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06-07-21, 04:33 PM
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Posted By covpride

Just got back from the Dirty Donut race in MI. We...

Just got back from the Dirty Donut race in MI. We did the 41 mile route.
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05-27-21, 05:51 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 24,067
Posted By covpride

I'm running 38t elliptical chainring with 11-46...

I'm running 38t elliptical chainring with 11-46 cassette. I don't worry about spinning out on downhills, and am doing some aggressive rides later this year and know I'll need the gearing lol.
05-19-21, 06:02 AM
Replies: 1,161
Views: 315,448
Posted By covpride

No doubt, they are a fun tire for sure!

No doubt, they are a fun tire for sure!
05-08-21, 01:38 PM
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Posted By covpride

Wolf tooth 38t elliptical chainring and sunrace...

Wolf tooth 38t elliptical chainring and sunrace 11-46t cassette.
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05-03-21, 11:36 AM
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Posted By covpride

Some pics from our rides in pisgah national...

Some pics from our rides in pisgah national forest last week.
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05-03-21, 11:30 AM
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Views: 315,448
Posted By covpride

Got some 650b wheels easton EA70 AX, and some wtb...

Got some 650b wheels easton EA70 AX, and some wtb sendero's.
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04-20-21, 06:36 AM
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Posted By covpride

Yeah, that ended up being a hike and bike on that...

Yeah, that ended up being a hike and bike on that climb. Was definitely like a medium offroad trail for 4x4 Jeeps etc on that hill lol. Chunky rocks, really loose, rock ledges, etc.. lol
04-19-21, 02:06 PM
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Posted By covpride

Pics from this weekends ride. ...

Pics from this weekends ride.
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04-15-21, 06:16 AM
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Posted By covpride

Ride from this past weekend. ...

Ride from this past weekend.
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04-07-21, 02:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,339
Posted By covpride

The wolftooth and chain should probably allow for...

The wolftooth and chain should probably allow for at least the 11-40t. I did a wolftooth and 11-40t on my old gravel bike that had the tiagra 4700. You could double check with wolftooth, but I feel...
03-17-21, 02:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 24,067
Posted By covpride

My bike came with 1x 40t chainring and 11x42...

My bike came with 1x 40t chainring and 11x42 cassette. I may size down to a 38 or so as I plan some pretty big rides for me this year. Haven't got to get out much yet to see how well the current...
03-14-21, 07:34 PM
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Views: 315,448
Posted By covpride

Thanks man, super pumped on it.

Thanks man, super pumped on it.
03-11-21, 01:52 PM
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Posted By covpride

Added some WTB riddlers in 700x45 for the new...

Added some WTB riddlers in 700x45 for the new bike.
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03-05-21, 12:27 PM
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Posted By covpride

Thanks, love it for sure!

Thanks, love it for sure!
03-05-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,889,996
Posted By covpride

Picked this up yesterday, really happy with it,...

Picked this up yesterday, really happy with it, tires on order and then going tubeless.
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03-05-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,841
Posted By covpride

Personally, I would only go to 650b if you are...

Personally, I would only go to 650b if you are going to go to a 47-53 wide tire, like mentioned above the minimal increase doesn't seem worth it to go to 650b to me.
01-18-19, 03:07 PM
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Views: 1,461,754
Posted By covpride

Quick update, not much spinning been done this...

Quick update, not much spinning been done this week, did get my body fat test done yesterday. Down to 18%, finally that goal of sub 20% after 5 years. I have made the most progress this year losing...
01-16-19, 07:54 AM
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Posted By covpride

You all have been killing it out there. I've been...

You all have been killing it out there. I've been getting 2-4 spin classes a week in the evening done. Still on a strength training cycle cause i'm enjoying it. My heavy days over the last 3 weeks...
01-04-19, 04:17 AM
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Posted By covpride

It really does, very happy with it.

It really does, very happy with it.
01-03-19, 05:54 PM
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Views: 315,448
Posted By covpride

Got a redshift stem. New (used 650b wheelset),...

Got a redshift stem. New (used 650b wheelset), new wtb sendero's, and wolftooth b-rad rails to adjust bottle...
12-15-18, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,162
Posted By covpride

Thanks man. Road link and new cassette(s) may be...

Thanks man. Road link and new cassette(s) may be easiest. Would be nice to just be able to use the hg500 11-42 cassette but not sure if it would work as most reading points to 11-40 for roadlink....
12-15-18, 07:39 AM
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Views: 5,162
Posted By covpride

Thanks for the info, good to know for sure.

Thanks for the info, good to know for sure.
12-14-18, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,162
Posted By covpride

Sorry, forgot a few details. Fuji, jari. Shimano...

Sorry, forgot a few details. Fuji, jari. Shimano tiagra 4700 rear derailleur. Just put together a 650b wheelset with the 11-34 cassette, same as my 700c wheelset. Which is why I was leaning towards...
12-14-18, 03:00 PM
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Views: 5,162
Posted By covpride

Smaller chainrings for FSA adventure crankset.

The jist is, I'm not a good climber, and thinking I could benefit from just a bit more granny gearing on my gravel bike. Obviously I need to work at climbing and plan on it lol. I have the FSA Vero...
12-03-18, 02:50 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 108,686
Posted By covpride

I was running a modified version of the young...

I was running a modified version of the young wendler template. So day one is power clean/deadlift. Day two is Bench, Day 3 is squat, and day 4 overhead. I haven't maxed anything in a while. Back...
11-30-18, 10:38 AM
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Posted By covpride

Awesome reply, thanks for the info, will...

Awesome reply, thanks for the info, will definitely research more. The last two years I was focused on weightlifting (snatch/clean and jerk). Bit been doing more general strength work this year....
11-30-18, 06:27 AM
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Posted By covpride

Specificity is king for sure. My goal is just to...

Specificity is king for sure. My goal is just to get better at cycling but I'm preparing for the Grinduro in September of 2019. Already looking at a few other gravel rides and local road rides to do....
11-29-18, 06:16 PM
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Posted By covpride

Every 4th week I take a deload on the weights....

Every 4th week I take a deload on the weights. The spinning is usually 30 min, so not super long. Definitely adjust based on how I feel. So far its going good, will drop to 2 days a week lifting as...
11-29-18, 02:56 PM
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Posted By covpride

Hopefully this post isn't too far in left field...

Hopefully this post isn't too far in left field for this thread. Got back into cycling in mid 2000's with fixed gear, rode a few years then got into Powerlifting. Did that sort of for 3 years. Then...
11-20-18, 10:21 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 108,686
Posted By covpride

I come from a powerlifting/weightlifting...

I come from a powerlifting/weightlifting background. Currently prepping for the 2019 grinduro, just getting back into cycling after about 5 years or so away from it. Currently running a version of...
11-14-18, 09:26 AM
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Posted By covpride

I came across some rocks and roots but not too...

I came across some rocks and roots but not too bad. I had to turn around as I got deeper into the woods the trail was real wet. I didn't want to be out there messing the trail up . I'm planning to...
11-12-18, 03:00 PM
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Posted By covpride

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Got out on a single track trail this weekend.
11-05-18, 08:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,103
Posted By covpride

This is the one I'm looking at. Mercury 650b...

This is the one I'm looking at. Mercury 650b gravel...
11-02-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,103
Posted By covpride

Awesome, I went with the Jari 1.7, budget was 1k...

Awesome, I went with the Jari 1.7, budget was 1k or I would have gone for the same as you. The Tiagra is pretty good so far though, worse case I can always upgrade components later. Already planning...
10-05-18, 10:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,272
Posted By covpride

Also looking at 650b options as well. Hard to...

Also looking at 650b options as well. Hard to find anything in either size with 12mm thru axles front and rear so far in my research. I'll be checking in to see if anyone has some feedback.
09-11-18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,233
Posted By covpride

I just picked up a Fuji Jari a few weeks ago....

I just picked up a Fuji Jari a few weeks ago. Love it so far, I mainly ride road, but wanted something with the option for gravel as some trails we want to visit are gravel. I got the Jari 1.7, the...
09-11-18, 10:14 AM
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Posted By covpride

Just saw this review posted you can checkout....

Just saw this review posted you can checkout. https://theradavist.com/2018/09/the-trek-checkpoint-all-road-checks-all-the-boxes/
09-06-18, 11:56 AM
Replies: 5,455
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Posted By covpride

Just picked up the Fuji Jari about a week ago....

Just picked up the Fuji Jari about a week ago. Still dialing things in on it and only ridden pavement, but loving it so far....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-13, 12:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,649
Posted By covpride

Don't expect to build muscle at 2100 cals a day....

Don't expect to build muscle at 2100 cals a day. You need excess calories to build muscle. Instead of scale weight, focus on building muscle, more muscle burns more fat. Weight may go up since muscle...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-13, 09:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,298
Posted By covpride

^^This, nice lifts by the way. I've been...

^^This, nice lifts by the way. I've been powerlifting the last 3 years, sitting around 220lbs right now. Wanting to slowly work my way to around 200. I think I can still keep getting stronger on the...
08-20-13, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,386
Posted By covpride

Thanks man, yeah it takes a lot of work that's...

Thanks man, yeah it takes a lot of work that's for sure. Been out of the gym for a bit, cycling more. Got a plan for the next 3 months to lift and ride without annihilating myself hopefully lol. Just...
07-23-13, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,386
Posted By covpride

Hello all, Name is DJ, I've been around the...

Hello all,
Name is DJ, I've been around the forums for a while, haven't been on in a while though. Mainly lurking around the last few months again. I'm a Clydesdale at 220lbs, been into...
08-28-08, 04:43 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,365
Posted By covpride

Can we get the specs on the 55cm? I'm trying to...

Can we get the specs on the 55cm? I'm trying to decide if that or the 53 will work better for me.
06-29-08, 01:21 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 18,855
Posted By covpride

It's the same frame, just better parts. The cost...

It's the same frame, just better parts. The cost to weight difference didn't seem like it was worth it, from census in the original thread about the kilo tt pro. I'm planning on getting the purple...
06-15-08, 10:58 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,761,727
Posted By covpride

Yeah, very few if any can justify and escalade,...

Yeah, very few if any can justify and escalade, hummer and the likes for normal use, anyway the stickers were already on the bike when I got it. It entertains me but going to remove it as I can see...
06-15-08, 01:37 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,761,727
Posted By covpride

I'll probably throw some drops on it at some...

I'll probably throw some drops on it at some point, still trying to strengthen my core more, plus it's really comfortable right now. Once I'm stronger I'll probably use them for alleycats or days I...
06-15-08, 01:05 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,761,727
Posted By covpride

Got my new ride in earlier this week, traded My...

Got my new ride in earlier this week, traded My Felt tk2 for a fuji track pro, the felt was to small for me.

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06-06-08, 11:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,678
Posted By covpride

Or get bmx platforms that have reflector holes...

Or get bmx platforms that have reflector holes and mount the clips there, that's what I did and others have as well, works great for me.
06-04-08, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 558,328
Posted By covpride

Have: 54cm Felt tk2 frameset. It's just a little...

Have: 54cm Felt tk2 frameset. It's just a little small, would like to trade framesets, looking for track frame in a 55-56. PM offers if interested.
05-18-08, 11:49 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 38,826
Posted By covpride

Yes they are stiffer than regular sneakers. I'll...

Yes they are stiffer than regular sneakers. I'll buy another pair when needed if they keep making them.
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