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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-05-21, 07:20 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 25,369
Posted By J.Owen

pretty sure when I race its infinite.

pretty sure when I race its infinite.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-02-21, 09:46 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 37,383
Posted By J.Owen

This was probably my biggest mistake of the day....

This was probably my biggest mistake of the day. It was the first race of the day and they were taking their time getting the results posted, and I got impatient. By the time I got to the car,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-02-21, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,397
Posted By J.Owen

I was supposed to be on a little touring...

I was supposed to be on a little touring adventure this week, so I converted my gravel bike to more of a touring rig. Swapped on some Panaracer Gravelking SS in Pansy Blue. Trip was cancelled, so it...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-30-21, 03:52 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 37,383
Posted By J.Owen

Cat 5 story since I feel like the veterans can...

Cat 5 story since I feel like the veterans can commiserate (if you can remember back that far). Been steadily improving and I am just trying to get some time in before requesting my Cat 4 upgrade. I...
Forum: Southeast
02-23-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By J.Owen

Fortunately we're timing this so we have...

Fortunately we're timing this so we have transportation across the CBBT. This should save us a lot of headache.



The trip will not be until closer to the summer when the weather breaks, but I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-23-21, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,397
Posted By J.Owen

2018 CaadX SE

2018 CaadX SE
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-07-21, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,397
Posted By J.Owen

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50921146267_dc...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50921146267_dc34c4d013_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kzJbHH)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-21, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,556
Posted By J.Owen

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50921146267_dc...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50921146267_dc34c4d013_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kzJbHH)
Forum: Southeast
02-02-21, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By J.Owen

Comments/Suggestions on route from Bucks County, PA to Rodanthe, NC (OBX) - South leg

I am planning a trip from Langhorne, Bucks County, PA this summer down to Rodanth, NC on the outer banks. With hopes that the ferries, bridge shuttles, etc. open back up, I plan to cross into NJ and...
Forum: Northeast
02-01-21, 07:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 978
Posted By J.Owen

I actually have a couple options in ocean city,...

I actually have a couple options in ocean city, as well as some of the other towns. At this point I will need to see who’s renting out or not that weekend.

The two night minimum is part of the...
Forum: Northeast
02-01-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 978
Posted By J.Owen

Thanks! Its been something ive wanted to do for...

Thanks! Its been something ive wanted to do for years. Hopefully this is the year.
Forum: Northeast
02-01-21, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 978
Posted By J.Owen

Thank you for this. I actually rode the reverse...

Thank you for this. I actually rode the reverse route from Ocean City inland and around to Bethany last summer so I just reflowed my route. This was obviously backwards and on a Thursday morning as...
Forum: Northeast
02-01-21, 03:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 978
Posted By J.Owen

Thank you for the detailed response. I must have...

Thank you for the detailed response. I must have missed the notification email when you responded, so sorry for the delayed thank you. At this point I believe we will be spending the first night in...
Forum: Northeast
01-14-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,249
Posted By J.Owen

Agreed. As you saw I rode up from Long Lake where...

Agreed. As you saw I rode up from Long Lake where we have a house. Made for a nice change of pace in the middle of the ride.
Forum: Northeast
01-12-21, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,249
Posted By J.Owen

Late to the party here on this one, but if you're...

Late to the party here on this one, but if you're back up that way you should check out the trial to Camp Santanoni. Its the middle part of this ride on the section from Newcomb North. Takes you over...
Forum: Northeast
01-12-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 978
Posted By J.Owen

Comments/Suggestions on route from Bucks County, PA to Rodanthe, NC (OBX)

I am planning a trip from Langhorne, Bucks County, PA this summer down to Rodanth, NC on the outer banks. With hopes that the ferries, bridge shuttles, etc. open back up, I plan to cross into NJ and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-20, 08:38 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 72,301
Posted By J.Owen

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50684863471_db...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50684863471_dbb5dd5907_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kdRb5p)

Following up as another data source. I think i'm roughly 7500 miles in and everything is still running...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-20, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,097
Posted By J.Owen

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50684863471_db...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50684863471_dbb5dd5907_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kdRb5p)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-19, 08:29 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 72,301
Posted By J.Owen

as another data point, roughly 2050 miles of...

as another data point, roughly 2050 miles of training and racing on my Superteam 50mm on standard R13 hubs and no issues to write home about. Might have them checked out over the winter for the hell...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,556
Posted By J.Owen

ha, no worries.

ha, no worries.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-19, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,556
Posted By J.Owen

That would be a Caad13. Those are just the welds...

That would be a Caad13. Those are just the welds on the new tube shapes.



But that's not a CAAD...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-18, 08:27 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 57,383
Posted By J.Owen

Although I don't disagree with this, keep in mind...

Although I don't disagree with this, keep in mind that manufacturers are slicing and dicing this segment even more as time goes on. i.e. Cannondale now has the SuperX/CaadX, and the Topstone, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-18, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,368
Posted By J.Owen

As mentioned above, I have a series 3 with GPS,...

As mentioned above, I have a series 3 with GPS, but it is not my primary computer for cycling. I still use the polar suite with cadence, speed, HR, etc; and do not think the watch can replace a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-18, 07:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,368
Posted By J.Owen

Yes, the strava watch app is capable of tracking...

Yes, the strava watch app is capable of tracking rides including gps speed, altitude, and heart rate. The signal is not as strong and sampling rate is a little slower than a dedicated computer (at...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-29-18, 11:39 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,962
Posted By J.Owen

Part of my reasoning for getting the SE version...

Part of my reasoning for getting the SE version of the CAADX was that it was more gravel oriented. Slighty wider tires, 11-32 cassette and 32/48 chainrings vs the 36/46 on the standard CAADX. Now...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-28-18, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,885,397
Posted By J.Owen

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1814/42209005290_67...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1814/42209005290_67afc66ee0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27iSbJw)

Cannondale CaadX SE. I've definitely been trying to put it through the paces. With the exception of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-21-18, 03:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,276
Posted By J.Owen

Fabric Scoop.

Fabric Scoop.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-13-18, 12:43 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 30,962
Posted By J.Owen

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1814/42209005290_67...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1814/42209005290_67afc66ee0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27iSbJw)

Cannondale CaadX SE. I've definitely been trying to put it through the paces. With the exception of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-18, 02:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,016
Posted By J.Owen

What does race have to do with your beverage...

What does race have to do with your beverage choice?
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
08-02-18, 09:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,006
Posted By J.Owen

What sort of issues? Fit/Fitness or actual issues...

What sort of issues? Fit/Fitness or actual issues with your equipment?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-18, 07:42 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 72,301
Posted By J.Owen

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1780/41953886910_e0...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1780/41953886910_e0f48dc42f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26VjCVL)

Not the best picture, but I have the matte/black superteams in 50mm. As many have said here, I have...
Forum: Northeast
06-04-18, 11:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By J.Owen

I feel like I remember reading the original post....

I feel like I remember reading the original post. Did you ever determine a route or was that already planned?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-18, 01:30 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 33,670
Posted By J.Owen

+1 on the Fabric Saddles. My CaadX came with the...

+1 on the Fabric Saddles. My CaadX came with the Scoop Shallow and i've been thinking of swapping the rest of my bikes over as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-18, 10:09 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 14,183
Posted By J.Owen

I think this is something that is getting lost in...

I think this is something that is getting lost in the LBS or even pushed out by online shops shrinking margins against the brick/mortar. There are plenty of consumables that the LBS could match...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-18, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,097
Posted By J.Owen

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4737/38651380954_db...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4737/38651380954_dbf59a0306_b.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-18, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,028
Posted By J.Owen

I have used ITM products before without issue. No...

I have used ITM products before without issue. No complaints here.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-18, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3,260
Views: 635,421
Posted By J.Owen

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4372/36558466593_99...

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4372/36558466593_99eaf2cba3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XGxGrx)

Just outside of State College, PA from later in the fall. I just found the pic again.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-17, 02:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,283
Posted By J.Owen

This is out of left field, but do you use some...

This is out of left field, but do you use some sort of energy/nutrition mix in your bottles? I've noticed on occasion, that what is left at the tip of the bottle in the rear cage will "spray" in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-17, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,556
Posted By J.Owen

raad.

raad.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-17, 01:20 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,496
Posted By J.Owen

I can't speak specifically for Planet X, but I...

I can't speak specifically for Planet X, but I ride a Ribble, and have contacted them quite a few times regarding parts/questions. They have been nothing but pleasant and helpful, even though i'm a...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-17, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,125
Posted By J.Owen

I have the Wellgo pedals with the red cleats on a...

I have the Wellgo pedals with the red cleats on a winter bike, and have never had any issues.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-17, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,125
Posted By J.Owen

I believe the Wellgo road pedal cleats are Look...

I believe the Wellgo road pedal cleats are Look Delta/ARC compatible, and are still readily available for under $10 a set.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-03-17, 11:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,574
Posted By J.Owen

what about going to the WTB Riddler? You have an...

what about going to the WTB Riddler? You have an option of 37 or 45 would be step toward a gravel/road tire from your Nano's.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,742
Posted By J.Owen

I will second this. Saddles are an obvious...

I will second this. Saddles are an obvious personal preference, but I picked up a new CaadX with a Fabric saddle and am considering swapping all of my bikes over.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-17, 11:11 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 13,790
Posted By J.Owen

I was actually surprised at the quality of the...

I was actually surprised at the quality of the frame and fork. There are some minor items which would improve the fame such as a full carbon fork, but for the cost i find that it is a great value for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 13,790
Posted By J.Owen

Sorry, I can post links yet, but what about...

Sorry, I can post links yet, but what about Ribble in the UK. I have built up a bike using one of their aluminum frame sets and it has been great so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-17, 08:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,193
Posted By J.Owen

I can second these. When I first starting riding...

I can second these. When I first starting riding again I purchased these as a cheap entry back to clipless, with the idea that I would upgrade when they fell apart.

a year of riding later and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-17, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 936,776
Posted By J.Owen

In the past week I have received a frame, bottom...

In the past week I have received a frame, bottom bracket, tape, crankset, headset, and a couple of other miscellaneous items from Merlin. Frame shipped separately from the rest of the items using a...
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