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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-22, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 936
Posted By sayn3ver

Managed to get two rides with the aero rc Bibs. I...

Managed to get two rides with the aero rc Bibs. I like them. I like the slightly tighter fit tho the endurance aren't baggy on me.

I do like the no silicone leg gripper. It's premium feeling. I do...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-22, 11:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By sayn3ver

I tried using my insoles out of both my running...

I tried using my insoles out of both my running shoes and my work boots underneath the stock insole to see if adding some insole volume would do the trick. It did not due to the shape of the heel...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-22, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By sayn3ver

I did review the matrix and did their foot sketch...

I did review the matrix and did their foot sketch and measure twice.

the cx201 simply had too wide of a heel cup. Tightened up the mid sole would have been passable. If the cx201 had a moldable...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-22, 10:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By sayn3ver

no. But their race lasts in wide look to possibly...

no. But their race lasts in wide look to possibly be my next move.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 983
Posted By sayn3ver

Lake CX201 too wide in heel: suggestions

Good day.

I have flat feet, almost no arch. The shimano,fizik and specialized shoes I've tried on locally have been too narrow in the toe box. The specialized torch 3.0 were the closest to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-22, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 936
Posted By sayn3ver

Picked up an open box pair of Castelli Free Aero...

Picked up an open box pair of Castelli Free Aero RC bibs in 3xl. Haven't ridden them yet. Initial impressions

1) definitely tighter than the endurance 3 in the same 3xl size. Race tight probably....
Forum: Living Car Free
10-02-22, 08:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,427
Posted By sayn3ver

sorry yes, that is correct. a rigid mountain...

sorry yes, that is correct.
a rigid mountain bike frame.

I suppose that makes sense with the chain guard, I suppose I wasn't thinking.
Forum: Living Car Free
09-21-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,427
Posted By sayn3ver

Thanks all for the information. I'm keeping...

Thanks all for the information.

I'm keeping an eye out locally for something cheap with decent gearing.

im thinking a fixed mountain. I want to run a decent size tire for the roads we have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 936
Posted By sayn3ver

Borrowed some older used Assos Mille bibs with...

Borrowed some older used Assos Mille bibs with the purple pad.

size xl.

Being used they were a good fit in the thighs, tight enough but not as tight as I'd like in the hip area.

straps and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-22, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 936
Posted By sayn3ver

im just posting my experience as I try some...

im just posting my experience as I try some various used bibs. Hopefully it can help someone else when they search the site.

like my previous post, my 3xl castelli endurance 3 bibs I bought new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 936
Posted By sayn3ver

Update: did a 53 miler yesterday. I really...

Update:

did a 53 miler yesterday. I really like the endurance 3 bibs. The 3xl fit me well at the moment. The leg grippers are really comfortable and enjoy them more than the old skinner band on my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-22, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 936
Posted By sayn3ver

added hip and waste to the original height and...

added hip and waste to the original height and weight.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-22, 02:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 936
Posted By sayn3ver

Recent bibs I've tried for sizing: just information for others my size looking

It didn't occur to me until recent that Facebook market place and eBay often have either new or like new bibs for dirt cheap pricing. Even used bibs for $20.

And while that may be a non starter...
Forum: Northeast
08-29-22, 07:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,377
Posted By sayn3ver

Thanks guys for the information. Evesham...

Thanks guys for the information.

Evesham cycling club does a hill climb not to far from those recommendations. I have no association with that club. Any idea if that route is on busy roads or not?...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-22, 10:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 721
Posted By sayn3ver

I checked that out now while on my lunch break....

I checked that out now while on my lunch break. Wish it did Bluetooth sensors I'd be all over that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-22, 06:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 721
Posted By sayn3ver

I didn't think about the gps for those types of...

I didn't think about the gps for those types of app uploads.

currently I use free Strava with my phone in my rear Jersey pocket for logging. With the screen off I have no issues using my phone for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-22, 10:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 721
Posted By sayn3ver

Bike computer: looking for displaying stats, wireless sensor connectivity and logging

I started riding again last summer.

It's been a year and I'd like to add a computer.

I was considering just mounting my phone but my iPhone 12 mini has horrid battery life and by the time I get...
Forum: Northeast
08-01-22, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,377
Posted By sayn3ver

I don't anticipate any real climbing from my...

I don't anticipate any real climbing from
my front door in south Jersey.

I typically just ride from my home but now have the itch and am willing to drive occasionally to do some climbs.

my...
Forum: Northeast
07-30-22, 07:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,377
Posted By sayn3ver

Closest real climbing to South Jersey?

I'm located right over the Betsy Ross/Tacony bridges outside of Philadelphia in NJ.

Typically I mostly do rides starting at the end of my driveway due to limited time.

I am looking to add some...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-29-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,427
Posted By sayn3ver

im working at a refinery outside in full nomex...

im working at a refinery outside in full nomex jumpsuit and safety Ppe.

im soaked head to toe everyday currently from 7-5:30.

Nice weather anymore is October to may.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-22, 06:50 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,835
Posted By sayn3ver

My wife started buying the skout bars for our son...

My wife started buying the skout bars for our son and the little bars work great for me on a longer ride.

they get a little soft in the summer.

and it was mentioned earlier but I liked the...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-27-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,427
Posted By sayn3ver

I know that it depends and that anything could...

I know that it depends and that anything could really work.

I suppose as someone who has never toured and has never run errands on a bike that I was more wondering from those with experience where...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-27-22, 12:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,427
Posted By sayn3ver

Grocery and errand bike

I've had a road bike for a few years back in 2008ish and picked up riding again last summer for sport.

however, I have many stores within biking distance and am looking for types or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-21, 10:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 936
Posted By sayn3ver

Long term battery availability for electronic groups

Has Shimano or SRAM or even campy come out anywhere in their literature making an expected support life promise regarding battery availability?

You know how many tech companies give you an outline...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,848
Posted By sayn3ver

No rabbits or squirrels yet for me. I will say I...

No rabbits or squirrels yet for me. I will say I live and ride in suburban NJ and take routes out to our last remaining farm land and back.

On the way back tonight about 30-40minutes before dusk...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-21, 07:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,646
Posted By sayn3ver

For me, when the heat goes up I want long...

For me, when the heat goes up I want long sleeves. This goes for when I'm on the water fishing as well.

I'm not into sunscreens (even before all the cancer talk of recent). I never liked the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-21, 07:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,575
Posted By sayn3ver

Didn't read through every reply. I'm sure some...

Didn't read through every reply. I'm sure some others have already mentioned some of these.

1) proper hydration prior to riding. Are you getting enough water during the day and at night?

2)...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,638
Posted By sayn3ver

My lezyne pump is I guess one of the high...

My lezyne pump is I guess one of the high pressure road models. I bought it back in 2010? After I was over the Topeak mini I had.

I find it works well and easier than the old topeak I had prior...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,711
Posted By sayn3ver

To the OP: I'm 35 and like 30lbs over...

To the OP:

I'm 35 and like 30lbs over weight. I started riding about a month a 1/2 ago after not riding a for over a decade (did other things like erging and the gym and kayak fishing.

I...
Forum: Northeast
08-13-21, 11:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,303
Posted By sayn3ver

Southern NJ: anyone remember the bike Tek sat/sun sooyplace route?

Long shot I know. Getting back into things and I can't for the life of me recall the route that the biketek group a ride in Medford NJ used to take back in 2009? I know sooy place was part of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-21, 07:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 434
Posted By sayn3ver

Put more miles on the bike. The big ring noise is...

Put more miles on the bike. The big ring noise is still there in the two largest cogs but the noise has reduced a good amount with the rest of the cassette.

I guess the chain and chainrings are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,436
Posted By sayn3ver

Been wanting to try CO2 but my lezny mini pump...

Been wanting to try CO2 but my lezny mini pump with storable hose works pretty good. Better than an old Topeak one I had back in 2009.

It's too long to fit in my rear jersey pocket however and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-21, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 293
Posted By sayn3ver

As far as hanger alignment, the hanger appears to...

As far as hanger alignment, the hanger appears to be welded to the frame and no paint is damaged, wrinkled, etc. It appears to be in order but I suppose it could be bent slightly causing issue.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-21, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 293
Posted By sayn3ver

I'll take a look at the cassette next time I get...

I'll take a look at the cassette next time I get a minute. I never had the rear wheel off to be honest. I assume by spacers you mean any spacers in-between the cogs?

As far as the indexing insert,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-21, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 293
Posted By sayn3ver

Tuning tips Campy Athena 7spd with synchro ii shifters?

I upgraded to a modern bike and am trying to tune up my existing bianchi giro for sale.

In all honesty it works fairly well and there were two cogs that had issues shifting into and out of (the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-21, 09:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 434
Posted By sayn3ver

I edited my original post for grammar. To...

I edited my original post for grammar.

To be clear, with big ring big cog (50x28) I get expected cross chain type noise and just literally a touch of rub of the chain on the derailleur.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 434
Posted By sayn3ver

Dura ace 9000 front mechanical: noise in large ring

Good day. Purchased a used bike a few days ago. Used is not quite accurate. It's a few model years old but and was told unridden. I believe the previous owner after inspecting and fitting/adjusting...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,311
Posted By sayn3ver

Local trek dealer said the majority of their 2022...

Local trek dealer said the majority of their 2022 line will be SRAM due to supply issues with Shimano at the present time, specifically mentioned etap replacing di2 for most of the electronic sets...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,769
Posted By sayn3ver

I don't have any desire to do that. I just want...

I don't have any desire to do that. I just want to ride something newer than what I have currently to be honest that shifts nicely.

I know mechanical groups and rims are a thing of the past lol...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,769
Posted By sayn3ver

Seller called me today wondering if I was still...

Seller called me today wondering if I was still interested. Assured me it was definitely never ridden. Said he could do $2400.

Said I would think about it overnight and give him an answer tomorrow...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-21, 03:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,769
Posted By sayn3ver

​​​​​​ I find strange both trek and another...

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I find strange both trek and another local shop both directly ship trade in bikes to either tpc or bikebluebook. Trek actually had a trade in the day I went but wouldn't show me as they said...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-21, 10:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,769
Posted By sayn3ver

Good point on distance. I was planning on...

Good point on distance.

I was planning on just asking on the phone before doing any driving. I know haggling on the phone isn't effective but if we are so far away on price I don't want to waste...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-21, 10:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,769
Posted By sayn3ver

yep. Stopped in today and they had like 3 domane...

yep. Stopped in today and they had like 3 domane and 1 emonda in stock. 1 domane in my size but not my trim/price range. Roughly a 1.5-2 month wait for a demo bike in my size. Was told bikes are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-21, 10:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,769
Posted By sayn3ver

Fixed👍

Fixed👍
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-21, 07:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,769
Posted By sayn3ver

I spoke with the gentleman on the phone about...

I spoke with the gentleman on the phone about availability before making my original post. He's an older gentleman as his sister actually was the one who has the listing posted. He's not fluent with...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-21, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,769
Posted By sayn3ver

My current frame is a steel bianchi 7spd with...

My current frame is a steel bianchi 7spd with downtube shifters. I'm looking for something newer with brifters and possibly something that takes a 28c tire.

If it was cost and time effective I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-21, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,769
Posted By sayn3ver

Yes it's that that same color and group set....

Yes it's that that same color and group set. However the bike comes with the upgraded bontrager paradigm Wheels I believe vs the race.
The consensus however is that those blue book websites are not...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-21, 11:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,769
Posted By sayn3ver

Ive seen others suggest half of list for bikes...

Ive seen others suggest half of list for bikes older than 5+ year. I also think having it mis labeled year wise is inviting lower offers. One model year I get due to overlap of model year vs year...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,769
Posted By sayn3ver

Used bike value assessment? 2015 emonda sl8

I've read a couple threads via search but would like some help.

There is a somewhat local listing for a trek emonda sl8 with upgraded wheels. It's listed as a 2018 but that model doesn't exist...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-21, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 749
Posted By sayn3ver

Sorry I just got done editing my original post...

Sorry I just got done editing my original post with some more detail.

I'm looking for something in white so it'll be more fitting to the rest of the Celeste and white color scheme as the hoods,...
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