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09-05-22, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Sucked up a stick with the front wheel. It was a beautiful, expensive, and brittle bamboo fender and snapped clean off at the lower strut.
But really, what big john said!
09-05-22, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mschwett
it was “only” 88 here. but that’s about 13 past my comfort zone.
At the.moment I am out on the patio, where it's about 96 or so, with a glass of ice tea. NOT sweetened, because ew.
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09-05-22, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
Sucked up a stick with the front wheel. It was a beautiful, expensive, and brittle bamboo fender and snapped clean off at the lower strut.
that one really hurt
happened in early 2000's and the rear wheel is still in the same condition
09-05-22, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
My one ride experience counts as objective evidence, right?
what chain lube were you using before ?
i recently tried 'Rock and Roll' chain lube and so far seems good - have you tried this stuff ?
09-05-22, 08:01 PM
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Next project time now that the Domane is done.
Going to put the 105 drive train (50/34 and 11-34) on the Sirrus 4.0. Have flat bar shifters coming. Tektro brakes will remain for the time being, but may change to 105 brakes if I can find levers. Currently have 38mm gravel tires, but also have 28mm street tires. Already have carbon seatpost, and will get carbon flat bars.
Any thoughts on relatively inexpensive things to make it more cooler? Carbon wheels are not in the budget right now. Silver/black color scheme, but would like to add some pop.
Going to put the 105 drive train (50/34 and 11-34) on the Sirrus 4.0. Have flat bar shifters coming. Tektro brakes will remain for the time being, but may change to 105 brakes if I can find levers. Currently have 38mm gravel tires, but also have 28mm street tires. Already have carbon seatpost, and will get carbon flat bars.
Any thoughts on relatively inexpensive things to make it more cooler? Carbon wheels are not in the budget right now. Silver/black color scheme, but would like to add some pop.
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09-05-22, 08:09 PM
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carbon or a King cage ?
titanium bell ?
what grips are you going with ?
titanium bell ?
what grips are you going with ?
09-05-22, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by t2p
carbon or a King cage ? Correction - good with the cheap Bontrager cages, but likely change colors.
titanium bell ? No bell.
what grips are you going with ? Not sure.
titanium bell ? No bell.
what grips are you going with ? Not sure.
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09-05-22, 08:13 PM
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Looking at Race Face Next bars.
09-05-22, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Looking at Race Face Next bars.
09-05-22, 08:26 PM
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09-05-22, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
thatza good lookin bar also ... and price is right ... doesn't have the cool blue highlights like the riser though ...
edit: wait - see some flat bar models with the color highlights
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09-05-22, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by t2p
ok - you did say (and mean) flat bar
thatza good lookin bar also ... and price is right ... doesn't have the cool blue highlights like the riser though ...
edit: wait - see some flat bar models with the color highlights
thatza good lookin bar also ... and price is right ... doesn't have the cool blue highlights like the riser though ...
edit: wait - see some flat bar models with the color highlights
Current bar is flat, and I don’t need a rise. Already a pretty high head tube.
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09-05-22, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Next project time now that the Domane is done.
Going to put the 105 drive train (50/34 and 11-34) on the Sirrus 4.0. Have flat bar shifters coming. Tektro brakes will remain for the time being, but may change to 105 brakes if I can find levers. Currently have 38mm gravel tires, but also have 28mm street tires. Already have carbon seatpost, and will get carbon flat bars.
Any thoughts on relatively inexpensive things to make it more cooler? Carbon wheels are not in the budget right now. Silver/black color scheme, but would like to add some pop.
Going to put the 105 drive train (50/34 and 11-34) on the Sirrus 4.0. Have flat bar shifters coming. Tektro brakes will remain for the time being, but may change to 105 brakes if I can find levers. Currently have 38mm gravel tires, but also have 28mm street tires. Already have carbon seatpost, and will get carbon flat bars.
Any thoughts on relatively inexpensive things to make it more cooler? Carbon wheels are not in the budget right now. Silver/black color scheme, but would like to add some pop.
09-05-22, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
I have been riding in the late afternoons, so 88 is not a problem for me. In fact, I rode yesterday with temps over 90. 106, however is right out.
At the.moment I am out on the patio, where it's about 96 or so, with a glass of ice tea. NOT sweetened, because ew.
At the.moment I am out on the patio, where it's about 96 or so, with a glass of ice tea. NOT sweetened, because ew.
09-06-22, 04:42 AM
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Wordle 6/6. 
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09-06-22, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Wordle 6/6.
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09-06-22, 04:48 AM
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Prepping for a CT scan of my lower half. I can have a light breakfast but not sure what would be best. Creamy like yogurt? Oatmeal? Grits? Scan at 11:30.
Cycling content: Going to do a short ride this afternoon.
Cycling content: Going to do a short ride this afternoon.
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09-06-22, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
I made it in 5 but I'm not happy about it.
09-06-22, 06:08 AM
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Wow, it's raining bigly out there. Looks like a >24 hour rainfall event too, so tomorrow's "Usual Suspects" ride is in jeopardy.
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09-06-22, 06:24 AM
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09-06-22, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by t2p
serious question(s) -
what chain lube were you using before ?
i recently tried 'Rock and Roll' chain lube and so far seems good - have you tried this stuff ?
what chain lube were you using before ?
i recently tried 'Rock and Roll' chain lube and so far seems good - have you tried this stuff ?
R&R Red - much cleaner than Gold, not nearly as long lasting, and noisy
White Lightning Clean Ride - I do like this one and I currently use it on my fixed gear. Quiet and reasonably long lasting, but it's so thin in the bottle that it has a tendency to get everywhere on application. Also have seen it give a waxy buildup eventually
Muc-Off Dry - great for dry conditions, but just falls apart in the wet
Dumonde Tech Lite - started using this on my MTB since it's what I had near me at the shop. It's quiet, stays clean, and seems to last a while. Might eventually try it on other bikes, especially the fixed gear.
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Originally Posted by big john
Cable disks or juice? XT 2 finger brake levers are nice and the mtb shifter mounts to the brake lever.
I'll check into those brake levers. I'm stuck with the Shimano RS700 shifters as they are all I can find that work with the 11 speed road 105 stuff.
09-06-22, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Same here. I now have as many 5s as 3s
09-06-22, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Juice.
I'll check into those brake levers. I'm stuck with the Shimano RS700 shifters as they are all I can find that work with the 11 speed road 105 stuff.
I'll check into those brake levers. I'm stuck with the Shimano RS700 shifters as they are all I can find that work with the 11 speed road 105 stuff.
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