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Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-23, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,349
Posted By bigevil

So the plot thickens (semi). I think I've...

So the plot thickens (semi).

I think I've spent more time than anyone in the world now reading about the various offsets for their threaded chainring options when installing the transmission power...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-21-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,349
Posted By bigevil

SRAM just sent me this, which makes more sense! ...

SRAM just sent me this, which makes more sense!
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1474x322/screenshot_2023_07_21_at_10_47_38_am_590bdca8bce79128f2b7965583dab28ed954c6c7.png
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-23, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,349
Posted By bigevil

Interesting.... how does one measure to confirm?...

Interesting.... how does one measure to confirm? I'm just confused why they'd be different.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-23, 02:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,349
Posted By bigevil

is there a reason why the non power meter XX SL...

is there a reason why the non power meter XX SL Eagle crankset would have a different width/offset needed? [mine currently has the 0mm chainring on it]
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,349
Posted By bigevil

XX SL Eagle Transmission Spacing Question

Ok, this one has my head spinning. SRAM tech geeks please any insight!

I have a brand new 2023 S Works Epic Evo LTD (...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 260
Posted By bigevil

Continental GT 5000 S TR Mounting Bead Line?

Just had these GT 5000 S TRs mounted to new Roval Alpinist CLX II and just looking for the peanut gallery to confirm they're seated correctly. Usually when I mount tubeless tires there's a line right...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-23, 10:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,353
Posted By bigevil

POC Helmet Strap Question

I'm sure there is a massively easy way I'm not able to figure this out, but what does one do with all the slack when tightening the chin straps on this helmet? On mine it just leaves a giant loop...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-06-22, 04:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,986
Posted By bigevil

I'll sell you my checkpoint frame for a bargain!...

I'll sell you my checkpoint frame for a bargain! two birds. Fork is cut very high as I love high stack as well. Its a matte black SL6 in size 54 :-)


Also, I replaced my force crank arms with red...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-06-22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,986
Posted By bigevil

smart! and yup I'm looking at all my components...

smart! and yup I'm looking at all my components now and seeing where I can make big improvements in weight but aside from tires tbh the cost to grams savings is a bit stupid and when the frameset is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-02-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,986
Posted By bigevil

I can shave off about 900 grams for like $1700...

I can shave off about 900 grams for like $1700 but that seems very very bad bang for the buck.the three biggest offenders are my frame, the cassette, and tires atm.
really kicking myself for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-02-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,986
Posted By bigevil

exactly, and hence the thread. looking into...

exactly, and hence the thread.
looking into lightweight frames and was wondering what the best choices aside from the Crux are lol!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-22, 09:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,986
Posted By bigevil

yes and good thought. I made a spreadsheet...

yes and good thought.
I made a spreadsheet today with all my components and can save about 300 grams with swapping bars, crankarms, stem. if I add in lighter tires gets me closer to 435grams which...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,986
Posted By bigevil

I'm running the Roval Terra CLX which to help the...

I'm running the Roval Terra CLX which to help the cause, they're ~1300 grams w/ tape/valves !
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-31-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,986
Posted By bigevil

omg I feel seen

omg I feel seen
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-31-22, 01:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,986
Posted By bigevil

great to know! what is this aforementioned...

great to know! what is this aforementioned setup?!



I do climb quite a bit per mile, and up in the Santa Monica mountains here in LA where I do most of my riding the gravel various incredibly....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-30-22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,986
Posted By bigevil

haha sounds awesome for sure but not certain that...

haha sounds awesome for sure but not certain that checks the lightweight box
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-29-22, 08:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,986
Posted By bigevil

I guess my definition of chunk is different. I...

I guess my definition of chunk is different. I def hit pretty loose and rocky **** frequently. Just not trying to rip crazy single track at 30mph!
I did the wafer on this bike and it was great but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-29-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,986
Posted By bigevil

That "Perfect" Gravel Bike

I know the "perfect" bike doesn't exist since with all areas of cycling there's always a tradeoff between weight, aero, and in gravel what I'd call confidence/comfort.


Figured I could use the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-21-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 996
Posted By bigevil

compared with the new quarq this am! seems...

compared with the new quarq this am!
seems likely it was the old quarq
hopefully this stays
...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
10-20-22, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 996
Posted By bigevil

Kickr and Quarq Discrepancies

I'll keep it brief/easy
I've had a Kickr V5 and a Quarq DFour that I use for all my indoor training rides working perfectly the last year and a half. (typically within 1-2% of each other, on major...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-09-22, 09:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By bigevil

I do indeed believe as the mount I have says it’s...

I do indeed believe as the mount I have says it’s compatible with the Elite stems, not sure that's the issue. here it is Blendr mount...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-09-22, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By bigevil

Trek FX Sport 4 Carbon Blendr Compatibility

Hola all
My wife has a 2021 Trek Fx Sport 4 Carbon we bought during the pandemic which she loves.
it was purchased brand new from a Trek Retailer store here and never modified aside from throwing a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-21, 07:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,003
Posted By bigevil

S works has better carbon and saves some grams...

S works has better carbon and saves some grams but is over $2k more. Also (if it matters) no mechanical routing option. Most importantly I just prefer the color I got over any others even at any...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-21, 07:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,003
Posted By bigevil

the 15% off online isn't valid on bikes sadly....

the 15% off online isn't valid on bikes sadly. but it's great for saddles, bars, and other components.
that said finding things in stock was much harder than chasing the best price. ultimately I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-21, 06:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,003
Posted By bigevil

Now we just ride and have fun smiling 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Now we just ride and have fun smiling 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-21, 12:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,003
Posted By bigevil

lmfao smashing PRs all last weekend. it's very...

lmfao smashing PRs all last weekend. it's very fun to ride!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,003
Posted By bigevil

here she is!! came out to bit over 16 lbs...

here she is!!
came out to bit over 16 lbs (imagining had i gone red I might have gotten in under 16 but to start this is great!)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-21, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,511
Posted By bigevil

bumping this as I've now run-into the same...

bumping this as I've now run-into the same problem. I've got a 2020 Checkpoint with the seat mast cap (...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-21, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,827
Posted By bigevil

good looking out! will check those if I end up...

good looking out! will check those if I end up hating the Hunts. I also have a chance to buy a friends Enve SES 3.4 w/ CK hubs a pretty great price so that's a great backup. Hoping to get these damn...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,147
Posted By bigevil

yea the RH I returned btw, now theres a set of...

yea the RH I returned btw,
now theres a set of 40mm knobbies since this bike is for gravel now. and the Pro 3V are 35mm depth so not hugely aero, but yes. salespeople suck

looks better btw ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-21, 12:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,003
Posted By bigevil

well, it took a bunch of hunting/sourcing and...

well, it took a bunch of hunting/sourcing and diligence but she comes tomorrow!

came out to $8800 which is basically the same price as the pro w/ taxes would have been at the specialized store...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-21, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,827
Posted By bigevil

awesome, yea I basically narrowed it down to the...

awesome, yea I basically narrowed it down to the Hunt 35 Aero or the Enve SES 3.4
will be running either or tubeless with 28/29/30 for climbing. shall report back!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-21, 11:30 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,147
Posted By bigevil

funny update. after all of this, I ended up...

funny update.

after all of this, I ended up returning the Pro37s, getting Pro 3vs with GR2 team issue setup tubeless. Checkpoint becomes a dedicated Gravel bike
went with Aethos for tarmac
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-21, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,827
Posted By bigevil

Bought the hunt 35 Aeros cause they’re best of...

Bought the hunt 35 Aeros cause they’re best of all worlds. With 60 day return I figure that’ll give me time to check my other options or maybe fall In love with em!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,827
Posted By bigevil

Aethos Wheels.......

finishing my new Aethos build next week. The ideal was take a base model and turn it into something like an expert/s works hybrid. [regular frame, force etap w quarq, s works stem/bars, dura ace...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-21, 10:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,003
Posted By bigevil

Pending stock avail I’m gonna grab the frameset...

Pending stock avail I’m gonna grab the frameset and build it up from there. I love this damn bike

it comes out quite close after all the upgrades I wanted to make (~$1k) and I’ll likely get her...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,003
Posted By bigevil

fwiw this is my exact thinking atm. grab the...

fwiw this is my exact thinking atm. grab the comp, and when new di2 launches upgrade everything to that. in the meantime upgrade the stem, saddle, bars, to s-works spec (or some dope enve/zipp...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,003
Posted By bigevil

Aethos options and questions

ok ok bear with me my friends. any help in advance is epic and appreciated!

Worked hard AF this year so for my bday treating myself to a great climbing/fun road bike.
As I have a Checkpoint for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,873
Posted By bigevil

well, heres a quick update FWIW with no data...

well, heres a quick update
FWIW with no data other than 3 weekend and some good distance on the Rene Hersh 44s with psi from 35-45, I switched to to 32mm GT5000 TL this past weekend and must say I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,873
Posted By bigevil

fwiw I'm def potentially not even experienced...

fwiw I'm def potentially not even experienced enough to know the real difference of any of these yet. But I did just spend a small fortune on the wheels and just want to make sure the tires I throw...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,873
Posted By bigevil

​​​​​​That's a great idea, I mean may as well try...

​​​​​​That's a great idea, I mean may as well try em for a month at different PSIs on all my typical rides and see how they fare. That said I did my usual ride yesterday and felt not only was the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-21, 08:51 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,147
Posted By bigevil

regarding the tire width, check this from Rene...

regarding the tire width, check this from Rene Herse interesting thoughts (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/1227771-tire-width-myths.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,873
Posted By bigevil

Tire Width Myths

https://www.renehersecycles.com/bq-tire-test-results/

Pretty interesting read.

This comes after a long (and friendly) debate with my local Trek store manager. After throwing Aeolus Pro 37s on...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-21, 07:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,147
Posted By bigevil

yup. pro3v are slightly heavier (like slightly)...

yup. pro3v are slightly heavier (like slightly) but I LOVE this damn hub on the Pro 37s. It's so quiet and insanely smooth. fwiw even when enquiring for gravel Trek said go with Pro 37s over the Pro...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-21, 06:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,147
Posted By bigevil

Thx! Can’t wait to try them with 32s ! The...

Thx! Can’t wait to try them with 32s ! The bontrager strips do add weight BUT made going tubeless a freaking breeze
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,147
Posted By bigevil

yea, I'm thinking Conti 5000 look about right,...

yea, I'm thinking Conti 5000 look about right, I'll throw 32s on since the streets in LA are absolutely horrific and I'm not confident enough on this setup to run anything smaller yet! Will report...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-21, 09:04 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,147
Posted By bigevil

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Yea the fiancé took a 5 min spin and...

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Yea the fiancé took a 5 min spin and said “yes, yes.... much much faster. Much” but she’s just trolling all of us.

am I a total idiot listening to the trek guy on 44s for road ?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,147
Posted By bigevil

haha yes reflection! there's a frame plug in...

haha yes reflection! there's a frame plug in there and it has a clear protective cover Trek uses so it reflects light weirdly.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-21, 06:30 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,147
Posted By bigevil

Good to know! and yes I'm likely destined for an...

Good to know! and yes I'm likely destined for an Aethos or Tarmac I imagine in the next year or so.
Until then I wanna ride lots and lots of road on these wheels and see which tires/PSIs work best...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-21, 05:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,147
Posted By bigevil

well I ended up throwing the Aeolus Pro 37s on....

well I ended up throwing the Aeolus Pro 37s on. They had em in stock and I loved the quick ride I took on them so I bought on the spot. The hub alone was worth the upgrade as it doesn't make a...
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