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Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-24, 02:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 209
Posted By Fox Farm

On FB, there is an Orbea Orca users group where...

On FB, there is an Orbea Orca users group where you may find more feedback. I ride a 2012 Orca Gold. Still a very nice frameset, however it went back to Orbea in 2019 because the cable stops on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-24, 04:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,732
Posted By Fox Farm

I ride 44s like you and more narrow bars feel...

I ride 44s like you and more narrow bars feel wrong. On my gravel bike, I have 46 and they flare out at the drops to more than 48 and they feel great. I believe that Stu Bowers wrote about this in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 325
Posted By Fox Farm

They are deadbeats who can not deal with society

They are deadbeats who can not deal with society
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,267
Posted By Fox Farm

Nice to see a bike with those wheels. I used...

Nice to see a bike with those wheels. I used them for about 12 years, never broke a spoke or needed to true them. They were fast.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By Fox Farm

Yes, i would support the recommendation for Campy...

Yes, i would support the recommendation for Campy Zonda.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-23, 08:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,239
Posted By Fox Farm

Zonda's are excellent wheels, particularly for...

Zonda's are excellent wheels, particularly for the price. I found them for a little bit over 300 Euro for rim brakes. To the OP, keep your brake pads clean and free from pebbles and stuff that gets...
10-15-23, 12:32 PM
10-12-23, 06:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By Fox Farm

What size is the frame and what is the length of...

What size is the frame and what is the length of the crank arms?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-23, 03:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 801
Posted By Fox Farm

Super nice!

Super nice!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,003
Posted By Fox Farm

Exactly. Well put.

Exactly. Well put.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,983
Posted By Fox Farm

I would say Campy Zonda. For about 400 Euro in...

I would say Campy Zonda. For about 400 Euro in rim brake wheels, you can't go wrong
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,449
Posted By Fox Farm

Thanks everyone. I will report back once...

Thanks everyone. I will report back once installed.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-23, 12:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,449
Posted By Fox Farm

Crank Arm Length 175 v 172.5

For most of my biking life (I am 66) I have used 175 crank arms. I am 6'2" and ride a 59 or 60 center to center frame. I have no hip problems, etc. For those of you out there who have gone to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 349
Posted By Fox Farm

Time XPro pedals squeaking

I am using the XPro 10 pedals from Time. Nice but they squeak with the cleats. I have tried WD40 on the cleat and pedal contact points, also some Phil grease and bar soap. Nothing seems to work. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,622
Posted By Fox Farm

I have found that flat bladed spokes (and in the...

I have found that flat bladed spokes (and in the days of Rolf Vector Pro wheels) made a bigger aero difference than 50mm deep carbon wheels. As for the need for a second set of wheels, I say yes....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By Fox Farm

I remember my old Lemond Drop In (Scott I think)...

I remember my old Lemond Drop In (Scott I think) from the early 1990s. Super flexy and to my mind back then, this was good for increased comfort. Now, the Ritchey WCS alloy bars that I use are dead...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 15,654
Posted By Fox Farm

I see Record for not much more on sale

I see Record for not much more on sale
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,267
Posted By Fox Farm

You have got to rotate those bars down. They are...

You have got to rotate those bars down. They are pointing to the moon!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 15,550
Posted By Fox Farm

Why not write directly to bike manufacturers who...

Why not write directly to bike manufacturers who make CF bikes, like 3T for example and ask them for their data rather than internet speculation...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,297
Posted By Fox Farm

I am not really convinced that this is necessary....

I am not really convinced that this is necessary. What saddle are you riding that fits comfortably now?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-22, 03:04 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 23,867
Posted By Fox Farm

Two pair of DMT (still the most comfortable shoes...

Two pair of DMT (still the most comfortable shoes I have), Sidi Genius 5, Fizik somethings...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-22, 03:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,020
Posted By Fox Farm

practice my son....

practice my son....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,390
Posted By Fox Farm

Yea sure, since I have been a member here for 18...

Yea sure, since I have been a member here for 18 years, there have been many chain lube threads. That said, chain lubes have evolved since the day of hot wax and user experiences are helful. Right...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-22, 05:18 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,948
Posted By Fox Farm

This is why you should regularly clean the debris...

This is why you should regularly clean the debris from your brake shoes. Once a month if not more often.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By Fox Farm

Spray some synthetic lube where the rails meet...

Spray some synthetic lube where the rails meet the saddle shell. Should solve your problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-22, 05:28 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 33,310
Posted By Fox Farm

How are the cleats set on your shoes??? Over the...

How are the cleats set on your shoes??? Over the ball of your foot or are they pushed back a bit?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-22, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3,256
Views: 630,500
Posted By Fox Farm

it sort of looks like mining spoil there. Can you...

it sort of looks like mining spoil there. Can you describe this landscape for me?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-22, 11:38 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,079
Posted By Fox Farm

Perhaps. But ok, you can discontinue the older X...

Perhaps. But ok, you can discontinue the older X style but why discontinue replacement parts such as cleats? To make me basically have to throw away fully functional pedals because the cleats are...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-22, 08:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,079
Posted By Fox Farm

just my disappointment in in what became of...

just my disappointment in in what became of Speedplay with Wahoo ownership with poor customer support.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,079
Posted By Fox Farm

After 22 years of using Speedplay, when they...

After 22 years of using Speedplay, when they stopped providing replacement parts / cleats for the X series, and Wahoo's new offerings are pretty expensive, I moved on to Time. Should have done it a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-21, 11:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,972
Posted By Fox Farm

I used them in the early 90s and found that...

I used them in the early 90s and found that actually my fingers go colder faster! So I gifted them to a friend. I also found that my dexterity was greatly reduced with having big fat dual fingers.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-21, 02:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,095
Posted By Fox Farm

Well to the OP, I feel your frustration. I have...

Well to the OP, I feel your frustration. I have abandoned Speedplay when they stoped offering replacement cleats for their X series. Owning two bikes with X2 and four pair of road shoes, a switch...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-21, 03:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,081
Posted By Fox Farm

The comments suggesting spend the money and cry...

The comments suggesting spend the money and cry once are honest and true. The stuff will or should last and only need to be replaced perhaps every 10 years and longer. I have perhaps 7 pair of bib...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-21, 06:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 998
Posted By Fox Farm

Exactly. This was going to be my suggestion as...

Exactly. This was going to be my suggestion as this worked for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-21, 06:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,081
Posted By Fox Farm

Pearl Izumi Am Phib are very warm and well priced...

Pearl Izumi Am Phib are very warm and well priced and of course well made.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-21, 04:51 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,021
Posted By Fox Farm

useless without photos

useless without photos
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,658
Posted By Fox Farm

Core work in the Gym, and see a chiropractor who...

Core work in the Gym, and see a chiropractor who gets it as not all will. Have been through this entire deal many years ago. It is painful but you have to deal with it ASAP.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-21, 12:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,181
Posted By Fox Farm

initially I was gong to write that this is a bit...

initially I was gong to write that this is a bit low pressure but given your low body weight, why not, try it and if you end up bottoming out on the rims or flatting a bunch, change things up (pun) a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-21, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 616
Posted By Fox Farm

I use Krietler and have the killer headwind unit....

I use Krietler and have the killer headwind unit. It works well, offers good resistance and blows wind on you to cool you down
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-21, 02:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,992
Posted By Fox Farm

Save yourself from trial and error and get Assos.

Save yourself from trial and error and get Assos.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-21, 02:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,634
Posted By Fox Farm

Maryland is hot and humid in the summer. When I...

Maryland is hot and humid in the summer. When I lived there I would go out at 5am this time of the year. Yes the comments about riding in more shaded areas are good advise. Add some electrolyte...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-21, 04:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,527
Posted By Fox Farm

Any supposed name brand stuff that they sell is...

Any supposed name brand stuff that they sell is fake copyright infringement.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-21, 02:34 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,021
Posted By Fox Farm

You are right to be pissed off with this...

You are right to be pissed off with this behaviour. It is one thing if it is a solo cyclist blowing an intersection. I did that a lot in my early 20s. Called it threading the needle. Stupid. But for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-21, 01:59 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,920
Posted By Fox Farm

Perhaps but I have to say that my Ritchey gravel...

Perhaps but I have to say that my Ritchey gravel bike, as wonderful as it is, even with some road tires on it (I typically run 700 x 38 Schwable G-One), is not the same as my Orbea Orca road bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-21, 02:18 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 25,148
Posted By Fox Farm

I have been here since 2004. It was a bit more...

I have been here since 2004. It was a bit more fun some years ago with PCad and CampagForLife posting. I get sort of tired of the "what frame should I buy, a Specialized or a Trek..." posts.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,350
Posted By Fox Farm

modify the brightness settings

modify the brightness settings
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,799
Posted By Fox Farm

If a 13 or 14 pound bike is your objective, you...

If a 13 or 14 pound bike is your objective, you could probably find other options. I think that you get charged a premium for the S name. How else do they sponsor those teams and have the S only...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-21, 04:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,497
Posted By Fox Farm

this cracks me up! they really have mannequins...

this cracks me up! they really have mannequins like this?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-21, 05:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,237
Posted By Fox Farm

Buy Assos and cry once. They just are designed...

Buy Assos and cry once. They just are designed and engineered and manufactured better than most others, in my experience. Some of the Rapha stuff is good but I find their one year only warranty...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-21, 02:04 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,824
Posted By Fox Farm

He has gotten a lot stronger in the past few...

He has gotten a lot stronger in the past few years. I try to work with him to improve his cycling skills, particularly descending. I think that he gets it that cycling does not have to be about...
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