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Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-24, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 591
Posted By jaxgtr

[QUOTE=Eric F;23216270]I'm a fan of the ALMSTHRE...

[QUOTE=Eric F;23216270]I'm a fan of the ALMSTHRE saddle bag. ...... /QUOTE]

I had one of these at one point, forgot to take it off my bike when I was commuting with a secondary bike, it got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

Post work 24.6 miles, 1.9K is ascent, which has...

Post work 24.6 miles, 1.9K is ascent, which has some really stupid 26% sections, I chose my route poorly today.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

My sweet spot is 70 to 80 with light to no winds,...

My sweet spot is 70 to 80 with light to no winds, maybe 10 or less as we always have wind here. It takes me about 2 weeks to get back into the hot and humid game once the temps start to rise, or 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 486
Posted By jaxgtr

I've had both my hands operated on, and broke my...

I've had both my hands operated on, and broke my shoulder and needed 5 ops to get it all sorted out, but while I could not ride on the road, I did setup aerobars and put my bike on the trainer. It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

Wife was out of town this weekend, but had to...

Wife was out of town this weekend, but had to drive south to pick her up, so got in a short Rouvy ride, 25 miles, 2.2K ft of ascent.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

After 4 days of strong 20+ mph winds and some...

After 4 days of strong 20+ mph winds and some strong storms, the wind was 10-15 but temps were too nice to ride indoors, so I got in 83 and got beat by a northern headwind for about 35 of them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 343
Posted By jaxgtr

I've used a company below for small parts that I...

I've used a company below for small parts that I need and every transaction has been perfect. There was a part I needed that was out of stock but their system allows you to be notified when it is in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

Had us some tropic force winds and rain this...

Had us some tropic force winds and rain this morning, still dealing with the wind, so I stayed inside. 25 miles 2200 ft of ascent
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,502
Posted By jaxgtr

My wife got me quite a few for my office\bike...

My wife got me quite a few for my office\bike room. I really love the dogs on the bike. I also have an old frame I am looking to hang, I just have not gotten around to it as I might be re-arranging...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By jaxgtr

Yea you did, my apologies.

Yea you did, my apologies.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By jaxgtr

The issue with the Shimano di2 is that your frame...

The issue with the Shimano di2 is that your frame needs to be able to handle wires to the RD, unless you want to run it external, however most older frames are not drilled for it in the chain stay,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

I suffered on my ride on Rouvy today, I did not...

I suffered on my ride on Rouvy today, I did not eat or hydrate well today, I was in the code zone at work, and I should have picked a flatter route. 25.3 miles, 2200 ft ascent.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,813
Posted By jaxgtr

TPU tubes are small, and you can get dozens from...

TPU tubes are small, and you can get dozens from china for a minimal amount
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,813
Posted By jaxgtr

Dont you go through a tire a week or something...

Dont you go through a tire a week or something stupid like that ? You need better tires versus dumpster diving for old tires.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By jaxgtr

Came across this, thought you might be interested...

Came across this, thought you might be interested

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfV05_ot7lM
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

No riding over the weekend, too much work and...

No riding over the weekend, too much work and family obligations. Today got in a Rouvy ride, 29 miles, 2800 ft., had very good legs for the climbing today, probably due to taking the 2 days off.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

Love the color...

Love the color...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By jaxgtr

I want to say it was $600 to $800 for the kit.

I want to say it was $600 to $800 for the kit.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By jaxgtr

Trace Velo on You Tube has done some long term...

Trace Velo on You Tube has done some long term testing on LWtoo and recently posted a new video on it, he worked through several issues on early versions that seem to have been corrected.

Worth a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 689
Posted By jaxgtr

I just recently built up a Checkpoint frame, and...

I just recently built up a Checkpoint frame, and when I did the test ride on one, it initially felt good in reach and over all feel. The geometry is pretty close to my Domane so I knew there would...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-24, 03:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 683
Posted By jaxgtr

Just as a reference, what gel were you using.

Just as a reference, what gel were you using.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 683
Posted By jaxgtr

Ahhhh... yea did not think of that. Yea I had...

Ahhhh... yea did not think of that. Yea I had a polar HR a long time ago and unless you soaked the crap out of it, it would lose connection until you were super sweaty... which is when I started...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 683
Posted By jaxgtr

My wife is a labor and delivery nurse and she...

My wife is a labor and delivery nurse and she brought me home a container of the ultrasound gel once, it's never caused me an issue in 10 years.

This stuff...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-24, 03:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 683
Posted By jaxgtr

I've had pretty good luck with my garmin straps,...

I've had pretty good luck with my garmin straps, did have one die on me once, but I also have one that I bought about 10 years ago, that I use as a back up, but I think the biggest fail point could...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

Well done.

Well done.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,184,674
Posted By jaxgtr

Due to a lag bolt going through my rim, used the...

Due to a lag bolt going through my rim, used the Bontrager warranty no questions asked period to get a new Bontrager Aeolus Pro37V, rim strip, and Pirelli Cinturato Allroad 40mm.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

Better night on Rouvy tonight, 32 miles, 1700 ft...

Better night on Rouvy tonight, 32 miles, 1700 ft of climbing.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,300
Posted By jaxgtr

I was riding out in the everglades once, I dodged...

I was riding out in the everglades once, I dodged a couple of alligators, which in general are pretty docile, however, I ran over what I initially thought was just a shadow on the road, as it was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

Got in 22 miles and 2750 ft of fake miles, 1900...

Got in 22 miles and 2750 ft of fake miles, 1900 of those fake feet were in the last 9 fake miles.... :injured:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 865
Posted By jaxgtr

I took a ride on one of those the shop has as a...

I took a ride on one of those the shop has as a rental. It really made me think about selling my Domane and picking one of those up. I went on a 85 mile ride and when we got done, and I was back...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 970
Posted By jaxgtr

I have a small piece of old panty hose my wife...

I have a small piece of old panty hose my wife was throwing away that I use to sweep the tire, as it will definitely catch any thing in the tire.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 970
Posted By jaxgtr

If I was running tubed, I would be ok based on...

If I was running tubed, I would be ok based on the what the tire looks like inside, but I wont run it tubeless even with plug. It is a pretty good size hole and I just don't trust it holding. But I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

yea, I had to deviate from my original route as I...

yea, I had to deviate from my original route as I did not know they were replacing the asphalt and I wanted nothing to do with that as the road was basically scrapped and new asphalt had not been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,671
Posted By jaxgtr

About 2 miles in road shoes, then finished the...

About 2 miles in road shoes, then finished the remaining 3 in bare feet. My wife worked nights at the time and it was 11 pm, so it was my only choice. I got a pretty large sidewall cut on something,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 136
Posted By jaxgtr

Swiss Stop Black Prince

Swiss Stop Black Prince
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,137
Posted By jaxgtr

I sure would replace it. I never seen one of my...

I sure would replace it. I never seen one of my chains do that.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 03:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 970
Posted By jaxgtr

This was from today's ride. I could not fix on...

This was from today's ride. I could not fix on the road as I could not get the screw out. Once I made the call of shame and got home, I took the screw out, realized it went through my 5 month old...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

Got in 82 when this decided to embed itself in my...

Got in 82 when this decided to embed itself in my rear wheel today. What is so weird, I think the tubeless sealant might be inside the wheel, as there was none in the tire, and I put in about 90 mil...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-29-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6,127
Views: 558,314
Posted By jaxgtr

Took 10 days off the bike as I tweaked my knee...

Took 10 days off the bike as I tweaked my knee after my dog took me out when he decided to go say hello to the geese in our neighborhood. I really need to register him to chase geese off of golf...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 216
Posted By jaxgtr

Ooops, yep, completely missed that. :o

Ooops, yep, completely missed that. :o
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-24, 04:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 879
Posted By jaxgtr

I have used several different brands of shoes, I...

I have used several different brands of shoes, I had some really comfortable Bontrager, Sidi, and Shimano, each one had their plus and minus, but ultimately for road, I found the one specific model...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,138
Posted By jaxgtr

I have rotated between the Cinturato H 40mm and...

I have rotated between the Cinturato H 40mm and the Cinturato Allroad in 40mm, on my Checkpoint and found I like the Allroad better where I will be mostly road\hardpack trail, held up very well so...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 09:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,138
Posted By jaxgtr

you know what interesting with this is that I...

you know what interesting with this is that I found something similar with the 28's, but the 30's I run on the Domane, I don't see the same thing, which is somewhat odd since they are using the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 216
Posted By jaxgtr

Have you looked at BBInfiinite? I've had a...

Have you looked at BBInfiinite? I've had a couple of their BB's and they have been really good.

https://www.bbinfinite.com/products/bb386evo-30mm
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,029
Posted By jaxgtr

It's funny, I also run the Black Bibs and found...

It's funny, I also run the Black Bibs and found their Ultimate Adventure bibs, much more comfortable for me than the non adventure Ultimate Bibs, which I believe run the same padding and such, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-27-24, 07:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 970
Posted By jaxgtr

I used to worry about this stuff, then just...

I used to worry about this stuff, then just realized it part of the deal that flats happen, it sucks, but once I stopped worrying about it, my rides became much more fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,138
Posted By jaxgtr

I was over 3K on the set on my Domane, then I got...

I was over 3K on the set on my Domane, then I got a small sidewall cut, so I replaced them with my spare set, otherwise I probably had got maybe 4 to 4.5K
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 270
Posted By jaxgtr

The last TdC I was on, the guy in front of me...

The last TdC I was on, the guy in front of me errantly slammed on this brakes and moved left versus shifting as we were rolling about 26 mph and I end up on the ground an powderized my clavical that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,138
Posted By jaxgtr

I generally ride in temps above 45F, nothing in...

I generally ride in temps above 45F, nothing in the wet less than 70F if I can help it, but living in Florida, you will be caught in the rain. The grip in wet on the 28's and 30's have been very good...
Forum: For Sale
03-23-24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By jaxgtr

I have an older Wahoo Elemnt that still works, if...

I have an older Wahoo Elemnt that still works, if she wants it. PM your address and I will get it out to you. The only issue it that the dust cover for the charging ports broke off, outside of that...
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