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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-23, 05:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,107
Posted By Caveman

In addition to the above mentioned technical...

In addition to the above mentioned technical issues eliminating the front brake is a bad idea because your front brake should be used for most of the braking on two wheeled vehicles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-23, 09:36 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,361
Posted By Caveman

I've had more than one bike shop offer to work...

I've had more than one bike shop offer to work with me if I ordered a bike and it didn't fit or I didn't like it. usually something like I could use the deposit for any other purchase in the shop.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-08-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,361
Posted By Caveman

I see the other side of the problem. people go to...

I see the other side of the problem. people go to bike shops to get a test ride and then go home and buy it online I'm guilty of that with bike shoes and helmets. sizing is all over the chartsso I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 683
Posted By Caveman

ditto

ditto
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-16-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,273
Posted By Caveman

Unlike the two knuckleheads he drug to victories...

Unlike the two knuckleheads he drug to victories in the Giro and TdF. If I were SK I'd never turn another pedal or take another pull for JV or PR and I'd never ride for a team with that Director...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 7,481
Posted By Caveman

Is it?

Is it?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,763
Posted By Caveman

Touche

Touche
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,763
Posted By Caveman

Nope. I don't care what other people do or don't...

Nope. I don't care what other people do or don't do. I was just curious as to whether or not I'm a data outlier.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-23, 09:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,763
Posted By Caveman

Data Overload

Sometimes I feel like I'm the only guy that just rides. I don't train so I couldn't care less about watts, route maps, Strava or almost anything else. I do have a basic Garmin GPS I use to keep track...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,628
Posted By Caveman

Litespeed Solana, Surly Pacer, Surly Crosscheck,...

Litespeed Solana, Surly Pacer, Surly Crosscheck, Surly 1x
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,850
Posted By Caveman

I've never understood the obsession to have a...

I've never understood the obsession to have a purchase validated by somebody else's opinion of whether or not I got a good deal. If I like the bike (or gun or car or motorcycle or watch) and it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 419
Posted By Caveman

I'm 6' and ride a 56m bike (32" inseam). Bike fit...

I'm 6' and ride a 56m bike (32" inseam). Bike fit is important and a great fit can make a big difference. However, just like buying a pair of jeans, we're all different and I sometimes think we over...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 697
Posted By Caveman

I found this article to be very comprehensive and...

I found this article to be very comprehensive and helpful when deciding what wheels I wanted on my new gravel bike. I chose the HED Emporia because I doubt my gravel riding will be much more than...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-23, 08:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 463
Posted By Caveman

Ditto Giro. I wear a size 8 hat and the only bike...

Ditto Giro. I wear a size 8 hat and the only bike helmet that fits me are Giro XL.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,419
Posted By Caveman

Been riding motorcycles and bicycles since deep...

Been riding motorcycles and bicycles since deep in the last century and I've always left the rear brake on the right side of my bicycles. I've long since stopped trying to retrain my brain. It just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,387
Posted By Caveman

I've been riding mechanical gruppos for decades...

I've been riding mechanical gruppos for decades with absolutely no problems and I don't remember a failure that wasn't related to a crash. However, I bought a new bike not too long ago and decided to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,097
Posted By Caveman

Litespeed

Litespeed
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-23, 10:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,387
Posted By Caveman

I ride a hodgepodge of bikes. 1x, 2x, SS. Mech,...

I ride a hodgepodge of bikes. 1x, 2x, SS. Mech, electric. MTB, road, gravel. Rim brakes, disc brakes. DS, hardtail, rigid. CF, steel, aluminum, Ti. 700, 26, 29+.I like all of them. All my road bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,844
Posted By Caveman

I see very few (none?) comments that want to...

I see very few (none?) comments that want to eliminate or outlaw ebikes. Most of us are okay with ebikes even though some of us have no interest in owning one. All we're asking for is some decorum in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-23, 08:57 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,844
Posted By Caveman

I have no desire to own an e-bike. None. Zero....

I have no desire to own an e-bike. None. Zero. Nada. Zip. However it's none of my business what other people choose to ride but I do have some opinions about them.

I don't understand people that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,426
Posted By Caveman

Back to the OP's original question. I recommend...

Back to the OP's original question. I recommend ROL wheels. Pretty good bang for the buck IMO. I've been riding a set of their entry level Volant wheels for about 15 years. Still as true and smooth...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,390
Posted By Caveman

LA doped. Ulrich doped. Contador doped. Basso...

LA doped. Ulrich doped. Contador doped. Basso doped. Merckx doped. And on and on and on. I have no proof but I don't believe for a second that Lemond didn't dope. The margin between winning and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-23, 08:20 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,595
Posted By Caveman

I feel a bit like Rip Van Winkle. I've taken a...

I feel a bit like Rip Van Winkle. I've taken a hiatus from cycling for about 10 years and I'm just getting back to riding on a regular basis. Around the 2010/11 time frame I bought a Cervelo RS road...
Forum: Introductions
09-29-21, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By Caveman

Howdy From The Bluegrass

Howdy.

Been a member since 2004 but I haven't posted in about a decade .I thought it would be appropriate to reintroduce myself.

I started riding back around 1990. I was sick of running but...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-12, 12:28 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,198,195
Posted By Caveman

SRAM Red gruppo. Just left the bike shop. Should...

SRAM Red gruppo. Just left the bike shop. Should have it in about a week or so. Mucho dinero. ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-12, 10:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,441
Posted By Caveman

I'd say the OP's interpretation of the data is...

I'd say the OP's interpretation of the data is spot on. I don't count the frame either because it is the bike. Has anybody ever built a bike around a set of wheels or a gruppo? I haven't. I always...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-11, 08:49 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,512
Posted By Caveman

Carbon road bike Ti road bike Aluminum...

Carbon road bike
Ti road bike
Aluminum SS/Fixie
Aluminum dual susp MTB
Aluminum CX bike
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-11, 07:35 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,884
Posted By Caveman

Carbon.

Carbon.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-11, 03:31 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,884
Posted By Caveman

I used to be really interested in BMC bikes and I...

I used to be really interested in BMC bikes and I seriously considered getting one until an acquaintance of mind had some warranty issues. He cracked a bottom bracket on his new BMC in the first...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-11, 09:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,692
Posted By Caveman

Clif Lemonade flavor powder mix. High in...

Clif Lemonade flavor powder mix. High in electrolytes, low in processed sugar. Uses natural ingredients like brown rice and fruit based sugars. I mix it more diluted than the label recommends,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,287
Posted By Caveman

I have a CF wonder bike and a nice and simple SS...

I have a CF wonder bike and a nice and simple SS I recently built up. It's great for when I only have an hour or so and want to get in a quick ride. Mine has 48/18 gearing. That lets me maintain...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-28-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,857
Posted By Caveman

I have a cell phone in my jersey pocket if I'm...

I have a cell phone in my jersey pocket if I'm riding alone (turned off). I want to be able to call my wife or a buddy if I have a mechanical I can't fix roadside. I have no desire to respond to any...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 671
Posted By Caveman

I'd avoid the Eastons. I'm an Easton fan (I own 3...

I'd avoid the Eastons. I'm an Easton fan (I own 3 sets) but the 50's are not very good wheels IMO. Here's another one to consider:

http://www.rolwheels.com/rol_volant_rt_wheels.php
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-11, 02:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,993
Posted By Caveman

I've always ridden 175's but last year I bought a...

I've always ridden 175's but last year I bought a 172.5 crankset because it was on sale for a ridiculously cheap price. I couldn't tell the difference at all. 2.5 mm is less than a tenth of an inch....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-11, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 970
Posted By Caveman

I have a 7700 gruppo and it works just fine with...

I have a 7700 gruppo and it works just fine with a 7800 front derailleur. I also switched to this cranket and it works great.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-11, 09:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,789
Posted By Caveman

I opened this thread expecting to read about the...

I opened this thread expecting to read about the military and the armed forces. Imagine my surprise when I discovered we were really just talking about the Air Force. ;-).

I started cycling back...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-11, 05:24 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,833
Posted By Caveman

Back on topic......I own a Ti bike (Litespeed)...

Back on topic......I own a Ti bike (Litespeed) and a CF bike (Cervelo). My Litespeed isn't even remotely 'dead'. It has found that sweet spot where responsiveness and comfort perfectly meet. Unless...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-10, 11:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,067
Posted By Caveman

I have multiple Thomson stems and seatposts and I...

I have multiple Thomson stems and seatposts and I agree they are well made. However, I went back to Ritchey stems for both of my road bikes because when properly torqued I find that the bars slip in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-10, 02:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,091
Posted By Caveman

I love unsubstantiated stuff like this on...

I love unsubstantiated stuff like this on bikeforums. You think you know better, you have no idea why but you will say it anyways. Good job.

What's your problem sport? I gave an apples to apples...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-10, 01:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,091
Posted By Caveman

I just bought a 2010 RS. My 'old' bike is a...

I just bought a 2010 RS. My 'old' bike is a Litespeed Solano and I really don't notice any big difference in fit and riding position between my old bike and my new RS. I think the difference in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-10, 02:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,005
Posted By Caveman

I go out of my way to give my business to...

I go out of my way to give my business to businesses that treat me like a human.

There's a tire distributor in our area (Tire Discounters). My wife picked up a nail in one the tires on her...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-09, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,175
Posted By Caveman

At first I thought a 52 would be too small for...

At first I thought a 52 would be too small for you. However, after looking at the frame geometry link posted above I think you should be okay. The Crosshair doesn't have a sloping top tube so the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-09, 08:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,907
Posted By Caveman

Most dogs have been taught to sit on command....

Most dogs have been taught to sit on command. Whenever I'm being chased by a dog one of three things happens:

1. If I'm feeling good I encourage the dog to a little race.

2. If I'm feeling...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-09, 07:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,712
Posted By Caveman

It took me a minute to figure it out, but here's...

It took me a minute to figure it out, but here's a pic of my Litespeed.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,712
Posted By Caveman

Like others I am biased, but I'm going to plug...

Like others I am biased, but I'm going to plug Litespeed too. I ride an '05 Solano. I had an Airborne Zeppelin that I really liked, but I'm not a big fan of how compact style frames look. I prefer a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 994
Posted By Caveman

+1 Easton makes terrific wheelsets. I'm...

+1

Easton makes terrific wheelsets. I'm riding a set of Velomax Circuits that are 5 years old and are still perfectly true (I weigh about 210-215). I'm in the same boat as you. I've given myself a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,249
Posted By Caveman

I've been trying (hard) to establish a...

I've been trying (hard) to establish a relationship with one of our LBS. The one I was using is further away but if things don't come around soon I may have to go back to them.

The problem is...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-09, 09:26 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,772
Posted By Caveman

It's not like Frank is a chump. That dude can...

It's not like Frank is a chump. That dude can ride. He's a bonafide podium threat and will tear his own guts out to get Andy in yellow. No brainer, get both of them.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-09, 08:06 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 6,430
Posted By Caveman

Great post. I'm a fan of LA and AC, but in this...

Great post. I'm a fan of LA and AC, but in this TdF AC was clearly the strongest rider. He was also clearly the teams main GC contender and Astana rode that way for him. He may not see it, but I do....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-22-09, 04:50 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,132
Posted By Caveman

That attempted move by AC was boneheaded for...

That attempted move by AC was boneheaded for multiple reasons.

1. He didn't make the break. Prior to this fumbled move he appeared unbeatable. AS & FS now know they can stay with him. If they...
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