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Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-22, 06:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,373
Posted By helmet4000

I had the Sprint Allez 2022, but sold it. It...

I had the Sprint Allez 2022, but sold it. It wasn't horrible.

Truth be told, my 2010 Cervelo S1 (aluminum frame) is much faster. With some tubeless tires I don't notice any compliance difference....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,419,070
Posted By helmet4000

Got a deal at dealer cost, looking for one for 11 months

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2020 New old stock. 52/36 - 11/29t Campagnolo Centaur, will replace stock wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 927
Posted By helmet4000

New tubeless version of Conti tires next year

Continental will finally release tubeless versions of Grand Prix 4 Season and Gatorskin tires.

Source: Continental sales rep
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-22, 08:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,072
Posted By helmet4000

i guess this shows the extent to which scientists...

i guess this shows the extent to which scientists and riders might go looking for new advantages in the attainment of higher speeds -- too weird not to post
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-22, 01:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,072
Posted By helmet4000

Aerodynamic Gel applied to the body?

Saw it in lengthy scientific paper on cycling aerodynamics.

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-22, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 764
Posted By helmet4000

Cycling Aerodynamics in 1914 Germany

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Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-22, 09:45 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,037
Posted By helmet4000

16 year old Lance Armstrong on Kestrel

Here is a still from a video of Lance Armstrong in 1989, age 16, riding what appears to be a Kestrel (Talon?) Certainly a brand with roots in Triathlon community....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-22, 10:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,373
Posted By helmet4000

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Did get 53/39t and 11-32t cassette installed today but not reflected in pic. Also...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,373
Posted By helmet4000

I've had mine for a couple of weeks. I got the...

I've had mine for a couple of weeks. I got the Black one. First thing I did was upgrade the wheelset DT SWISS 470 to Roval C38 and install tubeless tires (Vittoria Rubino). The bike is a machine that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-22, 08:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,387
Posted By helmet4000

dummy i am ....the used one has zipp 303s

dummy i am ....the used one has zipp 303s
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-22, 08:01 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,387
Posted By helmet4000

Upside Down Pricing

In a sign of the times. The Pro's Closet is selling a Giant TCR Advanced 2 PC for $2,999....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-21, 01:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,189
Posted By helmet4000

That looks amazing

That looks amazing
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-21, 09:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,189
Posted By helmet4000

Yes the Trek Emonda ALR seemed to respond well to...

Yes the Trek Emonda ALR seemed to respond well to deep wheels. It was comfortable too (compliant). Mine was Red, looked hot.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-21, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,189
Posted By helmet4000

What Bike Brand / Model Impressed you the Most

I've owned a few bikes and trying to figure out my impressions.


Tarmac seems to be my favorite. 2010 Specialized Pro and 2011 and 2014 SL3 and SL4. Those are amazing and well engineered bikes....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-21, 06:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,775
Posted By helmet4000

Did you end up getting one or the other? I was...

Did you end up getting one or the other? I was looking at an Aria (aero bike), Paris is more of an endurance geometry, I thought.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,256
Posted By helmet4000

Saw this severing of Specialized's ties with a LBS

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Such a strange business practice...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-21, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,483
Posted By helmet4000

I think their inventory is now as you would...

I think their inventory is now as you would expect. Did find what I think could give the Kestrel a run for its a money -- a 2008 Cervelo Soloist (aluminum). Have hit many PBs on it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By helmet4000

Will stay on the lookout for any deals.

Will stay on the lookout for any deals.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-21, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By helmet4000

any recommendations on aero bars?

any recommendations on aero bars?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-21, 09:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By helmet4000

Inexpensive Aero Bike

I wanted an aero bike, but they are quite pricey. I found a 2008 Cervelo Soloist (with an aluminum frame) on the pro's closet for $999. The bike had a SRAM Force 10-speed full groupset---something I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-21, 08:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,483
Posted By helmet4000

Gave me a full refund. Good online place.

Gave me a full refund. Good online place.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-21, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,483
Posted By helmet4000

I read that the "tap test" is nowhere near...

I read that the "tap test" is nowhere near perfect as noted above. But I don't want to take a chance. It is a Kestrel Talon with a 53/39 crankset so it would be ridden at high speeds and I don't want...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,483
Posted By helmet4000

Carbon Fiber Damage?

Bought a NOS Kestrel Talon (nice SRAM rival). Probably 2010/2011 era. Was otherwise new in original Kestrel box, not sure if damaged during shipping. Have not ridden. Damage to seat stay. I tapped a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-21, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By helmet4000

Yup, 10-speed cassette, 11/25t current want to...

Yup, 10-speed cassette, 11/25t current want to use 11/26t 10-speed cassette.

Thanks for your advice and help.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-21, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By helmet4000

By "detect" I meant the one extra cog. Thanks for...

By "detect" I meant the one extra cog. Thanks for the information, greatly appreciated.

“cog” should have been “tooth” — I caused much confusion sorry. Hi
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-21, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By helmet4000

DI2 7970 Question about Cassette Change

I just got a bike with 10-speed di2 (7970 version) and it has an 11-25t cassette. This is my first time with electronic shifting and I do love it. If I were to install a 11-26t (one extra tooth on...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,206,838
Posted By helmet4000

Cobbled together from Motobecane and Kestrel Parts

BikeIsland (a website that seems to re-sell returned BD bikes) had a listing for a Motobecane Le Champion SL that had its SRAM RED etap drive train removed and no handlebars. It did have DT Swiss...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 12:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,754
Posted By helmet4000

Looking through what types of suits Specialized...

Looking through what types of suits Specialized is involved in, this is a rare one. Another person sued in 2013 for gender discrimination, seems Specialized appealed one court saying the arbitration...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-20, 12:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,754
Posted By helmet4000

I read lawsuits all the time. Couple that being a...

I read lawsuits all the time. Couple that being a cyclist and thinking of all the times I heard this or that about Spesh.

EEOC is vastly under-resourced, having seen a relative go through their...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-20, 06:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,754
Posted By helmet4000

It sounds like they cited COVID for the layoff. I...

It sounds like they cited COVID for the layoff. I read the actual complaint not just the BRAIN article which is where the details are listed—it is a 59 page complaint. Likely significant...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,754
Posted By helmet4000

BRAIN actually reported it, I routinely use PACER...

BRAIN actually reported it, I routinely use PACER so I pulled up the suit to read it myself. Ick, if true. Especially the alleged abuse of HR database to give the CEO contact info.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,754
Posted By helmet4000

Looks to me, if the allegations are correct, then...

Looks to me, if the allegations are correct, then Specialized is hobbling its own business objectives.

The lawsuit is interesting because it provides insight to the inner-workings of a major...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-20, 12:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,754
Posted By helmet4000

It was also alleged that Mike Sinyard decided to...

It was also alleged that Mike Sinyard decided to invite a 20-something junior staffer to Burning Man, though Specialized has not business activities at the festival and that Sinyard knew the female...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-20, 10:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,754
Posted By helmet4000

How a major mfg allegedly thinks of customers and price points...

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Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,754
Posted By helmet4000

Was reading through a lawsuit, alleges gender discrimination at Specialized

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Wouldn't want to be a woman working there. If the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-20, 10:49 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 12,833
Posted By helmet4000

I was trading stories with other professors in my...

I was trading stories with other professors in my department and we determined one of our students had 32 different grandparents and they always died on exam dates.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,664
Posted By helmet4000

What keeps time better my $20 Casio or an $80,000...

What keeps time better my $20 Casio or an $80,000 Piaget?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 15,664
Posted By helmet4000

Price gouging is a practice when the demand curve...

Price gouging is a practice when the demand curve is less elastic (demand is not as sensitive to price). Trump put in tariffs right when demand for bicycles exploded due to the lockdown and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-20, 08:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,721
Posted By helmet4000

Just bought an aluminum bike from Bikes Direct...

Just bought an aluminum bike from Bikes Direct for winter rides (snow, salt, etc.). I put 25mm tires on it and some lighter wheels I had lying around. I don't stay out as long in the winter (today...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,791
Posted By helmet4000

They must have bought a ton of those. I don't...

They must have bought a ton of those. I don't have any real problem with it. I have other stuff laying around if I ever tire of it.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-20, 08:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,791
Posted By helmet4000

I guess it depends on the part of the state -- by...

I guess it depends on the part of the state -- by the ocean not so much but i live further inland just outside of NYC near Watchung Mtns and there are some short steep climbs as well as some longer...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-20, 10:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,791
Posted By helmet4000

That's an interesting setup. So far mine is...

That's an interesting setup. So far mine is working well. I just purchased some 50mm carbon wheels to replace the Mavics and try to attain a little aero boost. Prime RR-50 V3 from Wiggle/Chain...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,791
Posted By helmet4000

This formula seems right 53/39 and 11/34

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I ordered a new bike from BD's...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-20, 08:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,431
Posted By helmet4000

I have the SL3 --the Ebay gods were very nice,...

I have the SL3 --the Ebay gods were very nice, $850, Dura Ace Saxo Bank 2011 bike. Stiff as hell, 15lbs. May have belonged to the stereotypical "dentist" -- There is something special about the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-20, 08:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,431
Posted By helmet4000

Power Output vs. Bikes

I was interested to see if there was any statistical advantage to different bikes. I picked a one-half mile flat section with a -1% grade that runs in front of the Thomas Edison museum in NJ. Strava...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,419,070
Posted By helmet4000

S-Works Tarmac SL3

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I snagged this on Ebay in the dark winter months for $850. It is a 2011 model. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,419,070
Posted By helmet4000

Ebay Find...$871, 2011 SL3, Saxo Bank team bike...

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I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy. I'm way out-of-shape. But when you have a bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-19, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,311
Posted By helmet4000

The Oval parts are fine with me. I will wear them...

The Oval parts are fine with me. I will wear them out. My LBS did notice the front brake has some damage that will compromise it over time so I will probably look for a pair of 105 brakes to replace...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-19, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,311
Posted By helmet4000

It was a hair under 18lbs with the Dura Ace...

It was a hair under 18lbs with the Dura Ace wheels and the saddle. It fits perfectly though as my belly gets smaller I can flip the stem and go down some spacers.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-19, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,311
Posted By helmet4000

2018 Kestrel Talon X

I just assembed a 2018 Kestrel Talon X I purchased from EBay. Previously I purchased an NOS 2010 Kestrel Talon with SRAM Force components. The bike was so impressive, I wanted to try a Talon X (new...
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