jakonovski
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Righto, my Colnago build is getting there. Total investment about 700 euros, ie. not counting wheels that I had already and a chainset that I got from a friend. Feeling really good about it. Can't wait to put it all together.
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TarpitCarnivore
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That's a pretty solid get at 700.
jakonovski
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I have to admit that using downtube shifters cut off about a hundred from the price. But the frame has the tabs and it's hella cool!
My LBS told me it's a remove, inspect and re-install/replace once a year kind of thing. They installed mine with some press-fit retaining compound. Like blue loctite, but meant for press-fits. Other people have said that you shouldn't use any retaining compound or grease. Not sure who is right here.
TarpitCarnivore
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My LBS told me it's a remove, inspect and re-install/replace once a year kind of thing. They installed mine with some press-fit retaining compound. Like blue loctite, but meant for press-fits. Other people have said that you shouldn't use any retaining compound or grease. Not sure who is right here.
I'm noticing that bike mechanics are all heavily opinionated with this stuff and it's quite funny. I trust the shop I go to so I'm going to go with what they feel is best. They've all be on bikes for years, we all ride the same way and like the same style of bikes/etc. So we'll see. I'm sure it will end up being a screw in my brake caliber or something stupid.
TarpitCarnivore
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I think it's highly dependent on your riding position too. I tried to use one and absolutely hated it. The upward angle is just too steep for me and there is barely any flex in the nose on them.
The Cambium's are an option for Brooks "feel" but without the drawbacks of break in or stiffer nose.
The Cambium's are an option for Brooks "feel" but without the drawbacks of break in or stiffer nose.
Psychotext
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They sometimes have limited editions.
weremichael
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Anyone riding Ragbrai this year?
I'm part of a six person team made up of three mountain bikers (all on road bikes), a roadie (my wife), a recumbent rider and myself (well retired cyclocross rider). The weather is looking hot as balls, but there is still a week out until the bike party begins. This is my first organized bike tour and I'm nervous yet stoked to be riding with up to 20,000 other cyclists for a week straight.
I'm part of a six person team made up of three mountain bikers (all on road bikes), a roadie (my wife), a recumbent rider and myself (well retired cyclocross rider). The weather is looking hot as balls, but there is still a week out until the bike party begins. This is my first organized bike tour and I'm nervous yet stoked to be riding with up to 20,000 other cyclists for a week straight.
Psychotext
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Wow. That's a ton of people.
TarpitCarnivore
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Keep us updated. I've read nothing but great things about Ragbrai
weremichael
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I will. I've been to Bonnaroo, Outsidelands, Tour de Fat, Moonlight Classic, and followed the Grateful Dead in the early 90's; however, I've never been around that many people intensively while riding a lot of miles everyday for a week straight. It's pretty intimidating. I've been training the miles in Wyoming but the fucking humidity has me fearful. I can rely on my hemocrit level, right?
Psychotext
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Ugh, 100 mile Leadville prep ride today and the hills I've got in it are brutal. Not long, but crazy fucking steep.
T8SC
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Sometimes I wonder what possesses me. 1.2 mile climb, 693ft total elevation bottom to top ... then did 10 reps of it including a PB on my first run.
12 mile : 6930 feet
Nice ratio.
Gonna have to give the bike a full strip down & service soon though, it's been through a lot lately.
12 mile : 6930 feet
Nice ratio.
Gonna have to give the bike a full strip down & service soon though, it's been through a lot lately.
weremichael
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jakonovski
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In this case it seems to have been PT.
Psychotext
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Reminds me of the Everesting shit. Total waste of a day in my opinion.
Horses for courses and all that though.
Edit - Oh, and got through my ride. Stupid damn bike wouldn't give me access to my lowest gear though, god knows why. Wasn't the limit screw, and I don't think the hanger is bent. Frustrating.
Horses for courses and all that though.
Edit - Oh, and got through my ride. Stupid damn bike wouldn't give me access to my lowest gear though, god knows why. Wasn't the limit screw, and I don't think the hanger is bent. Frustrating.
jakonovski
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My Tiagra rear derailleur seems to have given up the ghost after a mere 3000km. There's lateral play at the derailleur/hanger pivot, resulting in having to shift up twice to move one gear, then back so it doesn't rub. Basically the first click up is always picking up the lateral wobble. Shifting down the cassette is perfect.
I recently asked about water bottle holders when you don't have the cage mounts, just wanted to pass along this which is exactly what I needed. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WD3X3NM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
TarpitCarnivore
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One thing that pisses me off with Strava is that I can't generate detailed reports of my activities. I'd love to be able to compare last year with this year as it relates to average miles.
Psychotext
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Veloviewer.com
TarpitCarnivore
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I thought it went paid?
Psychotext
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No, no kudos for you!
It's 15 USD for the year. Skip a couple of coffees or something if you want that level of data.
http://blog.veloviewer.com/veloviewer-free-vs-pro/
It's 15 USD for the year. Skip a couple of coffees or something if you want that level of data.
http://blog.veloviewer.com/veloviewer-free-vs-pro/
Never tell roadies to skip coffee.
Psychotext
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They can replace it with hills. I know they love hills.
Psychotext
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Funnily enough, on yesterday's ride I really wished I had a flask full of espresso. On my longer stuff there's almost always a point where I'd literally kill for coffee.
jakonovski
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Steel vacuum flasks are great for hot beverages and they make 'em in standard bicycle bottle size too.
TarpitCarnivore
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I'll have you know I only want coffee at least an hour before or after a ride, never during. No idea how people ride and drink latte's or caps mid ride. My stomach would go haywire
TarpitCarnivore
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i can only do an espresso mid ride and even then I don't always want it
Gray Matter
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Roadie reporting... never drink coffee before, during or after a ride. Barely drink coffee at all, actually.
TarpitCarnivore
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Curious why you're saying this? Aside from it being a dietetic I can't think of any other cons. I've seen it recommended to have before work outs because the caffeine can help boost metab/fat burn (Trainer Road podcast).
Psychotext
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I think he means that he never drinks coffee, rather than saying not to.
I live off the shit, which probably explains why I feel I need it whilst I'm out. Coffee beans are a poor substitute for the hot stuff.
I live off the shit, which probably explains why I feel I need it whilst I'm out. Coffee beans are a poor substitute for the hot stuff.
Gray Matter
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Exactly, I enjoy my cup of joe once in a while, but I don't drink nearly as much as some people do.
Walking along in Cannes, I just happened to spot a guy eating lunch in a world championship jersey. At first I thought he was a big wannabe, but passing him again I realized it was Sagan himself. Got a quick selfie and a look at his bike. Best cycling celebrity day since having breakfast at the table next to greg lemond.
frontieruk
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Pics or it didn't happen... dems the rulez
Psychotext
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Should have cut off a lock of his hair. Stolen his power.
frontieruk
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But then how could he get banned from sporting events other than causing crashes cos he's lost his mojo...
He said he has pics, so it should be easy to prove...
TarpitCarnivore
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My new roll top bag showed up yesterday
New tires should be coming tomorrow
Possibly instally a BB myself tomorrow
Gunna be a good bike week, I hope, after 3 days of back pain and misery
New tires should be coming tomorrow
Possibly instally a BB myself tomorrow
Gunna be a good bike week, I hope, after 3 days of back pain and misery
The Lamonster
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I bought a new bike a couple months ago from my local bike shop but I am sick of the front disc brakes always needing to be adjusted to not rub. I have quick release wheels and I think that's part of the reason it's happening so often.
Needless to say, I am going to be contacting the shop soon to ask to exchange it for a different model bike. I've put 200 miles on it and removed the stickers on the wheels, but it's otherwise in good shape.
How do you guys expect a typical bike shop to respond to this situation?
Needless to say, I am going to be contacting the shop soon to ask to exchange it for a different model bike. I've put 200 miles on it and removed the stickers on the wheels, but it's otherwise in good shape.
How do you guys expect a typical bike shop to respond to this situation?
i recently bought the silca seat roll premio and it's unbelievable how nobody had thought of using the boa closure system in place of velcro before this product. the design all around is ingenious, with it being a tool-roll saddle bag which folds up as nicely as a zipped pouch.
highly recommended if you're in the market for a new saddle bag
highly recommended if you're in the market for a new saddle bag
TarpitCarnivore
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I've honestly never had an issue with brake rub and I have QR as well. I wonder if it's something more to do with the caliber/brand than anything else.
I was interested in this, but I wanted something more flexible than a roll. That's why I ended up with a roll top bag from Outer Shell (handmade in US) http://www.outershelladventure.com/shop/cziofh91assn12b2595c4rhsyfr6kq
I just got a side opening Topeak the other day. I just need a bike tool, my phone and a credit card. For some reason I find the side opening way more secure and easy to grab stuff from at the stoplight and so on. I don't carry spare tubes unless I'm in country - I would rather uber it home and fix it there with some water or talc to help me identify stuff inside the tire. Fixing flats on the road (for me, I'm mechanically incompetent and it's never the thorn or tack you think it is) is a nightmare equaled only by putting on car chains in the slush of a mountain's foothills.
But I also saw an amazing seat.
Selle Italia. Gel. As comfy (feeling) as a Serfas (what I use) and maybe light and aerodynamic enough to finally convince a roadie to take care of their nards and taints instead of fretting about weight. I get it if you're riding the Tour De France, but I still can't understand amateurs who ride hard saddles on centuries and more. On the AIDS Ride, most of the pain I saw people experience was saddle related. I rode with a gel seat and I didn't even get a rash in 600 miles. Just comfort. And all for maybe a half pound of extra weight. And it lets you distribute your weight as you ride. A couple of swigs of water would weigh more.
Hella expensive though. $200. Has air cooling dynamics and mesh too.
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