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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-12-23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,285
Posted By VaMoots

LOL so I guess all the people saying they have...

LOL so I guess all the people saying they have this issue, including on Treks own website, and now Trek is on version 4 of this version IsoSpeed because of these issues is made up? LOL. Right. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-12-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 34,161
Posted By VaMoots

Which is 285 Lbs

Which is 285 Lbs
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-12-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By VaMoots

As a Clydesdale I'm not interested in carbon...

As a Clydesdale I'm not interested in carbon bars. Plus I need a 46 "-) Zinn has them.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-12-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,264
Posted By VaMoots

Where are you located?

Where are you located?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-23, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By VaMoots

Sounds like he has either the shop employee or...

Sounds like he has either the shop employee or veterans discount at Specialized. Vet's discount on new bikes is around 20% on most, more on others.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By VaMoots

No it isn't. Discs and wider tires are not the...

No it isn't. Discs and wider tires are not the future they are the present as is electric shifting. I started with fiction down tube shifters and love all of these things. The Tarmac with 105 Di2...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-11-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,285
Posted By VaMoots

You have a much bigger concern with the new...

You have a much bigger concern with the new Domane in that many people have issues with the rear speed squeaking loudly and seatpost slipping. A Clyde is even more likely to have these issues. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,885
Posted By VaMoots

This is a really old thread but I owned one of...

This is a really old thread but I owned one of those bikes and bought it from Frank at IT&B. I was in the Marines at the time at Pearl Harbor. Rode it all over Oahu up and down those mountains.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,118
Posted By VaMoots

Latest on Wahoo Speedplay lateral issues?

Has anyone heard if this has been fixed? i.e. Wahoo Speedplay axles moving laterally back and forth? I just got back into road cycling after having knee issues and was planning on going back to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-21, 10:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,178
Posted By VaMoots

I'm glad I saw this after searching. I'm looking...

I'm glad I saw this after searching. I'm looking at a Revolt Advanced 2 and the shop tells me I need an XL. I'm 6'2" but have a 32 inch inseam and I think the XL will be too big. They have it in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-14, 06:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,636
Posted By VaMoots

Pretty sure you can run one of these and run an...

Pretty sure you can run one of these and run an Ultegra crank without one of those awful adapters. I run one on my Specialized bike. It's also a better bottom bracket than the standard Spesh model....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-14, 06:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,636
Posted By VaMoots

Defrauded? Really? Are they lying about the...

Defrauded? Really? Are they lying about the specs? Then no fraud is involved.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-14, 06:36 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 81,609
Posted By VaMoots

I ride the same with no issues. Amusing to read...

I ride the same with no issues. Amusing to read the expected and usual comments about "good cyclists" wouldn't ride this combo etc. Pfft. I can spin up an hill and ride in the flats and in a pace...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-14, 06:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,658
Posted By VaMoots

I've found the Gatorskin Hardshells to be much...

I've found the Gatorskin Hardshells to be much more puncture resistant.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-14, 06:28 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,662
Posted By VaMoots

Apparently. It's not like there are a lot of...

Apparently. It's not like there are a lot of other options. I'm looking at the Mio's right now.

I'm surprised nobody has posted DC Rainmakers article on how Garmin devices measure calories.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-14, 06:23 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,662
Posted By VaMoots

What? All these people are just making it up? ...

What? All these people are just making it up? Then you cite the Edge 1000 which was a disaster when it was released, which Garmin knew, and is only marginally better now? Saying that 9 out of 10...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-14, 06:20 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,662
Posted By VaMoots

Lucky? To get something we paid for many years...

Lucky? To get something we paid for many years after it was developed at massive cost? Puh-lease.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-14, 06:19 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,662
Posted By VaMoots

Besides the childish attitude of trying to wind...

Besides the childish attitude of trying to wind people up I seriously doubt you have any of the experience you speak of. if you did or if you knew anything about Garmin you would know their quality...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-14, 06:16 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,662
Posted By VaMoots

Couldn't agree more. I've had three Garmin...

Couldn't agree more. I've had three Garmin devices and will never have another.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-14, 04:36 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,648
Posted By VaMoots

You really need to do a little more research...

You really need to do a little more research before posting.
First there are no universal "chargers" and micro usb, which didn't initially have a charging function at all, certainly isn't one. Look...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-14, 04:32 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,648
Posted By VaMoots

Apple had the same cable for 13 years they they...

Apple had the same cable for 13 years they they changed it to remove unneeded features like FireWire pins and added more
functionality and created a connector that allowed for thinner devices at...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-14, 04:29 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,648
Posted By VaMoots

Who said anything about buying it as a fashion...

Who said anything about buying it as a fashion accessory? Apple sure isn't. Yes they are making it look good but they are marketing it based on what it does while looking good.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-14, 04:28 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,648
Posted By VaMoots

Heh, yeah you can get a piece of crap usb cable...

Heh, yeah you can get a piece of crap usb cable for that much that might or might not work and won't last long and still won't have anywhere near the functionality of a lightning cable. If that's the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-14, 01:31 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,648
Posted By VaMoots

You can find tons of adapters and cables on...

You can find tons of adapters and cables on Amazon for Apple devices at a low cost and certainly equivalent in price to a high quality micro-usb cable. Most of the cost for lightning cables is from...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-14, 01:29 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,648
Posted By VaMoots

Micro-usb sucks and does not have anywhere near...

Micro-usb sucks and does not have anywhere near the functionality, reliability or charing capability of the original 30 pin connector or the current lightning connector.

Boom!...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-14, 01:25 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,648
Posted By VaMoots

Thats what people who didn't know anything said...

Thats what people who didn't know anything said about;
1) The Mac
2) The iPod
3) The iPhone
4) The iPad
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-14-14, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,243
Posted By VaMoots

170 is not unusual and Spesh has made a 168 in...

170 is not unusual and Spesh has made a 168 in some models for at least a couple years now.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-14, 08:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,828
Posted By VaMoots

It really made that much difference. I had a 90...

It really made that much difference. I had a 90 stem and anything shorter would have screwed up handing and longer would have been too long. I used a fitter that I have used on several bikes who is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-14, 09:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,828
Posted By VaMoots

It is a bummer about Giant sizing because I would...

It is a bummer about Giant sizing because I would have bought a new one to get the latest Ultegra. I'm sure they do the sizing this way to save money. Fwere sizes lower cost to make.
Yes my hands...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-14, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,828
Posted By VaMoots

There is no difference in the frame between 2012...

There is no difference in the frame between 2012 and 2013. 2012 is when they came up with the latest design. I suppose it is possible there were some minor changes from things they learned from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-12, 02:03 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 16,543
Posted By VaMoots

Titanium doesn't suck. That particular bolt you...

Titanium doesn't suck. That particular bolt you used does.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-20-12, 09:04 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,494
Posted By VaMoots

For me it's a symptom of having a size 48 wide...

For me it's a symptom of having a size 48 wide foot with a pedal the size of a walnut. I use Sidi's btw so it's not the shoe.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-12, 06:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

Got it today! Loving it so far. ...

Got it today! Loving it so far.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/P220SAO/0c3df3a1.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/P220SAO/3bde2191.jpg

This bike has an amazing ride. Very...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-10-12, 04:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

Yeah same frame but with SRAM Force. I've owned...

Yeah same frame but with SRAM Force. I've owned Shimano for 30 years and never used SRAM so didn't see a reason to go with the higher end bike. It sure is a nice frame. Very stiff, corners like...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-12, 11:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

Was it a 2012 bike? Looks like they come with...

Was it a 2012 bike? Looks like they come with 23mm Giant tires. But I'm putting 25c Contis on it. I use a Brooks B17 on my Moots. If this saddle doesn't work for me I will need to have something...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-12, 01:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

So I decided on the Defy Advanced 2 for $2595...

So I decided on the Defy Advanced 2 for $2595 instead of $3050 retail. I would have to get the Roubaix SL 3 Pro at $800 or so more to get the same level of stiffness and component level. Plus I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-12, 01:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

I tested a number of bikes but narrowed it down...

I tested a number of bikes but narrowed it down to these two. Plus I've been riding high end road bikes since the late 70's. Trek geometry never really worked for me although I've owned a few in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-12, 10:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

Sadly I am in Phoenix but go to California a...

Sadly I am in Phoenix but go to California a couple times a month to ride. I'm too old fashioned and too cheap for the carbon wheels. I don't mind spending a lot on the overall bike but that much...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-12, 09:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

If I go with the Giant, which seems likely, this...

If I go with the Giant, which seems likely, this is the one I will buy. My dealer is offering it to me for $2695. Retail is $3050.
I might try those wheels for awhile or maybe just go straight...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-12, 09:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

I did think maybe the Tarmac but I want a higher...

I did think maybe the Tarmac but I want a higher rise head tube. Since I'm riding the Roubaix again today I'll also ride a Tarmac. My bother has a tarmac and a Roubix and prefers the Roubaix. He...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-12, 09:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

The thing that bugs me about the Roubaix is that...

The thing that bugs me about the Roubaix is that I found the SL 3 to be significantly stiffer but also costlier. Then there is a regular bottom bracket SL 3 and a Pro bottom bracket which is the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-12, 09:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

I will. Here's my Moots. Pretty much a magic...

I will. Here's my Moots. Pretty much a magic carpet ride bike and surprisingly stiff for a 59cm and someone as big as me.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/P220SAO/4a349cd6.jpg
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-12, 08:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

Why.

Why.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-12, 08:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

Not very interested in Cervelo. They were just...

Not very interested in Cervelo. They were just sold and it seems like you hear about them breaking a lot. Breaking is anecdotal and maybe just what I have heard. They do look cool.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-12, 09:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

I'm surprised I didn't mention it but I'm 6'3"...

I'm surprised I didn't mention it but I'm 6'3" 260 lbs. My dealer is offering the Defy Advanced 2 with Ultega for $2695, retail is $3050. An SL3 Roubaix would be significantly more. Cost isn't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-12, 08:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,835
Posted By VaMoots

Giant Defy Advanced or Roubaix SL 3 for Clydesdale?

I'm a 52 year old long time roadie. I've owned just about everything out there except no carbon since the Trek 2500 jn 1988 or so. Currently I am riding an 11 year old Moots VaMoots in 59cm which I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-08-12, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,581
Posted By VaMoots

You don't need 36 spoke. 32 is fine. I'm 260. ...

You don't need 36 spoke. 32 is fine. I'm 260. I prefer the Deep V's and I see alot of people going this way. I've ridden Mavics for 30+ years and I find their current quality is lacking. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-06-12, 10:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,323
Posted By VaMoots

I found the DT Swiss rims to be noticeably softer...

I found the DT Swiss rims to be noticeably softer that the Deep Vs I ended up getting. So far they have been bombproof rims. I'm 6'3, 270.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-06-12, 10:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,323
Posted By VaMoots

That article was awful. They asked what...

That article was awful. They asked what manufacturers what wheels heavy riders should use and most of them recommended silly light wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,885
Posted By VaMoots

Here is a nice picture of one. Were there really...

Here is a nice picture of one. Were there really 50 of these made? I thought it was a handful. I rode mine all over Hawaii and kept it spotlessly clean. That C-Record was like jewelry. I sold it...
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