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Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-23, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27,297
Views: 17,984,836
Posted By Jrasero

I think you can just squeeze one in but I never...

I think you can just squeeze one in but I never ride with the full size bottle on the seat tube just incase the the bottle popped out and hit the top tube. IMO 49cm was the the right size for me...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-23, 11:15 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,643
Posted By Jrasero

an insane request

an insane request
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,399
Posted By Jrasero

They are probably the best known for documenting...

They are probably the best known for documenting any kind of defect or damage to the bike. I have had some friends buy bikes off TPC and on the photos they should minor damaged and when they got the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,920
Posted By Jrasero

Got my EliteWheels Drive 50D the other day and...

Got my EliteWheels Drive 50D the other day and went on a ride over the weekend and man for $1000 shipped these are really great. I still think the 2023 Winspace Hypers are some of the best wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 27,297
Views: 17,984,836
Posted By Jrasero

Sold my Winspace T1500 frameset and the Hunt...

Sold my Winspace T1500 frameset and the Hunt Wheelset and got an Specialized Aethos with some EliteWheels Drive 50D
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 6,346
Posted By Jrasero

I 100% agree. It hasn't stopped me into buying...

I 100% agree. It hasn't stopped me into buying into the aero marketing buzz, but yeah in real world scenarios aero IMO doesn't matter as much especially as a smaller rider. On a shallow light...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-23, 11:46 AM
Replies: 691
Views: 135,196
Posted By Jrasero

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2022 Winspace T1500 Disc. Mix of Force and Rival AXS. Hunt 65 Aero Wheels
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 27,297
Views: 17,984,836
Posted By Jrasero

2022 Last Gen Scott Foil RC mix of Red Force...

2022 Last Gen Scott Foil RC mix of Red Force Rival
2022 Winspace T1500 Disc mix of Force Rival
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 12,050
Posted By Jrasero

in a vacuum indefinitely but it depends on the...

in a vacuum indefinitely but it depends on the environment, use, and any impacts. Things like UV, heat, and impact probably are the biggest factors in keeping a carbon bike 100%.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,571
Posted By Jrasero

Zipp name ok, $1300 great, but 1500g for a carbon...

Zipp name ok, $1300 great, but 1500g for a carbon wheelset is nothing special.

Again if the Zipp name and I will say LBS warranty and CS matter to you then yeah at $1300 these are fine for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-23, 03:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,571
Posted By Jrasero

I agree. I always downvoted for this but hookless...

I agree. I always downvoted for this but hookless is crap. In essence yeah the wheels are indeed lighter but once you account for valves, sealant, and the heavy ass tubeless tires, a hookless...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,450
Posted By Jrasero

This kind of stuff has been reviewed at nauseum...

This kind of stuff has been reviewed at nauseum at places at GCN, where they compare super bikes to older bikes and the older bikes are always marginally slower, but the big take away isn't which...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,450
Posted By Jrasero

I think you are touching on a good point in that...

I think you are touching on a good point in that you could post graph charts and some equation on how "Y" will make you "X" faster and it's always all about aero or nothing baby lol but I think there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,450
Posted By Jrasero

He could "save" the $500 or just save up more,...

He could "save" the $500 or just save up more, but again we are prescribing OP something without context or the full story. I am not promoting spending just for the hell of it but OP I think said...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 10,450
Posted By Jrasero

I have the previous HUNT Aero Light Disc Wheelset...

I have the previous HUNT Aero Light Disc Wheelset but these are 28mm and 1469g and I love these wheels. I have them on my Litespeed Cherohala City and there amazing for the price. No they are not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 6,321
Posted By Jrasero

No but that's more because that's where the...

No but that's more because that's where the industry is pushing everyone. I think Shimano is disc their mechanical high end group sets anyway. So electronic shifting is heavier and more expensive...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-02-23, 11:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,576
Posted By Jrasero

Last year after being sucked into the Youtube...

Last year after being sucked into the Youtube Chinese craze I ordered a Winspace T1500 Disc and built it up as a trainer/spare bike to go with my 2022 (last gen) Scott Foil RC. With the frame, Hunt...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,011
Posted By Jrasero

As comfortable as an aero bike with a lightly...

As comfortable as an aero bike with a lightly padded carbon saddle can be lol. Very stiff and transfers power really well. Not a bike that I want to do anything above 50 miles in but super fun
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-22, 07:45 AM
Replies: 27,297
Views: 17,984,836
Posted By Jrasero

Newest bike is Winspace T1500 SRAM Rival AXS w/...

Newest bike is Winspace T1500 SRAM Rival AXS w/ Hunt 65 Aero

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,011
Posted By Jrasero

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-22, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,011
Posted By Jrasero

Selling my Scott Foil RC 20, my new Winspace T1500 is that good

Just got my Winspace T1500 built up with the same Rival AXS eTap as my 2022 Scott Foil RC 20 and man is this bike amazing. The bike feels slightly lighter and is simply faster. I knew I would have...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 723
Posted By Jrasero

Saw this the other day and the parts are ETA of...

Saw this the other day and the parts are ETA of mid October. The problem I have with 105 Di2 is the price. Isn't like $1900 for a group set? SRAM Rival AXS eTap is $1650 for a 2X but at that price...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-22, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27,297
Views: 17,984,836
Posted By Jrasero

Scott Foil RC 20. The bike shortage is still...

Scott Foil RC 20. The bike shortage is still very real. I have been looking for a Foil for over two years now and finally scored one from Incycles in CA and had it shipped to NY. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2,237
Views: 541,308
Posted By Jrasero

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-22, 03:58 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 8,641
Posted By Jrasero

I love riding with women and what heterosexuals'...

I love riding with women and what heterosexuals' male wouldn't since a women in a spandex kit is always a sight. Jokes aside, honestly a lot of women put out more watts then I do so for group rides I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-25-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7,793
Views: 2,773,185
Posted By Jrasero

Litespeed Cherohala City (Hybrid/Gravel) ...

Litespeed Cherohala City (Hybrid/Gravel)

Hybrid bikes are what got me back into cycling and eventually into road cycling. I bought this bike last year for commuting around town or doing gravel...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 9,497
Posted By Jrasero

I am still not sold on electronic shifting. I...

I am still not sold on electronic shifting. I have tried and and it's great just not "x" amount of $ better IMO and the hassle of charging yet another device. Cycling has massive diminishing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 60,728
Posted By Jrasero

It seems like your still in the denial phase of...

It seems like your still in the denial phase of cycling. No I don't need spandex, no I don't race fit tops, no I don't need cycling shoes. Technically no you don't need them, but if you want to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By Jrasero

NWD Litespeed Cherohala City w/ Hunt Aero Light Disc

Got my Litespeed Cherohala City in October and really the only couple things holding this machine back is the gearing (might change) and the heavy stock wheelset which surprisingly came setup...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-21, 10:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,867
Posted By Jrasero

Sure, especially if the seat post flexes or have...

Sure, especially if the seat post flexes or have some mechanism but frankly the better play for overall comfort is going for wider tires since that's going to absorb the bump greater and prevent you...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-21, 02:26 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 21,120
Posted By Jrasero

Sadly and mistakenly sold my Planet X Tempest Ti...

Sadly and mistakenly sold my Planet X Tempest Ti Force 1 gravel bike that I got for a steal last year to help fund my move this year (big mistake). This left a big void in having an around town,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-02-21, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,885
Posted By Jrasero

NBD Litespeed Cherohala City

While I love my carbon race bike, it started to get daunting to have to spandex up, clip in, and worry about every rock strike, so for my anniversary/birthday present my wife "allowed" me to buy the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-21, 02:50 PM
Replies: 27,297
Views: 17,984,836
Posted By Jrasero

Mid 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc 8.0 Went...

Mid 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SL Disc 8.0
Went with slight wider GP5000 28mm tires
Fork has been changed to SLX version
Upgraded to Hunt 35 Carbon Aero Disc Wheels
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,665
Posted By Jrasero

Lol typical cyclists, complaining about details...

Lol typical cyclists, complaining about details and pictures. Yeah, some of those things matter but one look at even these crappy photos the extent of damage is pretty clear cut.

Not what you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By Jrasero

If the bike fits you and is in your budget I...

If the bike fits you and is in your budget I would buy now. 2021 looks to be just as bad if not worse than 2020 since every major brand has had sizeable price increases on their bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-20, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3,129
Views: 971,141
Posted By Jrasero

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Planet X Tempest V3. I found the bike on Ebay and picked it up locally. The...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-04-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 936
Posted By Jrasero

Urban grinder in its final form

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It took me a couple years but I finally found my everyday gravel winter...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-20, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27,297
Views: 17,984,836
Posted By Jrasero

Canyon Ultimate CF SL DISC 8.0 Size XXS, I am...

Canyon Ultimate CF SL DISC 8.0
Size XXS, I am 5'5"

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-20, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,793
Posted By Jrasero

Got the bike and it's awesome! It's exactly what...

Got the bike and it's awesome! It's exactly what I wanted since it's very different from my Canyon Ultimate SL CF 8.0 Disc and the bike fits me very well. Bike was well taken care of and the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-20, 10:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,914
Posted By Jrasero

Should be perfectly fine. As long as the top coat...

Should be perfectly fine. As long as the top coat and the carbon strands haven't been compromised there is nothing to worry about. The bike would need to be submerged in water really to cause serious...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-20, 07:19 AM
Replies: 27,297
Views: 17,984,836
Posted By Jrasero

2018 Felt VR3

2018 Felt VR3 w/ Shimano 105 SPD-SL pedals
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,208
Posted By Jrasero

I can't contest to either bike but Carbon...

I can't contest to either bike but

Carbon fiber isn't really just for performance since companies can simply build more aero and sexier bike IMO with carbon compared to aluminium or other metals....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,425
Posted By Jrasero

Well if you ever get to ride or own a hydraulic...

Well if you ever get to ride or own a hydraulic disc bike IMO it's a game changer and really where the industry is going overall.

Your All City is a great bike and if you are a Steel is real guy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-29-20, 11:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,829
Posted By Jrasero

ironically I was in the same market as you...

ironically I was in the same market as you recently and just picked up a 2018 Felt VR3 for $1900 original MSRP $3700 USD. For me it was the perfect balance of an endurance road geometry bike that has...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,304
Posted By Jrasero

NBD 2018 Felt VR3

Sold my 2018 Litespeed T6 105 and bought this 2018 Felt VR3 on sale from Piermont Bike in NY and socked away some money for closing costs when My wife and I buy a house hopefully this spring. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-19, 02:30 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,280
Posted By Jrasero

very true. There is an old saying with a bike you...

very true. There is an old saying with a bike you can only pick two: the bike being strong, bike being well priced, and the bike being light. There are steel bikes that are 15lbs but they are super...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-19, 06:52 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,280
Posted By Jrasero

Awesome moots. They cost a small fortune but are...

Awesome moots. They cost a small fortune but are probably the best Ti bikes around
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-04-19, 08:26 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,280
Posted By Jrasero

Oh no doubt, aluminium and steel have their...

Oh no doubt, aluminium and steel have their merits hands down and I looked at an All City and CAAD13. Steel IMO has the most supple ride characteristics however without a doubt finding a sub 19lb...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-30-19, 01:04 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,280
Posted By Jrasero

First thoughts on Titanium

Finally got my Litespeed T6 back from a LBS for a rivnut repair. I bought the bike off ebay from a seller who claimed he bought the bike 6 months ago and road it twice. While I couldn't verify that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-28-19, 01:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,079
Posted By Jrasero

Finally got my bike back from a local Litespeed...

Finally got my bike back from a local Litespeed dealer that was 45 minutes away. At first the owner was freaking me out since he made it out to seem that replacing a rivnut was like brain surgery...
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