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07-29-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

Tires...tires... dang it. I meant tires haha.

Tires...tires... dang it. I meant tires haha.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,126
Posted By Wilmingtech

You left out the other half of the quote... ...

You left out the other half of the quote...

"In fact, where other gravel bikes might encourage you to ride in a measured manner, the Kanzo Fast goaded me into pushing hard constantly, which...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,126
Posted By Wilmingtech

Ive got the Ridley Noah SL Disc with Di2. So I do...

Ive got the Ridley Noah SL Disc with Di2. So I do not have the shifter cables running through the frame but rather just the Di2 cables. I am pretty sure the frame is setup for all 4 wires though and...
07-29-21, 11:36 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 28,497
Posted By Wilmingtech

It has been over a year now and I wanted to...

It has been over a year now and I wanted to follow up on this post. I have made quite a few changes to the bike that was initially mentioned that I switched out to the shorter cranks.


Changes...
07-29-21, 09:27 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

I need to clean it up there under the saddle. I...

I need to clean it up there under the saddle. I also want to mount the Varia off the saddle. I think the performance of the radar and the overall look of the bike would greatly improve. It does slide...
07-05-21, 11:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

You got tons of yellow going on there on that...

You got tons of yellow going on there on that bike. And your bar tape does not match.
Haha 😉 It's driving me crazy. You need to find a matching bar tape.

There are 2 things that currently...
07-05-21, 11:01 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

Easier said than done. These days you gotta take...

Easier said than done. These days you gotta take what's available. The Pirellis I had were bunk and I needed the tires to do a ride by the weekend. The GP5ks with the tan were on sale for 45$...
07-04-21, 05:52 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

I agree. I threw this saddle on last minute...

I agree. I threw this saddle on last minute because the Selle Italia saddle was causing me some issues. And that bag had a mount already on the saddle and I didn't feel like messing with it.

I've...
07-04-21, 05:49 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

I've got a set of Deda Presa tape with the red....

I've got a set of Deda Presa tape with the red. I'll probably throw that on foe the next tape change. I also liked the Ciclovation Magma tape chaadster posted earlier in the thread. Not averse to...
07-03-21, 11:58 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

I love that Bike Forums is soooo much more than...

I love that Bike Forums is soooo much more than cycling..

It's not the Rhubarb that would make me sick it's that Serfas Woven handlebar tape.

I would Love some Plum Cardamom Upside Down Coffee...
07-03-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

So I removed the HED Logos. ...

So I removed the HED Logos.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x901/20210703_105539_62d65c90dbaaaeac58b63eb393cebb809ff13ce5.jpg

Actually this is a better pic with less...
07-03-21, 04:18 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

It drives me nuts. If that basket weave had red...

It drives me nuts. If that basket weave had red instead of white and Beige instead of yellow I'd consider it though 😁
07-03-21, 04:16 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

Boooooooooooring

Boooooooooooring
07-03-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

They were wonky. I should do a separate thread...

They were wonky. I should do a separate thread about them but I sent them back to Pirelli. I'm going to wait to see what they say before I post anything in detail.. but here is a Pic of one of the...
07-03-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

I think I just puked up in my mouth a little...

I think I just puked up in my mouth a little...
07-03-21, 04:09 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

It's a freaking disease. I'm thinking of reading...

It's a freaking disease. I'm thinking of reading through some 10 step books to see if I can walk away from it.
07-03-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

Bike is from 2017. That is vintage isn't it? 5...

Bike is from 2017. That is vintage isn't it? 5 years?

I'm with you on the dark colors and I know I'm getting roasted here for having the Beige tape but I've never gotten so many compliments on a...
07-03-21, 04:01 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

The pic with the Pirellis was taken riffe Lake. ...

The pic with the Pirellis was taken riffe Lake. It's one of my regular routes going up Hwy 12 in Lewis County.

The other Pic with the GP5000s was on the road up to Mt.Saint Helens during the...
06-27-21, 07:21 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

A quick Google search couldn't confirm my stats,...

A quick Google search couldn't confirm my stats, eh? And now it's assumed if its not on the first page of a Google search it mustn't be true?

Not into the red tape. Black sidewalls lack...
06-27-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

Nothing really wrong with leather bar tape I just...

Nothing really wrong with leather bar tape I just know there is a huge following of "lovers of leather" here on BF and getting them all riled up makes for an entertaining BF thread.
06-27-21, 04:35 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

Agreed on the wheel gfx. I've been contemplating...

Agreed on the wheel gfx. I've been contemplating peeling off the gfx or blacking out the white outline with a sharpie.

Heck I could probably drop 80 grams just peeling the logos off :)
06-27-21, 04:16 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

Believe it or not a Google search only represents...

Believe it or not a Google search only represents about 60% of what is in the world around you. In addition only 2-3% of a google search shows up on the first page of a google search and most people...
06-27-21, 03:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,389
Posted By Wilmingtech

Bar Tape Matchy-Matchy

Started with some Pirelli P-Zeros -
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But had some issues and had to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,630
Posted By Wilmingtech

I got mine from Lord Gun as well. Quick shipping...

I got mine from Lord Gun as well. Quick shipping and cheap :). Glad they worked out. They look great. Now go order another pair !
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-21, 10:13 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,630
Posted By Wilmingtech

This is after about 120 miles. The tires were a...

This is after about 120 miles. The tires were a little wonky when I first got them. Had the LBS true the wheels up and my mech told me to put some miles on them and the weight over time should even...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-21, 08:53 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,630
Posted By Wilmingtech

Did you get your tires in yet? I bought a pair...

Did you get your tires in yet? I bought a pair of these and one was really out of round and the other was so far out of true it rubbed the frame. Pretty disappointed in them. I've reached out to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-21, 10:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,591
Posted By Wilmingtech

With the 25mm internal width, typically you'll...

With the 25mm internal width, typically you'll add about 2-3 mm to the marketed tire size. So a 28 would inflate to 30mm. This is dependent on tire manufacturer but 2-3mm is typical.

You wont...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-21, 08:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,591
Posted By Wilmingtech

Take a look at these HED Emporia...

Take a look at these HED Emporia...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,107
Posted By Wilmingtech

My power output in Strava used to make me look...

My power output in Strava used to make me look like a rockstar with compliments from fellow followers complimenting my power output. Then I got a power meter and reality quickly set in and I quickly...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,014
Posted By Wilmingtech

I'm curious as well on the brand/make of CF bars....

I'm curious as well on the brand/make of CF bars. Not all CF is the same. They could be a 50$ pair of CF bars from "Wish", possibly improperly installed and also could have been damaged from the...
01-10-21, 11:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,371
Posted By Wilmingtech

So much tape, so little time...

There are so many brands of tape out there and every person on this forum is going to post here telling you the tape they ride is the best tape. As long as they give some solid feedback for it...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-21, 09:35 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,630
Posted By Wilmingtech

Last bits and pieces...

Final bits and pieces for my build coming in.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x971/20210107_164727_ef8248ff8f036d566ff4759fa84b82f5f73a5ab8.jpg
Tires and bottle cages...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-21, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,630
Posted By Wilmingtech

Farsports F1 Bars

Faarsports F1 integrated handlebars
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x971/20210105_124253_e55f7f51dd0ba4a6f90892c1a6f30fdae6fcf4cb.jpg...
12-27-20, 12:07 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 7,598
Posted By Wilmingtech

Gosh, is it winter already?

Gosh, is it winter already?
12-27-20, 12:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,703
Posted By Wilmingtech

Multi Use Path Your Welcome :)

Multi Use Path

Your Welcome :)
12-24-20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,961
Posted By Wilmingtech

Don't be jealous, get motivated! Come and do the...

Don't be jealous, get motivated! Come and do the ride!
12-23-20, 11:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,961
Posted By Wilmingtech

This year was a strange one. Maybe not the most...

This year was a strange one. Maybe not the most fun ride for me but certainly the most challenging and memorable ride this year. It was late spring and I had the chance to ride with a group of...
12-21-20, 06:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,338
Posted By Wilmingtech

Correct on the gravity. If you wanted to, you...

Correct on the gravity. If you wanted to, you could take either a hook or 2 blocks close enough to friction fit the tires in to hold them in place on the wall. The handlebars on the folders spin...
12-13-20, 11:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,806
Posted By Wilmingtech

Old school trick is to write your name on the...

Old school trick is to write your name on the steerer tube. When you find the bike just pull the fork and show that your name is on it. Serial number helps but often gets removed or peeled off the...
12-13-20, 11:22 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,338
Posted By Wilmingtech

I love the Steadyracks. If I had the dedicated...

I love the Steadyracks. If I had the dedicated space I would use them. I have limited space in my garage and sometimes have to move things around for projects.

I built simple wood stands for my...
12-10-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 28,497
Posted By Wilmingtech

Mentioning Cranks on BF is like mentioning oil on...

Mentioning Cranks on BF is like mentioning oil on any number of automobile forums.

Anyways I was listening to this Podcast from Trainer Road "Ask a Cycling Coach" Episode 287 and starting @...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,630
Posted By Wilmingtech

jamsbiks on Ebay. He normally list them for 1500...

jamsbiks on Ebay. He normally list them for 1500 but let me get a pair for 1200 for BF.

I took pictures and sent to Andy over at HED who confirmed they are legitimate wheels, fully functional...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,630
Posted By Wilmingtech

That purchase comes with a promise of an outdoor...

That purchase comes with a promise of an outdoor winter full of perfect riding weather with sun and dry roads to go with it!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-20, 09:40 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,630
Posted By Wilmingtech

And The Pilferage Continues

Ultegra Di2 to go on a New Framehttps://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x971/20201204_141910_68c722becab435ab1166db754eb54f2b13a979b4.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,630
Posted By Wilmingtech

More Black Friday Pilferage

A pair of HED Vanquish 6 rims for 60% off
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x971/20201204_141321_57302fbd6b3ba4a7e31ecba6e94aee0f6c5b1c27.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,630
Posted By Wilmingtech

The Black Friday Pilferage

Went a bit overboard this year with the Black Friday deals. Started at Bike Monkey with a 50% off closeout
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-20, 12:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,126
Posted By Wilmingtech

I lucked out with a Ridley Helium that I found on...

I lucked out with a Ridley Helium that I found on craigslist. The story of finding it and how it ended up with me is quite a story in itself.

Anyways I knew nothing about Ridley bikes when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-20, 11:37 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,630
Posted By Wilmingtech

I bought a 1030 plus and a varia in the past...

I bought a 1030 plus and a varia in the past month and suprisingly the varia has been amazing. Your gonna love it. Money well spent.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-20, 01:21 AM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 934,718
Posted By Wilmingtech

Bike Monkey Selloff

If you are on the west coast there is a good chance you have heard of or ridden in a Bike Monkey Gran Fondo.

They are selling off their "unsold" kit and accessories from previous events. Bibs,...
10-07-20, 02:54 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,715
Posted By Wilmingtech

My cost per mile was super low until I bought...

My cost per mile was super low until I bought power meter pedals and a Garmin 1030 plus.
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