
Posted By basscadet

It's fine if you are sure to rinse it off.

It's fine if you are sure to rinse it off.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-20, 08:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,151
Posted By basscadet

I'm putting flat pedals on my bike after 3 days...

I'm putting flat pedals on my bike after 3 days of riding a rental bike that had some ISSI's installed. The ability to shift my foot around and be more agile on the bike more than makes up for any...
09-04-20, 07:00 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,770
Posted By basscadet

There is no need to use anything more powerful...

There is no need to use anything more powerful than Simple Green or similar degreaser on the powertrain unless you want to remove and ultrasonic once in a while.

I'm super anal about a clean...
09-04-20, 06:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,683
Posted By basscadet

Most people who think they're doing HIIT are not...

Most people who think they're doing HIIT are not doing HIIT. HIIT is not climbing a hill, it is max effort sprinting every 1-2 minutes until your legs are jelly. If you can sustain what you think is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-20, 06:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,712
Posted By basscadet

That's interesting, I just saw the same thing on...

That's interesting, I just saw the same thing on another site. There's always something new on the horizon I guess. :) Not sure I can wait a few months, I'm buying something in the next few days.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,712
Posted By basscadet

What a stunning bike. You're making one heck of a...

What a stunning bike. You're making one heck of a case for the Aeroad. It would be a nice compliment to my gravel bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-20, 06:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,712
Posted By basscadet

I'm not opposed to the Aeroad, I think it looks...

I'm not opposed to the Aeroad, I think it looks great. Just intimidated by the geometry and how goofy an amateur might look on such a racy bike. I'm pretty fit and flexible, but my FTP is south of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,111
Posted By basscadet

Sy - you're right, the tires were a concession...

Sy - you're right, the tires were a concession based on my needs. I wanted the "minimal gravel capable" tire that was also the quickest on pavement. I was not very clear what I wrote above.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-20, 06:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,712
Posted By basscadet

Some of the advice I've received here is that I...

Some of the advice I've received here is that I should go 12 speed SRAM as that is more "future proofed" but it seems you are right in that the options are limited today. I'm OK if this is a COVID...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-20, 10:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,111
Posted By basscadet

I have a light gravel bike with fast 35mm gravel...

I have a light gravel bike with fast 35mm gravel kings, 11-34 cassette Ultegra Di2. I tried to build this bike to be as road friendly as possible. Rented a Scott Addict 10 endurance bike with 28mm...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-20, 09:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,105
Posted By basscadet

I would not be investing money into a rim brake...

I would not be investing money into a rim brake bike. The writing is on the wall.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-20, 08:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,712
Posted By basscadet

What's the process for buying 2nd set of wheels?

I'm about to pull the trigger on a Canyon Ultimate SLX that has non-aero wheels: ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-20, 07:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,442
Posted By basscadet

Zero spacers on the bike. I didn't realize that...

Zero spacers on the bike. I didn't realize that bikes came with spacers and that I could use those to modify the stack the height. I learned something new today. I don't need a tall stack endurance...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-20, 07:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,789
Posted By basscadet

I would recommend leveraging social media,...

I would recommend leveraging social media, especially Twitter, to document your journey here. This is the worst "negative"PR that Trek or SRAM could ask for. Be fair, document every phone call and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-20, 07:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,442
Posted By basscadet

So you can't tell the bike fit/reach by sitting...

So you can't tell the bike fit/reach by sitting on the bike? Even if the seat is adjusted to your height and you are putting your feet on the plastic flat pedals they use at the store? I'm sorry, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,442
Posted By basscadet

Good advice - and I'm thinking it is hard for me...

Good advice - and I'm thinking it is hard for me to justify the extra $1100 for the SLX frame for 300 grams. This is assuming, of course, that there aren't other benefits to the SLX frame (comfort,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,442
Posted By basscadet

I'm curious - how am I supposed to adjust the...

I'm curious - how am I supposed to adjust the reach and stack on a bike without me having to sell those parts and repurchase the correct parts? I'm not building the bike.
08-23-20, 08:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 83,026
Posted By basscadet

It's funny how complicated this is, I had no luck...

It's funny how complicated this is, I had no luck with those "broadcast HR" apps on my watch.

What I did have luck with was completely stop using Strava app on my watch and instead use Cyclemeter...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-20, 07:59 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,795
Posted By basscadet

Agree 100%. A lot of it is the curves and not...

Agree 100%. A lot of it is the curves and not worrying about a 16 year old girl texting in her car running into the bike lane. Hell, around here, there are people who just regularly drive in the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-20, 06:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,442
Posted By basscadet

I adjusted seat on both bikes and while I didn't...

I adjusted seat on both bikes and while I didn't ride the Tarmac (but did ride the Emonda) the Tarmac almost certainly had a different feel to it that was immediately apparent. It's a fantastic bike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-20, 04:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,442
Posted By basscadet

Hi all, wanted to say thank you for all the...

Hi all, wanted to say thank you for all the fantastic advice. I walked into my LBS and was amazed that they had a SL7 Pro, in my size, just sitting there. He offered repeatedly to let me test ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-20, 11:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,795
Posted By basscadet

Not meant to be annoying nor amusing, it's simply...

Not meant to be annoying nor amusing, it's simply my observation as to the kind of folks I see regularly around me. Some are fit, sure, but some are just ripe gents sausaged into lycra, mashing away...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,795
Posted By basscadet

No, definitely not elite. 20mph on a MUP is...

No, definitely not elite. 20mph on a MUP is asking for a dog to ruin your day.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-20, 09:04 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,795
Posted By basscadet

I almost exclusively ride our local MUPS, I would...

I almost exclusively ride our local MUPS, I would characterize these as paved nature trails, most sections are dotted-lined to indicate R/L traffic, and there are frequent signs stating slower...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-20, 08:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,442
Posted By basscadet

This is the bike I'm considering....

This is the bike I'm considering. https://www.canyon.com/en-us/road-bikes/race-bikes/ultimate/canyon-ultimate-cf-slx-disc-8.0-sl/2303.html?dwvar_2303_pv_rahmenfarbe=BK%2FMC

It's an AXS eTap bike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,253
Posted By basscadet

If you like your bike who cares what other people...

If you like your bike who cares what other people think?

Yes, I think SRAM's AXS eTap groupset looks chintzy and cheap. Yes, I'm considering buying a bike with this groupset. No, I don't care...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,442
Posted By basscadet

Tarmac frame superior to Ultimate?

I'm aware of the components of the Tarmac SL7 Expert and those of the Ultimate SLX 8.0, but essentially I'm trying to get a sense of the quality of the two frames. Being a brand-new bike, is the...
08-19-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,592
Posted By basscadet

Domane is a great choice and will give you the...

Domane is a great choice and will give you the flexibility to put on bigger tires if you find yourself wanting to do a little offroad on gravel, packed dirt, crushed rock, etc. I honestly think that...
08-18-20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,647
Posted By basscadet

But the Emonda Pro SL6 weighs 8.13kg and the...

But the Emonda Pro SL6 weighs 8.13kg and the Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8.0, with the non-carbon wheels, weighs 7.5kg. Again, not trying to be contrary, but even with the "$200 wheels" the Ultimate is...
08-18-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,647
Posted By basscadet

I understand that the Canyon Ultimate models are...

I understand that the Canyon Ultimate models are several years old but I'm not seeing any advantages of buying a new Emonda or Tarmac which are still heavier, by not an insignificant amount. Now I...
08-12-20, 02:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,210
Posted By basscadet

I've owned 3 bikes in the last year, some tubed...

I've owned 3 bikes in the last year, some tubed some tubeless. All have lost at least 3-5 PSI on a daily basis.

To me - this is something that was one of those shocking "I can't believe they put...
08-11-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,647
Posted By basscadet

It is a 2 month old OPEN U.P. that I absolutely...

It is a 2 month old OPEN U.P. that I absolutely adore, worship, etc.
08-11-20, 08:26 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,101
Posted By basscadet

I started cycling last year and wanted to dip my...

I started cycling last year and wanted to dip my toes in. Bought a $1300 Cannondale Topstone 105 and put hundreds of miles on it within weeks. I knew I was hooked and justified selling that bike and...
08-10-20, 08:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,647
Posted By basscadet

OK sorry....but why is having a pressfit BB a red...

OK sorry....but why is having a pressfit BB a red flag? I have thousands of miles on various bikes and I think all of them have pressfit BBs? (I think??)

Good point about the Tarmac's wheels. ...
08-10-20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,647
Posted By basscadet

Talk me out of the Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8.0

Is there any reason I should not be looking to buy a Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc 8.0 Di2 bike as a good road companion bike to a dedicated gravel bike?
...
08-09-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,569
Posted By basscadet

I don't understand...so the Team Movistar Canyon...

I don't understand...so the Team Movistar Canyon Ultimate bike they sell on their website has nothing to do with the actual bikes that the team uses?
08-09-20, 07:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,569
Posted By basscadet

That's interesting...I had thought that they had...

That's interesting...I had thought that they had all but closed shop in the mainland due to tariffs.
08-09-20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,569
Posted By basscadet

Trek does not have any of its carbon frames...

Trek does not have any of its carbon frames manufactured in China, only in Taiwan. Most of the major bike manufacturers (Giant, Specialized, etc) are the same. Taiwan is pretty much ground zero for...
08-09-20, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,476
Posted By basscadet

There are many shorts just like this on Amazon. ...

There are many shorts just like this on Amazon. Just search for mountain bike shorts and you will see the most popular options. Do not wear underwear with them.
08-08-20, 11:50 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,745
Posted By basscadet

These threads just attract try-hards with their...

These threads just attract try-hards with their glorious stories of 110F texas heat century rides. (Nobody cares)

cycling is a hobby for me, I don't get paid to do it, therefore I stop riding...
08-08-20, 09:13 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 21,569
Posted By basscadet

Di2 is worth every last cent. It doesn't mean...

Di2 is worth every last cent. It doesn't mean non-Di2 Ultegra is bad (It's not), it's just that I cannot possibly imagine buying another bike without it - yes it is that good. Having to completely...
08-08-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 925
Posted By basscadet

2nd road bike to compliment gravel bike

I'd like to add a second bike, a road bike, to my stable as I want something I can use primarily for Zwift but also take outside on occasion. I just bought an OPEN U.P., it is the perfect tool for...
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