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Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,290
Posted By sfrider

It allows running a 2t longer chain since the...

It allows running a 2t longer chain since the maximum slack (at small-small) that the rear cage has to pick up is reduced. This in turn allows use of a 32t or even 34t in the rear; I think for most...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 685
Posted By sfrider

It almost looks like it was damaged at some...

It almost looks like it was damaged at some point. How deep is the rim? Maybe you nicked it with a tire lever?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-23, 12:10 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 13,066
Posted By sfrider

This is pretty lame; to start with they should...

This is pretty lame; to start with they should pick up expedited shipping on the replacement. Yes, it's expensive for something this size, but humans make mistakes and when they do correcting it is...
07-05-23, 04:21 PM
07-05-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 367
Posted By sfrider

Ultegra R8000 hydro brakes - what happened to SM-RT800S rotors?

Has the SM-RT800 been replaced with the SM-CL800? Anyone know if the latter has the right dimensions, in particular thickness? Is it a suitable drop-in substitute? I can't seem to find dimensional...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 11:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,202
Posted By sfrider

You can also put Shimano ED500 pedals on your...

You can also put Shimano ED500 pedals on your bike, it's a wide platform road pedal that accepts 2-hole SPD cleats. Perfect for base training (PZ2), touring, social rides, beginners, etc as MTB...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,249
Posted By sfrider

I think the biggest for me is smart trainers, ERG...

I think the biggest for me is smart trainers, ERG mode and online races. When it's rainy and ugly outside, or I just don't have time for an outdoor ride, I can knock out a workout like 60 min...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,145
Posted By sfrider

Ultegra 160mm brake rotors and resin pads. The...

Ultegra 160mm brake rotors and resin pads. The front brake suddenly started making a scraping racket, like it had sand or dirt in it. Took the wheel off and removed the rotor to clean it with...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-22, 06:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,606
Posted By sfrider

I'd suggest Hammer CBD oil (25mg). It's...

I'd suggest Hammer CBD oil (25mg). It's completely free of THC. You won't notice a thing taking it, other than you fall asleep very easily when physically tired, then sleep really well.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
Posted By sfrider

Just to check the obvious - you did shift gears? ...

Just to check the obvious - you did shift gears? Di2 only sends gear info when you shift.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-22, 01:48 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,674
Posted By sfrider

Same here. The nutella like ones are awesome...

Same here. The nutella like ones are awesome (forget what they call them... hazelnut?).

I did consume a lot of Clif Bars in the 90s though, they were pretty much the go-to at the time. Today...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,211
Posted By sfrider

You mean the troll-roll?

You mean the troll-roll?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-22, 12:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,783
Posted By sfrider

Inspection shouldn't be a problem for domestic...

Inspection shouldn't be a problem for domestic flights. After checking in I take the bike box to the "special items" check-in; they'll open it and look through the contents, then close it up and wrap...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,196
Posted By sfrider

Personally I couldn't see going through the...

Personally I couldn't see going through the hassle of mounting and unmounting tubeless tires every time I need to swap a tube. The whole point of tubeless tires is so you don't get flats, and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-22, 05:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,783
Posted By sfrider

1 - yes, with a TSA approved lock, 2 - yes, 3 -...

1 - yes, with a TSA approved lock, 2 - yes, 3 - yes, 4 - no, 5 - depends on the box

Assume the baggage handlers will run over it with a truck.

For anything other than a true hard "shipping...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-22, 01:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,719
Posted By sfrider

If we're talking money north of $6000-$7000, I'd...

If we're talking money north of $6000-$7000, I'd want to test ride it. Not so much for the groupset since that's a known quantity, but to see how the frame feels, tradeoff between tracking stability...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-22, 11:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,651
Posted By sfrider

I had the same happen about 15 years ago. There...

I had the same happen about 15 years ago. There was a tiny crack in the aluminum rim.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-22, 11:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 26,881
Posted By sfrider

I have a friend who experiences this, in his case...

I have a friend who experiences this, in his case it's ocular migraines. But it could in rare cases be a tumor, blood flow problems, or something else - so the medical center put my friend through...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-22, 01:25 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,199
Posted By sfrider

Lower price Easier tire mounting Lighter...

Lower price
Easier tire mounting
Lighter weight

Of those I wouldn't consider weight to be a significant factor. Ease of mounting is very welcome IMO! Price sensitivity is individual, but who...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-22, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,124
Posted By sfrider

The genuine Boas are IMO more usable than the...

The genuine Boas are IMO more usable than the Sidi version. You release the Boas by pulling them out, after which they stay released and you can just pull off the shoe. The Sidis only release while...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,250
Posted By sfrider

I can ride my C3 all day and regularly do weekend...

I can ride my C3 all day and regularly do weekend rides well more than twice than distance. If I were in the market for another bike #1 on my list of prospects would be the Caledonia 5.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,642
Posted By sfrider

A smoother pedal stroke with a longer power...

A smoother pedal stroke with a longer power delivery is less fatiguing than a brief hard push for each stroke. It lets you produce the same power with less force, only over a longer portion of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 994
Posted By sfrider

I had one for 6-8 months, or so. It capped...

I had one for 6-8 months, or so.

It capped my HR at 180 and never reported anything beyond this; my max is 197 and LT according to Garmin was at the time around 185. It couldn't even get up to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,144
Posted By sfrider

I had to replace mine when the dog chewed up the...

I had to replace mine when the dog chewed up the needle! :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-22, 02:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,144
Posted By sfrider

I have a reminder in my calendar for the first...

I have a reminder in my calendar for the first Saturday each month. During this I at least look over everything, recharge Di2, recharge the Favero Assioma pedals, lube chains, and top off tire...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,296
Posted By sfrider

I got a Karoo 2 in December since I was going to...

I got a Karoo 2 in December since I was going to spend 3 months riding in St Petersburg, FL (which is outstanding for flat, endless base mile riding) - which I was completely unfamiliar with. My...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 03:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,545
Posted By sfrider

This may all just reflect self-selection, in...

This may all just reflect self-selection, in other words people who never find saddle comfort no matter the saddle will never be cross-country or long distance riders.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,545
Posted By sfrider

Absolutely. Especially if combined with a...

Absolutely. Especially if combined with a professional fitting!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-22, 11:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,285
Posted By sfrider

Just go straight to the Specialized S-Works...

Just go straight to the Specialized S-Works Carbon Rib Cage. Don't you ride in the hills around LA? If so, forget stainless cages - 5-10 minutes of descent on even slightly uneven pavement will...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-22, 03:47 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 7,601
Posted By sfrider

I'm super happy with my ENVE SES DB 3.4's, but I...

I'm super happy with my ENVE SES DB 3.4's, but I think if I bought today I'd go hookless. The 303S is appealing, but personally I think if I'm spending that kind of money to begin with, I'd want at...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,151
Posted By sfrider

No need to. Cables are inside the bars, carbon...

No need to. Cables are inside the bars, carbon fiber will never feel cold, and the wide, naked surface is perfectly comfortable to rest hands on. So makes perfect sense to only wrap up slightly...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-22, 07:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,712
Posted By sfrider

Another reason to shave your legs

Ride tubeless. Get a rear puncture. Have sealant spray all over your legs. Spend all evening removing it from your leg hairs. It really sticks!

And I barely have any visible leg hair... I can only...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-22, 04:21 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,455
Posted By sfrider

Looks like they base it on the old trope of...

Looks like they base it on the old trope of age-related max HR.
Which as we all know is complete garbage.
A lot of genetic variation, but HR also falls off faster when someone is fat than fit....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,218
Posted By sfrider

Normal. It will leak a lot less with sealant.

Normal. It will leak a lot less with sealant.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,888
Posted By sfrider

Not sure about 105, but on Ultegra the dead...

Not sure about 105, but on Ultegra the dead travel is adjustable to suit your hands.
01-14-22, 03:31 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 57,727
Posted By sfrider

I'd check the board on the pictures above....

I'd check the board on the pictures above. Soldering castellated modules to PCB pads is IMO a pretty sketchy practice. Fine for a one-off on the bench to experiment, but not exactly production stuff....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,258
Posted By sfrider

The 41 always finds a way.

The 41 always finds a way.
12-29-21, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 404
Posted By sfrider

U2 looks like a PWM switching driver made for...

U2 looks like a PWM switching driver made for exactly this purpose. From the view of the supply it's a pulsing load with high switching currents, so should be thoroughly decoupled, although 0.1µF x2...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,505
Posted By sfrider

At least give flat black frame a shiny clear...

At least give flat black frame a shiny clear coat. It looks like you applied a primer and couldn't be bothered to finish it. Like a cinderblock house where the owner ran out of money before they...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-21, 01:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,263
Posted By sfrider

No, the real "thing" with the Corvette is that...

No, the real "thing" with the Corvette is that it's suitable for use as a daily driver. This is what puts it in a completely different category from the track toys. It's a car for people who will...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-21, 12:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,224
Posted By sfrider

Don't the bars have mount holes underneath for an...

Don't the bars have mount holes underneath for an out-front mount? If I were to actually use a phone I'd get an adhesive Garmin or Wahoo adapter for it and use a plain K-Edge out-front combo mount....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,564
Posted By sfrider

Use your bell to create awareness of your...

Use your bell to create awareness of your presence BEFORE you pass. Even if you're fine riding at their pace behind them, still use it to let them know you're there. A bell is not a command to move...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,656
Posted By sfrider

The junction box doesn't flash or light up at all...

The junction box doesn't flash or light up at all when I shift. So it's probably an error indication. Cable, derailleur, or shifter. The cable as you noted is easily swapped out, but for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-21, 11:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,050
Posted By sfrider

I use a Knog Oi (classic). The large fits 31.8...

I use a Knog Oi (classic). The large fits 31.8 bars easily.

The purpose of a bell is to create awareness of your presence.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-21, 04:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,546
Posted By sfrider

Dress for the daytime temps - a long sleeve fall...

Dress for the daytime temps - a long sleeve fall jersey and knickers will be way too warm for temps in the 70s. Go with summer wear. Then add a light jacket and leg warmers for the start. Maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,814
Posted By sfrider

Better respect the autoritey of the hall monitor!

Better respect the autoritey of the hall monitor!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,193
Posted By sfrider

Oakley makes lots of frames, not just sport ones....

Oakley makes lots of frames, not just sport ones. I have a pair of Oakley photochromic progressives for general wear. They have the same excellent warranty and post-sales support as their sports...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-21, 03:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,132
Posted By sfrider

I'd recommend eating something every 45-60 min,...

I'd recommend eating something every 45-60 min, like a gel or some sports drink depending on what's on offer. Ride at an easy pace. Even if you don't need to, stop and walk a little at the rest...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-21, 03:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,024
Posted By sfrider

Twice. First time was right after leaving and I...

Twice. First time was right after leaving and I went back for it, the second time it wasn't worth the bother to turn around. I just don't have enough accidents for one helmetless ride to be a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-21, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,928
Posted By sfrider

Do you have an existing bike that you've set up...

Do you have an existing bike that you've set up to fit perfectly? If so, use that as a template; measure it and find where the geometry falls for Canyon. I wouldn't recommend buying a first bike...
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