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Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 66,455
Posted By KJ43

I'm not making that argument. And you aren't...

I'm not making that argument. And you aren't coming across as someone that is able to follow the conversation. Good luck!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 66,455
Posted By KJ43

The point is we are not talking about oil we are...

The point is we are not talking about oil we are talking about immersive waxing.

If you really read through the links I posted you would see that their testing came away with two main points when...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 66,455
Posted By KJ43

Lol. Way to miss the point.

Lol. Way to miss the point.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 66,455
Posted By KJ43

Haha. No thanks but I appreciate the offer. Funny...

Haha. No thanks but I appreciate the offer. Funny to see how the candle wax actually seems to have a higher cost to run over 10,000km though.

BTW...there's a waxing FAQ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 66,455
Posted By KJ43

If only there was someone out there looking into...

If only there was someone out there looking into this as far as quality of lubricant and cost over mileage.....

Zero Friction Cycling Lubricant Testing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 66,455
Posted By KJ43

C'mon.....does this really require an in depth...

C'mon.....does this really require an in depth discussion? I suppose this is BF where people pick apart the most inconsequential bs and discuss ad-nauseum. It's a company that is enthusiastic enough...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 66,455
Posted By KJ43

I just stripped 5 chains with a half bottle and...

I just stripped 5 chains with a half bottle and they went right into the wax and everything was perfect. I like supporting companies that support cycling and if you want to believe that they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-24, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 66,455
Posted By KJ43

So all that instead of just 10 minutes in a mason...

So all that instead of just 10 minutes in a mason jar with Silca's Chain Stripper and a quick rinse with water? Sounds ridiculous to me but ok.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,493
Posted By KJ43

I don't know. I have one 5mm spacer on top of the...

I don't know. I have one 5mm spacer on top of the top bearing cap and after I had a bike fit chopped the top of my steerer tube so the top cap is flush on my stem.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 537
Posted By KJ43

Agreed. I wanted to give OP the benefit of doubt...

Agreed. I wanted to give OP the benefit of doubt but....this.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 537
Posted By KJ43

My Lezyne Pocket Drive mini pump threads onto my...

My Lezyne Pocket Drive mini pump threads onto my TPU tubes without issue. I'm using the RideNow tubes. Maybe it's the brand of TPU tube you are using?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,493
Posted By KJ43

When I upgrade I'm going Ultegra or Dura Ace.

When I upgrade I'm going Ultegra or Dura Ace.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,493
Posted By KJ43

My model only had the light. Mine was the 3L and...

My model only had the light. Mine was the 3L and was lower spec'd.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,493
Posted By KJ43

Nah, I just tossed them. There is a great...

Nah, I just tossed them. There is a great resource for Cannondale parts: Cannondale Spares (https://www.cannondalespares.com/). They are under the company Revel Outdoors which is also behind Giant...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 02:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,493
Posted By KJ43

2022. I pulled the smart sense crap out of it and...

2022. I pulled the smart sense crap out of it and bought a cover for the battery cavity.

It's not that I dislike Bianchi's, I just don't want one. They are nice bikes and when I lived on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,493
Posted By KJ43

I have a Cannondale Synapse and love it. Mine has...

I have a Cannondale Synapse and love it. Mine has 105 on it but I did swap out the wheelset for a carbon wheelset and replaced the seatpost, seat, stem, and bars. I'm also planning on replacing the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,206
Posted By KJ43

The gear combination that lets me have a cadence...

The gear combination that lets me have a cadence of 80 - 90 at my target power.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,302
Posted By KJ43

Muc Off tape is notoriously difficult to remove.

Muc Off tape is notoriously difficult to remove.
Forum: Northern California
03-15-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 782
Posted By KJ43

I just saw a link and notice regarding a Twitter...

I just saw a link and notice regarding a Twitter post about the RSR bike lane being restricted to Friday through Sunday. I didn't see any notes about what times of day the lane would be opened and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 747
Posted By KJ43

Depending on the frame manufacturer you can see...

Depending on the frame manufacturer you can see if they have a plug. I know Cannondale has frame grommets available for some of their frames for just such a situation.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-24, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 734
Posted By KJ43

Sounds like a great resolution. The crankarm I...

Sounds like a great resolution. The crankarm I sent them was pretty well ridden and scratched and they still replaced it with a new crankarm and power meter for free even though the issue was...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 734
Posted By KJ43

I've used their factory install in the past on a...

I've used their factory install in the past on a GRX crankset and I've also purchased a GRX crankset with the power meter pre-installed.

The factory install was shipped back to me about 3 weeks...
Forum: Southern California
02-05-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 953
Posted By KJ43

No neck tattoos but plenty on my arms. Glad I...

No neck tattoos but plenty on my arms. Glad I could fit neatly in the stereotypes you have built up.

I spent years volunteering at shelters and with Pitbull rescue and education groups. Had...
Forum: Southern California
02-05-24, 02:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 953
Posted By KJ43

I'm a Rottweiler and Pitbull owner and it sounds...

I'm a Rottweiler and Pitbull owner and it sounds like you don't have a clue about what you are talking about.
Forum: Northern California
02-01-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 24,969
Posted By KJ43

Yup, but (so far at least) the weather...

Yup, but (so far at least) the weather prognostications seem to show a potential dry spell and temperature increase starting around the 10th.
Forum: Northern California
01-31-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 24,969
Posted By KJ43

Fingers crossed that after this weather there...

Fingers crossed that after this weather there will be a dry spell again for a week or two at least. Got a taste of some warmer weather this past weekend when I rode out to the Marin Headlands. It was...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-23, 01:06 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,709
Posted By KJ43

Pfff...if you aren't carrying a spare wheel you...

Pfff...if you aren't carrying a spare wheel you aren't truly prepared.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-22-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 949
Posted By KJ43

This. For Watopia and Makuri Islands I...

This.

For Watopia and Makuri Islands I believe at first they attempted to keep the geographical coordinates of some real world locations (Watopia coordinates I believe are north east of Australia)...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-21-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 754
Posted By KJ43

I'm with unterhausen and advise towards getting...

I'm with unterhausen and advise towards getting more tire volume. The 32mm tire is probably way too skinny for that riding and just volume alone goes a long way to increasing the capability.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,709
Posted By KJ43

Thanks for the pointer. It's funny...I do carry...

Thanks for the pointer. It's funny...I do carry around a tubolito tube for emergencies if I run out of plugs or things are so bad that I have to go that route. I might give that a try but once I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,709
Posted By KJ43

:lol: Yeah...ok.

:lol: Yeah...ok.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 4,709
Posted By KJ43

It's not an either tubed or tubeless decision...

It's not an either tubed or tubeless decision here imo. Just get a tubeless compatible hooked rim wheelset. You can still ride with tube if you want and also have the option to go tubeless. < 1,000g...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,700
Posted By KJ43

My favorite also. I have two each on my gravel...

My favorite also. I have two each on my gravel and road bikes. Strong, light and secure. I've never dropped a bottle no matter how rough the trail.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-15-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,025
Posted By KJ43

Ben Delaney talks about tires often on his...

Ben Delaney talks about tires often on his YouTube channel and has a couple of videos dedicated to specifically to gravel tires including a video which has a gravel pro give his feedback on the...
Forum: Northern California
12-15-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,177
Posted By KJ43

Seriously. I had a minor situation last week on...

Seriously. I had a minor situation last week on the other side of the RSR Bridge in Tiburon where I was on the MUP near the water next to Sir Francis Drake Blvd. A woman had her three kids, one of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 01:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,662
Posted By KJ43

I have a Garmin 1030+ for a head unit and every...

I have a Garmin 1030+ for a head unit and every device I have connected to it works pretty seamlessly so far. It shows me the firmware, battery level, left/right balance, etc. for the 4iiii PM's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-12-23, 12:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,662
Posted By KJ43

Maybe the Garmin SPD-SL pedal is different but I...

Maybe the Garmin SPD-SL pedal is different but I gave the SPD pedals a try and the stack height was so much more than a Shimano pedal and the cleat mechanism was noticeably less smooth as well. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-12-23, 12:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,025
Posted By KJ43

Aside from the Schwalbe G-One RS mentioned there...

Aside from the Schwalbe G-One RS mentioned there is also the Specialized Pathfinder Pro which comes in 38mm and 42mm widths, has a smooth center ridge and side knobs. It's a tire you will see on some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,150
Posted By KJ43

Unlikely imo. You are assuming that he used a...

Unlikely imo. You are assuming that he used a tube which in my experience is way down the list of optimal ways to seat a bead. We are all assuming though as the OP never specified how he performed...
Forum: Northern California
12-07-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 380
Posted By KJ43

I was just riding on Andersen Drive this last...

I was just riding on Andersen Drive this last Sunday for a ride across the RSR Bridge to Tiburon/Mill Valley area. I don't quite go up to that grade crossing as I turn off for the bike path just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-07-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,150
Posted By KJ43

Well they are right as far as I can tell. I have...

Well they are right as far as I can tell. I have a basic understanding of the physics here. There is psi which is the pressure being exerted inside the tire and rim against the walls of the space...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
12-06-23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By KJ43

You'll want to make sure the plate works with the...

You'll want to make sure the plate works with the footprint of whatever you will be using on it. You should also decide if you want only side to side motion or also include the fore aft movement.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,024
Posted By KJ43

Sorry, I moved out of the area and I'm up in...

Sorry, I moved out of the area and I'm up in Contra Costa County now. Funny, all those times you turned your nose up at me and ignored my friendly waving to you and now you gonna call me out?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-13-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 8,024
Posted By KJ43

That's cool. Larry isn't interested unless its...

That's cool. Larry isn't interested unless its someone else's girlfriend/fiancé/wife.
Forum: Northern California
11-09-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 782
Posted By KJ43

Article opens fine for me without having to...

Article opens fine for me without having to register.

Looking forward to the route staying open. It really opens up the riding from my house in Richmond.
Forum: Northern California
10-20-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 659
Posted By KJ43

Personally from many years of mountain biking the...

Personally from many years of mountain biking the rule I always followed is that on any trail (especially trails where hikers and potentially horses) that is used for both directions uphill has right...
Forum: Northern California
07-28-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By KJ43

Thanks for the link. Fixing this access would be...

Thanks for the link. Fixing this access would be amazing and I put in my feedback for the survey.

I currently walk my bike up to the train tracks and walk over to where I can ride back into the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,960
Posted By KJ43

My understanding of the current 12 spd versions...

My understanding of the current 12 spd versions of 105 and Ultegra is that functionally the biggest difference is the lack of the hood buttons that connect to a cycling computer, the satellite...
Forum: Northern California
07-21-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,773
Posted By KJ43

I definitely rely on this bridge since I've moved...

I definitely rely on this bridge since I've moved from the Palo Alto area to Richmond.

It's a nicer ride imo than the Dumbarton crossing even though it's longer. As mentioned above it connects...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-15-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,983
Posted By KJ43

Ok, time to come correct! I wanted to top off my...

Ok, time to come correct! I wanted to top off my sealant as well to get the truest weight - 2 ounces in each tire.

My bike with bag, full bottles, and computer weighs 23.5 lbs.

In my bag I have...
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