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Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 11,345
Posted By mizer2167

I'm a newer cyclist, but 120 rpm seems impossibly...

I'm a newer cyclist, but 120 rpm seems impossibly fast to maintain for a group ride for any significant duration.

I'm a big guy and my "natural cadence" is somewhere in the 85 rpm range, which...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-21, 09:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,064
Posted By mizer2167

I did 102 km this past weekend for the first time...

I did 102 km this past weekend for the first time since starting cycling.

It was cool and I did not hydrate enough. I was short by over a bottle (I'd only brought two bottles that hold ~600 ml)...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-21, 06:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,523
Posted By mizer2167

Ask 100 people this question and you'll get 110...

Ask 100 people this question and you'll get 110 different answers. A saddle is a very personal choice. What works for me and my anatomy and position won't necessarily work for you.

I'm perhaps...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-21, 12:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,223
Posted By mizer2167

I purchased the 11-28 SRAM, so we'll see how it...

I purchased the 11-28 SRAM, so we'll see how it works out.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-21, 06:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,223
Posted By mizer2167

Taking the front ~half of a Shimano 12-25 and...

Taking the front ~half of a Shimano 12-25 and mixing it with the 11-34 or an 11-30 around the 4th or 5th cog. What you refer to as a "Frankenstein".

I've heard it's possible, but also expensive...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-21, 06:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,223
Posted By mizer2167

The 12-25 wouldn't work with my rear derailer, at...

The 12-25 wouldn't work with my rear derailer, at least based on the literature.

I had not considered the 14-28 as it's missing the 13 tooth cog I ride in quite a bit. I have no real use for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,223
Posted By mizer2167

Can you use the derailer that comes with the...

Can you use the derailer that comes with the 11-34 HG800 without modification using the SRAM PG-1170?

I'm in a very flat area and wish for the 14 and 16 I don't have quite often.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-21, 07:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By mizer2167

I'd probably try to stretch the budget a little...

I'd probably try to stretch the budget a little and get one of the ~2018 Trek Madones they have around ~$4500 in size 58, but I'm partial to the Madone. This is assuming you want an all-rounder...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-21, 10:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,657
Posted By mizer2167

I'm a fair bit heavier at 230 lbs and most of...

I'm a fair bit heavier at 230 lbs and most of that is in my long torso. I'm 6'5" and end up with a lot of weight on my hands w/most seat setbacks, so it amplifies the effect.

I'm fortunate to have...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-21, 06:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,657
Posted By mizer2167

Yes, agree that the lockout capability / 2.0...

Yes, agree that the lockout capability / 2.0 version would be better. I was looking at mechanical Ultegra/105 and the version I rode w/105 had the "1.5" version of Future Shock I believe, which still...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-21, 05:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,657
Posted By mizer2167

I wanted to like the Roubaix and was set to buy...

I wanted to like the Roubaix and was set to buy it, but I couldn't get past the bobbing up and down with each pedal stroke in the short test ride that I took, particularly under acceleration. I'm a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-21, 06:15 PM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 392,393
Posted By mizer2167

Are there any reviews of the LB Falcon Pro AR465...

Are there any reviews of the LB Falcon Pro AR465 yet? I couldn't locate any.

I'm trying to decide between:

a.) AR56
b.) AR46
c.) AR465

Haven't decided on hub, but thinking DT350 as weight...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-10-21, 06:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,147
Posted By mizer2167

When I decided I wanted to get back into cycling...

When I decided I wanted to get back into cycling after a ~15 year break, I bought a Schwinn IC4 and then soon after connected to Rouvy so I could get in a quick workout regularly. That decision, once...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-31-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,192
Posted By mizer2167

I'm a big guy, 6'5" and 107kg and ride a 2005...

I'm a big guy, 6'5" and 107kg and ride a 2005 Trek 5000 62cm.

In ~2000 miles the stock Bontrager rims are cracking at the spokes, but no other weight related issues noted. The stock rims were soft...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 17,481
Posted By mizer2167

Thanks. I see that now. I really liked the...

Thanks. I see that now. I really liked the Tarmac, but it's probably a bit too racey for me, but perhaps it or the Endurace with a stack of spacers and the right stem would be do-able.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-21, 05:44 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 17,481
Posted By mizer2167

I had a chance to try the Trek Domane and...

I had a chance to try the Trek Domane and Specialized Roubaix recently. Initial impressions of the Roubaix Sport left me feeling the flex in front end would take getting used to. The shop said there...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-21, 07:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,547
Posted By mizer2167

Yes, believe I'm set on new wheels and tires. The...

Yes, believe I'm set on new wheels and tires. The more I look at my rear wheel, the more I don't like the cracking at the spokes.

Trying to decide on either a custom built set of aluminum wheels,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-21, 05:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,547
Posted By mizer2167

Yes, I was quite a bit lighter in Feb. 2020, so...

Yes, I was quite a bit lighter in Feb. 2020, so working to get back in shape and looking at cycling to help as it did for me ~16 years ago. At that time, I dropped ~30 lbs. in about 5 months cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-21, 03:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,547
Posted By mizer2167

It's a 3X9, fortunately. I'm 6'5" (62cm frame)...

It's a 3X9, fortunately. I'm 6'5" (62cm frame) and about 238 lbs. right now and I very much appreciate having the triple. That being said I moved from a more hilly section of the country to a flat...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-21, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,547
Posted By mizer2167

2005 Trek 5000 Upgrade path

Afternoon.

I recently took up cycling again after a ~16 year break, starting with a indoor trainer and now progressing back to the road. So, to get back out there, I pulled down and dusted off my...
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