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Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-23, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By XTR

What I'm trying to accomplish here is a setup...

What I'm trying to accomplish here is a setup that can run a 1x setup with a 46 or a 51 cog and not switch to a micro spline freehub body. I think that means running 11 speed Shimano. If I could do...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By XTR

Shimano M9000 shifters compatable with 9100 RD?

Are XTR M9000 shifters compatible with the M9100 rear derailleur? I know it comes down to pull length. I've searched but my search skill cant seem to find the pull on them.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-30-23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,425
Posted By XTR

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,425
Posted By XTR

What's up with the SD Works jersey that Demi...

What's up with the SD Works jersey that Demi Vollering was wearing before she put on yellow? It looks almost like Magilia Ciclamino, but that's a different race. It's not the same color scheme of...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-23-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,028
Posted By XTR

I catch replays on Youtube if I can find them,...

I catch replays on Youtube if I can find them, and I watch Chris Horner. He's got a long way to go before he's as repetitive as Phil Liggett, and I've been listening to him in July longer than a lot...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 584
Posted By XTR

Just a followup as I start the rebuild here. ...

Just a followup as I start the rebuild here. I've been scouring the web for the last yr and I've collected:

a long cage Record rear (it's got one carbon bit but so does the one on the bike now)...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-22, 06:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,442
Posted By XTR

I still ride a Cannondale Delta V frame from '93...

I still ride a Cannondale Delta V frame from '93 from time to time, no issues here.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-22, 06:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By XTR

The Headshock was also a solution to the...

The Headshock was also a solution to the early/mid 90s problems of noodles for tubes in the front. Look at all the after market brake arches that were available at the same time. It was also light...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-22, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 513
Posted By XTR

Rim protector inserts and tire pressures

I've ridden for a long time, raced MTBs a lot back in the 90s, and one problem I've always faced was tire pressure in a MTB. I'm 6'3"+ and even in my leanest when I was racing I weighed 193 in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-22, 07:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By XTR

MTB Tire pressure and inserts/protectors

I've ridden for a long time, raced MTBs a lot back in the 90s, and one problem I've always faced was tire pressure in a MTB. I'm 6'3"+ and even in my leanest when I was racing I weighed 193 in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-22, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 584
Posted By XTR

Campy drivetrain questions/ideas

Background:

I've got an old Colnogo Master that I built up about 15 or so yrs ago with a Campy Record gruppo, and even then I was scouring the WWW to find polished parts because Campy along with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-19, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 982
Posted By XTR

26" tubular rim?

This is one of those ???? moments for me so I thought I'd ask here, maybe the answer is obvious and I'm just missing it.

I came across a set of 26" MTB wheels with 26" Ritchey Superlogic tubular...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-30-19, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,924
Posted By XTR

Direto 2 or Kickr '18

For those who may have used them. There are some factory refirb Kicker '18s out there that are about the same price as a new Elite Direto 2. Which would you get?

I live where there will be snow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-19, 06:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,639
Posted By XTR

I rode my RB-1 for about 15 yrs before the rear...

I rode my RB-1 for about 15 yrs before the rear derailleur finally fell apart back in about 2006 or 7, and 7 speed cogs were getting harder to source, so I built it back up with a 10 speed Ultegra...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,195
Posted By XTR

The groupo is a Carbon 10 speed. It originally...

The groupo is a Carbon 10 speed. It originally had a CF front derailleur that I changed out at some point for a shiny one. The only carbon fiber you see is the little part of the rear mech and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,195
Posted By XTR

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1475_976eb492b350f06a907ee5456c5cb1ecd89ef4df.jpghttps://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1474_85c4397513...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,195
Posted By XTR

My odd Colnago

At least it seems to be odd to me.

Back story is that I bought this frame off of Ebay about 13 or 14 yrs ago. I built it up and it's been in my riding rotation ever since. At the time I had it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-02-19, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
Posted By XTR

The lugs are wrong, but those cable guides on the...

The lugs are wrong, but those cable guides on the top tube look just like the ones on my RB1.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-19, 02:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,242
Posted By XTR

Riding west out of Ogden on 900S going out to the...

Riding west out of Ogden on 900S going out to the gate at the Hill AFB Annex.

34 mile round trip, With the corrections turned on Garmin says 155 ft elevation, and almost all of it is in the little...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-19, 10:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,164
Posted By XTR

I didn't think it was confusing, my apologies. ...

I didn't think it was confusing, my apologies.

to make it somewhat clearer, the whole point of my question is/was:

Is the increased comfort increase running 28s significant enough to justify...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-19, 09:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,164
Posted By XTR

I thought I made the point that the clearances...

I thought I made the point that the clearances were my only real concern. Specifically the clearances with a 28 mounted, and the clearance to get a 28 in and out of the calipers at pressure.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-19, 08:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,164
Posted By XTR

Current clincher rims are made for 25mm tires. ...

Current clincher rims are made for 25mm tires. Putting 28s on them will result in a wider tire profile. The current setup with Ultegra calipers it is tight getting the tires through the brake...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-19, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,164
Posted By XTR

The bike I'm considering it on is an older Focus...

The bike I'm considering it on is an older Focus Izalco 4 Pro, and I've been looking at the front, but the clearance issue is probably in the rear, and I don't think it's there. There isn't a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-19, 04:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,164
Posted By XTR

I toss my bike in the back of the Tahoe pretty...

I toss my bike in the back of the Tahoe pretty regularly, it fits much easier with the wheel off.

Todays ride kind of solved this one in the short term. Hit a piece of metal and ripped open the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-19, 12:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,164
Posted By XTR

I'm running Ultegras. They are tight getting a...

I'm running Ultegras. They are tight getting a 25 in and out with the cam open, havne't looked to see just how close the clearance is in the top. I assumed I'd need to rims because I'm pretty sure...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,164
Posted By XTR

28mm tire question

I've been running 25s on my mt R1850s and it's getting to be time to buy another set of tires. I ride on a lot of chip sealed or just rough tarmac. It is worth the $$ from a comfort standpoint to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-27-18, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By XTR

In my experience New cogs = new chain or you can...

In my experience New cogs = new chain or you can have problems if the chain is worn.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-26-18, 05:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 623
Posted By XTR

Pick a new bike question

Background:
I'm 50+, 6'4" and these days I'm 220#. In racing trim I tiped the scales at about 200. Have been off of all bikes for about 2 yrs and off of MTBs for decades. Long ago I raced all over...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-10-14, 08:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,221
Posted By XTR

Downhill shorts with crash pads for MTBs have...

Downhill shorts with crash pads for MTBs have been around at least since the mid 90s when I used them at Mammoth.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-10-14, 06:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,189
Posted By XTR

There has got to be a good drinking game for the...

There has got to be a good drinking game for the Phil and Paul show

Stamping his Authority - Drink
Dancing on the pedals - Drink
Professional Bicycle Rider - Drink
Doing Damage - Drink...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-10-14, 06:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,516
Posted By XTR

When I first saw the Saxo kit early this yr I...

When I first saw the Saxo kit early this yr I thought they would have to change it for the TdF. I was surprised when I turned on Stage 1 and saw they had not. I don't think it looks bad, but it's...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-14, 09:16 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,593
Posted By XTR

I saw way more crashes on the wet tarmac than on...

I saw way more crashes on the wet tarmac than on the pave. To hot into the turns and washing out or touching wet brakes, getting no response, grabbing more and locking up (I'm betting there was a...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-12, 07:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,430
Posted By XTR

I don't know if you guys are all watching in HD,...

I don't know if you guys are all watching in HD, but that is a huge difference. I'm a motorcycle race fan too and I first noticed the difference in quality with the difference in MotoGP and World...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-05-12, 11:46 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,305
Posted By XTR

I've often wondered if they (P&P) were watching...

I've often wondered if they (P&P) were watching the same race I was; however, the last two yrs coverage of the Philadelphia race has made me thankful to have Phil, Paul and Bob. The collection of...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-21-12, 09:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,749
Posted By XTR

So looking at that lineup, seems Horner is about...

So looking at that lineup, seems Horner is about the only GC candidate they have.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-15-12, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,127
Posted By XTR

Every time I've seen the Sky helmets covered I...

Every time I've seen the Sky helmets covered I also see arm sleeves and hats. It's for temperature control (keeping warm on cold/wet days)
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-15-12, 08:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,813
Posted By XTR

Cav will just head butt Sagan in the first...

Cav will just head butt Sagan in the first sprint, sure, he'll get relegated, but he'll have him intimidated for the rest of the sprint finishes.

All joking aside, the thing that I see that is...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-10-12, 01:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,201
Posted By XTR

Wow, ok, this one and your post below would be...

Wow, ok, this one and your post below would be hard to answer in a BB post.

Part of it is publicity, face it. Go out on the street this afternoon and ask 10 people to name a Pro bicycle race. ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-09-12, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,201
Posted By XTR

I was having a similar discussion in the last...

I was having a similar discussion in the last couple of weeks. I am really glad that the classics have been getting coverage for the last couple of years. I think for me personally I like the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-12-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 829
Posted By XTR

I remember hearing a water bottle number...

I remember hearing a water bottle number somewhere that was like 40,000.

Just using 150 riders at 3/hr = 450/hr

If you figure the peleton uses 450 bottles/hr x 4 hrs/day = 1800/day x 21 days...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-12-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,413
Posted By XTR

First, I think they are the best bike race guys...

First, I think they are the best bike race guys out there, if you watched the Philadelphia race you got a glimpse of how awful it can get; however, Paul and Phil have to fill three to four hours...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-12-11, 01:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,711
Posted By XTR

I'm hoping that the 1:40 means that we will...

I'm hoping that the 1:40 means that we will actually get to see some real attacks in the mountains and not the cover your competition till the last few hundred meters than attack for a few seconds...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-29-11, 10:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,057
Posted By XTR

Really, some people need to find something...

Really, some people need to find something important to worry about, and lord knows if it was Ligget or Roll that said it it's only got about a 50% chance of being correct.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-29-11, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By XTR

As I watched the Criterium International I was reminded again...

... that Phil Ligget's cometary is very much like Bob Ueker's in Major League, it may be fun to listen to, but it probably has nothing to do with what is actually going on. :p
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-29-11, 09:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,385
Posted By XTR

Too many teams have gone with overall black...

Too many teams have gone with overall black looks, or at least on camera they look black. In the peleton you've got to look hard to sort them out.

For watching races and seeing riders the Radio...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-12-11, 02:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 998
Posted By XTR

This doesn't sound right..

BEAVERCREEK TWP. -- A bicyclist is dead Friday night after an accident in Beavercreek Township. Sgt. Andy Worcester of the Ohio State Patrol says the man was coming up a hill on New Germany-Trebein...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-27-11, 09:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,607
Posted By XTR

*DING* And Swingblade, the only way you...

*DING*

And Swingblade, the only way you fail to understand the positive impact of US interest in cycling due to LA, or the millions his foundation has raised for the fight against cancer is...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-27-11, 08:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,160
Posted By XTR

How many former Johan Bruyneel riders have been busted after they left?

I saw a comment made a few yrs ago that JBs guys never get popped but many do after they leave, I don't keep that close a tally so I thought I'd see how many there actually are.

Who can you...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-09, 03:59 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,639
Posted By XTR

Eventually clipping out becomes natural, and...

Eventually clipping out becomes natural, and after you do it for 10 years you will get to look foolish when you ride an old bike with toe straps and you try to rotate your foot out, get tangled and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-09, 03:50 AM
Replies: 587
Views: 23,637
Posted By XTR

This is a red herring. Latest NTSB...

This is a red herring.



Latest NTSB study on Motorcycle Fatalities...
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