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04-03-19, 06:31 PM
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2015 Specialized AWOL with 26" Velocity Dually rims and Compass/Rene Rat Trap Pass tires 26 x 2.3 - Deore triple crank 42-32-26 - 11-36 cassette
The steel fenders are OEM for 700c wheels - the extra clearance might be handy for debris picked-up on gravel roads.
The steel fenders are OEM for 700c wheels - the extra clearance might be handy for debris picked-up on gravel roads.
04-05-19, 02:47 PM
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What's up with all these bars higher than the saddle setups? Have you guys ever tried riding with the bars lower? It looks so uncomfortable to me.
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04-05-19, 03:01 PM
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nothing wrong with a upright bike, but a upright bike with racing saddle would feel like a torture device, i guess some ppl have ass of steel
04-05-19, 03:53 PM
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They come in three profiles - Flat, Shallow and Radius. That looks like the curved "Radius" profile which is specifically designed for an upright riding position.
https://fabric.cc/findyourfit/
I have zero problems with my four Fabric Scoop saddles including an Ultimate Shallow Team Edition on my RLT 9 RDO. I'm sure @jlaw will say the same about his. It looks like he has actually chosen very wisely.
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04-05-19, 05:03 PM
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your pelvis rotation when you are sitting at 60 degree vs 40 degree are different, the more forward rotation, the narrower it gets, a racing saddle is designed for forward pelvic rotation.
04-05-19, 05:34 PM
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Calling them a “Racing saddle” is an oversimplification.
Wha’s on the bike is designed for an upright ride.
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04-05-19, 05:56 PM
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On the contrary, the saddle on the Awol is a Fabric Scoop - a very comfortable saddle in general.
They come in three profiles - Flat, Shallow and Radius. That looks like the curved "Radius" profile which is specifically designed for an upright riding position.
https://fabric.cc/findyourfit/
I have zero problems with my four Fabric Scoop saddles including an Ultimate Shallow Team Edition on my RLT 9 RDO. I'm sure @jlaw will say the same about his. It looks like he has actually chosen very wisely.
-Tim-
They come in three profiles - Flat, Shallow and Radius. That looks like the curved "Radius" profile which is specifically designed for an upright riding position.
https://fabric.cc/findyourfit/
I have zero problems with my four Fabric Scoop saddles including an Ultimate Shallow Team Edition on my RLT 9 RDO. I'm sure @jlaw will say the same about his. It looks like he has actually chosen very wisely.
-Tim-
I have been looking at the Fabric saddles at my LBS - which would you recommend?
04-05-19, 06:05 PM
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Thanks, but I think that saddle came with the bike and I have no idea what it is. The spec. for the bike shows a 'Body Geometry Phenom' and I can't quite see the markings on the saddle. It's ok for 30 miles or so, but I would like to try something else.
I have been looking at the Fabric saddles at my LBS - which would you recommend?
I have been looking at the Fabric saddles at my LBS - which would you recommend?
04-05-19, 06:16 PM
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04-05-19, 08:09 PM
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A 2005 Lemond Poprad. Handmade in the US with True Temper Platinum OX tubing. Love this bike.
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04-06-19, 11:38 AM
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04-06-19, 02:27 PM
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Get the Radius. $49 is hard to beat and you could get most of that back if you needed to sell it.
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04-06-19, 04:31 PM
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Good looking bike, mtn_cyclist!
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04-06-19, 05:21 PM
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From this $10 Craigslist bike.....
To this stripped frame
To this ready to ride and built up with parts I had laying around. Gonna upgrade the brakes soon too. They are the stock plastic covered Dia-Compes.
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04-06-19, 08:31 PM
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It is fun. I've turned the bars up a bit for a more upright position. I thought the 42x17 gearing might be a little to low but with the 35c tires it feels right. My commute is just under 8 miles round trip so it will probably be used for that also untill I get my Jack Brown Mile Munchers in the mail for my blue bike in the background.
04-07-19, 09:41 PM
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It is fun. I've turned the bars up a bit for a more upright position. I thought the 42x17 gearing might be a little to low but with the 35c tires it feels right. My commute is just under 8 miles round trip so it will probably be used for that also untill I get my Jack Brown Mile Munchers in the mail for my blue bike in the background.
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04-08-19, 02:41 AM
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04-08-19, 09:25 AM
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hmmmm that kind of makes me want to Drop bar my Schwinn Crosscut.
I am not sure what I would have to do with the Magura HS 11 brakes though.
but
I am not sure what I would have to do with the Magura HS 11 brakes though.
but
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04-08-19, 10:05 AM
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04-08-19, 10:09 AM
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The Formula track Hubs have a 42mm chainline. I don't know what the chainline for the RaceFace Cadence crank is but the ring is in the outer position and it might be off by a couple mm but it's quite with the 1/8 inch KMC 710 Kool chain.
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04-14-19, 07:15 PM
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This route ended up being blocked.
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